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Famously...

by BBC Sounds

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On Trial: The Bling Ring

About this podcast

The private lives of our biggest stars... now up for public debate. Join our four hosts for a fun and forensic look at all the biggest celebrity stories. Whether you want to delve into the most shocking celebrity love stories, breaking down the drama and drilling into the headlines with Jack Remmington and Sarel on Famously... in Love, or take a look at some of the most scandalous, spicy and downright absurd celebrity trials and controversies to date with Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean on Famously... On Trial, we've got it all.
Think public spats, epic takedowns, enduring controversies, outrageously bad behaviour, and very public break-ups. Nothing is off the record.
The Famously... feed drops episodes twice a week for double the drama in every detail. New episodes of Famously... In Love drop every Tuesday and new episodes of Famously... On Trial drop every Thursday.
Credits:
Famously... In Love is a Listen production for BBC Sounds.
Producers: Ella McLeod, Olivia Cope
Senior Producer: Georgia Arundell
Executive Producer: Zöe Edwards
Sound Engineer: Jon Last
Famously... On Trial is a C&B production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Emily Whalley
Writer: Kate Soloman
Executive Producer: Ruth Barnes
Sound Engineer: Ross Ramsey-Golding
Music by Felt Music
Audio identity and trails: Ali Rezakhani
Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton
Commissioning Editor for BBC Sounds: Dylan Haskins

Episodes

The newest 20 of 48 episodes

  • On Trial: The Bling Ring · 30 minWhen a group of fame-obsessed teens stole millions in designer goods from celebrities like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, they quickly became an iconic symbol of the late 00s —…
  • In Love: What does it take to be a celebrity power couple? · 36 minBeing a famous celebrity couple is one thing, but there are levels to the game. Jack and Sarel look at what it takes to rise and be a power couple, how you sustain being one and…
  • On Trial: Tulisa vs The Fake Sheikh · 35 minHow do you know if an offer is too good to be true? Tulisa, once a star with N-Dubz and an X Factor judge, thought she was stepping into a Hollywood dream, only to find herself…
  • In Love: How do the partners and families of politicians impact their public profile? · 26 minFashion magazine shoots, talk show interviews, reality TV shows – these days politicians have more in common with celebrities than you might think. And just like celebrities, the…
  • On Trial: Miley Cyrus vs Teen Fame · 29 minMiley Cyrus has grown up in the spotlight and faced her fair share of scrutiny along the way. As she moved on from her Disney days, we all witnessed her rebellious evolution into…
  • In Love: Is cheating different for celebrities? · 30 minWhy is it so common to hear about celebrities cheating on their partners? Is it because famous people live a different life to the rest of us? To explore this, Jack and Sarel…
  • On Trial: Stars vs The Supernatural · 25 minKesha’s summoned a demon, Demi Lovato’s serenaded a spirit, Matthew McConnaghey’s got ghosts in his living room... Are celebs particularly in tune with the paranormal? Or is it…
  • In Love: Why is being a single celebrity seen as a big deal? · 25 minDoes society treat celebrities differently when they are single? And how does it compare for male and female stars? Jack and Sarel explore how being single is spoken about in…
  • On Trial: Goop vs California · 28 minWhen Gwyneth Paltrow’s company Goop started selling jade eggs, they probably didn’t expect to be reported to a California task force and accused of having no evidence to support…
  • In Love: What impact do scripted reality TV shows have on relationships? · 31 minFor the stars of our favourite scripted reality TV shows, their lives are the storylines. So what challenges does this create for the cast and their relationships? To help them…
  • On Trial: Reality TV Stars vs Reality TV · 30 minIf you’re signing up to be on a reality TV show, you’ll probably expect drama and gossip - but over the last year or so, cast members on some of America’s biggest reality shows…
  • In Love: What does success on a TV dating show look like? · 35 minTV dating shows are more popular than ever – but not just for finding love. Nowadays, contestants often use them as a gateway to fame and build their own brand and career off the…
  • On Trial: Celebs vs Cooking · 27 minIt seems you can’t move on social media for a star cooking up a feast or burning a boiled egg. Why do celebs insist on showing us their culinary skills (or lack of them), who are…
  • In Love: Why do we judge celebrity families? · 33 minCelebrity relationships can become valuable brands, but what happens when a couple expand to become a celebrity family? Jack and Sarel look at how you can make a success of it…
  • On Trial: Celebs vs Conspiracy Theories · 25 minFrom the absurd to the harmful, conspiracy theories about famous people are everywhere. How much does it matter if we think a pop star might have been replaced by a body double…
  • In Love: Why are we so obsessed with celebrity weddings? · 36 minJack and Sarel explore the history of celebrity weddings and how they’ve evolved over the years. They also look at multiple marriages and discuss whether they’re still iconic…
  • On Trial: Kylie Jenner vs Hustle Culture · 30 minCelebs love crediting hard work for their success, and praising hustle culture for getting them to where they are. Are the likes of Kylie Jenner and Molly-Mae Hague really…
  • In Love: Do relationships always make good material for pop stars? · 35 minThey say write about what you know – and for singers and rappers, their relationships often provide the best material. Whether it’s the feeling of falling in love, a messy break…
  • On Trial: Sugababes vs The Music Industry · 29 minThe Sugababes were one of the biggest bands of the noughties, as famous for their smash hits as for their in-group dramas. One by one, each of the original members left, until…
  • In Love: What are the boundaries between fans and celebrities? · 40 minBeing a fan of a celebrity or musician is one thing, but where are the boundaries when access to celebrities is wider than ever thanks to social media? Jack and Sarel delve into…

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