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beckieliwaczCreated September 30, 2023
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- Check us out on Patreon!Do you believe in PR relationships? In this episode I talk about the four main reasons celebrities enter into contract relationships - to promote something, to hide something, to distract from a scandal, or to keep the
- Check us out on Patreon!I'm just looking for the Jim to my Pam...in today's episode I'm joined by the hilarious Keara Sullivan (@superkeara on all platforms, especially TikTok) as we discuss blind items about The Office cast members, and also
- Check us out on Patreon!Are you ready for it? Today I speak with a verified Kaylor expert (@taylesbianswift on TikTok) about the theory that Taylor Swift dated Karlie Kloss. We talk about the parallels in Taylor’s songwriting, the blind items
- Check us out on Patreon!Today I join @stfusherry from TikTok for a deep dive into the birth charts of celebrities (and, of course, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell) and the general world of spirituality and how it relates to celebrities.
- Check us out on Patreon!Today I’m joined by @skinfluencebymsk to talk about a vast range of pop culture conspiracy theories. Khloe Kardashian’s father, celebrities contracting Lyme disease, Mark Zuckerberg being a reptile, Armie Hammer’s canni
- Check us out on Patreon!Today we dive into the world of Swiftgron - the theory that Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron dated. Cam from the what i will say podcast and Swiftgron masterpost on Tumblr explains to us everything about this theory - from
- Check us out on Patreon!“I'll be listening to FluentlyForward in my bedroom, making no noise and pretending I'm not there." Today we are covering the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter! This solo episode covers facts on the franchise, fun
- Check us out on Patreon!Hello hello (hello!) today I am so excited to have Antphrodite on our show! You have probably already seen his YouTube videos, but today we speak to him about everything - from how he started doing pop culture tarot rea
- Check us out on Patreon!Let's explore the Upside Down world of Stranger Things! In this episode we'll dive into the conspiracy theory that inspired this TV series, the blind items of the cast, and different scandalous things that have happened
- Check us out on Patreon!From Les Wexner to the angels (talk about a contrast) we cover everything Victoria's Secret in this episode! We take you through how VS came to be as a brand, the background and blind items of Les Wexner, the background
- Check us out on Patreon!Your skin is ice cold, but the tea...the tea is so hot. This week we dive into the vampire fiction world of Twilight (the first movie only) and go over some notes on the movie, thoughts and blinds of the characters, and
- Check us out on Patreon!This friendship is one I've wanted to dive into for a long time! Cara Delevingne and Rihanna used to be thick and thieves, but lately we don't see them together as much. I can 100% see a future Cara and Rihanna friendsh
- Check us out on Patreon!It's getting colder...FluentlyForward is coming...and here we worship Enty, the Lord of Blinds! You know nothin', US Weekly! There is only one thing we say to PR relationships: Not Today! Okay, I'm out of references hah
- Check us out on Patreon!Can I get sued for blind items? Let's find out! This week I'm joined by Cece Xie of the Currently Workshopping podcast as she joins us for an episode to provide her professional advice (and as always, intelligent takes)
- I am beyond honored today to have Lorry Hill (YouTube and TikTok) on the podcast to talk about all things celebrity plastic surgery, cosmetic work, beauty standards and more! I've been watching Lorry's videos for years and it was great to chat
- With the new memoir Spare out in the world, I wanted to check in on Harry's blind items and see what the gossip world has been saying about him for the last year. Interested in more FluentlyForward? Join our Patreon for extra episodes or sign
- Royal tea on the royalty! (Haha, get it?) This week we dive into the Fab Four (William, Kate, Meghan and Harry) as well as the Rotten One (Prince Andrew) and all in between! Looking for more FF? Join our Patreon and sign up for our free newsle
- Watch the episode on YouTube!So, is Prince Andrew telling the truth? We break down his 49 minute interview, and show some photos of Andrew with Epstein, Ghislaine, and more, that you might not have seen before. Interested in more FluentlyForw
- Watch the episode on YouTube!Today I'm joined by the impressive Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At Acme to talk about a celebrity couple that's stumped me (and a lot of others) for ages: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Some love them, some hate them
- Watch the episode on YouTube!Have you heard of this rumor before? In today's mini episode we'll take a look at the facts of Ariana Grande and Jim Carrey's friendship, and then dive into the blind items and rumors that suggest maybe this was mo
- Hello, hello, and close your curtains! Today's episode is inspired by the latest season of You, and I'm excited to be joined by Christy from X Knows All to talk about the psychology of stranger stalkers, and incidents celebrities have had with
- Let's dive into the relationship between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, and why their chemistry is such a success. Interested in more FluentlyForward? Join our Patreon for extra episodes: https://www.patreon.com/fluentlyforward Sign up for o
- Today we're joined by The Authentic Souls podcast to talk about the society of Atlantis! We touch on the history of this society, the potential location of it, but most importantly...what their civilization was like, the rules, the schools, the
- Today we have the talented Antphrodite back again on the podcast to talk about psychic readings on celebrity, recent pop culture drama, how algorithms have changed the internet, and more!Timestamps:2:35 Ant predicted Taylor Swift’s “Anti Hero
- Hailey Bieber seems to be obsessed with Selena Gomez...but then give Selena's song "Perfect" a listen, and it makes you think...are these girlies both a little bit obsessed with each other? And is it hatred? Or do touchy photos together and twe
- May the blinds be ever in your favor! This week we dive into The Hunger Games - with some notes on the franchise, the alleged drama and rumors on set, and facts about the cast that were all part of this huge worldwide success. 2:50 TLDR Hunger
- I was fascinated when Melinda Gates told about the relationship between Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein so this week, we dive into the relationship between these billionaire weirdos and more!
- This week we're touching on the MH370 story that Netflix recently did a docu-series on. I want to dive into the Diego Garcia theory, learn a bit about this mysterious island, and explore why some people think this island could be involved in th
- Today I'm joined by Madisyn Brown to talk all about comparing female singers! We dive into the Ariana Grande vs. Mariah Carey feud, how Beyonce took Chloe and Halle Bailey under her wing, and how Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo became frosty af
- This week I'm joined by the insightful and wise Coco Mocoe from Ahead of the Curve for one of my favorite games to play - pop culture and trend predictions! Join us as we hypothesize on future trends and scenarios in Hollywood, as well as get a
- Check out our Trump episode over on Patreon! In this episode of our exclusive podcast series, we delve into the fascinating world of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and their family. Join us as we explore the latest gossip, blind items, and insi
- This week we welcome Bekah Day to the podcast for a talk all about grooming in Hollywood. We go over her Colleen Ballinger deep dive, and dive into some grooming instances in Hollywood that are confirmed (Jerry Seinfeld and R Kelly) as well as
- Dive deep and explore the vast ocean of conspiracies about the sea with us today! For today's episode of exploration we're joined by FluentlyForward Favorite Jenny from the Red Room podcast to talk all about mermaids, ocean lore, sea animals an
- How did the Jonas brothers get their start? And their wives? And then why did they split up...and why did Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner recently divorce? In today's episode we dig into their documentary, interview quotes, blind items, rumors and
- This is a re-release of an episode we first aired in April 2021 but with Mary back on SLC, it's a fitting time to listen again.In this episode we do our best to give you an overview of the long and sordid litigation history of Mama Cosby’s Prob
- In this short-form version of the podcast, we summarize what is being alleged in the lawsuit against Lizzo. This episode has adult language and mature topics. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/the
- Barbie has taken over! For those who have seen the movie, did you catch the fun legal reference at the beginning? Well Angela did and she breaks down what famous Supreme Court case was being argued and its impact. Cesie then summarizes the laws
- This legal brief is a bite-sized episode on updates regarding Jen Shah's restitution. Legal briefs are mini-eps on the things we want to update you on that can't take up an entire episode. Plus it provides you with more content! Let us know you
- In this last and final installment of our coverage on Jen Shah's sentencing, we are discussing her 78-month sentence including what was considered in arriving at that sentence, the purpose of sentencing, and what happens next for her. We also a
- This is the second part in our three-part series on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Jen Shah, and focuses directly on the prosecution's arguments on why she should receive a sentence of 120-months. As you will hear, the government p
- This is the second part in our three-part series on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Jen Shah, and focuses directly on her arguments on why she should receive a sentence of 36-months. As you will hear, her counsel tries to paint a fu
- Jennifer Shah from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is scheduled to be sentenced on January 6, 2023 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for a telemarketing scheme that started in 2012. In this episode, we
- We thought the day may never come. Caroline Calloway, the internet’s favorite semi grifter, has finally released the memoir she opened for preorder 3 years ago. Fans said it couldn’t be done, haters said it wouldn’t be done, and yet here we sit
- Vote for Jane baby. In 500+ pages Jane Fonda shares just about every detail from her first 60 years of life and within each giant chunk there are some truly gleaming life lessons about passion, creative fulfillment and what not to look for in a
- Nancy Jo, this is Alexis Neiers writing to finally give us her side of the story. It’s not about shoes, it’s not about the Bling Ring, it's a little bit about living a life that was Pretty Wild, but it’s definitely about a girl who was let down
- Brooke Shields is telling the real story of her and her mother because it's time to clear the air and let you know that you're not that wrong. In her memoir, Brooke explores stardom, relationships, and what could have been while trying to piece
- This week, we’re diving into the complex and honest pages of Sinéad O'Connor. She shares her life, her art, and her memories as they sit right now in a memoir that we actually recommend taking a look at for yourself once you’re done with this w
- If you haven't seen the book of mormon, this is probably the next best thing. Heather Gay of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City talks about leaving the Mormon church for reality TV and how she went from trapped housewife to real housewife.
- This week Ali Wong is crashing back and forth between breaking down barriers for women in comedy and simply being a vibe. In a series of letters she wrote to her daughters, Ashley and Claire finally feel like they’re reading the book of a stand
- Alec Baldwin sat down to list every word and proper noun he’s ever heard hoping that if he shook it up he’d have a book. This week Claire and Ashley read that pile of pages for you and hopefully they’ll be recovered by the new year. We’re
- This episode needs almost no introduction. Prince Harry was once a prince, now it’s a nickname. In his memoir, he speaks out from beyond his royal cage to either shake up the entire monarchy or just clarify his side of the story because he hate
- Class is in session. Gisele Bündchen has a perfect life and she wants to teach you the lessons she’s learned along the way. From kicking off her modeling career at 14 years old to becoming a top model and a full on celebrity by age 20, she’s li
- You simply cannot deny that Lea Michele is both brunette and ambitious, making this possibly one of the most honest memoirs of our time? This week Claire and Ashley get to find out what makes Lea, Lea. It’s mostly recipes. Come see us live
- Teresa Giudice turns the tables to make us question everything we’ve ever thought about prison. The Real Housewife turned inmate tells her story with medium level honesty and maximum detail, just not the details Claire and Ashley wanted.
- In one of the most anticipated memoirs of the year, Jennette McCurdy finally gets her time to slime the people that have silenced her for years. With captivating honesty Jennette walks us through how she got started in show business against her
- Even people in glass houses love some Sharon Stones. This week Claire and Ashley are on a journey from Pennsylvania to the Cannes Film Festival reeling from outfit mishaps and massive brain injuries. Get $125 off at Freshly.com/wormThank
- Girl have you ever felt overwhelmed by over 200 pages of the worst advice you’ve ever heard? You could wash your face or you could listen to Claire and Ashley sort through the absolute nightmare that is Rachel Hollis’s take on her favorite pint
- Hello my boss babes this week we’re fliping through the business plan of queen boss Sophia Amoruso. She founded the hit brand Nasty Gal and wrote this book which later became a TV show, also called Girlboss. She herself is a Girlboss. The book
- Oops she’s still doing it. Jamie Lynn Spears has taken her time speaking out against her sister, pop singer Britney Spears’s 14 year conservatorship. She’s finally telling her side of the story (the parts that matter and mostly the parts that d
- Emily Ratajkowski built a career with that bod but is it enough? Beauty is only skin deep but this week Claire and Ashley are tunneling just below the surface through her stack of essays in My Body. New merch just dropped!! Shop the celebr
- Grab a box of tissues we’re talking about Naya Rivera. The nearly successful child star turned extremely successful Glee star tells it like it is and Ashley and Claire try not to weep their way through a lifetime of celeb name drops that ended
- It’s a jam packed super-sode this week as Claire and Ashley dive into both Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown’s Bachelor flip books. First, we’re looking at Hannah Brown’s God Bless this Mess where she reveals the highs and lows of pageant life,
- If you’ve ever taken a look at Priyanka Chopra Jonas and thought to yourself, why do I know a weird amount about Priyanka Chopra Jonas? Her memoir comes close to answering that question. PCJ has had a friggin mighty career whether you’ve seen h
- Live from New York it's Claire and Ashley discussing Tina Fey's memoir, Bossypants! Ashley gets too caught up in the semantics, Claire defends Tina, nobody learns anything but we have fun along the way.Tees are Here!! Grab a Worm Tee or an Unhi
- Okay okay I know we’re starting to sound like the podcasters who cried why does this book exist but… why does this book exist. In an effort to better understand the rebound girlfriend of the century Claire and Ashley open up Olivia Munn’s ode t
- Well folks. This week at book club we learn that Lena Dunham wrote a book. It was full of essays. She makes some points and misses a lot of points and we do our best to sift through the rubble. Tees are Here!! Grab a Worm Tee or an Unhinged Tee
- Buckle up for an episode we've been dreaming of for our entire lives. After our coverage of Lena Dunham last week, one Caroline Calloway reached out to let us know we hadn't done the book justice. Internet phenom, instagram sensation, and scam
- This week the incredible Tefi Pessoa (@hellotefi) joins Claire (@clairethescare) and Ashley (@ashleyhammm) to talk about the one and only Kendra Wilkinson (@kendrawilkinson) after reading her memoir Sliding into Home. It’s another journey down
- So sorry, but: Why'd she have to go and make things so complicated? Avril is such a rare artist. She made a splash right away with Let Go, which had a rebellious yet old soul sort of vibe to it. And her early eras and albums are still so speci
- It's September 4, 2002. You're ten years old. You're huddled around your parents' TV, quickly dialing on your landline for vote for Kelly Clarkson. She is crowned the winner of American Idol. Hot tears are falling out your eyes. Kelly is beltin
- When 10 people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in November of 2021, it was incredibly difficult and painful to make sense of the news. Over a year later, we are here to pull lessons learned from the tragedy.TRIGGER WARNING for this
- This week we've got just one more review for you, and then we'll move on to our not-reviewing-a-new-album-or-film-every-episode programming.We watched Selena Gomez's new documentary, "My Mind & Me," and now it's time to share some thoughts on
- Welcome to our season 2 finale! We're wrapping up 2021 with a nice long chat about the long shadow of 2009 in pop and pop culture. Such power, such impact. It's time to revisit the brash and soaring sound of music, the final cohort of ubiquitou
- Today we’re going to talk about Taylor Swift. We know it’s not ethical to speculate on celebrities’ sexualities. But it feels so intoxicating - and in some moments, righteous - to speculate on Taylor Swift’s personal life, especially when she i
- On today’s episode we’re going to talk about the elusive and enduring genre of music that is Christian Rock. How did it happen? Why do we (as Jews) like the sound of Christian Rock? Why do some bands “pretend” not to be as Christian as they are
- On today's podcast we are joined by musical expert Jon Schneidman. Together we do a deep dive into Dear Evan Hansen, the recent musical turned movie, that may or may not have ruined Ben Platt's career. We explore white mediocrity in film vs sta
- There are moments in pop culture where an artist makes a choice - and there’s no turning back.Those moments, those inflection points, remind us that nothing is inevitable or predetermined, and we are all a part of history.Join us to unpack 4
- Ringo Starr’s first show as the Beatles’ new drummer was nearly ruined by a hostile audience that wanted him out of the band. Although he was finally accepted as one of the Fab Four, he was still targeted by those who did not wish him well. Fre
- Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship was an arrangement so strict and unfeeling that it left her without any control of her career, loopy on lithium, and completely silenced for the sake of seeing her sons and boyfriend. As Britney suffered
- No musician owned pop music quite like Britney Spears at the turn of the century. After graduating from Mississippi tween queen to full-fledged American superstar, her fame exploded at a time when tabloids circled celebrities like prey. 30 to 4
- On May 22, 2017, a terrorist detonated a bomb outside Ariana Grande’s performance at Manchester Arena. The blast killed 22 people. It injured over a thousand more. The attack remains one of the most heartbreaking events in music history. Parent
- George Harrison famously survived the dissolution of the Beatles, a bust by London’s drug squad, a potentially bloody visit from the Hell’s Angels, and a few rounds with cancer. But on the final day of the 20th century, his strength and faith w
- Ike Turner very well may have invented rock ‘n’ roll; Tina Turner is one of the most electrifying entertainers to ever take the stage. Together, the pair ascended to icon status through the music they made together. But the couple’s road to the
- Justin Bieber is the pop star who went from preteen heartthrob to pure hedonist seemingly overnight. He raced into a bumpy adulthood when he mixed drag racing with a DUI. His frat bro of a father steered him towards a life of intense partying t
- Taylor Swift has a list of stalkers longer than her stadium tour setlists. One drove over 900 miles to hand-deliver his “love” letters to her then-record-label, Big Machine Records. Others have showed up to her homes bearing rope, lock picks, a
- Chuck Berry was imprisoned numerous times. He was a victim of violent systemic racism and accused of horrific acts of sexual depravity. He also invented rock ‘n’ roll. Chuck Berry was as complex a character as he was influential as a musician.
- Selena Quintanilla Pérez ushered in the Golden Age of Tejano music in Texas with a meteoric rise up the charts and into the hearts of her fans. Her fans saw her as more than just a pop star — she was family. Selena was about to take her fame an
- Few pop artists achieved the dizzying creative and career highs that Prince did. An artist who famously stayed away from drugs and most anything that would cause him to lose control, Prince was aided in his legendary musical output by a small a
- Nipsey Hussle was more than just one of this generation’s most promising voices in hip hop. He was a social activist, a community leader, and an aspirational entrepreneur. His death was senseless and set off grief-stricken testimonials from som
- In the late seventies, Studio 54 was the place to be for musicians and celebrities alike. John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and others all famously hung out at the notorious club where hedonism was part of the venue’s
- Jay Z’s career defies easy categorization. His artistry and business sense are as influenced by his past career as a drug dealer as they are anything else. Jay Z has reached unprecedented heights as an entertainer and an entrepreneur, and it al
- In the summer of 1968, the Beach Boys’ drummer Dennis Wilson invited a hippie guru and his grungy harem to squat in his Pacific Palisades home. Dennis was the handsome California surfer that his brother Brian wrote all those hit songs about, wh
- In the aftermath of the Manson Family murders, Hollywood was gripped with fear. Various investigations stitched together a deluded White Album-inspired explanation of the killing spree. But Dennis Wilson knew the truth—that he had made a terrib
- A$AP Rocky’s upbringing; Harlem, Riker’s, and his own instincts and sense of history informed his world view: A view that included not only a healthy respect for the healing powers of LSD, but also a healthy distaste for the political maelstrom
- Whitney Houston was The Voice. A stunning beauty. An early MTV star and leading actress. But when she passed away in a hotel suite bath, the music industry gala downstairs that she was supposed to attend went on without her. How did it all come
- On a single Saturday in 2000, Marshall Mathers assaulted two separate men with a pistol and fought with his wife outside a nightclub, resulting in lawsuits and charges that hung over the completion of his original trilogy of albums. For that on
- Little Richard is the originator. Without him it’s hard to imagine the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elton John or even Led Zeppelin. He blazed a trail through popular culture that previous to him did not exist. His music was completely original for
- Cardi B is one of the biggest artists on the planet and one of the most successful female hip hop artists of all time. She is accused of two counts of felony assault stemming from a fight in a Queens strip club. Her public brawl with rival Nick
- Johnny Cash took no shit. Was a total original. Could maneuver that big baritone around a ballad or a rave up like nobody’s business. He also burned down a national forest, crashed cars, overdosed, was arrested for drug trafficking, and was obs
- Rehab, arrests, fights, hitting on Prince Harry, dramatic stage breakdowns, slagging off the press, Amy Winehouse was a rockstar’s rockstar and she was also one of the greatest musical talents of the past 20 years. Her voice was unlike any othe
- Otis Redding was nearly shot by James Brown while performing at an after hours club. He played sweet soul music to crowds of KKK sympathizers. He took the stage in his hometown despite a threat on his life. But as the former VP of Stax Records
- XXXTentacion was one of Generation Z’s most talented hip hop stars but his ascent was marked by violence and drama; beatdowns, beefs (what’s up, Drake?) and abuse. XXXTentacion’s music quickly rose from Soundcloud to the top of the charts due i
- Snoop Dogg, (AKA Calvin Broadus) has worn many hats: inmate, pimp, Martha Stewart’s BFF. In 1994, Snoop was the biggest name in hip hop, yet his career was about to be derailed just as it was taking off due to the murder of Philip Woldemariam,
- Kurt Cobain is a celebrated and defiant icon of Generation X. His wife, Courtney Love, was once the most hated woman in America. Courtney, like Kurt, was unapologetic, fierce, determined, ambitious, authentic, and a total hypocrite. They were b
- Grunge, grief, the Grateful Dead and a “teenage whore.” Part 2 of the Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love story picks up with Courtney’s ascent and the couple’s heroin hazed pregnancy. An escape from rehab and a punk as f*ck group hug for Gen X.This
- Mac Miller was threatened by the most powerful man in the world. Rejected by some of the most powerful tastemakers in the music industry. Dumped by one of the most popular singers in the universe. He worked tirelessly to overcome these challeng
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was dealing crack by the age of 10, born into the height of the epidemic in Queens. He faced possession charges while still in high school, made a career as a dealer after, got stung and raided by cops, but always had h
- Few bands can boast a rock ’n’ roll lore at the level of Fleetwood Mac. The band lost not one but two guitarists to cult-like religious freaks. Two band members were arrested on gun charges. They encountered doom brought on by drugs, money, and
- Fleetwood Mac’s mid-’70s merger with the musical duo of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks changed the course of the band forever, propelling them to Top 40 mega-fame and cocaine-fueled excess. At the core of it all were rampant Rumours — both
- Ray Charles was hooked on heroin, arrested by federal agents, and once survived a near-death plane ride by helping the pilot - as a blind man. He invented R&B. He was powerful enough to bring black and white culture into one. He was a genre-mel
- Lil Wayne grew up on the mean streets of New Orleans. His father split when he was two, and his stepdad was shot before he was a teenager. Wayne poured his pain into his rhymes and started cutting tracks for Cash Money Records, seeing hip-hop a
- The Beatles caused fans to enter into manic states, literally. People died because of it. The band swallowed more pills than food in their early years. They took acid by accident and changed the course of popular music forever as a result. Asid
- At the height of their world-changing and culture-defining popularity, the Beatles faced death threats in foreign countries, an unfair tax rate in their own country that forced them to stash heaps of undeclared cash in brown paper bags, and the
