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Alex McCord Claims Bethenny Frankel Made ‘Laughable’ $400 Offer To Appear On New York Housewives Talk Show Reunion

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Bethenny Frankel was so desperate to reunite her former Housewives costars on her new talk show, the embattled entrepreneur offered $400 — a paycheck that both Jill Zarin and Alex McCord considered to be insulting, RadarOnline.com has been told.

We broke the story: One of Frankel’s producers contacted the ex-Bravolebrities to request they appear on a special episode of the ratings-challenged show, which premiered in early September.

Both Zarin and McCord — who starred alongside Frankel on RHONY for three seasons — rejected the approach.

“The show called Alex’s publicist and told them about their grand plan, but said that all they could offer her was $400 — which is less than the SAG minimum,” a source told Radar.

“A reunion of that scale and significance is worth a lot more than pocket change. Alex kindly said no.”

An insider told Radar that Frankel, 41, was left “stunned” after the rebuttal.

“Bethenny’s bosses suggested she call Jill and Alex personally, but she absolutely refused,” a production insider said.

In a YouTube video posted last on Wednesday, McCord — the married mother-of-two — confirmed our report and revealed that she considered the offer to be “laughable,” but did not detail how much money was suggested.

“I said, ‘Show me the money,’” McCord said. “Her offer was laughable. It was less than union scale. I would make more money sending one fashion tweet.

“Also, I am savvy enough to know that unless the show is live, that any promotion I do of my products… will all end up on her cutting room floor.

“So why do it? If there is ever a New York City Housewives reunion, it should be on a grand set, with a big budget, the talent should be paid, it should be beautiful.”

McCord added that she was not mad at her one-time costar, but said: “The thing is, if she wants me, she has got to make it worth my while!”

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The Real Reason For Lisa Vanderpump & Adrienne Maloof’s Fight Revealed

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Lisa Vanderpump started out as friends with everyone on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that not only is she on the outs with her former partner in crime, Brandi Glanville, and Kyle Richards, but the real reason she and Adrienne Maloof had a falling out was over a bad business deal.

The British diva’s fractured friendship with her former neighbor began at the end of season one, with the ladies having a showdown at the reunion, an embittered second season and Adrienne eventually leaving the show, but the problems are apparently all tied up in money.

“Lisa and Adrienne were investing in business deals together and they didn’t go well,” a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com.

“There was a lot of money involved and everyone ended up losing money and Adrienne and Paul were furious. They felt like they hadn’t been told the truth by Lisa and that is when the tension started.”

The Bravo reality stars had a slew of nasty on and off camera fights about Adrienne’s children and her subsequent separation and divorce but the source said all of the bad feelings started from soured business deals.

“The fights about Adrienne’s kids was a serious problem for her but the real issues were over money.
Money is always a problem and when the business deals all started falling apart so did the friendship.”

Now that Adrienne is off the show they two women have zero interaction, but the source said the bad feelings will never go away.

“There is almost nothing that would happen to make Adrienne and Lisa be friends again.”

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Adriana De Moura Dishes On Making Up With Joanna Krupa, Admits She Was ‘Afraid’ & ‘Anxious’

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Adriana De Moura and Joanna Krupa’s volatile relationship has been a major focus on the Real Housewives of Miami and their fights have rivaled the New Jersey ladies but RadarOnline.com has the exclusive details about why they called a truce.

Their makeup session was a shock to viewers of the show who were convinced that the two beauties would only bury the hatchet in each other’s backs, but De Moura explained that it was not easy to get there and that she was “afraid” and “anxious” about their meeting.

“It doesn’t make any sense to be fighting with her,” the brunette beauty exclusively revealed to RadarOnline.com about her blonde rival.

“The big fight started when she jumped in and we became enemies, but we’ve realized it was a reaction to a situation and so now we’re trying to put that all behind us,” De Moura explained.

“I’m in such a good place in my life and I don’t want to spend any energy fighting with Joanna.”

De Moura was 51 minutes late for the meeting with Krupa, and she explained her tardiness to Radar.

“I am Brazilian, we are notoriously late.  It was British versus Brazilian time.  But there were a lot of procrastinations on my part.  I was afraid, anxious and all of that plays in deep down so I was dragging my feet afraid of what would happen.”

Recalling their original fight, De Moura said that she was provoked by Krupa.

“As if I was just out of the blue getting angry? She forgets quite easily. I spent one hour of her insulting me, cussing and everybody has a breaking point.  I emphasized my reaction. I’m usually an easy person to get along with but don’t step on my toes.  I was standing my ground.”

“It is hard to live with a grudge and it is harder to hate than love. Hating somebody is negative and that is hurting me. I want to be free to be happy and free to love.”

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Caroline Manzo’s Husband Albert Accused Of Cheating

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Did the Housewives curse hit Caroline Manzo’s seeming strong marriage too? A shocking report that Al Manzo was cheating on his wife of 29 years has rocked what many thought was a stable marriage, but just in time for interest to be drummed up for her spin-off show.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star’s marriage has apparently been under strain for a while, with a source telling Life & Style magazine “During filming of the fifth season, Caroline realized her marriage wasn’t picture perfect.”

