#egot queen

[splendiferous-bitch]

and congrats to the queen, thee GOAT ‐ viola davis 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[gatoburr0]

I wanted to join idk

sharing is caring ffs Riley 😒😒 (read tags psst)

[ukdamo]

Fotheringhay

Mary Queen of Scots

Que suis-je hélas? Et de quoi sert ma vie? Je ne suis fors qu'un corps privé de coeur, Une ombre vaine, un objet de malheur Qui n'a plus rien que de mourir en vie. Plus ne me portez, O ennemis, d'envie A qui n'a plus l'esprit à la grandeur. J'ai consommé d'excessive douleur Votre ire en bref de voir assouvie. Et vous, amis, qui m'avez tenue chère, Souvenez-vous que sans coeur et sans santé Je ne saurais aucune bonne oeuvre faire, Souhaitez donc fin de calamité Et que, ici-bas étant assez punie, J'aie ma part en la joie infinie.

Alas what am I? What use has my life? I am but a body whose heart's torn away, A vain shadow, an object of misery Who has nothing left but death-in-life. O my enemies, set your envy all aside; I've no more eagerness for high domain; I've borne too long the burden of my pain To see your anger swiftly satisfied. And you, my friends who have loved me so true, Remember, lacking health and heart and peace, There is nothing worthwhile that I can do; Ask only that my misery should cease And that, being punished in a world like this, I have my portion in eternal bliss.

[leighlew3]

VIOLA DAVIS… EGOT!!! 👏👏👏

[flavorednarry]

[idollete]

A TEMPORADA DAS TRAIÇÕES TÁ ABERTA DEMAIS E AMAMOS VER!!!!!!!!! (só na ficção 😝) nossa sério camila eu de verdade não acredito que você teve a PACHORRA de botar esteban de BUZZCUT EU CONSIDEREI ISSO UMA AFRONTA PESSOAL CARA 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 só queria a carequinha dele sumindo no meio das minhas pernas

⭐️ bad habit. enzo vogrincic x fem!reader x esteban kukuriczka

🪐 minha masterlist

» cw: smut! por favor só interaja se for +18! ; infidelidade e leitora meio gaslight gatekeep girlboss (i support womens rights but mostly womens wrongs!!); band!au; leitora!guitarrista; enzo!vocalista; kuku!baterista (e☝🏻com buzzcut); threesome; fingering; oral masc e fem; face fucking; squirting; dirty talk; praise kink + degradação; p in v; sexo desprotegido; menção a creampie; sexo anal; nipple play; choking; uns tapinhas; rough sex; um pouquinho de size kink e messy sex; kuku e enzo sacanas se alfinetando de vez em quando; double penetration; chupões; masturbação masc; finger sucking; voyeurismo e cuckholding if you squint; kuku meio ciumentinho *its the silly in me ✋🏻😌🤚🏻*

» wn: [*gil do vigor’s voice* braSILLLLL!!!] eu adorei escrever essa aqui, espero muito que vocês gostem, lobinhas!! 🐺✨ sinto que isso é óbvio mas por favor não traiam na vida real ok amigas?! e nem sexo desprotegido em, vamos transar com responsabilidade sempre!! eu ouvi essa música enquanto escrevi isso, recomendo fortemente que ouçam pq ela é bemmm a vibe desse oneshot (e também é muito boa e sexy ihihiii) 💋🍒

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— Ai, tá bom, tá bom. — Você disse pela décima vez ao discutir com seu namorado. Estavam no carro dele porque ele tinha feito questão de te levar no ensaio da sua banda, também fez questão de falar na sua cabeça de novo sobre o jeito que Esteban e Enzo eram muito abusadinhos para o gosto dele. Destacava a forma que o baterista te comia com os olhos durante seus solos de guitarra, e como o vocalista te abraçava enquanto cantava.

— Caralho, por que você não me ouve? É nítido o jeito que eles são doidos por você, você só tem que parar de dar moral pra eles. — Seu namorado dizia, bravo.

— Eu queria entender por que você tá tão noiado com isso, eu nunca dei moral pra eles. A gente é da mesma banda, ué, trabalhamos juntos. E agora, nós dois estamos atrasados para nossos trabalhos porque você tá de birra com eles. Já terminou?

— Já… Vai lá, tchau.

— Tchau. — Com isso, você saiu do carro, andando depressa em direção ao estúdio, carregando a bolsa pesada com a guitarra dentro e ajeitando seu vestido soltinho um pouco amassado.

Antes mesmo de entrar no studio, conseguia ouvir Kukuriczka batendo de levinho nos pratos da bateria enquanto jogava conversa fora com Enzo. Ambos olharam para a porta quando você entrou, e sorriram um para o outro quando viram que você estava do jeitinho habitual desde que começou a namorar: estressada, afobada e facilmente irritada. Seu comportamento e seu namoro era um tópico recorrente entre os homens, eles não entendiam como ou porque você namorava aquele cara careta, que não era de tudo uma pessoa ruim, só era sem sal, chatinho. Apesar de não saber da fofoquinha frequente entre seus colegas, você mesma já sabia que você e seu parceiro não combinavam tanto assim, e, mesmo com poucos meses de namoro, sentia vontade de terminar, só não tinha criado coragem ainda de admitir que o motivo era que tudo com ele é muito sem graça, não gostava de cair na rotina, coisa que ele fazia de propósito.

— Tá atrasada. — O loiro finalmente disse, ainda sentado, enquanto via você colocar os cabos na guitarra, descendo com os olhos lentamente para a sua bunda, coberta pelo vestido florido.

— Tá falando de mim mas a Vic nem chegou ainda. — Você disse enquanto terminava de preparar sua guitarra.

— A Vic não vem, Agustin passou mal e ela teve que levar ele pro hospital. — O moreno informou, deitado numa pilha de travesseiros que sempre estavam no chão, era o lugarzinho que vocês tinham para descansar.

— Tá falando sério? Porra… — Você reclamou, como que ia ensaiar sem a Victoria?

— Calma, bebita… Dá pra gente ensaiar ainda. — Esteban finalmente se levantou, chegou perto de você e te deu um abraço de lado, enquanto acariciava seu braço rapidamente, um sinal de “relaxa”.

— Sai, Esteban. Como que fica calma, cara? A gente tem um show amanhã e ainda temos que repassar duas músicas. — Você disse e se afastou dele, andando em direção a caixa de som que já estava perfeitamente configurada, então deu meia volta e sentou perto do moreno que estava deitado, o qual apenas observava seu comportamento com um dos braços atrás da cabeça. Você colocou o rosto nas mãos e bufou, era só o que faltava mesmo, depois de uma briga com o chato do seu namorado, vocês ainda marcaram um ensaio atoa. Você não viu, mas o silêncio momentâneo era porque os meninos se entreolharam e telepaticamente concordaram que sabiam o jeito de resolver seu problema.

— ‘Cê tá tão bravinha esses dias… — Enzo disse, baixinho, enquanto virava o corpo em sua direção. Kukuriczka também se sentou ao seu lado, te analisando.

— Eu tô estressada com o show. Nervosa. — Você disse, ainda de olhos fechados enquanto se deitava, ficando entre os dois homens, apoiando a cabeça em um dos travesseiros macios.

— Só isso? — O careca perguntou, ainda olhando para o amigo, sugestivo. Você não respondeu a pergunta, sabia muito bem o que eles achavam do seu namoro e do seu namorado, foram incontáveis as vezes que ouviu eles falaram que você era muita areia pro caminhãozinho dele. Sentia a mão de Kukuriczka tocar no seu joelho, fazendo carinho ali, conseguia ouvir também barulhos que indicavam que Enzo chegava mais perto de você.

— Não começa, gente. — Você alertou, sabia muito bem o que eles iam falar, pela milésima vez.

— Não, ué. A gente tá preocupado com você só… — Enzo disse, num tom de falsa preocupação, ao colocar a mão sobre a sua barriga e fazer carinho ali, enquanto Esteban também deitava ao seu lado, agora, com a boca perto do seu ouvido e a outra mão grande fazendo carinho no seu cabelo. — Desde que você começou a namorar esse cara tem andado de cabeça quente… —

As mãos de Esteban que estavam no seu joelho começaram a brincar com a barra do seu vestido, fazendo carinho com a ponta dos dedos na sua coxa. “Ele não te fode que nem a gente, bebita? Hm? Por isso que você tá tão estressadinha assim?”, Kukuriczka perguntou no pé do seu ouvido enquanto a mão apertava de levinho a carne macia, sentiu a boca secar e os pelinhos do braço levantarem ao ouvir a pergunta.

É, tem isso. Seu namorado não sabia, mas antes de você conhecê-lo, tinha transado com seus colegas de banda. Aconteceu depois de um show na cidade vizinha, no quarto de hotel que os meninos dividiam, vocês três estavam muito felizes com a performance e um pouco bêbados de champanhe, até hoje, não sabe muito bem quem tomou a iniciativa, mas lembrava perfeitamente das coisas que aconteceram naquela cama: o jeito que Enzo te lambia e dedava; as coisas sujas que Esteban falava enquanto chupava seus peitos; o jeito que o loiro passava a cabecinha na sua entradinha molhada, só para te virar e comer por trás enquanto a enquanto Enzo metia na sua buceta, fazendo questão de comentar com o amigo como você estava molhando a virilha dele toda... Desde então, não passou um dia sequer sem pensar em como era boa a sensação dos dois te usando, ou como queria ser preenchida por eles ao mesmo tempo de novo. Não tinha contado para seu parceiro porque ele já tinha muito ciúme deles, seria pior ainda se ele descobrisse que eles não queriam só te comer, e sim te comer de novo. E pra piorar: quando seu namorado ouviu a música nova e questionou os gemidos no fundo, você teve que insistir que eram obviamente falsos, mas sabia muito bem que eles tinham sido gravados nesse dia específico, devido a uma epifania de Enzo enquanto te chupava, nem precisou convencer Esteban a pegar o gravador de áudio do celular e registrar o momento que você gozou na língua do moreno.

— Claro que não, você acha que ele dá conta de uma putinha dessa? — O moreno disse antes de dar um beijo molhado no seu pescoço. Você bufou, frustrada com o tanto que precisava deles de novo, não queria trair seu namorado, mas era muito difícil tomar alguma decisão sã com as mãos grandes de Kukuriczka subindo cada vez mais pela sua coxa e Enzo beijando seu pescoço.

— Isso é errado, gente… — Você dizia, mais para você mesma do que pra eles, sabia que não deveria se entregar ao prazer, por mais que quisesse muito.

— Não é nada… Você vai terminar com ele daqui uns dias, não vai? Ele não precisa saber… — Esteban disse baixinho no seu ouvido, mordendo de levinho seu lóbulo, sorriu ao ouvir você soltar um gemidinho quando a mão de Enzo subiu da sua barriga devagarinho até seu peito, apertando ele por cima do tecido. — E outra coisa, olha como você tá molhada já… Que tipo de amigos nós somos se não te ajudarmos com isso? Hm? — Ele pontuou quando a mão finalmente tocou a sua calcinha, até impressionado com o quão rápido ela ficou encharcada, fazia círculos largos ali, aplicando um pouco de pressão enquanto espalhava a umidade pelo tecido.

— Porra… A gente… Tem que ensaiar… — Você estava ofegante, disse a frase enquanto tentava conter seus gemidos. Ficava cada vez mais difícil de não fazer barulho: não só devido ao jeito que Esteban te provocava ou que Enzo beliscava seus mamilos por cima do vestido, os dois também beijavam seu pescoço ao mesmo tempo.

— Ah, mas eu não quero ensaiar mais não… ‘Cê quer, Enzo? — Esteban só parou de beijar seu pescoço para fazer a pergunta ao amigo, até ergueu o rosto para olhar pra ele, como se não soubesse a resposta, aproveitou que a boca parou perto da sua bochecha e te deu um beijinho molhado ali, e depois outro no cantinho da sua boca. Ele era muito cínico, o tom de voz era tranquilo, nem parecia que estava arredando sua calcinha para o lado para que pudesse te masturbar sem o tecido atrapalhando, sorrindo safado ao ouvir o barulhinho molhado das suas dobrinhas sendo exploradas pelos dedos compridos. Enzo era significativamente menos atentado que o amigo, mas quando o assunto era você, jogava tão sujo quanto o loiro: também parou de beijar seu pescoço para olhar para o amigo, fingiu até pensar na resposta antes de contestar a pergunta, fingia também que não via seu rostinho observar os dois com a boca entreaberta, e os olhinhos se fechando lentamente quando Enzo finalmente abaixou o seu vestido a fim de expor seus seios, e desceu com a boca até seu mamilo, chupando ele e fazendo um estalinho quando o soltou da boca. “Não quero não… E tenho certeza que ela não quer também, né nena?”. Você não conseguia nem responder, mordia o inferior a fim de conter um gemido, mas a tentativa foi por água abaixo quando Esteban enfiou um dedo dentro de você, sua cabeça afundou nos travesseiros ao jogá-la para trás, já tonta de tanto tesão. “Por favor…”, você pediu baixinho, nem sabia o que.

Esteban tirou os dedos de dentro de você, e antes que pudesse protestar contra, percebeu que ele usava as mãos para retirar seu vestido, e logo se posicionou entre suas pernas, tirando a sua calcinha e lambendo sua buceta de baixo para cima, sem nenhuma cerimônia. Os dois garotos soltaram um gemido baixinho: Esteban por finalmente sentir seu gostinho de novo e Enzo por te ver nua. Você gemeu baixinho ao sentir a língua circular seu clitóris devagarinho e depois os lábios finos chuparem sua vulva enquanto afastava as dobrinhas com os dedos em formato de V, logo os enfiando em você, te fazendo levar as mãos até o cabelo baixinho e descer com elas até a nuca quente, enfiando levemente as unhas ali, já que os fios loirinhos não estavam mais lá para serem puxados. O moreno não perdia tempo enquanto o loiro te devorava, deixou de mamar seus peitos para se ajoelhar do seu lado, uma das mãos se encarregou de desfazer o laço da calça de moletom que usava, retirando a ereção para fora, e a outra fazia carinho no seu cabelo, tirando os fios do seu rostinho.

— Eu sei que tá gostoso nena, mas olha o que tá te esperando aqui, hm? — O moreno disse enquanto guiava o pau para tua boca, mas antes, passou a cabecinha melada de pré-gozo na bochecha quente, sorrindo ao ver o líquido clarinho na sua pele, e sorriu ainda mais quando você colocou a língua para fora, franzindo o cenho devido ao jeito que Esteban te chupava. Ele esfregou a glande na sua língua antes de dar batidinhas com o pau contra o músculo macio e molhadinho, queria te provocar mais um pouco: colocou a cabecinha na sua boca e logo tirou, deslizando o pau agora babadinho de saliva no cantinho da sua boca até sua bochecha, suspirava ao ver a cena. Esfregou o membro grosso nos seus lábios babadinhos antes de se enfiar todo na sua boca. — Isso… Você não tem nem ideia do quanto a gente ‘tava com saudade de te ter assim, nena, só pra gente… — Ele sussurrava entre gemidos, o que honestamente quase te fez explodir: já não bastava o jeito que Esteban te chupava enquanto te fodia com os dedos compridos, o Enzo ainda tem que falar putaria e gemer enquanto fode sua boca devagarinho? Puta merda. — ‘Cê é tão boazinha… Só a gente te trata do jeito que você gosta, não é? E deixa eu te contar um segredo… Eu tô morrendo de saudade do seu gostinho, só deixei ele te chupar primeiro porque depois que você gozar vai ficar mais apertadinha ainda pra mim…. — Apesar dele falar baixinho, Esteban conseguiu ouvir, sorriu sacana enquanto lambia seu clitóris para lá e para cá, falou um “Filho da puta…” baixinho contra sua buceta, enfiou mais um dedo em você, ficou com ciúmes.

Você sentia seu orgasmo chegar, Esteban não parava de te lamber e encostar os dedos no seu ponto G com força, somado a isso, Enzo apertava seu mamilo entre o indicador e o médio enquanto os quadris se movimentavam cada vez mais rápido, com um sorriso sacana no rosto sempre que te fazia engasgar no pau dele. Você soltou um gemido alto e arrastado enquanto gozava, abafado pelo membro que entrava e saía da sua boca, fazendo o moreno jogar a cabeça para trás e fechar os olhos ao sentir as vibrações ao redor do pau. Você achava que nunca tinha tido um orgasmo tão intenso assim, e quando retirou o membro da boca - mas continuou masturbando ele com a mão - e olhou para Kuku, teve certeza: o queixo e a camisa dele estavam completamente encharcadas, ele sorria enquanto balançava a cabeça, orgulhoso. “Essa é nova”, enquanto tirava a camisa e limpava o queixo molhado com ela.

Sentiu a mão de Enzo no seu cabelo e guiando sua cabeça para que sua boca envolvesse o pau dele novamente, voltando a fuder sua boca depois que você colocou logo todo o comprimento dentro da cavidade, engasgando um pouco no membro grosso quando a virilha encostava na pontinha do seu nariz arrancando alguns “Isso…” dele, mesmo assim, não conseguia deixar de notar o loiro abrindo suas pernas e se colocando no meio delas. “Só quero matar um pouco da saudade dessa bucetinha gostosa… Deixa, reina? Hm?”, a pergunta era quase retórica, ele sabia que ao dar batidinhas com a glande rosadinha na sua intimidade ainda sensível não tinha como você dizer não, consentiu com um gemido, abafado pelo moreno entrando e saindo da sua boca. Ele pincelou a cabecinha melada de pré-gozo contra sua intimidade antes de entrar em você, mas não deixou de pontuar: “Caralho, ouve isso” ao ouvir o barulhinho molhado que a ação ocasionava. Puxou um arzinho entre os dentes quando se enfiou em você enquanto observava você mamar o amigo, encostando a virilha na sua ao meter fundo, mas devagarinho. “Porra… Se eu tivesse uma bucetinha dessa pra fuder todos os dias, não ia precisar de mais nada nessa vida. Tá apertadinha demais, cara”, segurava suas pernas para conseguir meter mais forte, mais fundo, fazendo você envolver novamente o pau que chupava com as mãos, masturbando o moreno enquanto jogava a cabeça para trás, gemendo.

Esteban, com muita resistência, saiu de dentro de você, queria comer o buraquinho que só ele já tinha entrado. Subiu pelo seu corpo até ficar por cima de ti, pouco se fudendo que isso te atrapalharia a continuar masturbando Enzo, colocou as mãos nas suas bochechas e te puxou para um beijo molhado. Até ouviu o moreno protestar, mas o loiro não ligou. Ele colocou os braços por baixo das suas costas e te levantou, sem quebrar o beijo, com suas pernas ao redor dos quadris dele - te permitindo sentir o pau duro e meladinho de você - e os peitos colados, a pele na pele. Ainda com uma mão no seu rosto, a outra foi parar no seu cabelo, puxando de levinho suas mechas, arrancando mais um gemidinho de você, Enzo observava vocês se beijarem, retomando os movimentos de vai e vem no pau grosso por conta própria depois de descartar a camisa que usava. Sentiu Kukuriczka puxar seu cabelo, curvando sua cabeça para trás e expondo seu pescoço para ele, aproveitando para beijar e succionar a área tão suscetível para receber chupões, ignorando totalmente o fato de que com certeza seu namorado veria as marcas depois. “Tadinha… Tava a tanto tempo sem ser fudida direito que eu fiz sua bucetinha chorar, pobrecita… É um pecado, sabe? Uma menina tão linda ficar tão carentezinha assim…”, ele dizia enquanto segurava um dos seus peitos e guiava ele até a boca, mamando um enquanto apertava o outro.

— Ainda bem nós somos muito bonzinhos, não é? Vai levar pau nos dois buraquinhos agora… Que nem vagabunda… Do jeito que você gosta. — Ele disse com a boca pertinho da sua, deu dois tapinhas na sua buceta enquanto olhava nos seus olhos, “Aqui…”, depois, enfiou o polegar boca, e passou o dígito molhado entre sua bunda, massageando sua entradinha apertada, “E aqui…”. Te colocou em cima de Enzo, mas antes de te sentar no moreno, já latejando, passou o indicador na sua buceta sensível, se aproveitando da lubrificação e levando até o seu buraquinho de trás. Esteban levantou seus quadris enquanto Enzo firmava o pau para que você pudesse montar nele com facilidade, vocês dois soltaram um gemido quando as virilhas se encostaram, engolindo todo o comprimento dele. Sentava devagarinho para que Kukuriczka pudesse enfiar um dedo no seu cuzinho, te preparando pelo menos um pouco para levar ele atrás, te fazendo gemer ao mover os dedos, ele beijava e lambia a curva do seu pescoço. Sentia também as mãos de Enzo na sua bunda, ditando o ritmo da sua sentada, enquanto xingava e gemia baixinho.

Esteban retirou o dedo de dentro de ti para que pudesse tirar a calça e ficar de joelhos atrás de você. Seus olhinhos que antes estavam fechados devido à sensação de Vogrincic finalmente te preenchendo de novo, se abriram ao Esteban segurar seus quadris, cessando sua sentada e te imobilizando para que pudesse se enfiar em você, você gemeu em desaprovação quando teve que parar de cavalgar Enzo, mas logo puxou um arzinho quando sentiu a cabecinha melada de pré-gozo ser esfregada na sua entradinha apertada, sentiu o corpo ficar levinho quando ele finalmente entrou em você, devagarinho e com facilidade. Você instintivamente enfiou as unhas no peitoral do homem embaixo de você e levou a outra mão para trás, procurando a coxa de Esteban para segurá-lá enquanto ele te fodia, e olhou para baixo, vendo um sorriso sacana no rosto de Vogrincic.

— Olha só… Nossa garota tá de volta… Quem diria que ela só precisava de uma foda decente pra ficar mansinha de novo, hm? — Enzo disse enquanto passava as mãos pela sua bunda e quadril, logo depois apertando e chegando seu corpo para frente, fazendo você se mexer nos dois paus. Você jogou a cabeça para trás ao gemer, encostando ela no peitoral de Kukuriczka, arrancando uma risadinha sacana dele ao te olhar por cima e perceber como você já estava burrinha de tanto tesão, uma mão grande parou na base do seu cabelo e curvou sua cabeça mais para trás ainda, a outra livre subiu da sua barriga até seus peitos, apertando os dois com uma mão só, depois, até seu pescoço e enforcou ali de leve enquanto se mexia dentro de você, a palma subiu até seu rosto e deixou um tapa na sua bochecha, “perra”. Sentiu Esteban empurrar seu torso para baixo, encostando seu peito com o de Vogrincic, o qual não perdeu tempo em segurar seu queixo e te puxar para um beijo molhado. Você só conseguia gemer ao sentir os dois apertando sua bunda com força o suficiente para deixar roxa depois, os movimentos que Kukuriczka fazia causavam com que você subisse e descesse no pau de Enzo enquanto ele metia por trás, sentia os dois entrando e saindo de você ao mesmo tempo.

— É a bucetinha mais gostosa que eu já comi… Me encanta… — Enzo agarrou a base do seu cabelo, para que seu ouvido ficasse perto da boca dele, e que pudesse também ver seus peitos balançarem a cada estocada. — É a putinha mais linda também, muito boazinha… O corno do seu namorado não vai entender nada quando você chegar em casa com a buceta toda lambuzada e o cuzinho cheio de porra, né? — Ele lambia e dava mordidinhas no seu pescoço, lutando contra o sorriso sacana que se formava no rosto, levou uma das mãos até seu peito, apertando ele antes de guia-lo até a boca, chupando e mordendo seu biquinho enquanto segurava a carne macia, que balançava com cada estocada. Até o que te comia por trás riu também, ainda mais quando você não conseguiu responder nada, só gemer. “Fica até mais apertadinha depois de ter esguichado”, Enzo disse no pé do seu ouvido, mas o loiro ouviu.

— Tá cantando marra mas quem fez a bucetinha dela chorar fui eu, né nena? — Esteban disse enquanto curvava o corpo sobre o seu, deixando beijos molhados na sua escapula enquanto metia mais fundo ainda.

Enzo respondeu a provocação do amigo, usou um tom doce com fundo de sacanagem, enquanto passava a mão grande pelo seu rosto, apertando suas bochechas e ocasionando um biquinho nos seus lábios, enfiou dois dedos na sua boca enquanto levantava os quadris, metendo mais forte por baixo em você, descendo a mão pelo seu torso, deixando traços da sua própria saliva até chegar no seu pontinho sensível, esfregando ele com três dedos: “Ah, mas não tem problema… Eu pretendo fazer isso ainda, de qualquer maneira.”

