The Brunch round-up for September 13: The week and how it made us feel

Reserving a session. Ariana Grande is driving again from the MTV VMAs with Video of the 12 months, Finest Pop, and Finest Longform Video awards in her trunk. However we’re extra excited that she thanked her therapists in her acceptance speech. Blackpink’s Rosé, who gained Track of the 12 months for APT, thanked her shrink too. Lastly, a nod to the true heroes! Ariana Grande thanked her therapists on the MTV VMAs. So did Blackpink’s Rosé. (INSTAGRAM/@MTV) Every time meals reveals up on Japanese TV reveals, the producers show an indication saying the workers ate it later. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Cleansing crumbs. Our least fav Hollywood trope: Teenagers who chunk into one piece of toast and exit the scene, leaving the monster breakfast unfold untouched. With Korean dramas, not less than, the fellows wolf down ramen and bibimbap bowls. The GOAT: Japan. Every time meals function on display screen, they show an indication that claims, “The workers ate it later”. Cute! China organised an exhibition of ugly merchandise. Would you purchase this cellphone case? (INSTAGRAM/@CHINAINSIDER) Ugly crying. The Chinese language; one step forward, as typical. Final month, a purchasing website organised a present of greater than 300 unappealing merchandise – the shortlist for his or her annual Ugly Stuff Competitors. There have been felt collectible figurines, sandals that appeared like wilted cabbage, and nightmare-core artwork. And a stunning variety of misshapen cat cushions. Erm. Who categorised these as ugly? Malini Banerjee’s Indo-Korean romance novel provides off typical Ok-drama vibes. Saying Hallyu. We’ve given up anticipating Ok-pop teams to return to India, and for that Y/N second to occur with Jungkook or Jennie. Maybe we’re approaching all of it improper? Malini Banerjee’s Indo-Korean romance novel, You Had Me At Annyeong, is about in Korea and is as unrealistic as a Ok-drama. Nothing’s kimpossible in the case of love. The sexy-gothic Wuthering Heights teaser has us feeling all sizzling and bothered. Bearing the Brontë. Are you sizzling and bothered by the Wuthering Heights teaser? No? Simply us then. Catherine (Margot Robbie) kneads dough prefer it’s foreplay. Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) broods shirtless, as Charli XCX’s breathy vocals echo. The moors have by no means been thirstier. Name it attractive gothic. Name the English division. Lindsay Lohan all of the sudden seems to be 25 once more. The Deep Aircraft facelift is simply too good to be true. (SHUTTERSTOCK) Wanting lifted. Lindsay Lohan all of the sudden seems to be 25 once more, Kris Jenner has misplaced her comical cheek implants, even Brad Pitt seems to be ironed out. The outdated indicators of beauty surgical procedure (too-tight pores and skin, shock brows, everlasting grin) have given approach to an undetectable new process. Docs name it The Deep Aircraft facelift. We name it a jab nicely accomplished. Transfer over, Nick Jonas. India has a brand new nationwide jiju: Travis Kelce. (INSTAGRAM/@SADDI.GALLII) Responsible as sin. Transfer over, Nick Jonas. India has a brand new nationwide jiju: Travis Kelce. Ever since his proposal to Taylor Swift, Indian followers have been in celebration mode. This week, @LoserTaylorsVersion is throwing an offline sangeet – dancing, dhols, Bollywood bangers – every little thing. Okay, however who’s stealing his sneakers from the mandap? We love that @DramaShree makes use of Reels to point out India for what it truly is. (INSTAGRAM/@DRAMASHREE) Spitting truths. In a feed filled with stereotypes, mimicry and accents, we’re loving what @DramaShree does in her movies. One clip has her enjoying a conservative maa, responding to her daughter’s SA by “that uncle”, with disbelief, blame and disgrace. It’s humorous, however each barb lands. Hat tip to a comic who makes use of the medium to ship uncomfortable truths. From HT Brunch, September 13, 2025 Comply with us on www.instagram.com/htbrunch