Johnny Karagiorgis’ wife Penny Drossos reportedly revealed Al Manzo’s affair at an event with all the RHONJ cast but the cheating accusations were edited out of the scene that aired on the show.

This was the same event that culminated in a bloody brawl between Jacqueline and Chris Laurita, Joe Gorga and Johnny.

Caroline was “distraught and terrified that the rumors would become a story-line that would destroy her supposedly rock-solid marriage.”

The marital troubles have been simmering for some time the report claims.

“Tensions started to rise between Caroline and Al over his work schedule. She thought it was important for Al to take time off from work to spend more time with the family. It really frustrated Caroline that Al refused to listen to her. He would continuously put work before their relationship and his family.”

Al dismissed the cheating claims and told the magazine that he has been faithful to his wife, and she reportedly believes him.

“He’s a good man,” Caroline said about the father of her children, saying that IF he cheated they would get through it.

“If we didn’t have the relationship that we have, it would be different.

“I would go to hell and back for him, and he would do the same. So of course it’s worth the fight.”

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NeNe Leakes Says Bridesmaids Drama Ruined Her Friendships

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NeNe Leakes may regret some of the choices she made for her million dollar wedding.

When she selected a roster of reality stars including Cynthia Bailey, Laura Govan, Marlo Hampton and Jennifer Williams to be her bridesmaids, she had no idea what would follow.

This week, we watched Diana Gowins lay into Marlo for being “loose” and “opportunistic,” on I Dream of Nene: The Wedding and the ladies say that’s just the beginning of the chaos.

In a recent interview with the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Nene revealed some of her friendships have been damaged by the drama.

“It affected our relationship; I have to say. A few of these girls I was very close to,” she said. “Our relationship was definitely affected.”

All of the bridesmaids’ bickering put a damper on Nene’s big day.

“They totally forgot that I am a bride. They forgot the role of a bridesmaid,” she said. “They have a lot of attitude.”

While Nene didn’t choose a Maid of Honor, Cynthia was the one by her side at the alter.

“I was first and I don’t know what that means. I definitely got the party started,” said Cynthia. “I don’t know if that symbolizes anything special, but I definitely felt honored that [husband Peter Thomas and I] were the first ones to come out.”

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Bethenny Frankel Addresses Botox Rumors, Tells Doctor Who Criticized Her Face To ‘Shut Your Pie Hole!’

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Bethenny Frankel has one thing to say to the doctor that says she’s had too much Botox – shut your pie hole!

The outspoken talk show host ripped Park Avenue physician Dr. Robert Guida in a hilarious rant and RadarOnline.com has the video of her talking about the Botox face fixer she’s definitely done before.

“I have a new boyfriend and he has botched me up. Yes, bloggers who have no idea what they are talking about are writing that I have a new boyfriend named Botox, who has really botched me up. Folks I am here every day, 57th and 11th where the pink awning is, as long as they’ll let me do a show I’m here, if you want to come here, you can ask.”

Bethenny, 42, showed a scary picture where her eyebrows are arched and her skin looks particularly smooth.

“Yes, that’s the picture that they posted because I make the face every day of course. So I just want to show you something. That’s that. Those are my wrinkles in my forehead, these are these guys over here.

“Now, I am not saying I haven’t ever done Botox,” she admitted.

“I am not saying I wouldn’t do Botox but I am not doing Botox on the regular because I am not one of those people that walks up to a mirror and says, ‘Hmmm, let me look at myself, let me see what I need to fix, let me see what I can do.’ That’s not really me and I believe in everything in moderation. If you want to do something to make yourself feel good do it. Of course, take precautions, ask your doctor, read up on something.

Although she’s got a killer figure and her Skinnygirl drinks line, Bethenny says she doesn’t live a totally organic life.

“You want to know what you are doing. But I eat Cheetos, I use artificial sweeteners, I don’t do it all the time, once in a while and that’s what I believe in, balance.

Bethenny then challenged the doc who criticized her face.

“So, Dr. Guida. Okay, Dr. Robert Guida is the one who commented on my face. A. I’ve never met you. B. You’re not my doctor. C. Shut your pie hole and go back to your corner. If you are going to write it come up to the pink awning and say it to my face bizzitch, okay? Say it to my wrinkled face!”

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Lisa Hochstein Can’t Find "Soft Porn" Slanderer

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It’s been nearly a year since The Real Housewives of Miami’s Lisa Hochstein filed a slander lawsuit against someone who posted a web comment about Hochstein being an escort and doing “soft porn” – and Miami-Dade County court officers don’t seem to be able to find the alleged offender!

In October Hochstein, the wife of well-known Miami Beach plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein, filed against one Jessica Lederman.

According to the lawsuit, Lederman wrote in the comment section of an “entertainment website” that Hochstein turned tricks in Las Vegas and did blue scenes on video.

Thing is, the lawsuit is practically at a stand-still as, records show, process servers can’t find Lederman!

In January, Hochstein told the Miami Herald’s Lesley Abravanel that the fact the Hochsteins had Lederman at parties at their house made the “betrayal” even worse.

Clearly, Lederman had it wrong.

Hochstein, her website points out, did three Playboy pictorials – and we all know that’s miles apart from soft porn!

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Dina Manzo Issues Ultimatum To RHONJ--Fire Jacqueline Laurita Or She's Not Coming Back

Of course, Dina could put an end to all the gossip about her coming back to RHONJ by issuing a statement stating clearly that she has zero interest in returning, but she's too narcissistic and passive-aggressive to do something like that.

RadarOnline.com:

The Real Housewives of New Jersey needed a major cast shakeup but RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that Dina Manzo gave the producers an ultimatum – fire Jacqueline Laurita or I’m not coming back.

”Dina wants to come back but wants Jacqueline fired first, because she is afraid of fighting with her,” a source close to the situation told Huffington Post blogger Tom Murro, and said Jacqueline had to be gone for her return because of their old feuds.

”Dina doesn’t want to be exposed for who she really is. Dina forgot about her brother or sisters ability to be on the show.”

The source said Danielle Staub was the real instigator of all the old fights and that a Jacqueline/Dina feud goes back to season one.

”Jax stopped Danielle from exposing Dina so many times by refusing to film with her if she said anything about her. Jax told Danielle that if she said anything about Dina, she would not be friends with her anymore. Danielle always told stories about Dina and everyone else’.

”Jacqueline always protected Dina until she dragged her in the season one finale wanting her to lie for her while she cowardly let Caroline cover for her.”

True to the Housewives curse, Dina’s own marriage may be in trouble as well, but the source said her status will all depend on her own success. Dina revealed in February that she and her husband had separated, but they may not actually be getting divorced.

‘If Dina makes enough money on her own then she can leave her husband, if not she’s going back to him. She’s already attempted a few shows to further herself but they fell apart. RHONJ was her only option to stay in the limelight for now.”

The source said bringing Dina back will make for great television.

”The onion will be unpeeled next season on the RHONJ.”

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Jill Zarin Talks About Recent 'Real Housewives' Firings

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With news that Alexis Bellino, Gretchen Rossi and Taylor Armstrong were fired from their Real Housewives gigs, former New York cast member Jill Zarin gave an insider's perspective on why the women were let go. 

Zarin will appear via Skype on tonight's episode of Ross Mathew's talk show, Hello Ross! to explain what may have happened behind the scenes, admitting that she herself was fired from the NYC franchise. 

Zarin told Mathews she called up Orange County's Vicki Gunvalson, who couldn't confirm the news, but did tell Zarin that she wouldn't be surprised if it were true. 

The signs that a cast member would be fired are all too obvious, Zarin explained.  Producers who used to ask what she was doing for the next six months would all of a sudden stop inquiring about her long-term schedule.  At that point, Zarin said, it's quite obvious that you're being let go. 

Is there any bad blood between Zarin and the network? 

No, says Zarin.  In fact, she talks to Andy Cohen on the regular.  As for the person she dislikes most from her franchise?  "Mean girl" Ramona Singer. 

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Teresa & Joe Giudice Won’t Let Gorga's Raise Their Kids If They Go To Jail

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Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Giudice insisted they were innocent of the 39 fraud charges against them in an explosive interview with Andy Cohen on Sunday night’s Watch What Happens Live.

And in a shocker that shows their family feud with Teresa’s brother Joe Gorga and his wife Melissa is alive and well, Joe said his in-laws haven’t been supportive — and would NOT be called on to raise the Giudice children if Teresa and her husband have to serve jail time!

“If God forbid, something should ever happen to where we would have to worry about where the kids would go, it wouldn’t be Melissa and Joe,” said Juicy Joe, the father of his and Teresa’s four daughters.

“I would have my sister, I’d have my brother,” take care of the children, Joe said. “But I definitely don’t think my kids would want to go with Melissa and Joe after all the things that they say on television about their mom.”

Then, when asked if Teresa’s brother and his wife had been supportive during the Giudices’ indictment scandal, Juicy snapped, “Not really.”

He said they phoned “here and there.”

As far as where the kids will go if the worst happened, Teresa insisted, “I’m not thinking about that right now.

“I’m focusing on just staying positive, being a mom.”

Andy began the special Watch What Happens Live episode by telling viewers they couldn’t go into certain areas because of legal constraints.

After the Bravo host read the laundry list of charges against them that could result in 50 years in prison, however, the couple opened up.

“I’m sad. I can’t believe this is happening to us,” Teresa said.

“I feel like this is a dream. I have to be strong for my husband and my children. I’m trying to do the best I can.”

Joe told Andy he was surprised by the charges.

When asked if he knew something was coming down, however, Juicy Joe admitted, cryptically, “There was talks but we didn’t know exactly what was going to happen.”

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