Why Are We Ignoring The Ariana Grande In The Room?

Taylor Swift’s Wedding: So Crazy It Could Be True?!

How much money could BB pay Lu to go on the JoJo Siwa cruise? Plus, Instagram just rolled out a bunch of wild and wacky new features - here’s how to use them. Taylor Swift definitely, maybe had her hen's party at her Rhode Island mansion, you guys! We run you through all the compelling evidence, including how Travis Kelce spent his bucks weekend (yes, a bubble gun was involved). We also share the latest wedding theory surrounding the future Mr and Mrs Swift, and it’s so crazy, it might just be true. Nicole Kidman’s got a rumoured new boyfriend, so of course her ex, Keith Urban, is re-entering the chat. But what does it all mean?! Your weekly sports-ball bulletin is here, and we’re taking you through the sexiest players of the FIFA World Cup, their wildly accomplished wives and partners, and exactly what needs to happen for Australia to make it through to the next round. And yes, there’s still hope! Our ins and outs include a very of-the-moment fashion trend we’re obsessed with, an update on the humble martini and a plea to end a cringey Australian act.    - Mentions: Cotton On Brazil jersey [https://cottonon.com/AU/fifa-graphic-football-jersey/9361619550050.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23685063116&gbraid=0AAAAADHRTPGyTYEQoMPty_Su9n-sylMXu&gclid=CjwKCAjwl97RBhBWEiwAa9rbXQQUQYNkXlogZ5JAEDkBsl8S9eyoB1AAZLHNBTd8uzxESfvShTHTMRoCh8kQAvD_BwE] Cotton On Argentina jersey [https://cottonon.com/AU/fifa-graphic-football-jersey/9361619549979.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23685063116&gbraid=0AAAAADHRTPGyTYEQoMPty_Su9n-sylMXu&gclid=CjwKCAjwl97RBhBWEiwAa9rbXbaxlMJ0FDmWOCjuIvzks2Dprf25LJcndK7FAq7ITtRvg5kfjqwAyxoC4N4QAvD_BwE] Sign up to The Fifth Trimester [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f] Fix [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f]https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd]  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester [https://www.instagram.com/the_fifth_trimester/?hl=en] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why Are We Ignoring The Ariana Grande In The Room?

Content Warning: Discussion on Disordered Eating and Mental Health What words give you the ick for no apparent reason? We’re sharing ours and they’re pretty outrageous. Millennial style icons and the world’s most elusive twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, turned 40 over the weekend and it’s making us feel… middle-aged?! Plus, we’re sharing our top pick of ONE nice winter jumper each, because who has time for too many options. Then, the conversation about Ariana Grande we’ve been holding off on having, but we can’t stay silent any longer. We’re tackling Ariana, shrinking celebs, and the overnight death of the body positivity movement. Em Ratajkowski’s penned a divise essay for The Cut, titled  "Mother F---er: After my marriage ended, I began compulsively dating in order to figure out what kind of woman I wanted to be.” As our single mother dating correspondent, Lu has LOTS of thoughts. Next up, BB’s giving you the crashiest of crash courses in the 2026 FIFA World Cup - from where to stream it and when the Socceroos are playing next, to all the glorious stars to watch out for in the stands. We promise you’ll be an armchair expert by the end! Our ins and outs include an impractical new going out bag, cringey tech platforms and a dewy AF foundation.  - Mentions: If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Butterfly Foundation  [https://butterfly.org.au/] Souffle Yarn Crew Neck Sweater from Uniqlo  [https://www.uniqlo.com/au/en/products/E479157-000/00] Uniqlo and JW Anderson Lambswool Polo Sweater [https://www.uniqlo.com/au/en/products/E479896-000/00] Em Rata’s essay for The Cut [https://www.thecut.com/article/emily-ratajkowski-sex-single-mom-essay.html] Concept Fleet [https://www.conceptfleet.com/] custom beaded bags Lu’s new foundation [https://www.priceline.com.au/product/167230/revolution-superdewy-skin-tint-spf30-medium-tan-neutral-28ml] Listen to our Off Campus deep dive [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xxbzUFJmYpmGQ4tjPi7iu] Sign up to The Fifth Trimester [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f] Fix [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f]https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd]  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester [https://www.instagram.com/the_fifth_trimester/?hl=en] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are We Too Old For Off Campus?

You begged, DLs, so here it is: a very special watch-party episode breaking down the latest horny hockey show to dominate Q2 - Off Campus. Based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling Off-Campus books, the Prime Video series follows music student Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright, and Briar University hockey captain Garrett Graham, played by Belmont Cameli. What stars as a tutoring arrangement and fake-dating plot naturally becomes something much hornier and much more emotionally complicated. The show has become a global phenomenon, attracting 36 million viewers within its first 12 days and already scoring a second season. While it’s clearly made for a Gen Z audience, we millennials are LOSING OUR MINDS over it. Lu and BB unpack why we think it’s landing so well with our demo audience, the show's broader cultural impacts, and everything we know about Off Campus season 2. - Belmont Dancing At The Kid Laroi Concert [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVw7FSRshK/] (you're welcome) Sign up to The Fifth Trimester [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f] Fix [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f]https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd]  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester [https://www.instagram.com/the_fifth_trimester/?hl=en] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

NO GATEKEEPING: The ONE Beauty Hack That Changed Our Lives 💄

Lu is back from her sick bed and firing on all cylinders with crazy ideas. Should she audition for Big Brother? Should she become an anonymous influencer if AI takes her day job? Plus, we FINALLY have a date for season two of Heated Rivalry, so set your alarms accordingly. Where do you stand on online privacy? It’s a meaty one and we’re diving headfirst into whether the rise of the anonymous influencer is a good thing, a bad thing, or simply the next inevitable step in our internet brain rot. We’re also sharing our honest thoughts on whether or not we post our kids online, looking to celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake, and what we can learn from them. In extremely important news, we canvassed our amazing DL community to find out the one beauty hack that genuinely changed your life and the results are EPIC. From the hair-washing tweak that could change everything, to the blow-dry brush everyone needs, the glowy skin hack that actually delivers, and the sneaky trick for juicy, voluminous lips minus the filler, this round-up is about to become your new beauty bible. No biggy! Our ins and outs include a viral dessert that’s as tasty as it is cute, live music with your kids, and the opposite of pimping ya ride. - Mentions:  Hamish Blake on No Filter  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pPpECJD71HebYCBDzTPO9?si=m9rZOeSzQwOVNi82mLRiHA] Ellie from Freshen Up At Freshwater [https://www.freshenupfreshwater.com/] Elizabeth Holmes Bases Primer [https://holmebeauty.com/products/base-primer] Elizabeth Holmes Golden Hour Setting Spray [https://holmebeauty.com/collections/bestsellers/products/settingspray] Tan Luxe Face Drops [https://www.cultbeauty.com/p/tan-luxe-the-face-medium-dark-10ml/12703806/] AEON Skincare [https://aeonskin.au/] Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream [https://www.elizabetharden.com.au/products/eight-hour-cream-skin-protectant] Dyson Airwrap [https://www.dyson.com.au/airwrap-id-multi-styler-dryer-straight-wavy-107320-01-prussian-blue-rich-copper] Karin Herzog Vita-A-Apricot Anti Ageing Cream [https://karinherzog.com.au/products/vita-a-apricot-50ml] Viral dot cakes [https://www.tiktok.com/@alicias.kitchen/video/7643709123858582792?_r=1&_t=ZS-96uzHwc9gNs] - Sign up to The Fifth Trimester [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f] Fix [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f]https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd]  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester [https://www.instagram.com/the_fifth_trimester/?hl=en] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Madonna, Please Retire

Surprise, DLs! We have a very special guest co-host joining Bella today… it’s Gem! To kick off the ep, BB puts Gem through a “what you munging, pop culture” edition to find out exactly what our fave WDHTFT babe is watching, listening to and, most importantly, snacking on. Then the girls unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s oh-so-chic yet understated London registry wedding. From the two-piece skirt suit to the big hat and that bouquet, Gem and BB reckon this is going to completely redefine how brides get married in 2026. Plus, the girls reveal what they’d change about their own weddings if they were doing it all over again now. And what do Susan Boyle and Madonna have in common? Well, a lot more than you’d think. Both women are currently promoting new music in very interesting ways, which has us asking - is this the new playbook for how older women have to sell themselves now? Our ins and outs for the week include a clever little accessory Gem is loving and a very dramatic plea to cancel an age-old tradition that kids absolutely froth over, but we HATE. - Mentions:  Madonna's JFK Jnr Confession [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY8QJ-ZPSuD/] Madonna Getting Down with Gymskin [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY7tabogL5x/] All The Cool Girls Are Wearing Red, according to Sitchu [https://sitchu.com.au/fashion/how-to-wear-red] https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYpsZ52hMxr/Gem’s blazer cuffs  [https://www.amazon.com.au/JEWEDECO-Anti-slip-Stretchy-Armbands-Bartender/dp/B0F89KZ44G]https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYpsZ52hMxr/ Sign up to The Fifth Trimester [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f] Fix [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f]https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f95a9274c31b2fa76a29f The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd]  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester [https://www.instagram.com/the_fifth_trimester/?hl=en] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.