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I am beyond honored today to have Lorry Hill (YouTube and TikTok) on the podcast to talk about all things celebrity plastic surgery, cosmetic work, beauty standards and more! I've been watching Lorry's videos for years and it was great to chat with her for an hour about beauty in Hollywood, our everyday lives, and much more. Join us on Patreon!Timestamps:2:53 Different types of photoshop / image manipulation8:54 Why do celebrities not talk about their obvious cosmetic work?12:15 Men vs Women getting plastic surgery16:20 Video photo shopping23:15 The changing eras of beauty standards27:11 The Vindicta subreddit35:45 Different uses of Botox43:00 Celebrity facelifts47:15 When celebrities find the content you made about them online55:40 What is the future of cosmetic work?NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.com/Fluently

You can check in any time you want...but you can never leave! This week we're right off the heels of the finale of White Lotus, and I wanted to dig into the blinds and personal lives of these actors from the new season. Join us for an episode of news, theories and more. 4:50 Fun facts and relationships between the cast members while filming13:30 F Murray Abraham18:40 Jennifer Coolidge24:05 Adam DiMarco25:30 Meghann Fahy30:45 Michael Imperioli32:34 Theo James37:00 Aubrey Plaza38:16 Haley Lu Richardson39:10 Will Sharpe40:30 Finale thoughtsVisit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season.Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Join us on Patreon!This week we're joined by Money with Katie to talk professionally (and not so professionally) about celebrity finances, how Hollywood folks spend their money, and much more - as well as some personal finance tidbits in between that we can use in our everyday life!3:40 Money with Katie intro14:00 Overspending celebrities (Johnny Depp and Nicholas Cage)17:38 Kim Kardashian spending $150M on her private plane…and why that was smart21:29 The Kardashian church24:12 Sydney Sweeney’s money from Euphoria and how she spent it33:30 The “business octopus” as shown by Diddy and more40:03 Celebrity skincare/makeup lines46:08 Financial advisors stealing from their celebrity clients (Uma Thurman, Ben Stiller, Sting)51:48 The middleman financial scam we should look out for59:45 Kim Kardashian launching a private equity fundRitual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.com/FluentlyWith the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluentlyWant to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon!It's getting colder...FluentlyForward is coming...and here we worship Enty, the Lord of Blinds! You know nothin', US Weekly! There is only one thing we say to PR relationships: Not Today! Okay, I'm out of references haha, but join us this week as we explore the blind items of the legendary show Game of Thrones!Timestamps:2:00 Quick thoughts on the last season8:08 DB and DB12:13 Emilia Clarke / Daenerys27:20 Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie / Jon Snow and Ygritte30:40 Nathalie Emmanuel / Missandei36:15 Maisie Williams / Arya Stark42:03 Sophie Turner / Sansa Stark45:00 Lena Headey / Cersei Lannister49:00 Peter Dinklage / Tyrion Lannister52:36 Natalie Dormer / Margarey Tyrell58:52 Richard Madden / Robb Stark1:01:00 Gwendoline Christie / Brienne of Tarth1:03:04 Alfie Allen / Theon Greyjoy1:03:05 Sean Bean / Ned Stark1:05:40 Carice van Houten / Melisandre1:07:05 Charles Dance / Tywin LannisterVisit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season.OSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Check us out on Patreon!Can I get sued for blind items? Let's find out! This week I'm joined by Cece Xie of the Currently Workshopping podcast as she joins us for an episode to provide her professional advice (and as always, intelligent takes) on celebrity lawsuits, defamation cases, conservatorships, celebrity gossip and much more.12:28 Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton vs. British press22:00 Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard31:17 Ghislaine Maxwell case not televised33:38 Britney Spears and the legality of conservatorships40:03 Kanye vs. George Floyd’s family49:09 Alex Jones and Cardi B’s lawsuits52:30 Taylor Swift’s $1 lawsuit54:06 Goop’s legally dangerous vaj-egg!56:24 How to regulate “wellness” products1:00:38 What's in the future of law?1:03:00 Law resources - if you ever need themWant to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season.

Check us out on Patreon!It's that time of year! As the leaves fall, the blinds get revealed...this week we dive into the TV show Gilmore Girls and discuss the show, the drama on and off set, blind items of the cast, and more!2:11 Background of the show8:33 Is Gilmore girls problematic?14:11 Fun facts19:40 Lauren Graham29:30 Alexis Bledel38:20 Melissa McCarthy49:33 Scott Patterson54:50 Jared Padalecki57:55 Milo VentimigliaNextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon!Lindsay Lohan might be making (yet another) comeback with her new Netflix Christmas movie! So this week we dive into blind items throughout her life as we deep dive on Lindsay: her love life, her scandals, and yes - her conspiracy theory!Time stamps: 2:12 Overview of Lindsay Lohan5:36 Lindsay's childhood9:24 The conspiracy theory that Lindsay Lohan is a twin12:00 Lindsay breaks out in 200418:45 2006 blind items21:40 2007, when Lindsay is in and out of court and rehab27:20 Lindsay Lohan in 201030:40 2010 blind items40:12 the Yachting rumors start44:40 Jet setter Lindsay LohanWith the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently.Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon!Mermaids, angels, fairies, centaurs, and more! This Halloween week I'm joined by Cam from the What I Will Say podcast as we discuss different cryptids and mythological creatures, and decide how sexy (and dangerous) they are, as well as a little preview of their origins. Timestamps:4:11 Intro ends9:17 Mermaids16:02 Sirens23:00 Minotaur29:03 Medusa and Gorgons34:20 Fairies38:20 Angels vs Demons46:10 Bigfoot and the Yeti50:25 Centaurs52:45 The Loch Ness Monster57:30 Mothman!!!1:01:00 VampiresFramebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order.OSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. They use seaweed as their hero ingredient because it’s a nutrient-rich superfood with endless benefits. OSEA products are clinically proven to work, and they’re Climate Neutral certified. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Check us out on Patreon!This friendship is one I've wanted to dive into for a long time! Cara Delevingne and Rihanna used to be thick and thieves, but lately we don't see them together as much. I can 100% see a future Cara and Rihanna friendship resurgence, and with Cara in the news lately and Rihanna performing for the SuperBowl, I figured now was the time to take a look at their friendship - and blind items - over the years. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fluentlyforwardTimestamps:4:21 They first met with a “bum slap”7:29 2013 era and blinds15:20 Cara and Rihanna were going to be matchmakers?18:05 2014 era and blinds24:25 Rihanna doesn’t like the Cara/Kendall friendship?32:45 2015 era and blinds37:20 2016 era and blinds42:00 The fever dream of a movie they did together45:00 Recent blind items of Cara52:30 Recent blind items of RihannaNextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order.

Check us out on Patreon!Today we're joined by Dax and Adam from the Hollywood Raw podcast to talk about the ins and outs of Hollywood from a blind item lens, as well as street journalism! Dax and Adam tell us about their entertainment industry experience, their time working at TMZ, and together we riff on celebrities we love and hate, the culture of paparazzi, and much more. Time stamps:4:10 Trying to solve a blind item7:00 How Dax and Adam got into the biz20:15 Celebrities with the best and worst energy22:06 The two sides of Taylor Swift25:15 Celebrities with the “It Factor”33:00 How celebrities can ruin paparazzi photos35:55 Paparazzi blind items37:38 Iconic paparazzi shots43:45 “Very much in love” and other PR language in tabloids48:58 Celebrities that call paparazzi on their relationships55:40 Anything on Conan O’Brien?You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently