Luann De Lesseps' Mother Says She Can't Have More Children

HuffPo.com:

As "Real Housewives of New York City" cast member Countess Luann de Lesseps tells the world she is trying to have a baby, someone claims that it will never happen -- and that someone is her own mother.
"Luann's tubes were tied after her last kid," her mother told me in June at the premiere party for the hit Bravo show. De Lesseps already has two teenage children, Victoria and Noel.

Knowing that Luann's quest to conceive was to be the main story line on Season 5 of "The Real Housewives of New York City," I asked her mother to clarify that statement three times. Each time, her mother insisted, "Her tubes are tied!"

"Luann, on the other hand, is sticking to her baby tale. If she said that, it's my mother’s way of joking," Luann said. "She had seven children, and at this point, she would rather travel with me than babysit, but it's absolutely not true."

For once, could reality TV really be real? Does Luann's mother have such a great sense of humor, or has the stork untangled those tubes?

At press time, the countess still had not conceived.

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Taylor Armstrong Finally Buries Husband Russell

Celebuzz.com:

Almost 12 months after he committed suicide, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong finally buried her late husband Russell last Friday at a private service in Los Angeles, Celebuzz has confirmed.

Russell’s cremated ashes were divided between his Texas-based family and Taylor, after a battle over where the businessman would be buried.

Taylor, 40, interned an urn with her portion of Russell’s ashes at a plot in the Columbarium of Morning Hope section of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, Calif. on August 3.

“Taylor Armstrong attended the placement of Russell’s urn,” a source told Celebuzz. ”She was the only one to attend and left a single flower, at the site. Russell was interred in a classic cross mahogany urn.”

Taylor also had a heart keepsake jewelry made with part of Russell’s remains inside, the source added.


Celebuzz has learned another urn containing Russell’s remaining ashes was sent to Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas, where his surviving family members, including mother John Ann Hotchkiss, wanted to bury him.

“Taylor was due to go through with the ceremony months ago but it was canceled at the last minute. She finally was able to say goodbye last Friday,” the source, who asked not to be identified, said.

Russell’s remains were not present when a private service was held soon after his death, a memorial that was attended by Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle and Kim Richards and Adrienne Maloof and her husband Paul Nassif.

Russell, 47, was found hanged in his bedroom on August 15, 2011. He did not leave a note, but his death was ruled a suicide after an autopsy.

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Dina Manzo Says She And Sister Caroline Will Reconcile Some Day

HuffPo.com:

Dina Manzo returned to the network that gave her "Housewives" fame on "Watch What Happen: Live" (Sun.-Thu., 11 p.m. ET on Bravo). The former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star talked about her strained relationship with sister -- and current cast-member -- Caroline Manzo.

Since a 2011 reunion show, Caroline has been saying that the sisters' falling out was in large part due to cast-mate Teresa Guidice. But Dina has been insistent on saying that simply isn't true, and she reiterated it again on Andy Cohen's show.

As for the current state of her relationship with her sister, Dina said, "It’s gonna be OK one day. We’re gonna be back to normal ... As weird as things are ... if either one of us needed each other, we would be there in a heartbeat."

It was encouraging news for Cohen, who was happy to hear that the sisters are working on mending their friendship, without ever fully abandoning that special familial bond.

Tune in to "Watch What Happens: Live" every Sunday through Thursday at 11 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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LuAnn de Lesseps Makes 'Racist' Indian Remark, Upsets Carole Radziwill

RadarOnline.com:

Carole Radziwill and Countess LuAnn De Lesseps clash over a racially insensitive faux pas in a preview clip from Monday's upcoming Real Housewives of New York City.

LuAnn's use of the phrase "Indian" -- in lieu of Native American -- irritates Carole, who informs her, "Anyone over the third grade knows not to say 'Indian.'"

The beautiful Countess -- who has Native American blood on her father's side -- responds by chanting while patting her mouth, mocking Carole's cultural sensitivities. 

Carole incredulously says, "Native American … I don't know … everyone over the third grade …"

The Countess tries to blow it off, saying her boyfriend "always calls me his Wild Indian," which doesn't offend her. 

Carole says in an off-camera interview that the LuAnn's words rubbed her the wrong way, as Native Americans have a "history of being neglected, discriminated against and abused.

"And that is something you don't joke about," she adds.

Carole explains to the Countess, "I think the point was that Native American vs. Indian … nobody says Indian anymore because it's politically incorrect," but the Countess isn't swayed.

"Isn't there a museum in Washington called the American Indian Museum?" she asks in an off-camera interview.

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Teresa Giudice's Daughter Milania Bullied Online

Examiner.com:

“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice may be proud of her daughters, but a recent Facebook picture of her daughter Milania showed that fans are less than pleased with her daughters and Facebook members decided to bully her online. On Aug. 4, a report was released by Gather that explains just how people bullied Milania on the social media network. The worst part is that many of the comments were written by adults, essentially attacking a young child.

The picture sparked conversation because a fan of the show posted a picture of Milania on Bravo’s official Facebook page and asked fans if they missed Milania on the previous episode, as the cast went to Napa Valley without the children. While the person who posted the picture probably had hoped to spark some positive conversation, people were less than pleased to be reminded of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice’s children. Some of the comments included “troll,” “brat,” and “b*tch.” One person even went as far as to say that they wanted to “whip the sh*t” out of Milania.

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Sheree Whitfield Speaks On Life After "Real Housewives"

TooFab.com:

What's life like after "The Real Housewives?"

For former Atlanta housewife Shereè Whitfield, the time away from the cameras has allowed her to focus on her passion: fashion. The reality star dished on her new venture with toofab's Lawrence Yee, and cleared up some unresolved storylines.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" fans will remember her She by Shereè fashion line. Well, She by Shereè is back -- as a new online boutique shebysheree.kitsylane.com.

Over 2,000 entrepreneurs have created their own businesses on Kitsy Lane. Shereè's site focuses on jewelry, highlighting bold, colorful items at affordable price points (items start at $20). "You see some pieces from some fabulous designers, some everyday pieces," she explained. "Accessories make an outfit. You can take an outfit from blah to the top of the party with just a statement piece."

Shereè will feature new pieces weekly and give fashion advice via her site as well.

Since fans won't be seeing her on the "Real Housewives," Shereè also took the opportunity to answer lingering questions from the show.

toofab: Is your daughter Tierra married? There were online reports that she eloped.

Shereè: No, Tierra would never elope. She wants her mom at the wedding. Tierra is not married, they [Tierra and Damon] are still together.

toofab: What's the status of Chateau Sheree (the large home that's seemingly been under construction forever)?

Shereè: It’s going really good. Every now and then I’ll have a fan ride by and take a picture and post it on the Internet. It’s moving along. It’s taking way longer than I anticipated but they’re doing a great job. This is a home I want my kids to grow up in. It’s not something that’s going to be done fast. It takes time. It’s going to be super fabulous when it’s done.

toofab: How's the custody battle [with ex-husband Bob Whitfield] been going? We saw it being played out on the show.

Shereè: Unfortunately yeah. It's been at a standstill.

toofab: Are you going to be watching the new season of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta"? Will you be watching NeNe Leakes on her new show?

Shereè: I don’t know about her new show but I will definitely continue to support the housewives, I’m still friends with some of those girls. Whether we’re friends or not, I wish all of them the best.

toofab: NeNe has a supporting role on a NBC sitcom ["The New Normal"] this fall.

Shereè: When I met her 12-13 years ago she was acting, so that’s right up the alley.

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Alexis Bellino Has a New Job

Wetpaint.com:

Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino might not be appearing on Fox 5 these days, but that’s not going to stop her from informing the public! According to a new press release, Alexis has gone from patient to weekly beauty tip columnist for CosmetiCare.com.

Covering information on cosmetic procedures, skin care, self-image, and more, Alexis will write a beauty “Secret of the Week” feature and collaborate with the doc who performed her rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Michael Niccole.

The surgeon said of the news, “We are honored to be able to help Alexis maintain and enhance her outer beauty … And we are excited to have her contribute to our website with regular beauty tips and secrets that will help all of our patients look that much better … The new feature from Alexis will help our patients find the right beauty regimen for their personal skincare needs. The products available in our online store and at our practice locations have been hand-selected for their premium ingredients and reliable results."

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Brandi Glanville Responds to Rumors She Had Sex in Kyle Richards’s Bathroom

Celebuzz.com:

In an apparent effort to change the subject, Glanville said she could confirm one detail about Beverly Hills Housewives drama — and was happy to talk about it: During costar Kyle Richards‘ annual White Party, which was taped for the Bravo TV show, Glanville said she was not having sex in the bathroom.

Glanville had been reported by RadarOnline.com Monday to have been caught having sex in the bathroom at the Housewives swanky soiree.

“There was a kiss, for sure, but there was no S-E-X,” Glanville said, with a laugh. “Sadly, I mean, hopefully, at some point, but that night, no. It was really over-exaggerated, and people made a big deal out of it and I was like, no.”

“It’s like, ‘Brandi was in the bathroom having sex,’ then it gets bigger and bigger and worse and worse as it goes through the party. It started out innocent enough,” Glanville says, comparing the story to an adult version of the children’s whispering game, Telephone.

Glanville explains, “Me and Lisa were by the bathroom with a cute man. Then, it ended up with a quick kiss. Lisa was like ‘You can’t do that.’ I was like, ‘Haha — really?’ Then, cut to people saying there was moaning and groaning in the bathroom, and there was sex and that did not happen. I mean, she [Lisa] was right there.

The cameras were down. No one saw it except for her and she knows it didn’t happen.”

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Jacqueline Laurita Skips Reunion Show Over Hatred Of Teresa Giudice???

I'm sorry but if this news is true than Jacqueline Laurita is officially a coward. I mean, two years in a row not attending the reunion show?!? It's the REUNION show for chrissakes!!! Then too, how could Bravo not have it in every 'Housewives' contract that they MUST attend the reunion show? I mean Jacqueline's setting a dangerous precedent here:

The feud between Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Giudice has been an epic battle and now RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that Jacqueline hates Teresa so much that she even skipped the reunion show because she didn’t want to see her!

According to Kim Granatell, who was previously on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jacqueline showed up at her house the night of the reunion in tears.

“Jacqueline seemed so traumatized that night, so we sat on my couch, had a few shots of Cafe Patron and chatted ‘til 3 a.m., Jacqueline telling me that she hated Teresa Giudice, and that I had been right about her all along,” Kim G told Fox News’ Tom Murro.

“She was crying and completely broken over the mess the show had become and I was comforting her.”

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Jacqueline and Teresa’s fights have ended their friendship, and Jacqueline has said she has “no more interest in being friends with Teresa.”

And Kim G confirmed their falling out happened ages ago.

“Jacqueline said she didn’t trust anyone, and she was very disappointed in Teresa.”

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Sheree Whitfield Opens E-Commerce Boutique

Wetpaint.com:

The construction on Chateau Sheree may be moving along since Sheree Whitfield told us exclusively that she was leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta earlier this year, but as far as we know, Sheree herself has been pretty quiet.

Aside from turning up at a party in Philadelphia last month, Sheree has kept a relatively low profile. However, she recently announced her newest business venture — an E-Commerce boutique!

That’s right, kiddies. Stylish Sheree is getting back to her fashionable roots with her own Kitsy Lane online store!

According to a press release, the boutique will provide Shereé with a great venue “to share her favorite pieces of fashion jewelry,” and it will also allow her to “give style advice, engage her audience and encourage them to create their own boutiques on Kitsy Lane.”

Sheree seems super psyched about her new project, revealing, “I'm so excited to be partnering with Kitsy Lane and supporting a community of women and their entrepreneurial efforts.”

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Ramona Singer Found It "Really Inappropriate" for Aviva Drescher to Bash Her Ex

USmagazine.com:

After Ramona Singer rushed through an "uncomfortable" dinner party with Aviva Drescher on Monday's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, Singer, 55, blogs with Us Weekly about her side of what went down. 

Being in Miami was so much fun. Ranjana [Khan] owns a stunning apartment in an up and coming area. It has always been very commercial in what's called the design center.

Before we went to her home, Aviva told me our host expected us to go into the pool for facial yoga. Aviva was freaking out to me saying she forgot her swimming leg and she didn't know what she was going to do. She was in a major panic. Aviva, even though she has a prosthetic, wanted to be able to show everyone she can do what they all can. She said, "How would it look if everyone goes in the pool but me?"

She was willing to be uncomfortable and have a water logged leg to show she is like everyone. I, of course being protective, said "Don't worry, I won't get into the pool, I won't take off my cover up. I'll just stay on the edge so you won't stand out by not going in." After she went into the pool, she was concerned that her leg would become overly wet, like a sponge. Too much time in the water and it gets completely saturated.

Let's move on to the dinner at Aviva's home. Harry Dubin is a good friend of mine and I find it really inappropriate to talk about him behind his back when he's not there to defend himself. They share a child together and I found this disrespectful to the child as well. Besides that, the conversation was going nowhere positive and that's why I did my best to end it.

I could not believe the way George, Aviva's father, was talking! I was so shocked that he would speak and act this way with mixed company. It made every one uncomfortable. I thought the best way to handle this was to make sure the dinner ended as quickly as possible. This is why I went into the kitchen and said bring the main course.

Rather than upset my hosts, Aviva and Reid, I played into the vulgar humor of George all weekend long to keep the peace. This is contrary to the way I normally would handle a situation like that.

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Source Says Reason For Adrienne Maloof Divorce Is Fame Went To Dr. Paul Nassif's Head

RadarOnline.com:

Adrienne Maloof has been keeping a low profile since the news of her split from her husband Paul Nassif broke, even skipping the reunion for her reality show, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that one of the reasons behind their breakup was the way he dealt with their new found fame.

Since joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,  the couple has skyrocketed to fame, with their every move catalogued by Bravo's reality cameras, and a source close to the couple said that while she handled it with grace, Paul struggled with their exposure.

"Paul let the fame go to his head. He was jealous of Adrienne's success, and he didn't handle that well."

As Adrienne's business opportunities soared, the source said his attitude soured. "Paul has always been envious of his wife, and he got crankier as they became celebrities."

The couple, famous for bickering on the show, also struggled behind the scenes.

"Paul was a completely different person in front of the cameras, the way he acted for them was all for show; he turned it on for them, and then he turned it off when the cameras went away.

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