Episode Description
Chelsea is joined by producer Kristina and “Welcome to El Barrio” Becca Ramos to break down the memoir of legendary actor Rita Moreno. From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” they unpack Rita’s journey from Puerto Rico to breaking barriers during Hollywood’s Golden Age, her road to EGOT status, and her 50-year-long toxic perfume commercial with Marlon Brando. Plus! Elvis returns, still bad in bed, the Muppets deliver an EMMY and DRINGO! Get your drink out because we have several DRINGOS coming your way.
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abortion, suicide, and body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Rita looking like Elizabeth Taylor
Rita on the cover of Life Magazine
Rita Moreno performing “America” in “West Side Story”
Rita Moreno performing “Fever” on “The Muppet Show”
Rita Moreno apologizes for ‘In the Heights’ remarks ‘dismissive of black lives’ (LA Times)
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Priscilla Presley Memoir Episode
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Kristina Lopez
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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