Friday, September 17, 2010
Alex At The Rolando Santana Show
Alex attends the Rolando Santana Spring 2011 fashion show at The Griffin in New York City.
Catherine Unsure About Michaele Having MS
Article from DBKP.
By LBG1
Cat’s appearance on WWHL, after her divorce from Newsweek photographer Charles Ommanney. Cat not very complimentary about the New York Times article about Charles, The ‘Housewives’ Husband Who Wishes He Said No. Cat, on the internet rumors about her ‘past’ in the U.K.–Andy Cohen referred to Tiger Woods’ mistress Rachel Uchitel–Cat claiming that while she doesn’t read the ‘blogs’, the rumors were from an individual Cat knew. When Andy asked Cat about the news Michaele Salahi has MS and whether Cat believed Michaele had MS, Cat implied she was cautionary about Michaele’s claim. Cat, telling Andy, Diane Dimond, the author of the new Salahi book, Cirque Du Salahi, was paying the Salahi’s bills.
Yesterday the site Popeater reported Bravo had booted Michaele and Tareq Salahi from the next season of RHODC. Popeater’s Rob Shuter posting Bravo “had had it” with the Salahi’s:
Michaele and Tareq Salahi’s fifteen minutes of fame may be up now that I’ve learned publicly-annoyed Bravo has decided not to invite the White House party crashers back to tape another season of ‘The Real Housewives Of DC.’
“The DC show is the only show in the entire franchise that isn’t a true hit,” an insider tells me. “And the Salahi’s are the biggest reason for that. At first, execs thought they struck gold with all the attention the couple got over the White House dinner. But now they realize not all press is good press and this couple’s involvement in the show has turned more viewers off than on.”
According to Shuter, the Salahi last straw that broke Bravo’s back, a statement made by the Salahi’s in Dimond’s book:
But the final straw came to light just this week, when the couple claimed (in a new book about them) that their “iron-clad” contract with Bravo doesn’t allow them to talk about the White House-crashing incident to the media. Of course, they’ve never been shy about talking-up the scandal (except for when Tareq clammed up at a Congressional hearing!) and famously spoke to Matt Lauer about it just days after the State Dinner.
Popeater reported on Tuesday they’d received a press release from Bravo:
“From the time of the incident until now, Bravo and Half Yard Productions, the producer of the series, have consistently and repeatedly stated to the Salahis and their representatives that they were free to speak to press, law enforcement, Congress and anyone else about attending the State Dinner. Indeed, they have given multiple press interviews on that very subject.”
What’s unusual about the Popeater report, Bravo’s previous pattern of not issuing statements about cast members, especially those who are sent packing by Bravo. In comparison, the rumor Bravo had fired Danielle Staub, leaked by Bravo insiders to the site, Life & Style. The Danielle Staub won’t be returning to season three of RHONJ, leaked after Danielle taped the second season reunion episode. Bravo issuing a casual note on their BravoTV.com site under the “News” section, the reunion episode was Danielle’s last appearance on RHONJ, posted after part two of the RHONJ reunion episode aired. The Bravo insider news the Salahi’s won’t be back, leaked before the taping of the Real Housewives of DC reunion episode.
Was the info leaked before Michaele announced her “secret” she had multiple sclerosis?
The Washington Post’s Lisa de Moraes made the following observation about Michaele’s ‘announcement’ she had MS:
For the rest of the show’s run, any time another cast member comments about how thin Michaele is — it’s been one of the leitmotifs of this edition in the “Real Housewives” franchise — or rolls their eyes at something Michaele says or does, or says they don’t want Michaele invited to their Fill In The Blank — both that Other Housewife and Bravo are going to look really, really cold.
Lisa de Moraes reported Bravo’s response to Michaele’s MS news, a Bravo Senior VP of Communications telling the Washington Post, Michaele never mentioned to Bravo she had MS.
The Popeater post, Bravo plans on not asking the Salahi’s to return next season, published Wednesday at 7:22 AM EST. No mention in the article of Michaele’s ‘major announcement’ on FOX and Friends, Michaele had MS. FOX and Friends, airing at 6 AM, EST. Later that day, Lisa de Moraes’ article on Michaele’s announcement and the report Bravo had issued a press statement about the Salahi’s statement in the book. A statement very similar to the one posted by Popeater:
“The notion that the Salahis have been barred under their contracts relating to ‘The Real Housewives of D.C.’ from speaking about their attendance at the White House State Dinner is simply not true. From the time of the incident until now, Bravo and Half Yard Productions, the producer of the series, have consistently and repeatedly stated to the Salahis and their representatives that they were free to speak to press, law enforcement, Congress and anyone else about attending the State Dinner. Indeed, they have given multiple press interviews on that very subject.”
de Moraes’ article included what Dianne Dimond said on FOX and Friends about Michaele’s cast members picking on Michaele in the first season of RHODC. After reading what Dimond said, interjecting Michaele’s multiple sclerosis as an excuse to chastise the cast members who ‘picked on’ Michaele, Dianne Dimond needs to have her head examined. de Moraes observation, Michaele and Tareq effectively tarred her cast members as “really, really cold” in still unaired episodes. With the news from Popeater, Bravo potentially painted as a cold-hearted villain, booting a victim of multiple sclerosis off one of their reality housewives shows.
By LBG1
During an appearance on Watch What Happens L!ve with Andy Cohen guest Cat Ommanney said her book Inbox Full will be out in December. Cat appeared with Real Housewives of New York City’s Ramona Singer. Ramona told Andy she hadn’t seen cast member Kelly Bensimon this summer. Ramona had been with LuAnn de Lesseps the ‘night before’ and had spoken with Jill Zarin yesterday on the phone. When Andy asked Ramona would what happen if former Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Danielle Staub were to become a cast member of RHONYC, Ramona said she’d ‘go on strike’.
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Yesterday the site Popeater reported Bravo had booted Michaele and Tareq Salahi from the next season of RHODC. Popeater’s Rob Shuter posting Bravo “had had it” with the Salahi’s:
Michaele and Tareq Salahi’s fifteen minutes of fame may be up now that I’ve learned publicly-annoyed Bravo has decided not to invite the White House party crashers back to tape another season of ‘The Real Housewives Of DC.’
“The DC show is the only show in the entire franchise that isn’t a true hit,” an insider tells me. “And the Salahi’s are the biggest reason for that. At first, execs thought they struck gold with all the attention the couple got over the White House dinner. But now they realize not all press is good press and this couple’s involvement in the show has turned more viewers off than on.”
