In this episode of The Highlights, Macie and Lakin are taking on some heavy topics. They start with the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in Western NC and how we can help. Then the girls get into the recent lawsuits against Diddy and the hit Netflix show about the Menendez Brothers.

Chapters:

• 1:07 - Update on Western NC and how to help
• 5:20 - Diddy updates
• 21:54 - Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
• 47:42 - Upcoming Shows

Links to help Western NC

• https://ashevilledreamcenter.org/
• https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
• https://twocitieschurch.net
• https://www.purebarre.com/location/winston-salem-stratford-road-nc
• https://linktr.ee/synergywsnc?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaaiqaXwkSvnv-uyYhKO_Hewv_kV-wsveqilQNkrDyuo82v4eQvfCUgG5w_aem_IPmyTzkcrUfya2Z870_x8g

In this episode of The Highlights, Macie and Lakin dive into the latest celebrity gossip, including MomTok and the OG makeup gurus on YouTube. However, the focus is mainly on the P. Diddy and the serious legal troubles he faces. They discuss the implications of his charges, the cultural impact of his actions, and the broader context of celebrity accountability in Hollywood. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of social media as a news source and the influence of pop culture figures.

Chapters:

• 2:44 - MomTok Updates
• 4:16 - Halloween Costume Ideas
• 7:02 - Taylor Lautner’s Podcast
• 8:00 - Jaclyn Hill the OG Makeup Guru
• 14:26 - P. Diddy Arrested

Macie and Lakin break down their highlights this week which primarily consists of the new show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Before diving into their breakdown of the new series they talk about the book Fourth Wing and who they would cast for the TV adaption. Then they dive into the world of MomTok and gives their thoughts on each of the girls.

Chapters:

• 1:15 - Influencers Income
• 8:56 - Fourth Wing
• 15:59 - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
• 56:37 - RHOP

This week on The Highlights, Maggie Kelley joins to discuss all things Bravo and how she started her popular IG account @bestofbravo. The girls into the new hit show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the future of VPR, how New Jersey survives and even what’s next for Miami. Maggie reveals her favorite (and least favorite) bravoleb interactions, the tea that gets spilled in her DM's and so much more!

Chapters:

1:21 - Meet the face behind @bestofbravo

1:59 - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

3:13 - Starting the @bestofbravo account

8:04 - Famous followers

9: 45 - Sosa Kent

13:16 - Future of Vanderpump and The Valley

22:04 - Stassi is back

30:00 - Next steps for RHONJ

36:08 - Filming in Miami

43:28 - Potential cast for Nashville housewives

51:44 - Girls trip dream cast

53:41 - Below Deck

In this episode Macie and Lakin jump into the vicious cycle of naturally curly hair before breaking down their Highlights of the week ranging from Lana Del Rey dating her own alligator hunter, Bravo bringing it this fall, OTH bringing joy back to NC, to NFL being back in our lives.

Chapters

1:40 - Curly Hair Problems

4:13 - Lana Del Rey’s New BF

12:45 - Housewives Coming Back This Fall

28:44 - Jax Taylor’s Announcement

33:17 - One Tree Hill Reboot

37:04 - Below Deck Med Season 5

49:01 - NFL is Back

This week’s highlights cover various topics including Justin and Hailey Bieber welcoming their baby boy Jack Blues Bieber, and speculate on baby name trends with celebs. They also dive into the messy divorce between JLo and Ben Affleck. The conversation then shifts to the news of Jax and Britt from Vanderpump Rules filing for divorce and how that could impact The Valley. Finally they touch on the latest bachelor drama as well as the Kielce brothers securing a $100M podcast deal.

Chapters:

• 2:59 - Jack Blues Bieber
• 11:56 - JLo and Ben divorce saga
• 23:55 - Jax and Brit file for divorce
• 34:29 - Old school bachelor drama
• 52:44 - Kelce brothers $100M podcast deal

This week’s highlights cover various topics including the controversy surrounding the adaptation of the book 'It Ends With Us' into a movie, the casting choices, and the drama between the cast and production team. The discussion also touches on cancel culture and the power of the internet to turn on celebrities. The conversation concludes with speculation about the future of the movie franchise. Lakin and Macie discuss various topics including the divorce filing of JLo and Ben Affleck, their thoughts on the Love Island reunion, and their love for the reality TV show Below Deck Med. They also mention the Instagram account 'The Lipstick Lesbians' and their educational content on makeup and cosmetics.

Chapters:

• 0:54 - Back to School
• 2:35 - Taylor Swift’s Concerts Cancelled
• 15:22 - It Ends With Us Drama
• 33:21 - JLo and Ben File for Divorce
• 41:43 - Love Island Reunion
• 50:38 - Below Deck Med Seasons 3 & 4
• 57:17 - Lipstick Lesbians IG Account

Macie and Lakin are breaking down their Highlights of the week. In this episode they talk about their new mics and the much improved audio as well as their Blake Brown Beauty review! Then they go into all the drama surrounding the Olympics, Stassi being back on TV, the last episode of RHONJ, and their new adventures with Below Deck.

Chapters:

• 0:28 - New Mics, who dis?
• 2:26 - Blake Brown Beauty Review
• 5:30 - Olympics Drama
• 18:03 - Stassi back on TV
• 21:30 - The Valley filming
• 25:54 - What’s next for RHONJ
• 43:13 - Below Deck Mediterranean Season 2 Recap