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Hollywood Unfiltered is the podcast that cuts through the noise and delivers the real, raw, and unfiltered stories from the entertainment world. Hosted by Sloan Hooks, this show brings the best videos from his YouTube channel, tackling celebrity scandals, industry secrets, and everything in between.
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  • Yesterday · 23 min

    D4vd’s Defense Blames Celeste Rivas and Her Family: Inside the Strategy That Horrified Her Relatives

    Let’s get into D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez! The preliminary hearing took a turn that stunned the courtroom, as D4vd’s defense presented texts they say show Celeste threatening him, along with travel paperwork they claim proves her family knew about the relationship and allowed her to go on the road with him. The defense is using it to argue the family shares responsibility. Celeste’s attorney called the approach abhorrent and said the family was horrified that blame was being placed on a 14-year-old. D4vd has pleaded not guilty and is headed to trial, and the family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against him.#D4VD #Celeste #BennyBlanco #musicnews #controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 17 min

    Selena Gomez’s Wedding Disaster: Reportedly Stressed Out and Benny Blanco Is Over It

    Let’s get into Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco! Wedding season turned messy for the couple, with insiders describing a bride overwhelmed by every detail, from the theme and colors to the flowers and the music, and a groom reportedly running out of patience. Add leaked guest lists and venue details that supposedly left them furious, plus buzz that Taylor Swift’s engagement was stealing the spotlight, and the pressure only grew. Benny was said to be gently urging her to delegate, while Selena kept tweaking plans right up to the big weekend in Santa Barbara. Behind the glossy photos, the countdown looked far from calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Friday · 17 min

    Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco internet loses it 😳

    Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have tied the knot. This video examines their marriage, the widespread attention surrounding the wedding, and the ensuing online drama including Justin Bieber’s reaction. #SelenaGomez #BennyBlanco #JustinBieber #CelebrityNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Thursday · 48 min

    Ariana Grande’s Alleged New Rules for Ethan Slater, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Divorce Rumors, and Liam Payne Mocked by an Ex

    Let’s get into Ariana Grande, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Liam Payne! Rumor has it Ariana has laid down a strict set of ground rules for Ethan Slater, and fans are dissecting every reported detail. Over in Hollywood, the old whispers about Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam are back, fueled by yet another round of divorce talk that neither of them has ever confirmed. And the late Liam Payne is in the conversation again after comments from an ex reignited debate over how he was treated, a reminder that the fallout around One Direction’s most talked-about member still hasn’t settled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 18 · 35 min

    Trouble for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Nicole Kidman’s Marriage Drama, and Taylor Swift’s Legal Mess

    Let’s get into Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Nicole Kidman, and Taylor Swift! Three Hollywood marriages and legal messes, one packed episode. First, the divorce chatter around Ryan and Blake keeps intensifying as the Baldoni fallout reportedly leaves their marriage under real strain. Then there’s Nicole and Keith Urban, where whispers suggest cracks behind the famously private image and claims she hasn’t been fully straight with him. And rounding it out, Taylor is tangled in an ugly legal fight, the kind of high-stakes lawsuit that drags in receipts, reputations, and a lot of money. How much is confirmed and how much is tabloid momentum varies story to story, but all three couples are having a rough go right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 17 · 23 min

    Kim Kardashian’s Best Friend Allegedly Threatened to Sell Her Secrets

    Let’s get into Kim Kardashian! One of Kim’s closest confidants has reportedly turned on her, and the fallout is messier than the usual friend-group drama. The claim is that someone deep inside her trusted circle threatened to spill sensitive family secrets, the kind of behind-the-scenes information a tightly controlled empire like the Kardashians would do almost anything to keep buried. Whispers range from a fight over money to a loyalty that curdled once the cameras weren’t rolling. For a family whose entire brand is built on controlling the narrative, the idea of an insider holding the receipts is the stuff of nightmares. This gets into who’s involved, what’s rumored, and why Kim is reportedly scrambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 16 · 24 min

    The Truth About the D4vd Case: The Alleged Grooming Timeline and Disturbing Evidence

    Let’s get into the D4vd case. What started as a missing-persons mystery has become one of the most disturbing stories in music. Rising singer D4vd, real name David Burke, has been ordered to stand trial after prosecutors laid out their case at a preliminary hearing and a judge found enough evidence to proceed. Prosecutors allege he was in a sexual relationship with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez that began when she was underage, and that he killed her to keep it from surfacing, later concealing her remains, which were found months later in his impounded car. He has pleaded not guilty. This walks through the alleged timeline, the evidence presented in court, and what’s been established versus what’s still just allegation as the case heads to trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 15 · 18 min

    The Avril Lavigne Clone Conspiracy: Was She Replaced by a Look-Alike?

    Let’s get into Avril Lavigne! One of the internet’s most beloved celebrity conspiracy theories claims the real Avril died back around 2003 and was quietly swapped out for a look-alike named Melissa. Believers point to supposed changes in her face, her handwriting, her style, and even lyrics they read as hidden confessions, stitching it all into an elaborate cover-up story. In reality it started as a Brazilian blog’s deliberate hoax meant to show how easily misinformation spreads, and Avril herself has laughed it off as bizarre. But the theory refuses to die, resurfacing every few years to a whole new audience. This breaks down where it came from, the “evidence,” and why it’s pure myth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 14 · 13 min

    Rihanna Goes Off on A$ap Rocky, Miley Cyrus’ Bizarre Engagement, and Kim Kardashian’s Offensive Decor