According to Shuter, the Salahi last straw that broke Bravo’s back, a statement made by the Salahi’s in Dimond’s book:
But the final straw came to light just this week, when the couple claimed (in a new book about them) that their “iron-clad” contract with Bravo doesn’t allow them to talk about the White House-crashing incident to the media. Of course, they’ve never been shy about talking-up the scandal (except for when Tareq clammed up at a Congressional hearing!) and famously spoke to Matt Lauer about it just days after the State Dinner.
Popeater reported on Tuesday they’d received a press release from Bravo:
“From the time of the incident until now, Bravo and Half Yard Productions, the producer of the series, have consistently and repeatedly stated to the Salahis and their representatives that they were free to speak to press, law enforcement, Congress and anyone else about attending the State Dinner. Indeed, they have given multiple press interviews on that very subject.”
What’s unusual about the Popeater report, Bravo’s previous pattern of not issuing statements about cast members, especially those who are sent packing by Bravo. In comparison, the rumor Bravo had fired Danielle Staub, leaked by Bravo insiders to the site, Life & Style. The Danielle Staub won’t be returning to season three of RHONJ, leaked after Danielle taped the second season reunion episode. Bravo issuing a casual note on their BravoTV.com site under the “News” section, the reunion episode was Danielle’s last appearance on RHONJ, posted after part two of the RHONJ reunion episode aired. The Bravo insider news the Salahi’s won’t be back, leaked before the taping of the Real Housewives of DC reunion episode.
Was the info leaked before Michaele announced her “secret” she had multiple sclerosis?
The Washington Post’s Lisa de Moraes made the following observation about Michaele’s ‘announcement’ she had MS:
For the rest of the show’s run, any time another cast member comments about how thin Michaele is — it’s been one of the leitmotifs of this edition in the “Real Housewives” franchise — or rolls their eyes at something Michaele says or does, or says they don’t want Michaele invited to their Fill In The Blank — both that Other Housewife and Bravo are going to look really, really cold.
Lisa de Moraes reported Bravo’s response to Michaele’s MS news, a Bravo Senior VP of Communications telling the Washington Post, Michaele never mentioned to Bravo she had MS.
The Popeater post, Bravo plans on not asking the Salahi’s to return next season, published Wednesday at 7:22 AM EST. No mention in the article of Michaele’s ‘major announcement’ on FOX and Friends, Michaele had MS. FOX and Friends, airing at 6 AM, EST. Later that day, Lisa de Moraes’ article on Michaele’s announcement and the report Bravo had issued a press statement about the Salahi’s statement in the book. A statement very similar to the one posted by Popeater:
“The notion that the Salahis have been barred under their contracts relating to ‘The Real Housewives of D.C.’ from speaking about their attendance at the White House State Dinner is simply not true. From the time of the incident until now, Bravo and Half Yard Productions, the producer of the series, have consistently and repeatedly stated to the Salahis and their representatives that they were free to speak to press, law enforcement, Congress and anyone else about attending the State Dinner. Indeed, they have given multiple press interviews on that very subject.”
de Moraes’ article included what Dianne Dimond said on FOX and Friends about Michaele’s cast members picking on Michaele in the first season of RHODC. After reading what Dimond said, interjecting Michaele’s multiple sclerosis as an excuse to chastise the cast members who ‘picked on’ Michaele, Dianne Dimond needs to have her head examined. de Moraes observation, Michaele and Tareq effectively tarred her cast members as “really, really cold” in still unaired episodes. With the news from Popeater, Bravo potentially painted as a cold-hearted villain, booting a victim of multiple sclerosis off one of their reality housewives shows.
Tareq Uses Fictitious Names For Business?
Article from Radar Online.
Real Housewives of D.C. star and notorious White House 'gatecrasher' Tareq Salahi uses fictitious names for various business deals, according to his former limo driver.
The chauffeur, Gregory Wooddell, told RadarOnline.com that the aliases have caught the attention of the United States Secret Service, who has been investigating Tareq even before he and wife Michaele allegedly crashed the White House state dinner.
"It's even freakier to think that they got in while being investigated."
Wooddell revealed he is aware of three names that Tareq allegedy uses: David Mortz, Roger Stern and Kevin Bradley.
"One time Tareq ordered a forklift we needed under the name Kevin Bradley," Wooddell claimed.
"The Secret Service asked for a copy of the receipt from me as part of their investigation because it was in Kevin's name. I have no idea how Tareq paid for things under different names like that."
David Mortz is an apparent online identity used on a polo website with a profile that regularly promotes the Salahis by posting photographs of them and their events.
There are no photos of Mortz himself.
Mortz also has a Facebook account, although again, there is no photo of this mysterious individual; however, Mortz lists the Real Housewives Of D.C. as his only like and interest.
Interestingly, the name Roger Stern -- who is said to be the commissioner of the National Polo League -- appears to be a combination of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA commissioner David Stern.
"Tareq has also made up affidavits from fake identities to win court cases," Wooddell alleged, noting two cases.
"Sometimes at the winery they'd use helicopters for events and someone filed a noise complaint. Tareq showed up at court with a bunch of affidavits from fake people saying they'd never seen helicopters in the area and the court believed him!"
Wooddell said the Salahis sued a venue where they'd held a polo event, claiming the power and the generators went out, thus ruining their occassion.
He claimed, "They asked a friend of theirs to lie on their behalf and testify in court for them. When she said no, they brought in a bunch of fake affidavits and won their case."
Multiple source have confirmed to RadarOnline.com the use of Tareq's aliases.
"They're notorious in D.C. circles for it," said one source.
Claimed Wooddell: "I think they're starting to stray from reality completely and beginning to believe their own lies."
He said that although he was interviewed by the Secret Service and the FBI, he was not asked to testify in front of the still active grand jury investigation into the Salahis 'gatecrashing' incident at the November 2009 White House state dinner.
To the embarrassment of the Secret Service, the Salahis shook hands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, without having a formal invitation.
"I think they only subpoenaed those that were around them the day they crashed the White House," Wooddell said.
The Salahi's former publicist, Mahogany Jones, told RadarOnline.com she too had "heard rumors of that" (aliases) but noted she hadn't "had any personal encounters of him using an alias."
When contacted by RadarOnline.com, the Secret Service declined to comment on its investigations of the Salahis.
Tareq refused to comment in depth when contacted by RadarOnline.com but promised "the real story is coming out" -- a reference to the impending release of their tell-all book about the event.
Real Housewives of D.C. star and notorious White House 'gatecrasher' Tareq Salahi uses fictitious names for various business deals, according to his former limo driver.
The chauffeur, Gregory Wooddell, told RadarOnline.com that the aliases have caught the attention of the United States Secret Service, who has been investigating Tareq even before he and wife Michaele allegedly crashed the White House state dinner."I was interviewed by the Secret Service and the FBI long before the whole White House crashing thing," Wooddell said in an exclusive interview.
"It's even freakier to think that they got in while being investigated."
Wooddell revealed he is aware of three names that Tareq allegedy uses: David Mortz, Roger Stern and Kevin Bradley.
"One time Tareq ordered a forklift we needed under the name Kevin Bradley," Wooddell claimed.
"The Secret Service asked for a copy of the receipt from me as part of their investigation because it was in Kevin's name. I have no idea how Tareq paid for things under different names like that."
David Mortz is an apparent online identity used on a polo website with a profile that regularly promotes the Salahis by posting photographs of them and their events.
There are no photos of Mortz himself.
Mortz also has a Facebook account, although again, there is no photo of this mysterious individual; however, Mortz lists the Real Housewives Of D.C. as his only like and interest.
Interestingly, the name Roger Stern -- who is said to be the commissioner of the National Polo League -- appears to be a combination of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA commissioner David Stern.
"Tareq has also made up affidavits from fake identities to win court cases," Wooddell alleged, noting two cases.
"Sometimes at the winery they'd use helicopters for events and someone filed a noise complaint. Tareq showed up at court with a bunch of affidavits from fake people saying they'd never seen helicopters in the area and the court believed him!"
Wooddell said the Salahis sued a venue where they'd held a polo event, claiming the power and the generators went out, thus ruining their occassion.
He claimed, "They asked a friend of theirs to lie on their behalf and testify in court for them. When she said no, they brought in a bunch of fake affidavits and won their case."
Multiple source have confirmed to RadarOnline.com the use of Tareq's aliases.
"They're notorious in D.C. circles for it," said one source.
Claimed Wooddell: "I think they're starting to stray from reality completely and beginning to believe their own lies."
He said that although he was interviewed by the Secret Service and the FBI, he was not asked to testify in front of the still active grand jury investigation into the Salahis 'gatecrashing' incident at the November 2009 White House state dinner.
To the embarrassment of the Secret Service, the Salahis shook hands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, without having a formal invitation.
"I think they only subpoenaed those that were around them the day they crashed the White House," Wooddell said.
The Salahi's former publicist, Mahogany Jones, told RadarOnline.com she too had "heard rumors of that" (aliases) but noted she hadn't "had any personal encounters of him using an alias."
When contacted by RadarOnline.com, the Secret Service declined to comment on its investigations of the Salahis.
Tareq refused to comment in depth when contacted by RadarOnline.com but promised "the real story is coming out" -- a reference to the impending release of their tell-all book about the event.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Christine and Danielle At The Elene Cassis Show
Danielle attends Elene Cassis Spring Summer 2010 Collection at Exit Art in New York City to watch Christine on the runway.
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| Danielle pictured with Elene Cassis & Debbie Gibson |
Ramona And Catherine At WWHL
Picture from Andy.
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| We're live at 10 with our 2 cats in a bag turtle time spectacular with Cat and Ramona!! |
Andy Cohen At Isaac Mizrahi Show
Andy Cohen attend the Isaac Mizrahi Spring 2011 fashion show at The Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Kelly's NYFW Blog
Post from PAPERMAG.
Kelly Bensimon's Fashion Week Blog III: Badgley Mischka's Fitzgeraldian Moment
By Kelly Bensimon
Kelly Bensimon, whom you might know from a little television show called The Real Housewives of New York, is a model, writer, party circuit fixture and general lady-about-town. She'll be covering the goings on in NYC during Fashion Week for PAPERMAG. You can follow her on Twitter at @kikilet.
My first show at the Mercedes Benz Fashion week at Lincoln Center was Badgley Mischka. I didn't first get to know Mark Badgley and James Mischka through their designs -- I actually met them at the Hampton Classic horse show. Mark and James are good friends with Cornelia and CZ Guest who introduced me to the brilliant duo. The designers are clearly inspired by their glamorous friends -- their Spring 2011 show was filled with the elegant, flowing dresses that someone who lives a fantasy lifestyle like the Guests or other Badgley Mischka fans like Jennifer Lopez would wear. Their look is one that's sexy, effortless and entitled. As the models walked the runway and Temper Trap played "Sweet Disposition" (apparently the theme song of Fashion week, as I heard it at Minnie Mortimer, too -- I'm actually blasting it as I write this, lol), my leg bounced to the music and I was transported to a Fitzgeraldian scene where everything was unexpected, women were feminine and carefree, champagne flowed and every moment took your breath away. One of my favorite lines in "Sweet Disposition" is "Don't stop to surrender." This sentiment was echoed in what I saw in Badgley Mischka's collection. Their clothes encourage the women who wear them to enjoy the moment, relish in the beauty and enjoy life. Thank you Mark and James. The platforms, hot shorts, high waisted jeans and gorgeous gowns inspired me to dream for just a moment.
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By Kelly Bensimon
Kelly Bensimon, whom you might know from a little television show called The Real Housewives of New York, is a model, writer, party circuit fixture and general lady-about-town. She'll be covering the goings on in NYC during Fashion Week for PAPERMAG. You can follow her on Twitter at @kikilet.
My first show at the Mercedes Benz Fashion week at Lincoln Center was Badgley Mischka. I didn't first get to know Mark Badgley and James Mischka through their designs -- I actually met them at the Hampton Classic horse show. Mark and James are good friends with Cornelia and CZ Guest who introduced me to the brilliant duo. The designers are clearly inspired by their glamorous friends -- their Spring 2011 show was filled with the elegant, flowing dresses that someone who lives a fantasy lifestyle like the Guests or other Badgley Mischka fans like Jennifer Lopez would wear. Their look is one that's sexy, effortless and entitled. As the models walked the runway and Temper Trap played "Sweet Disposition" (apparently the theme song of Fashion week, as I heard it at Minnie Mortimer, too -- I'm actually blasting it as I write this, lol), my leg bounced to the music and I was transported to a Fitzgeraldian scene where everything was unexpected, women were feminine and carefree, champagne flowed and every moment took your breath away. One of my favorite lines in "Sweet Disposition" is "Don't stop to surrender." This sentiment was echoed in what I saw in Badgley Mischka's collection. Their clothes encourage the women who wear them to enjoy the moment, relish in the beauty and enjoy life. Thank you Mark and James. The platforms, hot shorts, high waisted jeans and gorgeous gowns inspired me to dream for just a moment.
Jennifer Gilbert Would "Like To See A More Diverse Cast" On The RHONY
Article from Hollywood Life.
By:David Caplan
As reports swirl that the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New York will be adding a “wealthy Hamptons housewife,” former cast member Jennifer Gilbert, says it’s not a done deal yet, adding she would like to see a more diverse cast.
But the identity of the new rabblerouser will soon be known. Housewife Ramona Singer, who will be returning to the show, told HollywoodLife.com at an OK! magazine party Sept. 13, “There is a new girl coming on…We start filming Sept. 20, that’s our target date. It’s going to be the best season ever, I feel it and I know it.”
And fellow cast member Jill Zarin, author of The New York Times bestseller, Secrets Of A Jewish Mother, tells HollywoodLife.com she has faith in Bravo’s casting. “Bravo selects strong women who are independent and driven, which is why I feel so grateful to be part of the franchise. (Zarin also reacted to this week’s news that New Jersey Housewife Danielle Staub, landed a new show, Social, on WeatlhTV, saying “I am excited to see any Housewife branch out, whether it be a product line or their own TV show.”)
As for Jennifer, she may return to the show’s upcoming season, but not as a permanent character; instead she may appear on the show planning parties for the other cast members. “That is the hope,” she said. “I met with Bravo. I’m talking to a bunch of the girls about events they want to plan. I’d love to come back. I had fun. I just don’t want to do it every minute. It was great, but it was a tremendous amount of work, and to be honest, I’ve had a business for 16 years, I have a job. And I have kids. “
And Gilbert say she won’t miss being engulfed in the show’s seemingly non-stop drama. “At least this time, I’ll be watching from the sidelines!”
By:David Caplan
As reports swirl that the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New York will be adding a “wealthy Hamptons housewife,” former cast member Jennifer Gilbert, says it’s not a done deal yet, adding she would like to see a more diverse cast.
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Jennifer, president of the New York City event planning firm Save The Date, told HollywoodLife.com, “Sure, I would love to see a lesbian, or some diversity. It would be nice to do something a little diverse. All I know is The Real Housewives of New Jersey got [extremely high] ratings, so I think in order to get those type of ratings, they should up the ante.” Adds Jennifer, who remains friendly with the cast, “I do know that they haven’t 100 percent firmed up [the new cast member]. It’s not entirely in stone yet. I know they were looking at a zillion people.”
But the identity of the new rabblerouser will soon be known. Housewife Ramona Singer, who will be returning to the show, told HollywoodLife.com at an OK! magazine party Sept. 13, “There is a new girl coming on…We start filming Sept. 20, that’s our target date. It’s going to be the best season ever, I feel it and I know it.”
And fellow cast member Jill Zarin, author of The New York Times bestseller, Secrets Of A Jewish Mother, tells HollywoodLife.com she has faith in Bravo’s casting. “Bravo selects strong women who are independent and driven, which is why I feel so grateful to be part of the franchise. (Zarin also reacted to this week’s news that New Jersey Housewife Danielle Staub, landed a new show, Social, on WeatlhTV, saying “I am excited to see any Housewife branch out, whether it be a product line or their own TV show.”)
As for Jennifer, she may return to the show’s upcoming season, but not as a permanent character; instead she may appear on the show planning parties for the other cast members. “That is the hope,” she said. “I met with Bravo. I’m talking to a bunch of the girls about events they want to plan. I’d love to come back. I had fun. I just don’t want to do it every minute. It was great, but it was a tremendous amount of work, and to be honest, I’ve had a business for 16 years, I have a job. And I have kids. “
And Gilbert say she won’t miss being engulfed in the show’s seemingly non-stop drama. “At least this time, I’ll be watching from the sidelines!”
Kelly Attends The Argentina Group Show
Kelly at the Argentina Group Show Spring 2011 fashion show at The Stage at Lincoln Center on in New York City.
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Andy Cohen Is Not Weak
Video clip of Andy on the Wendy Williams Show talking about Teresa shoving him.
Ramona Says The New Housewife Is Happy With Herself
From US Magazine.
Which Manhattan socialite is brave enough to replace Bethenny Frankel on The Real Housewives of New York City?
Ramona Singer won't reveal the mystery woman's name (they begin filming Season 4 next week), but she promises viewers won't be disappointed.
"She isn't leaving totally," Singer tells Us. "We are intertwined in a sense. She proved to Bravo you don't have to have table-flipping to get ratings."
After a tension-packed third season, Singer says she's looking forward to "no drama" this time around.
"I just hope Kelly [Killoren Bensimon] doesn't have a worse breakdown on this show like she did last season," she says.
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Which Manhattan socialite is brave enough to replace Bethenny Frankel on The Real Housewives of New York City?
Ramona Singer won't reveal the mystery woman's name (they begin filming Season 4 next week), but she promises viewers won't be disappointed."We have this new girl coming on. She is very happy with herself," Singer, 53, tells UsMagazine.com. "Not to say I'm not going to get pissed at her or have a fight with her about something -- that's just who I am sometimes! I can't help it. But it's better I tell it to your face then behind your back, right?"
And viewers who'll miss Frankel's candid commentary on the show don't have to worry: she'll be back for the new season, but only for "cameo appearances, just like I did on her show," says the Bravo star, who will debut her Ramona Singer HSN jewelry line on the network September 20 from 3-5 P.M.
"She isn't leaving totally," Singer tells Us. "We are intertwined in a sense. She proved to Bravo you don't have to have table-flipping to get ratings."
After a tension-packed third season, Singer says she's looking forward to "no drama" this time around.
"I just hope Kelly [Killoren Bensimon] doesn't have a worse breakdown on this show like she did last season," she says.
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Luann At Davidelfin Show
LuAnn attends the Davidelfin Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Robin Leach Wishes Danielle The Best With Her New Show
Post from Hollywood Life.
By: Chloe Melas
BFFs, after Danielle revealed to HollywoodLife.com that she was going to be the next “Robin Leach” we thought we’d ask the British TV host himself what he thought — and let’s say it was more than just “champagne wishes!”
But if Danielle can shell out the dough, Robin says he’ll teach her a thing or two about the rich & famous before she begins her new adventure.
“Maybe this will bring her elegance, good manners and class to her act,” Robin laughs. “I would offer to give her lessons, but it depends on how much money.”
It turns out WealthTV actually approached Robin for a similar type of show years ago, but he turned it down.
“When they first started they came to me to buy all of the old shows and they wanted to do a new series but there wasn’t enough money,” he says. “All I can do is wish her luck … I hope they have enough money to travel the world!”
But Robin points out that even though Danielle says her show will have a twist, it’s not really a twist at all.
“The joke is they are going to do it differently and mingle with the billionaires,” he says. “What do you think we did for 14 years? We went to their parties, and their charities … so what’s new pussycat?”
Either way, Robin wishes Danielle the best and wants you to know he’ll be back next year!
“I’ll give you a hint,” he says. “It will be 30 years since Lifestyles first began.”
By: Chloe Melas
BFFs, after Danielle revealed to HollywoodLife.com that she was going to be the next “Robin Leach” we thought we’d ask the British TV host himself what he thought — and let’s say it was more than just “champagne wishes!”
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Danielle Staub, 48, needs to listen up, because the expert on Hollywood’s most elite, Robin Leach, 69, wants to give her a couple of pointers before she starts her new gig as the host of Social, a new TV show on WealthTV! Danielle explained the show to HollywoodLife.com Sept. 13, and revealed it will be very similar to Robin’s hit show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, which aired for 10 years. The reality vixen even told us she would be the next “Robin Leach,” but the man of “caviar dreams” chuckled as he told HollywoodLife.com he’s “irreplaceable.”
“I’ve been copied and imitated and impersonated since I first went on TV in 1980,” he says. “I’ve been on TV for three decades so no one is going to kick me to the curb, but I will admit Danielle looks better, poses better, and photographs better than me.”
“Maybe this will bring her elegance, good manners and class to her act,” Robin laughs. “I would offer to give her lessons, but it depends on how much money.”
It turns out WealthTV actually approached Robin for a similar type of show years ago, but he turned it down.
“When they first started they came to me to buy all of the old shows and they wanted to do a new series but there wasn’t enough money,” he says. “All I can do is wish her luck … I hope they have enough money to travel the world!”
But Robin points out that even though Danielle says her show will have a twist, it’s not really a twist at all.
“The joke is they are going to do it differently and mingle with the billionaires,” he says. “What do you think we did for 14 years? We went to their parties, and their charities … so what’s new pussycat?”
Either way, Robin wishes Danielle the best and wants you to know he’ll be back next year!
“I’ll give you a hint,” he says. “It will be 30 years since Lifestyles first began.”
The Salahis Turn Real Housewives Viewers Off
Post from Perez Hilton.
We hate to say it, but it's probably for the best!
These two don't need any more attention than they already have!
Apparently, the tipping point for Bravo came when the Salahi's attempted to blame them for banning them from speaking about the White House gatecrashing incident, which has been vehemently denied by the network in a statement released yesterday.
They also allegedly refused to attend the Housewives of D.C. launch party, and then hosted a competing party the same night!
WTF is wrong with these people?
A fellow castmate reveals:
"At this point, they are an embarrassment to the 'Housewife' franchise. They are a loose cannon. Now, Michaele has revealed she has multiple sclerosis; next she'll be announcing she is pregnant with triplets to get attention."
Unreal. We truly hope that her announcement regarding the disease yesterday is not fabricated. Anyone who would lie about having something as serious as multiple sclerosis just for press is seriously deranged.
We have a sinking feeling that these two are going to be caught in a lot more lies soon enough.
We hate to say it, but it's probably for the best!
These two don't need any more attention than they already have!
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Bravo has apparently had enough of Tareq and Michaele Salahi's delusional levels of crazy, and according to insiders, will not be inviting the couple back for the second season of The Real Housewives of D.C.!
Sources explain:
"The DC show is the only show in the entire franchise that isn't a true hit. And the Salahi's are the biggest reason for that. At first, execs thought they struck gold with all the attention the couple got over the White House dinner. But now they realize not all press is good press and this couple's involvement in the show has turned more viewers off than on."
Apparently, the tipping point for Bravo came when the Salahi's attempted to blame them for banning them from speaking about the White House gatecrashing incident, which has been vehemently denied by the network in a statement released yesterday.
They also allegedly refused to attend the Housewives of D.C. launch party, and then hosted a competing party the same night!
WTF is wrong with these people?
A fellow castmate reveals:
"At this point, they are an embarrassment to the 'Housewife' franchise. They are a loose cannon. Now, Michaele has revealed she has multiple sclerosis; next she'll be announcing she is pregnant with triplets to get attention."
Unreal. We truly hope that her announcement regarding the disease yesterday is not fabricated. Anyone who would lie about having something as serious as multiple sclerosis just for press is seriously deranged.
We have a sinking feeling that these two are going to be caught in a lot more lies soon enough.
The Salahis Have Not Been Exonerated In The White House Incident
Article from Radar Online.
A federal grand jury investigating White House 'gatecrashers' Tareq and Michaele Salahi has twice interviewed their former publicist, RadarOnline.com has learned.
"I was very close to this situation," Mahogany Jones told RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview.
"I've appeared in front of the grand jury (but) I can't say too much about it."
The Salahis are also behind a new book by journalist Diane Dimond to tell "the never before revealed details of what happened before, during and after" their November 2009 'crashing' at the Obama administration's first state dinner.
To the embarrassment of the Secret Service, the Salahis shook hands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, without having a formal invitation.
Jones, who was hired by the Salahis in 2009 after the couple was cast on Bravo's Real Housewives of D.C., refused to be interviewed for Dimond's tell-all; but in her first in-depth interview, the public relations advisor told RadarOnline.com the notorious socialites could face further legal ramifications.
"That's what they're portraying it to be, that they're exonerated," Jones said. "That's the whole falsehood."
She added, "From my perspective -- and I'm not legal counsel or anything like that -- [but] I believe there will be some action."
Jones resigned in May because her former clients were "rogue" and "completely uncontrollable."
While she wouldn't elaborate on what she told the jury under oath, Jones recounted for the first time, how Tareq and Michaele told a television producer President Obama "personally invited" them to his first state dinner.
She said a producer of the D.C. franchise enquired about seeking media credentials for the event.
"According to them, they were told by the Salahis that they were personally invited by the Obamas to go to this dinner," Jones told RadarOnline.com.
"That was odd to me, if you're calling asking me to assist in trying to get you attendance to the dinner and then someone else tells me they're already invited.
"Knowing the Salahis and their ways, a lie, or two lies, is not unreasonable for them."
Despite that claim, Jones recalled how the Salahis asked her to put them in contact with top Pentagon official Michelle S. Jones, a special assistant to the Secretary of Defense, in a bid to have them invited to President Obama's first state dinner.
Jones recalled, "Tareq had called me and said to me, 'We're trying to get in touch with Michelle Jones, is there anything that you can do to help us get in contact with her?'
"I told Tareq, 'There's nothing I can do to connect you all.'
"In my view, by the Salahis asking me, they didn't have an invitation. But I knew they were resourceful people."
Michelle Jones, who serves as the Pentagon's White House liaison, has flatly denied she promised the pair admittance.
E-mails between the Salahis and Michelle Jones indicate the official was trying to get them in to the White House event, but did not succeed.
In the last email from Jones, sent at 8:46 a.m., Nov. 24, she said she still had not gotten them tickets.
Yet in an email sent at 1:03 a.m., Nov. 25, the Salahis wrote that they did not get that phone message from Jones because their "cell phone battery died early this evening while we were in D.C. from our country home."
They wrote, "We ended up going to the gate to check in at 6:30 p.m. to just check, in case it got approved, since we didn't know, and our name was indeed on the list!"
The Salahis former staffer told RadarOnline.com, "That was odd to me because why would they need assistance from Michelle Jones when they supposedly had other connections within the White House.
"Those types of questions have come into my mind, but I didn't question it at the time."
Jones said the couple "are completely manipulative", and suggested their bold behavior was a ploy to attract attention for the Bravo program.
"I wouldn't put it passed them," Jones said.
"It's like Balloon Boy... I guess in their mind, this thing would have been the biggest thing on the show and would have brought ratings and everything."
"They're completely savvy about getting what they want or making people see them as they want them to be seen; they'll do things or say things so they can get their way and I think that's how they've gone through life."
Bloom, attorney for the Salahis, has said Jones is bad-mouthing the couple because she hasn't been paid for her services.
Of that claim, Jones told RadarOnline.com, "I'm not the only one who they owe money to... I need to stand in line."
A federal grand jury investigating White House 'gatecrashers' Tareq and Michaele Salahi has twice interviewed their former publicist, RadarOnline.com has learned.
"I've appeared in front of the grand jury (but) I can't say too much about it."
While criminal charges against the pair still have not been ruled out, the Salahis laywer, Lisa Bloom, recently told CNN the couple "are innocent" of crashing the White House.
The Salahis "were not on one list, but they were on two other lists", she added.The Salahis are also behind a new book by journalist Diane Dimond to tell "the never before revealed details of what happened before, during and after" their November 2009 'crashing' at the Obama administration's first state dinner.
To the embarrassment of the Secret Service, the Salahis shook hands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, without having a formal invitation.
Jones, who was hired by the Salahis in 2009 after the couple was cast on Bravo's Real Housewives of D.C., refused to be interviewed for Dimond's tell-all; but in her first in-depth interview, the public relations advisor told RadarOnline.com the notorious socialites could face further legal ramifications.
"That's what they're portraying it to be, that they're exonerated," Jones said. "That's the whole falsehood."
She added, "From my perspective -- and I'm not legal counsel or anything like that -- [but] I believe there will be some action."
Jones resigned in May because her former clients were "rogue" and "completely uncontrollable."
While she wouldn't elaborate on what she told the jury under oath, Jones recounted for the first time, how Tareq and Michaele told a television producer President Obama "personally invited" them to his first state dinner.
She said a producer of the D.C. franchise enquired about seeking media credentials for the event.
"According to them, they were told by the Salahis that they were personally invited by the Obamas to go to this dinner," Jones told RadarOnline.com.
"That was odd to me, if you're calling asking me to assist in trying to get you attendance to the dinner and then someone else tells me they're already invited.
"Knowing the Salahis and their ways, a lie, or two lies, is not unreasonable for them."
Despite that claim, Jones recalled how the Salahis asked her to put them in contact with top Pentagon official Michelle S. Jones, a special assistant to the Secretary of Defense, in a bid to have them invited to President Obama's first state dinner.
Jones recalled, "Tareq had called me and said to me, 'We're trying to get in touch with Michelle Jones, is there anything that you can do to help us get in contact with her?'
"I told Tareq, 'There's nothing I can do to connect you all.'
"In my view, by the Salahis asking me, they didn't have an invitation. But I knew they were resourceful people."
Michelle Jones, who serves as the Pentagon's White House liaison, has flatly denied she promised the pair admittance.
E-mails between the Salahis and Michelle Jones indicate the official was trying to get them in to the White House event, but did not succeed.
In the last email from Jones, sent at 8:46 a.m., Nov. 24, she said she still had not gotten them tickets.
Yet in an email sent at 1:03 a.m., Nov. 25, the Salahis wrote that they did not get that phone message from Jones because their "cell phone battery died early this evening while we were in D.C. from our country home."
They wrote, "We ended up going to the gate to check in at 6:30 p.m. to just check, in case it got approved, since we didn't know, and our name was indeed on the list!"
The Salahis former staffer told RadarOnline.com, "That was odd to me because why would they need assistance from Michelle Jones when they supposedly had other connections within the White House.
"Those types of questions have come into my mind, but I didn't question it at the time."
Jones said the couple "are completely manipulative", and suggested their bold behavior was a ploy to attract attention for the Bravo program.
"I wouldn't put it passed them," Jones said.
"It's like Balloon Boy... I guess in their mind, this thing would have been the biggest thing on the show and would have brought ratings and everything."
"They're completely savvy about getting what they want or making people see them as they want them to be seen; they'll do things or say things so they can get their way and I think that's how they've gone through life."
Bloom, attorney for the Salahis, has said Jones is bad-mouthing the couple because she hasn't been paid for her services.
Of that claim, Jones told RadarOnline.com, "I'm not the only one who they owe money to... I need to stand in line."
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Danielle Sings About Domestic Violence
Post from Hollywood Life.
By:Chloe Melas
Danielle tells us she’s releasing a second single! But this time, the song has a very deep-rooted meaning to her.
“I’m releasing the song at the end of September,” Danielle told us. “It’s called ‘Cry’ because it’s about trying to stop domestic violence.”
“I wrote it for personal reasons,” she told us. “Lori wrote it and produced it. There were a lot of tears while making it but I hope once it’s released that it stops a lot of tears.”
By:Chloe Melas
Danielle tells us she’s releasing a second single! But this time, the song has a very deep-rooted meaning to her.
Danielle Staub isn’t just all over TV, she’s also about to blow up the airwaves in a big way! The Real Housewives of New Jersey star spoke to HollywoodLife.com on Sept. 13 OK! magazine’s fifth anniversary party, where she revealed that she’s still making music! Danielle, who released her first single “Real Close” with the help of rumored girlfriend Lori Michaels, is about to drop another single titled “Cry.”
“I’m releasing the song at the end of September,” Danielle told us. “It’s called ‘Cry’ because it’s about trying to stop domestic violence.”
Danielle got candid with us, as she admitted that the song was written because of her own experiences with spousal abuse. We’re assuming she’s referring to her ex-husband, Kevin Maher, who is currently suing her for defamation of character.
“I wrote it for personal reasons,” she told us. “Lori wrote it and produced it. There were a lot of tears while making it but I hope once it’s released that it stops a lot of tears.”
LuAnn At Zang Toi Show
Luann attends the Zang Toi Spring 2011 fashion show at The Studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Bethenny At US Weekly's 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers
Bethenny attended US Weekly's 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers at Lavo in NYC.
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Ramona At Zang Toi
Ramona and Mario attend the Zang Toi Spring 2011 fashion show at The Studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Kelly At Anna Sui Show
Kelly attends the Anna Sui Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Vicki To Appear At Desert Cities Woman's Show On October 30-31
From Vicki.
Desert Cities Woman's Show on October 30-31, 2010. Supporting Coachella Valley charities. Come bring your sister, mother, girlfriends and plan a girl's day out! I will be there to speak and sign books.
Desert Cities Woman's Show on October 30-31, 2010. Supporting Coachella Valley charities. Come bring your sister, mother, girlfriends and plan a girl's day out! I will be there to speak and sign books.
Alex Is Writing A Second Book
Post from Radar Online.
Real Housewife of NYC Alex McCord is revealing the secret to married bliss in a new book she's writing about relationships, she tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.
Last season on The Real Housewives of NYC, Alex won the favor of her fans when she finally stood up to fellow cast mate, Jill Zarin.
McCord also reveals the book will address Simon's first marriage, something that isn't really covered on RHONYC.
When asked if the show has resumed filming, McCord just giggled and said 'no comment', but she was eager to reveal she recently signed with the celebrity division of New York Model Management and has booked seven runway shows for Fashion Week.
Real Housewife of NYC Alex McCord is revealing the secret to married bliss in a new book she's writing about relationships, she tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.
Last season on The Real Housewives of NYC, Alex won the favor of her fans when she finally stood up to fellow cast mate, Jill Zarin.Now the willowy, blonde mom of two is putting her newfound attitude into her second book, which she says will incorporate stories about her 11-year marriage to husband Simon van Kempen.
"It's going to be written much the same way as my first book," McCord told RadarOnline.com exclusively. "It will be about what goes on in relationships, particularly our relationship. We talk in a very snarky, irreverent way about the things that have happened to Simon and I over the last 11 years."
McCord also reveals the book will address Simon's first marriage, something that isn't really covered on RHONYC.
When asked if the show has resumed filming, McCord just giggled and said 'no comment', but she was eager to reveal she recently signed with the celebrity division of New York Model Management and has booked seven runway shows for Fashion Week.
Teresa Signed With ICM
Interview from Parade.
Teresa Giudice Dishes on Danielle Staub, Her Own Future and Gay Rights
by Fran Carpentier
Do you have any regrets about getting involved with The Real Housewives of New Jersey?
"Nothing could prepare you for being instantly famous. Being on the show was the best thing I ever did -- and the worst thing. Yeah, the paparazzi and the fake stories about my family are aggravating, but we choose to concentrate on the blessings--the great things that came out of it, like my New York Times best-selling cookbook, Skinny Italian, meeting so many wonderful fans, things like that."
All of your fans are very concerned about your, Joe's and the girls' well-being. Is your family really $11 million in debt?
"I really appreciate everyone's concern. I get the sweetest, most uplifting letters from people. And yes, Joe and me and the girls are all happy and healthy. We're in God's hands. What more could I ask?"
8 Invaluable Life Lessons from ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’
Do you think that you will have to sell your gorgeous house? Or will you have to get a job?
"I have a job! I have four jobs actually. My first and most important job is being a mommy. But I'm also an author, I run an online boutique, and I make appearances around the country. I think I'm the only New Jersey Housewife that actually went to college. I have a fashion degree and worked as a buyer for Calvin Klein and Macy's before I had kids. I've always worked. I love to work. But my family comes first."
You truly "sizzle" in the commercial for Sizzles Tanning Salon in Totowa, N.J. How did that come about?
"I just signed with ICM [International Creative Management, a leading talent agency], so yes, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me! I'm also releasing my own fragrance, a make-up line -- and a line of cookware."
Have you given any thought to hosting your own reality-TV cooking show?
"I would love to, yes! I get letters from fans to do my own show all the time. I'm definitely looking into it. It would be nice to be on TV for something positive instead of just drama, drama, drama..."
Do you have any plans to write another cookbook? What about a beauty book?
"I'm working on my second book right now. It's a family cookbook and it will be out in Spring 2011. It will be the same format as last time--gorgeous photos of the food and me and my girls cooking--but 60 all-new recipes with new stories, tips and fun food facts."
A few weeks ago, you appeared on ABC's The View. Did you feel attacked by the hosts?
"I thought I handled myself well on The View. I didn't feel attacked on the show, but I actually didn't hear Joy Behar say the "slumlord" comment until I watched it later on TV. They all talk over each other, so it's hard to hear everything. I can't say I'm too impressed that professional journalists would act like that, but what can you do?"
On the reunion episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, things got pretty physical between you and Danielle Staub to the point that you shoved Andy Cohen and then had to be held back by him. Any comments?
"Things never got physical. I just can't sit back and watch someone attack my family. Danielle crossed a line she shouldn't have crossed. I didn't mean to push Andy, he was just holding me back -- and I hate to be held as if I'm going to do something. I would never touch a hair on her head. I've never gotten physical with anybody. It's not my style. I love Andy and yes, afterwards, we hugged it out."
Do you get nervous before the reunion shows?
"No. None of the women make me nervous, on any of the shows. And certainly not Danielle."
It's official: Bravo announced that Danielle Staub will not be returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
"If Danielle was on or off the show, it didn't bother me. I can deal with her. And I'm certainly not afraid of her or anything. Was she fired? You'll have to ask Bravo."
Tell me about performing in the comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding off-Broadway .
"Of course I was nervous! But I was also excited and thrilled to be a part of it. Thankfully, my lines were easy, and I only had to do a few Lady Gaga moves. We rehearsed for two weeks. It was so successful, we're doing an encore in October."
[Note: Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, and Dina Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will appear in four performances of the off-Broadway show My Big Gay Italian Wedding Oct. 20-24. For tickets or info, visit Telecharge. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Marriage Equality New York.]
Did your husband, Joe, take issue with the play's message, which is that gay people should have all the same rights as heterosexuals?
"No, of course not. He came to the show opening night and went to the after-party with me and the cast and producers. We have a lot of gay friends and support them in everything that they do."
Do you ever feel misjudged by your audience or the public?
"I think it's definitely easier to judge than to not judge, that's why people do it. If you look different or have a different lifestyle, then it's the first thing people will attack you for. It's sad really, but I experience it myself. When people don't like you--or think they don't like you because of what they see on television--first they'll call me an ethnic slur or then they'll make up a rumor about how I don't like this group or that. Believe me, I love everyone! My best friends--the people I trust the most--are Catholic, Jewish, African-American, gay, tall, short, blonde... you name it. I love people for their hearts, not their appearance or lifestyle."
Would it upset you if one of your girls turned out to be gay?
"Of course not. All I want is for my kids to be happy. I recently talked to Chris Colfer from Glee and told him how much I loved him. What he's doing on his show is so brave and amazing. Love, love, love him!
Teresa Giudice Dishes on Danielle Staub, Her Own Future and Gay Rights
by Fran Carpentier
Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Parade.com has new revelations, courtesy of Teresa Giudice, about the impact of the show on her life, Danielle Staub's exit, what the future holds, and what the housewives are doing for -- would you believe? -- gay rights.
"Nothing could prepare you for being instantly famous. Being on the show was the best thing I ever did -- and the worst thing. Yeah, the paparazzi and the fake stories about my family are aggravating, but we choose to concentrate on the blessings--the great things that came out of it, like my New York Times best-selling cookbook, Skinny Italian, meeting so many wonderful fans, things like that."
All of your fans are very concerned about your, Joe's and the girls' well-being. Is your family really $11 million in debt?
"I really appreciate everyone's concern. I get the sweetest, most uplifting letters from people. And yes, Joe and me and the girls are all happy and healthy. We're in God's hands. What more could I ask?"
8 Invaluable Life Lessons from ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’
Do you think that you will have to sell your gorgeous house? Or will you have to get a job?
"I have a job! I have four jobs actually. My first and most important job is being a mommy. But I'm also an author, I run an online boutique, and I make appearances around the country. I think I'm the only New Jersey Housewife that actually went to college. I have a fashion degree and worked as a buyer for Calvin Klein and Macy's before I had kids. I've always worked. I love to work. But my family comes first."
You truly "sizzle" in the commercial for Sizzles Tanning Salon in Totowa, N.J. How did that come about?
"I just signed with ICM [International Creative Management, a leading talent agency], so yes, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me! I'm also releasing my own fragrance, a make-up line -- and a line of cookware."
Have you given any thought to hosting your own reality-TV cooking show?
"I would love to, yes! I get letters from fans to do my own show all the time. I'm definitely looking into it. It would be nice to be on TV for something positive instead of just drama, drama, drama..."
Do you have any plans to write another cookbook? What about a beauty book?
"I'm working on my second book right now. It's a family cookbook and it will be out in Spring 2011. It will be the same format as last time--gorgeous photos of the food and me and my girls cooking--but 60 all-new recipes with new stories, tips and fun food facts."
A few weeks ago, you appeared on ABC's The View. Did you feel attacked by the hosts?
"I thought I handled myself well on The View. I didn't feel attacked on the show, but I actually didn't hear Joy Behar say the "slumlord" comment until I watched it later on TV. They all talk over each other, so it's hard to hear everything. I can't say I'm too impressed that professional journalists would act like that, but what can you do?"
On the reunion episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, things got pretty physical between you and Danielle Staub to the point that you shoved Andy Cohen and then had to be held back by him. Any comments?
"Things never got physical. I just can't sit back and watch someone attack my family. Danielle crossed a line she shouldn't have crossed. I didn't mean to push Andy, he was just holding me back -- and I hate to be held as if I'm going to do something. I would never touch a hair on her head. I've never gotten physical with anybody. It's not my style. I love Andy and yes, afterwards, we hugged it out."
Do you get nervous before the reunion shows?
"No. None of the women make me nervous, on any of the shows. And certainly not Danielle."
It's official: Bravo announced that Danielle Staub will not be returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
"If Danielle was on or off the show, it didn't bother me. I can deal with her. And I'm certainly not afraid of her or anything. Was she fired? You'll have to ask Bravo."
Tell me about performing in the comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding off-Broadway .
"Of course I was nervous! But I was also excited and thrilled to be a part of it. Thankfully, my lines were easy, and I only had to do a few Lady Gaga moves. We rehearsed for two weeks. It was so successful, we're doing an encore in October."
[Note: Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, and Dina Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will appear in four performances of the off-Broadway show My Big Gay Italian Wedding Oct. 20-24. For tickets or info, visit Telecharge. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Marriage Equality New York.]
Did your husband, Joe, take issue with the play's message, which is that gay people should have all the same rights as heterosexuals?
"No, of course not. He came to the show opening night and went to the after-party with me and the cast and producers. We have a lot of gay friends and support them in everything that they do."
Do you ever feel misjudged by your audience or the public?
"I think it's definitely easier to judge than to not judge, that's why people do it. If you look different or have a different lifestyle, then it's the first thing people will attack you for. It's sad really, but I experience it myself. When people don't like you--or think they don't like you because of what they see on television--first they'll call me an ethnic slur or then they'll make up a rumor about how I don't like this group or that. Believe me, I love everyone! My best friends--the people I trust the most--are Catholic, Jewish, African-American, gay, tall, short, blonde... you name it. I love people for their hearts, not their appearance or lifestyle."
Would it upset you if one of your girls turned out to be gay?
"Of course not. All I want is for my kids to be happy. I recently talked to Chris Colfer from Glee and told him how much I loved him. What he's doing on his show is so brave and amazing. Love, love, love him!
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