398. The Rise and Fall of Paparazzi Culture

This week Kelli and Troy are diving into paparazzi culture. Your hosts discuss everything from where the term came from to celebrity bounties and which celebs allegedly work with the paparazzi. From the tabloid gold rush of the 2000s to staged “candid” photos today, they unpack how the paparazzi industry really works and the complicated relationship between celebrities and the cameras following them. Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --SPONSORS--- Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Approximate Timestamps (adjust by a few minutes due to ads) 00:00 - TMZ vs. the government03:11 - Andy Cohen vs. SMG06:59 - Justin Bieber09:42 - West and Amanda Pt 119:30 - Ads21:11 - Rita Ora23:33 - Cats: The Jellicle Ball26:10 - Perez Hilton28:35 - Ryan Gosling31:11 - Taylor Lautner33:56 - 16 and Pregnant36:22 - Liza Minnelli45:11 - Usher and Diddy49:36 - Britney Spears54:19 - Tiger Woods56:29 - West and Amanda Pt 201:01:31 -Kanye West01:02:55 - Celine Dion01:05:25 - Chilli01:07:40 - You, Me and Tuscany01:09:35 - Outro Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --SPONSORS--- Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week your hosts are diving into the messy and emotional custody battle between Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry. What started as a breakup quickly turned into years of court fights, public accusations, and one infamous Thanksgiving blowup. From disputes over their daughter Nahla’s safety to claims of control and conflict behind the scenes, this case became one of Hollywood’s most intense custody wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Approximate Timestamps (adjust by a few minutes due to ads) 00:00 - Intro2:05 - SLOMW16:47 - Ads18:36 - Chappell Roan29:54 - Usher and Justin Bieber32:08 - We Need To Talk36:56 - Luke Combs39:23 - Movie Corner: Ready or Not 2, Project Hail Mary45:58 - The Housemaid’s Secret48:02 - The Comeback50:39 - Born to Bowl53:41 - Liza Minnelli01:00:44 - Joseph Duggar01:06:05 - Kandi Burruss01:10:43 - Boy Band Confidential01:14:43 - Margot Robbie Chanel commercial01:16:23 - Alan Ritchson01:21:04 - Julez Smith01:33:56 - Justin Timberlake DWI01:38:58 - Tyler Perry01:40:04 - outro --SPONSORS-- Weight Watchers! - Go to weightwatchers.com/BLINDS to get a special offer for our listeners. That’s weight watchers dot com slash BLINDS for a special offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kelli and Troy are back with a good old-fashioned blind item episode, this time diving into two actors who’ve taken over the last few years: Glen Powell and Jacob Elordi. And somehow, this episode also turns into a Sydney Sweeney, Kaia Gerber, and Olivia Jade episode too. Grab your popcorn… and enjoy the show. Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Reality TV Corner, we hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Southern Hospitality 26:20 - Summer House 40:30 - Southern Charm 46:03 - Below Deck Down Under 48:02 - Rupaul’s Drag Race 51:51 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki! 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Oscars 23:33 - Ads 25:36 - SXSW 28:02 -Lollapalooza 33:35 - Documentary Corner: Take That, The Manosphere 41:23 - Movie Corner: Undertone, Dolly 46:51 - Taylor Frankie Paul 57:41 - Doja Cat 01:05:23 - Rebel Wilson 01:12:04 - Pussycat Dolls 01:16:25 - Taylor Acorn 01:17:00 - Hannah Montana 01:18:26 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 01:23:31 - Sam Levinson 01:26:23 - Highest Paid Actors 01:31:02 - Britney Spears 01:35:57 - Outro Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Troy and Kelli are putting the blinds aside to talk about something they both love deeply: reality TV. The two each share their top 10 reality shows of all time, from chaotic classics to shows that completely changed the genre. There are some obvious picks, a few shocking ones, and yes… a little overlap between their lists. Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --How to help Minnesota! - Rent assistance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families?⁠⁠⁠⁠ Neighborhood House - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand With Minnesota - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.standwithminnesota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------SPONSORS--- Baked by Melissa! Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BLINDS. Caraway! Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $230 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/BLINDS you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance! When you enroll in an ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plan, you could get a $25 Amazon gift card. It's a little treat for you while you’re doing something great for your pet. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/BLINDS . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki, we hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro01:10 - AI05:29 - Britney Spears14:47 - Teen Mom21:45 - Ads27:16 - Chappell Roan34:22 - Boys 4 Life Tour40:37 - Movie Corner: The Bride, How to Make a Killing51:11 - Demi Lovato53:27 - Ashton Kutcher56:05 - Jessie Buckley01:00:40 - Timothee Chalamet01:07:22 - Chase Stokes01:10:38 - Jamie Foxx01:15:48 - Dak Prescott01:19:49 - Lynn Curtin01:27:16 - West and Amanda01:30:26 - Rihanna01:33:04 - Monique and Whoopi Goldberg01:38:59 - McDonald’s01:41:49 - Outro Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --How to help Minnesota! - Rent assistance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families?⁠⁠⁠⁠ Neighborhood House - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand With Minnesota - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.standwithminnesota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------SPONSORS--- Baked by Melissa! Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BLINDS. Caraway! Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $230 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/BLINDS you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance! When you enroll in an ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plan, you could get a $25 Amazon gift card. It's a little treat for you while you’re doing something great for your pet. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/BLINDS . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kelli and Troy decide to take a break from the rot and talk about the relationship between Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough. The two take turns reading very 2010s-coded articles about them “gushing” over each other. Honestly, they might have been the original Nick and Priyanka of the E! News era. Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --How to help Minnesota! - Rent assistance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Neighborhood House - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand With Minnesota - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.standwithminnesota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----SPONSORS--- Wildgrain! For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BLINDS to start your subscription today. Weight Watchers . No gimmicks. No fads. This is your sign to join today. Head to weightwatchers.com/BLINDS to get a special offer for our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices