

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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Feb 10, 2023 • 15min
The Memeification of Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck’s face stole the show at Sunday’s Grammys. While attending the star-studded event as wife Jennifer Lopez’s plus-one, Ben quickly became an internet meme - in real time - after he was spotted on-camera looking bored, unhappy and like he’d rather be anywhere else. Since then, J-Lo’s been in total spin mode, posting an Instagram reel of them living it up at the Grammys, and even poking fun at her hubby’s “happy face." And now, a seat filler at the Grammys (who sat next to Ben and Jen!) is chiming in with her firsthand account of what she says really happened. So was something going on, or was this just a case of Mr. Affleck having "resting Ben face?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 9, 2023 • 11min
Everyone's 'Hung Up' on Madonna's Grammy Look
Madonna is once again facing controversy. At Sunday's Grammy Awards, the Queen of Pop introduced Sam Smith and Kim Petras for a performance of their hit song "Unholy." But even though Sam and Kim slayed their time on stage, it was Madge's face that stole the show. Social media exploded with criticism about her appearance and speculation about plastic surgery. Of course, Madonna's not taking this lying down - she clapped back at her haters, accusing them of sexism and misogyny. We know that stars can't escape the brutal judgement from the public, but isn't it time we let women like Madonna age however the hell they want?!Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Feb 8, 2023 • 12min
Lea Michele - Good Person or Good PR?
Is Lea Michele trying to do a little image rehab? After getting called out for her mean girl ways in 2020 by her former “Glee” co-stars, Lea swears she’s changed for the better. In a new piece for Interview Magazine, Lea says she’s had some conversations that have helped her take a step back and learn from her mistakes. She also credits her starring role in “Funny Girl” for pushing her to make better choices and apply everything she’s learned. Obviously we’d love it if Lea was actually trying to do better – but has she really turned over a new leaf? Or is this interview simply a brilliant PR move to help plug her Broadway show?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 12min
Time's Up for Brandi Glanville on 'Real Housewives'
Brandi Glanville has crossed the line. Last week, it was reported that the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star made unwelcome sexual advances on her "Ultimate Girls Trip" co-star Caroline Manzo while filming in Morocco. Understandably, the alleged incident left the OG "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member distressed, and Brandi was fired and sent home shortly thereafter. Both Brandi and Caroline have kept quiet so far, but the show's production team reportedly has audio of everything that happened that night. So are we going to see this all play out on the new season? And if so - is that even appropriate?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Feb 6, 2023 • 13min
The Grammys - Viola EGOTs and Beyoncé Makes History
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards delivered some big surprises and even bigger snubs! At last night's ceremony, Viola Davis finally rounded out her EGOT status after she won for the narration of her memoir, “Finding Me.” And in another huge win for Black women, Beyoncé became the most decorated Grammy winner of all time when she was awarded for her work on "Renaissance." But Queen Bey's history-making win also came with a huge loss - she was overlooked for the evening’s top honor, Album of the Year, which went to Harry Styles for his chart-topping "Harry's House." This is her fourth time losing in the category, and fans and critics are not happy about it. We love to see Bey score a record-breaking Grammy win - but what’s it gonna take for this woman to win Album of the Year already?!Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Feb 3, 2023 • 18min
Jessica Simpson's Affair with the 'Movie Star'
Jessica Simpson kisses and tells! In her new Amazon original short story, “Movie Star: They Always Say They’re Single,” the former “Newlyweds” star is opening up about a steamy affair with an unnamed, NOT single, A-list actor she met at the MTV VMAs in 2001. Jess details the secret romance she had with the mega star after splitting from her hubby, Nick Lachey, and admits that their meetups left her feeling like a "call girl." Even though she's staying mum on the star's name, internet sleuths are already connecting the dots, and some are pointing to one married actor as the mystery man. But whoever this story is about - is it irresponsible of Jess to write a blind item that could unfairly damage someone's reputation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 2, 2023 • 16min
Tom Brady's Re-Retirement
Tom Brady is finally hanging up his helmet. The three-time MVP quarterback announced his retirement in an emotional video posted to his social media yesterday. But this isn't Tom's first time calling it quits. Last year he left the NFL for just 40 days before coming back to play one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There was speculation that Tom's "unretirement" cost him his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, who reportedly wanted him to prioritize his family over football. One divorce and one not-so impressive season later, Tom's walking off the field - and he swears it's for real this time. But Tom’s love of the game is strong. Can he really stay away? Or will we see him back in the Bucs gear in another six weeks like last time?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Feb 1, 2023 • 12min
Are 'The Real Housewives' Rumors True or E-RHONY-ous?
The future of “The Real Housewives of New York: Legacy” is up in the air. After Page Six initially reported that the show was dead in the water, an anonymous source told E! that the show wasn’t scrapped - just put on pause. Rumors are flying that some of the housewives are upset about being lowballed by Bravo on salary and promised screen time. Andy Cohen and Countess Luann are each saying different things - so who knows what’s actually happening. What’s it gonna take to get this damn show off the ground?!Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. 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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 15min
Jonas Brothers Get a Star but Nick’s Baby Steals the Show
Yesterday, the Jonas Brothers became the latest in a long line of celebrities to be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The celebration was a true family affair for Nick Jonas, who was honored alongside his bros Kevin and Joe. Nick and his wife, actor Priyanka Chopra, brought along their one-year-old daughter Malti, whose face had never been seen in public before. Getting a star on the Walk of Fame is cool, but - really - is it as big a deal as it’s cracked up to be?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 30, 2023 • 12min
Good Morning America Says Goodbye to T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach
Former GMA3 anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach get axed by ABC News after a workplace affair scandal. The episode discusses their relationship, ABC's handling of the situation, and the media circus around public figures facing consequences for their actions.