The Real Housewives Blog: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Melissa & Joe Gorga Cut Back Spending Over Fears Feds Targeting Them After Giudice Bust

Teresa and Joe Giudice‘s prison sentences didn’t just mean a lifestyle change for their family. RadarOnline.com has learned that ever since the legal crackdown, Teresa’s brother Joe Gorga and his wife Melissa have cut back their spending because they fear that they could be next!

“The Gorgas are in the same business as the Giudices,” a source close to the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars tells RadarOnline.com. “So that’s really hitting close to home.”

“There’s a fear: could the government come after them?” the source says. “Could the government be looking at them now and start digging into their books? That’s a scary thought.”

Though the Gorgas have nothing to hide and their books are clean, the couple want to avoid any hassle and are cutting back on conspicuous consumption, according to the source.

“Melissa has been kinder, a little bit more down to earth and really about her family,” the source says. “Before, Melissa really put an importance on material possessions and she’s not doing that as much anymore.”

“You’re talking about a girl who in her twenties had a dog named Gucci, was driving around in a Mercedes, and didn’t even have a pot to piss in,” the source continues. “That’s just how Melissa was. Now, you don’t see her like that anymore.”

“Teresa’s fate hit Melissa very hard, and it’s a real eye opener,” the source continued. “It puts things in perspective that material things are not as important. It really knocked her into reality a little bit more.”

“Joe Gorga has just been quiet lately too,” the source says. “He’s not really out in anyone’s face and is just kind of chill. He has been low key, which is not normal for Joe because Joe is always trying to put on a show for everybody.”

The Gorgas have taken a bite of “humble pie,” the source says.

“When you see something happen to someone who is so idolized for material wealth and makes a show of it, then you realize that doesn’t really matter,” another insider says. “What matters is you wanting to be with your children. It’s sobering for everybody who knows Teresa.”

Kandi Burruss and Usher's Ex-Wife Tameka Raymond Had Beef???

Friday, January 30, 2015

Kim Richards Opens Up About ‘RHOBH’ Drama, Sister Kyle And Brandi Glanville’s Fight

Inquisitr.com:

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards has taken center stage on the show. Between her friendship with Brandi Glanville, her strained relationship with Kyle, and the questions surrounding her sobriety, fans are dying to know what’s going on with Richards.

In her latest blog for Bravo, the Real Housewives star opened up about her sister’s fight with Glanville and her ongoing health struggles.

“I remember just wanting to leave so badly that I just kept on walking and didn’t even see the physical altercation between Brandi and Kyle. I was caught between a rock and a hard place. I mean one is my sister and one is my friend. I wanted to make it right, so I tried to speak to Kyle, but there was so much chaos between her and Brandi. Then the other girls joined in and at that point, I was frustrated and honestly wasn’t feeling well. I just wanted everyone to let me go home!”
As Richards admitted on the show, she had taken pain killers prior to the party because she was reportedly suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia, which landed her in the hospital just one day later.

“On the following day, my pain got even worse, so I spent the whole day getting tests done at the doctor’s. Next evening, I was admitted to the hospital. In my last blog post, I mentioned that I had been struggling with bronchitis and pneumonia for weeks. Well, the doctor said I had a fractured rib, ruptured disc, and hiatal hernia, which was caused by the increased pressure from coughing. No wonder I was in so much pain before poker night! I was in the hospital for nine days.”
Things on the show may have appeared to hint at a relapse, but Richards insists she’s still sober and healthy.

“If I were not strong in my sobriety today, I could never do the things I’m doing.”
As the Inquisitr reported earlier, Richards addressed her decision to take pain killers on Twitter after Tuesday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

After a fan wrote a message to Richards, which read, “I was so disappointed when U took those pills but I understand it’s a disease I wish U well & U R in my prayers, Kim,” she shared her response.

“Thank u Darcy looking back..? Me too!! But I honestly had a reason! I did nothing I shouldn’t have! Nothing u wouldn’t have!”

Teresa Giudice’s Life in Prison: Working Out and Dreaming of Spray Tans

ExtraTV.com:

“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice is taking advantage of her time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to get into shape.

A source told UsWeekly.com, "She's getting in the best shape of her life. Every night she hits the gym and has been asking friends to send her workout videos."

Giudice is also making a list of all the things she’s going to do when she's released early next year.

According to the source, Giudice "writes down everything she wants to do when she gets out,” and first on her list is a spray tan and a massage.

Teresa received her first visit from husband Joe and their four daughters on January 17, and a second visit on January 24, according to Us.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Concerned Kyle Richards Says Sister Kim Was Rushed To Emergency Room ‘Doubled Over In Pain'

RadarOnline.com:

Kim Richards, on Tuesday night’s edition of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, wound up in the emergency room after her sobriety was questioned once again.

While viewers didn’t find out what was wrong with the 50-year-old reality star (who has previously been in rehab for alcoholism) she insisted on her Bravo blog that she was suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia before the infamous poker party thrown by Eileen Davidson and her husband Vince Van Patten.

During the party scenes that aired on last week’s episode, Kim admitted to sister Kyle Richards that she had taken “something” for pain, which bothered Kyle so much that the party ended with a fight between the sisters.

And as Tuesday’s episode picked up, their co-star Lisa Rinna — who had previously asked Kim if she was drinking, which Kim denied — sighed, “When sisters collide, I don’t know what the f*ck to do.”

During Rinna and Kyle’s ride home from the party, Kyle, 46, revealed her concern about how Kim was dealing with the illness of her ex-husband, Monty Brinson.

As RadarOnline.com told you first, Brinson has been living with Kim as he battles cancer that began in his lungs and then spread to his brain and spine.

Rinna warned Kyle, “I know your sister is a sober person, but she did not seem sober to me.”

The former Days of Our Lives star, who is married to L.A. Law star Harry Hamlin, then dropped a bomb of her own in confessional.

“I know what Kyle is going through because I saw Harry watch both of his brothers drop dead of alcoholism within six months of each other,” Rinna said. “Unless anyone wants help, you can’t help them.”

NeNe Leakes Warns Kenya Moore and Claudia Jordan: Call Me Bipolar and I'll Sue

TMZ.com:

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes says it doesn't matter they're all on a reality show -- if Kenya Moore and Claudia Jordan don't zip their lips she'll sue.

Both Moore and Jordan got warned by Leake's lawyers Tuesday to stop damaging her brand with smack talk. NeNe's pissed at Jordan for calling her bipolar and, even worse, sporting bad veneers. Her beef with Moore is unclear.

Two things strike us. It's a little "pot calling the kettle black" because NeNe's been known to go after other cast members ... por ejemplo saying Claudia was such a tramp "her clit has left her body."

And you gotta wonder what producers think about their stars setting limits on the drama.

Coming from a steady name-caller like NeNe Leakes, this is too rich.

RELATED: Kenya Moore Posts Photo of Cease and Desist Letter From RHOA Costar NeNe Leakes

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Rumors Surface on Possible Return of Alexis Bellino to "Real Housewives of Orange County"

Inquisitr.com:

Could Alexis Bellino be a part of the upcoming 10th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County?

Although the mother of three was reportedly fired from the series years ago, a new report claims she may be headed back.

On January 21, LALATE reported the following.

“St. Louis resident Jim Edmonds is now following all current RHOC cast members on Twitter. But he is also following former cast members as well. Why is Jim Edmonds following Alexis Bellino on Twitter? Bellino is from Missouri, and Edmonds, born in So Cal, is a resident of Missouri. So is Alexis going to be filming with RHOC this season? That remains unclear.”
“Yet, if you think that Jim Edmonds was following Alexis before this season just because of their Missouri connection, think again. Twitter reveals Jim just started following Alexis in the last few days.”
At the end of last year, as reported by the Inquisitr, Alexis Bellino had allegedly led fans to believe she was coming back to The Real Housewives of Orange County through her postings on social media. However, at the time, a source insisted to Radar Online that Bravo had no interest in bringing Bellino — or any other former members of the show — back for Season 10.

“Alexis is desperate for attention and by posting it likely is trying to get people think she is returning to the show, but she is not. Don’t believe what you see there. None of the old housewives will be coming back to the show for this season. Bravo has no interest in their story lines, which is why they were gone in the first place!”
Weeks after the story was shared, a second report surfaced, claiming Bravo was interested in bringing Jeana Keough back to the series. Days later, Keough confirmed the news on Twitter, telling fans she was “thinking” of returning to the show.

Of Keough’s possible return, a source told Radar Online the following.

“Bravo has reached out to Jeana. They have asked her what is going on in her life with the hopes of understanding what a potential story line for her could be.”

Kenya Moore Discusses Appearance On "Celebrity Apprentice"

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

LuAnn de Lesseps Thinks She’ll Be Back In ‘RHONY’ Fold As Full-Timer

RadarOnline.com:

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps brushed off last season’s demotion on The Real Housewives of New York City, as the socialite defended her contributions to the reality show.

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, de Lesseps’ status on the reality show was reduced last year after a long-and-drawn-out contract negotiation with Bravo, at the end of which, the network scaled back her status to part-time.

But the socialite tells OKMagazine.com that the so-called demotion didn’t particularly impact her airtime or presence on the show, which she’s been apart of since its 2008 beginning.

“As you saw last season, I was part-time but I was really on every episode,” de Lesseps, 49, said. “I really pulled my weight in terms of the show.”

The Real Housewives of New York City royal predicted she’ll be figured in as a full-timer for the show’s seventh season — “I think I will be,” she said — as she thinks Bravo big wigs have realized “how important [she is to] the franchise.”

Whether she is or she isn’t, de Lesseps said it’s “not important to” her, as she loves “doing the show” regardless.

“I’m here because I want to be here,” she said. “Whether I have an apple in my hand it doesn’t matter to me.”

Jacqueline Laurita Updates Fans On Son Nicholas, Possible Return To 'RHONJ'?

Inquisitr.com:

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita has been struggling over the past five years with her son, who was diagnosed with autism. For Laurita, it has been an emotional struggle as she revealed that she felt a tremendous amount of guilt for not giving him everything she felt he deserved. While filming The Real Housewives of New Jersey, fans saw Jacqueline try just about everything to help her son.

Jacqueline Laurita has been out of the spotlight for a while, as she has been taking care of her son and raising her children in New Jersey. Laurita did make an appearance during the last episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, as Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe learned of their sentences. Laurita was clearly heartbroken.

According to a new tweet, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita is now revealing that things are going great since filming that little scene. In fact, when it comes to Nicholas, there are nothing but positive things to say.

“At 5 years old, my son may not be able to hold a conversation yet, but he’s reading & spelling things like MickeyMouse clubhouse & Baby Prodigy,” Jacqueline Laurita revealed about Nicholas’ progress, adding, “Nicholas just looked up the Barber Shape Quartet on his iPad all on his own. Yesterday he typed out Minnie Mouse Bowtique. Incredible memory!”

But just because she isn’t filming the show anymore doesn’t mean that Laurita is completely done with the spotlight. According to the Inquisitr, Jacqueline has been working on making a return to the show. Now that Teresa Giudice is locked up, Bravo has been looking for potential replacements. Since the show didn’t blow ratings out of the water last season, it is possible that it wouldn’t do well without a familiar face.

It is also possible that Kathy Wakile will return, as she and Jacqueline have become good friends. Rumor has it that Melissa Gorga will return as a downgraded housewife, and Dina Manzo won’t return at all.

Even if Jacqueline Laurita doesn’t return to the show, she has plenty in the works. Laurita has been working on two separate books about her journey with autism and personal beauty. It sounds like she has been able to create a balanced life, where she can both take care of her son, and work on her books.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Kyle Richards Slams Brandi Glanville In Blog, Says She 'Can't Be A Friend To Anyone'

Enstarz.com:

Reality star Kyle Richards isn't too happy with her co-star Brandi Glanville and she had some pretty harsh things to say about her after things turned physical between them.

Reality star Kyle Richards isn't too happy with her co-star Brandi Glanville and she had some pretty harsh things to say about her after things turned physical between them.

During Tuesday night's episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, viewers watched as things got physical between Richards and Glanville after Glanville physically blocked her from talking to her sister.

The new episode was fully of so much drama because apparently, Richards's sister Kim had started drinking again after months of sobriety.

Kim insists that she hasn't had any alcohol or drugs, but it's clear that she's lying and all of the women become concerned, especially Kyle.

Kyle tries to reach out to her sister but she is stopped by Glanville and then pushes her away.

In her cast blog, Kyle is opening up about the incident, and it's pretty safe to say that her friendship with Glanville is over for good.

"One thing that was very clear to me in watching this is that Brandi is not my friend. Never has been," the reality star wrote.

"I have tried to give her the benefit of the doubt but always kept her at arms' length. To see her pretending to be friends with me in the car ride to Eileen's and then turning on me made things abundantly clear to me; Brandi can't be a friend to anyone. Including my sister."

It's clear that Kyle isn't happy with Glanville and she thinks her new enemy has been intentionally trying to create drama between her and sister.

"Brandi clearly has been driving a wedge between my sister and me, which seems to have been her master plan from the beginning."

RHOBH airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

Demetria Mckinney Throws Shade at Nene Leakes and Phaedra Parks

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Adrienne Maloof ‘Playing The Field’ After Jacob Busch Split, ‘Not Heartbroken At All’

RadarOnline.com:

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof is single and ready to mingle!

Following a recent breakup with her much younger boy toy, Anheuser-Busch heir, Jacob Busch, 26, the 53-year-old former Housewife “is going to take some time out for herself and just be single for a change,” a close friend reveals to RadarOnline.com exclusively.

The RHOBH star first met Busch at a party for Robert Shapiro in Beverly Hills, Calif., in Sept. 2013.

“Everyone told her to be careful when she got together with him because of the age difference, but she assured her friends that she was in control,” the source says. “Adrienne thought that she was going to marry Jacob.”

Radar was the first to report that things started heading south for the cougar and her cub when Busch was caught sneaking over to Paris Hilton’s house, who is Maloof’s neighbor. “He never goes with Adrienne, and it’s obvious he isn’t going over there to borrow some sugar, or milk,” an insider previously said.

“Her divorce hardened her and she thought she was not going to be able to love again,” the insider tells Radar, referring to Maloof’s ex-husband, Paul Nassif, 50, who she divorced a year prior to meeting Busch.

“Now that she knows she is capable of loving again, she is playing the field,” the insider says. “Although Adrienne has a thing for younger men, the next guy she dates will definitely be more age appropriate.”

Claudia vs. Nene, Kandi Burruss Picks A Side

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Gia Giudice Releases Emotional Music Video Featuring Mother Teresa

EOnline.com:

Whoa. When we heard that Gia Giudice and her girl group 3KT were releasing a new music video, we definitely didn't expect to be reaching for a tissue by the end of it.

E! News has exclusively obtained the first look at the young reality star's creation for the band's song "Just 13," and it is one emotional and inspiring ride.

The track, which features Lil Cee, focuses on the obstacles that come with growing up in front of cameras.

The lyrics include, "Mama said be strong/ So against this storm I stand through it all/ It's just a joke to you/ I'm just another hashtag/ And if a camera crew followed you/ What would they see/ You're just like me."

Gia stands alone with a black background soulfully singing the lyrics—she sounds amazing, by the way—while images of family photos including her mom Teresa Giudice flash on the screen.

And if you aren't getting teary-eyed by now, the end will surely get you. The music video comes to a close with a home video of Teresa who tells her daughter, "It's not saying goodbye, it's saying see you soon," and blows a kiss to the camera.

Gia recently told E! News she had been preparing and supporting her mom leading up to the Real Housewives of New Jersey star's prison time.

"Me and my mom are extremely close. We're like sisters," she revealed. "Honestly, I was with her every step of the way. There were obviously things where she like didn't tell me, but basically like I was with her every step of the way...My sisters, they really had no idea. They would see things in like magazine but they really had no idea. It was really just me because I was older, I was 13 at the time and I did understand."

Jeana Keough Confirms Return To Real Housewives Of Orange County?!?

LALATE.com:

Jeana Keough’s RHOC 2015 return could once again blur the lines of BravoTV roles. Jeana Keough has returned to RHOC off and on for several seasons since her departure as a full housewife. But LALATE can exclusively report that in each return Jeana Keough did not secure a contract provision that would entitle her the full Housewife badge. Could next season be the same?

Jeana Keough’s return to RHOC is not anything new, LALATE can exclusively report. And while Jeana just teased fans about details this week, LALATE can report that her co-stars (and even new cast members) already knew it was happening.

BravoTV production’s Evolution Media has had a long history of wanting former RHOC co-stars to return to the series. But the manner in which they return is problematic. In 2012, LALATE exclusively reported the RHOC 7 was set to debut with new face Heather Dubrow. Dubrow, a seasoned Hollywood vet at the time, secured a full housewife provision for herself. Nevertheless the season did not star with Heather initially. Rather it began with Peggy Tanous. Tanous shot multiple episodes for RHOC7 and then exited the series. But when RHO7 aired, Jeana Keough, Peggy Tanous and Heather Dubrow all had scenes, and only Dubrow got a top credit. In fact, neither Tanous nor Keough got even a “friend of housewife” title that season despite significant scenes.

Jeana tells fans this week that she wants to return to the show. But LALATE can report that she has hardly ever left, filming virtually every season since her last full housewife season. But for reasons never explained, Jeana has not secured a full housewife contract in many years.

But if you think the RHOC credits on the TV broadcast are the same on DVD packaging, think again. During the 2011 season, Jeana Keough and Fernanda Rocha were both added to the cast once again. Rocha was confirmed by cast to be a full housewife. When the show when to DVD, Rocha on the packaging got that top credit. When the show went to TV, Rocha got no credit. What happened?

Keough’s entrance to the show could seemingly serve only one purpose: to create tensions with Tamra Barney. In 2011 LALATE reported “While Bravo has yet to give credit where credit is due, Keough was the singularly most explosive storyline in the penultimate and final episodes this season. Real Housewives of OC this season typically drew an approximate 1.5 ratings share. But the finale in which Keough takes on Tamra Barney drew an unprecedented 2.88 ratings share. The finale drew the highest rated episode of the season and seventeen percent increase in viewership since last year.” The credit was all Tamra vs. Jeana. Since that scene aired, Jena has hurled ton of massive allegations against Tamra (and Eddie). If Jeana joins RHOC again, expect all those allegations to come back to the front.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Joanna Krupa Officially Sues Brandi Glanville For Defamation and Slander

TMZ.com:

Joanna Krupa plans to clean out Brandi Glanville ... finally making good on her threat to sue over months of trash talk about her baby maker.

According to legal docs ... Krupa claims she experienced severe emotional distress when Glanville went on "Watch What Happens Live" ... and told the world JK has a stinky beaver. Now Krupa's slapped her ass with a defamation suit.

Glanville reiterated the scentiment multiple times ... and Krupa went ballistic about it last month.

If Joanna wins the suit -- filed by her attorney Ray Rafool -- she'll finally force Brandi to pay up ... but the move isn't without risk. Krupa's lady parts will now be up for discussion in open court.

The witness list should be ... interesting?

Well it's about time. And Joanna if you need a character witness to testify on your behalf, I'm totally available.

RELATED: Brandi Glanville Apologizes To Joanna Krupa, Fights Back Against Plastic Surgery Claims! Plus, Is She Getting Fired From ‘RHOBH?’

Alex McCord Moved To Australia....Like 4 Months Ago

Inquisitr.com:

Former The Real Housewives of New York star Alex McCord will no longer be seen around the streets of Brooklyn. This morning, Alex and her husband Simon Van Kempen announced that they will be packing their bags and moving across the world to Simon’s home country of Australia. The couple will take their sons, Francois and Johan, with them and continue to raise them down under.

“And we’re off,” Simon revealed on his social media accounts, “off to Australia to live! Our beautiful Brooklyn home went on the market this morning!”

That means the townhouse Alex McCord and Simon renovated while filming the hit Bravo show is on the market. The 6-bedroom townhouse in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood has an asking price of $2,695,000.

According to a new Bravo report, former Real Housewives of New York star Alex McCord will leave her life behind in Brooklyn to perhaps pursue a new career in Australia. McCord and Simon have not filmed for Bravo for years. Many were hoping that the couple would return, since they seemed so eager to film the show. Perhaps this is Bravo’s chance to expand the housewives franchise to New South Wales.

“After 18 years in New York for Alex, and 28 years outside Australia for Simon, we’ve made the decision to move to Australia to be with family. Over the last few years, all of Simon’s family have reconvened from as far as Europe to all live within 20 minutes of each other on a collection of beautiful beaches on the north coast of New South Wales. We are the last of the family to move back, and it’s time,” Alex McCord reveals about the decision to move to Australia.

“Our children have never had the opportunity to live within walking distance of grandparents and cousins, and with our two boys aged 8 and 10 it’s the perfect time for the extended family to enjoy each other. We both love New York City, and Brooklyn specifically, almost as much as each other; however, we’ve been there, done that and written the book—literally—on raising Little Kids in the Big City. It’s now time for a new adventure,” Alex McCord added.

Alex McCord was one of the many housewives who were fired after the controversial fourth season of The Real Housewives of New York, something that was covered by The Inquisitr. Not only were the women starting to display bullish behavior, but fans were also losing interest because Bethenny Frankel had gotten her own reality spin-off show, distinguishing the feud between Frankel and Kelly Bensimon.

Alex McCord continued to dish about the housewives for various websites, a job she could easily do from Australia. Since the Bravo franchise has been a massive hit in Australia, it doesn’t sound like it will be too hard for these two to find work.

I apologize for being super late with this one.

RELATED: Former 'Real Housewives' star sells Brooklyn townhome

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Kenya Moore Encourages Claudia Jordan and Porsha Williams' Ex-Husband Kordell Stewart to Date

Wetpaint.com:

Based on the promo for this Sunday’s episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, it looks like Claudia Jordan might be getting very close to Porsha Williams’ ex-husband, Kordell Stewart. In fact, Claudia and Kordell look so good together at the Sports One opening in Charlotte, North Carolina (Kordell is a partner in the venture) that Kenya Moore encourages them to date!

As you can see towards the end of the promo below, Claudia gives Kordell a very warm hug when she sees him at Sports One and soon the pair are sitting together taking cute selfies, swapping numbers, and giving each other a little peck goodbye.

What’s more? Kenya is all for this duo to take their flirtatious energy to the next level. “You’ve got clear chemistry,” she tells Claudia. “I think you should just go out on a date.” Considering the fact that Claudia and Kordelldo exchange numbers it looks like they might be entertaining the idea of going out on a date, though Cynthia Bailey swore on Watch What Happens Live on January 18 that Claudia and Kordell are just old friends who “go way back”.

Elsewhere in the promo NeNe Leakes tells Gregg about her fight with Claudia, Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss head to the OBGYN, Cynthia burns the “friendship contract” she had with NeNe, and Phaedra Parks learns when Apollo will be reporting to prison.

Kim Zolciak Attributes Figure To Nutrition Shakes After Accusations Of Photoshopping Super Slim Bikini Selfies

RadarOnline.com:

Did she or didn’t she?

Bravo star Kim Zolciak shared several bikini snaps on her Instagram on Tuesday, Jan. 20, sparking controversy over the authenticity of her suddenly slim waistline.

The mother-of-six wore two bikinis that showed off her fitter figure. In both snaps, Zolciak’s ample curves were on full display, while her legs and waistline appeared slimmer – and less natural, according to commenters – than usual.

Anticipating speculation, the Real Housewives star provided an explanation for her impressive physique:

“Trying on bikinis for my vaca with hubby..” wrote Zolciak, who married NFL player Kroy Biermann in 2011.

She added: “Thankful for @310nutrition for keeping me in check! The shakes really help me! You guys keep asking what’s my favorite flavor, honestly I’m torn between vanilla and chocolate! I LOVE peanut butter so I add that to the chocolate one, and I love strawberries so I add that to the vanilla one! It’s all depends on your preference. The cleanse is really helpful to jumpstart you! #NoFilter #HerveandAgent #ImPosingForYall #310shake #310Nutrition #MyHubbyLovesTheseCurves.”

Unfortunately, the reality star’s sexy snaps seemed to infuriate some Instagram users, who said her “unnatural” body must have been Photoshopped.

While Zolciak has undergone plastic surgery in the past – including a tummy tuck last Fall – she continues to deny any tampering with her recent posts.

After her last controversial photo in September, the reality star addressed her critics in a extensive Instagram post.

“I think I have officially read it all after posting my bathing suit pic yesterday!” she wrote to fans. “From photoshopping a thigh gap, to photoshopping my breast, to photoshopping a butt how about.. it’s me alllll F—KIN ME haters ..every last bit is ME!! Zoom in real f—kin close too… I dare you… no photoshopping!!”

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Kenya Moore Slams Brandi Glanville: 'That's Why Eddie Cibrian Left You For A Younger and Prettier Woman'

InTouchWeekly.com:

Leave it to Brandi Glanville to feud with Real Housewives from all the franchises — not just her own show!

Shortly after it was revealed that ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Joanna Krupa has plans to sue Brandi, another housewife — Kenya Moore — took a stab at the former model on ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’

The ladies haven’t exactly held back in the past. In previous weeks, Brandi has called Kenya fat and Kenya has said Brandi belongs in rehab — but yesterday, Jan. 19, they both managed to cross a line!

“Don’t make me beat your ass like Porsha Williams did,” Brandi said, referring to last year’s epic ‘RHOA’ reunion brawl.

Bragging about how she didn’t provoke the 90210 native, Kenya managed to provoke her, saying, “I didn’t bring up the fact that her husband left her for a younger, prettier woman.”

Oh no she didn’t!

But yes, she really, really did. Kenya later defended her dig, tweeting, “I had to read her! Can’t blame me after the ‘beat your ass comment like someone else did’ was a low blow not playing games [sic].”

Kim Richards Gets Back To Acting, To Guest Star On "Revenge"

EOnline.com:

Need to stir up some drama? Call in a professional.

Revenge is doing just that in its Jan. 25 episode, as the ABC hit series has recruited The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills standoutKim Richards to guest star, E! News has exclusively learned. And we have your first look at the Bravo reality star in action!

And no, Richards is not playing herself, but Stephanie, a society lady and friend of Victoria's (Madeleine Stowe), who is a member of Nolan's (Gabriel Mann) Southampton Beach Club.

Of course, like any great Revenge guest star, Richards' Stephanie will be packing some secrets in her suitcase when she heads to the Hamptons, as she and her friend Heather each have a secret or two that they're willing to pay good money to keep quiet.

Revenge is far from Richards' first acting role as she appeared in the films Escape to Witch Mountain, Return From Witch Mountain (and made a cameo in 2009's Race to Witch Mountain), and, more recently, Black Snake Moan, and made guest appearances on hit shows like The Dukes of Hazzard, Magnum P.I. and The Love Boat in the '80s. But Richards' is most well known for her work on the hit '70s show Nanny and the Professor as Prudence.

And in addition to Richards' troublemaker, we also have your exclusive first look at Suits and Firefly's Gina Torres in her recurring role as Natalie Waters, another Hamptons socialite who will be giving Victoria a run for her money.

Revenge airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on ABC.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Was Porsha Williams Really Dating A Married Man?

People.com:

There were no books on Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta", but there was plenty of "reading" going on.

"What you're witnessing right now is NeNe Leakes getting read," said her former BFF Cynthia Bailey about the ongoing battle between Leakes and Claudia Jordan in Puerto Rico.

It was Team Leakes vs. Team Jordan, after the wives were invited by Demetria McKinney to hear her perform.

"I usually try and keep it classy and above board, but I draw a line when I'm called a whore," said Jordan, who took on Leakes after she continued to give her the cold shoulder and Phaedra Parks continued to diss McKinney.

"I don't glue hair to my forehead," remarked Jordan, who called Leakes "George Washington" last week in reference to her new, short blonde wig, before taking a dig at her clothing line.

"This is off the runway," said Leakes.

"They don't make that size for the runway," said Jordan.

"I think Claudia said everything that anybody has ever thought of saying to NeNe," said Kandi Burruss.

"I got down on her level, and it kind of felt good," said Jordan, while Kenya Moore added, "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a beast."

McKinney and Parks did make amends before the "sex on the beach" party that Burruss held.

"I'm glad Demetria apologized," said Parks, who hugged McKinney. "I'm glad we're moving past this so we can more forward … I won't say anything about your music career."

The party did touch on one dirty secret: Porsha Williams's covert long-distance boyfriend.

"I don't know who Porsha is sleeping with at night," said Leakes, after Moore hinted that Williams was "the other woman". "I just know Porsha's able to date someone internationally and drive a nice car."

And Jordan took it one step further on the bus trip to see McKinney perform (where she and Leakes continued to feud over their hair and careers, before Leakes apologized to her).

"Why can't you just move on?" Williams asked Jordan.

"I don't appreciate the double standards," replied Jordan, who was upset that Williams laughed when Leakes demeaned her. "You found that entertaining? I know for a fact the man who bought you a car is an African married man," she continued, citing mutual friends.

"Porsha's Rolls Royce came from a married man," said Moore, as the wives flashed blurred cell photos of the mystery man.

"After the exchange on the bus, I'm definitely ready to go home," said an upset Williams.

Yolanda Foster: 'I Have Lost the Ability to Read or Write'

EOnline.com:

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster, who has been battling Lyme disease for the past three years, has relapsed.

In a blog post for Bravotv.com, the reality star revealed why she has not been so active on the site. "I would like to apologize for my lousy participation in the blogging department at the moment. Although writing is usually my favorite thing to do, I unfortunately have lost the ability to do so in an intelligent matter at this time."

In the heart wrenching post, Foster said that she has "lost the ability to read, write, or even watch TV."

"It feels like someone came in and confiscated my brain and tied my hands behind my back to just watch and see life go by without me participating in it," she revealed.

Foster relapsed this past December and has shared photos of her visits to the hospital on Instagram.

She most recently posted a photo on Jan. 18 of her in Singapore with her husband, David Foster, and the Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital staff as they are searching for a cure.

With the love of her family and friends, Foster remains optimistic. "I am a firm believer that God often uses our deepest pain as the launching pad of our greatest calling, so even though I have not found a cure, I have faith that I will," she shared.

Another reminder to never take life for granted. Get better soon Yolanda.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Bethenny Frankel Reportedly Creating "Skinnygirl Marijuana"

Claudia Jordan Refuses To back Down From NeNe Leakes

RadarOnline.com:

In a preview for the upcoming episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, the brutal feud between NeNe Leakes and Claudia Jordan continues in Puerto Rico, dividing the rest of the cast into two distinctive camps.

“Hollywood ain’t looking for you,” Leakes tells the former Deal Or No Deal beauty, who held her own against the show’s mouth that roared.

“Well, Atlanta is,” Jordan responded. “That’s why you’re so bothered.”

At that point, Kenya Moore declared, “It’s this team versus that team.”

And Jordan continued to explain that it was time to put Leakes in her place.

“I had to tell that raggedy a** b*tch what time it was,” she said.

Cynthia Bailey joined in and gave Jordan kudos for laying it on Leakes.

“This is to the new queen of reading,” she said, as she cheered on Jordan.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Adrienne Maloof, 53, Splits From Much Younger Boyfriend Jacob Busch, 25

Yahoo.com:

Looks like Adrienne Maloof's romance with Anheuser-Busch heir Jacob Busch has lost its buzz. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 53, has split from her much-younger beau of a year-and-a-half, 25, sources confirm to Us Weekly.

According to TMZ, which first reported the breakup, the relationship started to fizzle out last fall. Around that time, Maloof returned to RHOBH in a couple of cameos on the current season, bringing Busch along as her date. (She left the show after three seasons in 2013 but came back to "mend" some "unfinished situations," as she told Us last summer.)

Maloof and Busch first stepped out together back in October 2013, when they were spotted making out at an event in Hollywood. Days after that sighting, the reality TV veteran spoke to Extra about their romance, calling him a "lovely person."

"Both of our families have been in the spirits business for a long time, so he seems very familiar to me and comfortable," she said at the time. "He's a cool guy."

Prior to hooking up with Busch, Maloof briefly dated Sean Stewart, rocker Rod Stewart's 34-year-old son. And as RHOBH fans know, she was married for 10 years to plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif (now a star of E!'s Botched), with whom she has three sons. They split acrimoniously in 2012.

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Danielle Staub Reaches Out To Amber Marchese In Hopes of Season 7 Return To 'RHONJ'

RadarOnline.com:

Could Teresa Giudice be replaced by her ultimate enemy? The woman she called a “prostitution wh*re,” Danielle Staub, is secretly rallying for a return to the Real Housewives of New Jersey, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Both Dina Manzo and Teresa Giudice said on the reunion that they wanted Staub to come back. And while rumors have swirled for years, insiders tell Radar that the ousted villain is using new, cunning tactics to attempt a triumphant return.

“Danielle has been reaching out to the newbies of the cast,” a source close to Staub spilled. “She is trying to be sweet in hopes that they will like her and want her to come on the show with them.”

Specifically, the source pointed to twins Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano, as well as Amber Marchese.

“Danielle knows she has no friends in the other cast members,” the source elaborated. “For example, she knows Jacqueline and Caroline would never talk to her or have anything to do with her.”

On the same note, the source explained that, “Dina likely wouldn’t want anything to do with her either. Her comment that she wanted Danielle to return likely had more to do with trying to hurt Jacqueline at the time than a sincere hope she’d return.”

Even if 43-year-old Dina did want Staub, 52, to return, it likely would be hard for her to be chummy with her. She recently made up with sister-in-law Laurita, and communicating with Laurita’s arch-nemesis would be a slap in the face!

Even if 43-year-old Dina did want Staub, 52, to return, it likely would be hard for her to be chummy with her. She recently made up with sister-in-law Laurita, and communicating with Laurita’s arch-nemesis would be a slap in the face!

“Basically,” the insider concluded, “Danielle is desperate for a return to the show. She’s made that quite clear on social media and her reaching out to the new cast members is an obvious tactic to try to accomplish this goal.”

The 38-year-old Marchese confirmed, “Danielle has contacted m. She did reach out to chat. To be honest, she has been nothing but kind and sweet to me. She hasn’t brought up the show unless I’ve brought it up, but she has discussed her experience on the show with me.”

Joanna Krupa Reportedly Suing Brandi Glanville for 'Smelly Vagina' Slur

FOXNews.com:

It's "Housewife" versus "Housewife."

"Real Housewives of Miami" star Joanna Krupa is reportedly suing Beverly Hills Housewife Brandi Glanville for slander.

Krupa is taking Glanville to court in Florida for "slander, libel, defamation and/or the intentional infliction of emotional distress," according to documents obtained by Life & Style Weekly.

The magazine reports that Krupa is suing Glanville for inflammatory comments she made on "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen.

Glanville told Cohen in 2013 that Krupa slept with Housewife Yolanda Foster's now ex-husband Mohamed Hadid.

"She doesn't even know me!" Krupa told Life & Style.

Good. Seeing as this latest attack from Brandi the Evil Thot towards another 'Housewife' was totally crass and unprovoked, I hope Joanna sues, wins and gets that vile creature for all she has.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Camille Grammer Says Ex-Husband Kelsey Abandoned Her During Cancer Battle

SheKnows.com:

And rightfully so, we must add. While she may not be dishing out the drama on The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, it’s all good because Camille Grammer has had her share of real life drama. A lot of that drama has to do with her ex-husband, Kelsey Grammer, who Camille is still bashing!

Many Facebook and Twitter fans have been wondering how Camille Grammer has been doing these days, especially since her cancer battle back in 2013. These days, the former The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star is doing well, but that didn’t stop her from her bashing her ex-husband recently over his lack of support during her tough time!

But really, who can blame her? Grammer recently dished to Radar Online, revealing how hurtful it was that Kelsey did not seem to care one bit. Camille revealed that after being diagnosed with cancer, she tried to reach out to Kelsey, but never heard back. “We’ve had our issues, but we have two kids together. Put our history aside and just step up for the sake of the kids. The kids were scared that their mom had been diagnosed with cancer,” Grammer explained.

Camille insisted that if the roles were reversed, she would have reached out to Kelsey to see if there was anything she could do to help. Now, Camille is healthier, and has committed herself to helping women all over become more knowledgeable about cancer.

Demetria McKinney Vows She & Boyfriend Roger Bobb Will Survive ‘RHOA’ Drama

RadarOnline.com:

New Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Demetria McKinney vows in an exclusive RadarOnline.com interview that her longtime relationship with producer Roger Bobb will not be a casualty of the reality TV show.

“Once this is all done, we are walking away together,” McKinney, 35, insists to Radar.

McKinney got an unpleasant surprise when she learned while taping the show that Bobb had dated another woman during a “break” in their eight-year relationship. Despite the revelation, McKinney tells Radar he’s still “the love of my life.”

The “biggest strain” on the couple is the harm the reality television show could do to Bobb’s career as a film and TV producer, she reveals. “He is about his business and with our relationship being put out there it kind of makes it a part of a circus that he really didn’t need to be a part of.”

“This is something that he truly did out of love for me and because of that, that’s why I’m so very thankful for him,” McKinney continues. “But that’s also why I’ve tried my best to kind of do damage control as it pertains to him.”

How is that going? So far, so good — despite the drama over the other woman, she says.

“We are great,” she tells Radar. “We are in the best place we’ve ever been. We’ve prayed and we have talked. He is still my best friend.”

She and Bobb met when he was the supervising producer on Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and she was a co-star on the TBS sitcom. But the couple had to keep their dating a secret for years or else risk getting fired by Perry, who had a strict rule banning cast and crew relationships.

“There were dire consequences for that type of thing,” McKinney says. “He had no idea.”

McKinney shares that she learned the key to successfully dating someone you work with is to act “grown” when you have a fight. “We knew how to conduct ourselves. And if you ever say that you really cared about somebody, whether you’re with them or not, you won’t bash them. It’s just totally disrespectful to whatever you had to get out of a relationship and just start to spill the beans or start to run their name in the dirt.”

She makes no secret that she would say “yes” if Bobb proposed marriage, “But everything in it’s due time,” she says.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Kyle Richards and Yolanda Foster's Daughters Head Off to College

People.com:

It was a night of tearful farewells on Tuesday's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as Kyle Richards and Yolanda Foster said goodbye to their college-bound daughters.

"She's gone from a little girl living at home to an apartment," said Richards, as she sent her daughter, Alexia, off to the University of Arizona. "A part of me wants her to finish at U of A, but the twisted part of me wants her to move closer to home."

Joked Richards, when asked by her daughter if she had a child every time one headed to college: "Yes, I'm pregnant right now."

Richards and husband Mauricio tried to set a discretionary budget for their daughter, finally settling on $1,800 – yes, $1,800 – month, but things got real when they had to say goodbye.

"It hasn't sunk in that I'm going to leave her here," said a weeping Richards, before her husband also bid a heartfelt goodbye to his daughter. "The whole dynamic of our home changes with each child that leaves. I just want to run after her."

On the east coast, Foster said goodbye to daughter Bella, who was attending NYU, helping her settle into a new apartment.

The two shared a tender moment when Bella wrote her mother a letter apologizing for her DUI.

"The only thing I want is to gain back your trust," said an emotional Foster, reading her daughter's letter aloud. "I'm still your good girl … the one incident was a big mistake … but it doesn't define who I am."

Said Foster, hugging her daughter: "I still make mistakes, and I'm 50 years old … I feel confident about Bella's independence."

An emotional Eileen Davidson also sent her stepson Duke back for his last year of college in Texas.

"We went through all that stuff that blended families go through," said Davidson, who described a different experience being a stepmom, saying she never attempted to replace her stepchildren's mother. "I am excited and proud to have been a part of raising him … I love him."

Teresa Giudice Asks Friends To Keep Tabs On Ladies Man Joe Over Fears He’ll Cheat

RadarOnline.com:

When Teresa‘s away, Joe will play? Imprisoned reality star Teresa Giudice has asked friends to keep tabs on her husband Joe while she’s behind bars, RadarOnline.com has learned, because the mother of four is afraid he will hook up with a much younger woman.

Rumors of Joe cheating on Teresa have been rampant for years, but with Teresa behind bars there are fears, “he will get together with another woman,” an insider claimed. “Joe is quite the ladies man, and has never had any trouble attracting hot chicks. Believe it or not, Joe is quite charming, and flirts up a storm.”

As such, “Teresa has asked close friends to check in with Joe frequently, and be aware of any new women on the scene,” the insider said. “She is truly scared that Joe is going to stray.”

It wouldn’t be the first time.

In 2012, RadarOnline.com reported that Joe was spotted was at TGI Fridays drinking with another woman.

He was also busted having another rendezvous in 2013 with a mystery woman at Legends Diner, only 30 miles away from the New Jersey mansion he shares with his wife!

Teresa even stood by her husband when reports broke that he cheated on her with their nanny, Nicole Cemelli.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Claudia Jordan Thinks It's Time For NeNe Leakes To Leave 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'

TMZ.com:

Claudia Jordan wants to make two things clear: Her dislike of Nene Leakes is LEGIT ... and her pleasure point is doing just fine.

Claudia and Nene engaged in an epic war of words during the last "Real Housewives of Atlanta" -- when Nene accused Claudia of sleeping with so many men ... her clitoris had bailed on her. Whatever that means.

But CJ set the record straight in NYC Monday night with a gynecological update (based on her last shower) -- and took a few new shots at Nene for her lack of clever insults.

She even suggests ... it might be time for the reigning queen of 'RHOA' to move on.

Ooohh, yes she did!

Jeana Keough In Talks To Return To ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’

RadarOnline.com:

Jeana Keough is negotiating her return to The Real Housewives of Orange County, as producers are looking to the past to boil up future drama, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.

“Bravo has reached out to Jeana,” an insider dishes. “They have asked her what is going on in her life with the hopes of understanding what a potential storyline for her could be.”

The 59-year-old “has had lots of changes going on in her life,” the source continues. “Her daughter recently got married, her oldest son is dating someone new, and she has two exchange students that live with her and keep her busy!”

The last time we saw Keough on screen, she made up with Tamra Judge, 46, after an ongoing feud involving Judge’s ex-husband that had ended with Judge losing her cool and viciously throwing a drink in Keough’s face.

While Judge may have made up with Keough, last we saw, Judge was not on the best of terms with co-star Vicki Gunvalson — but hot tempers have cooled since then.

“Vicki and Jeana are still good friends,” the source said. “Vicki has made it publicly known on social media that she would love Jeana to come back, and the two definitely would have a great relationship.”

While one could intimate that the tension between Gunvalson and Judge could lead to Keough being used to stir the pot, the insider insisted production would have another reason for wanting Keough back: To act as a peacemaker.

Producers could “likely could use her for this role,” the insider said.

Since leaving the show, Keough has been working on getting in shape, as evidenced by her impressive body transformation.

“Jeana looks better than ever, which would only add to her confidence on the show,” the insider said.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Bethenny Frankel Responds to Allegations That She's Too Thin

EOnline.com:

Bethenny Frankel is getting real about those headlines surrounding her thin frame.

After photos surfaced of the Real Housewives of New York City star wearing a bikini shortly before New Year's Eve, some fans immediately sounded off claiming the Skinnygirl founder looked "too skinny" or "unhealthy."

But on Tuesday's all-new Meredith Vieira Show, the Bravolebrity insists that the criticism doesn't offend her.

"Well, I was sick over the holidays," she shared with Meredith Vieira. "I don't know, do I look bad? Do I look like I need to eat a burger?"

She added, "I don't know. I feel like, 'Who cares?' They are always going to say something. I do have a brand called Skinnygirl, so I am going to get beaten up for it. It would be bad if I were overweight and had a brand called Skinnygirl, could you imagine?"

No Worries! Teresa Giudice Is 'Doing Great' in Prison: Lawyer

People.com:

Teresa Giudice is settling into her new digs just fine.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 42, emailed her lawyer, James J. Leonard, Jr., several times this week to let him know she is adjusting to prison – and so far, it's been okay.

"She's doing great," Leonard, tells PEOPLE. "I got a series of emails from her and she is doing phenomenally. It seems like she is getting acclimated very well. She tells me that everybody is nice and everybody is treating her respectfully. She said both the staff and the inmates are being nice to her and that she is getting along fine."

On Jan. 5, Teresa surrendered to authorities at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, where she will be serving a 15-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

Her husband, Joe Giudice, 44, is planning to visit her this weekend, says Leonard. "I can only assume he is bringing the kids," he says.

While Teresa is in prison, Joe is caring for their four daughters, Gia, 13, Gabriela, 10, Milania, 8, and Audriana, 5. When she is finished serving her time, he will serve a 41-month sentence for similar charges.

"She is looking forward to visits from her children," says Leonard. "I think she wants to see them whenever she can."