Rich and Weekly
Wondery
We’re fascinated with the lives of both the famous and the infamous. From the Kardashians and Kendrick to Britney and the Bravo-verse, RICH AND WEEKLY is your dose of the hottest and latest celebrity news. Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams, hosts of the hit series Even the Rich and Even the Royals, spill the tea, dish the dirt, and tell you exactly what they think. New episodes drop every Thursday.Listen to Rich and Weekly on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/rich-and-weekly/ now.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 13min
Kanye’s Donda Academy Gets an F
Kanye West is in trouble again. Ye and his Donda Academy are being sued by two teachers who say they were fired after voicing their concerns about the school. The teachers – who are both Black – are alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination. The lawsuit also details a WILD list of complaints about the academy’s unconventional approach…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 10, 2023 • 15min
Taylor Swift’s Joe Alwyn ‘Era’ is Over
Swifties, looks like mom and dad are breaking up. After six years together, it’s being reported that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have called it quits. The two were notoriously private, but that never stopped Swifty-sleuths from digging for relationship clues. And now they’re saying we should have seen this breakup coming based on the Easter eggs Taylor hid in the setlist for her "Eras Tour." One thing we'd bet on is that Taylor will soon be penning some epic breakup ballads!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 7, 2023 • 17min
Will Tom Schwartz’s Loose Lips Sink Sandoval’s Ship?
The “Scandoval” saga continues! Even after we learned that “Vanderpump Rules” cast members Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were hooking up on the sly, things have gotten even juicier. And in the latest chapter of the saga that just won’t quit, Tom Schwartz – Sandoval’s bestie – has spilled every drop of the hot tea to Andy Cohen, including a taste of what we can expect at the “Vanderpump” reunion!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 6, 2023 • 15min
Donald Glover's Journey from Diversity Hire to Heavy Hitter
Donald Glover just can’t be stopped. After making a name for himself in TV and music, the multi-hyphenate powerhouse has now launched Gilga, a huge, new production company. But in a new interview with GQ, Donald talks about how his whole career got kickstarted when he was a “diversity hire” on Tina Fey’s hit sitcom “30 Rock,” and how happy he is that he didn’t get a job on SNL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 5, 2023 • 14min
Contestants Tell 'American Idol,' ‘It’s a No From Me, Dawg’
“American Idol” contestants are dropping like flies…by choice! We’re in the middle of Hollywood Week, and two contestants have already quit the show, leaving AI judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie in total shock. At this rate, they won’t have to eliminate anyone from the competition - the singers will do it themselves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 4, 2023 • 13min
Is Chris Hemsworth Laying Down Thor's Hammer for Good?
Is Chris Hemsworth headed for an early retirement? After learning that he is 8 to 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s on his Disney+ show “Limitless,” the “Avengers” star insisted at the time that he had no plans to retire. But a source tells Page Six that it now looks like the man who fights villains on screen might change his focus instead to a tougher real life battle…and maybe say goodbye to Hollywood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 3, 2023 • 14min
Reese’s Marriage In Pieces
Another Hollywood couple bites the dust. After almost 12 years together, Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth are calling it quits. Since they announced their break-up on Instagram, the rumor mill has been working overtime and delivering plenty of juicy theories about why they’re getting divorced. And that’s not all… There’s also buzz that Reese is already moving on with a certain former football star who’s back on the market and ready to play the field.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 31, 2023 • 13min
Gwyneth Paltrow is #Gwynoccent!
The verdict is in for Gwyneth Paltrow! After an 8-day trial that was memed to death online, a jury finally reached their decision in the $300,000 ski crash lawsuit between Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who accused her of hitting him. The jury unanimously found the plaintiff, Terry Sanderson, completely at fault for the 2016 accident. Now that Gwyneth is $1 richer – thanks to her countersuit – do we think that money’s going straight to her next bone broth meal?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 30, 2023 • 12min
Jeremy Renner’s Super Heroic Recovery
Jeremy Renner is alive to tell the tale! After suffering a long list of serious injuries from a near-fatal snow plow accident on New Year’s Day, the “Avengers” star is sitting down with ABC's Diane Sawyer for his first interview since. He lays out all the horrific details and tells Diane that he simply refused to die. Jeremy’s recovery is so super and heroic, he’d probably make Hawkeye proud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 29, 2023 • 15min
Kelly Ripa Gets $20 Mil a Year and (Finally) Her Own Bathroom
Kelly Ripa is pulling back the curtain on her “Live!” experience. In a new interview with Variety, the daytime queen opens up about the backstage drama she’s dealt with, and all the battles she’s fought in the name of equity and equality! From being drastically underpaid and having to share a bathroom with the audience, to being kept in the dark about major show decisions, Kelly is shedding a whole new light on the feel-good TV staple.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
