Pop Crime Betches

An investigative article by The Daily Mail into RHONY’s new housewife, Rebecca Minkoff, and her ties to the Church of Scientology ended up having consequences for Journalist Jacques Peterson when became a target of “fair game.” In this episode, Kiki is joined by Peterson, who tells a harrowing story of harassment from the Church of Scientology while delving deep into the aggressive tactics employed by Church to silence critics. Peterson sheds light on the delicate balance between Bravo's nuanced handling of controversy and the tragic death of Lisa McPherson, which is intricately linked to the Minkoff family. This conversation navigates the complex intersections of power, influence, and media as Peterson recounts the challenges of reporting on Minkoff’s link to Scientology and the backlash he faced post-publication. Tune in as we uncover the untold story behind the headlines and reflect on what comes next once the Church of Scientology enters the Bravo-verse?
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Enter the courtroom whirlwind of the Wagatha Christie trial, a gripping saga that seized the UK's attention…and no, there were no dogs involved. WAGs (the Wives And Girlfriends of famous football players) are celebrities in their own right. And when leaked stories from WAG Colleen Rooney’s private Instagram began to suspiciously show up in the tabloids, she crafted a daring plan to publicly expose the culprit. In this episode, Kiki is joined by New York Times journalist, Isabella Kwai, to untangle the web of celebrity intrigue and media scrutiny while exploring the explosive intersection of fame, betrayal, and social media.
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Naomi Judd and her daughters, Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd, have navigated through significant family challenges. The renowned country music family has confronted childhood abuse, mental health struggles, and Ashley's influential role in the #MeToo movement. In this episode, Kiki Monique links up with Pablo The Don, a culture and music critic, to dissect the intricate dynamics and conflicts within the Judd family. Together they delve into themes of codependency, familial secrecy, and the impact of trauma on their creative expression. Together, they underscore the significance of breaking the cycle of generational trauma and highlight the transformative power of autonomy and chosen family. 
@pablotdon
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The New Jersey Housewives have given the Bravo-verse legal lessons in everything from defamation, to restraining orders, to assault. But when Teresa and Joe Guidice were sentenced to prison for bank, mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud, it became one of the most shocking moments in reality TV history. In this episode, Kiki is lawyering up with Cesie Alvarez, attorney and host of the Bravo Docket podcast, to answer the question-why on earth would someone commit federal crimes on camera? And together they reveal that the cases surrounding the RHONJ are much darker than people think. Plus, if you ever wanted to know the true story behind Teresa’s table flip seen around the world, you’ll definitely want to listen.
@thebravodocket
Sources:
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/08/real_housewives_of_new_jersey_80.html
https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/celebrity-justice/danielle-staub-settles-with-ex-husband-kevin-maher/#:~:text=Oh%20yes%2C%20and%20she%20also,the%20satisfaction%20of%20both%20parties
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/09/exclusive-documents-danielle-staubs-ex-husband-testifies-about-her-life-sex-drugs/
https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/inside-the-mob-ties-that-plague-rhonj-star-dina-manzos-family/
https://www.amazon.com/Undercover-Cop-Brought-Real-Life-Sopranos/dp/1250005876?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/inside-the-mob-ties-that-plague-rhonj-star-dina-manzos-family/&asc_source=web
https://people.com/tv/dina-manzo-caroline-manzo-family-drama-everything-we-know/
https://nypost.com/2024/03/25/us-news/rhonj-star-dina-manzos-ex-in-hot-water-again-over-claims-he-hired-mob-goon-to-rough-up-her-new-beau/
https://people.com/tv/albie-manzo-defends-mom-caroline-manzo-for-writing-letter-in-support-of-brother-in-law-tommy-manzo-this-isnt-about-family-drama/
https://archive.findlaw.com/blog/bankruptcy-fallout-the-teresa-giudice-auction/
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/rhonjs-louie-ruelas-ups-and-downs-over-the-years/
https://pagesix.com/2024/02/13/entertainment/luis-ruelas-bo-dietl-sued-for-allegedly-hacking-computers-for-abuse-of-rhonj-stars-ex/

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Brandy Melville grew a loyal following among Gen Z who flaunted their Brandy Melville baby tees in GRWM videos and clothing hauls. But recent reports of devastating waste, mountains of discarded clothing, along with allegations of racism, antisemitism, and sexism gave the world a much needed reality check about the brand. In this episode, Kiki conducts an eye opening interview with Eva Orner, director of the new documentary ‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion,' to discuss how and why former Brandy Melville employees blew the whistle, how the fast fashion industry is ruining our planet, and why those at the top must be held accountable.
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Kate Middleton, formally known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on March 22, 2024 that she has cancer. It came as a shock to many, but for some-it was straight up unbelievable and led to many conspiracies. In this episode, Kiki is diving into those conspiracy theories with Betches’ resident Royal expert Samantha Bush, who runs the wildly popular account @bravohistorian and is the host of the Chronically Online podcast. Together, they discuss why Kate Middleton became "QAnon for Wine Moms," how the Pop Apologists account contributed to the spread online, and why we should all stan Camilla Parker Bowles.
@bravohistorian
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1ZmbRXTKAs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-cpiSUN0TU
https://people.com/palace-responds-kate-middleton-conspiracy-theories-online-surgery-recovery-rare-statement-8602191
https://twitter.com/Andy/status/1769904785673597150
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/kate-middleton-conspiracies-privacy/677729/

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