“And, Baby, That’s Show Business For You.”
From big news for Swifties to Broadway fan mail – plus a recap of the week’s top stories – here’s your Weekend Digest.👇🏽
“Think of your energy as if it’s expensive. As if it’s luxury. Not everyone can afford it.”
Taylor Swift shared this advice on her boyfriend’s New Heights podcast, explaining how she avoids letting public opinion impact her life. She used the appearance to announce her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, out in October – but perhaps just as notable was the singer sitting down for a rare, extended interview.
Click above or HERE to watch.
🗣️ Your Conversation Starters:
🇷🇺 “There’s No Deal Until There Is a Deal”: President Trump to reporters after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday. Pres. Trump described the meeting as "extremely productive," but that "we haven’t quite got there" on several issues – including a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. What's next? Calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European allies.
🚔 A “30-Year-Low" or a “Real Crime Problem”? President Trump declared a “crime emergency” Monday to mobilize additional federal oversight of the nation’s capital – Jenna covered what to know and what to consider on Monday’s SCOOP. The New York Times outlines the unprecedented move, while columnist Megan McArdle with The Washington Post gives us something to consider about crime in the city.
🖥️ RIP AOL: The 30-year-old dial-up internet service cuts the cord for good.
🐊 Florida Man Era? Speaking of eras, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend – NFL player Travis Kelce – sat down with men’s magazine GQ for an interview in South Florida. One thing led to another, and… let’s just say the Everglades have probably never seen anything quite like this. ⬇️
⚕️ Paging Dr. Oura: A woman is crediting her Oura Ring with detecting a cancer diagnosis before her doctors did. She’s not only advocating for these wearable devices, but also encouraging people to take charge of their own health. P.S. As a self-proclaimed data nerd, Jenna also swears by the Oura Ring for health stats.
💌 “Alive and Well”: One tradition not yet lost to the digital age? Fan mail. Check out the wedding invitations, track suits and handwritten notes sent to Broadway stars.
👗 Summer of Pucci: Step aside, neutrals – bold prints from these Italian designers have become the new trend.
📰 Choose SmartHER: No, really. A new Google feature allows you to pick the news outlets you want to see. Go ahead ... make us one of your “preferred sources.”
👔 Dust Off the Suit: To combat scams, cheating and other AI-related problems when it comes to hiring, many companies return to in-person interviews.
🦋 Social Butterfly: The common trait a 25-year study found among “super-agers” – those over 80 whose minds stay as sharp as people 30 years younger.
🎙️ This Week From Jenna:
“Base-rattlers,” salamanders, and dragnets – all found in the backstory to the latest redistricting efforts in the Lone Star state.
We dive into what salamanders have to do with “gerrymandering” (turns out … a lot!) and map out what’s at stake.
Plus – how both political parties use this issue to gather support and donations (aka “base-rattling”). 👇🏽
WATCH ABOVE OR BY CLICKING HERE. You can also listen on podcasting platforms everywhere (Apple, Spotify).
🎙️ SCOOP (approx. 52 minutes) “Purse Tuna,” Peace Talks & What’s Happening In Washington D.C. Listen. (SCOOP Insiders can attend this live broadcast once a week and get their news questions answered; they also receive the special video report EXCLUSIVELY delivered to their inbox along with a "cheat sheet" for the week ahead — learn more HERE).
🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week:
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📞 The Kitchen Phone Rule:
Not Gonna Lie podcast host Kylie Kelce, mom to four young daughters, already has two future house rules mapped out: “No smartphones before 14, and no phones in bedrooms.” Instead, she suggests a shared family phone kept in the kitchen. She shared the idea in a recent episode with guest Kelly Ripa, sparking online debate over how strict parents should be about kids and technology. What’s your take?
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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