In this episode of 'The PR Breakdown,' Molly delves into the intricate PR maneuvers and power plays behind the rift between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively. Taylor Swift reportedly feels used in the ongoing legal tussle between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni. The episode covers the strategic leak by Swift's team to distance her from the drama, ... Show More
Oct 16
Kelly Clarkson vs Art of Play: Why I Believe Her
Kelly Clarkson went to Art of Play in Brooklyn, asked about a singing mechanical bird named Molly, and left feeling talked down to. She posted about it that afternoon, and she named the store. The shop answered with a statement, then a longer follow-up full of details.I believe K ... Show More
35m 48s
Oct 2
Cornell 7: Every Statement Made It Worse but One
People are calling it the Cornell 7 case. In twelve days, Cornell, the Tompkins County district attorney, the mayor of Ithaca and Governor Kathy Hochul all put out statements about the same night in 2024. A former student, identified only as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit al ... Show More
42m 43s
Oct 2023
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are 100% in a PR relationship. Here's how we know.
Taylor Swift and her maybe boyfriend, Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, have been inescapable the past few weeks. The pop superstar has been showing up at Chiefs games, and the NFL has been playing it up - all to the mutual benefit of each party involved. Regardless of if the ... Show More
36m 38s
Sep 2023
The PR Week: 9.28.2023 - Bri Reynolds, Lyft
<p>The PRWeek team hosts a Gen Z-focused edition of the podcast, featuring Lyft social media manager Bri Reynolds. Reynolds talks about her social media management strategy, how brands can decide which platforms to use and much more. </p><p>Plus the biggest Gen Z stories of the w ... Show More
48m 14s
May 2025
Taylor Swift Subpoena, the Beckham Family Drama, Timothée and Kylie, and More | Jam Session
This week, Amanda is joined again by Ringer colleague Yasi Salek to discuss the celebrity news and drama, starting with Taylor Swift continuing to be dragged into Blake Lively’s battle with Justin Baldoni, and her publicist Tree Paine’s response (4:58). Next, the ladies discuss T ... Show More
56m 18s
Mar 2025
Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
In this episode, we dive deep into the public clash between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, unpacking the layers of gender dynamics, power, and privilege that underpin the media frenzy. With a feminist lens, we explore how these two celebrities were portrayed differently in the ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2025
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: The saga explained
Ever since the release last summer of her box office hit It Ends With Us, Blake Lively has been dominating gossip columns, as a reported rift with co-star Justin Baldoni became increasingly public. Rumours and allegations followed, from sexual harassment and smear campaigns to bu ... Show More
24m 38s
Aug 2024
J.Lo and Ben Affleck Officially File For Divorce, Taylor Swift’s Tour Break, and Chappell Roan | Jam Session
This week, the ladies discuss three topics in celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into their girl Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s official divorce (4:01). Then they get into updates on Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour break (20:36) and Chappell Roan’s recent stan culture ... Show More
37m 38s