DAKOTA JOHNSON CONTROLLED BY TAYLOR SWIFT, GYPSY ROSE PLANNED KEN'S DEATH, D4VD'S WANTS OUT OF JAIL

Recap

Sloan’s latest Blind Item Breakdown jumps from celebrity-friendship speculation to several disturbing crime-related stories, mixing anonymous gossip, reported developments, and the host’s own reactions.

• Dakota Johnson, Taylor Swift, and Blake Lively: The episode opens with speculation that Taylor’s public support for Dakota—including attending her SNL appearance and bringing her a birthday cake—signals a cooling friendship with Blake. Sloan jokes that the three celebrities are “the human equivalent of watching paint dry,” then turns to Dakota’s dating life and worries that her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly may not be good for her. Dakota’s self-deprecating SNL monologue, including calling Taylor her therapist, is treated as evidence that she knows her relationships can be messy.

• Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker: This is the longest and most serious segment. Sloan discusses reports from Ken’s sister that preliminary toxicology found no drugs in his system, while preliminary autopsy findings reportedly noted an enlarged heart and significant artery blockages. Sloan stresses that final results were still pending but questions Gypsy’s early suggestion that Ken died of an overdose. The discussion also covers the public feud between Gypsy and Ken’s sister, Gypsy’s proposal for a “Ken’s Law” addressing online harassment, and leaked messages reportedly showing conflict over custody of their daughter. Sloan also plays a leaked phone message attributed to Gypsy and discusses comments from her former husband, Ryan, who said he would support her if she reached out. The segment veers into dark jokes about the case, but the underlying story remains unresolved.

• D4vd and Celeste Rivas: Sloan revisits the case and shares a newly leaked voicemail attributed to Celeste, in which she says she cannot understand what D4vd wants from her. The episode also discusses a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Celeste’s family against D4vd’s mother and members of his team, alleging that people around him helped facilitate the relationship and travel. Blind-item claims about another woman, Asia, and other possible involvement are presented as speculation—not established findings. Sloan points to messages and video discussed in court and notes that D4vd’s next court date was approaching.

• Lady Gaga: The host addresses rumors that Gaga used a surrogate, arguing that speculation about her body and how she became a parent is intrusive regardless. The segment then shifts to criticism of Haus Labs bronzers after a beauty creator said the shades did not work for deeper skin tones. The creator also alleged that the brand tried to get her review taken down; Haus Labs later apologized for shortcomings in inclusivity.

• Pete Davidson: A salacious blind item about Pete’s alleged sexual habits prompts Sloan to say she never wanted those details. The episode then plays a clip of Pete complaining that TikTok influencers make large sums for seemingly little work. Sloan and commenters push back, joking that Pete dated Kim Kardashian and questioning why criticism so often targets women in influencer culture.

• A blind item about Sloan: Sloan discovers that an anonymous item appears to describe a gossip commentator who skips stories involving friends. She denies doing that to protect anyone and tries to identify the supposed “cat friend,” joking that the item may have confused a cat with Jake Shane’s octopus persona.

• Kai Cenat: The show covers allegations made by streamer Reggie, who accused Kai and others of enabling inappropriate behavior involving an underage streamer. Kai rejected the allegations, urged Reggie to take evidence to police, and threatened legal action. Sloan emphasizes that these are allegations and reactions, though she speculates about the situation in heated terms.

• Zendaya and Tom Holland: A blind item claims the couple hosted a dinner where guests had to bring a significant other. Sloan finds the rule odd and potentially exclusionary, though she also notes that celebrity social circles may work differently from hers. A joking imitation of an invitation to dinner—with Tom apparently declining—provides a lighter moment.

• The Sprouse twins’ former manager: Sloan discusses serious allegations against former manager Joshua Workman, including reported charges involving boys, and notes his past conviction for similar crimes. She also revisits the twins’ earlier work with people later implicated in abuse cases, criticizing Disney’s handling of child-safety risks. The segment urges parents to pay attention to adults working with children.

• Matt Rife and the haunted collection: Matt’s purchase of the Warrens’ former occult collection, including the Annabelle doll, leads to clips of him exploring the museum with YouTuber Elton Castee. Sloan reacts to the spooky footage with nervous jokes about the objects moving and her discomfort in the heat, while also poking fun at Rife’s “ghost-hunting comedian” image.

The episode closes with Sloan thanking viewers for sticking through its 140th installment and alluding to a personal announcement she is still figuring out how to share.

Personalities Featured or Discussed

• Sloan — host
• Abby — co-host/commentator
• Ryan — Gypsy Rose’s former husband, discussed through his comments
• Other public figures: Dakota Johnson, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Machine Gun Kelly, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Ken Urker, D4vd, Celeste Rivas, Lady Gaga, Pete Davidson, Kai Cenat, Reggie, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Matt Rife, and Owen Wilson
• Elton Castee — appears in footage with Matt Rife at the haunted collection