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Famously...
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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
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On Trial: The Bling Ring
Nov 14, 202400:30:05Tap to summarizeWhen 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 — a time when early social media, blogs and reality TV offered unprecedented glimpses into the lives of stars. But what truly drove their crime spree? Was it a craving for fame, pure fashion envy, or something darker lurking beneath their obsession with celebrity culture? Join Larry Dean and Stacey Dooley to discuss the story of 'The Bling Ring'.
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In Love: What does it take to be a celebrity power couple?
Nov 12, 202400:35:38Tap to summarizeBeing 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 what power really looks like in famous relationships. To help them explore this, they look at the relationships of George and Amal Clooney, Beyonce and Jay-Z and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively.
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On Trial: Tulisa vs The Fake Sheikh
Nov 7, 202400:34:50Tap to summarizeHow 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 a trap set by a journalist chasing a headline. Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean explore the dark side of media ethics, the power dynamics at play, and how the court’s final ruling impacted both Tulisa and tabloid journalism.
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In Love: How do the partners and families of politicians impact their public profile?
Nov 5, 202400:26:25Tap to summarizeFashion 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 family and relationships of politicians can impact what we think of them too.To help them explore why, Jack and Sarel look at the lives of Barack and Michelle Obama, Tony and Cherie Blair, Donald and Melania Trump, Boris and Carrie Johnson, Keir and Victoria Starmer and Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff.
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On Trial: Miley Cyrus vs Teen Fame
Oct 31, 202400:29:13Tap to summarizeMiley 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 an adult pop icon — but was her 'raunchy' reinvention a natural progression or a symptom of a fame-fuelled machine? Join Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean to discuss all-things Miley as we put teen fame on trial.
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In Love: Is cheating different for celebrities?
Oct 29, 202400:29:55Tap to summarizeWhy 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 look at celebrities including LeAnn Rimes, Tiger Woods, Kevin Hart and Ozzy Osbourne.
Transcribe →On Trial: Stars vs The Supernatural
Oct 24, 202400:24:40Tap to summarizeKesha’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 all smoke and mirrors? Join Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean to find out.
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In Love: Why is being a single celebrity seen as a big deal?
Oct 22, 202400:25:22Tap to summarizeDoes 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 magazines, films and wider pop culture. To help them, they look at the lives of single celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Emma Watson, Mindy Kaling and Lewis Hamilton.
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On Trial: Goop vs California
Oct 17, 202400:28:06Tap to summarizeWhen 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 claims they’d made about some of their products. Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean ask: what does the case tell us about celebs and wellness, and has this trillion dollar industry gone too far?
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In Love: What impact do scripted reality TV shows have on relationships?
Oct 15, 202400:31:06Tap to summarizeFor 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 explore this, Jack and Sarel look at NeNe Leakes & Gregg Leakes from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause & Justin Hartley and ex-TOWIE star Pete Wicks.
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