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NeNe Leakes Is the Soul Survivor

2012-12-09T13:34:00.000-08:00

#AndThenThereWasOne

Toofab/Zimbio

Kim Zolciak's final episode as a Real Housewife of Atlanta will air tonight on Bravo. Ironically, Kim spent more time on the show as a Real Single, then she did as an actual wife. But that's how this franchise rolls.

Kim's departure makes NeNe Leakes the last remaining original cast member. The rest of the original southern franchise left, for various reasons, as follows: DeShawn Snow after Season 1, Lisa Wu-Hartwell after Season 2, Sheree Whitfield after Season 4 and now Kim leaving midway through Season 5.

Toofab asked NeNe how she felt being the last woman standing at the Voli Light Vodka Benefit, Thursday, December 6 at Skybar at the Mondrian in Los Angeles. In sum, NeNe says she is the real winner among all the Atlanta housewives, "those girls are not gon' push me out. And I'm going to be working for as long as I can," she says. Video above.

Safe to say NeNe's not the only winner in the situation. Looks like her ex, Gregg Leakes is also winning her back. The duo attended the benefit together in matching black attire. The event was to hosted by Fergie and aimed at helping Soldiers abroad get cellphones.

The Salahis Are Really Divorced

2012-08-21T18:01:00.001-07:00

#'TilDivorceDoUsPart

Reality Tea
When the White House Crashers, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, first announced their divorce, we all thought it was just their 121st publicity stunt.

But alas, the couple was officially divorced in the eyes of the law when a Virginia judge signed the divorce decree yesterday. So we guess we have to believe that Michaele running off with Journey guitarist Neal Schon was real. Guess we also have to believe Tareq suing Neal for $50 million for ruining his life was real. The lawsuit was settled last week.

Call us crazy, but somehow, we're still skeptical.

The couple had a pre-nuptial agreement and a post-nuptial agreement which handled the division of assets.

Tareq tells TMZ,""I do wish Michaele the best and now I can focus on my race for governor of Virginia."

Your Favorite Beverly Hills Couple Could Be Reuniting

2012-08-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

#'TilDivorceDoUsPart

Entertainment

Well, there's good news and bad news. Bad news first. Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif have issues. Like, mad serious issues that led them to lawyers and courtrooms. Good news is that according to Radaronline sources, there is a good chance the couple will reconcile.

In fact, the source says they have an "excellent chance of reconciling." The sources claims, "Adrienne and Paul have an excellent chance of reconciling because they both love each other so much. They do have their issues to work through but they are committed to try and save their marriage. Paul and Adrienne talk on the phone every day and have seen each other. They needed to take a break from the marriage but neither one of them is dating or seeing anyone else. They are handling this situation with true class and are doing everything possible to minimize disruption to their three sons' lives."

A I-can-tell-you-why-they're-divorcing source previously explained the reasoning, telling Radar, "There is no other person. It's for a variety of reasons that they are contemplating separation. Adrienne was dragged through the dirt during filming of the upcoming season and it really wore on her. Paul and Adrienne have always fought, it's how they were as a couple. However, at this point, they realize that they are just want very different things and neither one of them is happy in the marriage."

After the grueling filming this year, "Adrienne and Paul are going to see if they can get back to a place of more love, and less fighting," the insider reveals.

Teresa Giudice Says "I Will Totally Leave [Joe]"

2012-08-19T17:26:00.004-07:00

#Real

Teresa Giudice is not one for admissions, even the painfully obvious ones. She tends to prefer denial, deflection, and oblivion.

But recently, Teresa did open up to In Touch magazine after she watched -- along with the world -- as her husband Joe Giudice appears to take a phone call from a secret lover whom he calls "Baby". In the next breath, he tells the caller his wife is a "b****".

Teresa, clearly one proud woman, admitted to the magazine, "I felt like I’d been kicked in the stomach. I was humiliated.”

“I can’t defend him on this,” Teresa continues. “I’m hurt by him and disappointed by him.” No spin, no blame placed on the media or elsewhere, this is all on Joe and Teresa is actually fine with that.

Alas, Teresa is still clinging to the belief that Joe was on the phone on a call with a worker from the pizzeria he owned. Yet, Teresa adds, “I am not stupid,” adding that if Joe continues to humiliate her like this, “I will not be with him. I will totally leave him.”

