The Britney Episode 2: Britney And More (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Nov 1, 2023
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Matt and Bowen discuss Britney's revelations in her memoir, the backlash against Justin Timberlake, Bethenny's swing at Bravo, Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version), and sending out positive vibes for Matthew Perry. They also touch on punctuation vulnerability, the ubiquity of 'The Takedown Piece' in our culture, RHOBH premiere, Halloween costume ideas, and alcohol being everywhere.
Racism within the Bravo franchise needs to be addressed to promote equality in the entertainment industry.
Bethany Franco's personal attacks on Andy Cohen distract from important issues in the Bravo franchise.
Reality TV poses challenges for individuals with addiction issues, as their struggles may be less valued by producers and viewers.
Deep dives
Ebony's Story of Racism in the Bravo Franchise
In a Vanity Fair article, Ebony K. Williams shares her experiences of racism within the Bravo franchise. She discusses the situation with Ramona Singer's racist behavior, including the use of the N word in the presence of a black female producer. Ebony expresses frustration that Ramona still has a job on the show 'Ultimate Girls Trip' despite these incidents. Her account highlights the importance of addressing racism within the entertainment industry.
Bethany Franco's Personal Vendetta Against Andy Cohen
Bethany Franco's recent interviews and comments suggest a personal vendetta against Andy Cohen, a key figure in the Bravo franchise. While her motivations are unclear, she makes personal attacks against Cohen, which overshadow the larger issues within the Bravo franchise. Her comments lack a substantive analysis of her experiences and do not contribute to a deep understanding of the industry.
Leah's Struggles on Reality Television
Leah McSweeney, a former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' opens up about her struggles on reality television. She reveals that she relapsed into drinking right before filming began and continued to drink during the show. However, when her drinking became less erratic and more controlled, producers and viewers found her less interesting. Leah's story raises questions about the challenges faced by individuals with addiction issues in the reality TV landscape.
The Halloween Costumes Controversy
Some people are criticizing the use of wrestling singlets as Halloween costumes, but the speaker defends their choice and encourages them to embrace it.
Prosthetic Makeup for Halloween
The speaker criticizes the trend of hiring prostheticians to create elaborate makeup looks for Halloween costumes, arguing that it is excessive and unnecessary.
Britney Spears, Matthew Perry, and Halloween Costumes Discussion
The speakers discuss various topics including the recent news about Britney Spears, the passing of Matthew Perry, and their thoughts on Halloween costumes.
If you're looking for BMD (Britney Memoir Discourse), baby, we got you over here at Las Cultch. Matt & Bowen discuss The Woman In Me, Britney's revelations and ruminations within the book, Michelle Williams's performance, and the backlash currently being faced by Justin Timberlake. Also, the hosts get into at Bethenny's big swing at Bravo and Andy Cohen in Vanity Fair, review Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version), and send out the white light for the late Matthew Perry. All this, punctuation vulnerability, "chicanery", living in invisible squalor, gerunds, all these closeted gay guys in Hollywood playing in our face, the ubiquity and lessening effectiveness of "The Takedown Piece" in our culture, Wicked 20, the RHOBH premiere, the RHOP taglines, the wrestling singlet as gay Halloween costume canon, prosthetics on Halloween and when they've gone too far, and alcohol being absolutely everywhere.
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