[egcdeath]

making a racket

pairing: patrick zweig x reader

warnings: social media au, dates aren’t really relevant but are there for formatting purposes, mentions of a sex tape but nothing explicit, drama, no use of y/n, usernames are random, grammar isn’t the best because it’s social media, angst, fluff, more drama, twitter, gossip websites, reddit, text messages, emails, deuxmoi, so many headlines.

summary: as a celebrity, you often can’t control the narrative. you find that out the hard way when you enter a relationship with an infamous retired tennis player.

word count: 5k

author’s note: this fic was inspired by this request and was so fun to write! also, i apologize in advance if i somehow tagged you because of your username!!!

key: DM = deuxmoi (a celebrity gossip account on instagram)

CDAN = crazy days and nights (a website with blind items)

blind items = basically a riddle for celebrity gossip

EGOT = Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Awards

�� future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

UPDATE: today thee tennis princess herself followed retired tennis player patrick zweig. he has not yet followed her back.

[alt text: screenshot of mother following patrick zweig on instagram]

6:07 PM 8/12/22 From Earth

cleo - @filmsn0b

@popculturelvr9 could it be for that new biopic abt the tennis player?

6:08 PM 8/12/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates  - @popculturelvr9

@filmsn0b god i hope so. it’s about time she brought home an oscar. 

6:08 PM 8/12/22 From Earth

🎬🎾 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 @filmsn0b it’s not a biopic fyi but that makes sense. they just started production a few days ago so he’s prob helping her learn how to play

6:10 PM 8/12/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9 

@lalalanding @filmsn0b like i said….. the Oscars are not ready for her. 

6:10 PM 8/12/22 From Earth

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tara 🦋🐬 - @profhater

GUYS you will never guess who i just met

10:30 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

🎬🎾 - @lalalanding

@profhater who?

10:32 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

tara 🦋🐬 - @profhater

see for yourself

[alt text: me with the queen herself AHHHH]

10:32 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

🎬🎾 - @lalalanding

@profhater @popculturelvr9 LOOK

10:34 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9 

@lalalanding @profhater OMG

10:42 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9 

@lalalanding @profhater what did she say to you?

10:42 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

tara 🦋🐬 - @profhater

@popculturelvr9 @lalalanding i told her i loved her work then made some random guy she was with take the picture lol 

10:55 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9 

@profhater @lalalanding ugh i wish i was you

10:42 PM 8/22/22 From Earth

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@deuxmoi - 9/13/22

SPOTTED

let’s see what your favorite celebs have been up to since last week

hi! i served (no pun intended) that former tennis player patrick zweig and that one actress from that one dramedy show that swept the award circuit last year at the country club i work at this weekend. they were super nice and tipped very generously! idk if they’re dating but they were definitely wearing matching outfits. 

not the first time we’ve 

heard she’s a good tipper

—-

@deuxmoi - 9/25/22

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: COURTING her

Email: balls@aol.com 

Subject: award darling and no one’s darling

Message: i work on the set of the production for a very highly anticipated movie for next summer and a leading actress and her “personal trainer” have been getting awfully cozy. we’ve caught him leaving her trailer a number of times. he definitely doesn’t fit her sweet girl persona. 

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Blind Item #13 

This newly critically acclaimed TV actress has had her head in the clouds lately. After various reports of spotting her making quite a Racket with a consulting crew member, her publicist has been scrambling to put out fires and advising her to move on, but she insists on seeing him. 

Someone call HR.

October 3, 2022

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r/Fauxmoi

u/aintnodiva

I know it’s not from DM but does anyone know who this might be?

[alt text: Screenshot of Oct. 3, 2022’s Blind Item #13 from CDAN]

⬆3 ⬇

u/sinkingships212

Racket makes me think of tennis, tennis makes me think of that one upcoming movie, so I’m gonna guess Patrick Zweig is involved somehow. 

⬆15 ⬇

u/aintnodiva

No wayyy is he with the lead actress then?

⬆5 ⬇

u/sinkingships212

I doubt it. Their vibes seem totally mismatched lmao. Besides, she’s in too good of a place in her career to be with a guy whose dick pics are one Google search away.

⬆8 ⬇

u/teaspilllllt

did anyone else see that submission to DM a few weeks ago about the production for that movie? it basically said the same thing

⬆3 ⬇

u/sinkingships212

I forgot about that. It’s probably just speculation then.

⬆6 ⬇

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🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

UPDATE: it looks like the tennis movie has wrapped! this is queen leaving the set today

[alt text: paparazzi picture of a beautiful gorgeous radiant woman getting into her ride tonight]

9:45 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🌸💐🌺 - @floraflorals

@popculturelvr she looks so sad omg who hurt her 😭

9:46 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

@floraflorals idk who did but i need to fight them

9:47 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 @floraflorals girl probably patrick zweig

9:47 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🌸💐🌺 - @floraflorals

@lalalanding ew

9:51 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

@floraflorals @lalalanding she’s probably just sad to be wrapping honestly 

9:52 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 @floraflorals i still blame That Man

9:53 PM 10/15/22 From Earth

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Blind Item #7

This highly anticipated movie featuring a highly in-demand prestige actress had a particular crew consultant stay far longer than what was necessary. From consultant, to trainer, to fuckbuddy? With production wrapping, these coworkers are not so sure where they stand. 

Someone should’ve intervened months ago. 

November 16, 2022

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Blind Item #4

The holidays are coming around, and this couple who are more like a double still don’t know where they stand. Maybe asking someone allergic to commitment to come to Thanksgiving was a mistake. 

November 24, 2022

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Instagram

@finstalice: holiday photodump!

1 hour ago

@spammmacy: i’m dead why was that tennis guy at your thanksgiving 💀

45 minutes ago

@finstalice: @spammmacy lololol a friend brought him over for friendsgiving

40 minutes ago

@spammmacy: did he do any tennis tricks for yall

37 minutes ago

@finstalice: @spammmacy ik ur joking but after a few drinks he literally did. u should’ve seen the girl who brought him 😭 she was so embarrassed but went right back to smooching him after

33 minutes ago

@spammmacy: how did she not get the ick

31 minutes ago

@finstalice: @spammmacy love is a mysterious thing

22 minutes ago

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The Independent 

December 13, 2022

Former tennis star Patrick Zweig and up-and-coming actress cozy up at intimate dinner

On Friday, the pair grabbed Italian at a notoriously hard-to-get-into restaurant. The couple shared dishes and drinks and seemed to be enjoying each other’s company. 

Zweig, 29, recently retired after a season that ended in injury. His retirement came after a series of scandals, most notably being a risqué leak of his camera roll. 

At 29 herself, she is coming off the heels of a very busy award season. Taking home her first Best Actress Emmy and BAFTA awards, she also recently received her second ensemble cast award.

The two seem to be an interesting pair, having finished wrapping a movie they were both working on in late October. The unlikely friendship comes on the heels of murmurs about a potential relationship.

“They’ve been enjoying their newfound friendship. It's rare for her to find someone with similar life experiences that she can genuinely bond with,” an insider told us. 

We have to wonder what they discussed over dinner. 

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Buzzfeed

January 1, 2023

Cheers to the New Year! 5 Celebrity NYE Parties You Wish You Attended. 

1.Forget Kim Kardashian—If you weren’t at this rising star’s NYE party, you weren’t living!

Attendees included fellow co-stars from her critically acclaimed show, cast and crew from her recently wrapped tennis-themed film, and Patrick Zweig, who she’s been spotted with a number of times. Are they our newest OTP? Vote for your favorite speculated couple in this poll here. 

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Daily Mail

January 14, 2023

Method Acting? Two-time Emmy winner laughs with friends at Australian Open.

The television star, who hasn’t shown interest in the sport prior to her casting in her upcoming film, appeared to be relaxed and laid back with friends. Former tennis professional and new tennis consultant, Patrick Zweig, appeared to explain the ins and outs to her. The pair seemed particularly close as they shared concessions and laughter. 

Her team declined to comment. 

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🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

UPDATE: mother was spotted looking absolutely splendiferous at the Australian Open today. 

[alt text: queen with some of her friends and that tennis guy]

10:45 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 awww she’s so cute

10:47 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

@lalalanding @popculturelvr9 and of course he’s just there

10:48 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

💐 - @zweignatorrr

@sagingthetl @lalalanding @popculturelvr9 can we please just be honest with ourselves and acknowledge that they’re together lol

10:51 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

@zweignatorrr @lalalanding @popculturelvr9 i mean yeah obviously they are but i don’t like him

10:55 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

@sagingthetl fair but you have to admit they’re a cute couple 

10:55 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

@popculturelvr9 no i don’t

10:56 AM 1/14/23 From Earth

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r/TennisGossip

u/makearacquet

AITA for shipping Patrick Zweig and that actress???

I just saw a very convincing timeline on Tumblr. They’ve been distracting me at the Open. Kinda cute if they’re actually dating. Really weird if they’re just friends.

⬆-45 ⬇

u/backhandedd

YTA for not posting about the actual Aus Open during the Aus Open.

⬆48 ⬇

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TMZ EXCLUSIVE: PATRICK ZWEIG AND MYSTERY GIRL SPOTTED GETTING FRISKY IN ALLEYWAY

January 15, 2023

Looks like today's Australian Open winners weren’t the only ones who got lucky. 

TMZ obtained an exclusive photo of retired tennis player Patrick Zweig getting hot and bothered in Australia. Though we haven’t identified his mystery woman, there’s speculation around the woman being former fling and fellow retired player Tashi Duncan, who was also spotted at the Open, or a new coworker, who Zweig was spotted sitting next to yesterday.

Zweig’s team declined to comment. 

—-

Professional Mess Cleaner: Hello?

Professional Mess Maker: hi what’s up??

Professional Mess Cleaner: Don’t even what’s up me right now.

Professional Mess Cleaner: Are you serious?

Professional Mess Maker: yes lol what’s wrong

Professional Mess Cleaner: tmz.com/patrick-zweig-and-mystery-girl-spotted-getting-frisky-in-alleyway/02948289339

Professional Mess Cleaner: THIS IS WHAT’S WRONG!!!!!

Professional Mess Maker: shittttt

Professional Mess Cleaner: Is that all you have to say for yourself!!!??? 

Professional Mess Cleaner: I hope for both of our sakes that your stupid boyfriend is cheating on you.

Professional Mess Maker: rude

Professional Mess Cleaner: I’m going to fistfight you.

Professional Mess Cleaner: You’re lucky none of these pictures show your face because it definitely shows his hand up your skirt. 

Professional Mess Cleaner: You couldn’t wait a few hours to go somewhere private?????

Professional Mess Maker: i told him we should wait.

Professional Mess Cleaner: TELL HIM HARDER NEXT TIME

Professional Mess Maker: sorry :,(

Professional Mess Maker: patrick says he’s sorry too

Professional Mess Cleaner: Apology not accepted. Especially not his.

Professional Mess Cleaner: What happened to being an easy client??? Are you getting your rebellious phase now??? Are you gonna be doing drugs on the front page of TMZ next week???

Professional Mess Maker: obviously not???? 

Professional Mess Cleaner: This week then??

Professional Mess Maker: i am not on drugs!!!!!

Professional Mess Cleaner: I wouldn’t know by the way you’ve been acting lately!!!

Professional Mess Maker: you can’t even tell who he’s making out with pls unclench

Professional Mess Cleaner: Please share who else it would be. So someone else’s publicist can deal with it. 

Professional Mess Cleaner: And if you tell me to unclench again I will quit right this minute and let you deal with this yourself. 

Professional Mess Maker: the article does mention tashi duncan by name but not me

Professional Mess Maker: but you’re so right i’m so sorry we will do better next time 😇

Professional Mess Cleaner: You better, or there won’t be a next time.

Professional Mess Cleaner: I’m serious.

