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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cocomocoe.substack.comThe 2025 Met Gala is more than fashion's biggest night—it's a blueprint for branding through exclusivity, mystique, and cultural impact. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I unpack what makes the Met Gala such a powerful case study in marketing—and why this year's theme is one of the most important in recent history.TIME STAMPS + TOPICS:* Introduction + the History of the Met Gala - 0:00* Anna Wintour's Takeover - 5:42* Princess Diana's Influence on the Met Gala - 8:05* The Rise of Themes at the Met - 10:04* The Met Gala in the 2000's - 12:14* The Met Gala in the 2010's Digital Age - 16:25* How does one get invited to the Met Gala - 19:31* First time attendees of 2024 — 22:07* Specific Rules of the Met Gala — 25:35PAID PORTION AT COCOMOCOE.SUBSTACK.COM/PODCAST* The Art of Exclusivity in Branding — 28:19** What New Faces Will We See in 2025 — 40:55* A-List Celebs Who Have Not Attended the Met Gala — 53:03
This week, Dani and JRob discuss: 03:22 Normani Engagement to DK Metcalf, Vogue Exclusive Interview, Ciara & Russell Wilson Connection12:36 Doechii Industry Plant Allegations, Billboard Woman of the Year, Lauryn Hill Co-Sign, Foggieraw, Manny Wellz, Samara Cyn26:43 Dawn Robinson from En Vogue Living in Her Car for 3 Years, Living at Home, Jermaine Dupri42:24 New on TV, Hulu's Paradise Review, Heretic, Anora, One of Them Days48:14 Anthony Mackie on Success Not Being Earned but Given, Captain America51:48 New in Music, Drake and PND Album Review, Discovering Samara Cyn Music, Sleeping on Gems
Send us a textThe swirling vortex of celebrity culture takes center stage as we unpack how public figures wield their influence—for better or worse. From the unfolding Diddy case with its bizarre allegations against Druski and Odell Beckham Jr., we examine how sensationalism might serve as a calculated strategy to undermine legitimate victims by mixing credible claims with outlandish ones.We celebrate Doechii's Billboard Woman of the Year award while analyzing the fascinating backlash to her Hot Ones interview where she named "straight men" as a dating red flag. The disproportionate outrage reveals deeper truths about masculinity and desire—why do straight men react so strongly to not being positioned as objects of desire? This connects to broader conversations about authentic self-expression in public spaces and the contradictory expectations placed on Black female artists.The sports world offers rich material as we dissect LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith for criticizing Bronny's performance. When you leverage your influence to get your son onto the Lakers, doesn't that open the door to legitimate professional critique? Meanwhile, a disturbing high school track incident where one athlete allegedly struck another with a baton sparks discussion about competition, accountability, and how social media transforms local incidents into national conversations about violence.Perhaps most importantly, we challenge Lil Yachty's dangerous misinformation about Black Lives Matter, providing factual corrections backed by Associated Press reporting that debunked fraud allegations. The responsibility that comes with having a platform cannot be overstated, especially when speaking about movements fighting for justice.From changing gender dynamics at the local Valvoline to the nuanced understanding of identity politics, we're asking the questions that matter: Who gets to control narratives in our media landscape? And what happens when truth becomes less important than spectacle?
Doechii's Billbooard's Woman of the Year and Jamie Foxx is continuing his partnership with Fox with a new deal.
On this episode of the MalloryBros. Podcast the guys start with a usual weekend recap. Terrell is getting back in to the WWE so he talks a little about his journey so far! The guys stew over the effects of daylight savings. The guys then get straight to work. Doechii made her way back to the docket with TL in a spiral over her take on “straight males” being red flags. This leads to a conversation about her winning Billboard Woman of the Year and their thoughts on that. They then call back to Lebron speaking to Stephen A Smith. They give their take on Lebrons motive, and speak to this dynamic in Fatherhood where you have to step for your kid whether appropriate or not. This leads to a Heated debate about the concept of Cockiness vs taking the Humble route. The guys debate this concept via Terrance's examples of comparing Bronny's attitude as the son of a great former player, to Shaduer Sanders attitude, whose of course also the son of a HOF'er, and how each is met with love and hate. They then speak to the DDG Halle situation and speak to how they would've handled a situation like this. They wrap the episode with the return of Chance and Choice.
Wendy Williams was examined by a psychiatrist and they determined her mental health was in good standing, Tamara Judge quit The Real House Wives of Orange County while filming the show. Lastly, Doechii has been named Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we discussed the Billboard Top 50 Rappers Of All Time list, Sza being named the recipient of the Billboard Woman of the Year Award and Gunna and his current perception since being released from jail .. All of this with so much comedy in between
On this episode, the fellas begin with plans for VDay and discuss if a guy should accept any restaurant offer when a girl asks for a date (all jokes).... Later the guys recap the grammy performances and touch on some of the winners/losers. Billboard Woman of the year SZA gets a very special moment of silence for just existing... Later the guys touch on the new red boots trend, Lebron scoring record, Billboard's top 50 rappers list, and NBA trades.
Today I'm joined by Emily (@ItsBecomeAWholeThing) as we put our PR caps on and try to solve celebrity scandals and PR crisis moments. Together, we give advice to Ellen on her mean/kind scandal, we ponder over how harmful Ariana licking a doughnut truly was, and we pair together B-list celebrities that we think should enter a PR relationship!Check out Emily on TikTok, Instagram, and book astrology readings from her!Timestamps for our episode:5:15 Introducing Emily from ItsBecomeAWholeThing8:30 Celebrity Covid pap walks17:00 Taylor Swift's cringe Billboard Woman of the Decade speech21:41 We handle the Ellen scandal30:52 We take on Doughnut-gate 41:50 The Madison Beer scandal I was caught in50:00 Creating our own PR couples58:22 Marilyn Manson and his ties to Columbine1:03:11 The Britney/Madonna kiss...would we call it queerbaiting today?Right now, it's time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It's just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That's it! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward.NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.
Olivia Rodrigo named 2022 Billboard Woman of the Year! A Las Vegas Adele impersonator is giving free performances to Adele ticket holders and Joe Jonas teases new music on TikTok!
A love letter to Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone and her iconic 2016 Billboard Woman of the Year acceptance speech.
Today's Topics: - Slap For Slap w/ ADAP #31 (Lil' Scrappy vs. Gorilla Zoe AND Ice Cube vs. Dr. Dre). - Gucci Mane VERZUZ Jeezy. - AMA Winners. News Yeen Have to Hear: - Megan Thee Stallion & DJ Envy. - Lil Wayne charged by feds for possession of firearm & ammo. Ahh Shit, This Again: - Message from King Von's team - Quando Rondo responds with song “End of Story” New Music: Singles “Monster” - Justin Bieber & Shawn Mendes “Feel Good” - Tierra Whack “Peppers & Onions” - Tierra Whack “Fue Mejor” - Kali Uchis “First Day In LA” - Foogiano ft. Pooh Shiesty “Wake Up” - YBN Nahmir “2 Cents” - IDK “Pick Up Your Feelings” - Jazmine Sullivan Albums Megan Thee Stallion - Good News Jeezy - The Recession 2 Gucci Mane - Trap God Classics ( I Am My Only Competition) Meek Mill - Quarantine Pack EP DaBaby - My Brother's Keeper (Long Live G) French Montana - CB5 Summer Walker - Over It (Complete Set Video Version) Saint JHN - While The World Was Burning NBA YoungBoy & Rich the Kid - Nobody Safe Omah Lay - What Have We Done EP Russ - Chomp EP Music Announcements: - Rick Ross says he and TI have unfinished business on Verzuz. - Apple Music Awards. Dat's Wassup: - Cardi B named Billboard Woman of the Year. - Megan Thee Stallion helped Fashion Mova hit $1.2 mil in sales first day. - Sheck Wes to play basketball in Paris. - Kodak Black -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on our social media: ADAP - https://www.instagram.com/adapodcast https://www.twitter.com/_adapodcast Brent - https://www.instagram.com/brentontarantino https://www.twitter.com/silksmooth Kim - https://www.instagram.com/k.vetta https://www.twitter.com/why_vet_ah ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music: "Body" by Megan Thee Stallion | ReProduced by: Dices/Youtube
'Jingle Jangle' actor Anika Noni Rose plus Hip Hop artist Maestro Fresh WesGuest host: Comedian and actor, Ali Hassan. #ontheradar: Harry Styles covers Vogue in dress, Michael B. Jordan 'Sexiest Man Alive', Cardi B named Billboard Woman of the Year, Fresh Prince reunion and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cardi B has some words for haters that say she doesn't deserve Billboard's Woman of the Year honor, Naya Rivera's family files a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her son Josey and the latest on singer Jeremih who's in intensive care following COVID complications. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Thursday, November 19th.
