MORNING TEA: Presley Gerber's Sudden Passing At 27 & Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking VMA History
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What happened to Presley Gerber and why is his story so heartbreaking?
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Good morning, Spillers. It's Tuesday, 22nd September. My name is Manisha Aswaran, and it's time to get you all caught up on the biggest celebrity headlines of the day. So by the time you get to work, you should be the entertainment expert in your group chat who knows absolutely everything that's going on. There is a lot around today for me to catch you up on, but first we have to start with a devastating story. Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rand Gerber and brother to Kaya Gerber, has passed away at age 27. His death happened at a rehab facility in L.A. Local police have said they responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9.30 a.m. local time on Sunday, and detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, but the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Police have said there is no indication of foul play. Presley was a model. He began modeling as a teenager, making his catwalk debut for Moschino at just 16. He has worked with brands such as Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta.
How is Taylor Swift reacting to her husband’s touchdown and what VMA record is she about to break?
And in 2018, he appeared with his mom, Cindy, in a Pepsi commercial inspired by her famous 1992 Pepsi ad. He's also appeared alongside his sister, Kaya, in fashion campaigns as well. Now, Presley has spoken openly about struggles with mental health, such as depression and addiction. He actually created an online series called Mental Health Mondays to discuss difficult subjects, and Kaya discussed the impact of his addiction struggles on the family in a recent Vogue interview as well.
What new award will Taylor Swift receive at the VMAs and how will it make her the most‑awarded artist?
Back in July, Cindy Crawford shared two childhood photographs of her son on Instagram to mark his 27th birthday. I'm so proud of the man you've become, but I'll always see you as my little boy. Love you, she wrote. It's just heartbreaking news and our thoughts here at The Spill are of course with the family and if this story has brought anything up for you, there are resources in the show notes. Taylor Swift has been spotted cheering on her hubby at a game as he scored his first touchdown of the 2026 season. Taylor was literally seen jumping out of her seat, pointing to her wedding ring, and she appears to be saying, that's my husband from what you can make out of her mouthing from social media clips.
That's a little bit cute if it's true, and it's actually what she's saying.
What surprise collaboration have Madonna and Charli XCX announced?
Also, Taylor is set to make history at the VMAs. She will receive the first MTV VMA Artist Director Honours Award. Now, this is a new award that recognizes groundbreaking music artists whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling. Taylor is also about to take over as the most awarded artist in the show's history, overtaking Beyonce with 31 wins. Now, before this announcement, Taylor and Beyonce were tied at 30.
What fresh evidence challenges the theory that Channing Tatum ran the alleged burner account?
Taylor is also entering this year's VMAs with 11 nominations, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year for Fate of Ophelia and Life of a Showgirl. Now, still to come, two huge music artists are collaborating and we've got the details. An update on that Channing Tatum alleged burner account and the biggest star from the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives seems to be walking away. This
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Why is reality‑TV star Taylor Frankie Paul leaving ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’?
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Okay, we're back and Madonna and Charli XCX are teaming up, releasing a joint remix titled Dance Terrier After Hours. It's a reworked version of Madonna's Dance Terrier from her album this year, Confessions 2. This is the reel that they posted on Instagram with the announcement.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened to Presley Gerber and why is his story so heartbreaking?
0:00–1:22
2
How is Taylor Swift reacting to her husband’s touchdown and what VMA record is she about to break?
1:22–1:51
3
What new award will Taylor Swift receive at the VMAs and how will it make her the most‑awarded artist?
1:51–2:35
4
What surprise collaboration have Madonna and Charli XCX announced?
2:35–3:06
5
What fresh evidence challenges the theory that Channing Tatum ran the alleged burner account?
3:06–3:57
6
Why is reality‑TV star Taylor Frankie Paul leaving ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’?
3:57–7:29
Speakers
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