——

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

UNOFFICIAL UPDATE: this is definitely them making out lol

[alt text: patrick zweig making out with we know who]

10:51 AM 1/15/23 From Earth

ZWEIGNATORS - @zweignationupdates

@popculturelvr9 how romantic

10:53 AM 1/15/23 From Earth

💐 - @zweignatorrr

@popculturelvr that’s so invasive pls delete

10:58 AM 1/15/23 From Earth

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@deuxmoi - 1/28/23

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: ace

Email: lovelovelove@aol.com 

Subject: DEUCE

Message: this athlete and actress have been giving it their all to stay away from each other. they’re both pap magnets which is a nightmare for people trying to keep their relationship secret! we’ll see if they make it to valentine’s day.

—-

@deuxmoi - 2/14/23

SPOTTED - V-DAY EDITION

let’s see what your favorite celebs have been up to since last week

i saw patrick zweig in trader joe’s buying a bunch of flowers and chocolates.

anon pls

chivalry is not dead

—-

Blind Item #9

This newly critically acclaimed actress has run into some conflict with her otherwise smooth sailing secret relationship. He’s tired of staying quiet and she’s not ready to come forward. She really believes that bringing him as her plus-one to this major award show will heal all wounds. Only time will tell.

March 13, 2023

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Buzzfeed

March 21, 2023

Our Top 20 Best and Worst Dressed at the 2023 Oscars

Not everyone can be a winner in this prestigious award show. Not everyone can be a winner when it comes to outfits, either. 

Best

9. This beautiful gown, which was worn by the talented Emmy winner, was only made better by the help of friend Patrick Zweig, who helped fix the train a number of times on the red carpet. 

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🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

UPDATE: THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

[alt text: mother looking resplendent while getting out of a car]

10:51 AM 5/15/23 From Earth

tara 🦋🐬 - @profhater

@popculturelvr9 she’s glowing!!!!!

11:00 AM 5/15/23 From Earth

🎬🎾 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 i can’t wait for the first reviews of her movie

11:00 AM 5/15/23 From Earth

🎾 future EGOT winner updates - @popculturelvr9

@lalalanding they’re saying this is gonna get her the oscar and i’m not even being delusional

[alt text: a review posted on instagram that says “she’s a powerhouse in this film and is arguably the emotional core of it. her performance is subtle, but moving. her physicality and delivery is like nothing i’ve ever seen before. definitely a contender for next year’s oscars.” the post was liked by her mom, her stylist, that tennis player, and thousands of others. ]

9:05 PM 5/15/23 From Earth

💐 - @zweignatorrr

@popculturelvr awww patrick is so cute for liking! such a supportive bf 🥹

9:38 PM 5/15/23 From Earth

🎬🎾 - @lalalanding

@popculturelvr9 @zweignatorrr we don’t care about that man

9:44 PM 5/15/23 From Earth

—-

@deuxmoi - 7/19/23

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: double fault

Email: morelovelovelove@aol.com 

Subject: pen pals

Message: this athlete-actress couple whose relationship is an open secret are very sad to be parting ways. she’s going on a month long press tour and he’s staying behind. they have plans to meet up at a few locations, but she’d rather be with him than promoting her movie that’s getting SERIOUS oscar buzz.

—-

From: Gone Fishing (gonephishing@iclouud.org)             June 22

To: FishersPrice (fishersprice101@iclouud.org)

CC: BaitnSwitch (baitnswitch@iclouud.org) 

Subject: How many strokes?

Price & Bait, 

Remember how we logged into that tennis guy Patrick Zweig’s iCloud? More specifically, how he wasn’t able to fully kick us out??

You’d never guess what we just found.

Regards,

Fishy

From: FishersPrice (fishersprice101@iclouud.org)         June 22

To: GoneFishing (gonephishing@iclouud.org), BaitnSwitch (baitnswitch@iclouud.org) 

Subject: RE: How many strokes?

Please share.

Thanks,

Price

From: Gone Fishing (gonephishing@iclouud.org)               June 22

To: FishersPrice (fishersprice101@iclouud.org), BaitnSwitch (baitnswitch@iclouud.org) 

Subject: RE: How many strokes?

📎 TAPE

See attached. 

Regards,

Fishy

From: FishersPrice (fishersprice101@iclouud.org)           June 22

To: GoneFishing (gonephishing@iclouud.org), BaitnSwitch (baitnswitch@iclouud.org) 

Subject: RE: How many strokes?

Fuck. We’re gonna be millionaires. 

Thanks,

Price

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TMZ

June 23, 2023

TMZ EXCLUSIVE: PATRICK ZWEIG SEX TAPE LEAKED… AGAIN!

Someone hasn’t learned his lesson.

The lengthy video also features a two-time Emmy award winning actress, although it didn’t seem like she was doing much acting (unless she’s better than we thought.)

The pair briefly talk and giggle before getting straight to business. The video is as sweet as it is hot— and though they’ve insisted they’re just friends, their breathy love confessions say otherwise. 

Both parties declined to comment. 

—--

ZWEIGNATORS - @zweignationupdates

was not expecting to see patrick’s racket on my tl first thing in the morning but ok. good morning i guess. 

9:34 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

nasty girl - @matchmyfreqk

@zweignationupdates sorry but like…... link 

9:36 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

ZWEIGNATORS - @zweignationupdates

@matchmyfreqk check dms

9:40 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

nasty girl - @matchmyfreqk

@zweignationupdates why was that kinda beautiful 

10:25 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

ZWEIGNATORS - @zweignationupdates

@matchmyfreqk that’s what i said! like the hand holding?? the love yous?? when he said he was gonna miss her?? i didn’t realize it was like that for them

10:36 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

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CLOSED - @popculturelvr9

not an update but please don’t send us or ask us to talk about the tape. it’s a gross violation of privacy and it is honestly none of our business. 

11:23 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

CLOSED - @popculturelvr9

@popculturelvr9 if you bring it up you will be blocked btw! 

11:23 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@popculturelvr9 i swear it’s my whole timeline rn. i feel so bad for her

11:26 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

CLOSED -  @popculturelvr9

@lalalanded for it to happen right before the press tour is so bad. sending so many good vibes her way

11:26 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@popculturelvr9 i’m sure it’ll blow over soon

11:28 AM 6/23/23 From Earth

—-

r/TennisGossip

🔴HOT TOPICS

The tape. Let’s talk about it.

u/sinkingships

Is it really any of our business? Stuff like this happens all the time and as far as sex scandals go this one’s quite tame

⬆-2 ⬇

u/Tennisfan233445

Upvote if that was one of the hottest things you’ve ever watched. Downvote if you’re a liar. 

⬆564⬇

u/NothingbuttNet

if this showbiz thing doesn’t work out i think they have a solid backup plan 👀

⬆339⬇

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Your Fav Femininity Coach - @putmeincoach

This tape is a perfect example of why I always tell my clients not to mess with men who are above them. Super promising career down the drain over some guy.

12:02 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

User 16363627919 - @user16363627919

@putmeincoach Obviously you don’t know what you’re talking about Patrick Zweig is a fucking tennis legend and that girl is nothing.

12:34 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@putmeincoach @user16363627919 NOTHING???? how many prestigious awards do YOU have, User 16363627919?? i don’t think they give awards out for being a misogynistic loser

12:44 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@putmeincoach this is such a dramatic take lol everyone’s gonna forget about this in a week when something else happens 

12:44 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

Your Fav Femininity Coach - @putmeincoach

@lalalanded We’ll have to see. Still, you shouldn’t settle for someone who makes you act out of character like this

1:08 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@putmeincoach do you know her personally? not everything is so black and white and obviously they both consented and thought this would be private. 

1:41 PM 6/24/23 From Earth

—-

@deuxmoi - 6/25/23

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: breakup

Email: goodbyelove@aol.com

Subject: Cumming and Going 

Message: Apparently, this former tennis star and actress are going their separate ways after an intimate video leaked. She’s worried about the damage it might do to her career and her ability to be taken seriously. He just wants her to be happy. Her publicist has been letting interviewers know that there will be no questions answered about the tape, but this will not be a fun press tour for her.

——

Blind Item #2

The damage has already been done for this athlete-actress pair. Still, she insists on suffering through a break up on top of this scandal. 

June 28, 2023

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Blind Item #8

This retired athlete has received countless offers from the adult film industry in the last week. This scandal is somehow even more humiliating than his last five. He says he doesn’t care, but he does. A lot. 

June 28, 2023

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Blind Item #11

She’s losing brand deals and partnerships left and right. If she makes it through the next week alive, let alone through her press tour, it’ll be a major miracle. 

June 28, 2023

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DailyMail

June 30, 2023

Full of Regret: Actress spotted leaving her apartment with red-rimmed eyes

Just days after a scandalous tape was leaked, we’re receiving our first sign of life from the actress. 

According to insider DoorDash drivers, she has been a very frequent customer as of late, ordering comfort food and pints of ice cream and leaving very generous tips. 

She seemed to be waiting for the storm to blow over before reentering the public, but with her and her partner’s name trending on Twitter for the past several days, it seems unlikely that it’ll happen any time soon. 

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Professional Mess Cleaner: Just checking in. How are you feeling today?

Professional Mess Maker: even worse than yesterday

Professional Mess Maker: i want to say something but i don’t know what

Professional Mess Cleaner: The gossip cycle has already started to move on, but if you really want to say something, I can draft up a response. 

Professional Mess Cleaner: The ball’s in your court ❤️

Professional Mess Maker: no more mention of balls please 

Professional Mess Cleaner: Sorry. Got it.

Professional Mess Maker: maybe you can just say something about not letting my own decisions impact the cast and crew who worked really hard to make the film happen

Professional Mess Maker: speaking of which, have you heard from patrick?

Professional Mess Cleaner: Do you want the truth or to protect your peace?

Professional Mess Maker: things can’t get any worse just give it to me straight 

Professional Mess Cleaner: I hear from him every few hours. He wants to know how you’re feeling. 

Professional Mess Cleaner: And if you’ll take him back. 

Professional Mess Maker: ugh

Professional Mess Cleaner: You know you don’t have to be separated if you don’t want to. The cat’s already out of the bag. A united front might be better for this kind of thing anyway. 

Professional Mess Cleaner: I know how much you care about him. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Professional Mess Maker: i’m not alone though <3

Professional Mess Cleaner: You know that isn’t what I mean.

Professional Mess Cleaner: He loves you. You should reach out to him.

Professional Mess Maker: i will

Professional Mess Maker: eventually 

——

Blind Item #6

Rumor has it that this pair, who were previously attached at the hip, haven’t said more than a few words to each other in months. That doesn’t mean the feelings stopped being there. 

September 15, 2023

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DailyMail

September 27, 2023

Tension at the world premiere?

This weekend marked the world premiere of a film that has been generating a lot of Oscar buzz. The first reviews have been mostly positive, despite the very large elephant in the room.

The average onlooker couldn’t help but notice the physical distance between Zweig and the principal actress in the film during the premiere. Despite both being there, neither were photographed together throughout the entire event. The distance feels particularly charged, considering the pair made a movie of their own not too long ago. 

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DailyMail

October 10, 2023

PATRICK’S NEW DOUBLES PARTNER?

Late this Thursday, Patrick Zweig was spotted leaving an intimate dinner with a female friend. This is the first time he’s been spotted since the leak of his now notorious sex tape. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention that the woman he was spotted having a romantic dinner with was not the same woman from the tape.

At least she knows what she’s in for.

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DailyMail

October 12, 2023

Actress spotted on a date with ex-boyfriend

On Wednesday, the pair were seen holding hands as they walked through the park. 

She has not been spotted with her ex-boyfriend, who she starred in her prestige dramedy television with, for almost two years. Are these two getting back together? Or simply making amends?

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@deuxmoi - 10/15/23

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: rebounder

Email: tape@aol.com 

Subject: kiss and make up already!

Message: this broken-up couple, who have been making headlines for the most innocuous things following a rather romantic scandal, very obviously miss each other. their friends know it, their coworkers know it, even their ‘rebounds’ know it. they think the other person is better off without them in their life, but that’s simply not true. 

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@deuxmoi - 11/8/23

Sent via form submission from Deuxmoi

Pseudonyms, please: love

Email: tellingall@aol.com 

Subject: podcast

Message: i’m friends with a friend who knows the editor of a certain podcast that’s having a very highly anticipated guest do a tell-all about a scandal very soon. here are some of the things she addresses:

there’s nothing wrong with consenting adults doing consenting adult things—but you still need to be cautious

it’s nice to have some things for yourself but when you’re a public figure you don’t always get that

and finally…. she regrets how things played out in her relationship.

this should be a good episode. 

