Juliet Litman is joined by Samantha Stark, a New York Times journalist and director of the Hulu documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears,’ to break down her investigation into the Britney Spears conservatorship as well as Spears’s recent testimony. They discuss what it was like to hear her speak in her own words in the courtroom, her lack of agency over her career and body, the response or lack thereof from her family, and what the future looks like for Britney. 

Host: Juliet Litman

Guest: Samantha Stark

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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Britney Spears testified in court this week about the quality of her life under the conservatorship controlled by her father, after more than a decade of silence on the subject. We break down the history of the conservatorship and what she said (1:00). Plus: Cara Delevingne's second home tour for Architectural Digest is even weirder than the first time (22:58), this week's Cringe Mode is 'The Devil Wears Prada' (40:44), and which Olympians are we thirsting after (1:05:41)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Juliet and Amanda unpack their thoughts on the Britney Spears piece in The New York Times as the hearing to end her conservatorship is around the corner (2:30). Then, they weigh in on the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ reunion special (16:02) and the new developments in the Chrissy Teigen saga (26:52). Later, they end on a high note and review the new HBO show ‘Starstruck’ and discuss the celebrity content they're looking forward to (31:05)!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Lorde released her new single last week and it sounds just a little bit like the music on a tampon commercial (1:00). Salma Hayek's pet owl apparently coughed a hairball onto Harry Styles (12:44). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2006 mermaid movie 'Aquamarine' (26:19), and what are some of the most memorable celebrity tweets of all time (51:52)?

Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya McMullen

Producer: Kaya McMullen 

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Juliet and Amanda break down the ongoing situation involving messages from Chrissy Teigen that were revealed by Courtney Stodden and Michael Costello. They weigh in on Teigen's apology and dive deeper into the relationship celebrities have with social media (0:45). Then, they discuss new couple Kanye West and Irina Shayk in France (24:12), and J.Lo and Ben Affleck at Nobu (28:00). Plus, Juliet recaps the ‘Younger’ finale and recommends another TV show!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Irina Shayk and Kanye West were spotted in France and we have a lot of questions about this relationship (1:00). Thankfully, Lil Uzi Vert has removed the $24 million pink diamond he had implanted in his forehead (11:57). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen' (19:44). And please, Balenciaga, no one wants stiletto Crocs (43:30).

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Juliet and Amanda weigh in on Shailene Woodley’s cover in Shape magazine, her mission as an environmentalist, and her new eyewear line made of reused plastic (1:05). Then, they touch on the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s second child, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (16:12), discuss more Bill and Melinda Gates divorce drama (21:30), and suggest comedic relief through the new ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member Kathy Hilton (31:17).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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‘Tea Time’ has some June streaming recommendations for you, including ‘Ink Master’ and Bo Burnham’s new comedy special, ‘Inside’ (1:00). There seems to be some drama going on in the TikTok beekeeping community (15:57). This week’s Cringe Mode is the movie musical ‘Moulin Rouge!’ (28:29), and which member of BTS are you (46:42)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are getting back together for a special one-off episode on Olivia Rodrigo. They track Olivia's rise through Instagram and her explosion onto the music scene with "Driver's License," their expectations going into 'Sour' based off of the four singles she released, how Olivia was inspired by Taylor Swift, and some of their favorite songs and lyrics off of the album.

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Juliet and Amanda discuss Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open, and weigh in on how the press plays a role in the celebrity landscape (0:45). Later, they touch on Miles and Keleigh Teller's Hawaii vacation with couple Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers (19:40) before recapping the ‘Friends’ reunion show (29:20).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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