AJ Benza

AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

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"Fame is a Bitch" with AJ Benza, deconstructs some of the biggest scandals and tragedies of our lifetime. These stories are about the powerful seduction and fateful grip of fame. Our tragic figures are those that couldn't fight off the influences, pressures, and distractions that worked like grease upon their grip. Benza brings an insiders perspective and his tough-guy demeanor, bold narratives and aggressive pursuit of the truth, distinguish him as an authentic and original voice. AJ knows as well as anyone that "Fame is a Bitch."

Author

AJ Benza

Category

News

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Smoke on the Water: 9-10-19 29.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 9-10-19. What friends and family do for their famous friends https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Whiskey Lullaby 28.09.2022

I'm in love with Italy's new Prime Minister, Georgia Meloni... Netflix is mishandling their Jeffrey Dahmer series with the LGBTQ crowd...Anthony Bourdain hated his fans and his fame...How is Selma Blair killing it on Dancing With The Stars? https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Let the Sin Begin: 9-3-19 27.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 9-3-19. The insatiable appetites of Marlon Brando https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Psycho Killer 26.09.2022

Add Halsey to the list of artists who are too sad to perform...Evan Peters is superb in "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."...Emma Roberts and Evan Roberts violent relationship...The National Teacher's Union goes way too woke and sexual...Chicken Cacciatore recipe for fall. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Love The Way You Lie 23.09.2022

Johnny Depp bags the wrong lawyer...Jeff Garlin wants your sympathy...The horror of Bryce Dallas Howard asked to lose weight...The "Wizard of Oz" remake will be very gay...Observations from The Queen's funeral. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

There Goes My Hero: 8-20-19 22.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 8-20-19 The life and death of soldier/movie star Audie Murphy. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Ain't No Sunshine 21.09.2022

The possible break-ups and divorces of three high-profile marriages - Adam Levine, Sly Stallone and Tom Brady. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Suspisicious Minds: 8-16-19 20.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 8-16-19. Remembering Elvis Presley. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Suspicious Minds 19.09.2022

Colonel Parker's relationship with Elvis...HBO Max is cutting out cigarettes and cigars from old movies...People are getting leg-lengthening surgery...Selma Blair's rotten father. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

American Pie 16.09.2022

Breaking down what makes the Don McLean song, "American Pie,' such a classic. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Sweetest Taboo 14.09.2022

Harry Styles carries a lady's purse and fights rumors that he wears a wig, or at least has had transplant surgery...Selma Blair will compete on Dancing With The Stars despite living with Multiple Sclerosis...A story I wrote for Playboy many years ago, "The 4 A.M. Girl." https://mydeals.page/q7j8

New York Groove 12.09.2022

My relationship with CNN's new chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst, John Miller, when we chased crime boss John Gotti around New York City in the late 1980s. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

A Day In The Life 09.09.2022

Reese Witherspoon's hunger for breaking stories on "The Morning Show" reminds me a lot of myself when I was a newspaper columnist. I look back on those days fondly. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Wade In The Water 07.09.2022

Did Harry Styles spit in Chris Pine's lap?...The overhyped film of the year is "Don't Worry Darling."...More about AppleTV's gripping series about Hurricane Katrina, "Five Days At Memorial."...Former child-star-turned-porn-star Maitland Ward points out some creepy moments working for Disney...Tiffany Haddish isn't laughing anymore about her allegedly sexually grooming minors. https://mydeals.page/...

Pulling Mussels (From the Shell): 1-10-22 06.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 1-10-22. JK Simmons looks to be on HGH during his possible Oscar campaign…Sylvester Stallone’s HGH and testosterone prevails…Alec Baldwin still holding onto his cell phone…Chris Noth’s wife walks out. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

I Eat Cannibals 05.09.2022

Mike Tyson lets loose on the series about him on Hulu...Timothee Chalamet steals the Venice Film Festival in a giant ladies outfit...Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle gang up on Will Smith...Did Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears groom two minors? https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Who Can I Turn To? 02.09.2022

Rachel Bilson announces she's in a relationship...Me and Pamela Anderson playing cutesy...Tanya Brown doesn't approve of Chris Rock's joke about her dead sister...Leonardo DiCaprio breaks up with "old" Camilla Morrone...Actress Jena Malone comes out as pansexual...Hanging out with legends Milton Berle, Don Rickles and watching porn with Red Buttons. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Me and Mrs. Jones: 6-15-21 01.09.2022

A classic FIB episode from 6-15-21. Natalie Morales’ marriage is ending, just as I told you it would months ago. He finally found out about her cheating with various men in airport hotels. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

And When I Die 31.08.2022

Too many senseless deaths taking place...My second battle with Covid...Britney Spears is off Instagram but is still nuts as ever...Ghislaine Maxwell has a new murderous pal in prison. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Spanish Bombs: 12-29-20 30.08.2022

A Classic FIB episode from 12-29-20. Rounding out the shit year of 2020…Hilaria Baldwin gets called out for pretending to be from Spain. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Torn Between Two Lovers: Politics is a Bitch 29.08.2022

A classic Politics is a Bitch episode. AJ and Donald Trump famously battle over the woman of their dreams. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Pour Some Sugar On Me 26.08.2022

Joe Pesci returns to acting to star with Pete Davidson...Annie Leibovitz can't photograph people of color...Hollywood's water-wasters...Tommy Lee sends out a selfie of his junk...Beyonce's album tanked...Shia LeBeouf's chili reception at a strip club. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

We Won't Get Fooled Again: 9-12-18 25.08.2022

A Classic FIB episode from 9-12-18. Enough already with the images of 9-11. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

You Better Run 24.08.2022

"Superman & Lois" star Jordan Elsass is another one who needs to take a mental break...The mysterious disappearance of "Raw Deal" and "Dogs of War" screenwriter Gary Devore. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

9/11 Extra: 9-11-18 23.08.2022

A Classic FIB episode from 9-11-22. Written 17 years ago. AJ struggles with not being in NY in the aftermath of 9-11 https://mydeals.page/q7j8

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