The year is 1997. Marzipan has just landed a job as a security guard on the set of a movie starring twin tweens, Lindsay and Sydney Lohan. When sinister things keep happening on set, Marzipan decides to investigate. But she soon realizes that getting more involved with the Lohans only spells double trouble. Lindsay – a 6-part audio noir – is the never-before-heard story of the making of The Parent Trap. It's the story of how two twins became one. Transcripts available at lindsaypodcast.com
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Most celebrity feuds start with a diss. But what happens between that first diss and the scandalous story that hits the internet? From Wondery, this is Diss and Tell, a weekly podcast that unpacks the most iconic celebrity feuds in pop culture history. We explore the juicy rumors, the explosive accusations, the conflicting opinions and tell it all. Comedians and hosts Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai get the gossip and register the receipts. Getting to the bottom of the drama is our true cal ...
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A celebrity scandal focused podcast that goes into a selected pop culture scandal that had a global impact on the culture. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scandalspod/support
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The iconic feud between classic Hollywood starlets Joan Crawford and Bette Davis has been passed down in film lore, written about in books, and even made into a Netflix series called Feud! It's a decades-long battle between two silver screen queens that covers love, lust, and the divisive film industry. In this episode, we’ll take a look at how the…
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Abby Lee Miller Feudster (Dance Moms) | 61
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“Dance Moms" burst onto screens in 2011, with Abby Lee Miller's ruthless coaching catapulting young dancers to fame - but at what cost? Today, her former students allege abuse, while Miller's post-show antics have only intensified. In this episode, we'll explore Abby's biggest feuds and attempt to decode reality TV's most polarizing figure. Brillia…
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If you were a teenager in the early 2000’s you undoubtedly remember the famous love triangle between Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, and Aaron Carter. But what started as simple teenage drama quickly turned into a fevered tabloid rivalry between the two young actresses as they navigated their burgeoning stardom and new adulthood in Hollywood. In this e…
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Fame, fortune, and family fractures: welcome to the world of the Cyruses. Billy Ray, Trish, and their five children have long navigated the entertainment industry's choppy waters. But 2023 brought unexpected turbulence: Trish's wedding saw only half of her children attend, igniting a media firestorm. In this episode, we'll dive into the family’s co…
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Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Posh Spice, and her new daughter-in-law, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz, made headlines when rumors of a bitter feud with Shakespearean-level drama surfaced during Nicola's wedding to Victoria's son, Brooklyn. Fans couldn't help but dissect every icy interaction and social media post. While the two women remained tight-li…
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Fury Road: Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron | 57
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Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy broke box office records and won awards when it premiered - but rumors were already circulating about an ugly on-set feud between the two stars. While Charlize and Tom stayed tight-lipped in the press, a tell-all book threw their rivalry into the public spotlight. In this episode, we’ll get…
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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake | 56
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For years, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were the it-couple of pop music - until their split pitted them against each other in just about every tabloid on earth. In this episode, we’ll discuss the tragic fallout of everyone’s favorite denim-clad 2000’s couple, and analyze the drastic ways these celebrities’ narratives have changed over the y…
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Jay-Z ruled the rap world in the 2010s, with a young Kanye West making beats for his label. But when Jay-Z wouldn't release Kanye's raps, it sparked a decades-long feud. From diss tracks to missing weddings to one of pop culture's cringiest televised moments, this colossal beef charted more times than we can count! Listen to Diss and Tell on the Wo…
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Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow, lifestyle mavens turned delightfully petty frenemies. What began with clashing domestic philosophies has devolved into an epically snarky feud. They give a masterclass in shade-throwing over vagina candles, "jailbird pie," and jade eggs. We're pulling back the curtain on their dueling gift guides - a time-honored…
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Bethenny Frankel, queen of the Bravo-lebrities, ignited a firestorm in 2023 with her "reality reckoning" crusade. She confronted Andy Cohen and the network over their toxic work culture, rallying fellow Housewives to her cause. This episode unpacks their tumultuous relationship - through wild baby showers, tense guest spots, and conference clashes …
