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The brilliant pop culture expert Farai Bennett joins me to break down all the behind-the-scenes secrets of the exclusive Love Island premier party he just attended, including how the show actually operates and the burning question: how much real intimacy is actually happening on camera? Next, we are diving deep into part two of the explosive Summer House reunion to unpack the shocking revelation that Amanda apparently knew West had a full-on girlfriend while they were hooking up. Dorit Kemsley’s new book is out and I share whether I think her behavior was justified on this season of Th...

I am so thrilled to be joined on today's Juicy Scoop by the hilarious Jamie Lee! She is an Emmy winning writer for the hit show Ted Lasso, and you also know her incredible work as an actress and writer on Crashing and so many other amazing projects. Today, Jamie is here to dive into her latest one-woman show, where she investigates the surprising death of a friend from when she was 20 years old and sets out to solve the mystery of what actually happened. Plus, we are getting into the future of television writing and how AI might...

The hilarious Chris Franjola joins me to break down the latest juicy sightings of Amanda and West in Italy, we’re diving deep into what this means for the future of Summer House and the franchise at large. We revisit the roast now that the dust has settled to see if the comics are still holding grudges over those brutal jokes, and we’re unpacking the most shocking bombshells from Hayden Panettiere’s new book. Plus, we discuss the latest in the Clavicular case, the bizarre "mogging" movement, and why this generation’s obsession with 50-step morning wellness routines is actua...

I sit down with the hilarious Lori Altermann to break down the absolute chaos currently erupting across the Bravo universe, starting with The Valley and how the pressure cooker of reality TV is finally exposing the massive cracks in Danny and Nia’s marriage. We’re going deep on Summer House to figure out West Wilson’s next move after his shocking fallout with the group, especially now that the lines between friendship and betrayal have been completely blurred. Lori is also getting very honest about still being hot for Southern Charm’s Craig Conover, which leads me to share a...

Brandi Howard and Julie Goldman are back in the studio, and we are diving straight into the chaos of the Summer House finale and the highly anticipated premiere of In The City. We also break down the drama surrounding Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement. Does she owe a fellow influencer a public apology for how it all went down? Then, we sink our teeth into a truly bizarre murder-for-hire plot involving a pop star, an influencer, and a father-daughter hiking trip that ended in a tragic "accident" and an arrest. Plus, I’ve got the inside scoop on whether Real...

We are starting with that double date, Kendall and Jacob Elordi out with Kylie and Timothée, and I have thoughts on what this pivot means for the Kardashian brand. Then, things get heavy with Pete Davidson being accused of not exactly being "Father of the Year" to his ex’s baby, and I’m breaking down Lexi Loannou calling out Bethenny Frankel for being a total weirdo and failing to support female-owned brands. We’re also heading to Rhode Island to discuss square footage feuds and sugar baby allegations, plus I’m explaining why the men on The Valley ar...

Ross Mathews is here! First, I share some exciting news for the Juicy Scoopers. Bravo has a new reality shows with Lisa Vanderpump in Vegas! Does West on Summer House have another girlfriend besides Amanda? Then I’m joined by my Drew Barrymore’s best friend and co host, Ross Mathews! Ross is hosting the 90 Day: Single Life Tell All and he gives us the scoop. We discuss our friendship, careers and our biggest regrets in the business. So juicy, so funny! Enjoy!

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Today, I am joined by the hilarious comedic powerhouse Wendi McLendon-Covey, and we are diving deep into her latest role on the hit series St. Denis Medical, trust me, you’ll die for her stories from the set. We also tackle the aftermath of the Kevin Hart roast, debating whether the art of the roast has finally crossed the line or if people just need to toughen up for the sake of comedy. Of course, we couldn't ignore Wendi’s iconic turn in Bridesmaids; I share my personal pitch for what the sequel should look like, and it is a to...

I am so excited to welcome the hilarious Heather Shaw to Juicy Scoop! You probably know her from her viral TikToks where her uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey first caught everyone's attention, but her stand-up and unique pop culture takes are what truly set her apart. In this episode, we dive into her incredible journey from social media stardom to becoming a force in the comedy world, and she shares what it’s really like navigating the business as a female stand-up today. Heather also opens up about her personal life, including falling in love and getting married to he...

Boz is here and she did not hold back. Boz shares her unique childhood, her first marriage struggles and her life as a single mother while climbing the corporate ladder. She shares in detail about her first meeting with Bravo and the confusion surrounding it. She explains her take on Amanda and online courses. We get into if Dorit is justified in her behavior this season. We discuss her fertility and engagement. I also asked if the housewives take issue with their fellow castmates when they hide lovers from the cameras, thus leaving the other women to do the...

Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers are in an unlikely affair with each other. Ambyr was married with two children to the man who Lala was dating. Both women are beautiful young actresses? How did their ex get them to fall in love with him? How could he cheat on either one of them? Of course, they hated each other until they bonded over the betrayal they shared from the same man. Now both single moms, dating is challenging when it comes to trust and what is a red or a green flag?

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I recap my wild Stagecoach experience and my thoughts on that scandalous leaked audio from Summer House. Then, I am joined by the hilarious John Crist for an incredibly open conversation about his rise as an internet sensation and his long-standing career in stand-up comedy. We dive deep into his unique upbringing as a pastor’s kid, how he successfully bridges the gap between Christianity and comedy, and the personal mistakes he made that led to a powerful journey of redemption. It is an honest, funny, and insightful look at his life today that you won't want to miss!

Brandi and Julie are here. We discuss the latest about Alex Cooper’s husband being accused of being a tyrant boss and if Alix  Earle had anything to do with getting the story out  Then we get into the classic movie Pretty Woman and why it would never fly a day. We cover Real Housewives  of Rhode Island, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Ladies of London. Is Kyle Cook the villain of Summer House or in fact the heroin? So Juicy,  so fun enjoy!

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The hilarious Chris Franjola is here! I reveal the truth behind my Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cameo. D4vid was arrested for murder. We’re recapping the Madonna at Coachella, and why Chris is suddenly getting recognized everywhere he goes. We give you the scoop on the Kardashians’ Chef. Anne Hathaway might be playing our new favorite “trad wife". Plus, we talk the revival of Mahjong, the upcoming Michael Jackson movie, and the new reality show about Calabasas nepo babies.

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I am breaking down the most insane week in pop culture, starting with the heavy-hitting allegations against Katy Perry and the terrifying moment Clavicular appeared to overdose while streaming live. I’m diving deep into the Summer House mess as we all watch the affair between Amanda and West unfold, and I’ve got thoughts on whether this Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper drama is a genius PR stunt or a genuine falling out. Plus, the legal gloves are off in Rhode Island as the new Housewives’ divorces get incredibly ugly with affair accusations flying everywhere. Finally, I’m joined b...

We are diving into the Coachella chaos to see if Justin Bieber’s performance was a total hit or just pure rage-bait, plus the latest updates on the escalating TikTok war between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle. Then, the multi-talented Dan Bucatinsky joins us to pull back the curtain on the genius of Valerie Cherish and HBO’s The Comeback, revealing the "thirst bucket" inspiration behind his character and his groundbreaking time on Scandal. Dan also shares hilarious and poignant stories from his book, Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?, offering an honest look at his journey through gay...

Chris Franjola is here! First I confront Chris about a movie recommendation and analyze why he made it. We both watched the Death and Life of Lamar Odom and give our takes and my memories of their wedding and romance. Kanye is selling tickets but also getting banned from entering the UK. How should Kristi Noem respond to her husband’s booby fetishes? We want a Covid documentary but only if it’s juicy and I explain how it should be done. Howard Stern is being sued. Astronauts are all the rage. Private LA schools are being sued and we s...

I am joined by the fabulous Zack Peter for a jam-packed episode! We dive into Blake Lively’s shocking courtroom loss against Justin Baldoni and unpack the latest cheating scandal rocking the Summer House. Over in Beverly Hills, Erika Jayne is reaching her breaking point with Dorit’s chronic lateness, while Mauricio Umansky makes headlines for suing his own father’s girlfriend. Plus, we recap the premiere of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, question the paternity drama surrounding Lala Kent’s baby on The Valley, and check in on Jen Shah’s return, though it seems the fans are just f...

The hilarious Danae Hays is here! Danae is currently on huge stand up comedy tour and we got into her juicy, funny life. She shares how she came out at 8 yrs old and the conversion therapy she experienced. Danae explains how one prank video set off her career on social media and how one lie then set off her career in stand up comedy! Danae and I discuss all the different ways to pursue comedy today and why that might piss some people off. So funny, inspiring and juicy, enjoy this interview!

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I’m peeling back the layers of the newest reality TV scandals to see if the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Summer House casts are giving us organic drama or just desperately auditioning for the next "Scandoval." We’re diving into why Ray J and Kim Kardashian are still warring over that infamous tape despite a multi-million dollar settlement, the latest on Tiger Woods’ headline-grabbing DUI, and the heart-warming (and muscle-bound) legacy of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son following in his bodybuilding footsteps. Plus, I’m sitting down with the stars of the hit new show Love Overboard to get the ex...

Actress Gina Gershon is here with her new book “AlphaPussy, How I Survived the Valley and learned to live my boobs.” Gina has stared in numerous films and television shows but most notably, the infamous “Showgirls”. She shares about her upbringing in the drug days of the late 1970s in the Valley and how she got out to pursue acting. She survived the casting couch and the darkest side of Hollywood. She also starred in “Bound” opposite Jennifer Tilly, which broke barriers in which she played a lesbian. I also share an update on Taylor Frankie Paul at the top of show...

Zack Peter is here! Now that ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette will lawsuits follow? Will Taylor recover from the DV video? Are the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives permanently moving to California? Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest is out. Does Chappell Roan hate her fans? They are selling Tom Tom! RHSLC Brownwynn has a new man and other real housewives’ updates. So juicy so fun!

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Taylor Frankie Paul drama heats up with the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shutting down production due to DV accusations involving she, her baby daddy and child. I talk to reporter and author, Fortesa Latifi, whose new book “Like, Follow, Subscribe” explores influencer families. What is it like for a child who is part of a family vlog? Is it right to shares your baby’s childhood online for clicks and dollars? How should The Bachelorette air this season with Taylor? What if was the bachelor who was accused of DV? Such a juicy show! Enjoy and preorder the book...

I covered the Oscars but only the juicy parts. Then I interviewed the very funny and interesting Adrianne Curry! We get her beginnings from Hooters to into Next Top Model. She does not hold back in her opinion on Tyra Banks. She shares the truth about her modeling career post ANTM and how it lead to falling in love on the Surreal Life. From partying at The Playboy mansion to retiring from reality TV for Montana, she tells it all! So juicy! Enjoy!

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Reality TV producer Paul Roysdon is here! He shares about his craziest times producing housewives and Vanderpump Rules. We get into the hottest new show on Bravo, Ladies of London. Why are fans finding RHOBH boring? Will RHONJ return? Why did RHOM have low ratings? What can we expect from Real Housewives of Rhode Island and the future of the real housewives’ Brand. So juicy! Enjoy!

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Chris Franjola is here! How will Britney Spears’ DUI arrest affect her future? Rhianna’s home was shot at! Rachel Zoe was Robbed. Timothee Chalamet pissed off the ballerinas. Netflix dumped Meghan Markle. The Swan TV show is our next documentary. Dr. Phil’s doc is juicy. JFK Jr’s ex Darryl Hannah is furious with her portrayal in Love Story. Also, we discuss Aliens, LA private school scandals, and Erewhon! So juicy, so funny!

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Ashley Hansen, Managing Partner at Forward Global, a risk and reputation management firm in Los Angeles who specializes in crisis communications in the entertainment industry is here! We get into Lisa Rinna’s controversial comments about her fellow real housewives. Alex Cooper’s ex bff and co host Sofia Franklyn is writing a tell all. What is a star to do when they are being cancelled for their words? How do The Beckhams manage their family? What are the Royals to do post Prince Andrew’s arrest? What would Carolyn Bisset be like if social media had existed in the 90...

Was Jim Carey cloned or was it plastic surgery? Why didn’t Dax Shepard attend the SAG awards which his wife, Kristin Bell was hosting. Then I pulled from the juicy scoop archives a great interview with Lisa Rinna from 2017!It’s so interesting to listen to knowing what transpired in Lisa’s life since.

Lisa Rinna is uncensored as she talks to Heather about shocking moments from her past. We learn about how Lisa's mom barely escaped being murdered by a serial killer, why Michael Bolton is responsible for her marriage to Harry Hamlin...

