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AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

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"Fame is a Bitch" with AJ Benza, deconstructs some of the biggest scandals and tragedies of our lifetime. These stories are about the powerful seduction and fateful grip of fame. Our tragic figures are those that couldn't fight off the influences, pressures, and distractions that worked like grease upon their grip. Benza brings an insiders perspective and his tough-guy demeanor, bold narratives and aggressive pursuit of the truth, distinguish him as an authentic and original voice. AJ knows as well as anyone that "Fame is a Bitch."
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Episodes

Don't Leave Me This Way

A bit about The Stonewall Riots of 1969...Lea Michele admits to having a lot of sex with her gay friend Jonathan Groff...Harry Styles helps a kid out of the closet...Britney Spears' father threatens to take everybody down...Tennis star Naomi Osaka can't win...The impending death of Studio 54 owner Mark Fleischman. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 27, 202247 min

Let's Get Loud

Anna Duggar claims she won't leave her husband, Josh Duggar, even though he was found guilty of sexual assault and will serve 12 years..Why are Hollywood heartthrobs Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper acting so whiney?...Calling out Jennifer Lopez and her lies...The truth about Jack Nicholson's actual parentage. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 24, 202245 min

In The Bush

My nights with Paula Addul...David Spade wants to beat somebody up...Woman in Brazil marries a rag doll and "gives birth" to his baby...Elon Musk's trangender daughter filed legal paperwork to disown him....The U.S. Navy is teaching inclusive pronouns to all its members...Queen Latifah is a bad choice to be Adam Sandler's wife in "Hustle."...Disney's "Lighyear" bombs...Leslie Jones is up to no good. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 22, 202242 min

Gangsta's Paradise

Mob tales from New York City. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 20, 202243 min

Bottom's Up

A few strange and beautiful stories as I bid adieu to New Orleans... And this being Pride Month - Will the term "Bussy" be included in the dictionary?... Post Mates runs an ad for a "bottom-friendly" diet. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 17, 202250 min

Southern Nights

Description: Landing in New Orleans for the second time with a whole new outlook on the city and my life https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 15, 202242 min

Love To Love You Baby

"Euphoria" actor Eric Dane's steamy past...Remembering "Deep Throat" on its 50-year anniversary. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 13, 202245 min

Toxic

Britney Spears ex-husband crashed her wedding to Sam Ashgari...The sad and crazy life of Gone With The Wind's Vivien Leigh. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 10, 202246 min

Hey Mickey

The NFL has its first "queerleader"....A Texas nightclub hosts a "Drag Your Kid to Pride" event...Neve Campbell will not partake in 'Scream 6"...The Chrisley's apparently DON'T know best, and face 30 years in prison...Michael Douglas walks into a rib joint in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 08, 202238 min

Baby Got Back

Lena Dunham posing in a teeny-weeny bikini...Meghan Markle tries to steal the show at the Queen's Jubilee. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 06, 202234 min

Jive Talkin'

Will Amber Heard be tossed off the "Aquaman" sequel?...Hunter Biden's laptop from Hell keeps on giving us joy...Why is nobody able to call or visit Britney Spears?...Post Malone is gonna be a dad. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Jun 03, 202231 min

Rags To Riches

Kevin Spacey is in trouble again....A long goodbye to the great Ray Liotta. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 27, 202240 min

Love Lies Bleeding

John Mulaney is blasted by the trans crowd for having Dave Chappelle open for him...Who knew female hyenas have penises?...My scary paranormal encounter with the Amityville Horror House. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 23, 202240 min

Scooby Dooby Doo Where Are You?

Reminder NOT to see Jennifer Lopez' upcoming Netflix doc "Halftime."...Reminder NOT to see Billy Eicher's upcoming movie "Bros,'' with the all LGBTQ-cast ...Reminder NOT to watch Mindy Kaeling's "Scooby Doo" spinoff, "Velma," in which Velma is now a brown-skinned, South Asian. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 20, 202228 min

All About The Base

Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue is out and they made some curious choices as cover girls. Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk's mother and plus-sized model Yumi Nu. Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson says "it's not beauty." https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 18, 202240 min

Misery Loves Company

Always surly Liberal, Rob Reiner, gets green light for Spinal Tap II..Some Monty Python's Flying Circus recollections from my youth...Fred Savage's crisis PR team is selling us the old "Fred is self-reflecting at home."...How did Howard Stern dodge the #MeToo movement? https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 15, 202238 min

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Frank Langella and Fred Savage are the latest men to be cancelled and out of a job as McCarthyism continues to ramp up in Hollywood. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 09, 202237 min

Stayin' Alive

Jennifer Grey will appear in a fourth version of Dirty Dancing....Demi Lovato has changed her pronouns again...Oprah Winfrey's unreasonable panic over catching COVID. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

May 02, 202226 min

Men With Broken Hearts

My hatred for daytime commercials...a top lawyer agrees with my assessment of Amber Heard's deceitfulness...The magic of Elvis Presley...Memories of Mickey Rourke and Tupac Shakur giving it up to "The King."...Hank Williams' music and what it means to men...Shawn Mendes is basically saying he wants to come out of the closet. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 25, 202239 min

You Lie

Amber Heard will come away as THE face of toxic femininity when this case against Johnny Depp is through. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 24, 202234 min

Under The Bridge

Permanent Midnight author, Jerry Stahl and his drug addiction while writing for television...Alf star, Max Wright, and his descent into drugs and gay sex with homeless men...Is Magic Mike's Thandie Newton headed to rehab or a mental facility?...FIAB story about Kenny Rogers. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 18, 202245 min

End Of The Line

Real Housewife Bethany Frankel has proclaimed New York City "unsafe."..SNL's Molly Shannon had to fight off a horny Gary Coleman just as Judy Garland had to fight off the drunk and randy Munchkins on the set of Wizard of Oz... Tyra Banks is out as host of DWTS....Calls for Pat Sajak's job after his innocuous joke towards Vanna White. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 15, 202233 min

Slipped Away

Johnny Depp squares off again in court against his ex-wife Amber Heard...Pete Davidson has re-lit the beauty in Kim Kardashian's soul...We say goodbye to another brilliant comedic mind, the great Gilbert Gottfried. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 13, 202235 min

You Give Love A Bad Name

Polyester penises for parents who believe that their toddlers and kiddos have gender dysphoria are now available...Is Jada Pinkett Smith's former lover August Alsina writing a tell-all?,...How long before Will Smith escapes this secret Scientology marriage? https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 11, 202233 min

Master And Servant

A video surfaces of Jada Pinkett being completely emasculating to Will Smith... Is Amy Schumer still stealing jokes?...The latest EXCLUSIVE NEWS on Britney Spears...Julia Fox's past as a bad, sloppy dominatrix? https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 08, 202234 min

I Want To Break Free

Nasim Pedrad's TV show "Chad" is everything we need today...Sly Stallone buries the hatchet with Bruce Willis in light of his recent diagnosis...HBO Max's "Winning Time" is a show you have to watch...Oreo cookies go woke and enough is enough! https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 06, 202236 min

Seasons In The Sun

I say goodbye to my very first best friend, Ronnie https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 04, 202235 min

Gettin' Jiggy Wit It

More fallout from the Will Smith / Chris Rock smack...Bruce Willis steps away from acting (AS I EXCLUSIVELY SAID HE WOULD LAST WEEK). https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Apr 02, 202236 min

Makin' This Boy Go Crazy

We examine why Will Smith went crazy on Chris Rock. https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Mar 30, 202231 min
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