Even the Rich

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Angela Bassett: The Queen | 267 Mar 04, 2025

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It’s Women’s History Month, Richies! In honor of that, we have the queen herself, Angela Bassett. She’s been setting fire to the silver screen ever since she portrayed Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” But her life - both in front of and behind the camera - has been chock-full of obstacles, disappointments, struggles, and surprises. (Like finding out her boyfriend’s a cheater on national television.) But none of it slows Angela down. With a slew of great film roles - not to mention an Oscar and an Emmy - she’s always proving that Angela Bassett really did do “the thing!”

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Lupita Nyong'o: Citizen of the World | 266 Feb 25, 2025

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Born in Mexico City and raised in Kenya, Lupita Nyong’o has had what you could call an unconventional life. After experiencing serious political unrest in Nairobi at a very young age, Lupita packs her bags and heads to the Big Apple to pursue her dreams of becoming an actor. Sure, she’s got the skills to make it. But a lot of the time and talent is just not enough. And what Lupita struggles with in Hollywood goes far beyond the trials of most actors-for-hire trying to score their next gig. Lupita wages a far more intense and deeply personal battle - how to maintain her own identity in an industry that wants to put her in a box.

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Rich and Weekly: Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Blake’s Case, Blake’s New Accusations Against Justin, and A$AP Acquitted by Jury ASAP Feb 21, 2025

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Who’s ready for a double dose of Blake Lively?! Over the weekend, she and hubby Ryan Reynolds appeared on “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th Anniversary Special. And let’s just say…Ryan ruffled some feathers. In a comedy bit during the star-studded show, he made a crack about Blake’s legal drama with Justin Baldoni, and now he’s getting plenty of heat for it. And speaking of Blake’s legal drama - she just amended her complaint against her former “It Ends with Us” director and co-star. And she says she’s not the only woman Justin made uncomfortable on-set, and that they’re willing to talk. And wrapping things up, we’ve got the latest on A$AP Rocky’s huge win in court.

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Sidney Poitier: Trailblazer | 265 Feb 18, 2025

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As we continue to honor impactful artists during Black History Month, we turn to a legitimate legend - Sidney Poitier. Very few people have bucked as many odds as he did. After almost dying at birth, and growing up in near-poverty, Sidney immigrates to the US from from the Bahamas as a boy. Once there, he deals with racism, death threats, homelessness, and an industry that wants nothing to do with him. But he forges ahead, refusing to quit, and makes history with an Oscar win that opens the door - not only for Black people in Hollywood - but all over the world.

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George and Amal Clooney: Happily Ever After | 264 Feb 11, 2025

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a love story proving that maybe opposites do attract. After spending years as Hollywood’s most eligible (and sworn) bachelor, George Clooney’s life is turned upside down when he’s introduced to a beautiful, badass civil rights lawyer named Amal Alamuddin. They meet in 2013, and it doesn’t take long for People’s Sexiest Man Alive to fall for the woman who spends her time in a courtroom, and not a movie set. It’s a love story for the ages, Richies. And we’re all about it!

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Rich and Weekly: Grammy Highlights, Kanye and Bianca Lowlights, and Karla Sofía Gascón is Under the Spotlight Feb 07, 2025

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Last Sunday, the music industry honored their best at the Grammys. Stars including Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Beyoncé (yes, she finally won THAT award) all showed up and won. Not only did they walk away with some of the biggest awards of the night, they also delivered kickass speeches and knockout performances. But that was all inside at the ceremony. We’re also talking about what happened outside. Kayne West and his wife, Bianca Censori, brought plenty of drama to the red carpet. She raised eyebrows and dropped jaws with her barely-there ensemble. Then, we’ll wrap up today’s episode by bringing you up to speed on the controversy surrounding Selena Gomez’s Oscar-nominated, “Emilia Perez” co-star, Karla Sofía Gascón. Some incendiary social media posts from her past have surfaced. Will they cost her an Oscar?

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Chadwick Boseman: Hero of His Own Story | 263 Feb 04, 2025

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As we kick off Black History Month, we’re zeroing in on an actor famous for playing larger-than-life characters onscreen. After a slow and steady ascension up the showbiz ladder, South Carolina native Chadwick Boseman knocks it out of the park with his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in “42.” And after his regal performance in “Black Panther,” he becomes Hollywood royalty. But then, when Chadwick is at the top of his game, he’s dealt a devastating blow - a stage-3 colon cancer diagnosis. He handles the unthinkable with quiet dignity, keeping it completely under wraps while still helping others. One thing’s for certain - even though Chadwick is no longer with us, his incredible legacy remains. He was a talented actor and true humanitarian: a real life superhero.

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Michelle Yeoh: Never Give Up | 262 Jan 28, 2025

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Michelle Yeoh was a gravity-defying, glass ceiling-smashing Hong Kong action film star for years, until she decides to tackle Hollywood. But her road to international stardom is paved with heartbreak and struggles. She endures years fighting against typecasting and borderline racism in Tinseltown, until she finally makes her mark - and history - with an inspirational Oscar win at the age of 60! Never before has there been a star we’ve been so happy to see win “everything...everywhere...all at once.”

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Rich and Weekly: New Twist in Baldoni/Lively Lawsuit, Prince Harry Scores a Legal Victory, and Chappell Roan’s Wild Year Jan 24, 2025

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Time to dust off those gavels, Richies. The court of “Rich and Weekly” is now in session. First, we have the latest in the never ending, always-twisting legal saga between “It Ends with Us” stars, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. He slapped her with a $400 million suit, and is now dragging Blake’s hubby, Ryan Reynolds, into the fray too! While they’re all still battling it out, Prince Harry just scored a legal victory across the pond. And closing things out, “your favorite artist’s favorite artist,” Chappell Roan, sat down for a revealing interview where she talks about how she’s handling her wild rise to fame. All we can say is, “Good Luck, Babe!”

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Viola Davis: From Poverty to Powerhouse | 261 Jan 21, 2025

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Viola Davis’ childhood was far from ideal. Struggling with poverty and racism, the “Fences” star’s very humble beginnings were tough, but instilled a fire in her that propelled Viola to where she is today. And that is a pretty remarkable place. Not only is she regarded as one of her generation’s greatest actors (hello, EGOT!), she’s also become a role model for Black women everywhere. And for that, she deserves all the flowers.

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