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Pop’s reigning IT girl — and mother of the pod — JADE adds a Tiny Desk Concert to her ever-growing list of debut-era milestones. But does her high-concept performance style translate to an intimate, stripped-back set?Meanwhile, Ben and Mikey dive deep into new releases from Millennial Mothers Kesha and Charli XCX (for longer than the tracks actually run) before rallying in defence of overdog Harry Styles and his divisive dance moves.Queer is a full list of what was discussed:🎧 Music:ORIGAMI (Kesha)ROCK MUSIC (Charli XCX)JADE’S TINY DESK CONCERT (National Public Radio)DANCE NO MORE (Harry Styles)

In this week’s bonus episode, Ben and Mikey ask: what do the Met Gala and The Celebrity Traitors have in common? They unpack the season 2 cast reveal, debate whether Kylie Minogue’s life story really needs a three-part documentary, and attempt to answer the all-important question: what exactly is an echelon?Plus, the boys share what they’ve been reading, watching, and obsessing over this week.Queer is a full list of what was discussed:📺 TV:THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)KYLIE (Netflix)🎬 Films:APEX (Netflix)BURNT (The Weinstein Company)EAT PRAY LOVE (Sony Pictures)📚 Books:THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (Harper Collins)

Ben & Mikey’s ultimate Queens of Pop are back with new tracks. Madonna teams up with Sabrina Carpenter, while Gaga delivers original songs for The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack — including a collab with Doechii. But the real question is: will we ever get the Madonna x Gaga moment the community deserves?Elsewhere, the boys get into it: has Kacey Musgraves perfectly captured the post-break up experience? Are we seeing Melanie C in her Sporty Spice prime? And what do we like — and dislike — about the trend of remix albums?Queer is a full list of what was discussed:🎧 Music:BRING YOUR LOVE / CONFESSIONS II (Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter)SHAPE OF A WOMAN / GLAMOROUS LIFE (Lady Gaga)MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (Kacey Musgraves)SWEAT (Melanie C)MIDNIGHT SUN: GIRLS TRIP (Zara Larsson)

Ben & Mikey wax lyrical about why the latest sit down between Taylor Swift and the NYT Magazine is probably her best interview to date — a laser focused examination of her songwriting process. Which tracks got honourable mentions? What revelations were most surprising? And is Taylor’s reason for singing ‘slow’ in ‘Our Song’ justified? In other news, Consequence of Sound have ranked The 100 Best Vocalists of All Time and Ben puts Mikey to the test: can he guess who made the cut?Plus, the boys share their random recommendations: ‘Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ — both the film and the book that inspired it. Queer is a full list of what was discussed:📺 TV:RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (WOW Presents Plus)ALAN CARR’S INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS (BBC One / iPlayer)🎬 Film:THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (20th Century Fox)📚 Books:THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (Harper Collins)🎧 Music:MIDDLE OF NOWHERE / DRY SPELL (Kacey Musgraves)MIDNIGHT SUN (Zara Larsson)🫦 Man of the Week:ZANE PHILIPS

Anne Hathaway might just be the greatest pop star we never had — singing, strutting, and dancing her way through Mother Mary in performances that writer-director David Lowery says were inspired by Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour. But the boys are left wondering: does the film truly rise to meet such a once-in-a-generation pop culture moment?Also up for debate this week: is the rollout for Madonna’s new album her gayest campaign yet? Are comparisons between high-gloss perfume adverts and the “Runway” video by Lady Gaga and Doechii complimentary or derogatory? And does the deluxe edition of Demi Lovato’s latest album go as deep as the boys hoped?Queer is a full list of what was discussed:🎧 Music:CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)DROP DEAD (Olivia Rodrigo)PETAL (Ariana Grande)RUNWAY (Lady Gaga & Doechii)IT’S NOT THAT DEEP [UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO BE] (Demi Lovato)🎬 Movies:MOTHER MARY (A24)

Meryl Streep is soon set to sashay back onto our screens as the iconic boss from fashion hell, Miranda Priestly. She’s still pulling the strings at fashion magazine Runway — now with its own theme song by Lady Gaga.But can we trust the rumours? Are we really getting an EP of new music featuring collaborations with Madonna and Chappell Roan?Meanwhile, later this year, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will be conjuring up a spell in another long-awaited sequel, and Mikey reveals whether he’s been bewitched by the first trailer.Plus, Ben shines a spotlight on some of the most noteworthy winners from this year’s prestigious London theatre honours.Queer is a full list of what was discussed:📺 TV:THE CAPTURE (BBC iPlayer)🎧 Music:RUNWAY (Lady Gaga & Doechii)🎭 Theatre:THE OLIVIER AWARDSDANGEROUS LIAISONS (National Theatre)🖼️ Exhibition:TRACEY EMIN: A SECOND LIFE (Tate Modern)🫦 Man of the Week:AIDAN TURNER

It’s been a huge couple of weeks for pop culture, and self-confessed Madonna superfan Mikey is practically vibrating after she announced a new album, dropped fresh music, and made a surprise appearance at Coachella — all in the space of a few days. Mikey breaks down why the Queen of Pop’s return to both the dancefloor and the festival stage feels so culturally significant.Elsewhere, Jessie Ware has released her sixth studio album. The boys get into how it stacks up against her previous disco-inspired records, while Mikey shares the surreal story of hearing it for the first time alongside Jessie herself… in a sauna.Plus, Ben rounds up everything else “also released on Friday” and weighs in on the conversation around Justin Bieber’s controversial Coachella set.Queer is a full list of what was discussed:🎧 Music:I FEEL SO FREE / CONFESSIONS II (Madonna)SUPERBLOOM (Jessie Ware)DROP DEAD (Olivia Rodrigo)LOW RISE JEANS (Demi Lovato)MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (Kacey Musgraves)MOTHER MARY: GREATEST HITS (Anne Hathaway)POTENTIAL (Sombr)COACHELLA

Ben and Mikey unpack the 17-track offering from RAYE in search of answers to some important questions: has it defeated the second album curse and does it, in fact, contain any hope?Meanwhile, the shorter, nine-track album from Robyn has the boys asking if the Swedish chanteuse has abdicated the thrown of Heartbreak Queen for good and if, in fact, size does matter?Plus, they report on the latest news and their random recommendations from pop culture, including the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.Queer is a full list of what was discussed:📺 TV:SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (Sky One)HANNAH MONTANA 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL (Disney+)🎧 Music:THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE (Raye)SEXISTENTIAL (Robyn)YOUNGER YOU (Miley Cyrus)📚 Books:ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE (Dr Chris van Tulleken)🫦 Man of the Week:JAMIE DORNAN

Click clack. It’s not live and it’s not Saturday night but it is coming to you from London — in this week’s episode the boys share their reaction to the UK’s attempt at the popular and long-running US sketch comedy variety show. In the world of music, Sex and the City has inspired a new song by Olivia Rodrigo, while RAYE’s new song has reminded Mikey of a scene from Sex and the City. Plus, Ben raves about I Swear and swears that the latest single from Take That is actually worth raving about. Queer is a full list of what was discussed:🎬 Film:I SWEAR (Studio Canal)📺 TV:SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK (Sky One)🎧 Music:CLICK CLACK SYMPHONY FT. HANS ZIMMER (Raye)YOU’RE A SUPERSTAR (Take That)📚 Books:UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR (TJ KLUNE)🫦 Man of the Week:PADDY YOUNG