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What happens when two country music stars get into an internet brawl about a spouse’s anti-LGBTQ instagram video? It turns into a war for the soul of country music, complete with other superstars taking sides, Tucker Carlson weighing in, a t-shirt fight, and finally…someone leaving country music for good. In this episode, we'll unpack the country m…
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This is the rap feud you’ll be telling your grandkids about - two of the biggest names in hip hop going up against each other with diss track after diss track after diss track. West Coast versus…Canada. Pulitzer Prize vs…Degrassi. Double, triple, and quintuple entendres. So many different things to rhyme with “Big 3”. Whether you’re deep into this …
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Rebounding has never looked wilder than Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson in 2018! Just weeks after splitting from their exes, they flaunted their new engagement online. But their whirlwind romance crumbled just as quickly, leading their obsessive fan bases to clash over the messy aftermath. In this episode, we'll dive into their over-the-top love st…
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Wagatha Christie: Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy | 49
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Leaked DMs, a sting operation worthy of Agatha Christie, and two WAGs (wives and girlfriends of footballers): the recipe for a bloody good scandal. Coleen Rooney played online sleuth to nab the culprit behind leaking her private Instagram stories to the press. Her shocking reveal targeted another footballer's wife, Rebekah Vardy, causing a social m…
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Worldly wanderer vs. king of comfort food. Effortless cool vs. flame shirts. Dive into the sizzling rivalry between Anthony Bourdain and Guy Fieri as we explore what fueled their fiery feud and led to their legendary roast showdown in New York. This episode unpacks the taste face-off of two culinary giants who just couldn't bury the hatchet—or the …
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Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were each other's ride-or-die, navigating the challenges of growing up in the shadow of the Kardashian empire. But when Jordyn was caught kissing Khloe Kardashian's fiance, Tristan Thompson, their friendship came to a screeching halt. The scandal ignited a vicious feud, with the Kardashians closing ranks to protect the…
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In the early years of Grey's Anatomy, a bitter feud erupted behind the scenes between star Katherine Heigl and showrunner Shonda Rhimes. Their clash of egos and artistic differences would eventually explode into the public eye, derailing careers and rocking one of America's most beloved TV dramas. In this episode, we'll explore the juicy details of…
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Rosie O'Donnell's explosive stint on The View is the stuff of daytime TV legend. From her fiery on-screen feuds with co-hosts to the rumored off-camera clashes, Rosie's time on the show was short but unforgettable. We'll unravel the truth behind one of the most controversial and contentious chapters in The View's history, exploring the bitter rival…
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Prince Harry and Prince William Pt. 2 | 44
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In the last episode, we discussed how Harry and Meghan's dramatic step back from the royal family sent shock waves across the monarchy. But the battle between brothers is far from over. In the final part of this 2-part series, we'll take a look at all the ways Harry and William battled to get the media to display their side of the story. As the roy…
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Prince Harry and Prince William Pt. 1 | 43
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Prince William and Prince Harry have been fighting behind closed palace doors for several years, but only recently has their princely feud turned into public knowledge, Netflix specials, and tabloid deep dives. So what really went on over the course of their lives to lead them to such an embittered rivalry? In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we'll t…
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship has always been surrounded by drama - from their rumored start during Brad and Jennifer Aniston's marriage to a multi-year complicated divorce and custody battle, this couple has been through quite literally everything. They managed to maintain a civil facade until their bitter dispute over a French winer…
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The 2015 VMAs sparked a feud for the ages when Nicki Minaj coined an instantly iconic phrase for Miley Cyrus on stage: "Miley, what's good?" Miley's defensive response about manipulated interviews opened the floodgates, sending us all the way back to the wild west of early 2010s pop culture. In this episode, we'll unravel Nicki and Miley's thorny h…
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Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, and Sabrina Carpenter | 40
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When High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered in 2019, it gave fans new adorable teen leads to “ship”: Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. But when Olivia released the break up song “Driver’s License,” and referenced a “blonde girl,” fans would go on a witch hunt for the homewrecker, allegedly fellow Disney star Sabrina Carpenter. What…
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When The Hills first hit MTV in 2006, Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag were inseparable – blonde fashionistas chasing LA dreams together. But in season 2, Heidi’s new boyfriend, Spencer Pratt, enters the scene, creating major tension between the two besties. The show's drama spiraled around this friendship rift, pulling viewers in with shouting bar f…
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Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger | 38
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In the '80s, Stallone and Schwarzenegger duked it out for the title of action king with a mix of box office showdowns, role-snatching escapades, and epic shade-throwing contests. Their rivalry was more than just muscle-flexing; it was a chess game in which Arnold once duped Stallone into starring in a film flop. After years of psychological warfare…
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Shaq and Kobe, LA Lakers legends, ruled the courts with three NBA championships in a row. But off-court? A different story. Imagine a behind-the-scenes drama filled with ego clashes and rivalry. These two weren't just teammates; they were titans at war, complete with mid-practice brawls and public call-outs. What fueled this intense feud? Was it a …
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When the girl group Fifth Harmony was formed on The X Factor in 2012, it grew to sell nearly half a million albums and scored two top 5 Billboard Hot 100 hits. But as Fifth Harmony's profile rose, so did fans' awareness that something was off—specifically between Camila Cabello and the rest of the group. What happened next included a shocking VMAs …
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When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, they were just a fiery young couple with a dream. Little did they know that their passionate romance would turn into an explosive feud, fueling the band's rise to stardom. Their tumultuous relationship penned some of rock's greatest hits. In this episode, as we dive into the hea…
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When Perez Hilton invited the then-rising star Lady Gaga to his 2008 Las Vegas Fourth of July bash, he couldn't have predicted that she would rocket to stardom and transform into his arch-nemesis. From besties to battling it out on Twitter, the friendship of these pop culture icons spectacularly imploded. This episode delves into their dramatic fal…
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After a successful run in the first two Transformers films, it seemed certain that Hollywood starlet Megan Fox would return for the franchise's third movie. But her comparison of Transformers director Michael Bay to Hitler in an interview completely derailed those plans. The situation escalated when an anonymous scathing letter from the film's crew…
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The Real Housewives franchise has brought some pretty iconic rivalries, but there has never been a fallout as explosive and dramatic as the feud between Kandi Burruss and Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. These two divas went from TV besties to sworn mortal enemies, their relationship ending with a criminal allegation that rocked Bra…
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As music icons who revolutionized pop, Michael Jackson and Prince were towering figures in their own right. But, few fans are aware of the years-long rivalry brewing between the superstars behind the scenes. As the Purple One's fame escalated, so too did tensions between the two artists. They proceeded to engage in a series of increasingly bizarre …
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Encore: Blac Chyna and The Kardashians: Part 2 | 30
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In this encore second-part episode (originally aired July 2023) - As Blac Chyna's world descends into chaos, we dive into a story of suspicion, betrayal, and a staggering lawsuit. Armed with incriminating texts and a $100 million claim, she takes on the Kardashian empire. How did a relatively minor cast member manage to bring the most powerful fami…
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Encore: Blac Chyna and The Kardashians: Part 1 | 29
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In this encore episode (originally aired July 2023) - When Kim Kardashian dumps her close friend Blac Chyna, it seems that Blac Chyna’s rise to fame has been cut short. But Blac Chyna’s not done with the Kardashians. In this first of two episodes, we dive into the tumultuous and drama-filled saga that led to Blac Chyna suing five of the six Kardash…
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The Dissy Awards: A Definitely Real Awards Show | 28
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Hey, Dissers! To round out our first year of dissin’ and tellin’, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite feuds, shades, and slights in the first-ever annual Dissy Awards - a totally real, highly established award ceremony that celebrates the best of the best in the world of pop culture rivalries. With awards categories like “Most Unhinged…
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All I Want for Christmas is Feuds: A Mariah Carey Tale | 27
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Mariah Carey, no stranger to iconic diva drama, has tussled with her fair share of fellow celebrities. She sparred publicly with Nicki Minaj and famously claimed unawareness of who Jennifer Lopez is. Carey also may or may not have had a contentious fling with Eminem. Most recently, in a bid to assert her "Queen of Christmas" status, she engaged in …
