The Rest Is PR

• The Rest Is...The Media Is Lying to You About Markle, Obama & Bieber!

  Meghan Markle. Michelle Obama. Justin Bieber.Three global names. Three public images. But how much is real — and how much is carefully constructed PR?This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle pull back the curtain on media manipulation, celebrity branding, and the blurred line between personal truth and public spin.🔥 Meghan Markle says she just wants honesty — but is she reshaping the past to serve the present?🎤 Michelle Obama shares deeply personal stories — but is stepping away from her First Lady legacy helping or hurting her brand?📸 Justin Bieber has grown up in the spotlight — but is the world finally seeing through the PR fog?🧠 From Netflix specials to podcast confessions, nothing is off-limits.🎙️ The Rest Is PR isn’t just another pop culture podcast — it’s where smart commentary meets bold analysis.👇 Hit follow to never miss an episode.⭐️ Rate & review if you love smart takes with a cultural twist.🔔 New episodes every week — available wherever you get your podcasts.The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #PopCulturePodcast #MeghanMarkle #MichelleObama #JustinBieber #CelebrityBranding #MediaNarrative #PRAnalysis #FYP #CultureBreakdown #MentalHealthInMedia #ReputationManagement #PRTruths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Rest Is...Lawsuit Dismissed! What Next In The Lively vs. Baldoni Saga?

  🎙️ $400M Lawsuit Thrown Out: Blake Lively’s Legal Win or PR Headache?This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the latest twist in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga — and it’s not as clear-cut as the headlines suggest.🧾 Judge Lewis J. Liman has officially dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, publicist Leslie Sloane, and PR firm Vision. But contrary to what’s being reported… this wasn’t about truth or lies.📌 The judge ruled the claims in Lively’s complaint were legally privileged — meaning the court couldn’t consider them as part of the lawsuit.👉 That doesn’t mean her claims were proven true.👉 It also doesn’t mean Baldoni was cleared.👉 It simply means: The case couldn’t proceed.Jacki and Lyle dive into:What this dismissal actually means for all parties involvedWhy this could still be a PR nightmare for Blake LivelyThe blurred lines between legal wins and public perceptionThe importance of reporting facts without spinAnd whether there’s more to this story that’s yet to come...🎧 Listen now for a smart, no-nonsense breakdown of one of the biggest celebrity legal battles of the year — and what it tells us about power, PR, and public opinion in 2025.💬 Follow, rate, and share if you’re tired of media headlines skipping the details.The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #Defamation #CelebrityLawsuit #RyanReynolds #MediaLiteracy #PRCrisis #ReputationManagement #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic #PopCultureMeetsPR #TheRestIsPR #NewEpisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Rest Is...The Macrons At War? – The Slap That Shook France

  🎙️ Le Slap: The Viral Moment the Macrons Didn’t Want You to SeeThis week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the slap that’s got everyone talking — when Brigitte Macron appeared to shove her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, in the face as they exited a state plane… with cameras rolling. Officially? Just “horseplay.” But the internet isn’t buying it.🇫🇷 From their controversial origin story — yes, Brigitte was Emmanuel’s teacher — to the intense scrutiny they now face, this moment has reignited public fascination and conspiracy theories alike.Jacki calls this a live case study in 21st-century reputation management:🎭 How do public figures lose control of their carefully crafted narratives?🤐 Why the “blame Russia” excuse was desperate🔍 What can the Macrons learn from others who’ve navigated scandal better?This episode also spotlights: 💡 Candace Owens & Xavier Poussard’s Becoming Brigitte 📉 How image control collapses in the age of social media 🔥 Why Jacki says it’s time for the Macrons to “just stop” trying to manage the messageIf you’re into PR strategies, viral media moments, or just can’t resist a scandal with layers — this episode is a must-listen.⭐ Tap to follow, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review — it helps more listeners find us!The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Rest Is...The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial - What Next For Those Implicated?

  🎧 New Episode – The Rest Is PR: Jacki and Lyle dive into one of the biggest reputational crises of the decade — the unfolding trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.With serious charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution, the legal stakes are sky-high. But in the age of 24/7 headlines and online outrage, there's another court at play: the court of public opinion. And it’s dragging high-profile names into the spotlight — whether they like it or not.🔥 What happens when your reputation is at risk just by association?🧠 How should public figures respond when their name is pulled into scandal — even indirectly?🎤 What can stars like Jay-Z and Jennifer Lopez teach us about playing defense in a PR storm?Jacki and Lyle break down the media narrative, the real-time PR strategies unfolding, and why silence might not always be the safest strategy. 🎙️ Plus, a shoutout to The Flo Show for their role in debunking misinformation and providing much-needed clarity.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including abuse and trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.👉 Follow, rate, and share if you’re interested in the real-life intersection of celebrity, crisis, and comms.🗣️ Join the conversation: Would you stay silent or speak out if your name got caught up in a case like this?The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #DiddyTrial #DamageControl #CelebrityScandal #JayZ #JLo #PRCrisis #CourtOfPublicOpinion #PopCulturePodcast #CrisisComms #ReputationManagement #SeanCombs #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni - The Taylor Swift Threat Revealed

  🎙️ This week on The Rest Is PR — The Blake Lively x Justin Baldoni drama just escalated… and now Taylor Swift’s dad is allegedly involved?Jacki and Lyle dive into the latest twist in the celebrity comms crisis that’s taken social media by storm. Reports suggest Scott Swift may have leaked claims that Blake Lively threatened to release private messages with Taylor Swift if she didn’t show public support — a claim strongly denied by Lively’s team. While a judge has ordered the claims be struck from the record, the reputational fallout may be irreversible.💥 Justin Baldoni drops his subpoena — is the damage already done?⚖️ A judge calls the leak “improper” — but public perception is hard to erase.🎤 Could this all be Reputation-era PR from Taylor Swift herself?From legal drama to strategic silence, Jacki and Lyle unpack what this mess means for everyone involved — and what lessons we can all take from it about controlling the narrative when crisis hits.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.💬 Hit Follow, leave a rating or review, and let us know:👉 Is Taylor’s camp playing 4D PR chess?👉 Can Blake Lively recover her public image?The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #BlakeLively #TaylorSwift #JustinBaldoni #ScottSwift #PRCrisis #ReputationEra #DamageControl #CelebrityScandal #PopCulturePodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic #CrisisComms #PodcastRecommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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