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December 28, 2023Our Roman Empire of 2023
From Gweneth Paltrow, to Scandoval, to pelting celebs on stage - it’s time to tip our holiday hats to all the best dramas of 2023. In this hilariously scandalizing wrap up, Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the Betches podcast So Bad It’s Good, to sum up the top 8 Pop Crime celebrity moments of 2023 and why Ryan predicts 2024 will be a wild year.
@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey
Sources:
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/latest-news/fans-throw-objects-hit-celebrities-on-stage/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12343649/Fan-threw-36G-bra-Drake-concert-reveals-major-Playboy-update.html
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/19/drew-barrymore-talkshow-writers-strike-video
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/10/04/drew-barrymore-show-writers-refuse-to-return-after-wga-strike-ends-report-says/?sh=554c2db5305c
https://people.com/celebrity/celebrity-breakups-of-2023/
https://people.com/movies/gwyneth-paltrow-skiing-trial-biggest-bombshells/
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/donald-trump-legal-cases-charges/675531/
https://www.insider.com/explainer-everything-that-went-wrong-burning-man-festival-so-far-2023-9
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
https://time.com/6279818/vanderpump-rules-finale-scandoval/

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46 min
December 21, 2023“I’m an i-CON,” George Santos Gets Ziwe’d
George Santos is trying to turn a mountain of lies into a pot of gold, will he succeed or has the American public had enough of him? In this episode, Kiki dissects all the known lies of the disgraced Republican Congressman and how Santos got away with so much absurdity for as long as he did. Later, Kiki is joined by Betches co-founder, Sami Sage, to discuss Santos’ breaking interview with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh.
@sami
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2022/10/21/the-wealthiest-congressional-districts-of-2022/?sh=dfc6c7a6f76f
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/08/25/with-his-resignation-new-yorks-cuomo-joins-small-group-of-u-s-governors-forced-out-against-their-will/
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/28/suozzi-hochul-governor-primary-00003068
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/nyregion/george-santos-ny-republicans.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/nyregion/george-santos-loan-campaign-finances.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/nyregion/santos-accountant-nancy-marks-guilty.html
https://www.reuters.com/legal/santos-ex-campaign-fundraiser-enters-guilty-plea-court-hearing-2023-11-14/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/11/16/what-is-redstone-strategies-george-santos-allegedly-used-shadowy-llc-to-spend-donors-cash-at-hermes-and-onlyfans/?sh=7863cb3964c8
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2021/comp-pr2021-74.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/george-santos-harbor-city-capital-alleged-ponzi-scheme-sec/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/george-santos-harbor-city-capital-alleged-ponzi-scheme-sec/
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/24/george-santos-lied-to-a-judge-in-2017-bid-to-help-a-family-friend-charged-with-fraud-00084341
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/26/nyregion/george-santos-interview.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/21/politics/george-santos-denies-drag-queen-brazil-festival/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/22/george-santos-lies-republican-party-future
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/republicans

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49 min
December 14, 2023 Dennis Rodman & The Long, Glamorous Con Of Peggy Fulford
In 2012, Dennis Rodman’s financial manager, Peggy Fulford, went on television to inform the world that he was sick, broke, and not paying his child support. But behind the scenes, Peggy was stealing millions and Rodman was her #1 target. In this episode, Kiki interviews Hannah Smith, journalist and the host of The Opportunist podcast, to break down the glamorous, complicated crimes of Peggy Fulford and to tell us why we've never heard of her.
@hannahpodcasts
The Opportunist

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52 min
December 07, 2023“The Real Home Wrecker of Miami" And Other Bravoleb Lawsuits
Bravolebs are no strangers to scandals, crimes, and lawsuits, but this time-it’s personal. Real Housewife of Salt Lake, Monica Garcia, finds herself in hot water after allegedly stiffing the bill on over unpaid Beauty Lab treatments. Meanwhile, Beauty Lab owner, Housewife Heather Gay, goes to court over alleged copyright infringement. Soon to be Ex Husband of Real Housewife of Miami, Lisa Hochstein, dubs Lisa as the “Real Home Wrecker of Miami.” Not to mention, a very strange lawsuit involving stolen houseplants. Later, Kiki is joined by Dylan Hafer, host of the Mention It All podcast, to discuss how the legal finger pointing is playing out in the Bravo Universe.
@dylanhafer
@bravobybetches
Sources:
Complaints filed in Salt Lake County District Court - case # 230906021 and Complaint filed United States Utah District Court case #223CV00160DBBCMR
Complaints filed in Miami Dade County Florida Filing #187148617 and CASE NO.: 2023-022559-CA-01
https://www.bravotv.com/bravocon/real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-announced-bravocon-2019
https://people.com/tv/jen-shah-sentence-reduced-1-year-after-reporting-prison-telemarketing-fraud-case/
https://pagesix.com/2023/11/28/entertainment/rhoslc-jen-shah-helps-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-tone-abs/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1XCTTrf2R/
https://www.eonline.com/news/1386777/where-rhoslcs-monica-garcia-stands-with-ex-husband-after-affair-with-brother-in-law
https://people.com/rhoslc-recap-monica-garcia-volatile-relationship-mom-linda-8385042
https://pagesix.com/2023/11/23/entertainment/rhom-star-lisa-hochstein-accuses-ex-lenny-of-domestic-violence/
https://pagesix.com/2023/11/24/entertainment/lenny-hochstein-denies-abusing-lisa-after-her-bruise-photo/
https://pagesix.com/2023/11/22/entertainment/jody-glidden-called-off-wedding-before-first-lisa-hochstein-sighting/

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51 min
November 30, 2023The Saga of Kanye: Investigations, Lawsuits, & A Lot of Sushi
The saga of Kanye West continues as multiple lawsuits and allegations threaten to bring down his cultural empire. In this episode, Kiki brings us behind the scenes of Ye's partnership with Adidas and how the drama resulted it's termination. Plus, former teachers of West's Donda Academy have filed lawsuits and the claims they made about the school, and even about Kanye himself, are almost unbelievable. Later, Kiki is joined by hosts of Not Another True Crime Podcast, Sara Levine and Danny Murphy, to ponder whether this is the end for Yeezy.
@kashmeredanny
@saralememe
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2022/10/25/billionaire-no-more-kanye-wests-anti-semitism-obliterates-his-net-worth-as-adidas-cuts-ties/?sh=7e3432f317e7
https://archive.is/vgPqa
https://pagesix.com/2023/08/28/kanye-west-caught-in-nsfw-moment-with-wife-bianca-censori/
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/kanye-west-surprise-performance-new-song-vultures-dubai-1235809595/
https://pagesix.com/2023/08/28/kanye-west-caught-in-nsfw-moment-with-wife-bianca-censori/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTuRPuhneAs
https://www.tmz.com/2018/05/01/kanye-west-tmz-live-slavery-trump/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/30/opinion/the-self-destruction-of-ye.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/business/kanye-west-adidas-yeezy.html
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000634367127
https://archive.is/QZjoe
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/adidas-ceo-sticking-with-kanye-west-after-his-slavery-remarks?embedded-checkout=true
https://x.com/dondas___place/status/1433568456004231169?s=20
https://www.si.com/college/2021/10/05/kanye-west-backed-school-lands-jahki-howard-donda-academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QfybG9lcFA
https://www.cbssports.com/high-school/basketball/news/kanye-west-opening-donda-academy-prep-school-in-california-to-rival-bronny-james-sierra-canyon/
https://people.com/style/kanye-west-wears-white-lives-matter-shirt-at-his-yeezy-season-9-fashion-show-in-paris/
https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/white-lives-matter
https://nypost.com/2022/10/04/kanye-west-calls-blm-a-scam-amid-white-lives-matter-uproar/
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/09/1127732183/kanye-west-instagram-twitter
https://www.thewrap.com/kanye-west-ye-apologizes-anti-semitic-death-con-comments/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZftZyhIsRg
https://pagesix.com/2022/10/27/kanye-wests-donda-academy-reopens-hours-after-closing/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donda_Academy#:~:text=On%20October%2027%2C%202022%2C%20it,current%20operating%20status%20is%20unknown.
https://archive.is/J7Fad
https://archive.is/vgPqa
https://news.yahoo.com/keyshia-cole-removes-her-son-182027077.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHhZHsFcgZ9JMIiH6gs6AqQ5Iy6Hlui6-TVFSzmeoGNC7aefDB4erzUzjC1YjGozw53n3EOPESgzBe7WjVZDVy8x3sW8rodrIvE1px39MB5ObZssepy8funMcF-ICNP2VfJQvmi9edcjnUBllyhsEMtmfbOY1yziuPxlKcg_QNcM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/06/01/third-fired-teacher-sues-kanye-wests-donda-academy-claiming-unsafe-conditions-report-says/?sh=512936cc32d9
https://pagesix.com/article/donda-academy-lawsuits-timeline/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianne-c-719852b5/
https://www.businessinsider.com/kanye-west-religious-school-donda-academy-los-angeles-california-2022-10
https://www.foxla.com/news/kanye-west-sued-donda-academy-directors-dropped-as-defendants-from-lawsuit
https://pagesix.com/article/donda-academy-lawsuits-timeline/

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56 min
November 23, 2023 Mashed Potatoes and Misdeeds: Celebs Have Thanksgiving Drama Too
The potential for drama is high as loved ones gather for the holidays and like the saying goes-“Celebrities, they’re just like us.” In this episode, Kiki is taking a look back at all of our favorite Thanksgiving celebrity mishaps. It’s everything you didn’t know about the Tiger Woods car crash of Thanksgiving 2009 and how it ended in uncovering his infamous cheating scandals. Then, why feuding lovers threw Turkey day fisticuffs outside of Halle Berry’s house in 2012 which ended in her ex, Gabriel Aubry, sporting a big holiday shiner. Later, why Pink went on a Thanksgiving tire slashing rampage and how she learned to laugh about it.

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37 min
November 16, 2023Loose Lips ... Could Get You Locked Up for Tupac’s Murder
The release of Keffe D's new, tell-all memoir may finally give closure to one of the coldest cases in rap history. In this episode, Kiki walks us through how police may have inadvertently solved Tupac's murder and why Keffe D's new book led to murder charges. Later, Kiki is joined by Emily D. Baker, former LA Deputy District Attorney and host of The Emily Show podcast, to talk about the upcoming trial and why Keffe D publishing his memoir was a very, very bad idea.
@theemilydbaker
Sources:
https://www.xxlmag.com/tupac-thought-rape-case-connected-quad-studio-shooting/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibe_(magazine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv2OMXngkEs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidada_Jones
https://twitter.com/FamilyPac_/status/1711371754432827795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1711371754432827795%7Ctwgr%5E0db1730841c623c4ce7d8175f21127a8fe8ded6e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohh.com%2Fkeefe-d-indicted-for-tupac-murder-after-interview-confession%2F
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12723181/Trial-Tupac-murder-suspect-KeffeD-June.html
https://www.ktnv.com/news/deal-made-between-california-authorities-and-keefe-d-could-affect-prosecution-in-tupac-case
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/man-charged-in-tupac-shakurs-killing-to-make-first-court-appearance-following-las-vegas-arrest/#:~:text=LAS%20VEGAS%20(KLAS)%20%E2%80%94%20Duane,the%20decades%2Dold%20murder%20case
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/719184-dj-vlad-keefe-d-interviews

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48 min
November 09, 2023Lizzo Wants Her Day in Court
Long time Lizzo fans were shocked when three of her dancers accused her of sexual harassment, racism, false imprisonment, fat shaming, and more. Now Lizzo’s attorney says she plans to file her own lawsuit. In this episode, Kiki is breaking down all nine allegations made by the three dancers, who exactly is involved, and why Lizzo is planning to sue. Later, Kiki is joined by veteran reporter and Pop Culture expert, Anthony Dominic, to discuss whether Lizzo’s reputation can survive this scandal. And if so, what does the future of Lizzo look like?
@alloveranthony
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvevdf9OTse/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CviYyBFSHij/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvsL5zxxeNV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.vulture.com/article/lizzo-dancers-lawsuit.html
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-25/marty-singer-who-is-lizzo-attorney
https://people.com/lizzo-plans-to-sue-backup-dancers-in-response-to-harassment-lawsuit-7840625
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/lizzo-touring-company-defends-dimiss-sexual-harrassment-lawsuit-1235771047/

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37 min
November 02, 2023Goodbye, Ramona! Did We Really Get A Reality Reckoning?
The Reality Reckoning is here! This week the much anticipated Vanity Fair article, “Inside the Real Housewives Reckoning That’s Rocking Bravo,” was published. But did it really blow the lid off this viral movement? In this episode, Kiki breaks down allegations of abuse, potential lawsuits against Bravo, and why Bethenny Frankel is leading the charge. And it’s goodbye to Ramona! How allegations of racism ended in the former RHONY star getting fired. Later, Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the podcast So Bad It’s Good, to talk about what's next for reality TV and why he is suspicious of Bethenny.
Guest: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey
Sources:
Inside the Real Housewives Reckoning That’s Rocking Bravo
https://pagesix.com/2023/10/19/vanity-fair-prepping-deeply-reported-probe-into-bravos-relationship-with-housewives/
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/bethenny-frankel-reality-union-strike-1235674531/
https://variety.com/2023/streaming/columns/bethenny-frankel-bryan-freedman-mark-geragos-reality-stars-1235682247/
https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/04/reality-stars-nbc-bravo-sexual-exploitation-mental-health-revenge-porn/
https://www.tmz.com/watch/2023-08-04-080423-bryan-freedman-1662476-231/
https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/21/bravo-nbc-letter-attorneys-speak-out-mark-geragos-reality-tv-unionize/#:~:text=The%20lawyers%20going%20after%20NBCUniversal,call%20a%20draconian%20confidentiality%20agreement.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/below-deck-bravo-gary-king-sexual-misconduct-cover-up-1234811442/
https://pagesix.com/2023/10/19/vanity-fair-prepping-deeply-reported-probe-into-bravos-relationship-with-housewives/

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57 min
October 26, 2023Britney’s Unbelievable Tell All
Britney Spears’ much anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” is finally here and reveals some shocking truths. The book dives into her family trauma, past romantic relationships (including revelations about Justin Timberlake), and the real reason she went along with that conservatorship in the first place. In this episode, Kiki is going over any lingering questions about the #FreeBritney trials and explains how fans may have saved her life. Later, Kiki is joined by Danny Murphy of Page Six - host of Virtual Reali-Tea and Not Another True Crime Podcast - to discuss the most surprising takeaways from the book.
Guest: Danny Murphy - @kashmeredanny
Sources:
https://www.britneybook.com/

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51 min

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