Do You Know the Enemy: Who Exactly is Steven Bartlett? Part 2

Well, Narnia has been given the final piece of the puzzle we were waiting for regarding our Steven Bartlett post from September 18, 2025. As we indicated in Part 1, Bartlett just has too many suspicious connections with shady business practices and people in the media industry to view his selection for Louis' upcoming interview as a chance event. From Simon Cowell, the BBC, Sony, et al. to Jonathan Shalit and of course his sudden attachment to Liam in 2021 and his recent red-hearted Soccer Aid association with Louis. 🙄

Never mind that Bartlett curiously continues to follow Maya Henry on social media, and even though he has portrayed himself as Liam's good friend since 2021 has no public association to Kate Cassidy. The "girlfriend" portrayed as the love of Liam's life. 👀 With this kind of connect-the-dots personal and professional profile it's hard to view Bartlett as anything other than a ready, willing and able accomplice in facilitating TPTB's public narratives related to One Direction. Remember that Howard Stringer (Rob Stringer's brother) served as the Chairman, President and CEO of Sony Corporation from 2005-2012. He also joined the Executive Board to the BBC in December 2013. This information is being provided again, just in case anyone is wondering why Louis and the BBC, have been strangers, until now. That's right. These byzantine, widespread connections all exist for a reason. That's how control is maintained/enforced. That's how secrets are kept. 

Never mind Bartlett's close friendship with Jay Shetty, who just happened to be the person selected to "interview" Kate Cassidy on April 16, 2025. Another lengthy "opportunity", in podcast form, that just "coincidentally" pushed the TPTB narratives of a fairy tale romance and Cassidy and Liam's eternal "love" for one another. Blech! All the while intermittently rewriting Ziam truths to now be about her (like the Angel number 4 suddenly being ["our thing"], and co-opting the significance of the lion figure that was also part of Zayn and Liam's relationship dating back as early as 2013. [Refer to podcast transcript for details.]

The Payne Coat of Arms is a Lion

And we all know that Zayn is a sucker for heroes.

Liam in Melbourne, Australia October 29, 2013

A revealing quote from Zayn for the newly launched game, Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells back on September 23, 2020. And what a coincidence that Gryffindor's coat of arms features a Lion. The symbol of bravery, chivalry and courage.

Which house do you want to be put in?I picked Gryffindor. I'm a sucker... [I go] straight for the heroes.

So with this shady background in mind, the world is now informed that not only is Steven Bartlett going to interview Louis for two whole hours, but for the first time ever, the podcast will be making history. How? Well, by amplifying/propagating whatever Louis says, while showing the podcast on the Big Screen. The publishing of an instantaneous transcript, as was done to Liam in 2021, apparently not enough fire power for what is about to take place. Just like the All of Those Voices Mockumentary was used in 2023 to get Louis on the record about Babygate, now TPTB are using the cinema format once again to have Louis promote their official public narratives and thus, wipe their fingerprints off of their abuses including the imposition of enforced closeting, "fatherhood". and the reformulation of certain "relationships" in the band. Just look at the sensational words being used about this upcoming interview now being marketed as an "event". 

• World Exclusive
• Cinematic Scope
• Global Exclusive Screening
• A New International Precedent For Content Distribution
• One Night Only Premiere
• Transforming a Digital Connection Into a Shared Cultural Experience

What a stark contrast from Louis' ostracism by the music industry for the last eight years, 2016-2024. The man portrayed in headlines, through 2022, as "Eleanor's boyfriend." That's right, "Eleanor's boyfriend". Not to mention how Louis' fandom had to wait to even get the official totals for his incredibly successful Livestream on December 12, 2020. And even then the accomplishment was buried under other stunt coverage about his mini-me "offspring" or his laddy-lad persona. A Guinness Book of World Records musical feat that would have received massive coverage for any other well-known artist. Especially, someone who had sold over 70 million records worldwide in less than five years, and was a vital part of the biggest boyband in the world. Instead, Louis was reduced to self-promotion.

November 16, 2021

Then there was the lack of publicity and airplay for his #1 UK Album, Faith in the Future, released in 2022. Where was the BBC then? Rolling Stone? Billboard? Simon Jones? Matt Vines? Crickets. 🔇 

Persona non grata until a gradual narrative turnaround in 2024

Louis has informed us in so many ways and explicitly in his music video, "Just Like You" that what we are fed regarding his public narrative is all planned. Not somewhat planned. Not mostly planned. But "25, and it's all planned". Miraculously, Louis is now on the cover of the Rolling Stone in 2025 seemingly from out of nowhere. [Well-deserved we might add and long overdue.]  

Just Like You, music video released 10.17.17

Interestingly enough, all this is happening after Louis told his fans last year that something was coming, but that he knew we (his fans) would be by his side. And we most definitely will be there, like always. However, that kind of seismic public image shift only occurs after something has been given in exchange - some kind of significant "concession(s)".  After all, the music world consists of mountains of corrupt business practices, hidden behind image clauses, NDAs, industry connections and gatekeepers (waves at Steven Bartlett), market concentration which reduces professional/artistic options and freedom of movement, and good old-fashioned threats. A protection racket, grounded in unlimited demands (deliverables) and media collusion.  While outsiders might simply use the words, captivity, extortion and/or shakedown. 

 

Since 2016, Narnia has written about how this Hiatus from Hell™ has been used for many purposes (besides the image and monetary exploitation of Harry Styles), but key among them has been to wipe TPTB's fingerprints off of their demoralizing and abusive stunts, homophobic lies, corrupt business practices, and public narrative deceptions regarding One Direction as a group and as solo artists. The biggest cover-up of all being that of Larrie. But certainly other plot points need to be cleaned up as well. After all, TPTB must be absolved of all responsibility for the torrent of rumors and evidence that has accumulated over the last fifteen years. Especially, Sony and Simon Cowell operatives from Simon Jones to Mike Navarra to Steven Finan O'Conner to Ben Winston to Kid Harpoon, and to Chris Frewin. It takes a village as they say because the list is vast and never ending. In other words, even someone with a passing understanding of history, understands that conspiracies not only exist, but that power elites thrive on them. And, true to form, now it will be Louis target-on-his-back Tomlinson, who will be the one to step forward and take the hit. 

A real beauty and incredible artist

So this brings the fandom back to what was announced on Tuesday and although Narnia did not know exactly how the charade would play out, we do now. This is not just an interview by some random podcaster suddenly interested in an intimate chat with a recording artist who has new music to share with his fandom and music lovers in general. This is an orchestrated, high profile moment, a large scale cultural event, designed to bring together a "global community" (viral trend) with as many "like-minded" individuals as possible to "take notes" while "witnessing" irrefutable evidence once and for all. Straight from the horse's mouth as it were. Just like Sony/Syco did with Liam. Bartlett is a classic example of the quintessential flimflam man. A perfect mouthpiece/frontman for those who wish to remain behind the curtains. 

"I'm so happy that we're able to offer this experience to our community. Increasingly, people consume content alone and we think there's a much better, richer, more valuable way to consume a podcast," said Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary Of A CEO. "Since our last screening, I have wanted to create a way for more people to watch it together, on the big screen, with friends, family and likeminded strangers, to learn, take notes, laugh together, network, and discuss. Cineworld has created an opportunity for fans to do that on both sides of the Atlantic and this is just the start of our journey to turn our podcast audience into a connected, in-real-life global community."  

Steven Bartlett

BREAKING NEWS!  As suspected there is a Netflix tie-in with Cowell's sudden Boyband documentary in December and Liam's Building the Band participation in 2024, (the series that began to air a few months ago in July, but was filmed last summer). Now we are learning that Zayn and Louis will be working on a three-part Netflix "documentary" about their boyband past. Father narratives will be incoming for both, (another loose end needing to be tied up) as well as the reinforcement of all the significant public Liam narratives that critical thinking fans are still justly questioning, nearly a year later.

Thanks Harry, for the Sted Sarandos alias to let the public know that even though you are still relegated to the love that dares not speak its name in this shifting narrative, that you are most definitely, very much a part of One Direction, but being silenced/separated from the rest of the group, just like always. [For those unaware, Ted Sarandos is the CEO of Netflix.]

No doubt this is all part of the same mega deal that is now allowing Louis and Zayn to move forward. Unfortunately, the bittersweet 🍋 aspect of this hard won image shift is that trade-offs must be made. Let's not lose sight of the fact that power almost never relinquishes power without something being given back in return. 

The key to remember now is that regardless of how much coercion or dirty dealing the guys have had to cope with to get to where they are today, that we are still the greatest team the world has ever seen. This means we must move forward into this new era together. We know what we know and no judgmental Tik Tokers are going to "exterminate" or eradicate what we've seen, heard and celebrated for 15 years. Even Niall cryptically "spoke up" recently, reminding us to never forget to take care of ourselves. So something big is coming.

