

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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Nov 9, 2022 • 12min
Jessica Simpson Claps Back
Jessica Simpson doesn’t need your judgement. Last week, the singer and clothing mogul appeared in a Pottery Barn Kids ad on Instagram, showing off her daughter’s room decor, which sparked a lot of concern for Jess. The comment section was full of fans wondering if she is okay, and questioning whether she’s sticking to her sobriety. Even though Jessica’s been open about her struggles with alcoholism in the past, she clapped back and is making it clear she doesn’t appreciate the speculation about her well-being. So is it time for fans to back off and stop over-analyzing every single move a celeb makes?Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2022 • 14min
Did Selena Snub Her Lifesaving Bestie?
Selena Gomez is keeping things “interesting.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, Selena claims that Taylor Swift is her only “real friend” in the industry. But one of Selena’s (former???) friends, actor Francia Raisa, has taken exception to the comment, making it clear she feels snubbed that she wasn’t mentioned. After all -- Francia famously saved Selena’s life by giving her one of her own kidneys back in 2017 when the singer was suffering from lupus and her body was failing her. So…is this a bad look for Selena?Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 7, 2022 • 16min
Gone Too Soon: Aaron Carter
Former teen heartthrob and rapper Aaron Carter was found dead on Saturday at the age of 34. Since the news broke, family and celebrities have publicly offered their condolences, including a touching tribute from Aaron’s older brother, and Backstreet Boy, Nick. No cause of death for the “I Want Candy” singer has been determined, but it’s no secret that Aaron definitely faced a lot of mental health and addiction demons during his short life. Rest in peace, Aaron.Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.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.

Nov 4, 2022 • 14min
Selena Gomez Gives a 'Rare' Look at Her Life
Selena Gomez is getting real. The superstar singer and actor is opening up about her serious mental and physical illnesses in her new documentary “My Mind & Me,” which just dropped today on Apple+. In the doc, which was filmed over the course of six years, the “Only Murders in the Building” star opens up about her battles with both lupus and bipolar disorder. Selena says even though it was hard for her to share her story, she agreed to do it to help others dealing with the same challenges to feel less alone. It’s always refreshing to us when a celebrity gets vulnerable in an effort to spread awareness, but are stars like Selena obligated to use their platforms this way?WARNING: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, there is always help available. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for you or your loved ones. Simply dial 9-8-8 if you need to reach out.Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.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.

Nov 3, 2022 • 16min
Christina Applegate is a Total Badass!
If there’s one thing we know about Christina Applegate, it’s that she’s a fighter. The “Anchorman” actor beat breast cancer back in 2008, but is now facing another major health battle. Christina recently opened up to the New York Times about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how living with the disabling disease has affected filming for the final season of her Netflix show “Dead to Me.” Even with this whole new set of physical limitations and challenges, Christina is still tenacious as hell, and she’s not letting MS stop her from finishing what she started. With over 40 years of showbiz experience under her belt, there’s no one more equipped to take this challenge head-on than this fierce comedy icon! We love you, Christina!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 2, 2022 • 11min
Tom Brady Loses a Ring
Richies, we can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. After months of speculation, it’s Game Over for star QB Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen. The couple filed for divorce on Friday, and within a few hours, the split was official. Tom and Gisele both claim the divorce was an amicable one, but an inside source says it wasn’t quite as easy as that. The source says divorce is the absolute last thing Tom wanted, and he reportedly tried to save the marriage. But there was no Hail Mary good enough for Gisele. So now that these two power players are done, what’s next? Will Gisele finally have a chance to “un-retire"? And how much longer can Tom keep slinging that pigskin before he’s forced to hang ’em up for good?Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2022 • 14min
Taylor Swift Makes History
Taylor Swift has made herstory! Since her new album “Midnights” debuted just over a week ago, it’s been breaking records with its streaming numbers and massive sales. And that’s not all -- Taylor has now become the first-ever artist to have songs in all of the top ten slots on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart at the same time. (She surpassed Drake’s old record.) Plus, it’s the first time EVER that Billboard’s top ten hasn’t included a song from a male artist. But while Taylor should be riding high, she’s still embroiled in controversy over her ‘Anti-Hero’ music video. Some Swifties were upset about the “fat scale scene,” feeling it sent the wrong message. Taylor heard them and axed the moment from her vid, but now a whole new bunch of fans are upset. So what gives? Is it just impossible for stars to please everybody?Hey, Richies - is there something you’ve been dying to ask us? Well, here’s your chance to ask us anything. Send us your questions to eventherich@wondery.com. We’ll pick our favorite ones to answer on our upcoming Even the Rich holiday episode. The deadline to submit questions is Friday, November 11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 2022 • 17min
Celebs Rock and Shock in Halloween Costumes
Happy Halloween, Richies! As usual, the stars are celebrating by going all out with their elaborate, over-the-top and outrageous costumes. But of course, all this creativity doesn’t really count unless it’s well-documented on social media! Kim Kardashian and Janelle Monae went blue by dressing up as two different sci-fi movie characters. Pop star Ariana Grande hit a high note with fans when she and actor Liz Gillies shared videos of them recreating scenes from the iconic mockumentary “Best in Show.” But not every celeb’s costume choices were hits with the public - some stars were dressed down for dressing up. Like Lizzo, who took some heat for her look as rapper Chrisean Rock, and Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly for their controversial take on Catholicism. This, of course, is not the first time the people have come for celeb costume missteps. (Anyone remember Julianne Hough in blackface or Chrissy Teigen’s Native American costume?) So here’s our question - even though some stars still push the limits, are most of them playing it safe these days?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 2022 • 14min
Matthew Perry Is No 'Friend' to Keanu Reeves
It looks like one “Friends” star isn’t making many friends these days in Hollywood. In the lead-up to Matthew Perry’s hotly anticipated memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” Matthew has been making the talk show rounds, teasing the chapters about his life-threatening struggles with addiction. But that’s not what’s making headlines now! Some other excerpts have been leaked, and he’s feeling the blowback. Matthew is taking some heat over some not-so-Friends-ly remarks he made about universally loved Hollywood good guy Keanu Reeves, which has fans on the internet - as well as celebs from all over the industry - up in arms. And besides his Keanu disses, Chandler Bing is also kissing and telling about a drunken evening he spent with actor Valerie Bertinelli, who has taken to TikTok saying she’s mortified by that night. Obviously Matthew’s on a major press push to get people to read his book, and he’s certainly getting press for dishing on fellow celebs, but is it possible that this publicity campaign has backfired and will hurt book sales?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 2022 • 19min
Sparks Fly Between Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton on RHOBH Reunion
Richies, good things truly come to those who wait. And that certainly proved to be the case in last night’s third and final installment of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” reunion. To kick things off, Erika opened up about her rocky year, and said that she had been self-medicating with booze to numb out. But the focus immediately shifted when Kathy Hilton finally made her long-awaited appearance on the couch – and she had a major ax to grind with Erika Jayne and Lisa Rinna. All this turmoil seemed to be the hardest on Kyle Richards though, who spent most of the evening in absolute tears! In classic reality TV fashion, things ended on a really emotional cliffhanger for a lot of the women. So what's in store next for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Guess we’ll have to stay tuned!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.