The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs Thursday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo!
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The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs Thursday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo!
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RHOMelbourne Sneak Peek: Gamble Breaux Confronts Pettifleur Berenger
The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs Thursday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo!
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Chyka Keebaugh: “I Felt A Bit Sad That As Old Friends Gina Didn’t Give Janet A Chance To Explain What Had Actually Happened”
"This episode is action packed and moved so fast – I hope you were buckled in for the ride! We start the show with Gina and Janet catching up for a coffee. Janet was genuinely excited to be seeing Gina and with all the drama from the past supposedly put to bed she thought it was going to be a friendly catch up. But oh no – It wasn’t! Gina was there to defend her friend Gamble and find out why Janet had started these rumours. As I watched this meeting I felt a bit sad that as old friends Gina didn’t give Janet a chance to explain what had actually happened at lunch or where she had heard the rumours from. She was quick to pounce on Janet and as a result it was a coffee date that ended very quickly. I understand that Gamble is a new friend for us all and that Gina and her have become close. But I also believe that there are always two sides to every situation and I would have liked to have been privy to a more balanced conversation. It’s also interesting that Gina said she doesn’t like gossip – but didn’t she say to Lydia in the car ride to Janet’s party that she had heard that Lydia and Andrew had broken up by lot’s of different people too? Isn’t that the same as Janet telling Gamble what she had heard ?
Next you see my gorgeous husband Bruce calling out for me because I’m late for a planning meeting. Seriously, I was 5 minutes late because parking is a nightmare but I think Bruce loved playing that one up! We have many things to discuss and one of them is Bruce telling me he had to go to Doha that night. I actually was totally in shock as I had caught up with Jackie the day before who told me that Bruce was going overseas the next day and would be going back to the same place 3 times before the end of the year. I definitely didn’t believe her and hadn’t told Bruce this news totally blew me away. He also did go back 3 times before the end of the year – Jackie was spot on. We talk about the races and carpet colours and our new venue that we are building with Collingwood Football club. This then leads us to a site inspection of our amazing new venue with Eddie Maguire. This was the first time back on the site for awhile and were so excited to see the progress, the view and the size of the space. Eddie comes and joins us for a chat and a pep talk about how excited Collingwood are and how amazing it all will be. Eddie is a very old friend and someone both Bruce and I respect very much. We have worked on a lot of events together including his wedding so we know that we work well together. Eddie comes up with the venues new name ‘The Glasshouse’ and we all leave feeling very excited!
Bruce and I organise to have a catch up dinner with Ben and Jackie at our new pop up venue Number 74 – which sadly now is closed. We love these guys and have formed a really great friendship together. Jackie fills me in on her shopping trip with Janet and how upset she was regarding her catch up with Gina. I hated seeing Janet cry as she is a strong woman and usually brushes things aside. I feel guilty that she is taking all the heat from the lunch with Gamble and I will reiterate again that yes I started the conversation. The information I had was from the news paper article and from one other person who has said Gamble was a stripper ( I agree what’s the big deal?) I did not know the other things that Janet bought up and I can’t take responsibility for that. Gamble was also upset because Janet had said that everyone in Melbourne was talking about her and again that was not anything to do with me!
Dinner was great and I knew that the next day at golf I needed to talk to Gamble to clear the air. Golf day arrived and let’s just say as clear and blue as the sky was – it was freezing! I’m the first to arrive and then Gamble so it was great that we had some time to chat before the other girls arrived. My apology was from the heart. I am not a mean or nasty person and the last thing I would ever want to do is hurt a girlfriend or cause her pain. The whole thing went so not where I thought it would and I really wanted Gamble to understand that. I feel she did and we plan to keep moving forward, thankfully.
Gina being Gina of course arrives dressed up for a cocktail party and not a game of golf – god love her. When she has to put the flat shoes on I think it nearly killed her – she kept walking on her tippy toes! Jackie and Janet arrive in style on a chopper and the day begins. We all shared buggies and Gina was very busy telling me how to drive – there was a lot of back seat driving coming from her so when I suggested perhaps she drove, she didn’t want to! Janet starts teaching us how to play golf and I have not laughed so hard in a very long time. Jackie just could not hit that ball and we were all literally crying with laughter. When Gina went to have a go Jackie told us all to quickly move as she felt that Gina was going to throw the club – and of course she did. Another conversation is had about the rumours and what we should all do if we hear anything about each other. Things tensed up there for a minute but finally we found some resolution. We all kissed and made up and spent the rest of the day having an absolute ball. I don’t think I’ll be playing golf anytime soon but it was fun for us all to be taken out of our comfort zones.
What did you think of all our different golf looks? I think I may have looked like a boy in my school uniform …. Chyka xx"
What do you think about Chyka’s blog?
