Ep. 149: The Horn of Plenty Honky Tonk | Study Break

In this edition of Study Break, we survey the triumph and tragedy of the 2026 Grammys and deliver our official assessment of the Momania (The Moment + Melania) double feature. The declaration of war on Sombr is formally expanded to include newcomer Olivia Dean, and the strange theater of Latino representation in Hollywood comes under review. Elsewhere, several urgent notes are issued to the pop music PR puppeteers who seem to have lost motor control of talents like Jelly Roll and Billie Eilish. We also unpack the honky tonk heartbreak of Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos, Gaga’s McQueen resurrection, Justin Bieber’s soulful Captain Underpants realness, the newest wave of Windrush Generation excellence, and more!Links:Sacheen Littlefeather accepting an Oscar on behalf of Marlon BrandoAdan Banuelos Arrested for Public IntoxicationBella Hadid dancing in a Honky Tonk with Adan BanuelosTheo Von on Jelly Roll Acceptance SpeechesZillennial Cozy Funk Wedding This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe