Even the Rich

After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can't seem to shake the specter of his father. Forgiving his dad will mean forgiving himself first — and maybe even finding love again. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in...

Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be loved. But when he finally meets the girl of his dreams, their supernova stardom threatens the very thing he’s been searching for all along. This is a 2-part series on Bennifer, a power couple so hot they caused a media meltdown. Twice. Listen ad free wit...

With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back in full swing, Elton looks poised to ride off into the sunset in style. But when he does finally hang up the platform boots, his legacy will still be dazzling. He’s set the stage for the next generation of LGBTQ+ performers, like Jujubee. She’s a four-time competitor on RuPaul’s Drag Race and host of Wondery’s new dating show,  Queen of Hearts . O...

Elton’s finally getting his addictions under control. But just as he gets his life back on track, he suffers a series of devastating losses. After all these years, can Elton find a purpose in the pain, and carve out a little slice of happiness? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wonder...

Elton John is hard at work masking his pain with his vices. His cocaine addiction is getting worse, and it’s starting to affect his career. But when a painful death leads him to his rock bottom, he finally figures out how to get the help he needs. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://won...

As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some very poor romantic decisions. But behind it all, a bigger threat is looming. And it comes in the form of a white powder. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App....

Reginald Dwight is a quiet, awkward kid from a troubled home. But his love of music gives him the escape he’s always needed. Nothing can shake his confidence when he’s got his Elvis record on the turntable. So when his natural talent on the piano lands him the opportunity to record an album of his own, Reginald knows it’s his chance to transform into someone bigger and more confident than himself....

Dolly Parton fandom has reached new heights over the last few years. Her admirers run the gamut: From city slickers to small town folk, conservative churches to RuPaul’s Drag Race. But she’s always been Dolly. So why all the love and appreciation now? Culture writer Justin Kirkland joins Brooke and Aricia to unpack Dolly’s recent spike in popularity, how meeting Dolly set him up for a career in jo...

Dolly makes her case to her record label, and convinces them she’s a solo star. On her own, her career reaches new heights, and she even branches out into Hollywood. But Porter Wagoner’s not letting go without a fight. And he’s not the only one who wants a piece of the shiny new Dolly Parton pie. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listenin...

When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show brings her much closer to her dreams. There’s just one problem — Porter controls every aspect of her career. And Dolly’s ready to strike out on her own. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listenin...

There are few celebrities more beloved than Dolly Parton. In her decades-long career, she’s cultivated loyalty with her fans by always being true to her roots. But before she was the musician we know and love today, Dolly was just a poor girl in rural Tennessee with a song in her heart, and a dream to be a big star… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access,...

Marilyn Monroe was an unrecognized feminist pioneer before her time. Nearly 70 years before #MeToo, she penned an expose about her experiences with “the casting couch” called “Wolves I Have Known.” In the final episode of our Marilyn Monroe series, we delve into the parts of Marilyn’s life that no one talks about. Vulture film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about what...

People keep refusing to take Marilyn seriously. But if Marilyn wants to keep moving forward, she needs to confront her toughest critic: herself. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://a...

​​Marilyn’s always been ambitious. She doesn’t want to play dumb blondes forever. But when she lands the role of her dreams, Marilyn’s insecurities start to get the better of her. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponso...

​​Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio are falling in love, but they want different lives. Joe wants to settle down and live outside the spotlight, and Marilyn wants to be an even bigger star. If push comes to shove, which one will Marilyn choose: Joe or her career? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.&nbs...

If any past celebrity could have pulled more Instagram followers than Kim Kardashian, it would have been Marilyn Monroe. Even without family money or a family, Marilyn knew exactly how to capture the world’s attention. But before she was Marilyn, she was just Norma Jeane Baker, a lonely young girl in the foster care system… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early...

Kim can’t stop dropping F-bombs. Kourtney can’t keep it in her pants on Instagram. And was Khloé secretly engaged to Tristan Thompson? Page Six writer Francesca Bacardi joins Brooke and Aricia to talk all that and so much more in this year-in-review of all things Kardashian. From Kylie’s hiding out after her Astroworld appearance to Pete Davidson’s infamous selfie while in bed with Kim, and what t...

Kim’s developed a sixth sense for spinning scandals into publicity – and publicity into new brands. But what worked in 2010 won’t work in 2020. To stay on top, Kim’s going to have to work against all the instincts that have gotten her this far. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wonder...

Kim Kardashian West shot to fame and fortune by sharing her life on camera. But after a terrifying robbery, Kim begins to wonder if the lack of privacy is worth it. Meanwhile, another sister begins to eclipse Kim – only to find herself asking the same question. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.&nbs...

With a sex tape in her past and a reality television show in her future, Kim Kardashian is primed for stardom. But after a whirlwind wedding and a quickie divorce, her big dreams might come to a screeching halt. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Sup...

Once upon a time, no one had ever heard the name Kim Kardashian. But in the 15 years since the Kardashians have been on the scene, they’ve changed the nature of celebrity as we know it. How did the Kardashians turn 15 minutes of fame into 15 years and counting? This season we’re bringing you the story of a family who realized their greatest asset was themselves. But first, we start with the humble...

Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction might never be forgotten, but what about her legacy as a trail-blazing feminist? Janet cut a path for female pop performers controlling their own narrative. She was an advocate for women getting what they need in the bedroom before most people even knew the term “sex positive.” And she did it all while the press critiqued her every move, and her body,...

After the Super Bowl, Janet Jackson just wants to forget it ever happened and move on. But the media has other plans. And it doesn’t help that the CEO of CBS wants her head on a platter. As Janet faces the biggest scandal of her career, can she weather the storm and make it to the other side with her career — and her sanity — intact? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, bing...

On February 1st, 2004, Janet Jackson’s right breast was exposed to a live audience of over 144 million at the Super Bowl — for 9/16ths of a second. What should have been a fleeting moment of professional embarrassment became a national scandal. It was a story that had everything: a titillating costume change gone wrong, a powerful black woman who refused to grovel, and a squeaky-clean, young white...

Even The Rich is hitting the big time. To celebrate 100 episodes, hosts Brooke and Aricia are answering your questions and spilling the details on everything you’ve ever wanted to know. How long have they been BFFs? Who’s their ideal celebrity co-host? And how do they really feel about Brooke’s singing? Plus, we share what’s coming up next on Even the Rich. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wonde...