The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Arena and Thursday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo!
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Gina Liano: “Trying To Resolve The Problem With Janet Was Like Keeping Tabs On A Scoreboard”
"“Janet Janet Janet and Janet”
So the rumour is out for Gamble. She's not a pole dancer, she is a stripper according to Janet. I'd like to know when she was hosting those sex parties and why I wasn't invited. Poor darling, accused of being a stripper. I find it interesting that I've never been accused of being a stripper. I'm sure my body shape has something to do with it.
I decided to catch up with Janet and hadn't seen her since we were at Chadstone. She was hoping that we would have a nice coffee together and that we could put behind us all that nonsense with Gamble. Not sure what that nonsense was between her and I, I don't recall any nonsense but clearly she had an idea when she came to meet me that something had happened between us.
Janet was very quick to explain that Chyka had heard these rumours and that she probably should've shut her mouth. That's interesting because that was the point I was trying to make to Janet right from the start of the conversation. Janet felt like she was being interrogated and was in a court room, clearly she has never been in a court room with me. I’ve known her for a long time and know that sometimes she gets herself into a bit of trouble by saying too much. Apparently we have 'roles' in this situation and Janet was quick to enquire what my role was. Perhaps I should ask her the same question about Jackie?
Having been on the receiving end of Janet's gossip in the past, I can relate to how Gamble might be feeling and was determined to make sure that, unlike my situation, she wasn't going to have to deal with it on her own. I was hoping to nip it in the bud. Trying to resolve the problem with Janet was like keeping tabs on a scoreboard. And just when I thought it was a waste of time, she decided to start the entertainment by mimicking me. Deck of cards you say? Janet if you're going to try and copy me, at least have the right attitude girl! No prizes for seconds.
Cut to Chyka and Bruce thriving on a different type of energy and drama. Gotta love that. Don't stuff it up guys.
Jackie and Janet preparing their wardrobe for a golf day. Shorts and long socks?! Yikes! I'm in trouble. Jackie's hoping to rock it in a cardigan and seeks confirmation from the sales guy who's waiting to put through a sale but not until Janet has her teary moment with Jackie who has all the answers in the universe. Clearly Janet is upset that I told her that she shouldn't tell the truth. Perhaps she was crying because she wasn't telling the truth and suggested that I was trying to make Gamble more upset with her. What the ... where was I when that conversation happened?
The poor sales guy was as confused looking on at Janet and Jackie hugging (lets just call them 'Jacket') as I am watching that scene. Ohhhh its great to have someone in your corner who always RSVP's to your pity party. So now the objective of the golf day is for 'Jacket' to put this nonsense with Gamble to bed.
Back to reality, loved meeting with Maurice Rinaldi. Not the first time I've done a photo shoot with Maurice and every time he asks me to take my dress off so I thought I'd get in there quick and remind him that it's not going to happen. The plan was to shoot for publicity but the photos he took have been used on the cover of my autobiography, "Fearless". Not quite Playboy but love his work. Typical boy, loves his cars, and typical girl I can't work out what type of car it is. You say Monaro, I say Torana. Whatever it is, it wasn't working. Elephant on a Torana, not quite Playboy shots.
Club 74 and Jackie's stressed for her friend Janet... hmmm she's not the only one stressed out for a friend. Wonder what Jackie's role is. Yum I'm getting hungry.
Helicopter to Moonah Links. Gamble in shorts and socks, there’s the dress code! I have as many socks and shorts in my wardrobe as I do tracksuits. No point in looking like I can play when I can't even hang on to the golf club. But the first challenge is getting my high heels off. The second challenge is being in a golf buggy with Chyka who is driving with two left feet. Whiplash and we're on our way. Not a very sporting crew.
Friction, friction, friction and friction. The elephant on the golf course plants itself firmly in the middle of all the girls, but somehow we all manage to kiss and make up. The question is, for how long?
Words of wisdom from Jackie the peace maker, finally worked out her role, funny how she can talk about it but no one else is allowed to. Great news Janet. If she hears anything about any of us, she is not going to tell us. Perfect."
What do you think about Gina’s blog?
The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Arena and Thursday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo!
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Lynne Curtin’s Daughter Arrested For Domestic Violence
On July 13th, 2013, Alexa went to her former boyfriend’s place to reconcile their relationship. But when Michael Devecchio, her live-in boyfriend of three years, found out she may have “hooked up” with another guy, things got heated, according to the police report obtained by RadarOnline.
When police were called to the scene, Devecchio was “visibly intoxicated” with watery eyes, the report states. And he told cops Curtin was “drunk and out of control.”
Devecchio claimed he had “discovered a suspicious message on her Facebook profile” from another guy. So he contacted the other man who claimed he and Alexa had “sexual relations,” said the report. Devecchio became “enraged” and confronted Alexa about the alleged cheating, calling her a “liar” and “derogatory” names, cops state. When he took her wrist and asked her to leave, the report claims, she refused to get up from his couch and instead grabbed a large kitchen knife and held it to her neck.
According to the report, “she held the knife up to her throat and threated to slice her own throat. She asked him if he wanted her to kill herself since he didn’t want to be with her.” Because her ex was unsure if she was serious about killing herself or just doing it to garner “sympathy,” the ex report states, Devecchio grabbed her wrist and the knife dropped out of her hand.
When he tried to get Alexa out of his house, she resisted by hitting and scratching him, the report claims. She then allegedly took a tiki torch from an outside planter and threw it at him.
Michael walked away with two small bloody cuts on the back of his hand, two-inch scratches on his neck and chest, and a four-inch scratch down the middle of his chest. The only injury Alexa sustained were “hickee” bruises on her neck.
When police arrived, Devecchio told them Curtin “acts that way usually.” He didn’t want police to arrest her and said he regretted calling them. He even backtracked, insisting Alexa never hit him. A neighbor told cops he knew about their “constant fighting” and Alexa’s inconsistent statements to police, the responding officers put her in cuffs and charged her with spousal abuse.
A judge later granted an emergency restraining order against her, but the district attorney refused to prosecute based on insufficient evidence.
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7 Fun Facts About Stassi Schroeder’s Boyfriend Patrick Meagher
He’s a Radio Host
Stassi and Patrick’s initial connection occurred over the airwaves. At the time, Patrick was hosting a Sirius Satellite XM show called Cocktails With Patrick. He’s shifted to a new role on Mad Dog Sports Radio (also on Sirius Satellite XM), hosting The Wrap.
They Met on Twitter
Stassi listened to Patrick’s first show for three years. But it was after he did a segment on soulmates that she knew she had to reach out. What better way than Twitter?! “I was listening over the summer and he was talking about soulmates and how his soulmate could be across the country, and I tweeted at him,” she told Wetpaint. “We met, and it was like magic.” Aw! For their one year anniversary, Stassi adorably shared the screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram.
He’s Supportive of Her Career
The blonde bombshell recently scored her own hosting gig—a podcast on Play.It called Straight Up With Stassi, and her beau couldn’t be more excited for her. He made it a point to take to his own Twitter to promote his leading lady’s new endeavor.
He Doesn’t Have an Instagram
Aside from aggressively tweeting for professional purposes, Patrick seems to stay out of the limelight by staying out of social media—Instagram in particular. And despite the photo-sharing network being a major guilty pleasure of her own, she’s slightly thrilled that her boyfriend doesn’t share the same sentiment. “I think it’s the hottest thing,” she said of him not having an account. “He could just care less.”
He Gets Along With Her Family
A major plot twist for the #PumpRules star was her family’s disapproval of Jax. When it comes to Patrick, she doesn’t have that problem. “He’s met my mom, my sister, and my brother—they adore him,” she says. “My sister hates every single person that I date, so this is a huge deal that she loves him.
…But They’re Not Quite Ready For a Family of Their Own
“We’ve decided in five years it would be a good time to have a baby,” she told Wetpaint. “I’m not in a rush.”
They ARE Ready for a Walk Down the Aisle, Though!
There may be no rush to have children, but Stassi knows for sure that she’s found the one. “I don’t need to meet new people,” she says. “I can’t imagine being single and I can’t imagine not having him.” How sure is she? She’d be willing to tie the knot pretty much whenever! “If tomorrow he proposed, I would be ready.”
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Patti Stanger: "I Was There That Night Mario Singer Cheated" On Ramona
"I was there that night he cheated—me and Jill [Zarin] in the Hampton," she told Andy. "I saw the whole thing go down. I was worried for Ramona. He had midlife crisis going on. And she doesn't deserve that."
Initially, she said, she wondered whether Mario and Ramona had an arrangement or an open marriage. "I kinda thought they swung a little. I wasn't sure," she explained. "It had a little connotation like that."
Ultimately, she realized what was happening. "I saw the whole thing. I saw him pick the girl at a certain person's house — you probably know," she told Cohen. "It was a big dinner party, and we just came for dessert, and I watched this and I was, like, sober, and everybody else wasn't. And I went, 'What is going on here?'"
She continued: "And then I was worried for Ramona. I was really worried for her. Because I saw shades of him trying — he had like a midlife crisis going on. And she doesn't deserve that. She's a great girl."
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Claudia Jordan Dishes On RHOA Season 7 Reunion!
A few weeks before the taping, Claudia told the Daily Dish that she was hoping for "fun and positivity" at the reunion. She may have gotten her wish. The RHOA newcomer not only survived her first reunion taping, on Friday night she tweeted, "What an amazing day!"
Leading up to the reunion, the radio host and actress, who famously had a war of words with costar NeNe Leakes, felt she had nothing to prove. "I feel like I've proven myself to NeNe and the world. I would prefer for it to be funny and light," she told the Daily Dish, but added, "However, if she wants to go there, we can do it."
Claudia declared herself the victor in the infamous Puerto Rico showdown and made it clear that she was prepared for battle. "It's not like I don't have any verbal bullets in the chamber if comes to that," she said. "They have to understand, I worked in radio for many years—you have to be good at improv, you have to be good at thinking on your feet and being able to react...I'm not worried about anybody at the reunion."
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Bravo Greenlights 10 New Series And Renews ‘Don’t Be Tardy,’ ‘Manzo’d With Children,’ And ‘Ladies Of London’
“Bravo is focused on developing and launching breakthrough programming in diverse genres and formats and teaming up with big-name talent who are experts in their field,” Bravo development vp Eli Lehrer says. “This development slate embraces the network’s pop-culture brand and allows us to explore some new and exciting worlds for our affluent and engaged audience.”
via Bravo TV's official press release:
NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak-Biermann lead the pack with a road-trip series titled NeNe and Kim: Road to Riches. Plenty of your favorite shows are also making big returns: Ladies of London Season 2, Don't Be Tardy... Season 4, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Season 8, and Manzo'd With Children Season 2 have been given new season orders.
That's not all—read on to find out all the details of what's coming.
Après Ski (working title)
Co-Produced by Tricon Films & Television and Bravo with Andrea Gorfolova, Jeff Hervet, Kevin Lee and Jameel Bharmal serving as Executive Producers.
When the rich and famous want the ultimate winter ski vacation, the hottest place to go is Whistler, British Columbia where breathtaking mountain adventures are only rivaled by off slope après ski extravagance. In a town where the stakes are as high as the slopes, meet the well-groomed staff at this luxurious concierge company who are the behind-the-scenes magic-makers orchestrating once in a lifetime vacations for their upscale and demanding clients.
Below Deck Mediterranean
Produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, an Endemol Company, with Mark Cronin and Courtland Cox serving as Executive Producers.
The “Below Deck” franchise is heading to the world’s oldest cruising grounds, the Mediterranean Sea, for its next super-yacht charter season. The new European setting not only provides spectacular scenery, culture and nightlife, but a whole new level of service standards and charter guest demands.
Fit Club (working title)
Produced by Kate Little, Claire Poyser and Derek McLean of Lime Pictures, Eli Holzman, Stephen Lambert and Jacob Cohen-Holmes of All3 Media America along with Executive Producers Tess Gamboa and John Platt.
It’s survival of the fittest for New York City’s hottest trainers who are competing for the same wealthy Manhattanites and famous celebrity clients. If they can’t keep their romances, feuds and professional jealousies in check, things could get physical.
Ladies of Dallas (working title)
Produced by Goodbye Pictures with Rich Bye and Andrew Hoegl serving as Executive Producers.
From glamorous galas to scintillating scandals, and supersized spending habits, life in the elite tier of the Dallas social scene is hard to crack, and even harder to maintain. Whether driven by vanity, personal validation, or career advancement, these Lone Star ladies all share the same goal- to climb the social ladder and stay on top.
Married to Medicine Houston
Produced by Fremantle North America and developed by Purveyors of Pop with Matt Anderson and Nate Green serving as Executive Producers.
The popular franchise heads to the largest medical community in the country for "Married to Medicine Houston." These diverse and driven young doctors and wives of physicians look like they have it all— educated, sexy and at the top of their game. But peel back the layers and you will see that new obstacles might threaten their momentum. After punishing years of sacrifice and putting life on hold, how they navigate marriage, children, family and social pressure will either derail their promising careers or prove that they can have it all.
My Fab 40th
Produced by Fremantle North America, and developed by Purveyors of Pop, with Thom Beers, Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Maty Buss serving as Executive Producers.
Delve into the world of extravagant 40th birthday parties where people put some serious “happy” into a righteous rite of passage. From unlimited budgets to lavish delicacies and over-the-top entertainment, fans will see why turning 40 is such a gift.
Mother Funders
Produced by True Entertainment with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Jen Morton and Leola Westbrook as Executive Producers.
Meet the ambitious suburban ladies of Locust Grove, Georgia’s Parent-Teacher Organization. These moms are a real class act, parlaying their executive room experience to run the local PTO and raise thousands of dollars for the town’s local elementary school. Full of teachable moments, they give new meaning to “getting schooled.”
NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches (working title)
Produced by True Entertainment with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh and Lauren Eskelin along with NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak Biermann serving as Executive Producers.
Atlanta’s “most driven” housewives— NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak Biermann— drive out of their comfort zones and across the country to discover America on a one-of-a-kind adventure. The road to LA may be paved with good intentions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t occasionally drive each other crazy.
Tour Group (working title)
Produced by Monkey Kingdom with Will Macdonald, Jason Crosby and Amy Chacon serving as Executive Producers.
A diverse and vibrant group set out on a mind-blowing vacation through the most stunning, eclectic and exclusive destinations around the globe. With varied personalities forced together in foreign environments, will this two month dream journey become too much adventure for these jetsetters, or will they make it a permanent vacation?
Recipe for Deception
Produced by Embassy Row and Realizer Productions with Shauna Minoprio, Matt Berkowitz and Michael Davies serving as Executive Producers.
It is a battle of secrets and knives in this fast-paced and innovative self-contained cooking competition series where a chef’s cunning is almost as important as their culinary skill. In each stand-alone episode host Max Silvestri guides four new chefs through head-to-head elimination rounds in which they are tasked with creating a stunning dish featuring a main ingredient. The twist is that they have no idea what that ingredient is while cooking. Based on the popular parlor game ‘Two Truths and a Lie,’ competing chefs ask each other three “yes or no” questions to determine what their mystery ingredient is, and their opponent answers strategically with two truthful answers and one outright lie. If you can’t stand deceit, get out of the kitchen.
Which show(s) are you most excited about? Tell us!
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NeNe Leakes And Kim Zolciak Land Their Own Bravo Show ‘NeNe And Kim: The Road To Riches’
The series will follow the two Atlanta housewives as they travel the U.S.A. together. So, basically, that sounds like one party you won't want to be tardy to. To celebrate the show's official announcement, Kim and NeNe got glammed up to team up together in New York City.
"We are so excited for Road to Riches," Kim shared on Instagram. "Thank you for believing in us," NeNe added about working with her old friend again.
The ladies didn't just hang out with each other in the Big Apple. They were joined by their "most incredible husbands" Greg and Kroy, turning the announcement into a bit of a double date. NeNe, who just filmed the RHOA reunion last Friday, thanked the guys for making the trip "to support us on this journey."
In addition to the news of the NeNe and Kim series, Don't Be Tardy... will also return for season 4, giving Kim yet another reason to celebrate. And in light-up Chanel heels none the less.
"I'm feeling so blessed!" Kim wrote on Instagram. "I thank all of you for believing in me, I'm so thankful Bravo especially @bravoandy (he didn't know how I fit on RHOA way back when). and my production company True Ent. Believed in me! I'm so excited! Man is GOD good."
Will you be watching NeNe and Kim's new show? Tell us!
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Andy Cohen Says RHOBH Reunion Is ‘More Ratchet’ Than RHOA Reunion
Andy answered some viewers questions via Twitter as he waited for his flight to take off. One person asked him how the Beverly Hills reunion compares to the Atlanta reunion, Andy Cohen, says that Atlanta housewives have nothing on the West Coast ladies in the drama department.
In fact, they get pretty "ratchet." He dished all about it to a fan on Twitter ahead of the show's airing.
@ShanaJones5 BH is more ratchet!
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) March 31, 2015The RHOBH reunion special taped last month. And even then it sounded like the ladies didn't hold back.
"That's a wrap on the most intense #RHOBHReunion in five seasons," Andy tweeted. "I am SPENT. over and out...."
It was a sentiment shared by the Housewives. The taping left Brandi Glanville "Physically mentally exhausted."
"Rough day," Kyle Richards added. "Hands down toughest Reunion yet #RHOBH." She later shared a snapshot of herself snuggling her pets to help her recover.
Lisa Vanderpump was left equally overwhelmed by the experience. "Have I been hit by a truck?" she tweeted at the time. "Why do I feel like this this morning? Oh now I remember...#10hrs #reunion #rhobh."
Not that it sounds like the RHOA reunion was without any drama and shade of its own. The Atlanta ladies filmed last week and Andy also shared some details about that gathering on social media.
"It's a wrap on the #RHOAReunion," he tweeted last Friday. "WOW. different from any we have done. You will be surprised."