The Billboard Woman of the Year defends her title. Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas, but can she top what she's already done? And Taylor Lautner is trending for all the wrong reasons.
Happy Holidays from Swiftish! Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Billboard Woman of the Decade before going into Taylor Swift's surprise Christmas release, Christmas Tree Farm.
Happy Holidays from Swiftish! Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Billboard Woman of the Decade before going into Taylor Swift's surprise Christmas release, Christmas Tree Farm.
Taylor Swift calls out Scooter Braun in her acceptance speech for Billboard Woman of the Decade, Niecy Nash files for divorce, Danny Aiello passes away at the age of 86, Devon Sawa gets a creepy letter sent to his house, and we’re going to talk about Jordyn Woods taking that lie detector test. Links:Taylor Swift takes aim at “toxic male privilege” in her Women of the Decade acceptance speech (Oh No They Didn’t!) NIECY NASH FILES FOR DIVORCE (TMZ) Danny Aiello of 'Do The Right Thing' and 'Moonstruck' dies at 86 (CNN) Danny Aiello Remembered by Cher, Spike Lee and More: ‘Part of the Happy Time’ (The Wrap) Devon Sawa Received a Disturbing 'Fan' Letter at His Home (Just Jared) Jordyn Woods Reflects on 'Year of Growth' After Taking Lie Detector Test About Tristan Thompson (People)
Jill has the Hollywood Headlines! George Clooney has placed his motorcycle on eBay! Clownnado is the next Sharknado! Listen to Valentine in The Morning every weekday from 5a-10a on 104.3MYfm in Los Angeles.
The big Palm Oil company Olam has been accused of using suppliers that may use unsustainable practices in parts of Southeast Asia and West Africa. The claims against the agricultural commodities trader were made in a report by a US-based environmental lobby group called Mighty Earth. The Singaporean company that has a majority share in Olam, called Temasek, insists that it's always been in support of ethical land clearance practices - and Olam itself has vehemently rejected the allegations. Glenn Hurowitz of Mighty Earth spoke to us from Washington DC. The Cuban government has signed a deal with Google's parent company - allowing the internet giant to provide faster access to its data by installing servers on the island that will store much of the company's most popular content. A little while earlier, another agreement was being signed between Cuba and the European Union - covering issues such as trade, human rights and migration. Will Grant is our Havana Correspondent - more from him on the Google deal. The world's largest oil producers have made a big money bet - agreeing to cut production in the hopes of boosting the price of crude oil - and refilling their dwindling Treasury coffers. Almost immediately, the price of crude went gone up to its highest level in almost two years. This strategy is a complete reversal of what was Plan A - pumping like crazy, not least in the hopes of driving upstart US shale oil companies out of business. So why have Russia, Kazakhstan and Mexico decided to work with OPEC? To assess the significance of the deal, the BBC's Rob Young talks to Chris Weafer at Macro Advisory in Moscow. One year ago, Saudi women were given the right to vote and run for office in municipal elections for the first time ever. Although municipal councils don't hold much power, many in the kingdom hoped it would bring about change. Hanan Razek has been looking at what's different one year on. Ageism in the workplace affects even the most glamorous of livelihoods. In Hollywood it's routine - well for women anyway. In music too - the latest evidence from Madonna as she received the Billboard Woman of the Year Award. Capping a list of music industry bigotry, she said - "And finally - do not age. Because to age is a sin. You will be criticized and vilified - and definitely not played on the radio." Now you'd think that a place like Silicon Valley in California - home to the likes of Google, Facebook and Apple - would be progressive ... beyond all that. But Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times says what started out as a youthful vibe has indeed become outright ageism - an environment specifically designed to discriminate against the older worker. Hong Kong's pro-democracy groups have made strong gains in elections for the territory's Election Committee - a panel of 1,200 people that will choose Hong Kong's next leader. Pro-democracy groups fielded an unprecedented number of candidates this year, and have secured 325 