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Blind Item #17

This DIY Filmmaker couple are FINALLY reconciling. They won’t be making any more home movies together anytime soon, but it seems like they’re picking right up where they left off. 

November 16, 2023

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Buzzfeed 

December 5, 2023

Top 5 Dates to go on in New York City, According to our Favorite Celebs

3. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Following a major scandal and radio silence on the status of their relationship, these two were finally seen together in public at this garden. They both looked genuinely happy for the first time in months. If these two can make their rocky relationship work during a date like this, you can too. 

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oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

UPDATE: GUESS WHO MADE THE OSCARS SHORTLISTTTTTTTTTT

6:35 PM 12/22/23 From Earth 

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

UPDATE: the happy couple were spotted wearing matching ugly christmas sweaters today! i suspect they’re going to the annual christmas party she mentioned on Fallon. i hope they party hard and celebrate her making the shortlist!

8:21 PM 12/22/23 From Earth 

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

@popculturelvr9 ngl he’s growing on me!

8:25 PM 12/22/23 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

@sagingthetl i agree!

8: PM 12/22/23 From Earth

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Blind Item #4

This athlete-actress couple have had quite the year. It’s only fitting that he proposed to her at the end of it. Expect to see more pictures of her hiding her hand in her pocket.

January 1, 2024

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@deuxmoi - 1/2/24

SPOTTED - NEW YEAR EDITION

let’s see what your favorite celebs have been up to since last week

I served Patrick Zweig and his actress girlfriend at the diner I work at yesterday. They both looked very hungover and I’m 97% sure I saw her wearing an engagement ring. They were very sweet and left us a really big tip. 

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r/TennisGossip

u/makearacquet

Has anyone checked up on Patrick Zweig and his girlfriend? I haven’t heard anything about them in kinda a while 

⬆13 ⬇

u/topspinbackspin

It’s so funny you say this. I have a friend who works for the production side of one of those really big entertainment magazines who does those roundtable for actors who are in talks for receiving awards. His girlfriend was just in one, and my friend told me that he was there and super supportive the whole time. Like, bringing her coffee the way she likes it, hyping her up during the photoshoot, and everything in between. Obviously we saw the worst of them a few months back, but they’re a pretty cute couple. I also heard somewhere that they’re engaged? But I don’t know if I believe it. 

⬆36⬇

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oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

i’m shaking in my boots for the best actress announcement.

10:45 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

@popculturelvr idk i feel it in my bones she’s gonna win.

10:45 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

OMFG

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

🎾🎬 - @lalalanded

OH MY GOD

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

cleo - @filmsn0b

NO WAY

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

I KNEW IT LETS GO

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

tara 🦋🐬 - @profhater

IM SHAKING

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

SHES OFFICIALLY AN OSCAR WINNER I FANT BREATHE

10:55 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

sage ❄️ - @sagingthetl

AWWWW THE KISS THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SM

10:56 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

i’m sorry i literally cannot process anything rn did she just say thank you to her FIANCÉ

10:57 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

guys this is way too much. 2 awards left for her EGOT AND she’s engaged??2?3):7.8 i’m malfunctioning

10:58 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

oscar campaign era - @popculturelvr9 

who would’ve thought that a random instagram mutual follow would get us here. omfg. i love love. 

10:59 PM 3/20/24 From Earth

[acesofspadess]

This Is The Voice

a/n: everyone needs some more Niall

summary: you're the mega mentor, and Niall doesn't know that

“This is the last knockouts ill ever get to coach and im really excited because our mega mentor this season is one of the greatest singers and people of all time.”

“Shes a legend in the industry.”

“She is an EGOT”

“So the mega mentor this season is……… Y/N L/N! Or Horan to Niall”

BLAKE

“Well this like a full circle moment for me. You were here as Adams advisor in the first season and now you are mega mentor in my last season.” blake looked down at 29 year old you who was reminiscing. “What does that say about our relationship.”

“That whenever you're here I lose.” you laughed at him as he shook his head. “You let yourself lose to an 18 year old Blake.” his eyes widdend at that, “Oh man, i forgot you were only 18. I feel so old. And now your married too.” he shook his not wanting to think about it any more.

—-----

KELLY

“You still havent seen Niall yet?” Kelly and you had a moment to chat before the artist came in. “no and I feel so bad. I've been super slow on my answers to his text. I just want to hold him.”

I've know Y/N since she was around 18, we got to perform together in Vegas almost 12 years ago.

“Im so glad it's Blake’s last season. Hes just had a very good vibe.” Kelly filled you on some behind the scenes.

“Oh thats good, he really can be a pain sometimes.

And I've also been able to work with her and tour with her and learn from her. Shes so young and has taught a lot of artist with singing and being on stage. I love that all these artist are gonna get that same experience today.

—---------

CHANCE

There was a knock on your dressing room door and you opened it to see Chance. “Y/N!” He cheered as he opened his arms up for a hug. You laughed and thanks the heavens you werent wearing heavy makeup as he was wearing white. 

Y/N… shes a legend in the industry. Grammy award winning artist.

“And when was the last time i saw you?” you laughed at his question. “Probably Grammy’s 2020…?” he shook his head, “how could i foget miss album of the year.

Her being a top tier artist for so long and having so many experiences is something that we could all grow from. 

After Chance had run down his artist for you, you waited for them to come in and laughed at whispers you heard. “Well hello there, I love your hair.” you told Nariella whose hair was similar to your ginger colour. “I actually got the idea from you.” you both laughed and whispered an ‘i like you already’. 

I just think its so amazing for her to be here and represent black women and girls. Shes definitely someone i look up to.

—---------

NIALL

It was finally time to see your love. Niall was supposed to be meeting Riley… but you didnt let that happen. You were facing the camera, your back facing the direction Niall would walk through. 

“Riley Tate-”

You turned around at the sound of his voice and he immediately stopped talking. “Hi love.” you  were smiling so hard at his reaction to seeing you before he scooped you up in a hug and twirled youn around.

“Why are you here- wait. Your da mega mentor?” his accent was thicker because of the surprise and you loved it. 

I mean to work with Y/N L/N the queen of pop… im getting goose bumps thinking about it now, its just amazing being in her presence 

Thats your wife Niall

Say it again 

“Well now that your here i was going to ask you if you wanted to come to a golf course with me.” Niall had his head on her shoulder and he could feel the laugh that came from her at his words.

Shes an absolute legend, and she teaches me something everyday, i cant wait for her to teach my team.

~~~~~~~~~~

“Alright love, Gina, shes really shy, reminds me of you when you came to write for the band.”

Niall laughed his beautiful laugh as you hid your face in your hands. “Don't remind me.”

“You might have to tell her to speak up.” you nodded at the information and were ready to see her. “And then she sings, and a different person comes out, a lot like you.” you cooed at his comparison seeing how much Gina meant to Niall.

“Now Kates kinda got the jazzy, Amy Winehouse-y vibe.” you ‘oo’ed’ at the information. “Lets see what they got.”

You watched as they walked around the corner and saw them subtly freak out at seeing you. You got up from your seat with the help of Niall(not that you needed it but he always held his hand out for you).

“Look who ive got!” Niall cheered from behind you as the girls gave you hugs.

I saw the ginger hair and Niall leaning on her and was like- please… ITS Y/N”

“How are you?” you asked hugging them both.

I was not expecting Y/N to be in the room with Niall. I was very starstruck.”

“Im gonna sing ‘somebody that i used to know’,” Gina shared her song and you marvelled at the softness of her voice. “Im very close to my dad, and he was a DJ and that was a song he always loved.”

“Thats beautiful Gina truly.”

Listening too her sing brought chills to your skin. 

You cheered as she finished and let Niall say what you know hes been holding in.  “And that sass that youve got this week.” Niall admired with a little laugh. “Really?” you loved how she went from this marvellous singer to this soft spoken girl. “I wasnt expecting that.” Gina thanked Niall before she looked at you and you shook your head.

“You gave me chills seriously, the only thing is ‘for lack of better wording’ understanding your words.” you watched as she took the advice and applauded her silently knowing if you were in her possician you would have certainly started crying.

“Yeah keep those words separate. Its very easy to go-” and you watched as he broke off his words in example. “You know what I mean. So give your self a bit of space.”

“I like that bub. I like that a lot.” 

You listened to him sing the words slowly and closed you eyes in sereness. “That staccato.” you pitched in. “her first audition to right now,” he looked at you threading his fingers with yours, “completley diffrent person.” you laughed softly squeezing his had. “I was just like you when i started, you can ask him.” he kissed your temple lightly in admiration, “she still is. Cant give her a compliment without her hiding away. Huh, beautiful?” you did as he knew you would and tucked your face into his neck. “See.” 

You turned your head to watch Gina and Kate play fight as theu swapped places. “I really wish you guys liked each other.” you joked sitting up properly. “I know so much hatred in here.” Niall joked back with you adjusting in his seat. “Its just awful.” Niall lost it, throwing his head back in laughter, letting you hear his laugh again. That would always be your favourite song. 

~~~

“Ooh we've got a guitar.” you saw the shaped guitar and immediately fell in love. “Its my baby.” Kate spoke. “Gonna have to get me self one just like that,” you all laughed before Niall looked at the gap between your seats and pulled your seat closer to his. You grabbed his hand and kissed it before looking back up at Kate. “what song are gonna sing love.” you asked as Niall sat back in his seat. “Im singing ‘Call Me’ by Blondie.”

“Oh lets hear it.” 

Kate had the stage presence of a lifetime. “Very good!” you clapped proudly. “Thank you.” you smiled as Niall began to speak. “My favourite parts are when its chilled.” You agreed with him softly as he continued to speak. “Dont stay with the-” Niall sang in a high pitch for example and you nodde your head. “Towards the end it gets a bit crashy for me. I wonder if there's a way of toning it down?” he looked to you for advice. “Tone down the crashing for more like ‘TOMS’ or something like that?” you offered and he took it. “Yeah so we can offer some more jazziness.” he agreed while drumming in the air, “you wanna come back up Gina?” You smiled widely hearing the softness and joy in his voice when he talked to her. “Im thrilled to pieces. I asked a really close friend of mine when were younger, who is now very successful, what is the best piece of advice you can give me. He said ‘have fun’. So i hope your having fun and getting to meet people that youll remain friends with forever.”

You watched Gina and Kate turn to each other and you hugged yourself. “Awwe that makes me so happy.” Niall grabbed your hand and held it in the air. “And one day you might marry them.” you all laughed before Niall spoke up again. “You're the best ladies.” you watched as they walked away and Niall rested his head on shoulder again. “I love you. You're amazing.”

“I love you too Ni.”

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Niall taglist:

@youcan-nolonger-run @ravenclawdirectioner

@luxiorchive @maeflowers653

[brf-rumortrackinganon]

Harry’s Birthday Weekend PR

Don’t mind me, I’m just making a list here…

Before we get into it, the Emmys are tomorrow so any exclusive attention Harry or Meghan might get will be quickly pushed out of the news cycle by the red carpet. (If you're not familiar, the Emmys are the E in EGOT and recognize accomplishment in television. This year's ceremony is hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy and will mark the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite shows of all-time, The West Wing.)

Anyway, let's see how the fauxyals are celebrating this weekend. No links today because I'm already a bit queasy from painting.

September 10--

How Prince Harry plans to spend his 40th birthday - with help from Meghan Markle (Page Six exclusive)

September 12–

Bryony Gordon: What my friends Harry and Meghan are really like (Daily Mail exclusive)

Who's who in Prince Harry's 40th party posse? And will he let his hair down? (Daily Mail exclusive)

Prince Harry: I was anxious about 30, I'm excited about 40 (BBC exclusive statement)

Prince Harry shares the best gift he's ever received ahead of 40th birthday (Page Six)

September 13–

Pap photos of Meghan and Archie in California. Archie is cropped out of the photos. (Apparently the photos were a People exclusive from September 4th)

Prince Harry's thoughts on turning 40 and how Duke plans to celebrate with family and inner circle (Daily Mail)

Prince Harry tells of his excitement at turning 40 ahead of his birthday celebrations this weekend (Daily Mail)

The problem with Harry in royal circles? He's left behind feelings of disgust, is accused of wreaking Biblical vengeance...and some vow never to speak to him again (Daily Mail exclusive)

Prince Harry reveals the 'best gift' he's ever received as he prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday at home in California with 'close friends' (Daily Mail)

Prince Harry on turning 40: My mission is to do good in the world (Telegraph)

How the Queen Mother spent her fortune - and the millions Prince Harry is set to inherit from her (Telegraph)

Prince Harry's troubling admission amid Meghan Markle's 'absence' on trip (Mirror)

Prince Harry 'could never have envisaged his life as it is now' when he turned 30 (Mirror exclusive)

Prince William 'sent last-minute text to Prince Harry in olive branch move' (Mirror; remember, olive branch is a Sussex PR phrase)

Prince Harry hit with warning before 40th birthday as he 'wants one thing so badly' (Mirror)

Prince Harry's sweet Archie and Lilibet update could be painful for King Charles (Mirror)

Prince Harry's cryptic statement on 'fresh perspective' as painful feud rumbles on (Mirror)

Prince Harry issues surprise message about 'his mission' to mark his 40th birthdhay (Mirror)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'invited to UK for Christmas' by forgotten family (Mirror)

Prince Harry facing up to 'saddest part of exile,' says royal expert (Mirror)

'Sad reason Prince Harry is determined to give Archie and Lili perfect childhood' - expert (Mirror)

Prince William's devastating text to Prince Harry that left him at a loss over next steps (Mirror)

Meghan Markle's UK return date 'revealed' amid Prince Harry Christmas royal reunion rumors (Mirror)

'Here's the real reason Prince Harry has grumpy look in photos', royal expert claims (Mirror; royal expert is Ingrid Seward and she says the grumpy look is because Harry doesn't want to be photographed)

Prince Harry's special tribute to Princess Diana in his Montecito home (Express)

Prince Harry's heartbreaking last moments with late Queen revealed (Express)

Prince Harry says he's 'excited' to turn 40 in birthday message: 'A fresh perspective on life' (People)

September 14–

Meghan is dubbed 'Duchess Difficult' by 'terrified' US staff as source claims she throws 'tantrums' and 'makes grown men cry' - while 'enabler' Harry is increasingly isolated with his closest friend his bodyguard-for-hire (Daily Mail)

King Charles 'will reach out to Prince Harry on his 40th birthday' (Daily Mail)

How conflict over fashion industry contacts sparked tension in Meghan and Kate's relationship (Daily Mail; remember, any article that lists Meghan first is Meghan PR)

Prince Harry's 'best friend': The security guard who has royal's back for more than a decade (Daily Mail)

When Prince Harry was the cheekiest member of the Royal Family (Daily Mail)

Harry at 40: Prince will be worried about 'financing' next decade says royal biographer (Mirror)

Prince Harry to receive olive branch from King Charles with huge gesture on his birthday (Mirror; olive branch is a Sussex PR phrase)

Prince Harry 'relegated from royal heir to Meghan Markle's sidekick' ahead of milestone birthday (Mirror)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's neighbors in California are 'fed up' with couple (Mirror)

Truth behind Prince Harry's final birthday present from Diana weeks after tragic death (Mirror; Spare recap)

'Cheeky' Prince Harry's daring escape from palace prompted frantic search (Mirror)

Princess Diana's nickname for Prince Harry resurfaces as fans all say same thing (Mirror; the nickname is "my little Spencer")

Royals won't 'trust' Prince Harry again amid 'fractured' relationship, expert claims (Mirror; the expert is Chris Ship)

Meghan Markle question that meant Prince Harry 'lost a friend' (Mirror)

Princess Diana's brother's 'warning' to Prince Harry over Meghan Markle (Mirror)

Harry thought he could 'step in' during Royal crisis but William 'drew a line in the sand' (Mirror)

Hidden reason Prince William 'cut ties' with Prince Harry revealed by expert (Mirror exclusive)

Prince William won't make birthday call to Prince Harry as key reason revealed - 'don't even speak' (Mirror exclusive)

Prince Harry's pal's 5-word verdit on his life in US with Meghan (Express)

King Charles extends olive branch to Prince Harry (Express)

Meghan Markle preparing to 'take off the gloves' in plans for tell-all memoir (Express)

Prince Harr's pal 'refuses to speak to him' after private remark about Royal Family (Express)

Rare boost for Prince Harry who's 'more popular than King Charles' in US before birthday (Express)

Prince Harry and Prince William could take years to speak again (Express)

Prince Harry insists he will 'always love' the UK despite unpopularity with Brits (Express)

Prince Harry takes key steps to give 'trauma-free childhood' to Archie and Lilibet (Express)

Prince Harry is unhappy in California and filled with regret (Express)

Prince William will 'not call' brother Harry on his 40th birthday as pair no longer speak (Express)

Prince Harry snubbed by 2 celebrity pals for his birthday (Express)

Prince Harry's birthday woes as deeply unpopular in UK (Express; or something like that - the Express's website has a ton of phishing ads on it)

Prince Harry's one skewed 'belief' over UK security pleas and King Charles's position (Express)

Prince Harry reveals biggest regret about his mum Diana as milestone birthday approaches (Express)

POLL: Should the Royal Family wish Prince Harry a happy 40th birthday? (Express)

Prince Harry's heartbreaking 11-word remark about late Queen as he reveals 'real problem' (Express)

Meghan Markle is a 'dictator' who 'terrifies' staff, has 'reduced grown men to tears', bombshell Hollywood Reporter expose claims (New York Post)

[talesofadragon]

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬

Synopsis: Receiving wind that Hydra has successfully managed to awaken another wave of winter soldiers, Captain America appoints his two best avengers, Bucky Barnes and Y/N Y/L/N, for the job. But aside from Bucky’s trepidation at reliving his worst memories, there’s something else rooting him in his place–the fear of inflicting harm on the woman he loves the most. Between her encouraging words and his violent past, what will happen when Y/N is forced to encounter her boyfriend’s alter ego?

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Enhanced!Reader

Warnings: Angst | Fluff

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬  Masterlist | 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐

“𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍, whose brilliant idea was it to hitch a ride to Antarctica at four in the morning?” Sam groaned, shooting Steve a tired side-eye. The glare would've carried more weight if Sam's eyelashes weren't so heavy he looked on the verge of collapsing into sleep right then and there.

“It’s a twenty-hour flight,” Steve stated matter-of-factly, ignoring Sam’s blatant groans. 

Everyone was almost in the Quinjet, with Bruce and Clint slumped in a bunk each. By the sound of their rhythmic snores, the early mission hadn’t disturbed their sleeping schedules, and the Big Guy was too exhausted to comment about his new surroundings. Natasha was in there, too, plugging in the mission's coordinates. Needless to say, besides her and the two supersoldiers standing in the hangar, everyone else looked more than eager to go back to dreamland.

Y/N eyed Sam as he hugged his pillow tightly, using the walls to steady himself. Sam, who was this ball of infinite energy, was dozing off at the speed of light. And though he was used to waking up early and heading off for his morning lapses with Steve, the poor guy was stuck in a debrief with Nick Fury late last night and had barely managed to get some shut-eye. 

“I think what Sam means is why endure a twenty-hour hassle to get to Queen Maud Land when we could’ve figured out a faster means of transportation,” Y/N interjected.

Steve raised a skeptical brow. “Like what?”

“Portalling,” she shrugged, catching Sam’s attention. “What’s the point of having friends like Dr. Strange if we don’t ask for help when we need it?”

"Because, for one, Strange is not a friend," Tony asserted, his voice carrying a hint of annoyance. He looked pristine and smelled fresh, his gym bag slung casually over his shoulders. Figures the insomniac would be the least bit aggravated at the prospect of deploying to Antarctica before even the worms were up. "And second, what makes you think he’d help us?"

“Maybe because he’s also an Avenger.”

Tony gasped aloud, his hand shooting up to cover his arc reactor. His melodrama got even Steve to roll his eyes. “Firstly, take that back. There are only six Avengers and a handful of enhanced sidekicks.”

“Excuse me?” Bucky chimed from next to Y/N. 

“Seven Avengers,” Tony corrected, shooting Y/N a glance. Not even Bucky’s death glare or Sam’s scuff halted his monologue. “Anyway, back to the topic at hand. What’s bigger than Strange’s bibbidi-bobbidi arsenal is his ego—”

Natasha interceded, “Says the man who had his name plastered on a building.”

“I heard that, Jessica Rabbit.”

“As you should’ve. I’m sure,” Steve piped in. 

Tony’s lips twitched in their signature way. He pushed Steve aside and entered the Quinjet, throwing his bag on one of the biggest bunks available. For a man who’s not keen on sleeping, or being accused of egotism, his behavior is quite contradictory. 

“The point is, Stephen Strange’s medical license may scream, ‘I help people for a living,’ but doctors talk a big game until the hospital bill arrives.” He paused, turning his attention back to Sam and Y/N. “That’s when you realize their benevolence comes with a hefty price tag.”

"One that I'm sure you can afford because you're a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, as you oh-so-casually like to remind us all."

"Okay, weren't you sleeping?" Tony pointed an accusatory finger at Clint, who had rolled over and sassed him. Clint refrained from answering, his light snores filling the now silent area.

Sam took this as his cue to build on the previous point. "I’m with Clint on this one. Why don't you score three out of four on the Stark Personality Index and give Strange a call?"

"Why don't you channel your inner sorcerer and magically zip it? Because the less we debate, the quicker we might actually get something done," Tony rebutted. He waved his hands around, signaling for everyone to board the jet. Sam and Steve went further inside, both commenting on Tony's antics. Y/N and Bucky were the only ones who lingered in the back.

“James,” Y/N whispered, catching Bucky’s attention. His electric blue eyes held her gaze. He expected her to ask him about his well-being or point out his lack of commentary. But, to his surprise, Y/N gently took his metal hand and squeezed it. “It’s going to be just fine.”

Bucky laced their fingers together, bringing their interlocked hands to his lip and planting a soft kiss on her knuckles. Sometimes, he could’ve sworn Shuri had augmented the sensory feedback in his prosthetic. But when Y/N’s eyes twinkled as they did now, and a wave of undiluted love inundated his heart, he knew it had less to do with technology and more to do with her. 

“Stick by my side,” he reminded her firmly. 

Y/N’s lips twitched, the corners rising to form a smirk. “Till the end of all lines.”

Bucky broke into a chuckle, briefly shaking his head. He pulled on her hand, making her fall into step together. Though the nagging feeling in the back of his mind hadn’t dissipated, he gladly ignored it as he led Y/N to one of the bunk beds. She needed all the sleep she could get, and he needed the reminder that she was very much real and very much close. 

“Avengers Assemble.”

Y/N bet Tony’s entire fortune (obviously, because he was the billionaire, not her) that Steve, along with everybody else, expected anything—literally, anything—except for Bruce to burst out laughing at this exact moment. It wasn’t even a shortle or an innocent giggle. He was doubled over, gasping for breath, one hand gripping his stomach while the other clung to a chair for support.

It was only when the entire group turned to face him that his laughter began to gradually cease. “You said Ass,” Bruce clarified sheepishly, his weariness rising now that all eyes were on him. “You know, because you’re America’s ass, and you could’ve literally said anything else, but you chose that word. Right, Tony?”

“Right,” Tony replied wryly. 

It was evident that Bruce was growing increasingly uneasy. The team had reached Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, with only five minutes to spare before landing. FRIDAY was working to determine the safest landing spot, considering it was well past midnight and the relentless snowstorm showed no signs of abating.

A tingling sensation emanated from Bruce, creeping into Y/N's consciousness. Quickly, she skipped to his side, stretching out her hand. With a gentle smile and inviting eyes, she wordlessly sought Bruce's approval to make contact. As he extended his hands, Y/N eagerly accepted it. A radiant silver encircled her irises, the hue spreading through them. Likewise, her veins adopted a pale white, the color effortlessly transferring from her to Bruce. In a matter of seconds, she sensed his shoulders ease, a soothing wave of calmness enveloping him.

“Thank you,” Bruce said softly. 

“Don’t mention it,” Y/N replied as her eyes reverted to their original color. 

She swiftly made her way to Bucky, watching as Bruce stood taller, giving Steve his undivided attention. 

