As summer rapidly approaches, I think it’s time for a rundown of what’s hot — and what’s not — in entertainment, fashion, celebrity news, and today’s political and social climate!

Hot: "The Kissing Booth"

Is it cheesy? Absolutely. But “The Kissing Booth” is also one of the few movies in which romance is depicted as sweet and innocent rather than tawdry, and where a boy and a girl can truly just be friends. I found the movie in its entirety both endearing and uplifting.

Not: "Dude"

I grew up in the golden age of Pretty Little Liars, and, as such, I’ve always been a Lucy Hale fan. I was excited to see the trailer for her new movie, “Dude” on Netflix, but the dialogue felt forced and the plot disjointed.

Hot: “Gen-Z Yellow”

The bright, bold “Gen-Z Yellow” has arrived just in time for summer, and it’s probably already all over your feed! Try incorporating this stylish new shade into your wardrobe gradually with accessories, or bring the drama with an entire look based on this sunny hue.

Not: “Millennial Pink”

My sincere apologies to baby-pink devotées everywhere, but Millennial Pink is officially passé! Up your style game with this season’s “it” color. (see above)

Hot: Megan Markle’s wedding dress

Megan looked like a true queen at the Royal Wedding (aka The Wedding Of The Year™). Her Claire Waight Keller for Givenchy gown was classically stunning, and the accompanying veil, which paid homage to all 53 countries in the Commonwealth, was positively breathtaking.

Not: Katy Perry’s comments

I’m not one to partake in celebrity gossip, but Katy Perry’s comments about Megan's dress (“I would've done one more fitting… Kate won.”) seemed to me a ploy for attention.

Hot: Girl power

Right now is such an exciting time for women everywhere. Misogynistic behavior is tolerated less and less, Gina Haspel became the first female director of the CIA, and Stacey Abrams may well become Georgia’s first black female governor.

Not: George Tyndall

George Tyndall, a gynecologist at USC, was able to conceal the abuse of his patients for years. It’s incredibly disturbing that a medical professional, someone whose job it is to heal others, would engage in such conduct.