seats, giving them significant negotiating power in the elections for Hong Kong's next leader. But pro-democracy campaigners like the lawyer Alvin Yu are annoyed that anti-establishment legislators are being targeted by pro-Beijing authorities. The Chief Executive elections will take place in March 2017. Hong Kong's financial secretary, John Tsang, has resigned from his position - but he's so far coy about plans to run for the top job. We get an update from Helier Cheung in Hong Kong. For a bit of musical levity to end the programme, it's worth considering that this year's Billboard CD sales may represent the final nail in the coffin of the music business as we know it. So who topped the list? Well it wasn't Drake. We are joined on the show by Anu Partanen, a Finnish journalist and the author of a book called The Nordic Theory of Everything, talking with us from New York. And our other guest is Catherine Yeung, the Investment Director at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, based in Hong Kong. (PHOTO CREDIT: Aerial view of an oil palm plantation, Borneo 04/02/2016 Science Photo Library)
Episode 164 - HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY TAYLOR SWIFT! This week has been another crazy week of Taylor Swift news, from fashion shows to jingle balls to 25th birthday extravaganza! In Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss all the Victoria’s Secret Fashion, Z100’s Jingle Ball in NYC, and Billboard’s Woman of the Year luncheon. What was your favorite event this week? Let us know, and enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor News – Victoria’s Secret & Jingle Ball– What did you all think of Taylor Swift’s performances at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?– Taylor’s outfits proved that she is basically an honorary Victoria’s Secret angel.– The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and feminism… do they compliment each other?– HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR! She turned 25 years old on stage at Z100 Jingle Ball.– Taylor Swift’s birthday party looked AMAZING.– Our friend and fellow Swifty, Gena, got to present the Billboard Woman of the Year Award to Taylor Swift herself!!– Taylor is keen on continuing the conversation about ensuring that artists and writers get fairly compensated for their work. Other Topics:– Debate: Does Taylor Swift deserve to be the TIME Magazine Person of the Year?– More dates have been added to the 1989 World Tour! Check them out at taylorswift.com/events.– You know you’re a Swifty when your money randomly starts disappearing from your bank account during the 13 days of Taylor…. hmm wonder why.– Swifties are listening to “Bones” by Alex G.
Episode 163 -- Who else has won Billboard Woman of the Year TWICE? No one, just Tay. In Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss all the latest goings-on in Taylor’s life, from the Jingle Ball in Los Angeles and London, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, her Grammy nominations, and Taylor’s Woman of the Year interview with Billboard. What do you think of Taylor’s recent accomplishments? They keep racking up! Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor News – Billboard to Jingle Ball– Scott Borchetta, the President of Big Machine Records, will be a mentor on the next season of American Idol.– Taylor Swift performs at three Jingle Ball events around the world. Is her setlist a hint at what she’ll perform on the 1989 tour? Taylor gave KIIS FM the details on her 1989 tour.– Look out, Tay, three Grammy nominations coming your way!– Taylor Swift becomes the two-time winner of Billboard’s Woman of the Year. Read her cover story on Writing Her Own Rules, Not Becoming a Cliche and the Hurdle of Going Pop.– “I wouldn’t be a singer if I weren’t a songwriter. I have no interest in singing someone else’s words.” – TS Other Topics:– Get ready Aussies, Taylor Swift is bringing the 1989 tour to Australia!– Taylor filmed the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show this week. Be sure to tune in on Dec. 9th on CBS!– I don’t know about you, but Taylor Swift will be feeling TWENTY FIVE on Saturday!– You know you’re a Taylor Swift when…– What would Taylor do if she showed up to a concert and there were only guys in the audience?– Swifties are listening to “The Hanging Tree” from the Hunger Games soundtrack.
Happy Holidays from Swiftish! Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Billboard Woman of the Decade before going into Taylor Swift's surprise Christmas release, Christmas Tree Farm.