Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

A deep dive into Britney Spears' Instagram posts, analyzing the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji. The hosts discuss Britney's autonomy, her memoir, and the complexities of her social media presence. They decode the symbolism of her name changes, explore her struggles, and reflect on the challenges of maintaining a perfect image while dealing with personal difficulties.

Chelsea and guests, Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett, examine Vanessa Williams and her mother’s joint memoir “You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other).” From Vanessa being forced to resign as Miss America to finding happiness in Hollywood, we delve into how the Williams women navigated fame with resilience, grace… and an ongoing revenge list.Show Notes: In Retrospect's Vanessa Williams episode Our Pamela Anderson episode In Retrospect's Pamela Anderson's episode Vanessa William's "Save the Best for Last" music video Vanessa William's "Colors of the Wind" music video  Where to find our Guest: Susie and Jessica  In Retrospect Podcast Susie’s Instagram Jessica’s Instagram Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss its potential impact on culture. Plus, they have a few thoughts on J.Lo’s documentary to boot! Show Notes: Glamorous Trash: Will Taylor Swift, Beyonce and “Barbie” Change Everything?? Glamorous Trash: J.Lo’s “This Is Me… Now” Decoded Vibe Check hosts discuss Beyonce’s New Singles Into It with Sam Sanders: Country Music’s Race Problem Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs “Fast Car” Grammy’s Performance Beyonce - “Texas Hold ‘Em” Beyonce - “16 Carriages” Beyonce and The Chicks perform “Daddy Lessons” at the 2016 CMAs Sugarland covers “Irreplaceable” Chelsea guests on Sam's Into It podcast to talk celeb memoirs Time Stamps(04:09) J.Lo’s documentary(09:35) Beyonce’s art is her memoir(15:59) Sam shares Country music history (18:21) Beyonce’s path to topping the Country charts(20:40) Country music becoming the most popular genre?(21:38) Chelsea and Sam’s personal connections to Country music(24:19) Beyonce’s potential cultural impact with "Cowboy Carter"(26:26) Sam explains “16 Carriages” and the connection to chain gang music(28:09) “Cowboy Carter” predictions and hopes(32:35) Country fashion having a moment?(34:00) Art and activismWhere to find our guest: Sam Sanders Vibe Check Instagram X (Twitter) Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Erin Dewey Lennox reviews 'Love is Blind' Season 6 with emotional insight. Topics include unpacking emotional highs and lows, Vanessa Lachey's dress, Nick Lachey's media training, closer look at Jimmy, Jessica, and the EpiPen. Discussion on why everyone needs therapy, and the drama we can't get enough of in 'Love is Blind'.

Chelsea and Reagan Jackson (“Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist”) sit down for five questions Chelsea would love to be asked as an author, and five questions she’d hate to be asked. Reagan shares insights on the myth of objectivity, how trolls impact journalism, and why her dream party includes guests like James Baldwin sipping on cocktails that taste like the sunset.Where to find our Guest: Reagan Jackson Order “Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist" Hinton Publishing’s website Instagram Website ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Chelsea and guest Wes Perry in a drag-inspired review of RuPaul's memoir, discussing his journey to sobriety, San Diego roots, and the discarded eyelashes. Explore RuPaul's childhood, impact on drag culture, and reflections on forgiveness and self-discovery. Delve into themes of love, addiction, and personal growth through mutual support in this entertaining and insightful podcast.

Chelsea and guest Brittany Ashley (Don’t Tell The Babysitter Mom’s Dead) break down Ani DiFranco’s "No Walls and the Recurring Dream.” Take a wild journey through goats, Boofas, and open relationships, as Chelsea and Brittany examine the complexities and convictions that drive the fiercely independent musician’s enduring legacy.Show Notes Ani DiFranco's cover of "Wishing & Hoping" that opens "My Best Friend's Wedding" Ani's open letter Her almost plantation concert Jewel episode Anne Heche episode Where to find our Guest: Brittany Ashley Website Instagram Podcast ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember the backlash around Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo? Why does the reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce feel different? Chelsea and producer Corinne Wallace examine media coverage and public perception to uncover exactly why these celebrity romances were treated so differently and what has changed in culture in the past 14 years.Show Notes: News report about Tony Romo & Jessica Simpson's relationship  Sportscasters talking about Jessica Simpson  Kelly Clarkson talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s coverage  Will Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Barbie change everything??  ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dust off your Playboy Bunny belly button rings! Chelsea tackles Crystal Hefner’s memoir along with Cookies Amy and Beth. Together they go inside Hugh Hefner’s empire and examine if there’s anything worse than a moldy mansion with boring orgies. Show Notes:Holly Madison episodeWhere to support and find our Guests:Amy ACLU The National Council of Teachers of English National Coalition Against Censorship American Library Association United Against Book Bans BethInstagram***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea and Amir Yass break down the incredible “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” finale and explore why the success of women’s stories in Reality TV hasn’t led to more women-centered narrative series. Show Notes: The producers of RHOSLC talk about Reality Von Tease  GTT Will Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Barbie Change Everything?? With Ashley Nicole Black  Where to find our Guest: Amir Yass Instagram TikTok YouTube Website ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices