Nostalgia & Now

JoJo was only 13 when “Leave (Get Out)” made her one of the most exciting young artists in pop music. But behind the huge voice and early success was a record contract that would leave her fighting for years just to release music. In the first installment of Press Play, Kelli looks back at JoJo’s biggest songs, her acting career, the label battle that stalled her momentum, and the way she reclaimed her story on her own terms.

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This week Kelli is joined by Jemmye Carroll as they chat about the first part of the Summer House reunion!

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This week Kelli is joined by writer Lindsay Denninger to discuss her book You Know You Love Me: How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture. The two dive into everything from the rabid online fandom and the rise of gossip culture to the show's influence on fashion, celebrity culture, and social media as we know it today. They also discuss toxic relationships, the “Go piss girl” meme, why fan forums were better than modern social media, and whether a show like Gossip Girl could even survive in today’s streaming era. XOXO.

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This week Kelli is diving into the music moments that defined 2003. From 50 Cent’s complete takeover and Beyoncé stepping into solo superstardom to the domination of OutKast, Sean Paul, Evanescence and more. Kelli revisits the songs, albums, TRL moments, and chart records that made 2003 one of the biggest years in music history.

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Surprise! For the next few weeks there will be extra episodes of Nostalgia & Now covering Summer House! This week Kelli is joined by Everyone's Business (But Mine) host Kara Berry. The two talk about season 10 of Summer House as a whole, from their thoughts on West and Amanda to their surprising love (?) of Jesse Solomon. Get ready because these two can't stop (hope you sang the former Summer House theme song) talking about this show.

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This week Kelli is joined by Liz Bentley, a true Teen Mom historian and the host of Liz Explains! The two dive into the cultural impact of Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, what made them so invested in the franchise to begin with, and how reality television changed once the cameras never stopped rolling. From iconic moments and unforgettable storylines to the darker conversations surrounding MTV, fame, and exploitation, this episode covers it all.

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This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series called You Know Mall? Originally titled Meet Me At The Mall but let’s be honest, that was way too long. Joining her are two of her best friends, Conversation Starters host Lex Niko and Bravo historian Samantha Bush. The three dive into their chaotic mall memories growing up and why the mall felt like the ultimate safe third place, even when it absolutely was not safe at all.

From their favorite early 2000s stores to food court rituals and the pure insanity of mall culture, this episode is packed with nostalgia, chaos, and of course a little Bravo gossip to close things out at the food court.

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What really happens after American Idol ends? Kimberley Locke joins Nostalgia and Now to talk about the reality behind the fame, the pressure, and finding herself again.

Kelli sits down with Kimberley to revisit her time on American Idol season 2, the story behind “8th World Wonder,” and what it was like navigating overnight success. They also get into her theater career, her charitable work, and how she’s now helping others build a stronger relationship with themselves. It’s a nostalgic, honest, and full-circle conversation you won’t want to miss.

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