Jam Session

So what does it even mean to be famous today? The tabloids and the paparazzi industry are a shadow of their former selves, and the modern version of celebrity spawned on social media looks nothing like it did in 2000. In this episode, we look at the evolution of celebrities’ interactions with the public and the press, and just how hard you have to hustle now for even a little bit of fame. Host: Cl...

Immediately after the end of the Oscars, Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kate Halliwell break down Will Smith slapping Chris Rock before moving on to the other wild moments from the night, their best and worst dressed of the event, and their MVP’s of the night. Hosts: Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kate Halliwell Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

'Tea Time' previews the sure-to-be chaotic Oscars, including Rachel Zegler's invite fiasco and some of the very random presenters (1:00). Ben Affleck was allegedly "very good" with the snails on the set of 'Deep Water' (18:45). This week's Cringe Mode is the second installment of 'The Hunger Games' (30:20). And what is this new reality show that Kevin and Frankie Jonas are hosting (50:54)? Hosts:...

To get you ready for the long-awaited return of 'Bridgerton,' Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker recap Season 1 of the show and preview what might be to come in Season 2. Find Juliet and Jodi recapping all of 'Bridgerton' Season 2 on 'The Prestige TV Podcast'! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the late 2000s, tabloids that had once only featured actors and music icons on their covers started to broaden their offerings to reality TV stars, marking the beginning of the end for glossies like Us Weekly. In this episode, we chronicle the growing popularity of reality TV in the 2000s and hear how the stars of those shows helped and hurt the tabloids. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Do...

For some reason, Heidi Montag is insisting on walking around snacking on raw bison heart from a plastic bag (1:00). The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced and they are Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda (11:39). This week's Cringe Mode is 'The Hunger Games,' in honor of its 10th anniversary (19:45). And is Clayton the most-hated Bachelor of all time (49:46)?...

On the 15th anniversary of the release of Kim Kardashian and Ray J's sex tape, Amelia Wedemeyer and Wosny Lambre trace how the video helped catapult Kim to fame. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Wosny Lambre Producers: Kaya McMullen and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For most of the 2000s, the stars that outlets like Us Weekly and People covered were overwhelmingly white. But as the internet became more widely available, blogs like Bossip and MediaTakeout decided to focus on the Black stars that lots of people wanted to read about. In this episode, we explore how these blogs filled a gap in the coverage of Black celebrities and broadened popular interest in ce...

Cameron Diaz allegedly washes her face only twice a month and Scarlett Johansson is launching a "clean" skin care line (1:00). Grimes accidentally revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she and Elon Musk had a secret second child together (14:43). In honor of its 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is 'Cadet Kelly' (29:14). And why is Big Time Rush touring with Dixie D'Amelio (47:51)...

On the 20th anniversary of the premiere of ‘The Osbournes,’ Juliet Litman and Clare Malone talk about the family and the show that was the progenitor of all the reality TV that was to come. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Clare Malone Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britney, Paris, Lindsey—we’ve spent a lot of time rethinking the way young female celebrities were treated in the 2000s. In this episode we take a look at how celebrity media built up—and tore down—these women, and how readers ravenously followed along. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

There’s been a lot of off-screen drama with the ‘Love Is Blind’ cast leading up to this week’s reunion episode (1:30). Pete Davidson will allegedly be one of the next people to go into space with Jeff Bezos (19:51). This week’s Cringe Mode is the so-bad-it’s-good 2004 movie ‘Catwoman’ (28:10). Plus, a truly unanswerable question: are there more wheels or doors on Earth (52:35)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, K...

Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak dive into the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and her too-good-to-be-true biomedical startup, Theranos. They talk about early media coverage of her (5:53), how everything fell apart with her company (26:59), and where she is today (43:14). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak Producers: Chelsea Stark-Jones and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In the early morning hours of November 2005, Paris Hilton was involved in a minor car accident that was caught by TMZ cameras, ushering in an era of celebrity coverage that lived on the internet. The tabloid ecosystem would never be the same. In this episode we dive into how Harvey Levin and his crew started to encroach on territory long claimed by the tabloid glossies, and their sometimes-dubious...

'Tea Time' checks in with a few celebrities that make them feel old, including Millie Bobby Brown, Olivia Rodrigo, and Iris Apatow (1:00). Lindsay Lohan is now on TikTok and Britney Spears has a book deal (11:53). This week’s Cringe Mode is the Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson rom-com ‘Marry Me’ (21:37), and which Spider-Man actor wore a fake butt in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (42:08)? Hosts: Liz Kel...

Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker revisit the Bling Ring Scandal, where several Los Angeles teenagers robbed the homes of people like Orlando Bloom and Paris Hilton. They talk about Alexis Neiers, who got the most notoriety from the scandal, Sofia Coppola’s film depiction of it, and why this story continues to resonate today. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn mor...

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the golden couple of the 2000s. Then along came Angelina Jolie. In this episode we relive one of the biggest tabloid stories ever. Why did this love triangle captivate so many? And how did it shape our perspectives on motherhood, femininity, and who deserves a happy ending?  Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Pate...

Celebrities celebrated Valentines Day in some over-the-top ways, including Ben Affleck making Jennifer Lopez a remixed music video and Offset gifting Cardi B six Chanel bags (1:00). To no one's surprise, Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have called off their engagement (12:35). In celebration of the 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is the Britney Spears movie 'Crossroads' (26:23), and w...

So who exactly are all those photographers who swarm Britney Spears with cameras and shouting? And who’s paying them to do this? In this episode, we take a look at the paparazzi that kept the tabloid glossies filled with pictures and meet some paps who worked during the tabloid heyday. Just how far would you go to get a picture worth six figures? Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean...

Bennifer: a supernova of fame, photos, and Diane Sawyer specials. In the early 2000s, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez began dating and the emerging tabloid press was there to track every kiss, ring, and breakup rumor. In this episode, we dive into the rise, fall, and eventual return of the original celebrity portmanteau. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, V...

It's a great week for 'Tea Time' because both Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart walked away with Oscar nominations (1:05). It costs a whopping $100K per episode to make Brooklyn Beckham's cooking show (13:49). Some self-care recommendations in honor of Valentine's Day (24:19), and truly, how did Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard accidentally fill their mattress pad with a protein shake (50:20)? Hosts:...

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker recap the story of Anna Delvey, a fake heiress who scammed her friends, restaurants, and banks out of money, ahead of the premiere of the Netflix show 'Inventing Anna.' Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito home featured in Architectural Digest and touch on the fireplaces, light fixtures, European accents, and Paltrow’s at-home spa (0:26). Later, they are joined by Clare Malone to introduce the new Ringer Dish podcast, ‘Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America,’ that reflects on the celebrity tabloids from the 2000s (22:15). Hosts: Juliet L...

Rihanna is actually pregnant and Hailey Bieber will no longer be talking about Justin Bieber in interviews (1:31). Nicolas Cage is in his goth era, so of course he has to have a pet crow (13:37). We're wrapping up "Chanuary" with the inaugural "Chanuary Awards" (34:16), and why is Courteney Cox's cleaning supply line so in demand (52:00)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Prod...

Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer tell the story of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's leaked sex tape, the subject of the new Hulu miniseries 'Pam & Tommy.' They talk about Pamela Anderson's rise to fame through 'Baywatch' (1:00), her and Tommy Lee's tumultuous relationship (15:55), and how exactly their sex tape was stolen and distributed (25:28). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer...