Hello friends! I’m Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the The listour weekly roundup of what’s new and noteworthy. In it, I recommended a range of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen to, read, and binge. I’ll take you through my favorites.
What to watch
📺 The Golden Bachelorette celebrates new beginnings
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When: The season premiere of The Golden Bachelorette airs September 18 on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET
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What you need to know: A group of men, ages 57 to 69, compete for the affections of Joan Vassos, a former school administrator who is a fan favorite of The Golden Bachelorwhich she left prematurely to support her daughter after she gave birth. [Yahoo Entertainment/People]
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Why I’m going to watch it: So many dating competition shows end up being a launching pad for future influencers and that’s fine, but there’s something beautiful about how The Golden Bachelor a friendship that gives me hope for more than just a proposal. [The Ringer/Yahoo Entertainment]
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Bonus round: It’s not the only reality competition show that’s started this week: we’ll be watching Anna Delvey compete in Dancing with the stars and our old friend Jeff Probst hosts Survivor. [Yahoo Entertainment]
🎥 The substance gets bloody and crazy
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When: The substance is in theaters from September 20.
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What you need to know: On her 50th birthday, an actress turned fitness guru (Demi Moore) is offered a “tool” to unleash an enhanced version of herself. The horror film skewers Hollywood’s expectations for actresses over 50, led by a physically demanding performance from Moore, who said she was on the verge of quitting acting before taking on the role. [Variety/The Hollywood Reporter]
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Why I recommend it: I endured several disgusting and disturbing moments with my mouth open, but each time my jaw kept dropping as I realized how unique and original the shocks were. [IndieWire]
What should you listen to?
🎧 Katy Perry Wants to Expand a Life of Hits
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When: Katy Perry’s 143 will be released on September 20th.
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What you need to know: The first few singles from Perry’s new album haven’t done great — she seems stuck in the 2010s era where she was at her peak, and she’s stirred up a few controversies — but there’s no denying that she’s one of the most iconic pop stars to ever do so. Watching Perry perform a medley of her biggest hits in front of a stadium full of screaming fans live at the VMAs reminded me just how phenomenal she can be. [Yahoo Entertainment/Rolling Stone/USA Today]
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Why I’m going to listen to it: I guess I owe it to her to listen to her. If her new work doesn’t resonate with fans, maybe this will convince her to revive her hugely successful Vegas residency. [USA Today]
What to read
📚 Rumaan Alam’s Right it’s all about money
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When: Right by Rumaan Alam is now available for purchase.
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What you need to know: A woman gets a job helping an octogenarian billionaire give away his fortune in a novel that explores how money seduces and influences people. Another of Rumaan Alam’s novels, Leave the world behind, was nominated for a National Book Award and the film adaptation, starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke, is now available on Netflix. [Variety]
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Why I’m going to read it: This passage is a cracker. I bought the book immediately after reading it. [People]
What to binge eat
▶️ Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez revises true crime history
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When: All 10 episodes of Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez Available to stream on Netflix from September 19th.
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What you need to know: The anthology series focuses on the 1989 Menendez case, which you’re probably vaguely familiar with: Two brothers were convicted of murdering their parents, but they claim they did it in self-defense. [The Hollywood Reporter]
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In 2021, calls for the case to be reinvestigated surged as it trended on TikTok. Society’s continued obsession with their story has shaped the way we talk about true crime. [New York Times/Los Angeles Times]
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Why I’m going to watch: Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan managed to create a cultural phenomenon with their first installment of this series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
We’ll be back next week with our newest picks. Are there other things you’re excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out our guides to the best fall entertainment.
