Miley Cyrus Put an Empowering, Feminist Spin on ‘Santa Baby’ and We’re Here for It

Nicole Villeneuve
Dec 21, 2018

As the debate about the problematic lyrics in the classic Christmas song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” rages on, Miley Cyrus has taken it upon herself to update the lyrics of another questionable tune, performing an empowering version of “Santa Baby” on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show.

“I think I might need to change a few of these lyrics,” Cyrus told Fallon just before they took the stage for a performance of the song on Thursday, December 20.

The narrator in the 1953 song famously tells Santa she’ll wait up for him if he brings her the gifts on her list. But Cyrus didn’t like the implications of that. “Am I saying I’m gonna hook up with Santa if he buys me all this stuff?” the “Malibu” singer asked, also pointing out that the song makes references to wearing fur, which goes against her values as a proud vegan and animal rights advocate.

Fallon agreed, but nonetheless acted surprised when Cyrus opened the song by telling Santa that she didn’t want his gifts and instead had something else in mind. “Don’t want diamonds, cash, or stuff,” she sang. “Nothing that comes in a box. No more fluff. I’ve had enough. And I can buy my own damn stuff.”

Cyrus, joined by Mark Ronson, with whom she just released a new single, went on to proudly point out that she drives a “baller car” that she bought for herself. The only thing she wanted from Santa? Equality. “Listen, Santa, to what I say. A girl’s best friend is equal pay,” she sang. “Stop interrupting me when I talk. And don’t text me pictures of your…” (Cue Ronson’s ringing cell phone.)

“Santa baby, I’d love to know my ass won’t get grabbed at work by some ignorant jerk,” she sang, finishing her empowering rendition with her final Christmas wish. “Tell the dirtbags to put away their chimneys tonight.”

Listen to Miley Cyrus’ updated “Santa Baby” below.

What do you think of Miley’s new “Santa Baby” lyrics? Let us know @BritandCo!

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Two 'Yellowstone' Fan Favorites Are FINALLY Getting Their Own Spinoff

Yellowstone comes to a close on Sunday, December 15, but Beth and Rip's story is far from over. That's right, stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are coming back for a Yellowstone spinoff from creator Taylor Sheridan! Rather than a prequel like 1883 and 1923, this new series seems to be a continuation of the OG story we've loved since Yellowstone premiered in 2018.

Keep reading for everything we know about Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser's new Yellowstone spinoff about Beth & Rip.

The 'Yellowstone' spinoff "shares the most DNA" with the original show.

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Okay so we don't have too much official info on the Yellowstone spinoff yet (come on y'all the show hasn't even ended!!) but Deadline reports that the series could feature other cast members from the original show. PLEASE let Kayce and Monica (Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille) make an appearance. I just cannot get enough of those two.

And, naturally, "the new offshoot shares the most DNA with the mothership of any shows in the Yellowstone universe to date, which explains why it will be the first spinoff to carry Yellowstone in the title," according to Deadline sources. 1883 and 1923 introduced us to new time periods and characters within the Dutton family, but continuing the same relationship arcs and family dynamics will make this Yellowstone spinoff feel more familiar than ever.

Kelly Reilly talks "beautiful" 'Yellowstone' season 5.

Kelly Reilly told Entertainment Weekly ahead of the season 5 premiere on November 10 that "Beth is more like a wild animal this season than ever. When I read the scripts, it made me think [that] she is, for the first time, maybe afraid she will lose it for [her dad]."

And I'm very interested to see how the series wraps up this season's plot line of keeping the ranch in the family — and how that will affect Beth and Rip's future. "It's dark, brutal and desperate stuff — gaining power, losing it, defending and fighting," she continues. "It's bloody and at times beautiful in how it breaks them into their core selves."

“I read the last episode the day before we started filming,” Luke Grimes told Entertainment Weekly. “I couldn't be happier. I think it's a perfect ending for the show for every character. It's just a testament to what a good writer Taylor is, and it's a very, very profound, beautiful ending. I can't wait to sit down and watch it one day.”

We don't know what the 'Yellowstone' spinoff is called yet...but it'll have 'Yellowstone' in the title.

Paramount and Taylor Sheridan haven't announced the title for the Yellowstone spinoff yet, but based on those Deadline sources, it'll have "Yellowstone" in the title. The series finale is called "Life Is A Promise," and Yellowstone: Promise would be very poetic, but it feels a little too flowery for the Duttons. The giant tree on the season 5 poster makes me think of Yellowstone: Roots. We'll just have to wait and see. No matter what the title is, here's hoping we get awesome cameos like Bella Hadid ;).

Loving the spinoff idea? Check out This Gilmore Girls Spinoff Idea Centers Two Characters Way More Likable Than Rory.

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12 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Being A Radio City Rockette (From Real Rockettes!)

We might just be getting into the holiday spirit, but for the Radio City Rockettes, it's been Christmastime since September! In addition to a very enlightening game of This or That, twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan gave Brit + Co an inside look at what it's like to be a Rockette — and what they do the rest of the year. Consider this the perfect trivia for your Christmas dinner after you've mastered that Rockette red lip ;).

Here are 12 surprising things about being a Radio City Rockette.

1. Rehearsing for the Christmas season is a full-time job.

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Once the holidays roll around, the Radio City Rockette shows might last 90 minutes, but prepping for the season is a full work week. "The rehearsal season itself is six weeks long, six hours a day, six days a week," Courtney says. "So it is a long process and I feel like the rehearsals itself are like a bonding experience for us."

2. The Radio City Rockettes get some serious bonding time.

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"You spend a lot of time with the girls around you and within Radio City, our dressing rooms too," Courteney says of the Rockette rehearsal schedule. "I feel like that's the time when you really get to form those bonds with your sisters and really create magic that can be seen on stage too."

"Yeah, once we move into Radio City, this becomes your family, truly," Caitlin adds. "We spend every day, day in day out together, we spend the holidays together. So you naturally just become very close with everyone."

Each Rockette dresses up her getting-ready station.

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"Everybody dresses up their station to make it feel very homey," Caitlin says. "I like lots of like decor and festive lights, candles, all that fun stuff."

The women love to have treats in their dressing rooms!

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I'm literally snacking on a chocolate bar as I type this, and I'm not the only one who likes to have sweets on-hand! "I love Christmas cookies," Caitlin says. "We will do something with our dressing room and bring in treats every day. I feel like someone's bringing in something new."

The Radio City Rockettes perform up to 200 shows at Christmas.

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"The Rockettes perform up to 200 shows in a season, and the way that each show feels so special and individual, it's just amazing how you never know who's out in the audience seeing the show for the first time," Courtney says. "And the way the ladies in the line put their best foot forward every single time is so inspiring and made me want to give even more."

"It just really amazes me how dedicated and how hard working all the Rockettes are," Caitlin agrees. "And I think we always knew that, but then once you're in it, you have a whole new level of respect for how hard all these women work."

And each Rockette can perform in up to 4 shows a day!

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"I think sometimes people don't realize we can do up to four shows in the day, which is unreal and amazing," Caitlin says. "That might be a surprise to people when they're coming to a show. They might think we just have that one that day, but we actually might have two, three, or four in the day, which is pretty amazing."

But the Rockettes also find time to goof off.

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The Rockettes might be known for their precision, but Courtney promises their smiles are real! "We are having so much fun," Courtney says. "It's really just an amazing feeling to be on stage and we find times to laugh and joke around, but really obviously give our all to our craft. And I think people don't realize like we are really having an amazing time on and off stage."

The Radio City Rockettes really support one another.

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As you can imagine, a career as a Rockette comes with its challenges, but the ladies on the line always support each other. "I was really proud last year was our first season together and just to complete one full season is such an accomplishment," Courtney says. "I feel like we're ready to take it on again and know like we absolutely can do it. And with the support of everyone around us too, you know, you're going to get through the entire holiday season and you're gonna come out even stronger."

The Radio City Rockettes can work a bunch of jobs during the summer.

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The Rockettes have a busy schedule during Christmas — but that doesn't mean they kick up their feet the rest of the year! "Every person on the line has a very diverse background and they go to different job opportunities throughout the year," Courtney says. "People are pulled in different directions when the holiday season is over. The Rockettes do work year-round [with] different opportunities."

"We're always looking to continue to dance and work on our precision," she continues. "The summer though, our favorite thing is to go to the beach. We're from New Jersey and the Jersey shore is like our home. So if we're not dancing, you can definitely find us relaxing on the sand."

The best thing about performing New York City can also be the most challenging.

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You know how, when people talk about New York, they say, "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere?" That's because it's hard to live here y'all!

"This is just the city that never sleeps," Caitlin says. "There are people everywhere. It's always alive. There's just something magical about New York and I love that. And I think that could come with the biggest challenge as well: the city that never sleeps. You feel like you're going, going, going at all times. But that's pretty exciting to do at our age, living out our dreams. I feel like that will never get old."

"I feel like we have no complaints here!" Courtney adds.

Even as a Radio City Rockette, the work is never done.

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"I feel like there's always room for improvement," Courtney says. "Even today, as we're living at our dream, we're continuously working on our technique and our precision and going back to our foundation, I think the work is never done and you can continue to dream and accomplish some of those really major goals."

"Yeah, the work is never done is I think is kind of our motto," Caitlin adds. "Just keep, keep pushing, keep driving and just keep dreaming. And never give up."

The Rockettes are like one big family.

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Just like so many of our favorite TV show and movie casts, the Rockettes love to bond! "The Rockettes truly feel like a sisterhood and we are so lucky that we are real sisters on the line together," Caitlin says, adding that to dance "with your sister is everything we always hoped for."

And those connections make a magical experience like New York at Christmas even more magical. "[To] be welcomed with open arms has been such a dream come true for us," Courtney says. "We just love the holiday season and to celebrate it at Radio City, I feel like I can't imagine anything better."

Read 35 Magical Photos Of Christmas In New York To Inspire Wanderlust for even more holiday cheer!

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Lisa Kudrow's 'No Good Deed' Is Streaming On Netflix Now!

Turns out, no good deed goes unpunished, even in house hunting. Netflix's new comedy-drama No Good Deed (from the creator of Dead to Me) premieres on the streamer next week and features some familiar faces from your favorite '90s shows like Friendsand Freaks and Geeks. Buckle up because this is just one of the December TV shows the Brit + Co team already can't stop talking about.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Lisa Kudrow's No Good Deed, streaming on Netflix now!

What is No Good Deed about?

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The black comedy follows Lydia and Paul (played by Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano) who list their 1920s Spanish-style villa after they become empty nesters. Three very-interested families begin a quest to be the first to sign on the dotted line, hoping that the beautiful home will fix all their problems. But Paul and Lydia are keeping some secrets of their own — and the fact the home is more dangerous than it looks is just the first on the list.

“We meet [Lisa and Paul] at a little bit of a crossroads — it’s a really interesting time in their lives,” creator Liz Feldman says. “We know they’re about to go through some major changes. They know they’re about to go through some major changes in their [lives]. But they have no idea how major.”

Is No Good Deed available on Netflix?

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Yes, you can stream No Good Deed on Netflix now!

Who's in the cast?

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No Good Deed stars Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, and Luke Wilson.

“Ray is this instantly likable person who carries so much emotional baggage that you know is there, but he’s so good at hiding it,” Liz says, while adding that Lisa "is one of the most wholly unique, surprising, and subversively dark comedians on the planet."

“I felt so excited to be able to work with her in a capacity where she gets to really go deep as Lydia," she continues. We can't wait to see her!

How many episodes are there of No Good Deed?

All 8 episodes of No Good Deed are available on Netflix today, December 12. That means you can binge them all in one weekend! Or one sitting ;). Here's the full episode list:

  • Season 1, Episode 1: "Open House"
  • Season 1, Episode 2: "Private Showing"
  • Season 1, Episode 3: "Letters of Intent"
  • Season 1, Episode 4: "Foundation Issues"
  • Season 1, Episode 5: "Off the Market"
  • Season 1, Episode 6: "Full Disclosure"
  • Season 1, Episode 7: "Best and Final"
  • Season 1, Episode 8: "Sold"

Will there be a season 2 of No Good Deed?

Netflix hasn't greenlit a No Good Deed season 2 quite yet but stay tuned for official updates!

Don't forget to check out the best December movies coming this month — and the January TV shows you should go ahead and add to your calendar!

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Selena Gomez Is Still "Glowing" After "Surprise" Benny Blanco Proposal

There's one popstar who's ready to get her "love on" — Selena Gomez is engaged! And in addition to Taylor Swift throwing her hat in the ring for flower girl and Hailey Bieber seemingly sending love to the happy couple, Selena continues to feel great as we get closer to the big day. Here's the latest news on Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's engagement, because I simply can't get enough.

