Even the Rich

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. On today’s episode, Aricia and Juju get real about navigating sobriety in the limelight, Elton’s best looks, and one of our toughest Would-You-Rathers yet: A life without fake lashes, or without contouring?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/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. https://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. He’s going to become: Elton John.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/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 journalism, and what was going on when she tried to turn down a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?!For more, check out Justin’s podcast, My Year with Dolly, where he breaks down every Dolly Parton album.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/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Marilyn teaches us about how society treats women who battle mental health challenges, and discuss some of her greatest on-screen moments.Read Angelica’s Marilyn Monroe movie rankings here.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/eventherichPlease Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.