2 Queens 2 Crowns

This week, we are diving into everything from Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter tour (and the real Act III theories) to the cringe heard ’round the internet—aka Sydney Sweeney’s ad for American Eagle.  Plus: is Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau? Are we about to get TS12? And what’s going on with Justin Timberlake’s mic (or lack thereof)? Oh, and Blue Ivy might be coming for all your fave Nepo babies—fair warning. Tap in! Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhImdovpE7jAw8H8R6-c-viKDt1-BOkb] IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow  References: Jake Dayton’s Taylor Swift Theory: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakedeyton1/video/7532193362825284878 [https://www.tiktok.com/@jakedeyton1/video/7532193362825284878] Elle Article on Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a65541339/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-montreal-dinner-dating-rumors-explained/ [https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a65541339/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-montreal-dinner-dating-rumors-explained/] American Eagle Campaign with Sydney Sweeney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNyA-6X0cI&t=1s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNyA-6X0cI&t=1s] Brooke Shields Calvin Klein Jeans Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXzR5b6HoIA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXzR5b6HoIA] Building the Band on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81701544 [https://www.netflix.com/title/81701544]

This week, we dive into the chaotic whirlwind that is Nicki Minaj’s recent string of online call-outs—from Roc Nation and Jay-Z to SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, and a few unlucky strays like Doechii and Cardi.  We unpack the claims, the conspiracies, and whether there’s any there there. Is Nicki protecting her legacy, or unraveling it in real time? And what does it say about the industry—and about her—that every chart-topping moment from another female rapper seems to trigger a firestorm?  We’re asking the questions and reviewing the receipts - let’s get into it! Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhImdovpE7jAw8H8R6-c-viKDt1-BOkb] IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow  References: Overview of the beef: https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-goes-nuclear-on-jay-z-meg-thee-stallion-desirat/ [https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-goes-nuclear-on-jay-z-meg-thee-stallion-desirat/] https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-and-sza-beef-explained/ [https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-and-sza-beef-explained/] Banned from NO (remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQtNjljym_4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQtNjljym_4]

This week I’m flying solo (Erica’s out with food poisoning — send her love!) and diving into the delightful chaos of the internet’s reaction to our recent Taylor Swift take. I unpack the Beyoncé comparisons, why I’m not here for the nonsense, and why I genuinely love making content that sparks convo. Plus: thoughts on the motherhood penalty, a Love Island mess, and my personal top 5 live vocal performances of all time (shout out to Cynthia Erivo for the inspo). It’s giving joy. It’s giving perspective. It’s giving one woman, one mic, and one very good time. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhImdovpE7jAw8H8R6-c-viKDt1-BOkb] IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow  References: NYT Article: Motherhood Should Come with a Warning Label: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/opinion/motherhood-penalty-career.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/opinion/motherhood-penalty-career.html] Cierra Exits Love Island: https://apnews.com/article/love-island-cierra-ortega-exits-377356df4eb101e3818150017ca2938d [https://apnews.com/article/love-island-cierra-ortega-exits-377356df4eb101e3818150017ca2938d] Cynthia Erivo’s Top 7 vocal performances: https://ew.com/cynthia-erivo-top-7-vocal-performances-sisqo-thong-song-11744743 [https://ew.com/cynthia-erivo-top-7-vocal-performances-sisqo-thong-song-11744743] KJ’s Top 5 Live Vocal Performances: Kelly Clarkson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtNc_AwzTDY&list=RDAtNc_AwzTDY&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtNc_AwzTDY&list=RDAtNc_AwzTDY&start_radio=1] Whitney Houston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bxfxE25Y&list=RD_n9bxfxE25Y&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bxfxE25Y&list=RD_n9bxfxE25Y&start_radio=1] Beyoncé: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZelBd4k6k20&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZelBd4k6k20&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD] Sara Bareilles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7ZB15y1tc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7ZB15y1tc] Fantasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0&list=RDjhCyrgK7vs0&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0&list=RDjhCyrgK7vs0&start_radio=1]

Buckle up, Queens. From the carpet heard ’round the world at the Bezos–Sánchez wedding to Beyoncé’s car stunt gone wrong (and her legendary recovery), we’re breaking down the tackiest, most terrifying, and most hilarious moments in pop culture this week. We talk Lizzo’s surprisingly strong mixtape, Taylor Swift’s growing MAGA-adjacency problem, and why Venus and Serena launching a podcast with Elon Musk is not the power play it seems. Plus, we check the comments section on the Baldoni–Blake drama and break down the Orlando/Katy split.  It’s a Queen Things episode, so you already know we’re gonna give you side-eyes, deep dives, and a little righteous rage. Subscribe, stream, and as always: don’t send us that wedding invitation unless it clears Canva. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhImdovpE7jAw8H8R6-c-viKDt1-BOkb] IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow  References: Bezos-Sanchez Wedding: https://www.instyle.com/lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-married-11747652 [https://www.instyle.com/lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-married-11747652] Katy and Orlando breakup: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-split-break-up-1235372559/ [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-split-break-up-1235372559/] Beyoncé’s Tour Malfunction: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-houston-car-malfunction/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-houston-car-malfunction/] Taylor with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/taylor-swift-under-fire-hanging-024509243.html [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/taylor-swift-under-fire-hanging-024509243.html] Venus and Serena Launch a New Podcast: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-serena-venus-williams-chose-elon-musks-x-their-unfiltered-video-podcast-what-we-know-so-far-1736272 [https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-serena-venus-williams-chose-elon-musks-x-their-unfiltered-video-podcast-what-we-know-so-far-1736272] Lizzo’s Mixtape: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lizzo-my-face-hurts-from-smiling-mixtape-listen-1236008536/ [https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lizzo-my-face-hurts-from-smiling-mixtape-listen-1236008536/]

This week we’re talking about what happens when selective hearing meets a comment section debating Beyoncé and Taylor fandoms. Then we get into the big stories: Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit gets tossed, Sabrina Carpenter drops an album cover that sends the internet into a tizzy, and the Grammys move the goalposts because Beyoncé had the audacity to win a country award. The girls are thriving. The public is spiraling. Let’s get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhImdovpE7jAw8H8R6-c-viKDt1-BOkb] IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow  References: KJ’s TikTok on Beyoncé vs. Taylor fandoms: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7508821108125371694 [https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7508821108125371694] Hailey and Justin’s Father’s Day Posts: https://pagesix.com/2025/06/16/parents/hailey-bieber-sends-shady-message-to-justin-on-his-first-fathers-day/ [https://pagesix.com/2025/06/16/parents/hailey-bieber-sends-shady-message-to-justin-on-his-first-fathers-day/] Justin Bieber’s post publicly ending a friendship: https://ew.com/justin-bieber-publicly-ends-friendship-defends-anger-heated-text-exchange-11755190 [https://ew.com/justin-bieber-publicly-ends-friendship-defends-anger-heated-text-exchange-11755190] Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit dismissed / Blake’s response: https://www.glamour.com/story/blake-lively-issued-a-powerful-statement-after-a-judge-dismissed-justin-baldonis-lawsuit-against-her [https://www.glamour.com/story/blake-lively-issued-a-powerful-statement-after-a-judge-dismissed-justin-baldonis-lawsuit-against-her] Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxDWGBxybt/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxDWGBxybt/] New Country Music Album Grammy categories: https://www.grammy.com/news/harvey-mason-jr-2026-grammys-interview-new-categories [https://www.grammy.com/news/harvey-mason-jr-2026-grammys-interview-new-categories]