    Let’s get into Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Kim Kardashian! Three stars, three very different kinds of mess this episode. First, Rihanna reportedly let A$ap Rocky have it, with fans reading tension between the parents-of-three into recent moments and wondering what set her off. Then there’s Miley, whose engagement details have people raising eyebrows, from the unconventional timeline to the choices around it that feel very on-brand for her and very baffling to everyone else. And rounding it out, Kim is catching heat again, this time over home decor that critics are calling tone-deaf and offensive. One romance flare-up, one strange engagement, all landing in the same week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 13 · 43 min

    The Dark History of Playboy

    Playboy is an empire built on exploitation. For decades, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner violated women for personal and financial gain. Although he is deceased, his legacy continues to haunt the lives of former Playboy Bunnies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 12 · 40 min

    Exposing Ellen DeGeneres

    Discussion of Ellen DeGeneres and her problematic past. #EllenDeGeneres #TheEllenShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 4 · 37 min

    Inside George and Amal Clooney's Rumored Fight and French Montana's Royal Romance

    Let's get into George Clooney, Amal Clooney, and French Montana! Two very different relationship stories this episode. First, fresh rumors claim George and Amal had a massive blowout fight, the latest round in a years-long tabloid cycle that George himself has repeatedly laughed off in interviews, insisting they're still looking for something to argue about. Then there's French Montana, newly engaged to Sheikha Mahra, the princess of Dubai, whose own divorce announcement before they met was so unconventional it went viral on its own. One marriage people keep predicting will end, one engagement built on an already wild backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 30 · 23 min

    Inside the Messy VMAs: Ariana's Shade, Sabrina's Statement, and Mariah's Rocky Performance

    Let's get into Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Mariah Carey! This year's VMAs delivered plenty of chaos, and not all of it was on purpose. Ariana had a few visibly shady moments throughout the night that fans immediately clipped and picked apart. Sabrina used her performance slot to make a loud political statement, drawing both praise and backlash depending on who you ask. And Mariah, despite finally getting her flowers with a big career honor, turned in a performance that came off rougher than fans expected, mic issues and all. Add it all up and you get a show that trended for all the wrong reasons as much as the right ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 20 · 15 min

    Kylie Jenner Begs Timothée Chalamet to Move In and Settle Down

    Let's get into Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet! After weathering all the breakup rumors, the couple is back in the gossip cycle, this time over where the relationship is actually headed. Reports claim Kylie is ready to take things to the next level and has been nudging Timothée to move in, settle down, and trade the party circuit for something more serious. The framing paints her as the one pushing for a future while he keeps a foot in his jet-setting single-guy world. How much of it is real and how much is tabloid fan-fiction is anyone's guess, but the "will they, won't they get serious" question keeps this pairing in the headlines. #KylieJenner #TimothéeChalamet #CelebrityNews #CelebrityGossip #RelationshipDrama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 19 · 17 min

    Inside the Dan Schneider Allegations: What Drake Bell and Nickelodeon Kids Revealed

    Let's get into Drake Bell, Nickelodeon, and Dan Schneider! The docuseries Quiet on Set cracked open the network's golden era and revealed how ugly things reportedly got behind the scenes. Former child stars described a toxic, high-pressure set culture, and Drake Bell delivered the most devastating account of all when he came forward as the victim of abuse by a dialogue coach who was convicted. Much of the scrutiny has centered on showrunner Dan Schneider, accused for years of an inappropriate, controlling environment and of putting kids in bizarre, sexualized bits, claims he's disputed and apologized around in parts. This gets into what the stars actually said, what's been proven versus alleged, and the long reckoning Nickelodeon still hasn't fully answered for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 18 · 19 min

    Charlize Theron's Mother Shot Her Father to Protect Them

    Let's get into Charlize Theron! Behind the Oscar and the glamour is one of the most harrowing origin stories in Hollywood. Growing up on a farm in South Africa, Charlize lived with a father whose alcoholism turned violent, and one night in 1991 it came to a head when he came home drunk and threatening to hurt her and her mother. Her mom, Gerda, fired back to protect them both, killing him. It was ruled self-defense and she was never charged. Charlize has spoken with striking honesty about carrying that trauma and refusing to let it define her. This is the devastating true story behind one of the industry's toughest, most resilient stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 17 · 28 min

    Kim Kardashian Admits Her 2010 Justin Bieber Photoshoot Crossed a Line

    Let's get into Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber! A 2010 magazine shoot has come roaring back to bite Kim, and this time she brought it up herself. The Elle spread paired a then 29-year-old Kim with a 16-year-old Bieber in a setup styled after The Graduate, and revisiting it now, a lot of people find the whole concept deeply uncomfortable. Kim addressed it on Call Her Daddy, naming it as the thing she'd "get canceled" for and calling it inappropriate, while insisting nothing improper happened on set. That half-apology only reignited the debate about why an adult star was posed that way with a teenager in the first place, and who signed off on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 16 · 23 min

    Sabrina Carpenter Deep Dive: The Nepo-Baby Talk, Cult Rumors, Movie Controversy, and Her Grown-Up Image

    Let's get into Sabrina Carpenter! Pop's reigning it-girl has a backstory messier than the glossy image lets on. Critics have poked at the "nepo-baby" question and how her early Disney break actually came together, while corners of the internet have spun theories tying her or her orbit to a so-called cult. There's also the resurfaced movie role that drew accusations of racial insensitivity and fresh criticism years later. And running through all of it is the debate over her hard pivot from wholesome Disney kid to a deliberately provocative, hyper-sexualized adult brand, which some read as reclaiming her image and others find uncomfortable given where she started. This unpacks each thread and sorts the real from the reach. #SabrinaCarpenter #NepoBaby #Controversy #Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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