Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Olivia Dean is our Best New Artist, and I can scarcely believe how right the Grammys got it.
In this episode of Queen Things, I’m still sitting with the joy of watching Olivia Dean win—her voice, her ease, her stage presence, and that unmistakable feeling that we’re witnessing the start of something truly special.
From there, we’ve got a full pop-culture rundown. I’m talking Grammys performances that delighted me, confused me, and confirmed some long-held suspicions about who gets praised for doing the least.
I also reflect on influencer burnout, the identity wobble that comes with your twenties, when cultural commentary starts to feel less funny and more mean-spirited, and why I’m increasingly intentional about where I draw that line.
And because things feel heavy right now, I share a few small but meaningful moments that have given me hope lately.
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/ @iamkjmiller
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Celebrating Olivia Dean's Grammy Win
00:19 Pop Culture Rundown: Grammys and Influencers
01:17 The Impact of Taylor Swift's Text Messages
03:16 Reviewing Olivia Dean's Album
05:25 Grammys Highlights: Best New Artist Performances
13:02 Lady Gaga's Performance: A Mixed Review
17:21 Justin Bieber's Stripped Down Performance
22:13 Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy Experience
25:14 Trevor Noah's Hosting: A Personal Take
26:43 Family Dynamics and Political Discussions
27:24 Influencer Identity Crisis
32:45 Reality TV and Personal Boundaries
39:47 Cultural Critique and Grace
41:56 Teaching and Communication in Fitness
46:48 Hope Amidst Political Turmoil
52:44 Celebrating Kelly Clarkson's Legacy
54:49 Queen Things Logo.mp4
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References:
Olivia Dean Performing in 2020:
tiktok.com/@barney3000/video/7602310010172984598?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXKDAsPr3
Mikayla’s Post:
tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira/video/7600829055474142477?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXK3wbe7a
Real Housewives of Potomac:
bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac
Aubrielle Smith’s TikTok:
tiktok.com/@aubriellesmithh/video/7602106196337626382?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXI4s4plW
Protest at Ohio State:
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/22/three-people-arrested-while-protesting-customs-and-border-patrol-recruiters-at-ohio-state-university
The Kelly Clarkson Show’s Final Season:
people.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show-ending-after-seven-seasons-11898089
KJ’s Top Three Kellyoke Performances:
Happier Than Ever:
youtube.com/watch?v=D8b4cRb6Hl4
All By Myself:
youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5DdGmOfzk&list=RDAo5DdGmOfzk&start_radio=1
7 Rings:
youtube.com/watch?v=ptTiZpCnREY
Olivia Dean is our Best New Artist, and I can scarcely believe how right the Grammys got it.
In this episode of Queen Things, I’m still sitting with the joy of watching Olivia Dean win—her voice, her ease, her stage presence, and that unmistakable feeling that we’re witnessing the start of something truly special.
From there, we’ve got a full pop-culture rundown. I’m talking Grammys performances that delighted me, confused me, and confirmed some long-held suspicions about who gets praised for doing the least.
I also reflect on influencer burnout, the identity wobble that comes with your twenties, when cultural commentary starts to feel less funny and more mean-spirited, and why I’m increasingly intentional about where I draw that line.
And because things feel heavy right now, I share a few small but meaningful moments that have given me hope lately.
Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:
patreon.com/c/queenthingspod
queenthings.substack.com
💡 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE💡
/ @iamkjmiller
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Celebrating Olivia Dean's Grammy Win
00:19 Pop Culture Rundown: Grammys and Influencers
01:17 The Impact of Taylor Swift's Text Messages
03:16 Reviewing Olivia Dean's Album
05:25 Grammys Highlights: Best New Artist Performances
13:02 Lady Gaga's Performance: A Mixed Review
17:21 Justin Bieber's Stripped Down Performance
22:13 Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy Experience
25:14 Trevor Noah's Hosting: A Personal Take
26:43 Family Dynamics and Political Discussions
27:24 Influencer Identity Crisis
32:45 Reality TV and Personal Boundaries
39:47 Cultural Critique and Grace
41:56 Teaching and Communication in Fitness
46:48 Hope Amidst Political Turmoil
52:44 Celebrating Kelly Clarkson's Legacy
54:49 Queen Things Logo.mp4
---
📲 LET'S CONNECT
TikTok: / tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller
tiktok.com/@queenthingspod
📧 JOIN MY MAILING LIST: queenthings.substack.com
📧 EMAIL ME: kidar@kjmiller.co
References:
Olivia Dean Performing in 2020:
tiktok.com/@barney3000/video/7602310010172984598?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXKDAsPr3
Mikayla’s Post:
tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira/video/7600829055474142477?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXK3wbe7a
Real Housewives of Potomac:
bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac
Aubrielle Smith’s TikTok:
tiktok.com/@aubriellesmithh/video/7602106196337626382?_r=1&_t=ZT-93cXI4s4plW
Protest at Ohio State:
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/22/three-people-arrested-while-protesting-customs-and-border-patrol-recruiters-at-ohio-state-university
The Kelly Clarkson Show’s Final Season:
people.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show-ending-after-seven-seasons-11898089
KJ’s Top Three Kellyoke Performances:
Happier Than Ever:
youtube.com/watch?v=D8b4cRb6Hl4
All By Myself:
youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5DdGmOfzk&list=RDAo5DdGmOfzk&start_radio=1
7 Rings:
youtube.com/watch?v=ptTiZpCnREY
