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Vicki is locked and loaded for her RHOC return but, now that she is fully aligned with Miss Judge, it is only a matter of time before the Tres Amigas become Dos forever. Has anyone warned Shannon? In other news, new shocking revelations surface about Kyle. Crystal Kung talks a lot but says very little. Yolanda Hadid is primed for a RHOBH return. Dorit’s financial mess grows darker. Stacey Rusch gets the last laugh as Gizelle and Ashley look on nervously. Last, but not least, Amanda Frances comes for everyone on RHOBH and changes the game. Check mate.

More info has surfaced over the past few days regarding Heather Dubrow’s RHOC exit and upgrade to RHOBH. Today we separate true from false, fact from fiction. Tamra Judge reveals she has received death threats after last season on RHOC due to her edit. Bronwyn Newport ditches Todd and spends New Years in New York City with Christian Siriano and his crew. Fake news surrounds Angie K. Members Only: Palm Beach makes a splash but not all is as meets the eye. Last, but certainly not least, Erika Jayne’s settlement talks collapse as she prepares for her pre...

The New Year has just begun but things only seem to be getting worse for Margaret Josephs despite her recent laughs, smiles and assurances to the RHONJ audience that she is a okay. Now that Vicki is headed back to RHOC for the golden 20, she has been warned about Tamra’s new evil ways.  Todd Nepola calls off his $11M lawsuit against Bravo but how much was he paid to do so? Gia makes moves. Teresa sings the same toon. Jen Shah roams free. Last, but not least, Ashley Darby brings more shade than ever as RHOP chugs along.

Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Actress, Reality TV Superstar, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Miss United States 2013 and now Podcast Host (Undomesticated), Ms. Dillard Bassett is here to mention it all. In true Candiace fashion, nothing is off limits. First things first, Candiace chats about her time on RHOP and helps us make sense of this season - Ashley, Gizelle, Stacey, Angel - Candiace covers it all. Candiace breaks down this epic Season 4 of The Traitors in which she stars alongside Rinna, Rapaport, Porsha, Caroline Stanbury and Dorinda Medley, to name a few. Candiace shares updates on Karen Huger...

As RHOSLC prepares to return from hiatus this week, new rumors and nastiness arise as to what really went down between Meredith and the rest of the cast on that now infamous plane ride.  Tamra demands Producers bring in “new blood” for RHOC 20. Aaron Phypers hits new lows in his divorce from Denise. Good and bad news arises for VPR. Amanda Frances makes moves on RHOBH and she does not disappoint. Last, but not least, RHONY’s return is stalled for various reasons.

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RHOSLC is headed toward its reunion and reunion tea is spreading like wildfire in what seems to really be the last season for one of our snowflake holders. Crystal Kung Minkoff has a lot of theories about RHOBH this season but is anyone listening? West and Ciara grow closer. Carl and Venita grow closer. Ashley and Charrisse go another round. Peter Thomas slams Cynthia Bailey. Erika demands that Kyle be left alone. Sutton suffers a big loss. LVP stands by the new VPR cast. Kyle and Amanda’s mess gets even dirtier. Last, but not least, Kathy Hilton weighs in...

Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily...

It is only a week from the RHOSLC finale and one thing has become very clear to our fav group of snowflakes. Meredith is not alright, or, that is at the very least what Bad Weather would like us all to believe.  Whitney accused, Mary cried and Bronwyn let us know that nine months ago she saw Seth out with a woman in NYC. Can someone say intervention? Oh, and for those keeping track, everyone still dislikes Britani.  In other news, Heather Durbow is leaving RHOC to make room for Vicki. That is, according to Crystal Kung and Mercedes Ja...

Tamra Judge may be preparing to return to RHOC along with new, for lack of many other words, rekindled BFF Victoria Gunvalson, but she cannot get last season’s “secret caller” out of her mind. Tamra launches an all out investigation to get to the bottom of it, but she should have just called us for the caller’s name and number. The new VPR chugs along. The Valley Persian Style arrives in less than a week. Margaret Joseph’s weighs in on Teresa and Melissa’s joint Gorga/ Giudice Xmas Eve blow out. Finally, the RHOC cast shake up is in ful...

Erika Jayne opens up about her new boo, offers advice to Dorit and warns BFF Kyle Richards in a move no one saw coming. VPR starts to fizzle. Dolores slams RHOBH cast and seems jealous as to what they get away with. Tamra, in a move everyone saw coming, defends Kyle which leads everyone to scream, “double standard”. Jim Edmonds moves Meghan’s kids as they start their new life as a family without Meghan. Gina K slams the rumors that BFF Emily is fired from RHOC. Last, but not least, the cracks start to show in Jennifer Tilly and Su...

Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily...

It’s a holiday miracle, Teresa and Melissa have spent Xmas eve together. Teresa, Luis and Gia tasted Mel’s sprinkle cookies and hell hath frozen over but there is much more than meets the eye. Dorit is rumored to be on the hunt for a sugar dad as the harsh realities of managing her own finances has taken front and center stage. Howard Stern comes for Erika Jayne, praises Rachel Zoe and has a few questions for Daddy Cohen. Kim Zolciak owes tons of money to the IRS to no ones surprise. Last, but not least, Stacey Rusch has...

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who wi...

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2025. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current hot tea thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who wi...