Louis has always reminded us that we are interdependent. We need him. He needs us. All of us. Separate the truth from the lies and question the rest. Never forget that life is bitter and sweet. Take a sip of that iced-chilled glass of Lemonade and don't let go of what is most meaningful. Like immutable love.

Harry and Stomper looking up at the sky from his "Satellite" music video, May 3, 2023, 

As next week draws near, Narnia suspects that Louis is going to be made to lie about many topics, but especially about that one irreplaceable person in the world who means the most to him. (See above.)  So be prepared for massive trolling and bots to be unleashed across the social media ecosystem. Just like they were against Liam on Oscar night, 2022.  Amid the chaos, expect tabloid headlines and Larrie fandom mockery. Throughout the mayhem, dig in, and remember to stay grounded in reality, supported by fifteen years of evidence. Ignore those false conspiracies that Sony/Cowell continue to disseminate so that they can be left off the hook and walk between the raindrops. How convenient that TPTB never seem to be blamed for any abuses in these prearranged interviews. Just think about that. Like with most abusive relationships where there is a power imbalance, the victim is exploited again and again until something changes.  

After all these years, if any two people deserve the benefit of the doubt and to be embraced and accepted for who they really are and the compromises they have had to make along the way simply to chase their dreams, those individuals would be Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles. Take a calming deep breath, smile softly, then gaze up at the sky. 

Cue the music:

🎶We'll be alright.

🎶We'll be alright.

🎶We'll be alright.

                                   Looks like certain folks don't appreciate critical thinking. Sad!

Oh, and look who just happened to 'like' this surely "spur-of-the-moment" point of view with an obvious vested interest in safeguarding Steven Bartlett's reputation. Self-serving much, Steven.

Just remember, when all is said and done, that Louis is trying to navigate through some perilous shark infested waters and a large part of his remarkable strength and resiliency comes from us. Same goes for all of the guys.

'Cause we made it

Underestimated

And always underrated

Now we're saying goodbye

Waving to the hard times

Yeah, it's going to be alright - "We Made It"

Away From Home Festival, Crystal Palace 8.30.21 

Pic sources:  PR Newswire, The Mirror, Twitter, Tumblr, Tik Tok, Diary of a CEO, Rolling Stone

Playlist:  Lemonade - Louis Tomlinson

               Music From a Sushi Restaurant - Harry Styles

Tokyo Marathon 2025, "The Boys", and Broadway's "Othello": Exploiting High Profile Events to Closet Your Fav Couple

 

After nearly five years of dead time in the Supernatural television fandom, it's like no time has elapsed at all when Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles reemerge in 2025 for a new reunion gig.

Nothing has changed one bit because Jared and Jensen still need the third-party fun-inhibitor, aka Jensen Ackles' meard, Misha Collins, wedged between them before they can do a joint project together like the Prime series, "The Boys". 

 

While Cockles fans are acting as if Jared has been the third wheel when it comes to creator Eric Kripke being able to feature intimate interactions between Jensen and Collins' characters, it was always Jared Padalecki who Kripke indicated that he wanted on the show.  

Not Collins.

"the people wanna see Jared join The Boys." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I would love Jared to come in and do a guest spot on the show."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Jared/Jensen reunion would break the internet:

 

 

I don't see Collins mentioned anywhere by Kripke as a game-changer for his show.  Does anyone else?  All I see is Jared's name.

Yet, when the reunion finally happens, who is suddenly shoehorned into the episode/show? Misha Collins.

And who, once again, suddenly has to dig out the Q-Tip beanie to wear during the promo marketing for this upcoming reunion?  Jared.

 

Don't tell Narnia that Jared and Jensen aren't still together when,

1) Collins has to join the episode in order to rev up the "Jenmish" chatter, in addition to serving as the "third-party fun-inhibitor" between Jared and Jensen

and 

2) Jared is, for the 1000th time, minimized in the presence of his RL other half and the ever-present meard. This tells us that nothing has changed.

It's 2014 all over again. And 2015.  And 2016.  And 2017....and so on.

 

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And speaking of nothing changing (that's how it is when you follow the individuals that we do 😏), let's check in with longtime fave couple Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols.

While Jake is modeling the latest in American battlefield camo, combat boots, and Prison Break Michael Scofield coiffure, his better half has been pretending to be community-entrenched in Austin, TX - complete with lots of photo-shopping and enabling former colleagues!

How a Greek tragedy which is set around the time of the Ottoman-Venetian War between Turkey and (at that time) the Republic of Venice, in the late 16th century, becomes yet another Americanized military-glorifying adaptation should not surprise anyone.  Jake, representative Patrick Whitesell, publicist Mara Buxbaum and Whoever-Else-Is-On-Jake's-Team-That's-Making-These-Military-Maga-ish role decisions, obviously are in agreement that the more camo and combat/construction boots they can put on Jake, maybe, just maybe there's still a chance of making another Mark Wahlberg out of him.  

Despite some questionable fashion choices and time period setting, Othello still seems to be off to a good start on Broadway during preview performances and we like to see that for Jake.  After last night's official opening, we wish Jake nothing but great success on his new endeavor which will last through early June.

In terms of social media, it looks like this year's enabling "fan" accounts on X, formerly Twitter, that have suddenly appeared from out of nowhere, are named "Gyllenbrina" and "Kinghalll" (cool, original names, btw!).   If any of our readers happen to be perusing through Jakers' X search, both of these users will be in full force promoting his play, posting old photos in addition to stage door videos - and calling the 44-year-old actor, "bbygrl".  

Hey, interns, I mean Jake's fans, he's been around the block more than a few times (in those 44 years 😉) and he's got kids old enough to drive.  I think he's long surpassed that "babygirl" stage.  Come on, Mara.  😬

In any event, here's Jake taking a camo bow with a military-clad Denzel Washington during previews:

 

And while Jake was rehearsing on Broadway, Austin reappeared on his Instagram, allegedly in Austin, TX.  There was Austin, grilling steaks with some random guy we have no idea who he is, 

 

and of course, plenty of the family pupper, Otis!   Austin is also working out, then working out again, hanging with Otis, and working out some more.  😉.  

 

In the midst of all this, he did some great work supporting and promoting the stars of the movie he filmed in Georgia back in 2023 - The Six Triple Eight.   He also allegedly visited the Texas capitol to campaign for incentives for filming in the state.  

Austin in the ever-present black attire, of course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aaah yes, here's Paul Wesley again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, allegedly Austin attended the Austin TX Ladies Open with actor Paul Wesley.

Sidenote:  Isn't it interesting how Paul Wesley bounces to and from whoever needs GPS location assistance. 

Or, in another case, when Sony/Cowell needed him. Liam Payne fans will recognize him as having once "dropped" into Liam's "circle" in March 2022 (Los Angeles, Taste of the Future, right before Accentgate at the Oscars) and July 2023 (Saint Tropez, France along with respective beards to curiously celebrate Wesley's 41st birthday).

 

Before Wesley was helping out Sony/Cowell, he was helping to place Austin in Tulum, Mexico with Chlo Bennett back in 2016.  Who could forget the photoshop mess that was Tulum?

Obviously, Chlo's feet aren't a match.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amateur Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a hysterical presentation. 😂😄 Those photos and that entire "outing" will go down in photoshop history. 🏆

It's always fun to see Austin though.  We like his hair cut shout-out to his guy, Jake.  Look at these two. 😍

Harold and his big, tall Texan crayon 😉😍

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I killed myself on that last one.  LOL!!! 😅

From the worn and tattered, most popular pages of the handbook for How To Separate a Closeted Couple, we've had Harry Styles everywhere but anywhere near wherever Louis Tomlinson is.  Jake's in NYC?  Then sure enough, Austin "must be" in Austin TX!  Jensen Ackles is filming in Canada?  Then of course, Jared must be in Austin, TX, as well.  Louis steps back out into the public spotlight due to performances in London and Mumbai.  So, of course, we suddenly see Harry on a worldwide tour.  

Sheesh.  Set the clocks to these GPS phenomena. 

Interestingly enough, the shenanigans began with both Louis and Harry being in London.  While Louis was performing in London at Electric Brixton on March 6.  And Sabrina Carpenter was performing in London as well on March 8 and 9.  Sony made sure that it appeared Harry was in the concert mood, but opting for Sabrina's concert instead of Louis'.   

You can't even positively tell this is supposed to be Harry or his body double (allegedly at Sabrina Carpenter's concert 03.08)

 

And a marathon, you say?  Shots from behind, quick videos, over-dressing?  Why are so many of the runners in tank tops and short sleeves. The temperature at the start of the race was 55°F, so interesting with the headband, the long-sleeved jacket, the Air Pods, etc.  Too many tattoos to photoshop, Sony?  

As photos were "leaked" at a maple syrup drip's pace, there were too many pics with the bodies on top of one another.  Too large of feet to match the legs.  Too many legs in one spot.  In this photo below, you can see the diagonal line where two different skin tones were merged. Darker on top, lighter below.   Same old story. Or as Louis said back in November 2023, "These days you can't work out what's f*ckin' AI and what ain't".  Ta, Louis.

Here's another mess:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I mean, what are we doing here?   Talk about losing unnecessary brain cells looking at so many of those "candid shots" and videos.  It would appear that Sony and the Azoff's have likely found themselves a halfway decent Harry doppelganger. 

The big GPS placement was of course, the Tokyo marathon.  Photos galore.  Tabloid coverage.  Videos of the doppelganger, we mean Harry. Oh, and let's not forget that on the same day of the marathon, Runner's World website posted an article about Harry's participation.

Forgive our cynical selves, but none of this is good enough.  A LIVE video of Harry being interviewed at the race, complete with runners crossing the finish line is needed.  On the morning news. Without the dark glasses, headband and black long-sleeved hoodie, please. Throwing the fandom a bone with the sudden reveal of those thigh high Civita pet tattoo names doesn't satisfy either. The tried and true, throw the fandom a bone and they'll be silent about the rest, rolled out once again. 

Because after nearly 15 years of lies, corruption, chaos, and deception, these teams can't be trusted to tell the truth.  We have compromised media helping to enable these manipulations.   So LIVE telecasts are about where we're at with this nonsense.  If a U.S. presidential candidate can fake an assassination attempt, you don't think a celebrity can't be faked at a marathon?  Think again. Registering with his full name for all to see to provide proof he was there, doesn't pass mustard either. With a spectator count around two million and participants set at 37,785, Mr. Private suddenly wants everyone to know he was there. Try again. And, why so many resources and effort for one stunt? Well, Louis played in London just four days later and then was flying to Mumbai (One of the largest music festivals in the world) for a huge Lollapalooza performance. Got to make sure there's plenty of online "documentation" that Harry can't even be bothered.  

Like Oh My Godot's Grand Poobah once said:  

Sometimes you have to go big, to hide big. 

It always circles back around to Louis and Harry (Larrie).  Nearly 15 years later.

It always circles back around to Liam and Zayn (Ziam).  Although TPTB feel smugger about that pairing since October 16, 2024.

It always circles back around to Jared and Jensen.  Even 20 years later.

It always circles back around to Jake and Austin.  Yes, they're the kingpins at 23 years later.

The manipulations inevitably circle back around to ... other ... deeply closeted couples.  

 

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We're going to end this post with Travis Kelce, All Pro, Pro Bowl tight end for the KC Chiefs, regarding a couple of items.

The observation is one that we will also be delving into with more detail at a later time because it's a practice that TPTB have been doing for a while, not just with Travis, but with a couple other individuals that we follow here.  However, we're going to only briefly touch on it in this Musings. 

In the case with Travis, the PR tactic has been implemented almost since his fauxmance with Shifty, aka Taylor Swift, began.  

The tight end hadn't been seen since the disastrous Super Bowl game in early February, one which the Chiefs were obliterated, 40-22 😱. 

Supposedly, he and Shifty stepped out in New York City to go to dinner on March 14.  And the photos show Travis in loose, baggy clothing in order to make him look overweight.  From People magazine:

allegedly Mar 14, 2025 via People

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just how long is that plain white T anyway?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This wardrobe practice has been going on for awhile.  When TPTB aren't making him look like he's wearing tarps, they're photo shopping added pounds and rolls onto him.  

So that X (formerly Twitter) accounts like planted Shifty "fan" Scott Tea can comment on Travis' alleged weight gain to aid in the narrative that Travis is slovenly, doesn't care about his fitness, has greatly slowed down in speed and thus, is no longer of value to the Chiefs and should retire.

Flashback to the 2023-24 post season, when planted account Scott Tea (his old original X name) used a photo shopped pic to try and sell that Travis was grossly overweight.

 

 

 

 

Again, we're going to delve into this in much more detail in a later post.  But to be brief, Tea used photoshop in his screenshot as you can see here, the joining of two arms reflected by the backwards L-shape of different skin tones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT only that, but in other videos and photos, Travis clearly wasn't sporting blatant Michelin tires around his waist.  Like with Patrick, I think their weight can fluctuate at times, but the picture that Tea and other sheep accounts are trying to paint is totally exaggerated and therefore, false. Here he was in the celebratory Super Bowl locker room in '24.

