Known for her powerful voice and quick wit, Cass Elliot helped propel The Mamas & the Papas to international stardom. But pervasive fatphobia in media coverage and from her own bandmates contributed to Elliot's struggles as a star.

Listen to my mom and I chat about Shakira's music and her transition to the U.S market in the early 2000s.

Learn more about the beginnings of Shakira's career and how she paved the way for Latina rockers in the Latin music industry.

Her first new material in three years, people expected Lauryn Hill's MTV Unplugged special to channel the neo-soul roots of her previous record. But Ms. Hill had other plans. Learn more about the controversial live album and how daring it is in retrospect

In this episode, I explore the beginning of Lauryn Hill's career with the Fugees and her struggles to break through in the male-dominated world of hip hop. I also delve into her first and only solo album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."

Learn more about how the tabloid press and legacy media outlets covered Amy Winehouse's struggle with addiction.

We all know and love Amy Winehouse. But she wasn't always so revered. Learn more about the early days of Amy's fame and how she struggled in the public eye.