"Now that we've all... assembled, for lack of a better term," Y/N giggled at Steve's joke, earning a lopsided grin. "At face value, this Hydra facility appears to be a scientific research ground. However, we know from SHIELD intelligence that it's not—particularly the East Building. It's safe to assume that both the Observatory and the Experimentation Lab may not include the soldiers we're looking for, but that doesn't exclude any relevant intel we could possibly gather.

"Sam, we'll need you to conduct a quick aerial scan. Deploy Red Wing to ensure the main entrance points are accessible and check for heat signatures to quantify the number of Hydra operatives inside. Nat and Bruce, you'll be in the Observatory. It's the smallest of the three buildings, with only one floor to cover. Sam, once you're done with your report, land in the Experimentation Lab and wait for Clint and me. Tony, you're with Bucky and Y/N in the East Building. Any questions?"

“For the record, that itself was a trick question,” Natasha noted as she double-checked her hidden weapons. The latest NSFW suits (abbreviated for “Nano Secure Field Wear,” though Tony insisted on using the acronym) made it impossible to discern the locations of her weapons. “None of you better ask a single thing because even this Russian ass is freezing and is ready to kick some butt to get warmed up a little bit.”

“Hey, I’m not one to argue when asses are involved,” Tony commented. “Let’s go, Wilson. Time is money.” 

Sam rolled his eyes, lowering his night vision glasses. “Says the billionaire,” he huffed, wings at the ready.

“I heard that, Iago”

“As you should’ve. I’m sure,” Natasha sassed. Safe to say, Tony didn’t mirror everyone’s laughter.

“So, Lynx. On a scale of Africa to Antarctica, how are you two snowglobes enjoying this weather?” Tony quipped. 

He was supposed to fly to the East Building, but the storm was unrelenting. Steve had asked Sam and Tony to limit their aerial assessments, not wanting to risk damage to their gear. Unfortunately, that meant Tony had to walk to the building alongside Bucky and Y/N. While this wouldn’t normally be a problem, the loud groans coming from the side painted a clear picture of Bucky’s sullen behavior. And God knew how much Tony and Bucky just loved to push each other’s buttons. 

“Just because my moniker happens to be ‘Lynx’ doesn’t mean I am one, Tony,” Y/N shot back. Her eyes glinted with a hint of mischief as she gazed at him. “If we all carried the same traits as our pseudonyms, then you’d be as heavy as your ego.”

Bucky elected to laugh at this one, watching with glee as Tony made a face. Even with his suit hiding his features, it wasn’t hard to picture his reaction. “You should know better than to try and sass her.”

Tony shrugged, picking up his pace and walking just a bit ahead of the two. “Teasing your girl is my favorite pastime, Barnes. She’s a ray of sunshine when she wants to be. Too bad she’s stuck in the wrong season.”

“He can’t keep his mouth shut for thirty seconds, can he?”

Y/N giggled, shaking her head. “I’m afraid that might cause him an aneurysm, baby.”

The storm was fierce, with the wind battering them from various directions. For the most part, the trio easily navigated the road. Tony was leading them, using his altered nano blasters to inconspicuously clear the path when the snow was too thick. 

And yet, while the enhanced suits blocked out the cold, they didn't imbue any of those who wore them with warmth, maintaining the body temperature at a neutral level. So, when Bucky unexpectedly felt a fiery rush glistening across his gloved hand, he immediately looked down and broke into a dulcet smile at the sight of Y/N's smaller hand in his.

“You seem lighter,” she commented.

Bucky kept his eyes on his surroundings as he responded, “Is this an attempt at praising Stark’s new suits?”

“No, silly,” she chuckled. Of course, she’d find ways to lighten his mood in these frosty conditions. “I was talking about you, not your clothes.”

“Using your abilities on me, Lynx?”

“You’d know if I was.” 

It’s true, he would. Not that she had ever used them on him, anyway. It was only when he grappled with his nightmares that she did, and that was only when she had earned his explicit permission to do so. 

“I’m convinced that even without your enhanced abilities, you would still be the only person able to influence my emotions.”

Y/N furrowed her brows. “What do you mean by that?” She almost missed a step when Bucky briefly chanced a glance at her. His electric blue eyes were darker, given the lack of light, but there was something else there—an emotion she had trouble deciphering. "That’s not exclusive to me. I’m not the only person who influences your mood."

Bucky smirked, his thumb drawing circles along Y/N’s gloved hand. “You are the only one that counts.”

“Do you say that to every woman you come across, Sergeant?”

“Only the ones I’d like to keep around, angel.”

Y/N playfully jabbed him in the ribs, and to his surprise, he felt it even through the layers he was wearing. Taking the light-hearted punch in stride, Bucky mock-pretended to be hurt.

“I don’t know if Tony has rubbed off on you or if it’s the other way around," Y/N lamented, her pout visible, even cuter with the cold air escaping her mouth.

“Don’t involve me in your lover’s squabble.” Speak of the devil.

Bucky had to roll his eyes at the unwanted intervention. “Overly narcissistic of you to assume you are part of the conversation, Stark.”

“Overly irresponsible to shamelessly flirt with your girlfriend before shutting off the open communication channel of your earpiece, Barnes. Judging by the flush of your cheeks, it seems that even this playboy can influence your emotions.”

It took too long for Tony to register the snowball Bucky had gathered and chucked at his face, even longer to notice Y/N’s outstretched leg before he fell face first in the snow—because the communication channel was certainly not open. Tony, as always, was just being a nosy little worm.

"Observatory sweep complete. Six targets eliminated. Uploading the recon data," Natasha informed, the audible huff in her voice coinciding with a forceful kick against a Hydra operative.

“Copy that,” Steve acknowledged. There was silence on the line, one that mirrored the noiselessness that greeted Y/N, Bucky, and Tony as soon as they entered the East Building. The three exchanged discreet glances, brandishing their weapons as they ventured deeper into the vicinity. “We’ve yet to face any resistance in the Lab. Clint found a hidden passageway on the far right, though. We’re making our way in now. Bucky, do you reckon we’ll find the soldiers there?” 

“Unlikely,” Bucky answered promptly. “All prisoners are kept at sub-level units under strict observation. Unless the passageway leads you to a lower floor, you’ll most likely encounter more agents.” 

“Speaking of agents. Any on your end so far?” 

“None.” 

“Well, looks like our luck ran out. Be careful.” 

The corners of Bucky’s lips twitched as a grin began to spread on his face. “When am I not?”

With Steve’s grunts receding and the conversation dying down, Bucky and Y/N left Stark to scour the upper floor while they inspected the sub-levels. Though there was an enormous likelihood that the soldiers were situated somewhere in this area, the lack of supervision made them question whether this entire mission was either a trap or a distraction. 

Bucky turned to Y/N as soon as he descended the staircase. He seemed disconcerted at the thought, while Y/N was unfazed. “They have an unknown number of active supersoldiers,” she said, graciously blending in with the shadows at the same time Bucky stuck closer to the walls. “Why would they need to have any guards surveying an area they've labeled as ‘barren’ for a reason?” 

“You have a point,” Bucky acknowledged. He scanned his surroundings, locating an intersection a few steps across. “Can you feel if the soldiers are anywhere close?” 

Y/N’s brows knit together in concentration. She huffed, the sound unregistered by her own ears. Bucky noticed it, though. Just like he registered her pout.

“I can’t detect any active emotions.”

“Maybe they've put them in cryo.” Bucky pondered aloud. 

Y/N hummed, “Your theory stands as the most logical.” She craned her neck, attention drawn to the left path ahead. Her eyes narrowed as she scrutinized it. “While this entire level is brimming with a negative aura, this side seems to be the nucleus. The energy is passive at this point, but there’s a lot of emotional turbulence emanating from there.”

With a swift swipe of his hand, Bucky uncovered the gun he had hidden in his suit. He extended his right arm, quickly drawing it to the side, in front of Y/N's body, as he followed the emotional trail she had picked up. 

Y/N stepped behind him. Her presence almost always went unnoticed, courtesy of her agility and capacity to blend in with her surroundings. On various missions with the Avengers, particularly with Steve and Natasha, she had been told numerous times that her sudden appearances had caught them off guard.

Knowing the same applied to Bucky, Y/N intentionally placed a heavier weight in her footsteps—not enough to alert the enemy to her presence inside the base, but enough to assure Bucky's ears that she was still behind him.

A faint static sensation tingled in Y/N and Bucky’s ears before Tony’s voice filtered in, "I won't claim it's a competition, but if it were, I'd say I've gathered the best intel in this super squad."

"Share it with us so we can award you for it, Stark," Bucky replied sarcastically.

“Six soldiers,” Tony's tone carried a certain smugness as he relayed the information. “Kept in cryostasis. They’re still being heavily monitored and undergoing extreme medical and physical examinations. Expected to be deployed into the field…”

“Watch out!” Bucky hissed, cutting Tony’s speech off. 

As soon as he and Y/N had stepped into a deeper part of the facility, laser beams deployed from all around them, entrapping them. 

“What’s going on?” It was Bruce who had asked, but Bucky and Y/N were too busy ducking out of the way of the lasers to answer. “Bucky? Y/N?”

Y/N surveyed her surroundings, attempting to pinpoint the source of the laser blasts. Unfortunately, the beams emerged from the walls, rendering it challenging to counteract them with bullets. Bucky rolled on the ground, the edge of his suit singed by the laser’s touch. He groaned, his eyes hastily searching for Y/N, who had pressed against one of the walls.

The only exit lay a few meters away, but there was no certainty about where that path would lead or if they could bypass the abundance of lasers to reach it. Y/N patiently waited until one of the beams prepared to shoot, analyzing its trajectory. In the split second it readied to fire, she lunged, curling her body into a ball mid-air before landing on the balls of her feet.

She repeated the process several times, closely monitoring Bucky as he fired a series of shots to dismantle the laser mechanisms. Whether it was a momentary distraction in her brain or a miscalculation on her part, an angry red beam struck her. Y/N took a deep breath, summoning all her energy to shift into her incorporeal form. To her utter disbelief, the lasers surrounding her diminished.

“James!” she shouted, earning a worried look from the super soldier. He immediately jumped to his feet and rushed to her. A forlorn shadow crossed his face when a laser beam severed his attempt. “I think these lasers are triggered by our movements.”

“So what are we supposed to do, Y/N? Stay still?” Bucky said the last part with a sneer, tired from the disadvantage.

He was surprised to see the corners of Y/N’s lips edging upward before the translucent edges around her form completely engulfed her whole. “Don’t be scared,” she had asked of him before she disappeared—the laser beams mirroring her motions.

He supposed that she was making her way toward him, if the receding beams were any indication. He felt a slight pressure on his arm before his body felt lighter as gentle silver strokes tingled across his body. When Y/N turned them both invisible, they moved together toward the end of the small hallway.

“Laser beams,” Bucky breathed out into his earpiece. He kept a firm hand on Y/N's waist as she dropped the veil that shrouded their movements. “We’re fine. Y/N got us out. Stark, what were you saying?”

“I said that the soldiers were scheduled for deployment on their first mission this month, but the specific date was not disclosed. It looks like Hydra hasn't centralized information regarding this project.”

“The information is scattered,” Bruce added. “On the servers here, Nat and I found a list of potential candidates for the 'Winter Program,' as they've named it. Clint is attempting to extract intel from the Experimentation Lab's servers.”

“How many soldiers did you mention?” Y/N asked.

Her gaze fixed on the sliding door ahead of her. Bucky followed her line of sight, peering at the seemingly deserted area. Cautiously, the two of them entered, guns drawn and ears sharp, attentive to any movement. The expansive space was filled with cryo pods, and the two rushed to inspect them.

“Six,” Tony replied.

Y/N shook her head, though only Bucky could witness the gesture. She raised her hand to her earpiece, speaking directly into the open channel, “There are seven pods. All of them are empty.”

A tense silence gripped them, not even a sigh audible through their earpieces. Bucky and Y/N instinctively positioned themselves back to back, keeping a vigilant watch for any potential threats.

Suddenly, a grunt echoed, followed by a loud crash. Without hesitation, Bucky pulled on Y/N's wrist, shielding her with his body. It wasn't until Steve's voice came through their earpieces that they realized the commotion wasn't originating from their location.

Steve sighed, "We've got a problem."

"Aside from the 'seek six, and get an extra super soldier killing machine for free'?" mocked Tony.

