The British Celebrity Boyfriend Crisis
Summary
Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss BTS boycotting the Grammys over a new Asian pop category, viewing it as ghettoization. They analyze Count Binface’s satirical election manifesto and the rise of "cosy crime" novels. The hosts also address celebrity relationship rumors, libel laws regarding real brands in fiction, and their ongoing segment on British celebrity boyfriends.
Topics discussed
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BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian pop category
Count Binface's manifesto and the Clacton by-election
Who tracks celebrity breakups on social media?
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Can fictional characters libel real brands like Starbucks?
The state of British celebrity boyfriends
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