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On Dylan's 14th birthday, Dana recaps last night's Beverly Hills premiere of *It Ends With Justice*, Andy Signore's docuseries on the Baldoni–Lively case. Then she covers the growing number of allegations against Russell Brand ahead of Netflix's *Open Secrets*, and the lawsuit claiming Kanye West locked musicians in a band room to finish his opera. The show wraps with Vivienne Jolie-Pitt opening up about her eating disorder, teens and body image, the new Bachelor, and a *Love Is Blind* star's account of emotional abuse.Chapters00:00 – Intro: Dylan's 14th birthday, birthday banana bread, and today's lineup04:00 – A chaotic drive across LA to the *It Ends With Justice* premiere in Beverly Hills16:00 – Russell Brand: a journalist describes her own experience with him from 200526:01 – Brand's circle: the David Walliams radio clip and the 2009 Diddy plane video30:00 – Kanye West sued by a performer over his *Nebuchadnezzar* opera36:43 – Variety's "#OscarsSoWhite 2027" prediction headline38:42 – Casting stories: diversity quotas and how Wendell Middlebrooks won his *Suite Life on Deck* role42:40 – Vivienne Jolie-Pitt reveals she was hospitalized for an eating disorder in her art exhibit49:21 – The new Bachelor: quarterback Sam Hartman51:21 – *Love Is Blind*'s Sarah says her marriage was emotionally abusive53:22 – Wrap-up and goodbye## Links & resources mentioned- *It Ends With Justice*, Andy Signore's docuseries- *Open Secrets*, the Netflix documentary on Russell Brand- Hers (sponsor): forhers.com/dailydose- Olipop (sponsor): drinkolipop.com/dana. Buy any two cans and get one paid back. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dana gives a first look at Chris Harrison’s new dating show The Vow, then goes deep on the Sofia Franklyn and Alex Cooper split described in Daddy Issues. She also reacts to Dave Portnoy telling The Toast he “hates” Sofia. Later she covers the H3 divorce filings, why the Nancy Guthrie family wants people to stop talking about her, Brandon Sklenar on body dysmorphia, Chris Watts’s reported prison relationships, and a shocking Dancing with the Stars elimination.Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro and today’s lineup0:06:09 – Daddy Issues: Sofia vs. Alex, and why “two things can be true”0:16:44 – Alex cutting Sofia out of the deal and ghosting her0:26:40 – Dave Portnoy on The Toast: “I hate her guts”0:42:46 – H3 Podcast fallout: Ethan Klein fights Hila’s request for spousal support0:50:24 – Nancy Guthrie’s family asks people not to talk about her (Ashleigh Banfield clip)1:00:25 – Brandon Sklenar opens up about body dysmorphia1:03:29 – Chris Watts’s reported prison relationships (Daily Mail report)1:10:17 – DWTS: Jenna Dewan eliminated, and Carrie Ann Inaba’s “sister to lover” commentLinks / resources mentioned:The Vow, Chris Harrison’s dating show (Fox Nation), premiering todayDaddy Issues by Sofia FranklynIt Ends With Justice, the documentary directed by Andy Signore (premiere tomorrow)The Toast, the podcast where Dave Portnoy’s interview airedSponsor: Hers weight loss at forhers.com/dailydoseSponsor: Heat Holders at heatholders.com, code DAILYDOSE for 15% offSponsor: Olipop Pomegranate Sparkle at drinkolipop.com/dana (buy two cans, get one paid back) 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana starts with justice for Sandra Birchmore: former Massachusetts officer Matthew Farwell has been found guilty in her murder. Next she explains why she believes the Russell Brand accusers but still doubts the claims against Justin Baldoni. The rest of the show covers this week's celebrity memoirs, led by Sofia Franklin's *Daddy Issues* about her split with Alex Cooper. It also covers Halle Berry's custody fight and ends with a joke about Blake Lively's "share clothes with your husband" post.Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro0:05:44 – Sandra Birchmore trial: Matthew Farwell convicted (clip from Brian Entin)0:19:43 – Russell Brand: "where there's smoke, there's fire," and why his case differs from Baldoni's0:27:56 – Brand's first days in Wandsworth prison and his planned appeal0:30:29 – Allegations against David Walliams and Variety's piece on why celebrities fear exposés0:35:36 – Halle Berry's ex, Olivier Martinez, asks for more child support (plus Jeff Lewis and Gage Edwards)0:39:12 – *Daddy Issues*: Sofia Franklin's memoir about Alex Cooper and Call Her Daddy0:49:30 – Dustin Hoffman's memoir *Look at Me* and his response to #MeToo claims0:57:10 – Ryder Strong's *Boy Book Meets World* and the Boy Meets World pay fight1:00:49 – Kerr Smith on the Dawson's Creek love triangle off camera1:02:50 – Blake Lively's "find a husband you can share clothes with" post## Links / resources mentioned- *Daddy Issues* by Sofia Franklin- *Look at Me* by Dustin Hoffman- *Boy Book Meets World* by Ryder Strong- *I Don't Wanna Wait* by Kerr Smith- The Guardian's exposé on David Walliams; Variety's article on celebrity exposésSPONSORED BY: Heat Holders: Head to https://www.HeatHolders.com and use code DAILYDOSE for 15% off your order, plus free shipping on purchases over $25OLIPOP:  Get a free can of OLIPOP: ○ Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one ○ Works on single cans of any flavor, any retailer ○ URL: https://drinkolipop.com/DANAHims & Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/dailydose to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana opens by thanking viewers and shares a fan tribute video. Most of the episode covers Russell Brand’s 10.5-year sentence: the judge’s sentencing remarks, his father’s defiant interview, life in prison, and statements from his victims. The rest of the show covers the trailer for the new Netflix Karen Read documentary, former Little Rascals star Bug Hall’s controversial GoFundMe, Dane Cook’s documentary Funny Money, and a couple-by-couple breakdown of the chaotic Love Is Blind reunion.Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro, today’s rundown and a weekend recap0:08:17 – Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years: Dana’s take on the verdict0:14:22 – The judge’s sentencing remarks (graphic content warning)0:22:37 – Brand’s first weekend in prison: inmates’ chant and overcrowded conditions0:26:00 – Wife Laura Gallacher, Gemma Goldstein’s statement and the victim’s impact statement0:35:33 – 2002 clip of Russell Brand and his father: “learnt behavior?”0:38:55 – Sandra Birchmore trial update and the Karen Read Netflix documentary trailer0:47:07 – Little Rascals star Bug Hall’s GoFundMe controversy0:55:56 – Funny Money: Dane Cook’s Netflix documentary (plus a quick take on the Natalee Holloway doc)0:59:18 – Love Is Blind reunion breakdown, couple by couple1:10:16 – Wrap-up and thanks💬 What do you think of the Brand sentence, and will you be watching the Karen Read doc? Let us know in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for daily pop culture and true crime news.SPONSORED BY: Heat Holders: Head to https://www.HeatHolders.com and use code DAILYDOSE for 15% off your order, plus free shipping on purchases over $25OLIPOP:  Get a free can of OLIPOP: ○ Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one ○ Works on single cans of any flavor, any retailer ○ URL: https://drinkolipop.com/DANAHims & Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/dailydose to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana wraps up the week with a "divorce court" episode. She covers Thomas Markle's arrest and what it means for Meghan and Harry, Jen Affleck's split from Zach and the TikTok she posted afterward, and Jax Taylor's spousal-support demands against Brittany. She also gets to Taylor Swift being called a "fake" Knicks fan, Russell Brand's first night in prison, and the backlash to a new Bravo show starring former Big Brother contestant Aaryn Gries.Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro: Friday check-in, "grandma status" glasses, today's topics0:05:46 – Thomas Markle arrested in Florida on child sexual abuse material charges0:17:51 – Jen Affleck files for divorce from Zak; his TikTok response0:25:52 – Jen's "vindictive" TikTok: abuse or just rude?0:37:45 – Jax Taylor asks Brittany for $17.4K a month in spousal support plus lawyer fees0:45:31 – Taylor Swift called the Knicks' "fakest" celebrity fan by Tyler Kolek0:48:44 – Russell Brand's first night in a UK prison0:52:38 – Megyn Kelly defends Russell Brand0:54:53 – Meghan Markle keeps selling As Ever holiday products0:55:11 – Bravo's new show with Aaryn Gries and the backlashLinks and resources mentioned- Patreon: patreon.com/danabowling- Sponsor, Hers: forhers.com/dailydose- Book: *Wrecked* by Brie L. Mina, a possible pick for The Pages Between Us podcast- Book: the *Big Little Lies* sequel (audiobook Dana is listening to) 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. I break down every charge and verdict, and why I'm not buying his "I was a fool, but never a rapist" video. Plus: Colin Gosselin's book hits #1 for a third straight week, Kate's own diary entries from "Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World," and why I now believe Jon Gosselin (TLC, Dr. Phil, the custody fight and the gag order). Then a Blake Lively Cosmo cover story and the Love Is Blind weddings, spoilers included.🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro5:00 Russell Brand found guilty13:00 Every charge & verdict, broken down20:00 Russell's video & why I'm not buying it26:00 Colin Gosselin's book: 3 weeks at #128:15 Kate's diary: "How She Fooled the World"35:45 Why I believe Jon Gosselin48:00 Blake Lively's Cosmo cover drama50:00 Love Is Blind weddings (spoilers!)1:00:45 Wrap-up📚 Check out my book podcast, Between the Pages, here on YouTube.💜 Join the Patreon for my weekly bonus episode. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Austin Green & Sharna Burgess Split? Jon Gosselin Opens Up, Perez Hilton, Mel Rycroft UpdateAre Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess over? After his "I'm so lonely" meltdown during Dancing with the Stars, fans noticed Sharna hasn't worn her engagement ring in over a month. Plus: Jon Gosselin breaks his silence on being alienated from his kids ("I wouldn't be able to pick them out in the street"), former Bachelor star and DWTS champ Melissa Rycroft's second DWI arrest and her statement on her mental health, Perez Hilton's recovery update, Blake Lively's election-night outing, and Chris Rock's nonverbal learning disorder.Also: my October reads, the new Natalee Holloway doc, The Promise on Hulu, and a very serious 90210 tangent (Team Brenda & Dylan forever).🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:00 Between the Pages & my October reads6:00 New docs: Natalee Holloway & The Promise on Hulu10:15 Brian Austin Green's DWTS meltdown, are they broken up?31:45 Blake Lively's election-night outing33:45 Chris Rock's nonverbal learning disorder (and Will Smith)40:00 In the Shadow of Eight book club & Jon Gosselin opens up50:15 Melissa Rycroft's second DWI arrest & her statement1:00:30 Perez Hilton recovery update1:04:30 Wrap-up📚 Check out my book podcast, Between the Pages, here on YouTube.💜 Join the Patreon for my weekly bonus episode.👍 If you enjoyed the show, hit like and subscribe for your daily dose of pop culture, true crime and celebrity news. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Election Day on Daily Dose of Dana! Today: KJ Biermann's attorney challenges all seven charges against him, Idaho 4 survivor Dylan Mortensen pleads with a judge to keep her face blurred after moving nine times and changing her identity, H3 Podcast's Hila and Ethan Klein make their divorce official, Justin Timberlake and Rob Lowe both have docuseries on the way, Eric Dane's memoir is out, and Dancing with the Stars sends Julia Stiles home.Plus: postpartum hospital juice, vivid dreams, and how I'm using AI to help run my show.🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro15:30 KJ Biermann challenges all seven charges24:30 Idaho 4 survivor Dylan Mortensen fights to stay anonymous40:30 H3 Podcast divorce: Hila and Ethan Klein50:00 Justin Timberlake's Apple TV docuseries51:45 Rob Lowe's Netflix documentary54:15 Eric Dane's memoir, My Book of Days58:00 Dancing with the Stars: Ezra, perfect scores and Julia Stiles goes home1:00:45 Wrap-up👍 If you enjoyed the show, hit like and subscribe for your daily dose of pop culture, true crime and celebrity news. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Monday, Dosers! It's my mom's 77th birthday, and we're recapping a chaotic Halloween weekend, from a Calabasas street party to a two-day baseball tournament. Then we get into the costume controversies: Martha Stewart's deleted post, Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer's Kerrigan/Harding recreation, and where the line really is. Plus: Leah McSweeney settles her lawsuit with Bravo, a surprise face in the Matthew Perry doc, Savannah Guthrie's emotional post about her mom, Collin Gosselin's book hits #1 again, Amanda & West go as Dumb and Dumber, and meet the new In the City cast.Hit like and subscribe, and say hi in the comments!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:00 Halloween weekend recap:10:26 Martha Stewart's costume backlash + apology18:42 Jessica Alba as Nancy Kerrigan22:03 Mormon Wives star dresses as Jackie Kennedy29:14 Leah McSweeney drops her lawsuit after Bravo settlement36:32 Matthew Perry doc + a high school bestie on screen40:29 Savannah Guthrie's plea for her mom46:32 Collin Gosselin's book hits #1 two weeks in a row50:24 Amanda & West as Dumb and Dumber52:27 Meet the new In the City castSponsor: Hers – forhers.com/dailydose💬 Which story are you talking about today? Tell me in the comments!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for your Daily Dose of Dana.  🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.