Even the Rich

Madonna, a simple Catholic girl from Michigan, shocks the audience with a vibrant dance performance. Her desire for attention, Catholic upbringing, and her mother's battle with breast cancer shape her early life. Madonna moves to New York City, couch surfs, auditions relentlessly, and faces little success until she impresses her mentor. She faces a dark turn when sexually assaulted, but finds her own path with the help of her ex-boyfriend. Madonna takes bold moves, secures a record deal, and surprises everyone.

From Lemonade to The Gift, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter keeps finding ways to turn her personal struggles into chart-topping hits. On this episode, we talk to Jill Hopkins, host of the “Making Beyoncé” podcast about what makes Bey the blueprint for the industry, how she took full advantage of the “going-out top,” and what the American Dream looks like to a Black girl from Houston, Texas.Listen to Making Beyoncé wherever you get your podcasts.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/eventherich.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's tumultuous relationship, the infamous elevator incident, Jay-Z's search for a business venture, the creation of Beyoncé's album 'Lemonade' exploring adultery and marital strife, and the impact of the album's success on Jay-Z's music streaming service, Tidal.

Beyoncé's stardom reaches new heights with 'Single Ladies' but a theft scandal threatens her. Jay-Z's career and Beyoncé's involvement in 'Watch the Throne' are explored. Beyoncé confronts her father's embezzlement dilemma. The hosts discuss their sleepovers and skincare gossip. Media scrutiny, their newborn, and rumors of Jay-Z cheating are highlighted.

When Jay-Z and Beyoncé finally get together, it’s not just one of the great love stories of all time: it’s also one of the greatest mergers in American history. So when a sketchy publicist starts spreading rumors with the power to break them up, all hell breaks loose.This episode originally aired on June 2, 2020.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/eventherich.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the first family of hip-hop, share their journey from meeting in Cancun to launching a billion-dollar empire. Topics include their carefully crafted image, early struggles in Beyoncé's career, and their evolving relationship. The hosts also discuss sleepovers, Jay-Z's drug trade journey, and the sources used for research.

Fashion and culture critics Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez join the hosts to discuss the significance of fashion in politics, highlighting Joe Biden's tighter suits, Nancy Pelosi's color choices, and Michelle Obama's channeling of Jackie O. They explore the influence of Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama as First Ladies, and discuss Hillary Clinton's style transformation and the scrutiny of female candidates' fashion choices.

Jack and Jackie face a tragic loss and seek healing, while Jackie surprises Jack with a campaign decision. The aftermath of JFK's assassination is explored, as well as Jackie's preparations to leave the White House. Jackie rebuilds her life and faces controversy, and finds success in her publishing career.

Jackie and Jack's marriage is tested as Jack's chronic illness leads him to say 'yes' to every opportunity and every woman. The strain pushes their marriage to the breaking point. However, with the White House on the horizon, they must work together to overcome their challenges.

The podcast explores the private lives of Jackie Bouvier and John F. Kennedy, America's royal couple. Jackie's determination and rebellious nature shine through as she navigates societal expectations. An intriguing story about a shipwreck involving JFK during World War II is shared. The couple's meeting at a dinner party sparks a new connection, leading to a proposal over the phone. Jackie hesitates before accepting JFK's proposal, but ultimately agrees with excitement.