- Despite his reputation as “the safe Beatle,” Paul McCartney was a badass. He took wild artistic risks, rubbed elbows with truly dangerous characters and because of his crimes, did hard time in one of the world’s most notorious prisons. His publ
- In the early 1970s, John Lennon was suspected of conspiring to disrupt an American political convention and contributing to a paramilitary terrorist organization. Authorities took notice. So much so that the President of the United States took
- Lil’ Peep was a once-in-a-generation talent. Poised to become a new Cobain, Bowie or Dylan, but whose life was cut short by an overdose that’s still mysterious. Depression, anxiety and a unique fusion of hip-hop, emo, grime and raw, empathetic
- No musical artist better personified the hedonism of the ’70s than David Bowie. He captivated the imaginations of music fans all over the world with a dizzying array of creative alter egos; Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke amon
- Tupac Shakur was many things. He was a supremely talented MC and was wildly charismatic in front of the camera. He was also violent, angry and completely unable to keep himself out of trouble. Part one of his story traces his rise through the r
- In part two of the Tupac Shakur story, we see the young star trying to deal with life behind bars and giving in to the patronage of the notorious Suge Knight of Death Row Records while getting into the mud with the Notorious B.I.G. in a deadly
- Billie Holiday ascended from the rough and tumble streets of Baltimore and Harlem, through reform school, brothels, and Welfare Island, right to the top of the music game. Her childhood fascination with “whorehouse music” filled a void in her l
- Chris Brown established himself as America’s most hated pop star when he brutally assaulted Rihanna in 2009. But long after the well-publicized attack on his then-girlfriend, Brown’s lengthy criminal record continued to unravel, as he shuffled
- Ringo Starr’s first show as the Beatles’ new drummer was nearly ruined by a hostile audience that wanted him out of the band. Although he was finally accepted as one of the Fab Four, he was still targeted by those who did not wish him well. Fre
- Jennifer Hudson shocked her hometown of Chicago when she was eliminated from American Idol in 2004, only to surpass everyone’s expectations when she later raked in awards and rave reviews for her role in Dreamgirls. Yet grief washed over Chicag
- “What if you were writing a profile on someone named Janet and I was your editor, and I was like, ‘I’m sorry, for balance, find someone who wants to kill Janet’?” This week, Tuck Woodstock, host of Gender Reveal, takes us on a journey through t
- Mac Miller was a young rapper with a unique style of rap who took the music industry by storm. After being featured in XXL’s “Freshman Class” list with Kendrick Lamar and Meek Mill, Mac was signed to a label, collaborated with other top musici
- A$AP Rocky is more than just Rihanna’s baby daddy! He is a critically acclaimed rapper and fashionista. But, he also happens to have a number of legal issues, especially when it comes to fighting people in the streets. He’s been charged with as
- Blac Chyna’s big break came when she’s discovered at a strip club by Drake. She’d go on to star in music videos, date Tyga and become friends with the Kardashians. But after Tyga leaves her for Kylie Jenner, Chyna ends up engaged to Rob Kardash
- There have been few couples as famous as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. They had a whirlwind romance that included a baseball stadium proposal, an Italian wedding, the birth of 4 children, front row seats at the biggest fashion shows, over-the
- Naya Rivera received critical acclaim for portraying the bad ass lesbian cheerleader “Santana Lopez” on the popular TV show “Glee”. With a promising career ahead of her, the world was shocked to learn of her untimely death at just 32 years old.
- While Chris Brown has enjoyed a lot of commercial success, with some even referring to him as the “King of R&B”, he’s had many run-ins with the law. From his assault on Rihanna back in 2009, to fighting with Frank Ocean and fans trying to take
- Katy Perry is one of the best selling musicians in the world, the most followed woman on Twitter and the only known pop star to be tusslin’ with some nuns. It all began in 2014 when Katy tried to buy a convent that had been the home to a group
- Cardi B won a monumental multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit against celebrity gossip YouTuber Tasha K. Tasha made numerous videos accusing Cardi of using drugs, having STI’s and even said Cardi’s daughter Kulture would have “intellectual d
- For the past few years, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have been one of Hollywood’s “it couples”, especially after they welcomed their daughter Khai. However, things unfortunately took a turn when Zayn and Gigi’s mom, Yolanda Hadid, allegedly got i
- After a seemingly quick rise to fame, there was no denying the star power of Travis Scott and his loyal base of energetic young fans. However, after the 2021 Astroworld Festival resulted in hundreds of injuries and even the deaths of multiple c
- Rihanna is an award winning musician and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion. But, with great success comes a few hiccups. Tune in to hear about her billion dollar empire and the leg
- Kendall Jenner may be the world’s highest paid model, but even she may not understand what she’s obligated to do under her contract with Italian fashion brand, Liu Jo. Tune in to hear about Kendall’s failure under the agreement and the brand’s
- Real Housewife of Salt Lake City’s very own Jen Shah portrayed herself as one of the richest and most lavish housewives, complete with a multi million dollar ski chalet where she threw “Gatsby-like” parties. But her fairytale quickly crumbles w
- After finally getting her own solo movie for “Black Widow,” Scarlett Johannson has a few bones to pick with Disney over their simultaneous release of the movie in theaters and on Disney+. Tune in to hear about what claims Scarlett brought and
- Jay Z is one of the world’s greatest rappers, a master at business, and married to the queen of music, Beyonce. While this may be intimidating to most, his former photographer and friend, Jonathan Mannion, doesn’t seem to care since he's been
- Hailey Bieber is many things: a successful model, daughter of a Flintstone and wife to one of pop’s biggest stars, Justin Bieber. But is she a liar? After multiple people and media outlets claim she’s had work done, she sets the record straight
- Cardi B has always been one for the shock and awe, but this time it may have been too much! Tune in as we talk about how her use of a tattoo on a mixtape cover may lead to her owing millions to a surf-shop worker.Instagram: https://www.instagra
- After being nominated for an Academy Award for her role as a child prostitute in the 1976 film Taxi Driver, Jodi Foster gave up acting to go to college. It was there that her Oscar-nominated performance made her the target of a deranged stalker
- Johnny Depp prefers the shadows to the limelight, whether he’s building a bomb with Hunter S. Thompson in the Rocky Mountains, or downing bootleg quaaludes laced with arsenic. After emerging as the leading art flick actor of the 1990s, prodding
- Sharon Tate was a sophisticated beauty who literally stopped traffic when she walked down the street. She began her movie career when America was becoming sexually liberated, and despite the ease with which she was made a sex symbol, she aspire
- Sharon Tate’s entanglement with Charles Manson and her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, as well as her involvement in some of the long-rumored hedonistic events at her home on Cielo Drive put her at the center of a counter-narrative that expl
- Marlon Brando once broke a paparazzo’s jaw with one punch. He hired private investigators to find his son when a fake kidnapping went horribly wrong. He nearly sank an already doomed film shoot all by himself when he arrived in the Philippines
- Anna Nicole Smith transcended the laws of celebrity. She was a blond sexpot who was famous for being famous, and that was reason enough for pop culture. People around the world recognized her Marilyn Monroe-esque curves filled out Guess jeans,
- James Dean died in a high-speed car crash at the age of 24, but his legend lives on. Fan clubs held monthly memorial services and wrote movie studios begging for relics of their patron saint. Professional illusionists swore they could resurrect
- Everything about Chris Farley was larger than life. His comedy, his laughs, the risks he took in front of a live studio audience – they were all bigger than anyone else's. So were his appetites. Not just for performance, but for life. He plowed
- Marilyn Monroe is one of the greatest Hollywood stars of all time. She rose from orphan to icon by creating an on screen character America could not peel their eyes away from. And she did it all while battling anxiety, depression and addiction.
- The conspiracy theories surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death in 1962 continue to entertain the imaginations of those obsessed with celebrity and scandal. The stories, many of them fantastical and one of them true, feature cameos by the likes of P
- Between beatnik parents, an LSD guru godfather, and an unconventional upbringing in Northern California, it’s not surprising that Winona Ryder became America’s endearing weirdo in the 1990s. Her noir starpower shined from an early age in movies
- The Hillsborough Disaster ruined lives and communities. As a result of the April 15th, 1989 soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, 97 men, women, and children lost their lives. But Hillsborough wasn’t just a disaster, it was a fi
- Diego Maradona was busted for drugs, prostitution, and shooting an air rifle at reporters. He was also associated with one of the biggest and oldest organized crime families in Italy. Despite all of this, Diego Maradona somehow still showed up
- Joe Namath was the Elvis and the Beatles of the gridiron at a time when the NFL was full of players with flat personalities. He was the catalyst that turned athletes into leaders, steering the cultural zeitgeist. Blonde bombshells drove onto th
- Charlie Chaplin was a wanted man. Not just by moviegoing audiences that made him one of the biggest stars of the silent and talkie eras. And not just by governments who questioned his politics. He was nearly murdered by a jealous lover, and was
- Lucille Ball might have been a natural boundary-pusher, but America's top TV comedienne had some ‘splaining to do when a damning news broadcast unveiled her former ties to the Communist Party. The hysteria of the Red Scare threatened to bury th
- Drew Barrymore spent her childhood charming audiences on movie screens and cramming cocaine up her nose at the most exclusive clubs in the country. Her breakout role as Gertie in E.T.: The Extraterrestrial rocketed her to such far-reaching fame
- Not one but two of Charlie Sheen’s Mercedes were found crashed into a ravine off Mulholland Drive on separate occasions. By that point, he was working on running his career off the road for a second or third time, in a haze of alcohol, cocaine,
- With a few clicks of their ruby slippers, MGM made 16-year-old Judy Garland a box office giant, but their strict rules nearly killed the budding starlet in the process. The studio’s strict diet of chicken soup, uppers, and downers set up teenag
- The man who would be Iron Man was once an unreliable and uninsurable actor who lived many years at the bottom in a haze of drugs and alcohol. His transformation into the highest-paid actor in Hollywood is truly one of the most remarkable storie
- The only thing more shocking than Brittany Murphy’s untimely death at the age of 32 was what happened next: more unexpected deaths, rumors of poisoning, and even murder.To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at www.disgracela
- Gianni Versace was a runway iconoclast who outfitted the likes of Madonna, Demi Moore, Prince, Sylvester Stallone, and Don Johnson. He lived like Louis XIV and counted Princess Di and Elton John among his friends. He was plagued by rumors of ti
- In some of Hollywood’s best-loved movies, Jack Nicholson played jokers, sailors, inmates – even the Devil himself. But he never played by the rules. He allegedly mooned a crowd of thousands at a basketball game. His bedroom kinks were laid bare
- Heath Ledger’s preparation for and disappearance into his movie roles is legendary, and it’s what helped him play repressed cowboys, junkies, and maniacal clowns equally well. His research led him to junkies who taught him how to properly shoot
- Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom the man with the questionable hair and morals, Russell Brand. This episode we put real criminal allegations to the side (for a real court) and unpack Russell's other crimes like being a terrible employee, wei
- Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom, the woman who stole another podcasts name** Em Rata.While it isn't illegal to be that beautiful (we should know), this episode we look a her real 'crimes' and assign charges and sentences. Like the time she
- Selena Gomez is someone who's name has been mentioned a number of times in the Cancelled courtroom, and this episode she finally gets her day in... court?This singer, actor, producer and business woman is about the furthest thing from a lazy g
- Ariana Grande is many things: an incredible vocalist, a successful business woman and the kind of woman who's party trick would be fitting into a really small cupboard just to prove how tiny she is.This episode we delve into a range of (allege
- It's a special time of year in the Cancelled courtroom, because we are re-visiting some of our most controversial defendants. But, has the accused learnt from their mistakes, and served their time or worse yet... re-offended? Bienvenido de nue
- It's a special time of year in the Cancelled courtroom, because we are re-visiting some of our most controversial defendants. But, has the accused learnt from their mistakes, and served their time or worse yet... re-offended? Today, it's back
- It's a special time of year in the Cancelled courtroom, because we are re-visiting some of our most controversial defendants. But, has the accused learnt from their mistakes, and served their time or worse yet... re-offended? Today it's back t
- Growing up online is hard, growing up online and in the public eye is even harder. But can we hold someone accountable for decisions they made before their frontal lobe developed? We can sure try. Today in the Cancelled Courtroom we unpack a wo
- Today in the Cancelled Courtroom, we finish the cross-examination of Ms Oprah Gale Winfrey, and if you haven't already, go and listen to part one to make sure you're up to speed. This episode we cover her terrible choices in friends (which inc
- Oprah Gale Winfrey was the queen of day-time TV, bringing joy to millions right around the world. But when you spend decades gracing our screens you're bound to make some... questionable choices. Like the time she dedicated an entire episode t
- Sometimes people get Cancelled for doing things that are, without a doubt, wrong. Other times people get Cancelled because they are a woman in Hollywood, but is that the case for Olivia Wilde?After bursting onto our screens as Alex in the OC,
- Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom, Lindsay Dee Lohan, actress, former party-girl and collector of accents that are not hers. This episode is actually a two parter, which only became clear when researching just how many 'crimes' LiLo has commi
- This is part two of Lindsay Lohan's time in the Cancelled courtroom and in this episode things really escalate. We really cover all bases like the time she tried to kidnap a child off the streets of Moscow, her super hot takes she shares on he
- Beliebers be warned. It's time to prosecute the case of cancellation against Canada's prodigal son - Justin Bieber. The man who once peed in a bucket.From a very tumultuous 2013, crimes against a pet monkey and some interesting relationship an
- Chris Pratt has had many roles, but the one he's been most known for recently is "The Worst Chris". So how does this hold up in the Cancelled Courtroom?We've got evidence of a fake tweets, misinterpreted instagram posts, a famous cat and a di
- Ever heard the saying, don't meet your idols?Well, if there's one take away from this Cancelled Court Case, it's don't meet your idols... On camera.This week in the Cancelled Courtroom, Amy Schumer is on trial. And it hits especially close to
- Get early access to Part Two of our Meghan Markle episode here.This week in the Cancelled Courtroom, we're examining the case of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. We've got slutty nail polish, too much contour, a royal leak and an awkward
- Recess is over, and the Cancelled Courtroom is now in session.Further evidence in Meghan Markle's case includes an unfinished podcast, a spicy Oprah interview, and moving out of the in law's house.So... Will Meghan be found guilty?And what w
- John Mayer is known for his charming, romantic songs but we're starting to wonder if he takes that “charm” a little… Far.This week in the Cancelled Courtroom we’re talking about the case of Mr Mayer and his obsession with his own d*ck. Yes you
- As we always say in the Cancelled Courtroom, some cancellations are more deserving than others. And in this case, a cancellation is very deserving. This week, Mel Gibson enters the courtroom and Jessie and Clare don't hold back. THE END BITSC
- Behind every pair of supermodel sisters, there's a pushy mother showing them the way. So how do Yolanda Hadid's methods stand up in the Cancelled Courtroom?We've got evidence of strict diets, bans on volleyball and nose jobs at 14 years old. B
- Today in the Cancelled (Lazy Gewl) courtroom we welcome the final Kardashian/Jenner sister, Kylie Jenner. This episode we explore charges including: being a bad tipper despite claiming to be a billionaire, using a private jet for a 17 minute f
- That an actor and a musician would be divorcing isn't really news, but in the case of Jonas Brothers frontman Joe Jonas and his recently filed divorce from wife of four years, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, a dumb PR move turned it into a
- We woke up to the sad news that Jimmy Buffett, music's "Mayor of Margaritaville," had passed peacefully on September 1. Alicia has been a Buffett superfan since childhood, and the only thing that felt right for today's episode was to bring back
- Content warning: Discussion of suicideLate night television's David Letterman has been a fixture in American households since the early 80s. His wry wit, top ten lists, and willingness to take his show into unexpected directions, all for laugh
- In what is shaping up to be a wild summer of breakups, one story has really dominated: the apparent affair between pop icon Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater. Both were married at the start of the year, and while the proceeding
- Country star Jason Aldean has a list of things that Americans wouldn't want to try in a small town, but how about trying a high profile affair, a reputation-tarnishing divorce, marrying your mistress, and living the highest of the high life whi
- Not everyone goes into their field dreaming of fame and fortune, but for O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark, fame hit her like a ton of bricks. Three days after filing for divorce from her second husband, the accomplished lawyer in the Los An
- All the way back in 2019, we were thrilled to be joined by Erica Kelley of the Southern Fried True Crime podcast to discuss the incredible life - and many, many divorces - of the legendary Elizabeth Taylor. In this Trashy Divorces Classics epis
- This week, we're cooking up the story of America's first female Iron Chef - chef, restaurateur, and cook book author Cat Cora. From humble origins in Jackson, Mississippi, Cat has built an enormously successful career, but unfortunately, her lo
- Today, Stacie adds to the show's nerd credibility with the weird but true story of that time that Bill Nye the Science Guy was married - maybe - for a whopping seven weeks. The end was bad, particularly for the famed science communicator's rose
