AI, Black Mirror Parallels & the Return of Black Rom-Coms | Unpaid Invoices | Ep. 5

Brand Accountability, HANIFA's Burnout & Awards Season Heats Up

HANIFA takes a brand pause after shipping controversy — what does it mean when a beloved Black-owned fashion brand needs to step back? Wale and Ye Ali debate songwriting credits for Lotus Flower Bomb. The Traitors reality TV drama escalates with fentanyl allegations and a $30K NBC fine. Plus BAFTA recap, Google's Creative Fellowship, and Ben Affleck's AI company going to Netflix. 🔗 SOCIAL LINKS Follow Unpaid Invoices for clips and updates: Instagram: https://instagram.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@unpaidinvoicespodcast Website: https://unpaidinvoicespodcast.com #UnpaidInvoices #HANIFA #Wale #YeAli #LotusFLowerBomb #Traitors #LisaRinna #BAFTAs #Oscars #BenAffleck #Netflix #BlackPodcast #Podcast #CreativeAccountability ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

WGA Strike Update, RAYE vs Ticketmaster & Oklahoma's New Concert Scene |

The WGA West goes on strike and the creative community feels it immediately. RAYE becomes the latest artist to publicly call out Ticketmaster. Tisha Campbell reveals she funded Gabrielle Union's therapy early in her career. Plus Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras arrest, the Miley vs Raven Disney debate, and a shoutout to Oklahoma City's growing entertainment scene. 🔗 SOCIAL LINKS Follow Unpaid Invoices for clips and updates: Instagram: https://instagram.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@unpaidinvoicespodcast Website: https://unpaidinvoicespodcast.com #UnpaidInvoices #WGAStrike #RAYE #Ticketmaster #TishaCampbell #GabrielleUnion #Oklahoma #OKC #BlackPodcast #Podcast #WGA #CreatorRights ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

K-Pop Industry Power Shifts, ANTM Comeback & Cardi B Immigration Drama

Min Heejin took HYBE to court and won — awarded over 25 billion KRW with HYBE footing the legal bill. America's Next Top Model is making its comeback. Cardi B has a Homeland Security situation that needs explaining. And a major shareholder is blocking the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus the Winter Olympics and Chrissy Teigen's past catching up with her. 🔗 SOCIAL LINKS Follow Unpaid Invoices for clips and updates: Instagram: https://instagram.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@unpaidinvoicespodcast Website: https://unpaidinvoicespodcast.com #UnpaidInvoices #MinHeejin #HYBE #CardiBCardib #ANTM #AmericasNextTopModel #WarnerBros #Netflix #WinterOlympics #KPop #BlackPodcast #Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Grammys Recap, LaRussell Signs to Roc Nation & Nike Discrimination Lawsuit

Grammy season delivers moments and Keirra and Denique break it all down. LaRussell goes from selling 5,000 albums independently to signing with Roc Nation. Nike faces an EEOC discrimination lawsuit. And Hollywood's casting problem is center stage — from Wuthering Heights to A24's Deep Cuts. Who gets to play who, and why does it keep being a conversation? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beauty Industry Collapse, PR Smear Campaigns & Creative Ownership Failures

Pat McGrath Labs going bankrupt is a reminder that brand empire-building requires more than talent. Kelis got swindled out of Bossy royalties — again. And the receipts connecting HYBE, Scooter Braun, and Blake Lively's smear campaign are raising serious questions about industry power plays. Plus Don Toliver's Octane album, the Safdie brothers' falling out, and Sydney Sweeney's borrowed brand identity. 🔗 SOCIAL LINKS Follow Unpaid Invoices for clips and updates: Instagram: https://instagram.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/unpaidinvoicespodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@unpaidinvoicespodcast Website: https://unpaidinvoicespodcast.com #UnpaidInvoices #PatMcGrath #Bankruptcy #BlakeLively #HYBE #ScooterBraun #Kelis #Bossy #Royalties #CreativeOwnership #DonToliver #BlackPodcast #Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.