"Three of these Hydra operatives that ambushed us are the super soldiers," Steve explained.

Tony groaned, and the sounds of his blasters kicking off resonated in everyone's ears. It looked like he’s got company, too. "Well, that's just perfect. Not only is Hydra onto us, but winter is coming as an unwelcome bonus."

"You couldn't help it, could you?" asked Y/N.

A blast went off a second before Tony answered with a simple "No."

It appeared that Hydra had stationed their soldiers in every building. Three were already locked in a duel with Steve and the others—two now, since apparently, Clint caught one off guard with a tranquilizing arrow. Bruce and Nat were fighting two, and Tony was trapped upstairs with one.

Y/N left Bucky's side faster than he could hold her back. She heard him curse as she inspected the names on the pods. She didn't know what she was looking for, but something told her the answer would be etched on the pods. With six super soldiers combating her friends, the question remained: who was the seventh, and where were they?

The pods all bore identical markings on their plaques, each displaying a serial number designating a soldier. Y/N moved methodically down the line, disregarding Bucky's protests. As she reached the last pod on the far left, she tuned out Bucky's objections. Suddenly, she froze in a way that even Tony's cold-resistance suits hadn’t thought possible.

"James," her voice quivered as she called, the blood in her veins turning to ice. "It's a trap."

Barely having time to convey the name she saw on the seventh plaque—the moniker that Hydra had assigned him—she heard the click of a gun.

Bucky watched with horror-stricken eyes as the bullet shot at Y/N faster than he could intercept it… faster than she could dodge it.

I am so excited for the next part!! Are you ready for the winter soldier to come out and play? 🫣 Share your theories on what you think is coming next!

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[brandi-the-fine-girl]

Viola Davis getting snubbed by the Oscars, only to get her revenge almost 2 weeks later by achieving EGOT status is iconic queen behavior.

[intomusings]

﹒﹒  occupations   masterlist   pt.   2   !

i’ve gotten a lot of requests for another random occupations masterlist so here we go ! i personally adore these and think they could be used more in the community instead of the ones we see all the time . click the source link to be taken to my first occupation masterlist . this is not categorized in anyway and is just a massive jumble of my thoughts but if you found this useful , feel free to like or reblog to spread this !

martial arts instructor

tour manager

social media intern

figure skater

olympic gold medalist

beekeeper

energy drink creator

concert promoter

*specific brand* intern / worker (rare beauty, netflix, alani nu, create your own, etc)

butterfly garden attendant

bookstore owner

cooking show host

surf shop attendant

mobile app developer

yoga instructor

etsy shop owner

glass blower

playboy bunny

professional mermaid

thrifter / reseller

private chef

treasure hunter

swimsuit designer

product reviewer

celebrity makeup artist

egot (emmy, grammy, oscar, tony) holder

former child star

romance novelist

country club worker (lifeguard, owner, manager, etc)

pageant queen

landscape designer

public relations manager

professional shopper

ice cream tester

chocolatier

fruit farmer

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𝓜Y 𝓕AME 𝒟R ✶

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— ACTING scene.

Born to cinematic royalty, the daughter of […], a multiple Oscar-winning Russian director and actor, and […], an Oscar-winning French-Lithuanian model and actress, it seemed only natural that the spotlight found […]. From her very first steps into the industry, she was destined to shake the world.

Her first role as a precocious four-year-old in Ponette (2002) stunned audiences with an astonishing portrayal of grief and disillusionment, carrying the film’s themes of innocence lost with an eerie maturity. This debut set the stage for a career of bold, emotionally intense roles. By 2006, she had returned with Little Miss Sunshine as Olive, snatching up an Oscar nomination and making it clear that her raw talent was no passing phenomenon. With each subsequent role — Léon as Matilda, Atonement as Briony, True Grit, and Lolita in the titular role — she not only proved herself, but solidified her place as the youngest actor to hold the industry’s record for Oscar nominations.

Her meteoric rise continued through her adolescence. Moonrise Kingdom showcased her quirky charm, and at just 15, she won an Oscar for the haunting role of Nina Sayers in Black Swan (2013). The following year, she starred in The Grand Budapest Hotel, adding to her artistic credentials. After a brief break to delve into music, she returned with a bang in 2017, snagging another Oscar nomination for her nuanced portrayal in Greta Gerwig’s Ladybird meanwhile only being 19.

The following years unfolded like chapters from a film lover's dream, she transformed into the unforgettable Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. Little Women marked another Gerwig-Chalamet collaboration, and her hauntingly layered performance in Strange Colours landed her dual Oscar nominations in 2020. Following these, however, she took a two-year hiatus, retreating from both the screen and the public eye.

In 2021, her triumphant return was cemented with Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, and she won yet another Oscar for Un Profil Perdu, a striking adaptation of Françoise Sagan's novel. She made her TV debut the same year as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit, snagging her first Emmy and completing her EGOT status.

In the horror genre, she became an icon through her roles as Pearl and Maxine in Ti West’s trilogy, a chilling and mesmerizing presence that has become a classic. Balancing this with arthouse flair, she won another Oscar in 2024 for her work in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, an achievement that only further cemented her as one of the most versatile talents of her time. Continuing her partnership with Lanthimos, she next appeared in Kinds of Kindness and took on the subtlety of a supporting role as Livia Cardew in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Currently, she’s filming Frankenstein with Jacob Elordi, under the visionary direction of Guillermo del Toro.

— SINGING scene.

In 2015, at just 17, […] stunned the industry with her debut album, Born to Die. While her persona had leaned toward a softer, introspective vibe, this album unveiled a darker, bolder edge, sparking conversations on whether her artistry was more than mere nepotism. The album, which she described as “a homage to true love and a tribute to living life on the wild side,” received widespread acclaim and earned her a Grammy, forever reshaping the path for singers with an art-house, cinematic style.

A year later, she proved herself a versatile force with Ultraviolence. At 18, she shifted to a rawer, rock-inspired sound that echoed late ’90s ballads—an era drenched in gritty romance that she knew was bad, yet stayed and kept on yearning. With this album, she traded the glamour of her debut for smoky eyeshadows, hushed rebellion, and a sense of reckless freedom. A true chameleon, […] effortlessly moved through each theme, establishing her as not just a hitmaker but a storyteller with profound depth.

By 2017, she unveiled Honeymoon and Lust for Life. Honeymoon, delicate and introspective, was an ode to solitude—a quiet journey of self-reflection after the chaos of love and fame. Shedding leather jackets and gritty, abusive romances, and leaned into a softer aesthetic with oversized ’60s shades, capturing the bittersweet nostalgia of being alone. Though tranquil, Honeymoon pulsed with an intense emotional current, a transitional phase in her artistic journey—a chrysalis stage that would blossom with Lust for Life.

Turning just 20, […] released Lust for Life, describing its aesthetic as a “retro sensibility with a futuristic flare.” With this album, she found an equilibrium, blending hip-hop influences with her signature baroque pop. She shifted her gaze outward, integrating a budding political consciousness into her art. It was her goodbye to the heavier, beat-driven tracks of her past and a welcoming of a more introspective, hopeful phase—a celebration of life and resilience.

Then, in 2019, she gave the world Norman Fucking Rockwell! On her fifth album, she wove together themes of freedom, transformation, and the raw beauty of survival, solidifying her as one of America's most gifted songwriters. Lyrically rich and brimming with Americana references—from jazz and girl groups to Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Springsteen—NFR felt like an act of defiance, celebrating the multitudes within her. Pitchfork awarded it a rare 9.4, making NFR her highest-rated album to date, a crowning jewel in her musical legacy.

In 2021, after a long, silent hiatus, […] returned with her sixth album, The Strange Colour of Your Body’s Tears, named in homage to the 2013 horror film of the same name. The album opens with the haunting ballad Without You Without Them, a reflective piece laced with gratitude, privilege, and the bittersweet reality of her upbringing. The tone shifts quickly, though, as tracks like Frou-Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires, Gibson Girl, and Ptolemaea dive into guilt, cynicism, and the inner torment that had long shadowed her life and career. With each track, she peels back more layers, embracing her darkness, fully leaning into themes of self-doubt and raw vulnerability. The album’s intensity reaffirmed her place as a visionary, a creator unafraid to blur the lines between beauty and brutality.

In 2023, she unleashed Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard, a sprawling, enigmatic odyssey through memory and myth. This seventh album is an embodiment of “psychoamericana,” a term that feels tailor-made for her evolution—a tangled journey through her personal folklore and the collective dreams of America. In an interview from 2014, where she once said she wished she was dead, and the media pounced on her, dissecting every word. Ocean Boulevard feels like a reclamation of that misinterpreted despair, an attempt to find rhythm in the chaos, a meditation in a misty forest of memories, with the strings and Wurlitzer tracing the delicate breadcrumbs of her reflections.

Looking ahead, […] has hinted at an upcoming album originally planned for September 2024 under the working title Lasso. Leaning toward country and Southern Gothic vibes, she explained her struggle with its identity, pausing its release as she wrestled with the album’s intensely American aesthetic. “It stopped feeling like me,” she confessed. Now, she promises a slightly lighter yet unmistakably pointed lyrical style, with classic Southern Gothic and country inflections. So far, there’s no set release date that is set in stone.

[celticcrossanon]

“Theresa Longo Fans has this amusing tea: "A music producer said MM pitched him at a neighborhood charity brunch. "I’m influenced by Alanis Morissette. I could go for that. I’ve always wanted to make an album”- MM allegedly said bashfully.“ The sarcastic side of me thinks the song "Toxic” by Britney Spears is more accurate as a musical influencer for MM than Alanis Morissette.“

Hi Celta! I saw this TLF "tea” and I nearly spit my own tea out in laughter as I read it. Meghan was “bashful”? Not buying it! The same Meghan who, as a bratty child, co-opted her friend’s birthday party and all of the attention, demanding to be called Queen? The same Meghan who had her face plastered on the cover of Vanity Fair, announcing that “she’s just wild about Harry,” thus deliberately outing their relationship to the world? The same Meghan who pushes herself front and center ahead of Harry, Charles, William, Catherine, and anyone else in her way? The same Meghan who never met a microphone she didn’t try to grab and make a word salad speech? THAT bashful Meghan?

Nope, imho that “music producer” anecdote is pure Sussex PR, hinting at one of her next fruitless projects that go nowhere - “Duets with the Duchess.” It’s Disney/Iger/“She does voice-overs” 2.0. No doubt she thinks that she can sing. If Beyoncé, Taylor, and Alanis can do it, she can, too, “right”? This will get her the G/Grammy part of her fantasy EGOT (no talent required). Meghanland must be a magical place to live! 

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Hi Nonny,

It does sound very unlike Meghan. The only reason I give it any credence is because of the ‘shy’ act she pulled on her first tours after being married? engaged? - the one where she was in grey with her hand over her mouth. It was obviously a very bad imitation of Princess Diana, but it told me that this is something that she would use if she wanted people to like her, so I can see her pulling the same stunt on someone to get them to do as she wanted. Otherwise it is laughable.

If this appeared in an article somewhere than it would absolutely be Sussex manifestation PR. I can’t quite see them using TLF to do that and I haven’t seen the anecdote anywhere else.

I’m sure that Meghan thinks that she is a marvellous singer. As you said, she lives in Meghanland - no reality required. 

[gay-aunt-jackie]

Julie Andrews rejecting her tony nomination for Victor/Victoria (which not only she was predicted to win but which would’ve made her EGOT), to stand in solidarity with the rest of the production who were not recognized. A true queen

[binkbonkers]

🏳️‍🌈Pride Month Day 10: Elton John 🏳️‍🌈

Elton John is a songwriter and pianist recognized as one of the most influential figures in pop music. John is known for his showmanship, flamboyant costumes and hits, from "Rocket Man" to "Tiny Dancer" to "Crocodile Rock." He's also known for his contributions to musical theatre and film, especially for his work composing the soundtrack for "The Lion King." In 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to music and charity. To add to his critical acclaim, John is one of 19 people to win an EGOT.

In 1976, John came out as bisexual, and in 1992, he told Rolling Stone that he was comfortable being gay. John had public relationships with both men and women, and his is currently married to David Furnish as of 2014, the year when same-sex marriage became legal in the UK. Not only has he been vocal about his sexuality, but he also was a driving force in the fight against AIDS. In 1992, he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised £300 million for the cause.