How did the girl-next-door that no one believed in become the pop star no one saw coming? Well, Kristin Robinson might be able to tell you. The Billboard senior correspondent walks us through her lunch with Addison Rae in Los Angeles, analyzing her singular rise to the top. But wait, there's more — a debate over Rae vs. Ray, what went wrong with Lizzo and Beatrice's darkest tale involving a music publicist. https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/addison-rae-producers-billboard-cover-story-1236041601/

Let's go back to the beginning...all the way to Laguna Beach. Twenty years ago, a producer took a bunch of hot high school students and put them on TV, before following star Lauren Conrad all the way to Los Angeles as she tried to make it in the big city. In 2010, she is fresh off her final season of the reality-show-meets-scripted-docu-series 'The Hills,' and on the cover of her alma mater Teen Vogue (where she is still remembered as the girl who DIDN'T go to Paris). Laguna superfan and pop culture savant Troy McEady comes on to talk all things LC for the ultimate nostalgia episode. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lauren-conrad-teen-vogue-november-2010

America's sweethearts are no more :( Megan Thee Stallion posted about her breakup with Klay Thompson, implying infidelity while revealing the NBA star asked for an open relationship. UG and sex/relationship expert Kelsey Darragh track back through Meg's dating history, unraveling the dynamics of modern partnerships. For anyone single, exploring commitment or in a long-term situation, this is a must-listen.https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a60397562/megan-thee-stallion-rebirth-interview/Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on InstagramFollow Beatrice on Instagram

The time has come to call her daddy. Whether you're a long-time member of the 'daddy gang' or just heard of Alex Cooper's unprecedented, prepare for one of the most interesting stories in podcast. Along with publicist extraordinaire (and former rep for CHD co-parent Sofia Franklyn), I take you back to meet a 27-year-old Alex Cooper to understand the recent allegations against her Unwell network, the infamous Alix Earle feud, and how she got here. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-06-09/how-alexandra-cooper-call-her-daddy-podcast-empirehttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-06-09/how-alexandra-cooper-call-her-daddy-podcast-empire

Ciara Miller has broken her silence on the love triangle (square?) that has broken the brains of Bravo fans everywhere. If you've been deep in the West-Amanda-Ciara relationship scandal, or or you're uninitiated, this is your definitive breakdown as guided by Ciara's new Glamour interview, hot off the press. glamour.com/story/ciara-miller-will-let-the-universe-handle-it

If you're at all familiar with reality television – or have scrolled online – you're likely familiar with Rob Rausch. Crystal blue eyes, floppy hair...snakes. You know him, you love him, and you're not alone. Since leaving Love Island and winning The Traitors, Rob has booked numerous brand deals — all of which target a female consumer. Content creator, photographer and L'Oreal global beauty director Eduardo comes on to explain the Rob Rausch effect, and why influencers are marketing's final frontier. https://www.gq.com/story/rob-rausch-traitors-winner-profile

Every so often a profile goes viral for a pull-out quote, and this month, global pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo was the latest to get that treatment. We head to London to meet the singer with British Vogue, where she unpacks the nuances of modern dating and marriage, as well as LA culture. This is a banger of a profile, and if we do so say so, a must listen. TW: talk of Ye.

Every writer has their pie-in-the-sky talent, and for Rob LeDonne, that was Martin Scorsese. Told by the New York Times, Netflix and Martin's own music supervisor he'd never get an interview, Rob set out on a journey to interview his icon, no matter what. Tune in for a few of the most personal anecdotes we've had on UG, as well as wedding talk and West Wilson/Amanda Batula speculation. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/13/movies/jerry-vale-the-irishman.html

Steph Shep, Fetty Wap, Demi Lovato — all names mentioned in Kim Kardashian's 2016 Forbes cover. A decade ago Kim Kardashian was Kim Kardashian-West, dominating the tech space with her Kimojis and new mobile game, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. She was also, at that point, suddenly very, very rich. Today's guest Natalie Robehmed spent two days with Kim to understand what makes her tick, later returning to Calabasas to meet another mogul: Kylie Jenner. We also talk her Allison Mack experience, millennial makeup and hot takes on Mr. Timothee Chalamet. https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2016/07/11/kim-kardashian-mobile-mogul-the-forbes-cover-story/

Do you often think "I'm not doing enough"? Well, you and Kate Hudson have that in common. The actress and now singer saw Paul McCartney live and decided she should be more, be better, be pursuing music, and this year, she was Oscar-nominated. Our Penny Lane and Andy Sachs gets into all her neurosis with The Guardian, while producer/host Kelsey Meyer returns to weigh in on the Oscars, pop stars, and why you should just post it. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/15/kate-hudson-interview-song-sung-blue https://www.patreon.com/uncovergirl