Zack Peter is here! We theorize on Savanah Guthrie’s 1 million reward and what it means for the case. We share our predictions for the Traitors’ finale. RHSLC Whitney Rose got buzzed at a live show. Should she be rewarded or punished? ANTM scoop keeps coming. Crystal Hefner is protecting women. Ghislaine Maxwell had a billionaire boyfriend after Epstein. Britney is back. So juicy. Enjoy

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My Cousin Charlie McAvoy took home the gold with the USA hockey team! Inside Epstein’s plane and Prince Andrew’s arrest. Then I talked to former Real Housewife of Vancouver Mary Zilba about life on reality TV and if she’d do it again.

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Brandy Howard and Julie Goldman are here! The Nancy Guthrie mystery has us pointing out the strangest elements. Stars went all out for us Valentine’s nothing but a show? Whose side are you on, Tyra or the Jays from the America’s Next Top Model Documentary? We discuss “coincidences” and clones related to the Epstein files. Is Amanda’s Manifestation saving RHOBH?

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Comedienne Katherine Ryan is here! Katherine is an accomplished international stand up comic, host, and actress. We get into how she got started in the business and why dating fellow stand ups is difficult. She is a mother of four and we laughed about how male comedians who are parents live their life quite differently. Get ready for a very funny, truthful and inspiring episode!

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Guy Branum is here! Why confess you cheated after you win your gold medal? Cardi B dumped her man while he played in the Super Bowl. Where in the world in Nancy Guthrie. Gay cruises can be dangerously fun. We discuss the theories. What if you were in the Epstein Files. So juicy!

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The hilarious Comedian Ian Edwards is here! We get into Bad Bunny’s performance and LA party hopping. Then we get into the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom. I went down the rabbit holes of Epstein Island. We get into Conspiracy theories and sadly why they might be true. Are Kanye and Bianca still together. So Juicy! So Funny! Enjoy!

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Chris Franjola is here and we do not hold back! Where is Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom? Out of curiosity, I saw the Melania Trump movie and I give my honest review. More is coming out of the Epstein files. Deepak Chopra is all over it. Will anyone lose their job or at least their podcast over it? Will people switch over to the alternative Super Bowl show? Jelly Roll claims to not know anything but where to find a good dentist. Don’t give your kid your Ozempic and funny grand babies are being born! So juicy so funn...

Zack Peter is here! We discuss The Grammy’s fashions, performances and Cher’s blunders. RHONY OG’s stun Bravo by returning to tv but on E! Will the judge throw out Blake Lively’s case? The Epstein Files are filled with shocking emails and claims but now what? Kim Kardashian is dating Lewis Hamilton, a hot F1 driver. So juicy so funny!

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Brandy Howard and Julie Goldman are here! Meghan and Harry go to Sundance. Was Taylor Swift just being a girls’ girl or a mean girl? The Traitors drama between Lisa Rinna and Colton is giving. Tyra Banks is owning it. Sydney Sweeney’s bras are here. The Grande Dame is back on Potomac. Dorit can’t read a room on RHOBH. Who is gay on RHSLC? Was Jen Aniston hypnotized? So funny! So Juicy! Enjoy!

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Spencer Pratt holds nothing back in this explosive Juicy Scoop tell all interview. He clearly explains the lies and the cover-up that has caused LA to burn in more ways than just the Palisades fire. You’ll be shocked to hear all that Spencer has uncovered while also enjoying his always self deprecating and humble ways of explaining the heartbreaks of his life. We also get into some hot topics including the Beckhams, Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Channing Tatum, Alix Earl and God. Enjoy! So juicy!

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I am joined by the hilarious commentator on TikTok known as DJ Hungry Human aka Addie Flynn. We get into the explosive evidence found in the latest chapter of Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni. We discuss Taylor Swift‘s text to Blake, which proves she too is a mean girl. Blake sent an email to Ben Affleck that has us questioning her past and her motives. Then we get into Victoria Beckham’s family drama with her son Brooklyn going public with why he and his wife Nicola have stepped away from the family and it involves a mother son...

I get into the latest with Hollywood toxic moms and why it may be your next binge worthy show. Actor Timothy Busfield is accused of SA, will he prevail. Traitors’ go at it. RHSLC Angie creatively trolls Lisa Barlow. Can anyone fire an assistant in Beverly Hills? Then I interviewed Ro-Mina from Netflix’s Member’s Only Palm Beach and she shares all the secrets.

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