The second Wicked movie is out this week, and recently the internet has quietly (and then loudly) taken notice of how the film’s actresses appear thinner and thinner in every paparazzi shot, press moment, and leaked set photo...leading to the big question: what exactly went on during the making of this movie? In today’s episode, we’re looking at the rumors, timelines, and the cultural context.
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New Epstein Documents: Trump, Clinton & The Allegations That "Blow" Your Mind
This week we’re diving into the newly released Epstein files - the names, networks, redactions, and the rumors that somehow manage to get wilder every time this case resurfaces. From Trump and Epstein's strangely close friendship, to celebrities who keep popping up in the documents like whack-a-mole, to the rumors that...I mean can I even say it, that Trump blew Bill Clinton (what is happening?), we unpack everything the internet is talking about right now.
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Sirens: The Myth, Conspiracies Inspired By Them, and Famous Sirens of History & Hollywood
Today, similar to our Patreon episode on Vampires, we are exploring the myth and lore of Sirens - and then taking a look at how they pop up in a repackaged way with conspiracies of today (in incel spaces and with the conspiracies of men becoming more womanly), and then we take a look at the more siren-like women throughout history - and Hollywood!
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Exploring Lily Allen’s New Album & Open Relationships in Hollywood
This week we’re getting into Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl - a brutally honest look at fame, motherhood, resentment, and the messiness of a Hollywood open relationship. We’ll break down the hidden (and not so hidden) meanings in her lyrics, talk about what she’s said publicly about open relationships, and then we’ll look at Hollywood in general to see which open relationships among celebrities we know about, and which are rumored.
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REGRETTING YOU is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald, in theatres this October.
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The Celebrity Bot Epidemic: How Stars Are Faking Popularity Online
This week we’re diving into The Celebrity Bot Epidemic. From armies of anonymous accounts defending Justin Timberlake and Jonah Hill’s reputations to suspicious streaming spikes for Sabrina Carpenter on Spotify, we’re looking into how bots are quietly shaping fame itself. We’ll explore how celebrities use digital defenders to rewrite their narratives, inflate their numbers, and even defame rivals in court cases.
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REGRETTING YOU is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald, in theatres this October.
Welcome to FluentlyForward (Fluently Forward) the podcast hosted by Shannon McNamara where we dive into the world of celebrity gossip, blind items, and fun theories. If you're looking for juicy details and inside information on your favorite stars and the scandals they're involved in, then you're in the right place! Each episode, we'll be discussing the latest trending topics in the entertainment industry, from celebrity breakups and makeups to the latest news. But we won't just be regurgitating the same old stories you've heard before - we'll be bringing you speculation, insider information and exclusive details that you won't find anywhere else.