- And now for something a little lighter: no, journalist and Oprah Winfrey BFF Gayle King has not lived a charmed life, but through thick and thing, marriage and divorce, she's had a voice of reason to help her stay centered and sane. Alicia brin
- We covered the long and tumultuous relationship (and oh-so-brief marriage) of singer Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth, but that was before we learned that Miley's parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus - he of the Achy Breaky Heart - had themsel
- We've covered the Kennedy family in some detail during the show's run, but like any sprawling dynasty, there's always more to explore! This week, Alicia brings us the back story of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of slain Attorney General and pr
- After introducing the troubled early years of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Sunday's episode, Alicia brings us right up to the present day in the life of the notable womanizer and vaccine skeptic. With three marriages under his belt, he's experience
- Stacie takes us through the three trips down the aisle - and two trips to divorce court - of actress Scarlett Johansson. At just 38, she holds the title of highest-grossing box office star of all time, and while her family life has taken some t
- Lately it's felt like Trashy Divorces alums have been dominating the headlines, and not for any good reasons. Stacie catches us up with the costly anti-Semitism of Ye, the bizarre bird business blunders of Elon Musk, and the (allegedly) UTI-ind
- With news that Taylor Swift has a new album headed our way, Stacie decided to give dedicated Swiftie Alicia a bit of a treat this week: the story of Taylor nemesis Scooter Braun, the music mogul who bought her masters and is heading for the com
- Comedian Chelsea Handler has been making audiences laugh for two decades now, but her personal life hasn't always been sunshine and roses. From a childhood tragedy to exhausting long-distance relationships as an adult, Alicia explains how throu
- It's easy to forget, as we scroll our social media feeds, that there are real people on the far end of our comments. It's bad enough for us normies squabbling with our old co-worker from three jobs ago over the issues of the day, but for celebr
- To close out Season 14's Trashy Breakups, Alicia takes us through the twists, turns, and sexism behind the relationship between Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.We're off next week, but will be back with a fresh Trashy Break
- There's been a spate of incidents of people rushing stages to attack celebrities lately, but fortunately for actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde, the person who recently interrupted her CinemaCon presentation was a process server armed only with
- For this week's Trashy Breakups, we have a couple who certainly dreamed of flying - but perhaps in different ways. Model and influencer Blac Chyna dreamed of ascending to the lofty heights of fame, while her ex-boyfriend Rob Kardashian may have
- So many of our stories involve venerable figures who've been famous for decades, but it turns out that the baby Millennials and elder Gen Zs are just as busy making terrible decisions as the rest of us! This week's Trashy Breakups subjects are
- You asked for it! At long last, Alicia has a made-for-reality-TV story, the recent comings and goings of TLC's biggest family, the Browns of Sister Wives. There's husband Kody, wife Meri, wife Janelle, wife Christine, and wife Robyn, plus the 1
- This week, Alicia has the story of the most exciting marriage that never was: That of Lauren Bacall, recent widow of Humphrey Bogart, and Frank Sinatra, who idolized Bogie but wanted to keep the relationship under wraps. When Hollywood super-ag
- With news of a celebrity engagement that ended with a little blood drinking, Stacie's mind turned to the yesteryear pairing of Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton and their infamous lockets of blood. Then, Alicia challenges her own beliefs ab
- Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is having some kind of week. Not only did his pop star ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift, re-release the album documenting their ill-fated romance, but she also made a short film about it all, and released a second song and vide
- Today we're following up on Alicia's Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh story from Sunday. Stacie continues the thread with actress Helena Bonham Carter, whose post-Branagh relationship, with director Tim Burton, began every bit as controversial
- This week, we've got a couple of musical women whose weddings spelled the end of their relationships! Alicia has Adele, who is back with a new single and forthcoming record - and quite a story to tell. Stacie has the decade that was Miley Cyrus
- Alicia's leaning into Leo Season privilege this week to highlight the many breakups - and the music they inspired - of noted Sagittarius Taylor Swift!Advertise with us!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- This week, Alicia gets into the trashy breakups of phenomenal woman, Jessica Lange. A life of adventure, and passionate love too - her story is made for Trashy Breakups!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Alicia wraps up her "Henry VIII Sandwich" (phrasing!) with the story of perhaps his happiest wife, Anne of Cleves. Married just six months, Anne was able to live out her days in relative comfort after offending her royal fiance days before thei
- And we’re back! This week, Alicia looks into the strangely tragic life of one of the 20th century’s funniest women, writer Dorothy Parker. Then Stacie takes us on an empathy trip through the love and dissolution of the marriage of comic actors
- Welcome to our Season 9 finale! Alicia has the very trashy tale of what happened after Stella got her groove back! Author Terry McMillan broke all the rules by marrying a much younger man, and when he later came out as gay, her anger was almost
- How about something a little lighter? This week, Alicia has the story of one of her favorite people, Olivia Newton-John, who experienced a seriously trashy breakup when a longtime boyfriend disappeared without a trace. Then, Stacie jumps back t
- This week, Stacie shares some memories about the very trashy marriage and divorce of actress Robin Givens and boxer Mike Tyson. Then, Alicia answers the call of a Patreon Trashsociate Producer with the story of the very self-important composer
- When it comes to women who roar, we’ve got two fabulous ones. Stacie has the short story of the marriage of pop queen Katy Perry and British narcissist Russell Brand, who notified her of the divorce by text message. Alicia takes us to 1970s and
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