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When Anjelah Johnson-Reyes first took the internet by storm, it was with the hilarious characters she created: Tammy, the nail lady, and Mad TV’s Bon Qui Qui. She’s now come full circle with her sixth comedy special, “Say I Won’t,” which she produced and financed, released on YouTube, and which has over two million views. Anjelah talks with me about the future of the comedy business, writing her b...

 The chemistry between my two guests, WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss (AKA Lexi Cabrera) and pop singer Ryan Cabrera, is undeniable, and that’s a good thing since the married couple is expecting their first baby, a little girl, this December. Both entertainers break down their successful careers: Lexi explains how she took real-life high school experiences and funneled them into creating her WWE charact...

Ana Garcia is a superb journalist whose beat is true crime. This eight-time Emmy winner is the host of the “True Crime Daily Podcast,” as well as “Beyond the Headlines,” a new docuseries on Lifetime, with new episodes every Saturday at 11 am ET/PT. Ana’s approach to investigating and reporting on true-crime cases is unique: She breaks down the details of what happened and then explores what comes...

Confession session…before meeting Alan Chikin Chow – a global content creator with over 40 million followers, and whose videos have been viewed a whopping 25 billion times worldwide – I had never heard of him. I’m clearly in the minority, and I’m so thrilled we got to know each other on today’s episode. Alan is a producer, a comedian, an actor, a writer, and a total sweetheart whose content is aim...

The subjects of Marie Margoluis’ new documentary, “Ayenda,” (premiering August 27th at 10pm ET/PT on MSNBC, and the following day on Peacock) are the teenage players on the Afghan National Women’s Youth Football team, and the Canadian-Afghan soccer captain named Farkhunda Muhtaj who orchestrated their daring escape from Afghanistan. Marie joins me to discuss the intricacies of the girls’ rescue fr...

One of my favorite shows of the year is, “Jury Duty,” produced by today’s guest, Nicholas Hatton. The premise of “Jury Duty” is that a fake trial is performed totally by actors, except for one person, Ronald Gladden, who believes he’s actually a juror and that the case is real. What was anxiety-inducing for Nicholas has yielded enormous returns, as “Jury Duty” is a huge hit and has garnered four E...

Join Melissa Rivers and David Yontef, the dynamic host of Behind the Velvet Rope, as they dive into their monthly reality round-up in their latest episode. This time, they're buzzing about Bethenny Frankel's surprising proposal of a reality star union and her lawsuit against Bravo, shaking up the industry. They also tackle the recent scandal involving the firing of two crew members due to sexual m...

Fraser Olender is the handsome and sophisticated Chief Steward from Bravo’s hit series, “Below Deck,” and he’s here as my first in-person-guest to dish about the reality show, his experiences yachting, and how he got his start in the industry. Over English tea in my home, Fraser spills the tea on: How the cutthroat world of London modeling prepared him for his hospitality career; what inspired him...

When Landon Van Soest first read about the criminal exploits of Gerald Blanchard, he knew that he had to make a documentary about this prolific career thief who stole everything from Radio Shack speakers to the Star of Sisi, one of the famed jewels Empress Elisabeth of Austria would wear in her hair. Landon eventually got his wish, and his true-crime documentary, “The Jewel Thief,” is now availabl...

If you’re confused about how the writers’ and actors’ strikes currently crippling the entertainment industry affect you, you are not alone. Variety’s Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister is here to provide an accessible and expert break down of what the current Hollywood work stoppage – the first double-union strike in over 60 years – means for audiences, and the movies and TV we can’t live wi...

Get ready for a fun-filled reality TV round-up as we chuckle over all the latest gossip with my friend David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope! Join us as we dig into the rumors surrounding Kyle and Mauricio from RHOBH, discuss Raquel's (aka Rachel) anticipated return to Vanderpump Rules, share our thoughts on the charming Golden Bachelor, and dish out more thrilling updates from the world of Bra...

The documentary “I’ve Got a Monster” is now available in select theaters and for rent/purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Vudu. The documentary, directed by Kevin Abrams, focuses on lawyer Ivan Bates’ tireless role as the defense attorney for the many victims of Baltimore City police officer, Wayne Jenkins’ corruption. Abrams and Bates join me to discuss the film, which shows in painful...

We’re all used to sibling rivalries, but my guests, Kevin and Frankie Jonas, are an example of sibling camaraderie. These two-out-of-four Jonas brothers are the hosts of “Claim to Fame,” the hit reality competition show in which contestants vie for $100,000 by guessing the identities of each other’s celebrity relatives while trying to keep their own a secret. The second season airs new episodes ev...

Join Melissa Rivers and David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a hilarious reality round-up where we dish out the juiciest news from reality TV this month. In this episode, they delve into the controversy surrounding Bethenny Frankel and her alleged diss by 'And Just Like That.' Was it shade from Andy Cohen?? We also discuss Andy Cohen's defense of Meghan Markle amidst podcast drama. We expl...

When you’re neither an optimist nor a pessimist, what does that make you? Evan Handler, that’s who. Maybe best known as Harry Goldenblatt in the “Sex and the City” franchise, Evan joins me to talk about his role as Charlotte’s hubby and Rose and Lily’s dad ahead of season two of “And Just Like That,” streaming on MAX starting June 22nd. Evan’s roots in acting are deep, as well as those in patient...

No one is going to tell my guest, Emmy-winning comedian Judy Gold, what she can and cannot say. Her bestselling book, “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble,” is required reading for anyone who’s a fan of or is considering a career in standup. Judy is not only a gifted writer and an unfiltered performer, but she also holds encyclopedic knowledge about the cra...

As “The Proof is Out There” begins its fourth season, on June 9th on the History Channel (new episodes every Friday night), host Tony Harris has a lot of natural skepticism. Not in the fact that his show is a hit, but whether the creatures, phenomena, and UFOs viewers submit on video for expert review are real or phony. To say Tony has a curious mind would be an understatement – in fact, he calls...

In the eye-opening Prime Video documentary series, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," Melissa Rivers engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Director Olivia Crist and Executive Producer Blye Faust. Unveiling the dark underbelly of the Institute for Basic Life Principles (ILBP), the series goes beyond the seemingly fruitful Duggar family (of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting") to expos...

Get ready for an electrifying collaboration as we proudly unveil our special partnership with David Yontef from Behind the Velvet podcast. Melissa and David will take you on a thrilling expedition through the mesmerizing realm of reality TV. Brace yourself for an exhilarating discussion unraveling the latest scandals in Vanderpump Rules, from Scandoval to the infamous Randall Scandal. Plus, they d...

During the 1990s, Bill Bellamy ruled cable television and became everyone’s hilarious best friend, hosting shows like “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House." Prior to that, he established himself as a comedic force to be reckoned with through remarkable stand-up performances on renowned comedy platforms like "Def Comedy Jam" and "Showtime at the Apollo." Now Bill has written a wonderful new memoir calle...

You’d think that my guest, Ali Landry - an actress, a host, a brand ambassador, a mother of three, a former Miss USA, and one of People Magazine’s 50 most beautiful people - would always have her act together. But guess what folks, it turns out she’s just like us and needs some help from time to time! Luckily, Ali has written a new book, “Reshape Your Life: Don’t Settle Because You’re Worth It,” i...

On the heels of a jam-packed Coronation weekend across the pond, Emily Nash, Royal Editor for “Hello! Magazine” and host of “Hello! A Right Royal Podcast,” joins me to explain all the pomp and circumstance on display during the thousand-year-old tradition of crowning the new King of England. Prior to taking the throne, His Majesty talked about slimming down the monarchy for the modern age, so what...

My guest, Eric McCormack, plays waaaay against type as the ruthless, powerful businessman Basil Garvey in the fifth season of the hit horror anthology series, “Slasher: Ripper.” (Episodes every Thursday on AMC+ and Shudder) Eric gleefully forewarns, “This is not your mother’s horror show.” He also takes me back to his days as Will Truman during 11 seasons of “Will and Grace” and describes the time...

During her season as the Bachelorette, my guest, Rachel Lindsay, found love as well as her voice. In her new novel, Real Love, she explores a “what if” scenario that leads to love, laughs and a few surprises. Rachel describes writing as a form of therapy and how her podcast, “Higher Learning,” gives her the courage and platform to “tell her business.” She also dives deep into her field of sports l...

Gary Cole has appeared in far too many plays, tv shows, films, and animated series to even begin to count them. His latest character is Gordon Novel, an intense investigator, in “Waco: The Aftermath” now streaming on Showtime (new episodes every Friday). Surprisingly, Gary credits his love of standup comedy at an early age as his inspiration to pursue acting, and fondly recalls being in a delivery...