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Lydia McLaughlin's New Book “Beyond Orange County: A Housewives Guide To Faith And Happiness” Now Available For Purchase!
via Amazon
When Lydia McLaughlin made the controversial choice to walk away from her popular role on The Real Housewives of Orange County, she had two good reasons: faith and family
In Beyond Orange County, Lydia writes about the strength and grace it takes for each of us to choose a life of purpose. She also shares behind-the-scenes insights from Hollywood, lessons she has learned both on and off the screen, and what her life looks like now that she's following God on His next adventure for her. Most importantly, she inspires us to examine our own lives and live out boldly the unique calling God has for each of us.
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Gina Liano's New Book “Fearless: My Life My Way” Now Available For Purchase!
via Amazon
Most people will know Gina Liano as the larger-than-life personality on The Real Housewives of Melbourne. But few know the real-life story behind her rise to fame on reality TV and in Australia’s legal circles as a respected Melbourne barrister.
Just like the woman herself, Fearless is up-front, inspiring and passionate.
Born in Melbourne to Italian parents, Gina’s happy childhood turned sour when her parents’ business and marriage failed. Gina battled to finish her schooling, and while her ambition was to study law, she was a married mother of one by the time she was 23. Along with her talented sisters she would establish three highly successful fashion stores in stylish inner-Melbourne.
But Gina never lost sight of her goal to study law and become a barrister, and at 33, after years of schooling, she was finally admitted to the bar. With a dream career, a new husband and a second child, she was ready to take on the world. But it was not to be; only four years later, she received a shock diagnosis of life-threatening cancer.
With more twists and turns than any reality TV show, every step of Gina’s unique journey is intimately recounted in Fearless with the frankness and honesty that audiences have come to expect from the straight-talking star of the Real Housewives series.
Read an extract from this book HERE!
Australia: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Booktopia
USA: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Amazon USA and iTunes
UK: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Amazon UK
Australia: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Booktopia
USA: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Amazon USA and iTunes
UK: You can buy Gina Liano's “Fearless: My Life My Way” on Amazon UK
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Kandi Burruss Dishes On Her Talk With Phaedra Parks
Bravotv.com: How did you get through that long flight to Manila?
Kandi Burruss: I slept the entire way!
Bravotv.com: Did you feel better about your relationship with Phaedra after your talk?
KB: Yes, at the time I did.
Bravotv.com: Did you feel like the vibe changed for the better after everyone talked through their issues at dinner?
KB: The vibe definitely changed for the better. We had a really great time after that.
What do you think about Kandi’s blog?
The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sunday nights at 8/7c only on Bravo
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Claudia Jordan: “Phaedra Always Appears To Be In Control Of Her Emotions, So I Was Quite Surprised When She Started To Tear Up”
Bravotv.com: How did you feel about your relationship with Phaedra after the lunch?
Claudia Jordan: I felt that even though she wasn't quite ready to share too much personal information specifically about her break up, she did open up to me and showed some real emotion, and that was a breakthrough in itself. Phaedra always appears to be in control of her emotions, so I was quite surprised when she started to tear up. At that point in the conversation she was talking about failure and recalling an incident where she didn't pass an exam and was doubting herself. I know that wasn't relationship related, but the fact that she was willing and able to open up to a newbie about something that was painful to her -- to me was still progress. I appreciated that conversation, and I think both participants in a deep convo like that can't help but to walk away feeling moved and also just more aware of what may make the other person tick. It was a positive experience.
Bravotv.com: Why did you decide to try and help mediate the ladies' issues?
CJ: Because quite frankly I was sick of it. I think I was in a unique position, because I'm new to the group and any "beef" I've had with the ladies has been surface issues. Nothing earth shattering. I am not as emotionally attached as some of the others. Plus I am in a good place with the majority of the ladies, and I think I'm a pretty fair person, so I think it worked. I do think the silly issues that I have had with a couple of the ladies have mainly come as a result of my prior friendship with Kenya. And that's unfortunate. Especially in this group where former enemies are now close. I figured if some of the others can turn that around, then any problems that stemmed from my affiliation with Kenya should be able to be fixed. The older we get and the more time we spend on this earth, the more people we will have interactions with, and some of them won't be pleasant. To write someone off because they are friends with someone you didn't gel with is just silly. I arrived on the scene knowing the prior issues that Kenya had with a few of the ladies, and I was able to push past that. I even tried to reach out to one at work and at lunch knowing she had a physical altercation with Kenya. And of course I knew about the long standing issue between Kenya and Phaedra, but I think I more than stepped up to the plate and showed how open minded I could be by giving Phaedra the best room as well as meeting with her and having a genuine conversation with no ulterior motive. I was sincere. With that being said, I wouldn't expect anyone to do anything that I wasn't willing to do. So if I can do it -- and be open -- then why can't everyone else? I've seen a few girls apologize repeatedly for things they may or may have not been actually guilty of just for the benefit of the group, while others refuse. I know it's tough to do as long as you still hold a grudge, but what do grudges get us? They get us wrinkles, anxiety, and uncomfortable dinners. And who wants that? Now I am far from perfect, and I clearly still have some work to do my damn self. I know I definitely feel the need to prove my point and to show why I moved the way I moved. And that is something I am trying to work on. But right now I am happy to try to help the others in the group, and if I can assist in the smallest of ways, that's a success and I can walk away feeling good about that. Hey, baby steps are better than no steps at all!
Bravotv.com: Did you feel like the vibe changed for the better after everyone talked through their issues at dinner?
CJ: Ab-so-freaking-lutely! It was smooth sailing after that, and it felt like a great weight was lifted off of our shoulders. After the dinner I even got a visit in my villa from Kandi and Porsha and we sat around and talked. I thought, "Finally! A real moment of coolness!" My thing is this -- when new folks are coming together, there are going to be growing pains. You might do something I do not approve of and vice versa. We might have a big blow up and think that we hate each other for a moment. But more often than not, these are just surface issues. Nothing deep. Plus I think because we have this platform, sometimes folks put ten on twenty and do a little extra than they may do in their normal day to day to have their "moment" and show their ass. So I try to take that into consideration. It's just not normal to argue on this level all the time. But that dinner was a lot of things -- we had shade, frustration, glass breaking, arguments, interruptions, patience, understanding, and finally some hope at the end when Phaedra and Kenya agreed to have a private conversation to see if they could make some progress. I think some things are best to bring up in front of everyone and some conversations work better if it's just between the two ladies involved. I guess the trick here is learning when to do what so that no one's feelings are hurt and no one feels blindsided. Again, none of us are perfect, and there is no handbook to all of this. We are all a work in progress and learning each other as we go. But for now things are feeling pretty good and hopeful! Let's pray that these good vibes continue!
Thanks again to all the wonderful viewers who have been awesome! I was hosting an event in Dallas, Texas this past weekend at a place called Marquee, and the love I got was overwhelming. From the flight attendants, to fellow passengers on the plane, to all the folks that showed up to hang out and meet me. Nothing but wonderful vibes and love from supporters of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I was overwhelmed! I appreciate you all accepting me and taking me in to the family! And I must give a shout out to the fabulous RuPaul and the beautiful Regina King who were both guests this past Sunday on Watch Watch Happens Live and both had such great things to say about me. I truly am humbled and am very flattered!
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Cynthia Bailey On Phaedra Parks Not Accepting Her Apology: “You Probably Have A Better Chance Of Winning The Lottery Than Getting An Apology”
Bravotv.com: How did you get through that long flight to Manila?
Cynthia Bailey: I watched four movies, had breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner twice, read five magazines, slept for five hours, and talked Kandi's ear off whenever she was awake. Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure I drank a bottle of wine as well. And just when I thought that I couldn't take it anymore, we still had nine hours left to go!
Bravotv.com: Were you surprised Phaedra seemed unwilling to move forward with you?
CB: Apologies aren't exactly falling out of the sky amongst these ladies. You probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting an apology from one of them. So when someone offers an apology in hopes of moving on, it is usually considered to be a positive thing. So why not address the issue, have the conversation, apologize if it is necessary, and move on? Who has the energy to stay mad at someone forever? Not me, I am moving on regardless.
Bravotv.com: Did you feel like the vibe changed for the better after everyone talked through their issues at dinner?
CB: Yes I did. We had an amazing time in the Philippines. It was one of my favorite cast trips, outside of Anguilla when Peter and I renewed our marriage vows.
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Phaedra Parks: “I Think The Conversation With Kandi Helped Us Get On The Same Page”
Bravotv.com: Did Claudia's overtures to you change your opinion of her or make you feel more comfortable with her?
Phaedra Parks: I did not have an opinion about Claudia. Claudia and I do not know each other, and we have had very limited interaction. I certainly appreciated the favorable accommodations. Connecting with her gave us an opportunity to begin laying the foundation for future interactions.
Bravotv.com: Did the conversation with Kandi help get you both on the same page?
PP: I think the conversation with Kandi helped us get on the same page. I value friendships and know that all relationships require an investment of time, patience, and effective communication.
Bravotv.com: Why did you decide to have the sit down with Kenya?
PP: As a Christian, I believe in forgiveness and redemption. While Kenya and I have deep rooted issues, I am finally at a place where I am willing to sit down with her and hear her out. The only way to describe our relationship is wounded. And everybody knows that wounds require air to heal. Hopefully, this conversation will serve as that air.
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Kenya Moore Admits She Was “Very Surprised” Phaedra Parks Agreed To One-On-One Sit Down!
Bravotv.com: How did you get through that long flight to Manila?
Kenya Moore: I actually love long flights, because I can focus on writing, reading, and rest. When I’m home, I’m always moving so fast I can’t focus. Taking long night flights are the best.
Bravotv.com: Were you surprised Phaedra agreed to sit down with you privately?
KM: I was very surprised. It was confusing to all to see how easily Phaedra forgave NeNe for calling her the head doctor, never acknowledging she even knows her, and calling her dirty besides a few other things. Yet she has refused apologize to me or to forgive me after countless attempts to reconcile on my part. To my critics who ask why I keep trying, the answer is simple: It’s just too exhausting to carry around your baggage, and it’s been a long time coming.
Bravotv.com: Did you feel like the vibe changed for the better after everyone talked through their issues at dinner?
KM: I think it’s always good to honestly talk with an open heart and listening ear. It takes too much energy to hold onto the past.
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Vicki Gunvalson Debuts New Jewelry Collection!
The collection showcases "exceptional diamond jewelry" designed for "today's fashion forward modern designs." It offers a variety of designs in rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, available in yellow, white, and rose gold. And if you're overwhelmed on how to narrow down the choices, there's a specific section of Vicki's personal picks of the sparklers.
Vicki, for one, was especially excited about her new endeavor, tweeting on the day of its debut.
I am beyond excited to announce my new jewelry line DIAMONDS BY VICKI available TODAY on @Amazon. Knowing how... http://t.co/ni0el7l9Ey
— Vicki Gunvalson (@vgunvalson) March 31, 2015The styles range from conservative and classic, to eclectic and edgy, to compliment any fashionista's style. So what's it going to cost you? Prices start around $200, but sail all the way up to $5,000; if you're really looking to show off a stunner.
Vicki Gunvalson, star of the hit show The Real Housewives of Orange Country, has launched an impressive line of diamond jewelry exclusively on Amazon.com
Within the collection you’ll see exceptional diamond jewelry, purposed specifically for today’s fashion forward modern designs. Each piece is designed to showcase a diamonds natural magnificence and sheer brilliance. Fans of the show and jewelry fanatics alike will be captivated by the elegance, artistry and everything new in jewelry!
You can buy Diamonds By Vicki on Amazon.com
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Big Ang Reportedly Hospitalized With Lemon-Sized Throat Tumor
It was reported that Raiola was shooting another reality series at the time of her health scare, reports Us Weekly.
A longtime smoker, Raiola, 51, has said in the past that she often tries to kick the habit. "I do it every year for like two months and then I go back," she once told NJ.com. "I don't want to smoke, but I just can't help it. Now, they give you this medicine and I don't like to take medicine. They want to give you this stuff — they say it gives you these crazy nightmares, I don't need that. I'll just smoke."
It is unclear if smoking contributed to her recent health issues.
Raiola took her Facebook page to thank fans for their support and to address these rumors, check it out below!
"Hi my babies! I am finally able to take a moment to speak to you all. First off, my apologies that you had to find out about my condition from every other outlet but me. This was never my intent, but unfortunately it got out there. Secondly, I want to clarify the rumors that I am hospitalized. I went in for a test due to the nodule in my throat. I had a nerve wracking couple of days, as would anyone when you hear testing etc... However, I am home peaceful and relaxing. This coming week I will be taking proper precautions and having it removed. I do want to say that you have all been on my mind every step of the way and I am so thankful to each and every one of you for the love, support, prayers and most of all positive wishes. Big Ang isn't going anywhere! This is a minor setback, but I promise you this... I already have some BIG things in the world and will be returning to your TVs very soon. Always look after yourselves and don't neglect your health. I'm fortunate and blessed to have discovered something very early, and handle it in a positive manner. I thank you and I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Stay posted in the coming days, I will give you all updates. xoxoxox"
We wish Ang a speedy recovery. We love you Ang! Xo
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Joe Giudice Opens Up About Teresa Giudice’s Life In Prison
In a video interview with Extra, Joe shares that his wife is maintaining a positive attitude, and many of her habits from life before prison.
"She's got a little group she hangs out with and does her thing with every day, and who she goes to the gym with and who she hangs out with, and who does her hair and who does her nails," he says. "They have their little thing going every day."
While Joe says it's been hard for his family, including daughters Gia, Milania, Gabrielle and Audriana, they're coping as best they can.
"When you have four kids you have to stay strong," says Joe. "Her being away definitely makes me appreciate her more, a lot more, and, you know, everything she did."
Joe also adds that the family is in constant touch with Teresa: "They email her all the time...every day, so, they email more than me."
They also make regular in-person visits: "We try to make it up there every weekend and we bring her mom up every weekend."
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