Here's how Selena Gomez's feeling after her engagement to Benny Blanco — and how they celebrated.

Benny Blanco's proposal to Selena Gomez proves how well he knows her.

Benny Blanco reportedly popped the question on December 11, and we know from Selena's photo dump that the engagement began in a park with a Taco Bell picnic. And honestly? I've never had more respect for someone. And ever Selena Gomez's ring found its permanent home on her finger, sources says she's been "glowing."

“They’re so supportive of each other,” a source tells People. “He wants the best for her and she wants the best for him. They’re perfect together. They really are.”

These two know each other inside and out, and considering Benny Blanco grabbed Sel's favorite meal from Taco Bell, the proposal proves it! "It was very her," another source says. "It was a total surprise to Selena."

It's those tiny moments that are the most romantic to me because they prove you're willing to go the extra distance on tiny details other people would overlook. "Benny and Selena were so excited to share the news right away with their loved ones," the source continues, mentioning that the couple had an "impromptu gathering" with some friends and family members after Selena said yes. "It's such a true partnership between them."

And Selena Gomez has talked about how much Benny Blanco means to her.

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Selena Gomez has spoken about how much Benny means to her, saying "he is my absolute everything in my heart" in the comments of an Instagram fanpage, while Benny told Howard Stern in May 2024 that he couldn't imagine his life without Selena in it. "I just know that when I look at her, I just say, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’ That’s what I always say to her.”

And in March 2024, Selena Gomez posted the sweetest tribute for Benny's birthday, honoring his "emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart." Now they get to spend every birthday together!

Check out Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's amazing proposal pictures for more celebrity engagement goodness.

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The 'Gilmore Girls' Creators Are Packing On The Drama In First 'Étoile' Leak

If Gilmore Girls andThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have shown me anything, it's that creator Amy Sherman-Palladino always has an incredible story up her sleeve. Her new show Étoile, which is coming to Prime Video, promises to be a beautiful and sophisticated look at the world of dance, and if the fact that it's from Amy wasn't enough reason to watch it, it's also Prime's first new show to get a two-season order! Here's everything we know about the series.

What is the next Sherman Palladino show?

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Following our beloved Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Dan and Amy Sherman-Palladino's next series is Étoile, which is set at two world-famous ballet companies in New York City and Paris. When both companies run into some trouble, the decide to swap their most talented stars in a last-ditch effort to save themselves.

And based on the first set leaks from New York City, it looks like Étoile will definitely be packing on the drama. This short clip shows Luke Kirby standing outside Lincoln Center in a serious conversation (probably about the fate of his ballet company, TBH).

"Well, guess that plan for early retirement will have to wait," Dan and Amy said in a joint statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). "Instead, we’ve decided to embark on an international journey with an unbelievable group of players and the most talented ballet dancers in the world. We will sleep when we’re dead."

But this isn't the first time ASP has forayed into the world of ballet! Her ABC Family series Bunheads (which premiered on June 11, 2012) follows Michelle (Sutton Foster) who moves to her hometown of Paradise and starts working at her mother-in-law's dance studio The Paradise Dance Academy.

Who will star in the new show?

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The best part is that the role of Michelle's mother-in-law is played by Emily Gilmore herself, Kelly Bishop!

When does Étoile premiere?

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We don't have an official release date yet, but considering THR recently revealed the show will finish filming soon, we're hoping to see Étoile in 2025. Just like Gilmore Girls is the ultimate fall rewatch, maybe Étoile will be the ultimate winter rewatch!

Who's in the Étoile cast?

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So far, we know that Étoile will star Luke Kirby, Gideon Glick, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge, and David Alvarez. Yanic Truesdale, who played our favorite Gilmore Girls concierge Michel, has also joined the series as a recurring character! I'm so excited to see Yanic working with Amy Sherman-Palladino again — it's like a Gilmore Girls reunion!

What does Étoile mean?

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Étoile translates to "star," and there are so many different connections here! We have the ballet stars themselves, but you also wish upon a star and reach for the stars when you're working towards a dream. If you ask me, Étoile is the perfect name for this series.

How many episodes does Étoile have?

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The first season of Étoile will have eight episodes total, but considering Prime Video ordered two seasons, we'll definitely be getting more episodes.

Are you excited to watch Étoile? Check back here for the latest news on the series, and stay updated on your favorite TV shows and movies on our Facebook!

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