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When Caroline Calloway first stepped onto the scene as one of the original Instagram influencers, she epitomized the 'it-girl' – studying at NYU and Cambridge, traveling through Italy, clinching a massive book deal. But then, Natalie Beach, Caroline’s ghostwriter and former best friend, drops a bombshell. Her tell-all article strips away Caroline's…
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Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun: Part 2 | 25
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The Taylor Swift -Scooter Braun epic music industry feud continues. We have an iconic power struggle at the AMAs, we delve into the question of when Taylor really knew about the sale of her masters, and finally hear Scooter speak publicly about all the drama. In Part 2 of our two-part feud, Scooter Braun attempts to gain control of the narrative, a…
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Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun: Part 1 | 24
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In 2019, the pop music landscape was rocked when Taylor Swift took to Tumblr to expose that her arch-nemesis in the industry, Scooter Braun, had gained control over her life's work by owning the masters to her first six albums. She detailed how Braun—a manager, music business executive, and owner of Big Machine Label Group, along with Scott Borchet…
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The Kardashians have been reality TV royalty for 20 years, offering spectacular drama, viral moments, and plenty of feuds. But when Kim insults big sister Kourtney's work ethic in an infamous episode, hands are thrown and cracks in the family foundation begin to show. In this episode, we unravel the tensions, including the now-famous line, "I don't…
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In Hollywood, Vin Diesel made his mark—and a lot of money—with the Fast and the Furious film franchise. To Vin, the cast is like a family, and he's the undisputed patriarch of the clan. But when former wrestler-turned-action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins the franchise, the family dynamic gets thrown out of whack. As The Rock becomes increasi…
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It's 2003, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is about to step onto a stage in the UK. Just days before the U.S. invades Iraq, she takes the mic and drops a bombshell: 'We're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas.' The country music scene erupts, and Toby Keith leads the charge. Armed with his anthem 'Courtesy of the Red, Whi…
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Just when we thought we had the full story on the Spears sisters, Britney's memoir dropped, and naturally, we had to talk about it. In this bonus update, we tackle Britney's side of the feud with sister Jamie Lynn. Curious about the backstory? Our original episodes offer a good prequel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Ever since he shot to internet fame in 2013, Logan Paul has been a magnet for controversy. He's turned the art of provocative content creation into a lucrative empire, using his polarizing personality as fuel. Whether it's sparking outrage with tone-deaf YouTube videos, overhyping his own boxing matches, or stirring the pot in the crypto world, the…
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When news broke that Vanderpump Rules co-stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had split amidst a cheating scandal, the internet went wild. The Bravo show is no stranger to messy drama and infidelity, but this particular betrayal got fans especially fired up. Why? Because it had everything an audience (and a programming exec) could ever desire: a pol…
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They were the king and queen of late-night TV until it all came crashing down. Johnny Carson reigned supreme as the host of "The Tonight Show," and by his side was Joan Rivers, his trusted protégé who became a star with her biting comedy routines. But in 1986, Joan did the unthinkable—she left to start her own rival late-night show. Her shocking ex…
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall portrayed best friends Carrie and Samantha on Sex and the City. But behind the scenes, they were anything but friendly. There were major pay discrepancies, bitter contract negotiations, plenty of online sniping, and a reboot that excluded Cattrall's character, enraging fans. Add all that friction up, and just l…
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Hey Diss and Tell listeners! What are we calling our listeners, Sydney? Do we have a name for them yet? In my mind, I call them “Old Tellers.” Sure, I like “Old Tellers” or “Lil Dissers.” Oh. Anyway, it's Matt and Sydney. We're hitting pause to really hunker down in our pop culture war room. You know, just picture us. Endless cups of coffee. Walls …
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Hey Diss and Tellers! We're taking a little two week break, but don't fret, we've got some fiery face offs in the works. We will be back on Wondery Plus on October 2nd. To listen early and add free, subscribe to Wondery Plus on Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app, or listen wherever you get your podcasts on October 9th. While we're away, maybe just r…
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Love her or hate her, Wendy Williams has served up some piping hot gossip, eviscerating celebrities with her slash-and-burn style. She’s roasted Hollywood stars from Whitney to Ariana, without mercy. And remarkably, behind all the public feuds is an even more controversial personal life. In this episode we’ll take a deeper look into all things Wend…
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