59 episodes

Join us on the chaotic blind date that is the celebrity profile. Culture writers Beatrice Hazlehurst and Ivana Rihter unpack a range of iconic cover stories – from noughties’ heart-throbs to the current social sensation – simulating the universal pleasure of fixing a drink before cracking open a juicy A-list interview. It’s cheaper than a Vanity Fair subscription, and way more fun.

(UN)COVER GIRL Beatrice & Ivana

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Join us on the chaotic blind date that is the celebrity profile. Culture writers Beatrice Hazlehurst and Ivana Rihter unpack a range of iconic cover stories – from noughties’ heart-throbs to the current social sensation – simulating the universal pleasure of fixing a drink before cracking open a juicy A-list interview. It’s cheaper than a Vanity Fair subscription, and way more fun.

    Sophie Turner, British Vogue (2024)

    Sophie Turner, British Vogue (2024)

    Sophie Turner is doing "just fine," but you wouldn't believe it from the headlines. She heads to the zoo, then Paris, with the head of British Vogue to talk her fame, friendship with Taylor Swift and the fallout with ex-husband, Joe Jonas. In her honor, we are also more candid than ever before — airing personal grievances, answering your questions and, for the first time ever, naming names. You gotta listen.

    https://www.vogue.com/article/sophie-turner-profile-summer-2024

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Kendall Jenner, Vogue (2024)

    Kendall Jenner, Vogue (2024)

    Vogue wants you to get deep with Kendall. This opus is a curious submission into the profile format, and when we say curious we mean wtf did we actually learn about this famous horse girl? We are totally unfiltered on this live read and hope you'll laugh, cry, and think (???) with us all the way to the very "chill" end.

    *BARE WITH US THROUGH SOME MIC ISSUES OKAY WE LOVE YOU!

    https://www.vogue.com/article/kendall-jenner-summer-2024-cover-interview

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Ben Affleck, Rolling Stone (2004)

    Ben Affleck, Rolling Stone (2004)

    Twenty years ago, Ben Affleck and J Lo broke up and it was the biggest news to ever hit the celebrity sphere — so much so that Ben's entire Rolling Stone cover story is about their relationship. This is a wild ride through Los Angeles with the most likable man we have ever met in a magazine. Crack open this juicy, juicy story with us, and pour one out for 'Surviving Christmas,' the movie Ben is promoting.



    https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/ben-afflecks-hollywood-ending-200904/

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Lana Del Rey, NYLON (2013) — Melissa Giannini

    Lana Del Rey, NYLON (2013) — Melissa Giannini

    Grab your flower crowns and hoop earrings girls, we're getting summertime sad with Lana Del Rey. The Americana dream girl incarnate is in her full Jackie-Marilyn era, living in the Hollywood hills as a hot 27-year-old with a rockstar boyfriend. We talk to Melissa Giannini, who spent time with Lana to capture her in the wake of Born to Die-backlash (remember the SNL performance??) and before Ultraviolence. Spoiler: Lana says she may never make music ever again. Let's Ride.

    https://www.nylon.com/articles/lana-del-rey-interview-nylon

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Kim Kardashian, GQ (2016) — RE-READ

    Kim Kardashian, GQ (2016) — RE-READ

    Kim Kardashian is no stranger to breaking the Internet but this one might take the cake.  She lets GQ writer Caity Weaver touch her boob, talks O.J. Simpson, then proceeds to take down Taylor Swift — catalyzing Taylor's reputation era. It's Kim coming into her power, and one of the greatest profiles of all time.  Oh, and if you wanna see body-ody-ody? Click the link below. 

    https://www.gq.com/story/kim-kardashian-west-gq-cover-story
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Jennifer Lopez — Movieline (1998)

    Jennifer Lopez — Movieline (1998)

    Introducing one, if not THE, greatest profile of all time. Instead of a description, let us tell you who a 27-year-old Jennifer Lopez takes shots at in this interview.
    — Gwyneth Paltrow
    — Claire Danes
    — Madonna
    — Cameron Diaz
    — Winona Ryder
    — Woody Harrelson
    — Wesley Snipes
    — Jack Nicholson
    ...and so many more. There are also quotes like, "I'm the best," which really goes to show how J. Lo always been no limits, all dreams. You have to hear it to believe it.

    https://forum.beyond-beautiful.com/movieline-1998-t3206.html

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    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

rockyray1 ,

Happy to be here!!!

It truly feels like i’m in the room having a stimulating and nourishing conversation with brilliant friends. Relatable & fun! My ear is tuned in from start to finish. It’s exciting to hear Ivana & Beatrice analyze past and present published works from their experiences as writers. I walk away feeling smarter, hotter & always anticipating the next ep!

cazdmb ,

There’s definitely some cuties in here

This podcast gives such a unique and creative perspective on celebrity profiles. It’s fun to remember the pop culture happenings from different eras and to view these cover stories through a more editorial lens. The hosts have great insight and it’s clear they do their research, yet they keep me captivated and laughing the entire episode. Their chemistry is palpable. Ugggggo for life <3

NYChunt ,

That’s Hot

It’s gives me my weekly dose of pop culture tea 🫖. Beatrice and Ivana are some of the best journalists out there and their interesting background intel on these cover stories are eye opening. IOC’s the episodes where they interview the original writers of these stories, too!

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