Teresa made Joe sit down and watch the episode with her. His response: “He was so ashamed and embarrassed,” Teresa says. “He was like, ‘I can’t believe I ever said that.’ ”

Joe has promised to do better. But the question is what is doing better at? Teresa wants us to believe she believes his story that he was calling someone from work, Baby, and not a paramour. So then, I suppose her issue comes with the fact that Joe made it appear that he was talking to a secret lover, which embarrassed her. Not the actual fact that he might be having an affair. Oy.

Alexis Says Bravo Has Already Asked Her Back For Season 8

2012-08-15T08:44:00.001-07:00

#Video

Alexis Bellino, like most housewives, does not want the public to think that her employer is thinking about firing her. All of the retired housewives will have us think they left the show on their own accord. We know this is not always the case, but we'll go with it.

After all, it would make sense for Bravo to ask Alexis back. Last season, all of the 'wives disliked her, which means she was the center of all the drama. Drama=ratings!

In the video above, Alexis and her children were at Skyzone where she talked about her new TV career and being invited back to the next season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

Aviva Drescher Says Bravo Doesn't Pay Her

2012-08-14T19:49:00.001-07:00

#MoneyMatters

There are thousands of rumors about how much money reality stars make. The Real Housewives, despite their popularity, is a reality show with one of the lower salaries. The 'wives don't make nearly as much as stars from shows like theHills and Jersey Shore.

Still, most of the ladies go on the show as a platform to build a brand. That is more valuable than any one paycheck.

Newest Real Housewife of New York Aviva Drescher recently tweeted a fan, ”We make no money. It is exposure to sell products. I use it to promote my charity and give amputees et al HOPE.“

A just cause indeed, but if I have this all correct, Bravo pays the housewives not one penny to publicly exploit their lives on TV (in some cases ruin it even to the point of divorce and death), create a heavy burden for them to live a luxurious lifestyle and keep up with the joneses in front of the American public, allows the women to build a brand, but takes a portion of all their earnings.

Don't know about you, but the brand building, as good as it is, wouldn't be enough. Most reality stars get both. In fact, anyone who has a speaking role on any television show usually gets paid. Even extras with no speaking parts get paid.

When Aviva was confronted with rumors that other housewives stars like NeNe Leakes are rumored to make $300k a year, she carefully said, “I don’t know what they make. It is said that for the first few years there is very little money earned.“

Here's where Aviva lost us. First she says she makes "no money", then she says "very little money". She could mean that it's such a small amount of money that's it's functionally "no money". But money is relative. She could be make $30k an episode and call that "no money".

So, we'd like some clarification, please!

Dina Manzo Has Hope She and Caroline Will Reconcile

2012-08-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

#TeresaIsBurning

In news sure to piss Teresa off, Dina Manzo was on Watch What Happens Live Sunday, where she told Andy Cohen she had faith she would reconcile with her estranged sister, Caroline.

"I'm obviously not going to get into the reasons, but. . . we're all on a life journey and sometimes people's energy doesn't vibe," Dina admitted of her tensions with Caroline, who has said that the feud began when Dina alleged that her sister didn't support her post-RHONJ endeavors. "We're just letting it sit . . . It doesn't mean you hate the person or you wish bad for them."

Dina also denied that Caroline's nemesis and Dina's friend Teresa drove a wedge between the sisters. "I know this pisses people off, but Teresa had absolutely nothing to do with it,” she said. "I kind of distanced myself from everybody. So I don't know what they're talking about. Maybe something went on that I don't know about."

Dina called her relationship with Caroline "weird", but said "I can guarantee you two things: one, it's going to be OK one day, we're going to be back to normal," she vowed. "And two is as weird as things are, and I'm not gonna lie they are weird, if either one of us needed each other we would be there in a heartbeat. That's where the family bond will never be broken."

Joe Giudice Takes a Call In Front of Teresa; Calls The Caller Baby

2012-08-08T20:37:00.002-07:00

#R.E.S.P.E.C.T?

Bravo just released the previews for the upcoming Sunday, August 12 episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

While eating a meal with his wife, Joe Giudice takes a call which he pretends is from work. Sidenote: he has a job? After announcing that the call was from work, Joe proceeds to refer to the caller as "baby". What, you don't call your coworkers baby?

