Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir publishing, including “having a platform.” This is a must-listen for anyone ready to tell (and sell) their story.We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Listen to our How to Edit a Memoir episode Listen to Behind the Scenes of Chelsea’s Memoir Listen to our Betty Gilpin episode with Kyle Everyone’s A Sellout Now (article referenced in the episode) Where to find our Guest: Kyle RidleyInstagram***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

Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they discuss Margaret Cho's memoir, focusing on using comedy to cope with childhood and Hollywood struggles. They cover topics like racism and sexism, dating Quentin Tarantino, and the impact of being the lead in a groundbreaking sitcom. The conversation delves into internalized issues, the importance of female support, and the struggles faced by Asian American women in the entertainment industry.

Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta’s first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood’s stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your Kleenex ready as Delta shares her enduring wit and wisdom, discussing hoarders, diet culture, and the media's rampage on women’s bodies (and of course Chelsea cries!)Show Notes: Listen to our episode on her memoir “Delta Style” Book tour info here! 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

Misha Brown and Chelsea dissect Rebel Wilson's memoir, delving into her sex life, body image struggles, and media battles. They critique celebrities' portrayals of Africa, discuss Wilson's legal victory, Hollywood success, dating mishaps, and explore fluid identities and relationships in the entertainment industry.

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.