Hello, Upper East Siders. Your favorite duo, Phoebe and Caroline, is back on the scene with all the juicy, scandal-filled details from Gossip Girl Season 1, Episode 7, “Victor, Victrola.” This week, we’re venturing downtown into the dimly lit, temptation-heavy world of burlesque as Blair and Chuck’s unexpected night out turns into a defining moment for their dangerously addictive dynamic.

Meanwhile, uptown isn’t any calmer. Nate’s family drama reaches a fever pitch as the cracks in the picture-perfect Archibalds widen, reminding us that even the most privileged lives can unravel spectacularly. And over in Brooklyn, Dan and Serena try to navigate their first time. Their attempt at a morning delight is derailed when Vanessa makes an unforgettable entrance via the fire escape window, crashing the moment both literally and emotionally. If ever there were a masterclass in impeccably impeccable timing, this wasn’t it.

As if that weren’t enough, we also dig into some tantalizing parallels with Tell Me Lies, unpacking the shared themes of desire, power, and self-destruction. Fair warning, darlings: spoilers for Tell Me Lies are definitely on the table in this episode. Grab your belinis, settle in, and prepare for a deep dive into the tantalizing performances by Blake Lively & Leighton Meester. XOXO, Gossip Girl. 💋

Welcome back to Your One and Only Source. Masks on, secrets out, and wallets wide open! Today, we’re talking Season 1, Episode 6: The Handmaiden’s Tale.

In this episode, Phoebe & Caroline unravel a night of excess, ambition, and carefully curated chaos, where fairytales are on loan, loyalty is tested, and the Upper East Side proves that status is the most coveted accessory of all.

Blair Waldorf is on a mission: a birthday scavenger hunt designed to deliver nothing less than a storybook ending. Jenny Humphrey gets her first taste of the spotlight. Sneaking into a world she’s only ever watched from the sidelines, her Cinderella moment comes with strings attached. As gowns are borrowed and boundaries are crossed, Jenny learns that fitting in often means knowing exactly what lines to cross. Elsewhere, Serena trades a night with Lonely Boy for a night with Rich Boy IV. In a room full of hidden faces, the real danger isn’t being seen, it’s being forgotten.

It’s an episode about appearances over authenticity, love as leverage, and the cost of wanting more than you’re given.

Don’t miss this episode of Your One and Only Source.

Because on the Upper East Side, darling, every fairytale has a price.

XOXO. 💋

Spotted: Caroline and Phoebe Connell, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of the elite. This week, our favorite sisters are back, dishing out the juiciest gossip from their whirlwind adventures. From Twilight-themed bachelorette parties in New Orleans to the latest pop culture drama, no stone is left unturned. Then they unpack the best sleepovers in pop culture history and the mugshot factory that was the year 2007. Will Caroline finally conquer her fear of flying, or will Phoebe's reading goals take center stage? Tune in to find out, because you know you love them. XOXO, Gossip Girl.