EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 9 MIN
Award winning writer Annie Zaleski writes about the one-of-a-kind "Goddess of Pop' icon known as Cher
from Spotlight Conversations · host Donna Reed
Visiting with journalist Annie Zeleski (Lady Gaga: Appplause; Pink: Raise Your Glass) about her new book 'I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher'. Featuring a forward by Cyndi Lauper, Annie writes in depth about the fearless, down-to-earth "Goddess of Pop": how Cher started in the entertainment business, key moments in her life and career; her 50-year friendship with fellow diva Tina Turner, the Bob Mackie "revenge dress"for the 1998 Oscars; and let's not forget the video the U.S.Navy will never forget for her performance of 'Turn Back Time'! Join us as we talk music and pop culture in this week's episode!About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every Tuesday. For more on what I'm doing when I'm not podcasting head on over to my Linktree accountListen to Donna every night starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum, and catch her special program 'Late Night Spotlight' - intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry - Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more hereFollow and subscribe hereBooth Announcer: ...
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Visiting with journalist Annie Zeleski (Lady Gaga: Appplause; Pink: Raise Your Glass) about her new book 'I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher'. Featuring a forward by Cyndi Lauper, Annie writes in depth about the fearless, down-to-earth "Goddess of Pop": how Cher started in the entertainment business, key moments in her life and career; her 50-year friendship with fellow diva Tina Turner, the Bob Mackie "revenge dress"for the 1998 Oscars; and let's not forget the video the U.S.Navy wi...
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Award winning writer Annie Zaleski writes about the one-of-a-kind "Goddess of Pop' icon known as Cher
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