 

One reason for the demeaning narrative is to aid in the "Travis has slowed down and is washed up" narrative and "needs to retire" mantras.  In addition, since the planted accounts love to hyperfocus on the name calling of "slob", there seems to be a desire by TPTB to put down and belittle (aka keep in check) the closeted celebrity.  The sudden and oftentimes explosive success of a closeted celebrity (namely one who is in a serious relationship with say, a band mate, a fellow actor, or teammate) seems to often lead to forced controversies, bad habits (drunkenness, alleged unruly or violent behavior), and "good-ol'-boy" cheating.  Just to name a few.  Anything to make these guys look a) unworthy or b) like a Gaston.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LATE BREAKING!!

Opening night for Jake and Denzel Washington's Broadway play Othello was last night.  We're excited to see that Austin (as well as longtime friend Matthew K Frost) were in attendance!   Great to see this.

 

 And here's Austin and Frost:

 

Narnia wants to ask Austin where was Otis?  😉  

We're just joking, just joking.  What a fun surprise today; heaven knows we can use any that we can get. 

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And so, what a way to end a Musings, right?  Thanks for visiting and never fear, we'll be back!  😂

 

collaboration:  Prairie Girl and Methodical Muser

pic sources:   MLP Forums, MariaEd48912372 on Super bowl video, People, Just Jared, The Crooked,

our playlist:   Still the Same - Bob Seger

                     You Can't Change That - Raydio

                      Full of Life - Christine and the Queens

                      Catch My Fall - Billy Idol

                      Change - Tears for Fears

Louis Tomlinson's Doncaster Duperies: Ringing in the New Year

 

Given last week's holiday shenanigans, a few friendly reminders need to be refreshed to provide a much-needed context to explain out-of-the blue photoshopped images, video footage that cannot be time-verified, and a tiresome het-driven narrative rekindled.

OTP Public Separation Rule #1 which apparently needs to be reviewed once more:

Rule #1:  Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Anniversaries, Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day weekend (yes, even Memorial Day weekend because in America, it's also known as a big "vacation" weekend).  These occasions are known as times for families, friends, significant others, and partners to want to be together.

So, like Groundhog Day, TPTB are going to do all they can to convince the public that an OTP is most definitely not together during holidays and special occasions.  Not surprisingly, the most cost effective and efficient way to convey this physical separation is to post manips and/or other visual images on social media to place the couple far apart from one another. If family can be used to amp up the authenticity, even better. 

Case in point.  Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols.

The holiday months of November and December are known as birthday months for their closeted children, as well as for Jake himself on December 19. Not surprisingly, under the radar Jake Gyllenhaal suddenly begins to be shown in NYC with the pretext that he is preparing for his big Broadway show Othello, co-starring Denzel Washington.  Here's Jake, for instance, with one of his many meards, director Denis Villeneuve, allegedly backstage at the Gotham Awards, held December 2, 2024.

That's some pretty creepy shadowing for an awards show don't you think?

So, where's Austin?  Who is usually placed in Austin, Texas. Oh, well, he's been conveniently cast in a sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, and guess what? It's filming in .... Australia!  LOL - could you get these two guys any further apart in the month of December? Two different hemispheres of separation. 

Here's Austin using his Instagram, to let everyone know he's in Australia, in the event anyone missed it.

And then predictably back in Austin, TX for a family Christmas. The pic was posted to social media on December 25 in case anyone wondered where he is spending the holiday. Remember, everything's planned. Then executed for public consumption:

This same separation tactic has been carried out by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles' team for well over a decade.  

And Narnia isn't just talking about the times when work is involved (touring, TV or movie filming, fan conventions, etc.), but specifically SAG holidays or some other special day, people and couples tend to share during down times.  If possible, Management is going to try to prove that an OTP is not even in the same state.  Bank on it.

When this happens, take pause and ask why would circumstances be any different when the special occasion is not only the Christmas holiday, but Louis Tomlinson's birthday, which just so happens to fall on Christmas Eve?  For TPTB, this is a double whammy!

True to form, Sony did not disappoint to exploit the opportunity to rile up the Larrie fandom while unleashing the trolls and other nonbelievers.  First came the photoshopped drop, with Louis exhibiting an impressive wingspan. Oh, and notice how the color black is "worn" so often?  Everyone's in black, all the time. Even during Christmastime when people tend to opt for more festive colors.

Now, why might that be?  Well, because this way, areas where people are merged together can be blended more easily and pant lines don't have to be visible. No way of identifying where one person's leg ends, and another person's body begins.  In other words, the color black hides the photoshop merging.  It's like one big mass of well, the color black.

 

The hand:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surely someone is looking at these images on a device other than their phone. This manip, for instance, is one of the least believable.  A photoshop so terrible that management gaslighting of the Larrie fandom comes to mind.

The sweater:

Here's a closer look.

 

Hmmm

 One more time. 

 

 

 

 

It's easy to see what can be missed when just a cell phone is relied upon to look at these photos.

Louis' face is a mess.  The fan's fingers are a merger of two hands - and the change in skin tones at the knuckles can be easily seen (is her gigantic hand even resting on Louis' shoulder?). Look at the difference in Louis' bangs and the merging of the tops of two different heads of hair.

Now some fans have already approximated the original age of Louis in the sweater clad photo that was used given that the pic is obviously of a much, much younger Louis Tomlinson.  Other fans also recognized that he had worn that sweater back in November 2022 for Faith in the Future Album Promo Day. Therefore, we are to believe that a teenage Louis is wearing a sweater that he wasn't even seen in until he was nearly 31. In other words, that's some pretty serious time traveling going on here.

But even if fans were unable to pre-date the photo (like Narnia), one could just look at this mess of a composite and be able to see that it's fake.

Remember:  all that's required is for one photo to be manipulated to discredit the remainder of the other released batch of visual cues.  And then when the same cardigan is strategically "draped" over a piece of furniture in the background of a Snapchat video conveniently posted on Louis' Birthday by one of his sisters, well hey - Louis must have been in Doncaster!  Right? That's the "same" cardigan!  And hey, when that "spot the cardigan evidence" is posted by Phoebe Tomlinson, well fans want to believe that she would not post something that wasn't true.  Confirmation bias takes care of the rest - those who never wanted to believe that Louis and Harry were together in the first place. Mission accomplished. 

Just remember that Phoebe may not have been proactively involved. A Sony intern could easily access her account to post the video. 

Come on, Sony.  This is so lame, it's not funny.

 

TPTB should be embarrassed.  This isn't Amateur Hour.  

Or (as Harry would say), is it?  😜

Okay, let's move on to another classic example of visual manipulation. The technique of "sliding" Louis in from the side, a common trademark of photoshopping placement.  This way, digital artists don't even have to try and re-size, align, merge, etc.  They just have to "slide" the celebrity in halfway.

Notice, here's more of the color black.  Let's face it, if someone is a fan and that person gets to meet Louis and have him pose for a photo but cuts off half of his face, why wouldn't s/he take another one?  Why are you cutting off half of Louis?  

Of course, there's something strange about that photo from the beginning, barring a "halved" Louis. There's the person in the middle who is obviously there but positioned too far back to be believable, while the shorter "fan" is then pasted in front of her. Are these two people even in the same place? This is what is called a composite photo. A pic where two images are layered together to create a new, unified photograph. Slide a photo of Louis in from the side and there it is. Wow! A photo of Louis partying with some random girls in Doncaster on his birthday!!!

Here is another photo, where it's pretty clear that a little too much has been cut off from Louis' leg, legs which should not look that "far away".   It's also amusing how that bust line was pasted (smashed) up against what looks like Louis' stomach.  But, hey - in addition to the separation, it's important to sell that het too. 

And to make Louis' out and about'ing in Doncaster that day look more legit, there was even a video.  But was there anything about the video which time-stamped it?  Could have been recorded at any time.

Are we picking on Louis?  Absolutely, not.  But this is his image being used by Sony to continue to sell their tiresome narratives. 

Most likely, Louis simply wasn't in Doncaster over the holiday and to celebrate his 33rd birthday.  He was with his SO, Harry Styles.

Namely, somewhere else.

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And speaking of PR laziness, Jake Gyllenhaal's team, who have needed to place him in New York City over the SAG holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah to New Year's, have his Instagram account simply post a video story about a NYC bakery called, "From Lucie".  Oh, he's not in it. Just the power of suggestion that he must be in NY. Because, no surprise, the bakery is located in the East Village. In fact, the establishment is coincidentally only a few miles from the Ethel Barrymore Theater where Jake's performance in Othello will be running in the spring and where he has likely been rehearsing on and off, but not necessarily during Thanksgiving. Or his Birthday. Or Christmas. Or New Year's. In fact, after posting this speculation, Narnia can't wait to see what new proof his team will be releasing in the near future to assure us all he is in fact in NYC. Remember teams have patterns and are oh-so-predictable in their closeting habits.  

 

Jake's Insta story from this past Thanksgiving on goodies from the same bakery, From Lucie. 😉

Just another example of how these kinds of mutual business arrangements work out for both parties.  It's too bad that geographic placement in order to separate an OTP, is sometimes one of the goals behind them.

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Who's going to be the latest friend, colleague, past co-star, actors' union, fellow closeted peer to help "speak up" for victimized Blake Lively?  How many Just Jared posts have there been on this story?

 

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Narnia expects and has already seen numerous photo manipulations involving Chiefs' players Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.  We've noticed them with some KC Royals players.  Let's hope this is not becoming an all-too-often unnecessary trend.  

The majority of fans in Kansas City are not watching these athletes this closely.  They want to cheer the teams on, attend games, tailgate, buy merchandise.  They're not invested in their personal lives unless something news-worthy happens.  So why are these two local organizations going overboard with their photoshopping - it's becoming too commonplace.  

This "sighting" is allegedly from New Year's Eve last night, involving Chiefs' defensive linebacker Nick Bolton.

This is how it'll look on your phone.

Looks okay at first glance, right?  And hey! How spontaneous, credible and organic does this look because they're in the pasta/rice aisle! Athletes after all are all about the carbs.  😉 

Well, something looks kind of off though... let's blow this up.

The bottom half of her face is larger than the top.  It's not aligned right at all.  Those are two faces merged together to form one.

The shelving in the top several rows also don't quite look aligned (?), but I think the point has been made.

 

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* LATE BREAKING *  01-01-25

Oh hey, guess what?  Another round of Louis Tomlinson out-and-about celebrating the New Year with fans.  Lots and lots and lots of fans!  No family to be seen.  Any recognizable lads??  No?   

Nope, just lots of strangers, I mean fans.  Narnia doesn't have the blogger space to keep posting all these photos and videos, Louis?!   😂  We don't know who all these people are.  

We at Narnia are just wondering why are there so many Louis Tomlinson "fans" gathering around wherever he goes?  And no sign of streamers, "Happy 2025!" signage, balloons, party favors and hats, confetti, horns, where is all of that? Even more curious is that Laddy Lad Louis doesn't even have a drink in his hand in any of these establishments. Not even a beer. What in the heck kind of party or street celebrating goes on in Doncaster during New Year's celebrations?

Because, once again, there was nothing in the latest batch of photos and videos released that time stamps when they were conducted/taken.   

Demand more from these lying social media teams. Don't reward them with anger or frustration. That implies they are doing a good job.

This fan gets it, folks:

 

 

 

Please don't blame Louis.  This is what Sony wants.  It's no different from any other holiday/anniversary/birthday prior to this.  Despite some loosening of the reins in other areas, there are two words which we must remind everyone of:

Simon. Jones.

Simon Jones is still at the helm of Louis' image.  

Just like the real death of Heath Ledger torpedoed what remained of the Brokeback Mountain fandom and Jack Twist/Ennis DelMar fan fiction on Live Journal. No doubt one of the intentions from the alleged death of Liam Payne was to extinguish the Ziam fandom once and for all.  

Those are two different situations, but this author feels that Sony may have learned what happened when Heath passed away and how it really decimated the Brokeback fans and any further inspiration for fanfic.

Ziam was real.  Ziam is real.  But this alleged "death" of Liam will quiet those fans and the continuation of accompanying fan fiction.  

Larrie is still very much active online and Sony's not going to relent in their intent to destroy the majority of Larrie believers and fandom.  

Don't let TPTB run roughshod over you. 

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* Later BREAKING * 1-05-25

Another classic example of how closeting and media manipulation works. Fans question the veracity of Louis' placement in Doncaster during the New Year's 2025 celebration and TPTB swoop in and use mass media to "document" and market their "official" narrative. What a surprise that the Daily Fail tabloid (one of Cowell's go-to enablers) is more than happy to comply with supplying the "authoritative" evidence. 

Narnia especially loved the use of Facebook as the community gathering hole for local responses and what a nice touch to "explain" why the hometown lass, Lottie Tomlinson, wasn't there for some family time. Thus, another thread added to an already-tall tale being spun. 

Once again, thanks to TPTB for telling the public what they somehow desperately "needed" to know (even though no one was asking) about Louis's holiday whereabouts. 

Oh, and Louis. Please say hello to Harry for us. Wherever you two are.  Happy New Year!

Louis is just a hometown lad

Collaboration:  Prairie Girl and Methodical Muser

pic sources:  giphy, Google Maps

our playlist:  Happy New Year - ABBA

                     What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme

                     Auld Lang Syne - James Taylor

                     Same Auld Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg