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If you’re a fan of 19th-century novels (or if you were forced to take a lit class as one of your undergrad gen-ed requirements), then you’re probably familiar with Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic Wuthering Heights.

The windswept saga of brooding orphan Heathcliff and his adoptive-sister-turned-love-interest Catherine Earnshaw has simultaneously thrilled and grossed out generations of readers.

So there was considerable interest when it was announced that Oscar-nominated director Emerald Fennell would be adapting the story with Margot Robbie as one of two Cathies and Jacob Elordi as her madman of the moors.

Unfortunately, much of that enthusiasm blew away like a mist on the wolds when social media users got their first look at the film on Wednesday.

To be fair, a lot of folks were skeptical of this project to begin with, both because of Fennell’s resume (the denizens of Film Twitter remain divided on the topic of her talent behind the camera) and the casting:

Obviously, Robbie is a great actress, but she’s also about twice the age of Catherine, who (178-year-old spoiler alert!) dies at the age of 18 fairly early in the novel.

So plenty of amateur critics were primed to hate this movie before they saw a single frame of it.

And the haters had a field day when the first promotional materials for the film hit social media on Wednesday.

First, there was the poster, which is bizarrely reminiscent of the artwork for Gone With the Wind, another story that’s commonly mischaracterized as a great romance.

Then there was the suggestive trailer, which led some viewers to refer to Fennell’s adaptation as “50 Shades of Brontë.”

At least one esteemed pop culture site declared that the film “looks terrible” and numerous social media users likened the trailer to those awkward videos in which chefs try to sexualize their sourdough.

“I’m sure this is going to be some subversive take on Wuthering Heights that no one asked for,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter) after branding Fennell a “millennial edgelord.”

“You see what happens when you let people who were born to direct music videos make movies,” another chimed in.

Many have pointed out that if Fennel wanted to make a horny 19th-century period piece, she certainly has the clout to get it financed without piggy-backing off of existing IP.

One common fear seems to be that a whole generation will now think of Wuthering Heights as the stuff of Booktok “dark romance,” complete with corsets, whips, and … a finger inserted in a dead fish’s mouth?

And then there are the purists who take issue with the soundtrack, courtesy of Charli XCX. Obviously, those scolds aren’t aware of the many occasions when such anachronisms led to the kind of cinematic classics that your hungover English teacher would let you watch in class (1996’s Romeo + Juliet, anyone?).

Of course, Heights won’t hit theaters until Valentine’s Day of 2026, so all of this week’s judgments are quite premature.

Perhaps we should all follow the advice of the X user who wrote, “You all need to unclench. This looks hot.

Or the one who cautioned, “The Emerald Fennell Backlash Backlash is going to take some of you by surprise.”

In any case, the film is sure to spark some interesting conversations — and probably a major spike in corset sales.

‘Wuthering Heights’: ‘Terrible’ Trailer For Margot Robbie-Jacob … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kelly Clarkson took an understandable break amidst the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

She stepped back from her NBC talk show. The singer even put her Vegas residency on hiatus to be more present for her children.

Now, we know when she’s returning to work. We know when she’ll be back on your screens.

But is it too soon?

When does ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ return?

According to NBC’s own press release, Kelly Clarkson will return to her show this very month.

Season 7 of The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to premiere on September 29.

For the premiere, Clarkson herself will be back at the helm.

Despite how it may appear to viewers, production on this sort of talk show is not entirely on-the-day-of.

Season 7 production will begin on the week of September 8.

Guests for the seventh season will include A-list names like Julia Roberts, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Emily Blunt.

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Is this too soon for her to return?

Yes, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock were exes following a very bitter divorce.

But in addition to her children’s feelings, reports make it clear that Clarkson feels personally devastated by her ex’s August 7 passing.

According to a report from RadarOnline, friends and loved ones are urging the singer to not rush back to work.

“Kelly’s absolutely shattered and in no place to be performing on stage or hosting her show,” an inside source alleged.

“That may change soon – it’s a day-by-day situation,” the insider continued.

The source emphasized:

“But what’s more important than anything else to her right now is protecting and nurturing her kids, who of course are in pieces over losing their dad.”

‘She loved him once upon a time’

“Kelly is pouring the small amount of energy she has into looking after them,” the insider affirmed.

“She’d spent the last few months flying back and forth to Montana where he lived,” the source detailed. “They sure had their differences and coparenting was a struggle, but she loved him once upon a time.”

The insider concluded: “She’s asking her TV bosses and concert organizers for as much time as they can spare her. It’s likely to cost her an absolute fortune.”

We of course cannot verify this insider’s account of Kelly Clarkson or her state of mind.

But we hope that she’s up to the task. Grief can sneak up on you at any time.

Kelly Clarkson TV Return Date Revealed: Is It Too Soon After Ex-Husband’s Death? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Either Donna Kelce is hankering for more grandkids, or she just suffered the sort of slip-up that’s not uncommon to social media users of the boomer generation.

Earlier this week, Donna posted a video about Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift.

But this was not the sort of cheery, congratulatory content that she’d previously shared.

Instead, this was a clip about how Taylor’s “uterus is aching” to “breed” with Travis.

Donna’s post about Taylor’s uterus leaves fans confused

The clip featured comedian Leanne Morgan theorizing about the state of Taylor’s biological clock.

“[Swift’s] uterus is aching. I know it is. And she wants a baby. And it’s time for her to want a baby, and she wants to breed with that big old Kelce boy,” Morgan said.

“Of course she does,” the comedian continued. “They’re both tall. I mean, I can see it. … Of course she wants to have a baby with him and his people.”

Morgan tagged Donna in her caption, writing, “Congratulations, girl!!! Wahoo!!!!! Grand babies playing ball AND singing!!!”

For some fans, the clip served as an uncomfortable reminder of Travis’ “breeder” comments from his single days.

Swifties blast ‘disgusting’ video about Taylor’s desire to ‘breed’

As Page Six points out, Donna’s video wasn’t live for very long, so she probably reposted it by accident.

These things happen. However, it was up long enough for some fans to take offense at Donna’s (probably accidental) post.

“Its 2025, can we move on from forcing archaic mindset on women?” one Reddit user remarked, according to Page Six

Another called the clip “disgusting.”

However, many others came to Donna’s defense, with one joking that “boomers gonna boomer when they use social media.”

“It’s literally not there anymore. She must’ve tapped the wrong button and accepted the collab by mistake,” an X (formerly Twitter) user.

“It is super easy to repost by hitting one button. I have done it by accident more than once just scrolling or looking at comments. Fortunately, I figured it out quick, but I can see someone of her age not knowing what happened right away,” another added.

So yeah, the most likely explanation here is that Donna simply reposted the clip by accident.

But that doesn’t mean she’s not thrilled about the possibility of welcoming some lanky grandkids!

Donna Kelce Shares ‘Disgusting’ Video About Travis Kelce … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kris Jenner has plans for Britney Spears, a new report teases.

The Kardashians continues on Hulu. There is also a spinoff in the works.

But all reality series need to shake things up or suffer from dwindling ratings.

To that end, Kris is reportedly scheming to get her momager mitts on Britney.

Does Kris Jenner have big plans for Britney Spears?

As the months count down towards her 70th birthday, Kris Jenner maintains a firm grasp upon her family brand.

According to a report by RadarOnline, she has her eye on Britney Spears.

Some fans see Britney’s dancing videos as some sort of cry for help.

Others see them as a woman enjoying her freedom. Kris?

According to this report, Kris sees opportunity.

“Kris is convinced there’s a pot of gold awaiting the person — or people — who can get Britney on board and steer her in the right direction,” an inside source alleged.

“Kris has kept track of her private life and posts,” the insider continued.

“And,” the source claimed, Kris “feels certain Britney would be a fantastic addition to the show.”

The source said that Britney sounds like a good fit “given her social media reach and fan base, many of whom are likely big Kardashian fans. It goes without saying that her TV bosses would love the storyline, too.”

