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Andy Cohen Baby Shower Brings Bravo Power ... So Many Housewives!!!
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Andy Cohen Baby Shower Brings Bravo Power ... So Many Housewives!!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Teresa Giudice REFUSES to Let Bravo Film Joe"s Deportation Appeal
As Joe Giudice faces almost certain deportation, Teresa has asked fans to pray for her family as they launch their desperate appeal.
Teresa is still a Real Housewife, and Bravo is offering her a hefty payday if she’ll let their cameras film this tense process.
Curiously, Teresa has said no. Perhaps she is not as icy as people seem to think.
RadarOnline reports that Teresa Giudice passed on a sizable offer to film her family’s trials and tribulations as they appeal Joe’s deportation.
Specifically, Bravo has reportedly offered Teresa $ 500,000 — a cool half million. But Teresa turned it down.
“Teresa refused to film any special scenes,” the insider reveals.
She is balking at this lucrative opportunity “because the attorney told her not to do anything until the final decision is made.”
Her pleas for leniency might not go over well with a judge who learns that she’s exploiting the drama of it all for a payday.
“She’s terrified to do anything to harm Joe,” the source explains.
Joe’s imprisonment has been bad enough on his family, but that at least was understandable.
His upcoming deportation to Italy is exacting a serious toll.
“This situation is so bad for Teresa,” the insider says.
The source adds: “She’s not talking about it at all.”
“She’s afraid that anything she says can be used against Joe,” the insider laments.
Being a public figure can really backfire when it comes to having your day in court.
The report says that Milania recently visited her father in prison, but that Teresa was otherwise occupied at the time.
“Milania has a close relationship with her dad,” the source says.
The insider says that she had to see him because “she’s been so upset by everything.”
Of course! She’s a preteen and her father is her whole world.
“Joe’s family was shocked that Teresa didn’t go with her daughter,” the source claims.
The insider then takes a harsher tone when discussing Teresa.
“Actions speak louder than words with Teresa,” the source says.
“She tells everyone she is so devastated,” the insider continues.
The source finds it odd that she asks for prayers “but then she doesn’t go visit him and doesn’t even go with Milania.”
That seems unfair, especially considering that we know what Teresa was up to at the time.
That source’s judgmental tone aside, Teresa has four daughters, not just one.
We don’t know who went with Milania (it’s hard to imagine that a 12-year-old waltzed into the prison visiting area on her own).
Teresa was out looking at universities with Gia, who just a few months away from turning 18.
When people say that life goes on, they mean that Teresa’s first responsibility is as a parent, not as a grieving wife.
She’s looking to Gia’s future.
We are sure that Joe wouldn’t have it any other way.
As for Teresa’s refusal to film, most of us can’t imagine turning down half a million dollars under most circumstances.
But she has to be wondering how she would feel if the judge denies Joe’s appeal and mentions that she had turned it into a media circus.
As we said, being a public figure can backfire.
Courts like to set an example and no prosecutor or judge wants to be accused of going easy on someone just because they’re famous.
From Dance Moms to Jersey Shore, stars of reality shows have learned that they can and will be put behind bars if they break the law.
Teresa and Joe already learned that lesson the hard way.
Now she’s just hoping and praying that being on their best behavior will keep Joe from being torn from his family forever.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Meghan Markle"s Awful Family to Star In Bravo Reality Show
For as long as she’s been a household name internationally, Meghan Markle has been plagued by her awful family and the apparent joy they take in trying to destroy her.
And because 2018 offers daily proof that the intern in charge of the simulation we’re living in is completely hammered, these jerks are being rewarded for their awfulness with the money and attention they so desperately crave.
According to UK tabloid The Mirror, Samantha Markle has reached a deal with Bravo to star in her own reality show.
Sources say network execs are “desperate” to get Sam’s dad, Thomas Markle, on board so that they can set up an ensemble situation in which several sad, desperate d-bags sit around and trash Meghan.
“They want something that is similar to Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” says one insider.
Yeah, just like Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Except in this version, the whole family is seething with jealousy over Kim’s success, and with Khloe as their evil mastermind, they launch a Shakespearean plot to destroy her life.
It may sound like we’re being a bit melodramatic, but aside from the current White House occupants, it’s tough to think of a family more aggressively awful than the Markles.
These people are so horrendous that Thomas Markle faking a heart attack in order to skip his daughter’s wedding doesn’t crack the top ten list of deplorable things they’ve done in the past six months.
Hell, Samantha’s public declaration that Meghan will be responsible for her father’s death barely makes the cut.
Needless to say, the idea that these people will soon be handsomely compensated for their villainy is nauseating to a large number of people.
Just as an anxious nation hangs its hopes on Robert Mueller, so too are decent people everywhere praying that a man who’s never let us down in the past will come forward.
That man’s name is Andy Cohen.
Cohen make have made his bones in the often-tawdry world of reality television, but dude is a mensh through and through, and Samantha makes the very worst of the Housewives look like Mother Theresa.
Here’s hoping he squashes the Samantha deal to remind us all that evil isn’t rewarded 100 percent of the time.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Thomas Ravenel: Sexual Assault Charges FINALLY Addressed By Bravo
Plenty of deplorable actions have been documented on Bravo reality shows over the years, and many viewers have accused the network of condoning behavior that crosses the line into abuse and harassment.
Fortunately, in the increasingly shocking case of Southern Charm star Thomas Ravenel, the network has finally heeded the call for greater accountability.
Ravenel was first accused of sexual assault in early May, when a real estate named Ashley Perkins came forward with claims that he forced himself on her mother after the two of them went on a date in 2015.
“He pushed my mom onto the nanny’s bed, grabs her wrist with one hand, then he starts trying to pull her pants off. And she’s like ‘No, no, no, stop,’” Perkins told the outlet.
“He stuck his fingers inside of her vagina as well as her anus,” she added.
Perkins says Ravenel stopped his assault only after her mother screamed at him, “You’re a rapist!”
As is so often the case with this sort of thing, other women were emboldened to come forward with allegations of their own after hearing Perkins’ account.
Just one week later, Ravenel was accused of sexually assaulting the nanny of his two children while his infant daughter slept nearby.
As more accusers against Ravenel came forward, Bravo execs shockingly remained silent on the subject, and sadly, viewers were not surprised.
The network has a long history of turning a blind eye to repugnant behavior, so long as the accused cast members continued to be good for ratings.
But now, Andy Cohen and company have decided to finally take action against Ravenel — albeit in the most mild, “slap on the wrist” fashion imaginable.
According to Radar Online, Ravenel will not be permitted to participate in the upcoming Southern Charm reunion show.
“Thomas is not invited to the reunion,” a source tells the outlet.
“With everything going on, it seemed better to the execs not to have him there.”
Believe it or not, it looks as though that’s the only action that Bravo is planning to take.
Fortunately, others are taking steps to ensure that Ravenel will not be permitted to continue causing harm to others.
His ex-wife Kathryn Dennis has stated that she intends to have Ravenel stripped of the right to visit his two children, at least until the investigation into his misconduct is completed.
Of course, Ravenel is not stranger to being under investigation.
In 2007, the former South Carolina politician was convicted of “conspiring to buy and distribute less than 100 grams of cocaine.”
He was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison.
The revelation of Ravenel’s sexual misconduct has drawn considerable scrutiny to Bravo and its hiring practices.
Needless to say, many are calling for stronger action to be taken against Ravenel, and calls for a boycott of the network have been circulating on social media.
Why Bravo has waited so long to give Ravenel the ax is anyone’s guess.
But we’re guessing that step will be taken very soon.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Xscape Inks Deal for TV Movie on Bravo
Xscape is striking while the iron is hot — the R&B supergroup is inking a deal to make a movie about their lives and careers … TMZ has learned. Production sources tell us … the biopic will air on Bravo, which is already home to the…
Monday, October 9, 2017
John O"Hurley Praises Mike Pence, "Bravo" for Leaving Colts Game!
“I go to a football game as I go to a movie or anything else … for escapism. Not to hear somebody’s political views.” — John O’Hurley on Mike Pence’s decision to leave the Colts game. The former “Seinfeld” actor didn’t hold back when we…
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
"RHOA" Star Peter Thomas Has a Spin-off Show in the Works with Bravo
Peter Thomas — the guy who brought a knife to a … well … fight – could be getting his own spin-off show after splitting from Cynthia Bailey on ‘RHOA.’ Production sources tell us Peter and Bravo started filming a pilot focusing on his club…
Monday, June 12, 2017
Xscape Getting TV Show on Bravo
Xscape fired up their fans when they announced a reunion a few months back, and now they’re giving more — a docuseries. Production sources tell TMZ … the all girl R&B super group is filming in ATL and the show will air on Bravo. We’re told it…
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Jackie Warner Arrested for Felony Assault; See the Former Bravo Star"s Mug Shot
Jackie Warner, a former Bravo star who hosted the program Work Out, is in major trouble with the law.
The gym fiend was arrested last Friday for alleged assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, according to the West Hollywood Police Department.
Law enforcement insiders tell TMZ that Warner crashed her vehicle into a pole late last week.
When authorities arrived on the scene, she reportedly backed up into a police cruiser, causing a deputy to jump out of harm’s way.
She was arrested and taken to jail ,where her bail was set at $ 60,000.
The incident took place around 5:45 p.m. and Warner was also charged with driving under the influence and a hit and run for property damage.
“She was arrested and the investigation is ongoing, and the case will be presented to the district attorney’s office upon completion of the investigation,” Detective Hom tells Us Weekly, adding yesterday:
“She is not in custody at this time.”
TMZ has published Warner’s mug shot (below), along with further details about what transpired.
Warner allegedly went to lunch on Friday afternoon and drank one martini.
She took an Uber to and from the restaurant.
However, sources claims that Warner took an Ambien to help her fall asleep when she got home… and she then woke up in the the hospital, with no recollection of ever driving that day.
That’s quite the defense for her actions, huh?
This same TMZ insider says Warner was not wearing any pants when she was arrested; she was taken into custody while donning just underwear.
Is this proof that Warner was sleep driving?
Or proof that she was REALLY wasted?
Cops have told TMZ that a breathalyzer test was administered at the scene and that Warner blew right around a .08.
Warner formerly owned the now-closed Sky Sport and Spa in Beverly Hills.
Work Out premiered in Bravo in July of 2006, taking viewers inside the world of elite fitness in New York City.
It was canceled two years later, following a three-season run.
The workout guru wrote on her personal website years ago that she felt a need to turn her life around after turning 40 years old.
“I didn’t like doing the type of TV that I was doing which made me uncomfortable and uneasy,” she wrote oat the time, explaining:
“I had succeeded in many ways but always had very tumultuous relationship, which caused me quite a lot of misery. Shortly thereafter, I sold my clinic and gym and found myself wondering what’s next? …
“I felt a bit lost and started partying a lot. It felt like I was taking a few steps backwards in life and I started making bad decisions.”
Warner revealed that she later renewed her lease on life when she chose to quit drinking and dating for a year, while also eliminating toxic people from her life.
She proceeded to write a book and continue her work as a diet and fitness expert.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Yolanda Foster: Bravo Tried To Exploit My Crumbling Marriage!
Their divorce has been finalized, and both parties are ready to leave it in the past.
Yolanda and David Foster were/are respectful enough of one another to keep the details of their relationship secret, which sucks for the minds behind The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
“Producers wanted to exploit Yolanda’s divorce from David for ratings,” a source told Radar Online.
“There hasn’t been a lot of drama this season, and fans love Yolanda.”
That won’t happen, because Foster is busy fighting those bitches over the validity of her battle with Lyme disease.
Oh, and there’s the legal aspect.
“Yolanda and David have a very strict prenuptial agreement that says they can’t discuss each other negatively in any public setting…including television,” the source added.
“Yolanda and David discussed the importance of handling the proceedings with dignity and class soon after she filed. So she refuses to speak badly about him on the show.
The Dutch model’s fans have fallen in love with her attitude towards her ex-husband, as both she and David have stated a few times publicly that the gossip about their relationship is out of line.
“Of course she is saddened by the end of the marriage, but she won’t allow the intimate details of what led to the breakdown of the relationships to become public fodder,” the source explained.
Instead, we’re treated a tank full of fish in Dubai, as well as the downward spiral of Lisa Rinna (I think. Those bastards are so good at editing previews).
Yolanda Foster: Bravo Tried To Exploit My Crumbling Marriage!
Their divorce has been finalized, and both parties are ready to leave it in the past.
Yolanda and David Foster were/are respectful enough of one another to keep the details of their relationship secret, which sucks for the minds behind The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
“Producers wanted to exploit Yolanda’s divorce from David for ratings,” a source told Radar Online.
“There hasn’t been a lot of drama this season, and fans love Yolanda.”
That won’t happen, because Foster is busy fighting those bitches over the validity of her battle with Lyme disease.
Oh, and there’s the legal aspect.
“Yolanda and David have a very strict prenuptial agreement that says they can’t discuss each other negatively in any public setting…including television,” the source added.
“Yolanda and David discussed the importance of handling the proceedings with dignity and class soon after she filed. So she refuses to speak badly about him on the show.
The Dutch model’s fans have fallen in love with her attitude towards her ex-husband, as both she and David have stated a few times publicly that the gossip about their relationship is out of line.
“Of course she is saddened by the end of the marriage, but she won’t allow the intimate details of what led to the breakdown of the relationships to become public fodder,” the source explained.
Instead, we’re treated a tank full of fish in Dubai, as well as the downward spiral of Lisa Rinna (I think. Those bastards are so good at editing previews).
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Joe Giudice: Final Days as a Free Man to Be Featured on Bravo Special
It’s been less than two months since Teresa Giudice was released from prison, but her family’s joy at having her back home has been short-lived.
The problem is that next month, Teresa’s husband, Joe Giudice, will turn himself over to authorities to begin serving his own 41-month sentence.
The family is already bracing itself for Joe’s departure, which of course will involve a Bravo camera crew and an emotional send-off that execs are hoping will translate to big ratings.
Yes, thanks to the Giudices, pre-prison parties are the new weddings, and while the public is considerably less interested in Joe than Teresa, Real Housewives of New Jersey producers are still hoping that audiences will tune in to see Juicy Joe jet off to jail.
“Joe doesn’t want a lot of hoopla as he goes in,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online, adding that his last night as a free man will consist of “an intimate family dinner.”
“The network hopes the tender family time will result in big ratings,” says the insider.
We think they may be disappointed.
Unless Teresa decides to finally confront Joe about cheating on her while she was in jail, we don’t think Juicy’s send-off will deliver the sort of dramatic fireworks that translate to a big audience.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Yolanda Foster: Bravo Exploits Me, But I Kinda Love It!
On the one hand, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is guilty of editing.
On the other, a star is born!
“Yolanda is really mad about the editing that she is getting because she feels like Bravo is making it look like she’s faking her disease,” a source told Radar Online.
“She has fought so hard to get better and to portray her as exaggerating the disease is insulting her. She feels like she is being exploited.”
Yet, Foster is allegedly thrilled that she has found fame, albeit through a very taxing illness.
“The attention Yolanda has been getting from her illness and her divorce has made her a bigger star, and she really likes that,” the source added.
“Since she’s getting divorced she is thrilled that she is a famous name in her own right.
This is where it gets a little dramatic.
“Yolanda has always wanted to outshine the other women. She wants to be as famous as Kyle Richards or Lisa Vanderpump and now that they’re talking about her all the time she is becoming the bigger star.”
Foster has been working her whole life as a model, so I’m sure there’s a part of her that enjoys the limelight.
However, I’m going to give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she’s happy that her fight against Lyme disease is getting so much exposure.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
The 9 Richest Real Housewives in Bravo History
These women have managed to not only extend their 15 minutes of fame, but they"ve made it into wine, bottled and sold it for a profit.
What am I doing with my life?
(Source: Celebrity Net Worth)
1. Eileen Davidson – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Net Worth: $ 3 million Salary Per Season: $ 750,000
2. Vicki Gunvalson – The Real Housewives of Orange County
Net Worth: $ 7 million Salary Per Season: $ 500,000
3. Nene Leakes – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Net Worth: $ 12 million Salary Per Season: $ 1 + million
4. Lisa Vanderpump – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Net Worth: $ 65 million Salary Per Season: $ 500,000
5. Kyle Richards – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Net Worth: $ 30 million Salary Per Season: $ 270,000
6. Ramona Singer – The Real Housewives of New York
Net Worth: $ 18 million Salary Per Season: $ 500,000
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Bethenny Frankel to Bravo: Give Me a Raise or I Quit!
Say what you will about Bethenny Frankel (and a lot of people have had a lot to say over the years), but there’s no denying that she’s a savvy businesswoman who knows how to get what she wants.
Bethenny only recently returned to Bravo after a lengthy hiatus from all things Housewives, but she’s already throwing her weight around (figuratively speaking, of course) and making major diva demands.
According to a new report from Radar Online, Bethenny has demanded a massive raise from the network. And she’s made it clear that if she doesn’t get it, she plans to walk away:
“Before filming began for the Real Housewives of New York City, Bethenny demanded a huge pay increase,” a source tells the website. “She had initially asked for $ 2 million, which would have been double her salary from last season.
“Bravo balked, but both sides agreed to pay her $ 1.5 million, for essentially three months of work.”
So she didn’t get quite what she wanted, but a $ 500,000 raise is nothing to sneeze at.
The insider says that part of the reason for the bold demands is the fact that Frankel is already rich and has a slew upcoming projects to keep her pockets lined.
“Bethenny is ready to take over television, and become the next Ellen DeGeneres,” says the source. “She is a savvy businesswoman and was prepared to walk away from the series once again.”
So yeah, she wasn’t bluffinf when she said she’d walk away.
The best part of all this is that Bethenny’s raise has reportedly made the other cast members “furious,” which should make for some entertaining drama in season 8 of RHONYC.
Watch The Real Housewives of New York City online to relive Bethenny’s most boss moments.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Teresa Giudice: Bravo Special Flops! Co-Stars Pay the Price!
Did you watch Teresa Checks In when it aired on Bravo back in October? That’s okay; neither did anyone else!
Yes, Teresa’s prison special tanked with viewers, but we guess that was to be expected for a reality series in which the title star never actually appears on camera.
Apparently, however, network execs thought they’d have a Garden State-sized hit on their hands, so when the ratings dropped lower than Teresa’s hairline, they decided to make up their money by dipping into the Real Housewives of New Jersey budget.
Yes, according to Radar Online, Bravo made major cuts to the show that made the Giudices famous, even going so far as to slash a few salaries.
But even though she’s indirectly responsible for the penny-pinching, Teresa’s contract reportedly remains untouched.
“Bravo cut the RHONJ budget in half,” a source tells the website. “They cut the budget because the ratings for Teresa’s special were so bad.
“They used to spend around $ 6 million on Jersey. Now they are spending less than $ 3 million.”
The site reports that Teresa will still receive her previously agreed-upon $ 1 million for the show’s seventh season. Yes, she’ll be paid fully one-third of the budget for the entire season. Girl better bring the post-prison drama!
Teresa’s sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga is also safe, having signed a six-figure deal just days before the network decided to reduce costs.
Unfortunately, newcomers Robyn Levy and Christina Flores weren’t quite so lucky…
“Robyn and Christina are getting $ 40,000 in total,” says the insider.
Granted, part of the reason for their relatively paltry salaries is the fact that Robyn and Christina are serving in a part-time “friends of the Housewives” capacity, but even so, the franchise’s first lesbian couple was reportedly expecting twice that much.
But hey, that’s Teresa for you. Even from behind bars, she’ll find a way to screw you over.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Bravo Announces The Real Housewives of WHERE?!
OK. So. There are more Housewives looking to promote their wine/jewelry/couture/poodle hair extensions line, so get ready for two new cities full of saucy minxes.
Yeah!
The Real Housewives of Potomac, premiering January 17th, 2016, will feature crazy women fighting over dumb things, set against the backdrop of a “cozy, upscale enclave with gated mansions, rolling hills, and exclusive country clubs.”
The cast includes:
- Socialite and single mom Gizelle Bryant
- International model/TV personality Katie Rost
- “Grand dame Karen Huger (I don’t know what that means)
- “Social butterfly” Charrisse Jackson-Jordan
- Publicist and single mom Robyn Dixon
- Restaurateur Ashley Darby
“If you haven’t heard of Potomac, that’s fine, because that means we’ve done a great job of keeping it a nice, little secret.” – Gizelle Bryant
We haven’t, Gizelle, but we did watch The Real Housewives of D.C. and are kind of confused as to Andy Cohen and Co. are still trying to make the D.C area happen, since the national’s capital franchise only made it through one season (we will always have Michaele Salahi, she who snuck into a White House dinner, then left her husband, Tareq for Journey’s Neal Schon; their wedding was available to rent on Pay-Per-View).
Not to overwhelm you with Housewives news, but there will also be a Dallas franchise!
I’m actually shocked they haven’t already conquered Dallas, since big hair, debutantes, Neiman Marcus and oil money tie in very well with the Bravo theme.
“It’s a natural extension of the franchise with a Southern twist that ‘ya’ll’ will enjoy,” Cohen said in a statement obtained by E!.
The Real Housewives of Dallas will air later in 2016.
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