Diss and Tell

In this encore episode (originally aired July 2023) - When Kim Kardashian dumps her close friend Blac Chyna, it seems that Blac Chyna’s rise to fame has been cut short. But Blac Chyna’s not done with the Kardashians. In this first of two episodes, we dive into the tumultuous and drama-filled saga that led to Blac Chyna suing five of the six Kardashian women for $100 million. Between allegations of Blac Chyna’s ex-fiancee dating an underage Kylie Jenner, Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian’s ill-fated reality show, and a trademark dispute on the Kardashian name, this David & Goliath story goes to wildly unexpected places. 

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Hey, Dissers! To round out our first year of dissin’ and tellin’, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite feuds, shades, and slights in the first-ever annual Dissy Awards - a totally real, highly established award ceremony that celebrates the best of the best in the world of pop culture rivalries. With awards categories like “Most Unhinged Side Character” and “The Wendy Williams Award for Most Out of Pocket Insult”, we’re giving you the high stakes and prestige you’ve come to expect from your hosts Sydney & Matt. Raise a glass for the Dissy Awards. See you at the after-party!

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Mariah Carey, no stranger to iconic diva drama, has tussled with her fair share of fellow celebrities. She sparred publicly with Nicki Minaj and famously claimed unawareness of who Jennifer Lopez is. Carey also may or may not have had a contentious fling with Eminem. Most recently, in a bid to assert her "Queen of Christmas" status, she engaged in a social media feud with singer Darlene Love. In this episode, we'll explore Carey's penchant for high-profile feuds—with divas, lovers, and others in her orbit—and unpack why we are "Obsessed" with this diva and all her drama.

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When Caroline Calloway first stepped onto the scene as one of the original Instagram influencers, she epitomized the 'it-girl' – studying at NYU and Cambridge, traveling through Italy, clinching a massive book deal. But then, Natalie Beach, Caroline’s ghostwriter and former best friend, drops a bombshell. Her tell-all article strips away Caroline's perfect façade, revealing a life riddled with deceptions. This episode delves into their toxic friendship, exposing the dark side of fame and the consequences of a 'fake it till you make it' lifestyle.

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The Taylor Swift -Scooter Braun epic music industry feud continues. We have an iconic power struggle at the AMAs, we delve into the question of when Taylor really knew about the sale of her masters, and finally hear Scooter speak publicly about all the drama. In Part 2 of our two-part feud, Scooter Braun attempts to gain control of the narrative, and Taylor devises a plan to take back control of her music at Scooter’s expense. The music industry may never be the same!

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In 2019, the pop music landscape was rocked when Taylor Swift took to Tumblr to expose that her arch-nemesis in the industry, Scooter Braun, had gained control over her life's work by owning the masters to her first six albums. She detailed how Braun—a manager, music business executive, and owner of Big Machine Label Group, along with Scott Borchetta—had taken advantage of her. Swift called on her fans to 'let them know how you feel.' And they did. Within a day, 'Swifties' brought record company offices to a standstill, sent threats to Braun's family, and cast the once-unknown executives into the limelight. In the first episode of this two-part series, we delve into the 'Taylor-verse' and expose the unsavory side of the music industry.

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The Kardashians have been reality TV royalty for 20 years, offering spectacular drama, viral moments, and plenty of feuds. But when Kim insults big sister Kourtney's work ethic in an infamous episode, hands are thrown and cracks in the family foundation begin to show. In this episode, we unravel the tensions, including the now-famous line, "I don't agree with who you are as a person." From on-camera clashes to behind-the-scenes struggles, we're diving into the eyebrow-raising, meme-generating complexities of being a Kardashian in the public gaze.

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In Hollywood, Vin Diesel made his mark—and a lot of money—with the Fast and the Furious film franchise. To Vin, the cast is like a family, and he's the undisputed patriarch of the clan. But when former wrestler-turned-action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins the franchise, the family dynamic gets thrown out of whack. As The Rock becomes increasingly important to the success of the films, a behind-the-scenes feud with Diesel festers, grows, and eventually goes public. In this episode, we'll see what happens when two self-described "alpha males" are forced to share screen time, fame, and credit, all with a billion-dollar franchise on the line.

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It's 2003, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is about to step onto a stage in the UK. Just days before the U.S. invades Iraq, she takes the mic and drops a bombshell: 'We're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas.' The country music scene erupts, and Toby Keith leads the charge. Armed with his anthem 'Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,' he launches a takedown mission against Maines and the band. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the feud that not only led to the dramatic downfall of the Dixie Chicks but also lit the fuse on a nationwide culture war.

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Just when we thought we had the full story on the Spears sisters, Britney's memoir dropped, and naturally, we had to talk about it. In this bonus update, we tackle Britney's side of the feud with sister Jamie Lynn. Curious about the backstory? Our original episodes offer a good prequel.

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