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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Vanity Fairs Oscars after-party livestream featured TikTok stars Brittany Broski, Quen Blackwell, and Jake Shane. Jakes comment about a kid being annoying sparked backlash, with critics questioni...ng their journalistic credentials. However, fans defended them, appreciating their fun, viral moments and relatable celebrity interactions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fc2041b5595c01f
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On March 6th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news.
Vanity Fair brought in some popular TikTok stars for this year's Oscars after-party red carpet live stream.
On March 10th, Brittany Brosky, Quinn Blackwell, and Jake Shane handled the hosting duties, chatting with celebrities right after the award show.
During one interview, the group dove into a movie discussion where Jake called a kid annoying and Quinn blamed the mom.
The guest pushed back, blaming society for making parenting tough, like schools ending at three in the afternoon, while jobs wrap up at five or six.
Social media lit up with backlash right away.
Many called it embarrassing to have influencers instead of trained journalists on such a big event, questioning why pros were not picked for the gig.
But plenty of fans jumped to their defense, saying these hosts create fun, viral moments that traditional reporters might miss.
One person noted how Jake knows how to spark in game.
while the group brings a fresh vibe. Jake has said up front he's no journalist, just good at casual
talks on his therapist podcast. Brittany agreed, explaining fans crave relatable celebrity moments,
drawing from her own days scrolling Tumblr as a teen. This episode is brought to you by our
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