The Gist
By Chris Vetrano
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Episodes: 107
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The Gist is a pop culture podcast and celebrity interview series where yesterday’s icons and today’s headlines collide.
Hosted by writer and cultural commentator Chris Vetrano, each episode goes beyond surface-level entertainment news to explore the stories behind the moments that shaped us — from 90s and 2000s pop music nostalgia to reality TV, Real Housewives drama, and the celebrities redefining pop culture right now.
Expect unfiltered conversations, thoughtful deep dives, and smart breakdowns of the biggest headlines in entertainment, plus interviews with the artists, actors, and reality stars who defined a generation. Guests have included Willa Ford, Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees, Wells Adams, Lindsay Ell, Leva Bonaparte of Southern Charm, David Archuleta, Cassadee Pope, and more.
If you grew up on TRL, reality TV reunions, and dancing in your bedroom to “zig-a-zig ahh,” this pop culture podcast is for you.
New episodes drop on Tuesdays everywhere you listen. Now available in video on Spotify and YouTube.
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Kristen Doute on Motherhood, The Valley, and Owning the Crazy
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May 26, 2026 |
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BBMAK on “Back Here,” Boy Band Fame, Britney Spears Tour & Their 2000s Comeback
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Evan Ross Katz on Chaos Dinners, Buffy's Legacy & Life as a Pop Culture Insider
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Willa Ford on “I Wanna Be Bad,” Her Legacy & New Album Amanda
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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A New Era of Pop Culture Commentary
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Tyler Glenn on Neon Trees’ ‘Sink Your Teeth’ & Pop’s Revival
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Leva Bonaparte on Southern Hospitality & Charleston Nightlife
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Lindsay Ell on Music, CGT, Shania & Owning Your Story
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Wells Adams on The Traitors, Bachelor Nation & Nashville
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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The Traitors S3 Premiere: Twists, Murders & Mayhem
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2024 (Ranked)
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Redux: Top 10 Pop Christmas Songs (Holiday Mix)
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Lauren Mayhew on PYT, Touring with Britney & DJ Era
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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VOTE 2024: Make Your Voice Heard
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Redux: Top 10 Scream Queens (Updated Ranking)
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Brooke Eden on Love, IVF & New ‘Honky Tonk Pop’ Era
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap: Scandals & MomTok
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Alexandra Kay on Indie Success & ‘All I’ve Ever Known’
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Ben Mandelker on Bravo’s Best, Reboots & Must-Watch TV
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Maggie Rose on ‘No One Gets Out Alive’ & Kelly Clarkson
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Dagny on ‘Elle,’ Pop Craft & the Katy Perry Sample
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Justin Timberlake Arrest Breakdown + Show Updates
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Pop Culture Pyramid w/ Jim Verraros: Met Gala & Summer Bops
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May 30, 2024 |
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Taylor Swift ‘TTPD’ Review: Track-by-Track & Anthology
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May 23, 2024 |
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The Traitors S3 Dream Cast (Rumors Debunked)
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May 16, 2024 |
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RHONJ S14 Premiere: Birthday Bombshell & VPR Trailer
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May 09, 2024 |
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Danny Roberts on Real World Fame, Homecoming & Legacy
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May 02, 2024 |
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Spice Girls Reunion, Taylor’s Double Album & RHONJ Feud
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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10 Ways Bravo Should ‘Make It Nice’ (Must-Fix List)
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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VPR vs. The Valley vs. Vanderpump Villa: Who Wins?
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Joel Kim Booster on Drag Race, RHOBH & ‘Loot’
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Cassadee Pope on Oscars, Bravo & New Single ‘Eye Contact’
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Trishelle on The Traitors Finale, Real World & What’s Next
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Couple to Throuple Secrets with Jonathan Intriago
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Meghan Linsey on The Voice, Nashville & ‘Gemini Rising’
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Grammy Highlights, Super Bowl, & Bravo Lawsuits
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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David Archuleta on Idol Fame, ‘Crush’ & Coming Out
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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The Traitors Deep Dive with Gibson Johns
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Saltburn Reactions, Britney Apology & CK Ads Buzz
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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RHOSLC Reunion Recap: Receipts, Screenshots & Shakeups
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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24 Pop Culture Predictions for 2024
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2023 (Ranked)
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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RHOSLC Finale Shockers: Monica, Receipts & Fallout
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Top 10 Christmas Pop Songs (Ultimate Playlist)
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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RHOBH “Name ’Em,” Scream Casting & Spotify Wrapped
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Best ‘Will & Grace’ Thanksgiving Episodes (Ranked)
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Britney Spears Memoir Review: ‘The Woman in Me’
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Top 10 Scream Queens of All Time (Ranked)
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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RHOBH Premiere, Taylor Swift & Fall Breakups Roundup
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Britney Spears Deep Dive with BreatheHeavy’s Jordan Miller
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Danny Pellegrino on Housewives, Holidays & ’90s Nostalgia
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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15 Pop Songs That Defined the ’90s (Ranked)
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Jim Verraros on Idol Season 1, ‘Eating Out’ & New Single
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Pop Culture Roundup: DUIs, Divorces, Drew & ’NSync
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Amrit Kapai on Family Karma, Marriage & Season 4 Hopes
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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RHOSLC Season 4 Premiere: Monica’s Big Reveal & Hot Drama
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Dinah Jane on Life After Fifth Harmony & New Single ‘Ya Ya’
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Kimberley Locke on American Idol, Hits & New ‘Best Of’
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Kelly Clarkson Eras: Idol to Talk Show (with Miss Indepodcast)
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Tyler Glenn on Neon Trees, ‘Favorite Daze’ & Coming Out
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Madison Shamoun on Prime Video’s The Lake & Music Roots
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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RHONY Reboot Premiere: Meet the New Apples & First Feuds
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Amy Phillips on Iconic Housewives Impressions & Radio Andy Fame
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Braunwyn Windham on RHOC Secrets, Sobriety & Life After Housewives
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Clueless Memories with Elisa Donovan: Archive Interview & New Reflections
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Braeden De La Garza on Cruel Summer, Music & Famous Cousin Demi
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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RHONJ Reunion Part 3: Teresa vs. Joe, Legacy Hopes & St. Barts
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Brian Moylan on The Housewives, RHONY Reboot & Ultimate Girls Trip
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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RHOC Premiere, RHONJ Reunion Fireworks & Summer House Finale
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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VPR Reunion Part 3: Raquel Arrives, Final Reveal & Who Really Won
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Reunion Roundup: RHONJ Wedding Spectacle & Summer House Shake-Up
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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VPR Reunion Part 2: Sandoval Meltdown, Raquel Interview & Fallout
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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VPR Reunion Part 1: James’ One-Liners, Ariana’s Power & LVP’s Stance
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May 25, 2023 |
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Explosive RHONJ Finale, RHOA Check-In & Summer House Drama
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May 22, 2023 |
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SCANDOVAL: Vanderpump Rules Finale Breakdown, Scene by Scene
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May 18, 2023 |
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VPR Reunion Trailer Shockers + RHONJ, RHOA & Summer House Recap
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May 15, 2023 |
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RHOA Premiere, RHONJ Hot Mic & VPR’s Wildest Episode Yet
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May 08, 2023 |
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Sam Feher on Summer House, Kory Romance & Joining Bravo
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May 04, 2023 |
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RHOC Trailer Drops, Summer House Tensions & Scandoval Begins
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May 01, 2023 |
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Viral Moments: Barbie Buzz, AHS Casting & Moira Rose Magic
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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RHONJ in Ireland, RHUGT Farewell & Early Scandoval Clues
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Cassadee Pope on New Music, The Voice & Returning to Pop-Punk Roots
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Tom Sandoval Speaks: Explosive Vanderpump Rules Interview Recap
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Kausar Mohammed on The Flash, Hulu’s Appendage & Representation in Hollywood
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Coffee Cup Chaos on RHONJ, Summer House Drama & VPR Scandoval
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Gibson Johns on RHUGT in Thailand, Porsha’s Impact & Bravo Future
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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RHOA Trailer Reaction, RHONJ Family Feuds & Vanderpump Rules Drama
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Jayden McGinlay on Disney’s Dolphin Bay, Children of the Corn & Rising Stardom
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Bravo Recap: Karma Brown Joins Summer House + RHONJ & VPR Drama
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Vanderpump Rules Reunion Predictions & Midseason Trailer Breakdown
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Bravo Weekly Recap: RHONJ, Summer House & Early Scandoval Clues
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Amanda Valentine on Oscars Red Carpet Fashion & Housewives Style
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Scandoval Drama Deepens, RHONJ Rivalries & Bravo Casting Shocks
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Emily Ruhl on Modeling, Blue Moon Film & Building Public School Pictures
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Affair Scandal: Vanderpump Rules Fallout
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Betty Who on New Album Big!, Pop Icons & Touring with Drag Stars
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Bravo Breakdown: Summer House, RHONJ & RHUGT Season 3 Trailer
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Clueless Star Elisa Donovan on ’90s Hollywood, Fame & Her Memoir
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Summer House Drama, RHOP Reunion & Housewives Weekly Recap
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Lou Vecchio on Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show & Vanderpump Rules
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Grammy Awards 2023 Recap & RHONJ Season 13 Premiere Highlights
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Bravo Rumors Explained: RHONY Legacy, RHUGT & Beyoncé Tour News
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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MTV’s Real Friends of WeHo, Oscar Nominations & Traitors
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Cassadee Pope on Real Housewives, Pop Culture & Her Next Chapter
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Bravo Casting Shakeups: Real Housewives, Southern Charm & More
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Lisa Rinna’s Bravo Exit & Jen Shah’s Prison Entrance Explained
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2022 That Shaped the Year
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Jan 06, 2023 |