Pop Crime

TMZ's founder Harvey Levin is back to take us deep inside the secret celebrity drug ring of Hollywood. In this episode, Kiki and Harvey discuss the tragic death of Matthew Perry and the implications of celebrity culture on addiction and accountability. They explore the role of TMZ in reporting celebrity deaths, the dark side of rehab facilities, and the alarming practices of body brokers who exploit vulnerable individuals. The conversation also touches on the legal ramifications for those involved in Perry's death and the broader issues of accountability within the medical community. Ultimately, they reflect on the legacy of Matthew Perry and the ongoing challenges faced by celebrities in their struggles with addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is short, have an affair. That is the slogan for Ashley Madison, a website for people looking to have a clandestine affair. In 2015, the company was rattled by a hack heard around the world. Lives were upended, private information was released, and relationships were ended. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Chief Strategy Officer to Ashley Madison, Paul Keable, to discuss the history and evolution of the controversial dating app. He addresses the 2015 data breach and the steps the company took to rebuild trust, as well as why the company is still surging in popularity.. Keable emphasizes the importance of discretion and privacy in the world of infidelity and highlights the growing interest in non-monogamy. He also dispels misconceptions about the brand and its users, and discusses the future of Ashley Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TV industry is fascinated with true crime, but has it gone too far? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the So Bad It's Good podcast, to explore the reality TV industry's reckoning with crime and the impact it has on the lives of the stars. Together they delve into the Vanity Fair article featuring Bethenny Frankel and the lack of significant changes that came from it. The discussion also touches on high-profile legal cases, such as Tom Girardi's trial and the representation of reality stars by the same lawyer. They ponder the increase in crime-related storylines in reality TV and the pressure it puts on the cast members, as well as the financial struggles and mental health challenges faced by reality stars. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the evolving perception of Erika Jayne in light of the Girardi scandal, the future of the genre, and the potential for more criminal cases in reality shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Lively faces backlash and controversy surrounding her new movie 'It Ends With Us' as allegations of a major divide between the director, Justin Baldoni, and the rest of the cast have been spreading across social media. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Shannon Hill, of Shannon Hill news, to ask, “is any of it even true?” Some claim Lively's responses to questions about the movie and domestic violence have been dismissive and insensitive, leading to criticism from survivors and the public. Together, they also touch on the marketing of the film, the power of TikTok, and Blake Lively's other projects. The conversation concludes with speculation about whether Lively and Reynold's can come back from this. @shannonhillnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices