Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey Slam Claims NeNe Leakes Can Get Them Fired

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NeNe Leakes has reinforced her Queen Bee status so many times over the years on Real Housewives of Atlanta that many forget that she’s only a cast member herself. Sure, she may have a relationship with executive producer Andy Cohen, but Andy has always clarified that she doesn’t have a hand in the firing/hiring process — no matter how she make it seem. And now, Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey are reaffirming those statements.

Plenty of rumors have been flying around about who may or may not return to RHoA for Season 7, but nothing has been officially announced. That hasn’t stopped NeNe from speaking her mind, with the reality star calling for former pal Cynthia to leave the series as she “brings nothing to the show.” 

During a recent interview with the Rickey Smiley Show, Cynthia, Kandi, and Peter Thomas talk the end of Season 6, and begin looking ahead to Season 7.

“Do y’all feel like NeNe would have you fired?” the host boldly begins by asking. And they did not like that.

“Are you kidding me?” Kandi sarcastically returns, while Cynthia jumps in, “I guess I’ll take that first.”

The supermodel explains: “At the end of the day, although NeNe has been on the show the longest — there is a certain respect that I have for her that comes with that — however, last time I checked, NeNe’s not an executive at Bravo that’s making those decisions. NeNe’s talent, just like I am, just like Kandi is… just like Phaedra and Porsha and Kenya is.”


Kandi, of course, has her pal’s back on the subject. “I think that what everybody on the show needs to understand is that everybody together is what makes the show good,” she details. “One person on the show, you’re not checking for it.”

“Thank you!” Cynthia seconds enthusiastically.

Kandi is then armed and ready with the receipts. “Since the beginning, our ratings have double every year almost,” the R&B hitmaker points out. “Everybody can say that they brought something to the table. The first year that show started it was only like one million viewers, or whatever. I know when I came on it doubled, and when [Cynthia and Peter] came on, it went up even more. So let’s be for real about this.”

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Kathy Wakile Breaks Silence on No Longer Being a Housewife in Season 6 of 'RHONJ'

EOnline.com:

The Real Housewives of New Jersey may be losing a few Housewives, but they still have a cousin Kathy.

In the Bravo show's upcoming sixth season, debuting July 13, E! News can confirm that Kathy Wakile will no longer be carrying the title of Housewife. But don't worry, there's no drama behind the change. In fact, Kathy says she's grateful for the chance to free up her schedule for other pursuits.

In an exclusive statement to E! News, Kathy discussed the advantages of her new role.

"I'm so happy to be part of the Bravo family. I have enjoyed being a RHONJ Housewife and have now agreed to terms that give me the opportunity to film the show in a way which better suits my lifestyle," Kathy said. "I've been able to get to know the new girls on my terms while remaining free to focus on other great things, including the expansion of my businesses."

Now that she has more time to dedicate to her career, Kathy will expand her dessert line, Dolci Della Dea, which now includes gluten-free options. Plus, she is releasing a dessert cookbook, Indulge, this fall. 

In her statement, Kathy also thanked RHONJ viewers for their support since she joined the series in season three.

"With everything in life, the key to growing and evolving is adapting to change and what my family and close friends tell me, that is my strong suit. The most important thing is being happy, healthy and pursuing your dreams, which I have to say is something I get to experience everyday," Kathy said. "I am looking forward to the viewers sharing with my family and I, including my sister Rosie, in all we have been up to since last season and thank them for the continuous support."

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Ramona Singer Really Fled Berkshires Trip To Check In On Cheating Husband Mario

RadarOnline.com:

Ramona Singer left her Real Housewives of New York City co-stars and viewers baffled when she fled their Berkshires getaway without saying goodbye during a recent episode. On camera, Singer chalked it up to the infamous meltdown she suffered in the woods, but RadarOnline.com has learned the real reason why hot-footed it to the Hamptons: She wanted to check in on her cheating husband, Mario!

“Ramona wasn’t happy that Mario wanted her away for the weekend while he was in the Hamptons. She thought something was up,” a source told Radar. “Ramona had plotted her escape plan way before she even left New York with every intention of bolting to secretly spy on her husband.”

Indeed, she would later discover her 60-year-old husband was two-timing her with 32-year-old fitness professional, Kasey Dexter.

According to the source, Singer left her co-stars in the dark, so no one could tip off her cheating hubby. She even insisted her friend’s small plane was too small for any film crew – leaving the Bravo cameras in the dust!

“She didn’t want Bravo to catch wind of any infidelity rumors while they were filming,” the source said. “She wanted to avoid having the drama played out on the show.”

As Radar has reported, Singer, 57, caught her husband fooling around with the toned trainer at the family’s Hamptons home, leading to an incident that saw police being called and later, divorce papers being drawn up.

Despite claims he’s still carrying on an alleged affair, Ramona has decided to forgive Mario and take him back.

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Lisa Vanderpump Opens 3rd Restaurant Venture, PUMP, In West Hollywood

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It's a little after noon on Friday and Lisa Vanderpump is walking around the soon-to-be-finished garden patio of Pump, her new restaurant, bar and lounge in West Hollywood. She's adjusting lighting fixtures, directing construction workers and figuring out where to put a shipment of 40 large decorative pots that have just arrived.

The star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and producer of "Vanderpump Rules" is hoping to have the restaurant, her third Los Angeles venture, open to the public Thursday. She also owns Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills, Sur on Robertson Boulevard and has opened a number of venues in Europe -- all of which she designed herself. 

She's taken over the once disheveled Southeast corner of Robertson and Santa Monica Boulevard. A large iron gate opens onto what is now a multipart restaurant and lounge with an outdoor area that seats 75, a garden area with seating for 70, an indoor dining area and a room for private parties.

Former "The Next Food Network Star" contestant Penny Davidi, who also opened Pizza Rustica, is the chef and collaborated with Vanderpump on what Davidi calls a "people-friendly" Mediterranean, Italian menu. Dishes include tri-color pasta with house sausage in a light arrabiata sauce and another pasta dish with chunks of lobster; filet mignon tagliata sliced over red cabbage and a cauliflower and wasabi puree; and a salmon filet with a tumeric, lemon caper sauce, fingerling potatoes and asparagus. 

Vanderpump has a couple of her own dishes on the menu including a shrimp and crab salad-stuffed papaya. She's also taken some of her favorites from Villa Blanca, including the crab rolls and spicy tuna and crispy rice and put them on Pump's bar menu.

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Nicole Mauriello, Teresa Aprea and Amber Marchese Join "Real Housewives of New Jersey"

People.com:

Season 6 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will feature new blood, old blood and, as always, bad blood.

"The b–– is back, and you can kiss my a–," says a sassy Dina Manzo, who makes a return to the show, which premieres July 13 (8 p.m. ET) on Bravo. (A preview airs June 1.)

Manzo's marital and relationship woes look to take center stage, as do Teresa Giudice and husband Joe's legal woes.

"I'm in this nightmare I can't get out of," says Giudice, who recently pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud.

But most impacted by her parents' drama is Gia, the Giudice' 13-year-old daughter, who breaks down numerous times in the exclusive clip, before telling her father she wants to be a "criminal lawyer" when she grows up.

"We need them," Joe says.

Sexy couple Melissa and Joe Gorga are back – and now in the garbage business – while Kathy Wakile, her cannoli (and Rosie) return and look to do battle with Giudice, who remarks, "How do you spell b––? K-A-T-H-Y."

And although Jersey veterans Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo have departed (Manzo will be starring in her own Bravo spinoff, Manzo'd with Children), there is double trouble to replace them.

Self-described "b––y-nice" identical twin sisters Nicole Mauriello and Teresa Aprea look to add loads of drama – and humor – to the show.

"A woman only needs two things," remarks Mauriello, who owns one of the most prestigious Italian restaurants in Little Italy with her husband, Rino. "Dunkin Donuts and oral sex."

Breast cancer survivor Amber Marchese, a longtime friend of Gorga and the twins, also joins the show, and her emotional battle will be part of season 6.

"The risk of not seeing my children grow up ... It's just awful every single day," says a tearful Marchese, who also looks to stir up her own trouble on the show.

As the clip ends, and the yelling, fighting and lies escalate, Manzo sums up the show and season, over clinking ice cubes: "That's what we do in Jersey." 

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RUMOR: NeNe Leakes Demoted To "Friend of the Housewives", Porsha Stewart and Cynthia Bailey Fired From "RHOA"

I don't believe any of this for a second. Besides, considering that RHOA is easily the highest-rated 'Housewives' franchise, Bravo execs would be idiots to change a thing:

With Season 6 of Real Housewives of Atlanta over and done with, all the talk has turned to who will be returning for Season 7 and the rumors are rampant. The latest word is that the show's only remaining original member could be delivering her last "Bloop." According to Tamara Tattles and RumorFix, NeNe Leakes may be losing her peach come Season 7, along with newcomer Porsha Williams. 

"My Bravo sources tell me that on Friday 'Pick up Letters' were sent," Tamara Tattle dishes, adding, "Okay so I have heard from a legit source that Nene and Porsha are relegated to possible FRIENDS of the housewives."

She went on to explain, "Yes, Porsha was fired, but all the controversy led Andy to maybe, possibly let her come back in a Marlo capacity ... But Nene is no longer worth her salary and they are letting her go."

Meanwhile, RumorFix is reporting the same rumors, but with one addition to the chopping block: Cynthia Bailey. Their site claims, "According to show insiders, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, and NeNe’s contracts have not been renewed for another season."

The story on the street is that NeNe made big demands for Season 7 — including a pay raise and a say in who she would or would not film with — and Bravo wasn't on board with her diva attitude. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Andy Cohen was fed up with the Glee actress, too.

Still, other sources insist there is no truth to the rumors and NeNe herself has cast doubt on the gossip on Twitter.

"Laughing @ all these RUMORS," she posted on May 10.

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Teresa Giudice Reduced To Selling Meatballs To Make Ends Meet

RadarOnline.com:

Tasty — for some! Embattled Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is cooking up a new money making scheme, even as she faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence over her fraud and conspiracy confessions.

The 41-year-old Bravo star and her husband, Juicy Joe, have partnered with famed North Bergen, N.J., restaurant Jersey Meatball Company to sell her (in)famous Italian treats, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.

And the couple’s new business partner is not concerned about their chequered past.

“I think they’re really good people,” John Centrella told Radar, in an exclusive interview. “Teresa’s more (like) my marketing partner. Like Michael Jordan is to Nike, that is what Teresa for me. She’s my spokesperson. She markets her products and my menu.”

As Radar previously reported, the Giudices were charged with 41 counts of fraud and tax evasion and after pleading guilty and ultimately taking a plea deal, both face large fines and prison time.

Teresa is staring at 27 months in prison, while husband Joe could get 46 months and is likely be deported back to Italy.

But Centrall is nonplussed by the plea deal the supposed “Real Fraudwife” and her husband copped!

The New Jersey businessman insisted that he’s not expecting any money from his business pals.

“I own the business, I’m not worried about anything from the because I’m not expecting anything from them,” Centrall said.

“We’re not business partners. I don’t get involved in their financial stuff. Money wise, I don’t talk to them about things.”

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Ramona Singer Husband’s Mistress Kasey Dexter Thrown In Jail For Disorderly Cond

RadarOnline.com:

After gaining public notoriety as Mario Singer’s mistress, home wrecker Kyle “Kasey” Dexter found herself behind bars in late April, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

According to records obtained by Radar, the New York socialite that Ramona Singer’s husband had been seeing spent five days in jail after being arrested on April 24.

Dexter was charged with disorderly conduct and was released on April 29.

According to the New York statute, “A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof” and can include “fighting, violent behavior”, “using obscene language”, “making unreasonable noise” or “refusing to comply with the police.”

The cause of Dexter’s arrest is unknown at this time.

As Radar previously reported, the 57-year-old Real Housewives of New York beauty implicated her 59-year-old husband of two-timing her with 32-year-old fitness professional.

Although Ramona filed for divorce from her hubby after his cheating allegations surfaced, she’s had a change of heart and took him back, even though Dexter allegedly penned a shocking letter to Ramona about her sex-filled affair with Mario.

Dexter’s recent arrest is another set back for her, as she remains entangled in a nasty court case with her former boyfriend, Gregory Peters, who was her boss at Manhattan’s  La Palestra gym. The fame-hungry mistress previously admitted to having an “unhealthy obsession” with her Peters who she sued for sexual harassment when the affair fizzled.

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Kenya Moore on "Watch What Happens Live"

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Vicki Gunvalson Feuding With New ‘RHOC’ Star Lizzie Rovsek

RadarOnline.com:

Vicki Gunvalson has a new feud-mate!

The Real Housewives of Orange County star isn’t taking a liking to the reality show’s newest costar, Lizzie Rovsek, and the results aren’t pretty.

In the next episode, Rovsek reveals she was the valedictorian  of her high school class and became Miss Kentucky.

“I don’t ever want to be a pageant girl,” sniped Gunvalson, rolling her eyes.

Rovsek let several digs from Gunvalson go by before she finally unloaded.

“You don’t have to yell at me. You’re not very nice,” she told Rovsek.

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Cynthia Bailey Claims Porsha Williams Plays Both Sides of the Gay Community

Examiner.com:

Cynthia Bailey of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" is speaking out about a racist comment that Porsha Williams just made. On Tuesday, TMZ shared that Cynthia says that Porsha is playing both sides of the gay community. One day she will talk bad about them and the next day she will be on their side. This is obviously not okay. She even performs at gay clubs sometimes.

This all started when a video came out where Porsha is preaching a sermon. She starts out talking about how God gave us his son and it sounds like a normal sermon. Then she goes on to talk about how Christian's should tell drug dealers, hookers, and gay and lesbian people about God. She thinks that Christian's should share their thoughts and help save them.

Cynthia shared her thoughts and said, "To put gays and lesbians in the same category as drug dealers, hookers, and people who attempt suicide is ignorant and insensitive. Especially when she just recently profited from performing at a popular gay club in NYC. #flipflop." She is obviously not happy at all with the way that Porsha is handling herself. Porsha did speak out later saying they didn't show the entire sermon so it was taken out of context.

NeNe Leakes actually called Cynthia a flip flopper not long ago so it is interesting she would choose that word to use. She went to her blog on Bravo saying that Cynthia Bailey is a flip flopper and also a sell out. She was not very happy that Cynthia was mad at her six months after something happened just because that was when it happened to air on television. NeNe had even apologized to her, but of course it was brought up again on "RHOA" during the reunion show that she had called her a "b***h" months ago.

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Alex McCord Claims NeNe Leakes Is A Control Freak, Calls Bravo Producers ‘Hypocrites’ & Says Booze Is Always Flowing At Reunion Tapings

RadarOnline.com:

NeNe Leakes is a control freak! Real Housewives producers are hypocrites! And the green room is ALWAYS stocked with booze for a Bravo reunion taping! These are just a few of the shocking claims Alex McCord is leveling against the reality show franchise in her new The Real Deal video from TheStir.com.

McCord, a former Real Housewives of New York City star, makes her outrageous claims in this video obtained by RadarOnline.com, and no one on the franchise is safe! 

Dishing on Apollo Nida’s appearance during the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, McCord contradicted what Leakes previously said about no booze allowed on set. 

“There are plenty of free drinks available in the green room, even on reunion day, and it’s possible that he joined that couch wth some liquid courage,” she surmised.

Discussing the vengeance with which Nida attacked Kenya Moore, McCord slammed the creative minds behind the shows. 

“One thing that’s annoying about producers on docudrama reality TV is that once they get their teeth into a story line they will beat that horse until it’s dead, then bring it back to life and do it all over again.” 

McCord points out that Peter Thomas, Cynthia Bailey’s husband, “Deserves an award for best use of a prop ever. Did you see it? Peter pulled out a peach and ate it,” and slams the show execs again.

"It also goes to show you that the producers are hypocrites! After the Porsha [Williams] and Kenya fight Andy [Cohen] said no more props yet on the very same show and very same day Peter is using a prop!”  

McCord also takes Leakes to task, saying she is a megalomaniac. 

 “Yes NeNe is trying to control the show and Andy and all the cast members are letting her do it. They will throw anyone under the bus except NeNe.” 

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