Teresa's intuition kicks in and she walks over to Joe. As she's approaching, Joe tells Baby he has to go because his "bitch wife" is coming. And the man is mic'd and on camera, a device which will enable his wife to watch the whole scene over and over.

The couple is still together today, but we'll have to watch what happens in the aftermath of this revelation that Joe seemingly has a "baby". For the past couple seasons, the couple has been riddled with rumors of Joe's infidelity.

Fellow castmate Caroline Manzo predicted the Giudice's divorce and painted a picture that appears it could be coming true. Caroline said Teresa's thirst for a showy lifestyle made Joe resent her and ultimately not care how he treats her. That sounds about right. There has to be some resentment going on if you openly pick up a call from a mistress in front of your wife on national televeision.

Adrienne Maloof Will Be Making Even More Money Now

2012-08-07T17:55:00.000-07:00

#Sillybandz

Adrienne Maloof may be going through a divorce which means she may have money going out, but she still will have plenty of money coming in.

Aside from her many businesses she already has, she has teamed with Robert Croak, owner and creator of SillyBandz, to introduce OMG Cases for iPhones. Adrienne conceived of the idea when she thought it'd be cool if there were cell phone cases that light up. Robert agreed, and realized no other company had created LED cell phone cases. Brilliant. Cue your 'why didn't I think of that' moment?

“I’m extremely thrilled about our launch of OMG Cases for iPhones,” Adrienne said. “It is truly a product for people of all ages; there is something for everyone. The LED lighting has never been done before and this is why people are going crazy over it. You will soon see the product in stores like Apple, Best Buy, Target, and more in the coming months,” reveals Adrienne.

Robert added, “Now, here we are with over a dozen startup designs and we’re also expanding to iPad and iTouch cases soon. This is starting to feel like Sillybandz 2.0!” OMG Cases retail from $29.95 – $39.95 and will be available for purchase at www.omgcases.com and at Kitson.

The red carpet launch event will be held Wednesday, August 8 at Kitson’s flagship store in Los Angeles.

Taylor Armstrong Finally Lays Russell Armstrong To Rest

2012-08-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

#RIP

Stoopid Housewives

It's been nearly a year since Taylor Armstrong's husband, Russell, took his life on August 16, 2011 in a sad turn of events.

Taylor, 40, is just now burying Russell after a long battle with Russell's family over where he would be buried. “Taylor was due to go through with the ceremony months ago but it was canceled at the last minute,” a source said.

The ultimate resolution was to split Russell's ashes between his family who is Texas-baed, and his wife who resided in California. According to Celebuzz, on Friday August 3, Taylor 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 Hollywood Hills, California.

“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.”

The sources adds that Taylor had a heart jewelry piece made as a keepsake, and put a part of Russell's remains inside.

Alex and Simon Say Their Marriage is Crumbling

2012-08-06T18:34:00.002-07:00

#RealityTV

Zimbio

When news broke that Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen were cast on Vh1's Couples Therapy, most of us just assumed it was a way for them to satisfy their reality TV desire. On The Real Housewives of New York, they were known as a publicity loving duo, and when they were kicked off the show, most people assumed they left begrudgingly because they love the spotlight. It's like oxygen or water to them.

But not so fast. According to TMZ, Silex claim they are on the verge of a nasty split. So, they figured the best way to get help for their marriage is under the brights lights of Vh1's cameras! Duh!

Tattle-tales who have the inside scoop on the show say Silex will be receiving "intense counseling" alongside 17-year-old Courtney Stodden and her 52-year-old actor husband Doug Hutchison, R&B singer JoJo (From K-Ci & JoJo) and his wife, as well as TheDirty.com blogger Nik Richie and his Bachelor wife Shayne Lamas. Rounding out this rumored cast is rapper Too $hort who will be joined by his 15-year on-again-off-again girlfriend Monica Payne.

Doesn't this list just kinda sound like a list of couples who couldn't get their own couple reality show?

Shereé is Gone But She By Shereé Is Back

2012-08-05T09:09:00.001-07:00

#WhoAreYouWearing?

Now that Shereé Whitfield is officially not returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she sat down with toofab.com to discuss life after the show, and the direction the show is taking.

Shereé became infamous for her She by Shereé clothing line. She once had a fashion show with no fashions. Still, she had buzz. Sheree has always said her beloved clothing line was just on hiatus, but it would return. The time has come. The reality star's line is back as an online boutique at shebysheree.kitsylane.com.

She by Shereé is vastly different than the last time we saw the line. For one, there's no clothes. Nope. She by Shereé now focuses on jewelry, particularly bold, colorful items at reasonable prices. Her pieces start as low as $20.

Shereé told toofab, "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."

Shereé site will also include new pieces weekly and fashion advice.

Shereé also answered some questions we all want to know:

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.

To continue reading the interview, click here.

As for the direction of the show, it's no surprise Shereé doesn't like where the show is going since she won't be on it. Back in April when rumors that Sheree was leaving the show really started heating up, Shereé issued a statement claiming it was her decision to leave.

Shereé told Wetpaint, “After four solid seasons of helping Bravo build the show into its most successful Housewives franchise, I have decided to leave. The direction the show is going in is no longer a fit for my lifestyle. I’m tired of the fighting and the cattiness.” “I want to be part of something that empowers and inspires women to not only be healthy, but to treat themselves with respect. I wish the rest of the women the best of luck. I’m thrilled to say I’m now a free agent and am already fielding offers."

Ne-Yo's fiancee Monyetta Shaw was Shereé rumored replacement, but she told toofab that the reports were "not true." So, she'll probably be on the show next season.

Peggy Tanous' Husband Says RHOC Buy Twitter Followers

2012-08-04T18:27:00.001-07:00

#Twitter

Twitter

A couple days ago, Peggy Tanous' husband, Micah, accused the current Real Housewives of Orange County of buying twitter follwers.

Micah tweeted, “I just answered a call from the company that is SELLING all the current #RHOC cast their Twitter followers, What a F’ing Joke! Fake likes!?!”

Tamra responded in kind, saying, “that’s bullshit…I have never bought a follower in my life!!!”

To clarify, Micah explained that "social media marketers" are just companies who who use software to round up twitter followers.

Tamra replied saying it was not appropriate to say all the cast members. So we know some of them are likely buying twitter followers, but Tamra doesn't want us to think she's one of them.

And neither does Heather. Heather tweeted, "We would never pay to have followers! So pathetic!!!”

So, we understand Micah's ill feelings toward buying twitter followers, but honestly, who cares? If the housewives want to pay someone to get them more twitter followers, let them spend their money on that. If being on national television every single week is not enough to earn them enough twitter followers, so be it.

Everyone knows twitter followers are not a true indication of one's popularity or influence on the world. Some twitter users follow thousands of people just so they will follow them back. On twitter, it's #ByAnyMeansNecessary.

Theories Why Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif Are Divorcing

2012-08-01T17:54:00.001-07:00

#'TilDivorceDoUsPart

IamGorge

As we previously reported, real housewife of Beverly Hills Adrienne Maloof and her husband Paul Nassif are over.

Let's cue the post separation fodder from "sources."

1) The open marriage caused the divorce [Radaronline] Radar is reporting that Paul has moved out of the couple's mansion (which has its own zip code). Radar's sources aren't surprised though. They expected the couple to divorce. "Adrienne and Paul have pretty much had an open marriage for quite some time," a close pal exclusively told RadarOnline.com. Although the open marriage understandably caused problems, the pal claims that neither is divorcing because of an outside relationship.

"They both knew of indiscretions the other had, and both would get jealous, but their marriage had become so broken it was the only option for them."

Adrienne didn't admit to having an open marriage, but did tell Radar, "I'm so sorry that this is happening, but my children are my life and sometimes we need to do what's best for them. It's an unfortunate situation, but I have to have my kids' best interest at heart."

2) Clash between work and personal life [People] People's source claims the separation is because the couple was not equally yolked. "The show was the killer. It was the straw that broke the camel's back," the source said. The couple became competitive. The source explained Paul "was into the fame of it. He was the one who encouraged her to do Real Housewives." Obviously. Every time he was on camera he was smiling from ear to ear. But he had the personality for it!

They "went head to head all the time," the source adds, as "Adrienne then became the Housewife with the storyline, and he was just the husband."

This source also claims the split is best for their sons because the couple argued a lot and the kids didn't need to hear that.

Paul was spotted after news of the separation filing broke. He was not wearing his wedding ring, but was wearing a smile.

Caroline Manzo May Be Bethenny Frankeling Us

2012-08-01T17:33:00.000-07:00

#TalkTheTalk

Caroline Manzo is the latest housewife in the rumor mill for getting her own talk show.

Following former housewife Bethenny Frankel's foray into the talk show world, Caroline's name has been mentioned in development meetings for a new talk show concept, according to the Huffington Post.

"There are a lot of sheep in the TV business. Once a formula is successful, everyone wants to copy it," one TV insider told Naughty But Nice Rob. "Caroline's name has come up several times and although it's still in the very early stages, I wouldn't be at all surprised if she gets her own chat show."

Caroline co-hosted New York Live with Jane Hanson and Sara Gore recently, getting some experience in the daytime talk show arena for the first time.

"Caroline Manzo is appealing for daytime talk because she has the 'it' factor," explains Amy Rosenblum, executive producer of New York Live. "You want to be friends with Caroline. Why? Because she's nice and she's honest and she says what the viewers are feeling. I loved Caroline when she co-hosted because she wasn't afraid to speak her feelings -- and what she said had a huge impact."

Joe Giudice To Go To Trial For Fraud

2012-07-31T18:27:00.003-07:00

#Crime

According to Radaronline, Joe Giudice rejected a plea deal Monday, July 30, that would have put an end to the fraud case against him. Joe was accused of using his brother's ID to get a new license, while his ID was suspended following a DUI arrest.

The fraud investigation began when Joe's brother Pietro, 39, was pulled over. When police scanned by a computer Pietro's license, a picture of Joe appeared instead of Pietro.

The prosecution's plea deal would have sent Joe to state prison for five years.

After turning down the prosecutor's plea deal, Joe will be forced to stand trial for the fraud charge. The real house husband will return to court on October 1 to set his trial dates.

If any magazine prints this, we wonder whether Joe's wife, Teresa, will be upset if Jacqueline asks her about it?

Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif Split

2012-07-30T17:51:00.001-07:00

#''TilDivorceDoUsPart

Zimbio

Adrienne Maloof's husband, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Nassif, just filed for legal separation. TMZ obtained the documents where Paul is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their three sons. He also wants each party to be responsible for their own attorney fees.

This will not be a situation where Adrienne is blindsided and first learns of the news through TMZ. The couple has discussed separating, and Adrienne was aware that Paul was planning to file for separation this week.

The couple married in 2002, and has made multiple attempts to work it out with no success. On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the couple is known for bickering and bantering. Adrienne always responded to questions about their relationship by saying that their argumentative style worked for them.

Paul tells TMZ, "The welfare of our children is my primary focus as Adrienne and I work through this difficult time. I want the best for her and our children and I hope that everyone can respect our privacy away from the cameras."

The couple was photographed together on June 4 (above) at Adrienne's Skin Care Launch at Bishops & Barrons.

Alexia Echevarria's Son Frankie Improving After Car Accident

2012-07-29T09:36:00.002-07:00

#GetWellSoon

Last August, Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Echevarria's son Frankie, 15, was in a terrible car accident. It was raining hard on the day of the accident, when the car Frankie was a passenger in lost control and spun into oncoming traffic. Frankie's side took all the impact leaving the teen with a serious head injury and various broken bones, including a crushed pelvis. No one else was injured.

Frankie immediately underwent pelvic surgery the day after the accident as demonstrated by Alexia's tweets last August. Alexia was obviously devastated by the injury, which forced her son to Atlanta for daily therapy sessions where he had to learn to talk and walk again. As a result of the accident, Alexis stepped down from her role as the head of Venue magazine in Miami, and will have a limited role on The Real Housewives of Miami this season.

As of February, Frankie's condition had greatly improved. Alexia told the Miami Herald, “He’s eating, he’s walking, he’s happy, he’s not on medication. The doctors are amazed.’’ Speech was the most pressing issue at the time. Frankie's condition had improved enough to allow Alexia to resume her role at Venue part-time.

In July, Alexia posted the photo above of Frankie visiting his mom at Venue offices. It's wonderful to see Frankie doing much better. Due to the personal and sensitive nature of Frankie's rehabilitation, it will not be featured on season 2 of the show, which is set to premiere September 13. Bravo won't be able to exploit this tragedy.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Alexia, Frankie and their family.

Brandi Glanville Hosts Pool Party in Vegas

2012-07-29T09:07:00.003-07:00

#Fashion

Zimbio

Brandi Glanville made the quick trip to Las Vegas over the weekend to host the 3rd Annual Tao Beach Luau at Tao Beach at the Venetian Hotel and Casino.

Saturday, July 28, Brandi graced Tao Beach with a pink cover up and her classic long beach waves to match. She definitely took her California to Vegas.

Last time we heard about Brandi in Vegas she was secretly married. So far, no scandals to report out of Sin City.

Heather Dubrow Takes On President Obama

2012-07-28T10:53:00.001-07:00

#POTUS

Alexis Bellino tried to go toe-to-toe with Heather Dubrow, but she was clearly no match for the intelligent, outspoken, opinionated star. I mean, Heather tends to make sense. That alone goes along way on a housewives show.

But Heather has moved along to much loftier competition, taking issue with the President of the United States. Obama spoke to the National Urban League in New Orleans recently where he suggested that kids should not watch The Real Housewives series so they can compete internationally.

“You’re competing against young people in Beijing and Bangalore. They’re not hanging out. They’re not getting over. They’re not playing video games. They’re not watching ‘Real Housewives.’ I’m just saying. It’s a two-way street. You’ve got to earn success.”

Heather didn't appreciate the implications of the statement and tweeted Obama to tell him so. Writes Heather, "In light of your recent comments, I'd like to point out that I am on #RHOC AND college educated AND considered a role model."

Regardless of Heather's excellent credentials and mostly respectable behavior on the show, the First Lady herself was outted as a Real Housewives fan. Michelle Obama is certainly intelligent and has earned success to enable her to compete internationally.

That being said, kids, your success will be more determined by you yourself than what you watch.

NeNe Leakes Has 3 Shows and The Housewives Don't Support Her

2012-07-28T10:33:00.000-07:00

#Work

Since getting her start on Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes has starred on Celebrity Apprentice, Glee, and BET's The Game. Even more impressive, NeNe is a regular on the new NBC show The New Normal.

NeNe spoke to She Knows at the TCAs while promoting The New Normal. Even though you or I may not have known it, this acting stuff was all a part of NeNe's plan.

"It's wonderful to live your dream," said NeNe. "I've always wanted to be an actress. Every year, for New Years I write down all of my goals and dreams and I put them in a Bible. At the end of the year, I go and pull the paper out and check that off, and check that off! So it feels really good to be able to live your dream. I'm so honored."

NeNe doesn't think all her Real Housewives castmates are pleased with her success. "They have all said to me they're very happy for me. But as I've said many times, I felt a few of them -- or a couple of them were very happy for me and the others I just think they said it because it was the right thing to say. But I didn't really feel it."

The fact that NeNe is basically Angelina Jolie now doesn't mean she's ready to Bethenny Frankel the Housewives franchise. "Well, I'm a series regular on The New Normal and I recur on Glee and I am definitely a housewife for season five. I have three shows. I'm bicoastal and I'm working it out. I'm really blessed right now."

Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen Headed to Couples Therapy

2012-07-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

#LivesOfTheExWives

Rumor Fix

Alex McCord and her husband Simon Van Kempen are set to enter couples therapy. Not for real, but for a Vh1 reality show, of course.

The publicity loving couple was booted off of The Real Housewives of New York last season, but it hasn't taken them long to find a home on another reality show, Couple's Therapy.

According to the Huffington Post, they have been spotted in their hometown of Brooklyn filming around town, but Silex claims they are just making a Christmas video. We actually wouldn't put it past them to film a Christmas video in the summer. #IJS...

Jim Bellino Was Offended By Tamra's "Jesus Jugs" Joke

2012-07-28T08:28:00.001-07:00

#SticksAndStones

Jim Bellino has made a conscience effort to disappear from The Real Housewives of Orange County. He and Alexis used to be inseparable. She couldn't even walk across the street without the man. But now, Alexis goes virtually everywhere without Jim if cameras will be filming.

Jim wishes Alexis would join him in quitting the show; he doesn't want her to be a part of it anymore.

“I don’t. I don’t want her to do it anymore,” Jim tells Wetpaint Entertainment. “I absolutely do not want her on the show. But Alexis will do what she wants to do. It’s completely her call.”

Page Six recently indicated that it's not Alexis' call whether she returns to season 8 of the show because Bravo is thinking of cutting her, and possibly Vicki Gunvalson, from the lineup.

Jim found it particularly hard to watch the Costa Rica episodes. "It rips my heart out. Bullying and attacking people to the level they went after Alexis is crossing a line. What was their goal at the end of the day? To make her cry? Give her a nervous breakdown? As her husband, it was awful to watch."

Jim clearly thinks the women have gone too far, but says "you know, they’ve all apologized to her off-camera, but they won’t do it on camera. I don’t know why."

The worst insult was "Tamra calling Alexis ‘Jesus Jugs.’ For me, that was the bottom. She offended so many people and she should apologize for it. Think about it: What if she had called someone ‘Jew Jugs?’ It’s making fun of someone’s faith and it’s completely unacceptable. I find it offensive and horrible. That, to me, was also crossing a huge line."

Let's Hope the Rumor That Kim Richards Relapsed Is Not True

2012-07-28T08:08:00.000-07:00

#JustSayNo

Celebuzz

They say don't believe everything you read. We're hoping that rings true for the following story about Kim Richards and a reported relapse.

After admitting on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that she was an addict, and completing a 30 day rehab stint in January, Radaronline is reporting that friends fear Kim has relapsed and is abusing pain medication.

"Friends" say after Kim had several sober months, but "Kim has appeared to be totally stoned whenever I've seen her recently. Her speech is slurred, her eyes are glassy and she's incoherent at times."

The "friend" adds:

"She recently had a nose job and was prescribed pain pills to help her through the recovery and she appears to have developed a real liking for them.

"Addiction specialists advise all recovering addicts not to undergo any elective surgeries for at least a year after leaving treatment, for this very reason. A person that has substance abuse issues should not have ready access to strong, addictive medications, it's just begging for trouble.

"Kim was taking Vicodin for the pain while she recovered from the surgery and Ambien to help her sleep, and judging by her recent behavior, in my opinion, she is still taking them, in some quantity.

"She mentioned recently that she wants to undergo a second nose job as she claims her dog jumped up and hit her in the face. She said she suffered some damage and needs corrective surgery. It just doesn't ring true to me though and it is really very worrying."

Who's In and Out of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?

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#NewCast

Hollywood Gossip

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been a very successful version of the Housewives franchise. So, if it ain't broke, why fix it? Because that's what Bravo does.

Or, in some cases, the housewives themselves have had enough of the shenanigans. This is most certainly the case with Taylor Armstrong. She's had to deal with raising a young daughter on the show, a divorce filing, a suicide, and becoming a widow. That's enough to make you run far away. Camille Grammer also reportedly had enough with the show and is not returning. Although she redeemed herself last season and developed a favorable image amongst Beverly Hills fans, she reportedly was tired of being judged by the world. Word.

Kim Richards has battled alcohol addiction on the show, and is listed as questionable to return.

Camille attended the July 25 launch party for Adrienne Maloof's new vodka, Red Velvet, at Adrienne's castle, but left earlier than the rest of the wives.

Adrienne and her mega mansion are apparently returning to the show, along with Lisa Van der Pump, and Kyle Richards.

David Foster's latest wife, Yolanda Hadid is reportedly the new addition to the show. Thus far, Bravo has surprisingly done a good job of keeping any other new rumored wives under wraps. “We have a new cast, so you’ll have to wait and see how we interact,” Adrienne told Celebuzz at the launch party benefitting the Trevor Project. Filming for season three of the show has begun, and the show is set to premiere in September.

“We do spend a lot of time together,” Adrienne said. “I enjoy some more than others. I don’t want to go there tonight. But, it’s nice to have them be supportive. That’s what we do is support each other.”

Adrienne's husband also talked about the show, offering, “There are some new ladies on the show, yes,” Paul Nassif says. “Everyone is very nice. I’ll just say it that way,” he says, when asked if he gets along with the new cast. “Because I can’t really talk about the show. Stay tuned. Stay tuned, my brother, stay tuned.

Despite the inevitable drama, the housewives obviously sign up for the punishment for the money and branding opportunities. “There is always drama when it comes to Housewives, as there is with life, as well. But, I look at it as an amazing platform.” Such an amazing platform, Adrienne's ready for some more; maybe a spinoff. “You know, I work — well, my family comes first, I work, and the show. Juggling, struggling,” Adrienne says. “And, possibly do some new shows, as well.”