The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal insider Kinsey Schofield to break down Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s headline-making Australian tour, dissecting what they say are carefully orchestrated moments meant to position the pair as working Royals, including high-profile visits with children battling cancer, Meghan’s appearance at a women’s shelter, and her aggressive push to be an influencer. They also dive into escalating Royal fam...

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to kick off The Nerve’s inaugural book club, which coincides with the release of his debut novel "It Started with a Whisper," breaking down the real power of gossip, how it shapes narratives, and why Rob was seemingly destined for the industry from a young age. They also dive into Rob’s exclusive reporting on a Universal Pictures' president revealing secret, behind-the-sce...

Maureen is joined by Bill from Brooklyn to break down Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, his flippant behavior captured on the extended bodycam footage, Lindsey Vonn's inability to face the reality of her ski career, the Artemis II mission and why we haven't landed on the moon since 1969. Then Maureen conducts a celebrity roundup that includes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Australia and Hoda Kotb's parasitic relationship with Sava...

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down Savannah Guthrie’s return to the “Today Show” with Hoda Kotb filling in as co-anchor while Craig Melvin steps away for a curiously-timed vacation, what this could mean for Hoda if there is a ratings spike during Craig’s absence, and what is really going on behind the scenes at NBC. They also dive into Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pushing their way into a pr...

Maureen Callahan goes all in on Lena Dunham's softball NYT's interview with David Marchese, taking apart his questions that cater to Lena Dunham's agenda, Lena's failure to be honest about herself, her unhealthy relationship with her parents, her glaring health problem that is never mentioned, and her self-hatred veiled in female empowerment. Maureen also rips into Sarah Jessica Parker's Instagram post about the return of Artemis I...

Maureen Callahan is joined by body language expert Mark Bowden to break down some of the most eyebrow-raising moments playing out in the media right now, starting with Meghan Markle’s appearance at the Alliance for Children’s Rights gala, where they analyze her attention-seeking behavior, from awkward physical interactions to a head-scratching TikTok. They then turn to the disturbing bodycam footage from Tiger Woods’ March 27th DUI...

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest on Tiger Woods, the fallout he is facing after yet another car crash, his prescription drug use, and insider reports that Vanessa Trump is backing away from their relationship. They also dish on Meghan Markle’s upcoming Australian retreat, her sky-high ticket prices, a petition demanding that taxpayers do not fund Meghan's visit, the hotel's rough ...

Maureen Callahan takes apart Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story” series finale calling out, the inconsistencies in the storylines and the dishonest portrayal of the Kennedy family, including the treatment of Carolyn Bessette’s mother in the aftermath of the plane crash, the show’s attempt to soften the image of Caroline Kennedy, the depiction of the fatal flight itself, and romanticizing the moments leading up to the high-speed plummet into...

Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal insider Kinsey Schofield to break down the latest in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s post-Netflix fallout, why their Montecito neighbors reportedly want nothing to do with them, Meghan’s latest gala appearance and desperation for endless attention, plus more information coming out on how Netflix is stuck with millions in unsold “As Ever”merchandise. Maureen also reads though Troublemaker feedbac...

Maureen Callahan and celebrity reporter Rob Shuter go deep into the dark side of reality TV, including the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the next season of "The Bachelorette," calling out a broader industry pattern of executives choosing ratings over red flags. They also discuss the disturbing behind-the-scenes culture of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” and how the network turned a blind eye to behavior that eventually...

Maureen Callahan breaks down the last-minute cancellation of ABC’s new season of “The Bachelorette,” including the resurfaced footage of Taylor Frankie Paul’s violent past, why a reality star with a documented history of instability was cast in the first place, and how the fallout was inevitable. She then takes on the newly released footage from Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, unpacking what really happened that ...

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to dive into the latest drama with Meghan and Harry's Netflix fallout, how Timothée Chalamet was not invited to the "Dune 3" launch party, why Keith Urban is getting the cold shoulder from both his daughters and Hollywood cohorts, and why the Kennedys are at odds with Carole Radziwill. Then Maureen takes shots at the Coldplay kiss cam woman Kristin Cabot for expecting peop...

Maureen Callahan is joined by body language expert and TRUTHPLANE Founder Mark Bowden to take apart the most revealing moments from the Oscars, including Teyana Taylor’s attention-seeking antics and aggressive behavior, Timothée Chalamet’s jittery legs, plus his interactions with Kylie Jenner. Then Maureen and Mark pivot to the fashion world, examining the icy dynamic between Anna Wintour and Vogue successor Chloe Malle during a NY...

Maureen Callahan is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to break down all the highlights (and by highlights we mean lowlights) from the Oscars, including Timothée Chalamet’s epic loss, Teyana Taylor’s attention-grabbing behavior, plus all the crazy red carpet looks. Then Maureen takes on New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd for her latest piece on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, which falls in line wit...

Maureen Callahan is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," and celebrity reporter Rob Shuter for a night of red carpet looks and celebrity gossip.

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Kinsey Schofield: https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered

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Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal biographer Lady Colin Campbell to break down Meghan Markle’s latest attempt at making money— a pricey “girls’ weekend” retreat in Australia, where guests can pay thousands for a chance to hear the Duchess of Sussex speak about living "her best life." Lady C also weighs in on Meghan’s long-running estrangement from her father Thomas Markle, sharing her own personal interactions with him and pushin...

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest rumblings surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s expected return to The Today Show and what her colleagues are allegedly saying about her when the cameras aren’t rolling, Britney Spears’ legal trouble following her recent DUI arrest, including Rob’s report on the questionable characters now circling the pop star after a massive payday from the sale of her ...

Maureen Callahan launches into Paris Fashion Week where platonic life partners Oprah and Gayle are in full attendance alongside the seemingly soulless Amy Griffin, who is currently being sued for allegedly coopting her childhood friend's assault story and passing it off as her own in her memoir, "The Tell." Maureen also takes shots at Anna Wintour's nepo hire Chloe Malle and her debut issue of Vogue, calling out her lack of fashion...

Maureen Callahan kicks things off with a takedown of the aggressive push by Timothée Chalamet as this year’s Oscar frontrunner for Best Actor, pointing to a string of carefully staged appearances alongside industry heavyweights before unloading on his film "Marty Supreme," and deeming it unwatchable. She then pivots to breaking down the Safdie Brothers scandal, reacting to explosive reports tied to a disturbing incident on the set ...