Doesn’t Britney Spears already have some projects lined up?

Between the upcoming Britney biopic and her Balenciaga collaboration, she has plenty on her plate.

According to the report, Kris Jenner wants to dangle Britney Spears’ interests in front of her, including the chance for lucrative brand endorsements and maybe even a Skims campaign.

In exchange, of course, Kris would get to play momager to the star on The Kardashians.

“It’s classic Kris,” the inside source characterized, noting that Kris loves “seeing opportunity out of chaos.”

The insider claimed: “Even though Britney’s a mess, she clearly wants to exploit it.” Ouch!

“That’s what she does, and to be fair, she’s a genius at it,” the source allowed.

“There’s no better schemer than her in Hollywood.”

Will it happen?

First and foremost, we have to emphasize that there is no conclusive evidence that Kris Jenner is even trying to get Britney Spears

Kris is quite a character. People obsessed with her public image as a scheming opportunist pen almost as much fanfiction about her as there is about BTS.

That doesn’t mean that she’s actually on the prowl.

Maybe Kris might rope Britney or Justin Bieber or someone else into being on the family show.

But, at the end of the day, The Kardashians isn’t about other families. Nobody watches for the guest stars.

Kris Jenner Scheming to Cast Britney Spears on ‘The Kardashians’ [Report] was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kate Middleton is officially a blonde.

And the controversy is officially underway.

Late last month, the Princess showed off a brand new hair color while riding in the passenger seat of a car.

It was clear Middleton had undergone a change, but this change was made even more clear on Thursday when she and husband Prince William took in the newly renovated gardens at the National History Museum in London.

You can see for yourself right here:

Throughout the summer, the mother of three has been spotted with noticeably lighter hair than her usual dark brown tresses, including at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London in July.

But this marks our best glimpse yet at what we assume to be the final version of Middleton’s blonde locks.

We think she looks great, too. However, because the Internet can be an awful place, not everyone out there shares this opinion.

“That’s a wig… she probably lost her hair during cancer treatments,” one insensitive person wrote in response to these photos, for example, while a second commented that her lightened tresses made her look older.”

Others “hoped” that her hair color was “temporary,” saying they preferred her natural brunette strands.

Considering all Middleton has been through over the past year or so, this sort of criticism from complete strangers is likely the last thing she needs.

Heck, it’s the last thing anyone needs.

Thankfully, however, Sam McKnight is here to defend the Princess and to put these haters in their rightful place.

McKnight spent seven years working with the late Princess Diana as her personal hairstylist and the 70-year old took to Instagram on September 4 to push back from all this negative feedback from online trolls.

“I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty comments about the Princess of Wales today,” his statement read. “A woman’s hair is very personal to her, it’s armor, defense, confidence and so much more.”

McKnight continued as follows:

“I cannot believe how evil and lacking in any kind of empathy are the comments, the majority made apparently by other women, attacking a vulnerable other young woman, who has no choice, by dint of who she married and the role she took on, to bravely face the public.”

The hairdresser went on to say that he’s “sure” Middleton “would rather be away from the public arena,” but she’s loyal to her family and the duties she must carry out.

“She has brilliantly and quietly, unselfishly represented our country, the soft power we still have as a nation,” he concluded.

“Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life changing for everyone. So FFS LEAVE HER ALONE. SHAME ON YOU.”

We could not have said any of this better ourselves. Amen.

Kate Middleton in a Wig? Internet Reacts to Princess as a Blonde was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Aldi has no shortage of fan-favorite products, but customers are rejoicing over the return of one elusive canned item. Here’s why everyone is so enthused.

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The late Bruce Lee was a martial arts innovator and movie legend. When the kung fu master craved Chinese food, he often turned to this Seattle restaurant.

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Aldi sells a wide variety of frozen pizza under its in-house Mama Cozzi’s label. Here’s one that delivers a punch of creamy heat without raising the price.

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September marks the beginning of autumn, and with the cooler temperatures and shorter days comes a selection of cozy, must-have items from Trader Joe’s!

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