
Terribly Famous
Wouldn’t you love to be a famous? Money. Red carpets. Adoring fans. Did we mention the money? But you’re also on a tightrope. Because when everyone’s watching, you’re only one misstep away from it all going terribly wrong. It’s like Rihanna said: there's a long way to fall when you're so far from earth. Join hosts Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini on Wondery’s Terribly Famous, as they tell the stories of our most iconic stars. After all, it’s fun to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially when they’re Manolos.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 57min
Zayn's Own Direction | The Boy From Bradford | 1
Zayn Malik seems to have it all. The fans, money and fame that come with being part of world's biggest boyband. But one night Zayn walks off the stage and out of the band. Behind the scenes, he’s not sure who he is anymore. And there’s only one way to find out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2023 • 32min
Victoria Beckham vs The Critics | The Guardian’s Joe Stone on how the Spice Girls changed his life | 5
Joe Stone fell in love with the Spice Girls aged nine, went into journalism just so he could meet them and ended up interviewing all five. What he doesn't know about Victoria and her transformation from pop star to fashion designer is, frankly, not worth knowing. Did we mention he has a shrine to her too?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2023 • 51min
Victoria Beckham vs The Critics | It’s Not the End | 4
Victoria can't win over the tabloids. They write off her fashion label as a loss-making vanity project. But the fashion world? It knows talent when it sees it. And it’s taking notice, one chic midi dress at a time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2023 • 46min
Victoria Beckham vs The Critics | Make It Fashion | 3
Victoria finds joy dabbling in fashion, but she can hear the sneers of the “real” fashionistas. They want the pop star to stay in her lane. But that only makes Victoria dream bigger. Next stop: Paris Fashion Week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 2023 • 46min
Victoria Beckham vs The Critics | Posh & Becks | 2
As the Spice Girls start to unravel, Posh has to carve out her own path. What next for the girl who never quite felt at ease in music? She's not sure, but there is one thing she’s certain about: this time, she wants to be known as Victoria Beckham.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 4, 2023 • 48min
Victoria Beckham vs The Critics | Wannabe | 1
Victoria Beckham, former popstar turned style icon with a multi-million pound fashion and beauty empire, discusses her journey as a member of the Spice Girls, their advocacy for feminism, her relationship with David Beckham, and the challenges faced by the group including betrayals and controversies.

Aug 28, 2023 • 31min
Loving Adele | Music journalist Jude Rogers on meeting Adele before and after fame | 5
Journalist and music critic Jude Rogers takes us inside her interviews with Adele, from their initial meeting as a nervous 19-year-old to Adele revealing her 'very uncool' role model. They discuss Adele's growth as an artist, her authenticity, and her impact on the music industry. The hosts also reflect on their favorite Adele songs and predict her future musical direction.

Aug 21, 2023 • 39min
Loving Adele | Becoming | 4
The girl from Tottenham is now a global superstar, but behind the scenes her private life is unravelling. A painful divorce is followed by some devastating news. Both onstage and off, Adele comes to learn an invaluable lesson: sometimes the only way to move forward is to start over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 14, 2023 • 42min
Loving Adele | A New Threat | 3
Adele faces the terrifying threat of losing her voice through high-risk but vital throat surgery. Forced to step out of the limelight to recover, she experiences the more normal life she has been craving. It's a blessing in disguise: Adele falls in love and finds stability. But soon, a new threat looms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 7, 2023 • 43min
Loving Adele | Turning 21 | 2
Adele is on the rise, turning heartbreak into hits. She’s already a household name in the UK and now she’s on her way in the US too. It’s a sensational journey, what she’d dreamed of as a kid. But fame - especially when it came so fast and is carrying her so far - brings both gifts and problems. Can she stay grounded and give her fans the music they crave? It’s a lot for one girl to manage but she’s not doing too badly. Until a catastrophe threatens to derail everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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