Even the Rich
Episodes
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | Made In America | 126
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Smith is everyone’s guy. He went from multi-platinum rapper, to primetime sweetheart, to one of the world’s most bankable movie stars. And al...
ENCORE: Back to Bennifer | The Boy With The Dragon Tattoo | 125
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can...
ENCORE: Back to Bennifer | How Do You Like Them Apples? | 124
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be lov...
Elton John: Still Standing | Clean Living and Good Juju, with Jujubee | 123
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back in full swing, Elton looks poised to ride off into the sunset in style. But when he does finally hang up...
Elton John: Still Standing | I'm Gonna Love Me Again | 122
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elton’s finally getting his addictions under control. But just as he gets his life back on track, he suffers a series of devastating losses. After a...
Elton John: Still Standing | Someone Saved My Life Tonight | 121
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elton John is hard at work masking his pain with his vices. His cocaine addiction is getting worse, and it’s starting to affect his career. But when...
Elton John: Still Standing | A Long and Lonely Climb | 120
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some v...
Elton John: Still Standing | Meet Reginald Dwight | 119
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reginald Dwight is a quiet, awkward kid from a troubled home. But his love of music gives him the escape he’s always needed. Nothing can shake his c...
Saint Dolly | Crying at Dollywood with Justin Kirkland | 118
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly Parton fandom has reached new heights over the last few years. Her admirers run the gamut: From city slickers to small town folk, conservative c...
Saint Dolly | An Eagle When She Flies | 117
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly makes her case to her record label, and convinces them she’s a solo star. On her own, her career reaches new heights, and she even branches ou...
Saint Dolly | Girl Singer | 116
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show...
Saint Dolly | Backwoods Barbie | 115
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are few celebrities more beloved than Dolly Parton. In her decades-long career, she’s cultivated loyalty with her fans by always being true to...
Marilyn | Marilyn’s #MeToo Moment with Angelica Jade Bastién | 114
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marilyn Monroe was an unrecognized feminist pioneer before her time. Nearly 70 years before #MeToo, she penned an expose about her experiences with “...
Marilyn | The One and Only | 113
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People keep refusing to take Marilyn seriously. But if Marilyn wants to keep moving forward, she needs to confront her toughest critic: herself.Listen...
Marilyn | Art or Bust | 112
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marilyn’s always been ambitious. She doesn’t want to play dumb blondes forever. But when she lands the role of her dreams, Marilyn’s insec...
Marilyn | It’s a Wrap | 111
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio are falling in love, but they want different lives. Joe wants to settle down and live outside the spotlight, and...
Marilyn | Goodbye, Norma Jeane | 110
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If any past celebrity could have pulled more Instagram followers than Kim Kardashian, it would have been Marilyn Monroe. Even without family money or ...
The Kardashians | A Kardashian Year-in-Review with Page Six's Francesca Bacardi (NEW EPISODE) | 109
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim can’t stop dropping F-bombs. Kourtney can’t keep it in her pants on Instagram. And was Khloé secretly engaged to Tristan Thompson? Page Six w...
ENCORE: The Kardashians | Break The Internet | 108
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim’s developed a sixth sense for spinning scandals into publicity – and publicity into new brands. But what worked in 2010 won’t work in 2020. ...
ENCORE: The Kardashians | Social Climbing | 107
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Kardashian West shot to fame and fortune by sharing her life on camera. But after a terrifying robbery, Kim begins to wonder if the lack of privac...
ENCORE: The Kardashians | Over The Hump | 106
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a sex tape in her past and a reality television show in her future, Kim Kardashian is primed for stardom. But after a whirlwind wedding and a qui...
ENCORE: The Kardashians | The Momager | 105
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, no one had ever heard the name Kim Kardashian. But in the 15 years since the Kardashians have been on the scene, they’ve changed t...
Janet vs The Halftime Show | Janet’s Other Legacy with Clover Hope | 104
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction might never be forgotten, but what about her legacy as a trail-blazing feminist? Janet cut a path for fe...
Janet vs The Halftime Show | Unbreakable | 103
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the Super Bowl, Janet Jackson just wants to forget it ever happened and move on. But the media has other plans. And it doesn’t help that the C...
Janet vs The Halftime Show | Control | 102
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On February 1st, 2004, Janet Jackson’s right breast was exposed to a live audience of over 144 million at the Super Bowl — for 9/16ths of a second...
To Richies With Love (Bonus Episode) | 101
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even The Rich is hitting the big time. To celebrate 100 episodes, hosts Brooke and Aricia are answering your questions and spilling the details on eve...
Kidnapping American Royalty: The Patty Hearst Story | The Psychology of Cults with Alexandra Stein | 100
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Hearst would eventually put the SLA in her rearview mirror; she’d go on to have two kids and act in a string of John Waters films. But through...
Kidnapping American Royalty: The Patty Hearst Story | Free Patty | 99
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Hearst has just been arrested for the Hibernia Bank robbery, and the prosecution has a very solid case. First, they have photos of Patty robbing...
Kidnapping American Royalty: The Patty Hearst Story | Survival | 98
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody thought the Patty Hearst story could get any bigger. But then, ten weeks after her kidnapping, Patty’s spotted robbing a bank alongside the c...
Kidnapping American Royalty: The Patty Hearst Story | Captive | 97
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if Paris Hilton was kidnapped back when she was just a teenager – and that nobody, not even the FBI, could find her. Now imagine that, ten w...
Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Staying Power | 96
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and autho...
Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Resurrection | 95
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s...
Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Walking In Circles | 94
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s...
Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | The Newlyweds Game | 93
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As things within the Simpson family deteriorate, Jessica puts her faith in the only stable person in her orbit: her boyfriend Nick Lachey. Together, t...
Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Amazing Grace | 92
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Simpson has always had trouble using her voice. She’s bursting with things to say, but it’s hard to get the words out. When she blows the ...
Murder in the House of Gucci | Gucci’s New Visionary, Behind the Book That Inspired the Movie | 91
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Gucci didn’t end with Maurizio’s murder. Vanity Fair fashion writer Leah Faye Cooper joins the show to discuss how the brand has evol...
Murder in the House of Gucci | Not Guilty, Not Innocent | 90
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who killed Maurizio Gucci? As the police begin their investigation, they have no leads and too many suspects. Is it Patrizia, the wife Maurizio abando...
Murder in the House of Gucci | All in the Family | 89
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiano fell in love, they were able to give each other exactly what they needed. For Patrizia, who was born out of ...
Murder in the House of Gucci | Humble Beginnings | 88
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci – the one-time chairman of the House of Gucci – was killed in cold blood. The murder became Italy’s crime of t...
ENCORE: The Murdochs | James Resigns, Succession Returns NEW EPISODE | 87
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert’s oldest son Lachlan may have won the Murdoch family succession battle when he became CEO of the Fox Corporation. But that’s not where the ...
Encore: The Murdochs | A House Divided | 86
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All good things must come to an end, right? Try telling that to Rupert Murdoch. In his eighties, the billionaire tycoon shows no sign of slowing down....
Encore: The Murdochs | Humble Pie | 85
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The phone-hacking scandal doesn’t just threaten to bring down Rupert Murdoch’s empire: it might also tear apart his family. Siblings blame sibling...
Encore: The Murdochs | There’s Something About Wendi | 84
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert becomes the hopeless cliche of a much older rich man caught up in a whirlwind romance with a younger woman who works for him. He sees a chance ...
Encore: The Murdochs | Rupert | 83
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s black and white and read all over the world? In this new four-part series, we look at the in-fighting, back-stabbing, and the many marriages ...
The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | Justice For Glitter | 82
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah had her first bonafide flop with Glitter. But thanks to her devoted fans (aka the “lambily”), the soundtrack reached number one on iTunes 1...
The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | “Against All Odds” | 81
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah’s star is on the rise. She just scored a record-breaking deal with Virgin and nabbed the lead role in a big Hollywood production. But becomin...
The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | “Fly Away” | 80
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a brand new record deal and a sizzling love affair, Mariah’s ready to strike out on her own. But now that she finally has her freedom, Mariah w...
The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | “Dreamlover” | 79
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah’s only a teenager when she meets Tommy Mottola. As the head of Columbia Records, Tommy takes her from coat check girl to international supers...
The Emancipation of Mariah Carey | "One Sweet Day" | 78
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From a young age, Mariah Carey knew she’d do anything it took to escape the prison of her abusive home life. And singing made her feel free. So when...
Back To Bennifer | Banking on Bennifer (with Anne Helen Petersen) | 77
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Now that they’ve revived their love, we’re hoping t...
Back To Bennifer | “The Boy With The Phoenix Tattoo” | 76
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can...
Back To Bennifer | “How Do You Like Them Apples?” | 75
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be lov...
The Life and Loves of Elizabeth Taylor | Elizabeth Taylor’s Accidental Feminism | 74
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her beauty, her diamonds and her many, many husbands. But her most enduring legacy may be her decidedly feminist fi...
The Life & Loves of Elizabeth Taylor | “Hello, My Name is Elizabeth and I’m an Addict” | 73
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor can’t be apart. But they can’t stop drinking when they’re together. They’re going to have to choose: their...
The Life & Loves of Elizabeth Taylor | "We Will Have No More Marriages!" | 72
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor’s on top of the world. She has an Oscar, a million-dollar paycheck for Cleopatra, and a steamy new l...
The Life & Loves of Elizabeth Taylor | “Mike’s Dead and I’m Alive” | 71
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1958, Elizabeth Taylor loses the life of her life. The entire world mourns with her; her grief is their grief. She's the most beloved woman in Amer...
The Life & Loves of Elizabeth Taylor | “You and Your Studio Can Go to Hell!” | 70
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, there was a young woman with hair as black as ebony and eyes the color of violets. But her name wasn’t Snow White – it was Eliza...
#FreeBritney | The People vs Britney Spears | 69
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we ended our series on Britney, we had no idea where her story would go next. But for the first time in 13 years, Britney’s speaking up on her ...
The Making of Madonna | Madonna’s “Bad Feminism” with Roxane Gay | 68
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna is an icon, a hitmaker, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. But despite her incredible achievements, she’s never been cozy with feminism. Thi...
The Making of Madonna | B*tch, I’m Madonna | 67
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Younger singers like Britney and Christina are taking over the pop charts. But Madonna refuses to be replaced or put out to pasture. She still knows h...
The Making of Madonna | Borderline | 66
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pushing boundaries has always gotten Madonna exactly what she wants. But when she pushes things too far, her career takes a turn she might not be able...
The Making of Madonna | Who’s That Girl? | 65
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna’s just secured a record deal. It’s a start. But when your end goal is becoming “more famous than God,” there’s still a long way to g...
The Making of Madonna | Blonde Ambition | 64
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a simple Catholic girl from Michigan become a New York star? For the one and only Madonna, the answer is simple: by any means necessary.Liste...
Encore: Beyoncé and Jay-Z | An Insider’s View of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Dynamic Partnership | 63
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Lemonade to The Gift, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter keeps finding ways to turn her personal struggles into chart-topping hits. On this episode, we talk...
Encore: Beyoncé and Jay-Z | Lemonade | 62
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Solange walk into an elevator. After that? Well, you've seen the video. The black-and-white footage inspires the tabloids to fire...
Encore: Beyoncé and Jay-Z | Love on Top | 61
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beyonce’s stardom reaches new heights with the release of “Single Ladies.” She’s soaring toward the stratosphere when a nasty rumor pulls her ...
Encore: Beyoncé and Jay-Z | Run the World | 60
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Jay-Z and Beyoncé finally get together, it’s not just one of the great love stories of all time: it’s also one of the greatest mergers in Am...
Encore: Beyoncé and Jay-Z | Crazy in Love | 59
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beyoncé and Jay-Z. They’re not just the first family of hip-hop. They remind us that magical, luminous, what-I-would-give-to-have-that love really ...
JFK & Jackie | The Political Runway | 58
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people dismiss fashion as superficial and unimportant. But fashion is a language, and savvy politicians know how to speak it. Thi...
JFK & Jackie | After Camelot | 57
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Jackie have turned over a new leaf. He’s not sleeping around (as much), and Jackie’s expecting a new addition to the family. But just as ...
JFK & Jackie | Keeping House | 56
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that they’re married, Jackie can’t wait to build a home with her new husband Jack. But the chronically-ill politician has other ideas in mind....
JFK & Jackie | Queen Deb | 55
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Without a guaranteed inheritance, Jackie’s future depends on marrying well. But none of the men in her social set excite her. She’s brilliant, cul...
Oprah Presents Meghan and Harry | Were You Silent, or Were You Silenced? | 54
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we found out Oprah – the Queen of Media herself– was going to interview the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, we knew they were going to spill the ...
The Kardashians | Life After Kimye | 53
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Kim and Kanye started dating, he legitimized her fame and catapulted her to superstar status. A tabloid princess became a queen. But after seven ...
The Kardashians | Break The Internet | 52
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim’s developed a sixth sense for spinning scandals into publicity – and publicity into new brands. But what worked in 2010 won’t work in 2020. ...
The Kardashians | Social Climbing | 51
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Kardashian West shot to fame and fortune by sharing her life on camera. But after a terrifying robbery, Kim begins to wonder if the lack of privac...
The Kardashians | Over The Hump | 50
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a sex tape in her past and a reality television show in her future, Kim Kardashian is primed for stardom. But after a whirlwind wedding and a qui...
The Kardashians | The Momager | 49
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, no one had ever heard the name Kim Kardashian. But in the 15 years since the Kardashians have been on the scene, they’ve changed t...
Paris Hilton | Celebrities are People Too! | 48
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Paris was in her heyday, the tabloids were mean. Really mean. On this episode, we talk to gossip maven Lainey Lui about why gossip in the 2000s w...
Paris Hilton | We'll Always Have Paris | 47
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Paris gets out of jail, she’s determined to change her ways. But how do you change when everyone’s dissecting your every move hoping you...
Paris Hilton | Prison in Pink | 46
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Hilton was living life in the fast lane. Reality star, club promoter, author, and pop princess - it was all “that’s hot,” until it’s not...
Paris Hilton | The Not So Simple Life | 45
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays, the formula for fame is simple. Get a ring light, highlight your cheekbones, count your followers. But back in 2000, Paris Hilton had t...
Paris Hilton | Do You Know Who I Am? | 44
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This season we’re looking back at the rise of America’s first influencer. How did the wild child, hard-partying heiress who was “famous for bein...
Brooke and Aricia’s Big Rich Year-End Special | 43
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re ringing in 2021 with a year-end special that’s as decked out as a Murdoch family superyacht. First, Brooke and Aricia talk to Forbes journal...
Encore: Diana to Meghan | Why You’re Wrong About Diana with Michael Hobbes | 42
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Think there’s nothing else we can get out of this story? Well, think again. Today we’re talking to Michael Hobbes, who’s a senior reporter at Hu...
Encore: Diana to Meghan | Battle Royale | 41
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diana gives birth to a redhead. (It’s Harry. Duh.) Unfortunately, Charles doesn’t seem to care. Convinced that her husband has given up on their m...
Encore: Diana to Meghan | Whatever ‘in Love’ Means | 40
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Spencer is 19 years old, engaged to the future King of England, and living what seems like a Cinderella fantasy. Except without the fantasy part...
Encore: Diana to Meghan | Meet the Markles (and the Spencers) | 39
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan and Harry’s wedding is set to have snipers, Oprah, and a half-a-million-dollar dress. It’ll be just perfect. But then Meghan’s family com...
Encore: Diana to Meghan | Meghanomania | 38
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore series, we’re going beyond the headlines (and behind palace walls) to bring you the true stories of Diana Spencer and Meghan Markle. ...
#FreeBritney | Vox’s Constance Grady on Britney’s Legal Battle | 37
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Britney’s conservatorship is like an onion: it has a lot of layers, and it’s guaranteed to make you cry. Today, we’re peeling back ...
#FreeBritney | Stronger | 36
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Britney’s involuntarily hospitalized, her dad steps in as her conservator. He takes control of practically everything — what she does, where...
#FreeBritney | Circus | 35
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Britney Spears has finally met the man for her. He’s sweet. He’s low-key. He’s Kevin Federline. She’s ready to settle down and start the famil...
#FreeBritney | A Girl Named Lucky | 34
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For more than a decade, Britney Spears has been trapped in a conservatorship that gives her father incredible power over every aspect of her life. It’...
Old School: William Cohan Recalls His Friendship With JFK Jr. | 33
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 1970s, when William Cohan was at boarding school, the administration asked him to show a new kid the ropes. That kid’s name? John F. Ken...
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette | For Better or Worse | 32
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is coming up roses for John. Carolyn said yes to marrying him. George magazine, his passion project, is about to launch. There’s only one...
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette | Great Expectations | 31
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It seems almost too good to be true. The supernaturally good-looking scion of the Kennedy dynasty meets a smart, ambitious woman and sweeps her off he...
Chappaquiddick | The Reckoning | 30
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even the moon landing can’t knock the Chappaquiddick scandal out of the headlines, and the longer it stays there, the more iffy Ted’s political fu...
Chappaquiddick | Dazed and Confused | 29
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The morning after the accident, Ted Kennedy is ready to do everything it takes to pretend nothing happened. But when the truth catches up to him, he r...
Chappaquiddick | The Black Sheep | 28
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Ted Kennedy takes a vacation in the summer of 1969, it’s supposed to be a chance to blow off steam and get away from the crushing pressure of b...
The House of Versace | Molly Young Breaks Down Donatella’s Excessive Vision | 27
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, Molly Young went to Milan to sit down with Donatella Versace. Now, she’s digging out some of her most outrageous memories, including the st...