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When the girl group Fifth Harmony was formed on The X Factor in 2012, it grew to sell nearly half a million albums and scored two top 5 Billboard Hot 100 hits. But as Fifth Harmony's profile rose, so did fans' awareness that something was off—specifically between Camila Cabello and the rest of the group. What happened next included a shocking VMAs performance, cringey TV interviews, and the uneart...

When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, they were just a fiery young couple with a dream. Little did they know that their passionate romance would turn into an explosive feud, fueling the band's rise to stardom. Their tumultuous relationship penned some of rock's greatest hits. In this episode, as we dive into the heart of their stormy breakups and reunions, we're le...

When Perez Hilton invited the then-rising star Lady Gaga to his 2008 Las Vegas Fourth of July bash, he couldn't have predicted that she would rocket to stardom and transform into his arch-nemesis. From besties to battling it out on Twitter, the friendship of these pop culture icons spectacularly imploded. This episode delves into their dramatic fallout and examines how social media can serve as a...

After a successful run in the first two Transformers films, it seemed certain that Hollywood starlet Megan Fox would return for the franchise's third movie. But her comparison of Transformers director Michael Bay to Hitler in an interview completely derailed those plans. The situation escalated when an anonymous scathing letter from the film's crew about Megan Fox was posted on Bay's website. In t...

The Real Housewives franchise has brought some pretty iconic rivalries, but there has never been a fallout as explosive and dramatic as the feud between Kandi Burruss and Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. These two divas went from TV besties to sworn mortal enemies, their relationship ending with a criminal allegation that rocked Bravo and its fandom for years to come. So how did th...

As music icons who revolutionized pop, Michael Jackson and Prince were towering figures in their own right. But, few fans are aware of the years-long rivalry brewing between the superstars behind the scenes. As the Purple One's fame escalated, so too did tensions between the two artists. They proceeded to engage in a series of increasingly bizarre one-upmanship battles—we're talking an antagonisti...

In this encore second-part episode (originally aired July 2023) - As Blac Chyna's world descends into chaos, we dive into a story of suspicion, betrayal, and a staggering lawsuit. Armed with incriminating texts and a $100 million claim, she takes on the Kardashian empire. How did a relatively minor cast member manage to bring the most powerful family in reality TV to court? And what was the afterm...

In this encore episode (originally aired July 2023) - When Kim Kardashian dumps her close friend Blac Chyna, it seems that Blac Chyna’s rise to fame has been cut short. But Blac Chyna’s not done with the Kardashians. In this first of two episodes, we dive into the tumultuous and drama-filled saga that led to Blac Chyna suing five of the six Kardashian women for $100 million. Between allegations of...

Hey, Dissers! To round out our first year of dissin’ and tellin’, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite feuds, shades, and slights in the first-ever annual Dissy Awards - a totally real, highly established award ceremony that celebrates the best of the best in the world of pop culture rivalries. With awards categories like “Most Unhinged Side Character” and “The Wendy Williams Award for...

Mariah Carey, no stranger to iconic diva drama, has tussled with her fair share of fellow celebrities. She sparred publicly with Nicki Minaj and famously claimed unawareness of who Jennifer Lopez is. Carey also may or may not have had a contentious fling with Eminem. Most recently, in a bid to assert her "Queen of Christmas" status, she engaged in a social media feud with singer Darlene Love. In t...

When Caroline Calloway first stepped onto the scene as one of the original Instagram influencers, she epitomized the 'it-girl' – studying at NYU and Cambridge, traveling through Italy, clinching a massive book deal. But then, Natalie Beach, Caroline’s ghostwriter and former best friend, drops a bombshell. Her tell-all article strips away Caroline's perfect façade, revealing a life riddled with dec...

The Taylor Swift -Scooter Braun epic music industry feud continues. We have an iconic power struggle at the AMAs, we delve into the question of when Taylor really knew about the sale of her masters, and finally hear Scooter speak publicly about all the drama. In Part 2 of our two-part feud, Scooter Braun attempts to gain control of the narrative, and Taylor devises a plan to take back control...

In 2019, the pop music landscape was rocked when Taylor Swift took to Tumblr to expose that her arch-nemesis in the industry, Scooter Braun, had gained control over her life's work by owning the masters to her first six albums. She detailed how Braun—a manager, music business executive, and owner of Big Machine Label Group, along with Scott Borchetta—had taken advantage of her. Swift called on her...

The Kardashians have been reality TV royalty for 20 years, offering spectacular drama, viral moments, and plenty of feuds. But when Kim insults big sister Kourtney's work ethic in an infamous episode, hands are thrown and cracks in the family foundation begin to show. In this episode, we unravel the tensions, including the now-famous line, "I don't agree with who you are as a person." From on-came...

In Hollywood, Vin Diesel made his mark—and a lot of money—with the Fast and the Furious film franchise. To Vin, the cast is like a family, and he's the undisputed patriarch of the clan. But when former wrestler-turned-action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins the franchise, the family dynamic gets thrown out of whack. As The Rock becomes increasingly important to the success of the films, a behi...

It's 2003, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is about to step onto a stage in the UK. Just days before the U.S. invades Iraq, she takes the mic and drops a bombshell: 'We're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas.' The country music scene erupts, and Toby Keith leads the charge. Armed with his anthem 'Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,' he launches a takedown mission agai...

Just when we thought we had the full story on the Spears sisters, Britney's memoir dropped, and naturally, we had to talk about it. In this bonus update, we tackle Britney's side of the feud with sister Jamie Lynn. Curious about the backstory? Our original episodes offer a good prequel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Ever since he shot to internet fame in 2013, Logan Paul has been a magnet for controversy. He's turned the art of provocative content creation into a lucrative empire, using his polarizing personality as fuel. Whether it's sparking outrage with tone-deaf YouTube videos, overhyping his own boxing matches, or stirring the pot in the crypto world, the guy is always at the center of some drama. But wh...

When news broke that Vanderpump Rules co-stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had split amidst a cheating scandal, the internet went wild. The Bravo show is no stranger to messy drama and infidelity, but this particular betrayal got fans especially fired up. Why? Because it had everything an audience (and a programming exec) could ever desire: a polarizing leading man, a sympathetic girlfriend, cas...

They were the king and queen of late-night TV until it all came crashing down. Johnny Carson reigned supreme as the host of "The Tonight Show," and by his side was Joan Rivers, his trusted protégé who became a star with her biting comedy routines. But in 1986, Joan did the unthinkable—she left to start her own rival late-night show. Her shocking exit provoked Johnny's wrath; he reacted by imposing...

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall portrayed best friends Carrie and Samantha on Sex and the City. But behind the scenes, they were anything but friendly. There were major pay discrepancies, bitter contract negotiations, plenty of online sniping, and a reboot that excluded Cattrall's character, enraging fans. Add all that friction up, and just like that, we've got an A-list feud.   If you...

Hey Diss and Tell listeners! What are we calling our listeners, Sydney? Do we have a name for them yet? In my mind, I call them “Old Tellers.” Sure, I like “Old Tellers” or “Lil Dissers.” Oh. Anyway, it's Matt and Sydney. We're hitting pause to really hunker down in our pop culture war room. You know, just picture us. Endless cups of coffee. Walls covered in timelines. Red strings connecting every...

Hey Diss and Tellers! We're taking a little two week break, but don't fret, we've got some fiery face offs in the works. We will be back on Wondery Plus on October 2nd. To listen early and add free, subscribe to Wondery Plus on Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app, or listen wherever you get your podcasts on October 9th. While we're away, maybe just revisit some of our past episodes? We love the Gord...

Love her or hate her, Wendy Williams has served up some piping hot gossip, eviscerating celebrities with her slash-and-burn style. She’s roasted Hollywood stars from Whitney to Ariana, without mercy. And remarkably, behind all the public feuds is an even more controversial personal life. In this episode we’ll take a deeper look into all things Wendy Williams and uncover how she became the icon she...

Call Her Daddy , the podcast sensation that skyrocketed Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn to fame with their 'women's locker room talk,' hits an abrupt pause as the two go from partners-in-crime to sworn enemies. Two rising stars, a devoted fan base, a mysterious boyfriend named ‘Suitman’, and bigwigs at Barstool Sports all face off in an epic showdown. But what really happened? Was this a high-stake...