When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the pinnacle of pop culture, or, when they “popped!” The girls will also consider the cultural impact of Y2K on todays society and will look to see where our beloved Y2K stars are now.
When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Catching up with Kelly Clinger, former Britney Spears backup singer, on all things Britney, *NSYNC, and More
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In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with the hilarious and charming Kelly Clinger, former backup singer for Britney Spears. Kelly shares her stories dating all the way back to the Disney Mouseketeers days, and what it was like to rub shoulders with the biggest acts of y2k and today including Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, JC Chasez, Christina Aguilera, the infamous Lou Pearlman, Johnny Wright, and of course, Britney Spears. Kelly also shares her experiences from Britney’s first big tour in 1999 and watching Britney go from an up-and-coming teen with a dream to the princess of pop.
Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of sexual assault and suicide.
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