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Jake Viswanath

Bio
Jake Viswanath is an Entertainment News Writer at Bustle, where he writes about film, music, and TV, but mainly about Taylor Swift. Jake's bylines have also appeared in PAPER, NYLON, and V Magazine. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and English from New York University. When Jake is not deciphering Taylor Swift's hints, he enjoys traveling anywhere he can go, FaceTiming his dog Ella, and getting in good workouts at Barney's. You can follow Jake at @jakeviswacare.

Reese Witherspoon Had To Prove She Was Sexy Enough For 'Legally Blonde'

Could you imagine a world where Reese Witherspoon wasn't the iconic Elle Woods? Well, that was very close to being our reality. Reese Witherspoon almost wasn't cast in Legally Blonde, and in order to land the role, she had to prove that she was sexy…
By Jake Viswanath

Taylor Swift Sees Re-Recording Her Masters As A Celebration Of Her Fans

Taylor Swift didn't let her master recordings go without a fight — even a high price tag wouldn't have stopped the singer. In her new Billboard cover story, published on Wednesday, Dec. 11, Taylor Swift said she would have "paid a lot" for her…
By Jake Viswanath

Watch Harry Styles Eat A Truly Disgusting & Revealing Meal With Kendall Jenner

It's official: Harry Styles would rather eat a scorpion than talk about One Direction. During his stint as guest host of The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Harry Styles avoided a One Direction question by taking a bite out of…
By Jake Viswanath

Cardi B Revealed How She & Offset Worked On Their Relationship After He Cheated

Cardi B has never been one to hold back, even if it involves her husband Offset. In a new interview with Vogue published on Monday, Dec.9, Cardi explained why she forgave Offset for cheating on her back in 2018. The star is the first female rapper…
By Jake Viswanath

Why 'Euphoria's Golden Globes Snubs Sting So Much

The 2020 Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, Dec. 9, bringing a whole lot of celebration and disappointment to a typical Monday morning. And one particularly heartbreaking reveal was Euphoria's 2020 Golden Globes snubs. The beloved…
By Jake Viswanath

Billie Eilish's "Xanny" Music Video Is A Haunting Directorial Debut From The Singer

Billie Eilish has become a creative force with her daring and innovative videos. Now, she's more in control of her visuals than ever. Billie Eilish's "Xanny" music video is here, and not only does she take center stage in the new mind-bending…
By Jake Viswanath

The Original 'Mulan' References In The Live-Action Trailer Include "Reflection"

Who is that girl you see, staring straight back at you? That's Mulan, just not in animated form this time. A new trailer for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the iconic Disney animated film is here, and while some people may be wary…
By Jake Viswanath

Billie Eilish Is Performing At The Apple Music Awards & Here's How You Can Watch It Live

Billie Eilish has emerged as the musical voice of 2019, and Apple Music is honoring her in a major way. Billie Eilish is performing at the Apple Music Awards, where she will be named Artist of the Year. The show takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at…
By Jake Viswanath

Lin-Manuel Miranda Worked With Taylor Swift On The Most Random Musical Project

There are some well-known, or not-so-well-known, collaborations in music that are frankly bizarre on paper, but go on to create true bops. For example: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's Cheek to Cheek, Beyoncé and Shakira's "Beautiful Liar," and…
By Jake Viswanath

Netflix's New Show 'Soundtrack' Looks Like 'Glee' & 'La La Land' Combined

If some of your favorite McKinley High students from Glee moved to sunny Los Angeles after graduation, where would they be now? Probably in Netflix's new musical show. The trailer for Netflix's Soundtrack is here, and if there's a joyous…
By Jake Viswanath

Alanis Morissette Is Bringing ’90s Angst Back With A ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Tour

One '90s rock icon is planning to use 2020 to remind you of how much her music influenced your entire life. Alanis Morissette is going on a Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour, as announced on Monday, Dec. 1, and it's essentially tailor-made for…
By Jake Viswanath

Lori Loughlin's Daughter, Olivia Jade Is Vlogging Again, But Not About The Scandal

Aunt Becky's daughter has something to say. On Sunday, Dec. 1, Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli returned to YouTube for the first time since the now-infamous college admissions scandal broke out. The YouTuber, who has over 1.9 million…
By Jake Viswanath

Find Out What The Most Popular '90s Rom-Com Is In Your State

There's nothing more comforting on a cold winter's day (or a lonely Valentine's Day) than a heartwarming '90s romantic comedy. But everyone's choice for the best '90s rom-com varies — even by state. In fact, the U.S. can't make up its mind on which…
By Jake Viswanath

The 'Sex Education' Season 2 Premiere Date Was Finally Announced & It's SO Close

Sex Education is almost back, and fans are ready to start learning. The Sex Education Season 2 premiere date has been revealed, and it's much closer than you may think. Classes will start at the top of the New Year, on Jan. 17, 2020, so start buying…
By Jake Viswanath

Cue The Tears — Zendaya Came Up With The Backstory Of Rue's Hoodie On 'Euphoria'

There were a lot of heartbreaking moments in Season 1 of Euphoria, but fans were absolutely crushed when the true significance of Rue's trademark maroon hoodie was finally unveiled during the Season 1 finale. And now, we know who came up with that…
By Jake Viswanath

Joe Is Back To His Stalker Ways In These New 'You' Season 2 Photos

Your favorite romantic serial killer-stalker is back, and he's ready for a new obsession. Penn Badgley is returning as Joe Goldberg for the second season of Netflix hit thriller You, and, as these new photos from You Season 2 show, the professional…
By Jake Viswanath

Producers Are Considering Changes To ‘Survivor’ After This Season’s #MeToo Moment

Survivor: Battle of the Idols has brought unexpected issues with the long-running series to the forefront, and the producers are taking notice. In a new interview, Survivor host Jeff Probst said changes will be made to the show following how…
By Jake Viswanath

'That's So Raven' Featured An R. Kelly Joke & It's As Wild As It Sounds

Disney has been suspected in the past of sneaking in adult references and content for older viewers to discover, but this old joke from a Disney Channel original TV show is a whole different story. That's So Raven had an R. Kelly joke in a Season 2…
By Jake Viswanath

The 'Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby' Trailer Is Finally Here & Yes, There's A Curse

The arrival of the world's newest royal baby is almost here — and no, Meghan Markle isn't pregnant again. The Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby trailer has been delivered, and viewers are in for a wild sleigh ride. In the third installment of…
By Jake Viswanath

Taylor Swift Earned 3 Grammy Noms For 'Lover,' But Fans Still Think She Got Snubbed

If Taylor Swift was nervous about the Grammy nominations announcement this morning, she needs to calm down. After all, Taylor Swift received three 2020 Grammy nominations, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, even landing a spot in one of the biggest…
By Jake Viswanath