Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
February 18, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #185
About This Episode
Naomi Campbell claps back, Shemar Moore returns to Y&R, and we investigate the Mardi Gras doll incident. Get the tea on Jada’s lawsuit and the MLK landmark finally opening its doors.
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