Mourning Manhattan: AJ Benza on Fame, Celebrity, & Decay | 10-16-26

Mel K and journalist and podcast host A.J. Benza revisit 1990s New York and discuss how Hollywood, celebrity journalism and the entertainment business have changed. Their conversation covers social media, the path into acting and filmmaking, industry culture, and Benza's experiences and podcast work.

A.J. Benza’s books: Fame, Ain't It a Bitch: Confessions of a Reformed Gossip Columnist https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786867531?tag=melodykaufman-20 (affiliate) '74 and Sunny https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476738785?tag=melodykaufman-20 (affiliate)

Find A.J. Benza: Fame Is a Bitch on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-benza-fame-is-a-bitch/id1254131606 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FameIsABitch

More of A.J.’s television work: Case Closed with A.J. Benza (REELZ): https://www.reelz.com/show/case-closed/ High Stakes Poker (PokerGO): https://www.pokergo.com/

Mel K's books: Infiltration Instead of Invasion: https://amzn.to/4AyVcXM Americans Anonymous: https://amzn.to/3TijHYN As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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