RHOC Cast Firing and Quitting rumors surface with many fan favs said to have either just walked out the door or about to be given their pink slip as the Season 20 cast is expected to be announced any moment now. RHONJ fake news arises but all is not as meets the eye. Wendy and Eddie Osefo suffer legal setbacks. Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin enter therapy. Heather and Terry Dubrow face shocking marriage rumors. Kelly Dodd acts out again and oh, so very much more. 

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Nikki Blonsky steps Behind The Rope.  Nikki chats with us about what it was like to land the breakout role of Tracy Turnblad in the film version of the iconic Hairspray.  We chat about all the details from the audition process, to the mind of John Waters to how life changed after the film came out and made her a household name. Of course, we chat about some of Nikki’s Hairspray co-stars such as Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta and Queen Latifah. We also chat about some of the original film’s stars such as Debbie Ha...

After watching this week’s RHOP, one thing has become very clear. RHOP footage is expected to be center stage as evidence used against Miss Wendy Osefo in her fraud case. We break down this week’s episode with one very angry Mama Osefo, Ashley and Charrisse’s son Jackson get physical, Angel is outed and evicted and, as usual, Stacey keeps it light, bright and classy. In other news, Vicki warns her RHOC cast mates, calls RHOC stupid, shades Heather Dubrow and Slade and last, but not least, defends Katie Ginella. Tommy & MJ reach a custody agreement. Dorit shocks...

Katie Ginella’s plan to return to the OC is in full effect. RHOBH is having a season but fans still seem to have a lot of issues with Kyle as her and Dorit are heading towards blows. Erika tries to start over again. Joey Gorga refuses to do one major thing with Teresa and Luis. Last, but not least, we uncover the real reasons RHONJ is still on pause. 

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Vicki is headed to RHUGT Girls Trip. Nene is in talks to join her too. Jacqueline Laurita is headed to RHOC. VPR is back on the air. Rachel Zoe is on RHOBH. As we end the year, nostalgia reigns supreme.  In other news, Heather Gay is petrified of Jen Shah now that she is a free woman. Gia shocks everyone. Luann wins big. Bronwyn moves forward with her divorce. Last, but not least, Dorit looks ahead to life after PK.

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Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a party on behalf of Mariah and, as they say in the biz, the r...

Kyle is not speaking to Dorit, has thrown daggers her way and now has come out as unequivocally “Team PK”. Dolores slams an RHOSLC cast member and Tamra remains clueless regarding her own double standards which grow more out of control by the day. This season of RHOBH moves along with Sutton very hurt, Erika ready to face her legal issues and two newbies who are causing quite a stir. Finally, over in RHOP land, Angel fights back, Ashley gets busy and Monique holds her own.

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Jeff Lewis has had his fair share of drama this year and it seems he is finally fighting back. Things get darker for MJ and Tommy with daggers and threats bring thrown back and forth. Kyle Richards is madly in love and Dorit seems to have a few strong opinions about a lot of things. Dolores is outraged, speechless and heartbroken. Last, but not least, the VPR reboot suffers poor, some say horrible, ratings but Lisa Vanderpump says all is good.

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Jessica Markowski steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Jessica Markowski that is. Now that Season 2 of Ryan Serhant’s Netflix show has taken the world by storm, Jessica is here to break it all down - highs, lows and everything and anything in between. Jessica chats her season of redemption, a teary eyed make up with Savannah, securing the first sale of the season and what working with Mr. Serhant is all about. Jessica weighs in on the drama between Nile/ Genesis and Jess Taylor, where she stands with Chloe and the best thing about NYC real estate. Last...

Teddi and Tamra come for Dorit, Garcelle and anyone and everyone who is not team Kyle.  Speaking of Kyle, she reveals her worst part of RHOBH. Teresa and Melissa move forward with their plan which, actually, may work. RHOA takes sense center stage with footage of Kandi and Todd’s prenup called into question.  Megan King and Brandi Glanville receive some good news. Teresa & Melissa cuddle up together. Crystal Kung talks a lot but says little. The truth behind Avi and Sutton’s breakup exposed and oh, so very much more!

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Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a party on behalf of Mariah and, as they say in the biz, the r...

Another week, another stellar episode of the show Vanity Fair calls one of the best of 2025, The Real Housewives of Salt Late City. We break down this episode as the ladies are still in Santorini and it is Mother’s Day. What can go wrong? In other news, Jen Shah if officially a free woman, has to check into a halfway house and will be carrying out the rest of her sentence at home. Over in RHOBH land, Amanda Frances may have come in with a bang last week, but this week one thing is clear, she definitely does no...

Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley are still not on speaking terms. Kyle blames PK for everything, Dorit blames PK for certain things and Sutton’s Mom thinks PK is unattractive. For a man not earning a paycheck for RHOBH, he certainly seems to have a central role this season. Speaking of Sutton, she is happy as can be these days and a blooming friendship with Erika is in full effect. Last, but not least, several RHOSLC cast members have spoken out with a desire to kick Meredith to the curb as rumors, and nastiness, surrounding next season’s cast grow...

Jeff Lewis has been issued a serious warning, shut the fu*k up!! Mr. Lewis seems to have ruffled a few feathers as of late and this time it comes with a stern message. Sutton slams Garcelle as fake and her cast mates weigh in with a few thoughts of their own. This season of RHOBH moves on and newbie Amanda Frances has made a bang with a debut that means business. Last, but not least, the Summer House trailer explodes with a West/ Jesse/ Ciara love triangle, six newbies, a Kyle and Carl physical smackdown and last, but...

Teresa and Melissa and Luis and Joey G and Luis Junior and Gia and all her sisters are headed to Franklin Lakes to celebrate Xmas eve at Melissa and Joe’s house, sprinkle cookies and all. Mauricio is out in these streets talking a big game about a lotta things but Kyle shoots him down, shares divorce updates, has a new massage for Lisa Vanderpump and so much more.  Secrets are spilled about next season of RHOC 20 with cast changes, bows on cakes and many possible familiar faces. Last, but not least, Marciano sues Demi and The Secret Lives of...

Melissa Rivers is back for what we do best, our Group Text / Behind The Velvet Rope Real Housewives / Pop Culture Round Up. Being December and all, we recap the year and chat all the latest in Housewives and Pop Culture drama. Fresh off her stint at BravoCon, Melissa talks hosting the Below Deck panel - her dream come true - and spills the tea from backstage which maybe she was not supposed to hear. Vicki Gunvalson prepares to return for RHOC Season 20, but what are the real reasons for Ms. Gunvalson’s return. Teresa and Melissa prepare to spend Xm...

RHOBH is back in our lives with newbies, make ups, break ups, more make ups and Kyle who says she is scared to leave the franchise even though she questions her involvement every year. Speaking of Kyle, Mauricio is out in these streets dancing on tables, taking shirtless selfies and telling a few lies, half truths and fabrications. Things are so bad these days between Dorit and Kyle that producers need to intervene. Kyle opens up about the real reason things are on ice with Dorit. Last, but not least, we give much deserved flowers to All’s Fair, Th...

Now that the dust has settled from one insane season of RHOC, the only certain thing for season 20 is Vicki Gunvalson. Andy is not so convinced that all is as good between Vicki and Tamra as the two thirds of the Tres Amigas make it seem. RHORI prepares to debut early next year, but certain cast members’ deep dark secrets are already being exposed. RHONY will begin filming soon. The Love Hotel “Lu” rumors grow stronger. Jen Shah may be banned from Bravo but DWTS could be calling. VPR is back with a vengeance. Bethenny changes the face of dating...

Teresa has now taken her reconciliation tour one step further by reconciling with cousin Kathy Wakile, but all is not as it seems. Marge makes appearances with BFF Melissa but how does she really feel about Mel’s make up with arch enemy Tre. Erika and Dorit’s feud takes an unexpected turn. Rick Hilton fires shots and Kathy and Sutton suit up. Mary Cosby is having one bad week. Madison LeCroy fears Erika Jayne and Austen Kroll lusts after Denise Richards. Andy Cohen is in the hot seat over JLO. Whitney Rose’s marriage hits new lows. Britani Batema...

Frankie Grande steps back Behind The Rope. Frankie is here to mention it all! Frankie talks all things Reality TV - RHOBH, his time on Big Brother, Survivor, Amazing Race and all the best reality shows of yesteryear. Did someone mention Laguna Beach? Frankie chats Madonna, Celine, JoJo Siwa, Jewel sister Ariana Grande and oh, so very much more. Like we said, Frankie mentions it all! 

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RHOBH is back in our lives and, only two episodes in, the drama is red hot both on and off screen. Kyle is happy Garcelle is gone, Rachel Zoe feels like she has been there forever, Kathy has fired shots and Dorit is not speaking to Kyle or Erika. Thank you cast trip. Teresa says she is moving to Miami to star on RHOM. Wendy Osefo’s PR stunts continue. Heather McDonald updates are shared. RHORI gets ready to drop in a mere few weeks. Podcast feuds heat up. Dinner parties from hell take center stage. Bravolebs continue to bl...

Teresa tries to turn Melissa against Margaret to ice her out, get her fired and continue RHONJ without the Housewife who some call the only one willing to play the villain. However, all is not as it seems as Teresa and Margaret both seem to be leaking a few stories to the press these days. If history does repeat itself though - Laurita, Wakile, Staub, when Tre and Mel play nice, people seem to lose their jobs. In other news, Kyle hurts Dorit bad and they are currently not speaking at all as their fall out is about to...

RHOBH returns and Dorit hits rock bottom, prepares for her about to be messy divorce from PK and opens up about where she is with the other diamond holders. All this and we are only a week in. Mauricio boos up, again, with a younger reality star. Jeff Lewis, fresh off defending Kelly Dodd’s scary behavior, finds himself in the middle of a new feud. Dolores Catania makes a huge mistake. Last, but not least, Ariana and Katie stare down the end of Something About Her as rumors, and nastiness, arise regarding the demise of their once popular ea...

You know that it's our time. These are the best days of our lives. Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. Vanderpump Rules is back in our lives and we are here to break it all down. A new Stassi and Jax emerge. We see the Toms and wait, this must be Doute over here. Speaking of Doute, a new Reality TV superstar emerges and we could not be happier.  LVP speaks out against the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Tamra gets herself tangled further with Scheana and Mike Shay. A new villain e...

You know that it's our time. These are the best days of our lives. Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. Vanderpump Rules is back in our lives and we are here to break it all down. A new Stassi and Jax emerge. We see the Toms and wait, this must be Doute over here. Speaking of Doute, a new Reality TV superstar emerges and we could not be happier.  LVP sends a stern message to the OG cast, discusses Schwartzy and Lala, shades Scheana and has a new message for Miss Kyle Richards. One thing i...

Nile Lundgren steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Nile Lundgren that is. Nile is here to break down all that one can expect from the just released Owning Manhattan Season Two. Nile talks Ryan Serhant, cast mate drama, what really went on between the OGs and newbies, NYC, and, of course, real estate. Finally, Nile dishes on what it was like to star on Bravo’s gone, but never forgotten, one season wonder “Camp Getaway”.

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Lisa Hochstein steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off the RHOM reunion and BravoCon weekend, Lisa is here to mention it all. Lisa talks about the highs and lows of the past season, Adriana “hijacking” the RHOM BravoCon panel in search of the Haitian mortician, Julia’s BravoCon non apology to Guerdy and her update on her friendship with Larsa. Lisa also talks about co-parenting with Lenny, Jody, the recent headlines about mega Miami mansions, the future of RHOM, potential cast changes and last, but not least, one viral airport run in. Finally, Lisa debuts the new spinoff off of her Sp...

Another day, another up and down in the Kelly Dodd vs. Jolie saga. Kelly’s brother Eric Meza released a video earlier this week which implies all sorts of things Kelly has done, said and re-done to Jolie which have left fans absolutely speechless. Kandi Burruss’ divorce gets uglier and nastier by the day with claims of side girlfriends for Kandi, baby mama’s for Todd, child custody disagreements and one epic prenup which Todd seemingly wants to challenge. With Kandi Burruss money involved, who can blame him. Last, but not least, Gizelle and Robyn harasss global superstar and Icon...

Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope. Gizelle is here to, as we like to say, mention it all about RHOP. Of course, Gizelle chats about co-stars past and present - Wendy, Karen, Mia, Ashley, Monique, Robyn and Candiace.  Gizelle discusses Pastor Jamal Bryant, Kate Chastain, Porsha Williams, Ramona Singer and oh, so very much more. As we said, Gizelle mentions it all!

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Despite the shocking voicemail that surfaced earlier this week from Kelly Dodd attacking daughter Jolie, Miss Vicki Gunvalson is out in these streets asking for Ms. Dodd’s return to RHOC. Heather Dubrow says that’s a wrap and that she looks forward to Season 20, but Tamra remains very confused about many things surrounding Season 19 and we cannot say we blame her.  Regardless of the reconciliation heard round the world, Teresa still has one major hurdle to overcome if she wants to ever return to RHONJ… Luis Ruelas. Last, but not least, rumors and nastiness surface yet again that NBC is...

Many people have been trashing Kelly Dodd over her unhinged rant against daughter Jolie - which we covered earlier today - but Jeff Lewis says not so fast. Jeff issues a formal statement defending his - for lack of a better word - friend.  Tamra Judge has a warning for RHOC producers ahead of next season’s 20th. Melissa Gorga has something to say to her niece Gia. Mary Cosby’s son receives more bad news. Patricia Altschul and Paige DeSorbo triple down on their feud. Heather Dubrow makes moves. Craig Conover moves on from Paige. Golnessa and Kate Chast...

Kelly Dodd has threatened her daughter Jolie who she called a “stupid” “dumb” “little girl” in a now viral video that has made all the rounds online. Kelly has clapped back saying all is definitely not as it seems and once she can speak on it, we will all be speechless.  RHOBH has returned and it is officially back in our lives and there is a lot to unpack, newbies and all. Finally, with this season of RHOC a distant memory, Tamra seemingly threatens to sue Gretchen for alleging all sorts of stuff.

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Melissa and Teresa turned it on big time, and some say stole the show, at BravoCon but now that the Vegas lights have faded, their cast seems to have a lot to say about this so called reconciliation Margaret turns on Melissa, Dolores collects multiple paychecks and Andy Cohen comes forward with a message, and warning, for Tre and Mel, Luis and Joey G too. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP. Kyle refuses to talk about Kim. Things are only getting worse for Wendy Osefo by the week. Last, but not least, RHOBH is back in our lives for...

With the new season of RHOBH premiering tomorrow night, PK slams Dorit as a liar and remains in the dark as far as what to expect this season from Dorit, Mo, Kyle and more as his divorce remains front and center for another season. Kyle runs into Lisa Vanderpump. LVP avoids the RHOBH cast. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP but she does not seem to care as lighting may have struck twice with her new cast of hotties already bringing it and we are only one episode in. Erika’s attorney allegedly used PPE loans to fund her la...

Now that the RHOC has come and gone, Tamra Judge seems to be going through what some call a psychotic break as RHOC producers prepare to finalize just who will be joining Vicki when RHOC resumes filming early next year. Kandi and Todd’s divorce gets uglier with cheating allegations, prenups and a whole lotta he said, she said. Jen Shah prepares to be released from prison next week having served only two years of her six and a half year sentence. Finally, new details emerge regarding Lindsay Hubbard and Tom Sandoval’s BravoCon show down of epic proportion.

Tricia Lee steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee, that is. A mere few days away from the premiere of Season Two, Tricia stops by to mention it all. Tricia explains how this season was different for her, reveals shocking outcomes for some of her cast mates after the first season aired and discusses all the drama we can expect from Season Two. New agents, Ryan’s favs versus the newbies and so much more in what Ryan calls a season of all out real estate warfare. Tricia also talks office romance, Brooklyn, NYC, Serhant and, of cour...

This brilliant, phenomenal season of RHOSLC continues with more allegations, lies, denials and, what many franchises are lacking, humor. Bethenny Frankel has a new message for all and we are seated. The OC is still trying to figure out next season and with Vicki back, it is clear that certain housewives will be existing stage left. Now that Teresa, Melissa, Joey G and Luis have reconciled, completed their BravoCon public eye tour, Bravoholics everywhere are left asking, what now? Last, but not least, Next Gen, All’s Fair, Gossip Girl and more.

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Stacey Rusch may be a sophomore, but she certainly held her own at BravoCon by amusing Daddy Cohen, slamming Kyle Richards and putting Tamra in her place, audience boos and all. Jeff Lewis may still be recovering from his BravoCon fall out with Andy, but he had enough time to shade Dorit and talk a whole lotta other BS and nonsense. Denise Richards talks Rinna. Ashley Darby wants to marry Craig. West likes Ariana and Carl likes Venita. Ralph remains in the basement. Doute shades Janet and oh, so very much more!

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Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope to, as we like to say, mention it all about The Real Housewives of Potomac. RHOP is in the house. Gizelle talks Wendy, Karen, Ashley, Robyn and more. She talks Pastor Bryant, Juan Dixon, Michael Darby, Ray Huger and more. In other words, we mention it all!! 

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BravoCon may be but ahh a distant memory at this point, but through our Live Show, the questions keep a comin’. The RHORI trailer has been met with mixed reviewed as has Dolores’ official friend of status. Today we break down what to expect from this franchise whose premiere date is rapidly approaching. We offer some advice, albeit unsolicited, to Vicki Gunvalson ahead of her return to RHOC. Speaking of RHOC, the cast is headed for a major shake up ahead of Season 20. Welcome Vicki. Goodbye… The worst new housewives of the year are announced. Podcast feuds are broken down...

Corrine Olympios steps Behind The Rope. One of the most talked about contestants in Bachelor Nation history. One of House of Villains’ most controversial contestants. Corrine stops by to chat about it all. Corrine talks Bach Nation controversy, Chris Harrison’s exit, Rachel Lindsay, Nick Viall and more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Bravo, Real Housewives, VPR, Scheana Shay and, somehow, Christine Quinn.  Like we said, Corrine mentions it all.

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Roseanne’s / The Conners' Michael Fishman steps Behind The Rope. Little D.J. Conner all grown up.  Michael discusses what it was like being the youngest on a set that included Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson. Michael recalls the best and worst times during Roseanne’s original nine year run from 1988-1997. Michael talks viral moments such as when Roseanne “performed” The National Anthem, guest stars such as Leo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Sandra Bernhard, Sharon Stone, and Bruce Willis, what it was like to be on a TV show that became a worldwide global hit overni...

BravoCon may be a brilliant, just passed memory, but there is still so very much to talk about from this epic, non-stop weekend both on and off stage. Dorit had a few choice words for Camille and Denise but looked so chic doing so, cigarette and all. The Bravo’s handed out award after award which left Phaedra shocked, Archie Beador happy and a clear upcoming many seasons long run for Next Gen NYC.  The Summer House vs. Southern Charm feud heats up with everyone and anyone weighing in except Craig who avoided the SH cast at all costs. She...

The BravoVerse has not has a second to rest since BravoCon and legally things are not looking great. Wendy Osefo’s alias have been exposed, the authorities claim she has over 40 credit cards and Wendy and her legal team have clapped back claiming she is being targeted. Mia Thornton has been arrested and Gizelle could care less. Porsha has been investigated by the FBI, cleared of any wrongdoing and is back on the move, Delta miles and all. Meghan King has lost her kids for various reasons and the ally that no one wants, nor asked for, Kelly Dodd de...

Jade Shenker steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Jade Shenker, that is. Season Two drops next week, Friday, December 5th and Ryan Serhant’s agents, and Ryan, are back for what Ryan calls all out real estate warfare. Jade fills us in on all that she has been up to since Season One and chats cast mates, Ryan, Chloe, the best parts of NYC and what to expect season two where the properties and drama are bigger, louder and brighter.

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As Andy Cohen said at BravoCon, RHOSLC is the best show on TV right now. Okay, well one of them at least. Let us never forget All’s Fair. Anyhoo, Heather has receipts that expose Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose is up to her old tricks, Meredith has a break down but denies, denies, denies, Bronwyn bears all, Britani has a unicorn, Angie holds her own and last, but not least, everybody loves Mary. In other news, RHOBH is back in our lives with an extended BravoCon trailer that has left everyone wanting more!

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Erika and Dorit have faced rocky waters none of us saw coming. Dorit and Kyle are also not in a great place. Anyone see a trend here? To be clear, Erika actually lost it on Dorit and this is a feud we sure did not see coming. Andy texts Nene but would rather reconcile with Kathy Griffin despite all the negative stuff she just said about him.  Speaking of Andy, he shades Craig and the crowd goes wild. Last, but not least, we break down all the fashion - good, bad and other. 

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Roseanne’s / The Conners' Michael Fishman steps Behind The Rope. Little D.J. Conner all grown up.  Michael discusses what it was like being the youngest on a set that included Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson. Michael recalls the best and worst times during Roseanne’s original nine year run from 1988-1997. Michael talks viral moments such as when Roseanne “performed” The National Anthem, guest stars such as Leo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Sandra Bernhard, Sharon Stone, and Bruce Willis, what it was like to be on a TV show that became a worldwide global hit overni...

BravoCon may be over but we are still recovering and the gossip keeps flowing. More podcast feuds have erupted.  Sai and Madison LeCroy smack each other down in a feud we did not know how much we needed - for many reasons. RHUGT Road Trip is coming with some fan fav OGs and all. Andy Cohen is still mad at Jeff Lewis. Kelly Dodd’s exorcism is revisited. Nasty texts from Housewives and strange behavior from one irrelevant RHOM are exposed. Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke’s houses are broken into as a result of the 3 day extravaganza and oh so...

Jeff Lewis’ new show was announced this past weekend at BravoCon but it is not all good news for Jeff. He has F’d up in a big sorta way and the BravoHolics, Andy Cohen and powers that be are not happy. Andy sits down with Karen Huger to get to the bottom of her addiction. Mary Cosby may have won BravoCon but TLC says her church is a cult and they are coming for her big time. Speaking of BravoCon, the BC audience has come for Lisa Barlow in a big kinda way but other than a few boos...

Now that the Giudice / Gorga reconciliation tour is in full effect, BravoCon and all, Joey Gorga has a strong message for Bravo, Andy and the fans. Speaking of BravoCon, Wendy Osefo took zero accountability for her alleged actions, seems to remain clueless about her potential future and chose her words very carefully none of which seemed to include her insistence that she is innocent. Last, but not least, Andy Cohen worked fast to dash everyone’s hopes of the RHONY OG/Newbie combo but as the future of RHONY is expected to be announced any week now, let us no...

BravoCon may have come and gone but there is still oh so very much to talk about from this past weekend. Sutton is happy Garcelle is gone. Ashley Darby started a rumor about Kyle and Erika. Kathy Hilton broke down exactly what Kyle is looking for and needs in a life partner and it seems there may have been some Morgan Wade shade. Wendy refuses to accept Ashley’s apology. Kyle Cooke tries to clarify the status of his marriage to Amanda. Adriana and Gizelle try to squash their beef and oh, so very much more. 

The OG of The OC is back. Andy Cohen has made it official. Vicki has her orange and she, many Housewives and fans could not be happier.  Erika Jayne follows in Rinna’s footsteps and gets booed at BravoCon.  Last, but certainly not least, Teresa, Melissa, Louie, Joe and Gia are reunited and it feels so good. The Gorga/ Giudice clan owns BravoCon with a full on reconciliation, love, love, love tour which leaves us seeing the clear path forward to a 2026 RHONJ return. 

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With the new season, and reboot, for lack of a better word, of Vanderpump Rules only a few weeks away, Lisa Vanderpump lets us know it is out with the old and in with the new. LVP spills the tea on the new cast, we reveal what we know and the VPR OGs are left feeling a certain sort of way. Someone check on Scheana pah-lease. In other news, the RHONY OG’s are set to make a come back amidst the return of the reboot. Selling Sunset is recovering from its most toxic season in history none the le...

Now that we are in the home stretch of the RHOC reunion, it is time to look back on the season, reflect and say, wtf. The good, the bad, the strange, we cover it all. In other news, very unexpected sources, and cast mates, have come forward to explain exactly how and why RHOC Producers know just whose voice was on the secret recording attempting to frame and/ or explain Tamra’s blogger connection and very bad behavior. Garcelle turns her back on Sutton, literally, and avoids her at all costs. Last, but not least, Melissa Gorga has some ve...

Mary Cosby may be winning BravoCon but TLC says her Church is a cult and they are coming for her. Jeff Lewis urges Andy Cohen to put Jennifer Aydin - remember her? - outta her misery. The RHOA panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Drew Sidora. The RHOM panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Adriana de Moura, Haitian Mortician and all. Kathy Hilton does not give one F. Last, but not least, Dorit is in love, love.   

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Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’  Housewives, the lessons learned from Lisa Rinna, ups and downs with Porsha Williams and oh so very much more.  This final part of this chat starts now.

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BravoCon 2025 is in full effect and we got you covered. From Kandi’s tear jerker of a Wifetime Achievement speech to Britani’s unicorn, we got you covered. Everyone shuns Scheana. The Valley cast - and audience - are over Jax. Gizelle opens up about Monique’s return and Karen’s journey. Summer House spins off. Lala and Schwartz join The Valley full time and oh, so very much more!

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BravoCon weekend has finally arrived and we will be covering it all weekend. But first, Kathy Griffin reveals shocking never before heard info about Andy Cohen and we just cannot get enough. Gia and Uncle Joe and Luis and Joe and the whole rest of the clan come forward with moves we never saw coming now that the reconciliation plan is in full effect.  BravoCon RHONJ tea emerges. Denise Richards’ ex, despite facing jail time, still wants all her money. Margaret has some harsh words for Teresa. VPR’s second coming is in full effect and so very much more...

BravoCon 2025 has finally arrived and we are off to a jam packed start. Attempts to squash that beef, unexpected Bravoleb sightings and upcoming shows and new casts to be announced. With all that happening, Andy Cohen has made one thing very clear, there will be no RHONJ announcement this weekend. Tune in to hear Andy’s thoughts, our thoughts and what Teresa thinks about all of this.

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BravoCon has finally arrived and is in full effect now. Right Now! Karen Huger make a last minute decision to attend but what will the Q and A look like for some of our fav Housewives like Karen, Wendy, Gretchen, Tamra, Teresa who all have a lot to answer for? Things are about to get awkward this weekend. Tamra Judge receives death threats. Joey Gorga is exposed for some shady, unethical behavior. Is anyone shocked? Emily Simpson lies, Gretchen denies and much more as the RHOC reunion raises more questions than it provides answers as this epic season prepares...

Luis Ruelas’ new viral video has been seen by you, me and everyone. Many people say it is AI. Many people say it is real. Today we explain the who, what, where, why and when behind this video. We break down all the parties involved, the Teresa of it all and what happens now that this video has made the rounds as Teresa, Luis, Mel and Joe are on their way to BravoCon. Vicki and Tamra make up and the Tres Amigas back together again are not so far behind. The RHONY OG’s prepare to re-enter the lime ligh...

Introducing Tamra Grudge. Thank you Shannon. Thank you very much. Stacey Rush opens up about Chris Samuels.  The Valley, Shahs stalls. Bravolebrities are warned about Jeff Lewis. Katie and Stassi reunite and film Stassi’s new show. Teresa is slammed as the most overrated housewife ever. #obvi Alexia and Todd grow closer, again. Paige DeSorbo has a big reveal. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo prepares to face the masses at BravoCon this weekend.

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Luis Ruelas’ legal issues take center stage once again as we prepare for our live show with special guests from near and far. Kathy Hilton issues a stern warning. Dorit and Mauricio meet up in a rendezvous we never saw coming. With BravoCon less than forty eight hours away, the return of RHONY and RHONJ is on everyone’s mind with several announcements expected throughout this upcoming weekend. Gia Giudice makes big moves. Stacey Rusch continues to shine, QVC and all. The shocking RHOP casts’ net worths are revealed as Wendy Osefo receives some very bad news. Last, but not le...

As Teresa Giudice pushes forward with her reconciliation plan, new facts and motivates are discovered revealing all is not as it seems.  Andy Cohen is shot down and put in his place from a very unexpected source in a move no one saw coming.  In light of Wendy Osefo’s home invasion, facts about Dorit and PK’s break in resurfaces. Jennifer Lopez gets personal, Jen Shah’s prison release is sooner than expected and last, but not least, The Kardashians continue to reign supreme.

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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas might just be ho-ho-horribly overrated.

This season, Grinch unveils his boldest scam yet: "Grinch-a-palooza," an over-the-top extravaganza timed to outshine Whoville’s beloved tree lighting ceremony. But when his trusted producer Cindy-Lou Who sides with the town’s holiday tradition instea...

Andy Cohen seems to have a lot to say about Wendy Osefo as of late, but as this season of RHOP chugs along, one thing has become very clear, Wendy Osefo’s RHOP exit is expected in 3,2,1… Lisa Barlow is accused of ruining RHOSLC, keeping all her private biz to herself, not sharing anything with the group and oh so much more in what is clearly a hard season of Miss Vida Tequila. The idea of Jen Shah returning resurfaces again now that she has less than a year til she is out of the slammer. Vicki Gunvalson remains out...

There have been so many rumors, and nastiness, about whether RHONJ’s future will be announced in five short days when BravoCon 2025 begins, but today we expose the real reasons this once top rated show is still on pause and the likelihood that it will come off pause any time in the future. Speaking of BravoCon, for those going, we break down how to navigate this large convention which can feel overwhelming to many, how to get the most bang for your buck and, most importantly, how to get maximum tea and meet as many Bravolebrities as possible. Finally, wi...

Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’  Housewives, the lessons learned from Lisa Rinna, ups and downs with Porsha Williams and oh so very much more.  Part III starts now!

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The RHOBH trailer has dropped and December 4th cannot come fast enough. Kyle comes out. Dorit and EJ feud. Kyle and Dorit feud. Tilly and Sutton feud. Garcelle is name checked. Kathy Hilton reminds the ladies to read the room and know their place. Dorit and Mo meet up. Rachel Zoe and Amanda Frances join the cast. Last, but not least, Boz and Erika inform everyone that there is more than meets the eye to Miss Amanda. In other news, another week down under with our favorite snowflakes makes one thing certain. RHOSLC is some of the best reality...

Teresa may be the first guest on Jennifer Aydin’s new podcast but all is not as it seems. Who is using who, who is really mad at who, what role did BravoCon play in all of this and why RHIONJ will not be back to filming anytime even remotely soon.  Aaron Phypers may be playing it real cool with a huge smile on his face but the future does not look so bright so he can keep his shades at home. A new well known actress’ name is being tossed around to throw into the RHOBH mix and we ar...

He$$ hath frozen over. It is official. Teresa, Louie, Joe and Melissa Gorga have all met for dinner. Who, what, when, where and let’s be honest, despite what Teresa claims, we all know the why. Dolores tries to enter the reconciliation convo but Gia Junior G shuts that shi$ down as fast as you can flip a table. The rumors grow stronger that the RHONY OG’s are making a return to Bravo sooner than later. Finally, it seems Tamra Judge and Lisa Barlow have a lot more in common than meets the eye.

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Sur used to be where you took your mistress but now it is where you meet them. And just like that, the new Vanderpump Rules trailer, and cast, have finally arrived! In other news, on the heels of RHOBH’s return in a few weeks, Kyle seems to wanna quit the show all over again. Gia Giudice has taken a hard look at her past actions and has some thoughts on her behaviors. Last, but certainly not least, Producers seem to have done Tamra dirty once again as she prepares for her front and center villain role for RHOC Se...

With all the rumors surfacing that the future of RHONJ will be announced next week at BravoCon, one RHONJ Housewife seemingly has come forward to announce that she was fired with mixed messages, regret and a whole lot more. However, all is not as it seems!  Andy Cohen continues to spill the tea, discuss what saved his life and what he himself dislikes so intensely about the RHONJ franchise. Last, but not least, piping hot tea continues to flow from behind the scenes of Next Gen filming with all sorts of crazy names - Brooke Shields we are taking t...

On the heels of tomorrow night’s RHOC reunion, fans have gone to war over last week’s explosive finale. Team Gretchen or Team Tamra has been the question on every Bravoholic’s mind the last few days. Today, we get to the bottom of the many unanswered questions that are still lingering: who is lying, just who is the mystery voice on the other end of the phone, which other cast member is high involved who no one suspects. Gretchen, Tamra, the cast and fans have all had a lot to say about this over the past few days a...

Andy Cohen has revealed a lot over the past week. From John Mayer to behind the scenes Housewife gossip tea to his love life to retirement, one thing is for sure, there are a few things that he still seems a little in denial over. Okay, maybe a lot in denial over regarding a few of our fav and some not so fav Real Housewives. Carole and Luann reconcile and blame Bethenny for everything. Regarding Bethenny’s clap back….. Rumors, not nastiness, surface that Ariana Madix is close to getting engaged. Heather Gay F’cked Captain Jason. Erika Jayne comes...

The countdown to BravoCon has finally begun. The day is upon us and with a few past feuds to his name, it is time for Mr. Jeff Lewis to step front and center and “Squash That Beef” with a bunch of past names we know all too well. In other news, Scheana Shay claps back at many recent rumors, and nastiness, talks The Valley/ Lala and, last but not least, seems to blame Brandi Glanville for a whole lotta stuff. Still. Dorit Kemsley is unburdened but from what exactly. Vanderpump 2.0 prepares to premiere at BravoCon but all is not as i...

With a very tough reunion at hand, Tamra Judge looks ahead to RHOC Season 20 and explains all the things we can expect from Bravo’s longest running Housewife in history. Sorry Gunvalson. Andy Cohen has big news. Wendy Osefo’s worst nightmare comes true. Denise Richards wins big. Southern Charm prepares to premiere.  Last, but not least, the RHOC reunion looks shock, shine, soar and suffocate. 

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Jeff Lewis slams RHOC in a series of thoughts, ideas and criticisms that only Jeff Lewis would be capable of. Gizelle and Robin revisit Wendy’s arrest, alleged crimes and mug shot and offer some not so very nice words of advice. Gia pleads for Mama Tre’s RHONJ job. The RHONY OG’s reunite.  Fans react to Jill Zarin’s facelift. The Valley’s Jesse and Michelle finalize their divorce.  Lala and Janet Caperna get closer. Edwin Arroyave boos up and plans to hang with Joey Gorga. The countdown to BravoCon is officially on. Last, but sure not least, we re...

The RHOC finale has left the cast totally confused, shocked and divided over what some are calling Tamra Judge’s season long plan to take down, out and or eliminate Miss Gretchen Rossi. Now that Tamra has brought to light many Transphobic tweets which Gretchen denies liking, one thing has become crystal clear. Next weeks RHOC reunion is sure to be a game changer, if not cast changer, as we close out this season and head into RHOC 20. Wendy seems to be so worried about her Wife Swap episode, her RHOC future and exactly what she will say to th...

As Wendy and Eddie Osefo navigate their fraud charges and possible jail time, rumors, and nastiness, arise that Wendy is distancing herself from Eddie, throwing him under the bus, preparing to blame him for everything and edging toward a major full on divorce. Stacey Rusch comes to Wendy’s defense but Gizelle and Robin have other thoughts and quite a lot to say. Lisa Barlow is accused, again, of turning into Teresa Giudice and not for the reasons expected. RHOSLC’s “Suit Man” is exposed. Kyle and LVP move one step closer to reconciliation. Last, but not least, Bethenny and Kyle...

In addition to her many messages to her ex RHOBH colleagues, Garcelle Beauvais recently had a run in with PK and Mauricio on a night out in LA.  Melissa Gorga has taken accountability in the decades long feud with Teresa, but will Joe and Tre? Melissa also discusses the much talked about upcoming sit down and has a message for everyone no one saw coming. Danielle Olivera and Lindsay Hubbard film The Summer House spin off.  Julia Lemigova claims she has PTSD and, in other unrelated news, that her and Martina are doing better than ever.  More proof surfaces tha...

Garcelle Beauvais wants Erika Jayne off the show, but if Erika were to exit for any reason, would Garcelle really return to face Sutton, Dorit and the other diamond holders? Phaedra Parks heads back to court in order to help co-star Kelli Ferrell against her ex-hsuband who just so happens to be suing Bravo for $200 Million Dollars. Online chatter grows louder about The Osefo’s possible deportation but can Wendy and Eddie really be forced to leave the country? Stacey Rusch charms Andy Cohen. Riley Burruss is rumored to have thrown a drink at Georgia McCann. Fans don’t reco...

Melissa Gorga has new thoughts about reconciling with Teresa, about Joe’s make up with Teresa and last, but not least, the future of RHONJ with or without either / both of them.  Garcelle has put the nail in the proverbial coffin regarding her friendship with Sutton explaining that it is over… for good. With only a few weeks til the premiere of RHOBH, fans eagerly await Sutton’s response. Next Gen’s Season Two is already making headlines from behind the scenes of filming. Kim Z opens up about her new 100 million dollar boyfriend. Finally, Jeff Lewis explains exactly what led...