Brandi Redmond has finalized her adoption of son Bruin Charles. The Real Housewives of Dallas star shared the news on Instagram Wednesday. Brandi posted a photo of her family in court on Wednesday as they completed the final steps of the adoption process.
Brandi, her husband Bryan Redmond, and their daughters Brooklyn, 9, and Brinkley, 6, are posing in the photo as they officially welcome Bruin, 5 months, to the family. "Today is one of the best days of our lives. Bruin Charles Redmond will forever be our little boy, little brother and in our hearts. We love you BruBru," Brandi gushed in the caption to the photo, along with the hashtags "#adoptionislove,""#myguy, and "#familyfirst."
Brandi previously shared the happy news that she and Bryan had adopted Bruin this past winter during an interview with PEOPLE back in May. Bruin was born prematurely on December 31, weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces and measuring 18 inches long. His biological parents were teenagers, who awarded him to the state at birth. Brandi and Bryan adopted Bruin via a closed adoption.
Now Brandi feels like her family is "one hundred and ten percent complete."“His biological parents, I just think they were so brave to make the best decision for him. I’m very honored and excited that he’s a part of our family now,” she shared with PEOPLE. “He’s our miracle baby. Things happen for a reason and God gives you exactly what you can handle. This was just meant to be.”
Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder took to Twitter to shut down a recent report that claimed that Doute was getting demoted and not returning as a full-time cast member on the upcoming seventh season of Vanderpump Rules. Schroeder responded to the article simply as "#fakenews," adding a rolling eyes emoji face.
As for Doute, she agreed with Stassi's statement calling the tabloid rumor "#fakenews."
"That is 100% #fakenews," she shared on Twitter.
As previously reported, it was reported that Doute was being demoted and not returning to the upcoming seventh season of the Bravo hit reality series as a full-time cast member.
“She’s being downgraded to a ‘friend’ of the cast,” the source revealed to Radar Online, explaining that Doute’s stable life with her boyfriend of three years Brian Carter has become boring for viewers.
“She doesn’t have a lot of drama in her life these days.”
Season 7 of the Bravo hit reality series has commenced filming and Bravo cameras captured Taylor and Brittany Cartwright's proposal and surprise engagement party.
As previously reported, Teresa Giudice showed off her toned new figure during a bodybuilding competition earlier this month. Now, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star reveals that her husband, Joe, wasn’t on board with her taking on this hobby — at first. “I don’t think he wanted to get me on stage in a bathing suit,” she told Us Weekly. “Then he recently said to me ‘you know what, you should do it.’ He’s been so supportive, he’s so happy for me.”
“Joe said to me ‘T, if you really wanted to do this, I wouldn’t have been able to stop you anyway. I never stopped you from doing anything,’” she told the publication.
Meanwhile, Joe had to wait to see her competition-ready body until he received his issue of Us Weekly.
"He hasn’t even seen me yet! he’ll see the Us Weekly when he gets it delivered! They all get it in there,” she told Us Weekly. “He’s seen me with clothes on when I get to visit but hasn’t seen any pictures yet from Saturday night."
The Standing Strong author explains why she decided to go through this body transformation.
“It was something I’ve always wanted to do. For myself. I like always being in shape. I’ve gone to the gym since I could drive, I’ve always worked out. it’s something I wanted to try,” Teresa told Us of her bodybuilding goals. “I wanted to see my body transform and if I could do it – and I did! It was a big challenge and I love the results.”
“It’s a lot of hard work. A lot of people don’t realize it. It’s so much dedication, hard work. Last couple of weeks preparing for it was so draining,” said Teresa. “I was so tired. At the end, they cut out my carbs. Without carbs, you have no energy. I thought you got it from protein.”
“I love the way my arms and back look,” she gushed. “Next, I want it to my legs and my ass.”
Scheana Shay’s ex-boyfriend Robert Valletta opened up about the state of their relationship and revealed how the on-again, off-again couple have managed to maintain a solid friendship. “The real reason is it’s a real relationship. I’ve known her for 12 years, so we are friends. From friends, you can always kind of withstand anything,” he told Us Weekly. “The way we broke up, it wasn’t a bad breakup. It was just, ‘I can’t be in your world because I can’t trust what anybody in [the Vanderpump Rules] cast is going to say about me in general.’ … I just said the world is not for me. This is your world. If there is the right time, we’ll find the right time.”
Valletta has since moved on following his split from Shay. “Well, I am dating someone. I am dating someone as of a week and a half ago, so we will see what happens,” he revealed to the publication. “She’s a pretty awesome person. But yeah, we’ll see.”
Meanwhile, Scheana has fueled romance rumors with Bachelorette alum Robby Hayes. They were recently photographed vacationing together in Hawaii last month.
According to a new report, Brittany Cartwright has picked five of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars as bridesmaids for her upcoming with longtime boyfriend and co-star Jax Taylor. An insider reveals that they are the “five women who have been there for her since day one,” a source claimed. According to an insider close to the Bravo reality star and fiance Taylor, Cartwright’s fellow SURvers and friends Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute and Ariana Madix will all serve as bridesmaids for Cartwright and Taylor’s upcoming wedding.
“Brittany can’t believe she is finally getting married to Jax after all these years, and she just wants everything to be perfect,” and insider told Radar Online.
“The fact that they are all going to help Brittany plan this wedding and pick out dresses and décor and everything has given them a huge new project and they are determined to make it the most beautiful wedding ever,” the insider continued.
Despite breaking up last year due to cheating drama, Brittany stands by her decision and is looking forward tying the knot.
“Brittany feels that she made the right decision for herself by saying yes to him,” the source claimed. “He promises his infidelities are no more, and he’s a changed man.”
Tinsley Mortimer has confirmed that she and her boyfriend Scott Kluth have broken up…again! During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the late night talk show asked the Real Housewives of New York City star if Us Weekly’s report about her breaking up with her CouponCabin CEO boyfriend was true. “It’s true,” Tinsley confirmed. She added, “We break up all the time.”
“They have a complicated relationship,” a source revealed to Us Weekly.
However, there may be hope for the on-again, off-again couple. “They talk every single day and still say I love you,” the source explains.
“She’s so busy in NYC and he’s so busy in Chicago that they are not exclusive right now because it’s long distance. They’ve done this before, these little breaks. They are both super optimistic they will be able to work it out when their schedules aren’t as crazy … They love each other so much.”
“Scott can’t let go of Tinsley emotionally,” a second source told Us Weekly. “Tinsley is hanging on, hoping that Scott will agree to marry her.”
Meanwhile, a third source adds that “they are friends now, but will get back together.”
According to a new report, Shannon Beador‘s soon-to-be ex-husband David is getting “super serious” with his girlfriend of six months, Lesley Cook — so serious, that apparently he plans to pop the question as soon as his messy divorce from his estranged Real Housewives of Orange County wife is finalized! “David and Lesley are madly in love with each other. He feels like he was meant to meet her when he did and the two of them are soul mates,” a source close to David told Radar Online.
According to the insider, David ALSO wants to have another baby with Lesley after their quickie wedding!
“David is such a good father to his girls, and Lesley’s kids love him already. He has really become a father figure to them and he absolutely loves it. But they definitely want to have a kid of their own after becoming husband and wife,” the source told Radar Online.
As previously reported, David and Shannon are stuck in the middle of a nasty court battle over spousal support.
They are slated to face off in court this summer in hopes to finalize the divorce.
“David just wants to wait until everything is finalized with Shannon because he doesn’t want her to try and come after him for more money or something. He honestly does not care what anyone thinks because he is living his life with Lesley in private”
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author (Good Tea), and they do not reflect in any way those of iRealHousewives.com.
Luann's arrest and subsequent rehab stay have been the selling points for months about why this season will be so good, however, it wasn't until this episode that her prison storyline really came into effect.
It's one thing seeing a Bravo made montage of her pulling a Houdini and hearing the ladies discuss her prison stay but her return to the group was always anticipated to be the juiciest part because it's one thing to end up in handcuffs after having sex in a room that wasn't yours but it's another when you have to meet your bitchy reality TV frienemies and tell them the scandalous story of your infamous arrest.
As a result of Lu getting out of her 21-day rehab stay the ladies decided to organise a spa retreat to ease the blow of her returning full on to New York society. She's not Madonna or Cher why would returning to New York be hard? Luann's the star of a reality show it would be weird if someone wasn't getting arrested every few years. Their spa resort was located in Connecticut as a homage to Lu's early nurse days before she married a Count and travelled all over Europe. Luann's life story is pretty juicy but the best chapters have only written themselves these last few months, I would say that she should write her own biography and hire a ghost writer like Erika Jayne or Carole (ha) but we've already seen and heard about all her experiences through her last decade on Bravo and I don't think anyone wants to waste time reading a book when you already know the beginning, the middle and the end. Not the complete end because she's not dead yet but you know what I mean.
The ladies all drove up to the Mayflower resort in separate cars and these dynamics are fucked up. Of course Luann was accompanied by Dorinda, the new bitchy trio of blondes Ramona, Carole and Tinsley were in another car together and finally, Bethenny and Sonja carpooled as well. Bethenny is down to two friends Sonja and her driver Kevin. No one else is fucking with her at this point after her Carole beef, so I guess she had to reassess the group and recruit Sonja as her latest bestie because she's a loyal cast member to have on your side, but does anyone remember TipsyGirl? I'm all for moving on but that shit was no joke back in 2016. On the ride up to Luann's homeland, we finally got to hear her side of the well-publicsed drama that was in the front of all devout Bravoholics minds during the holiday season, seeing her eery mugshot really got me through it! There's something soothing about a middle-aged white rich woman spending a night behind bars in a soiled sundress after she threatened to kill a police officer. Ahh.
Anyway, the story goes as follows. Miss de Lesseps decided to stay at the hotel because her friend had cats which isn't cool for the Countess. Of course, because it was the place where she had been married literally a year before, she got hammered and then met her polo fuck buddy. They tried to go back to her room on the fourth floor after she was feeling "rambunctious" which is Countess for horny, but ended up on the third and thought an open room was hers and "started kissing" but Lu's a fast worker, she definitely would have had more than a tongue in her mouth. Apparently, security and police came and she claims she never kicked them but merely closed the door not to be arrested. After that, she ended up in the back of a squad car, had to sleep in a cell with no shoes on and finally the worst crime of all was how the police threw her a bologna sandwich to eat with a mustard packet on the inside. Can you believe the audacity of law enforcement to give a Housewife carbs?! That is the best drinking story you've ever heard and an excellent anecdote of why not to drink. She's doing the lords work.
Car by car all the ladies arrived at The Shining lookalike resort and no one was happier to see Lu than Bethenny. You know, the girl she called a slut, hypocrite, snake etc. Do we all remember that? The Skinnygirl also said that Lu has never really been a Countess in her eyes and has always been more of an emperor with no clothes. Does she not recall all the shit she's said about Luann in the past about her Countess demeanour? Come on Miss Frankel you aren't fooling anyone, maybe Sonja but she's deeply submerged in B's asshole which is sad because I love seeing my Morgan shine in her drunken glow but I'm just relieved she has friends. All the other blonde bitches complained that Sonja needed help at the start of the season but it turns out she just needed Bethenny, so this friendship is beneficial for everyone: Bethenny has a scene partner and Sonja finally has a friendship. I have an innate love and adoration for Sonja and her sexy J that I can't explain. Tinsley was also annoyed that Luann's arrest was ruining her google search results because it started bringing up her mugshot but no one loves to talk about getting arrest more than Mugshot Fucking Mortimer, take several seats.
Of course, Luann's arrest wasn't the only drama in the episode. Oh no. Through the grapevine (which means a noisy producer) Lu found out that not only did Sonja get invited to Tom's New Year's Eve party in Palm Beach and didn't attend but that Ramona tried to get an invite to said party. Is that not the most Ramona thing ever? Her trying to sneakily turn up to Tom's yacht party was about as Ramona as wearing blue, drinking pinot grigio and apologising. This is the Ramona Coaster, everyone. Of course it's shitty of Ramona to try and get an invite no one is refuting that especially since she texted him while Lu was in rehab after her arrest AND that it had been her wedding that exact day a year before, but Ramona lacks the human decency that many people have in the world today and I'm not saying that as a bad thing, it's just a fact. However, in true Ramona Singer-fashion, she gave Luann a rim job as soon as she saw her and grossly complimented her on every part of her being. If Ramona is ever being that nice to you then you know she knows she fucked up, I always say this but after 10 years on TV you would think she would change her ways and reflect but she's almost gotten worse which repulses many but makes me love her even more.
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Wednesday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo! For International TV Listings, click here!
Please follow Sam's shady and fun celeb blog Good Tea and follow his blog on social media via Twitter, InstagramandFacebook! You can also listen to Good Tea's Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud! Photo Credit: Bravo
It's been reported that Alexis Bellino and her husband Jim Bellino are headed for divorce. The husband of former Real Housewives of Orange County star filed for divorce on Thursday, June 21, citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ. In documents obtained by the site, Jim is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their their three children: son James and twin daughters Melania and Mackenna. He is also asking for Alexis to pay spousal support. He listed “TBD” as their date of separation.
The estranged couple married on April 16, 2005, and share three children: son James and twin daughters Melania and Mackenna. This is Alexis’ second marriage, according to the publication.
She was previously married to her college sweetheart, Jeff Barry, in 2002. They divorced in 2004.
Alexis joined the cast of the Bravo hit reality series in 2009 and left in 2013. At the time, she told PEOPLE in a statement that she had “made the difficult decision not to return.”
“Although Bravo made me a very generous offer and I’m thankful to have had this experience, I will be leaving the show behind to focus on my family and other opportunities,” she said.
“I am so grateful to have gone through this amazing journey and to have met so many incredible fans,” her statement continued. “My heart is at peace and I remain so excited for my future.”
Teresa Giudice‘s husband Joe, is denying he is being deported before his prison sentence is up in 2019. James J. Leonard Jr., their family attorney, told PEOPLE that no moves had been made to deport the Real Housewives of New Jersey husband. “I can state with absolute certainty that no decision has been made regarding the immigration status of Joe Giudice,” Leonard Jr. says. “The same immigration detainer that was lodged against him in March of 2016 remains in place today, but I want to be absolutely clear about this, no judicial authority has made any decision regarding what will happen with that detainer.”
“Mr. Giudice has immigration counsel who are and have been working aggressively on his behalf so that he can return home to his wife and four young daughters and we remain optimistic that that is how this will end.”
News of Giudice’s possible deportation comes after a report in which an ICE spokesperson said the father of four was “in deportation proceedings while he’s in custody. ICE has lodged a detainer, and he is in removal proceedings,” according to RadarOnline.
As previously reported, Joe is currently servicing a 41-month prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud that began in March 2016.
Sonja Morgan is taking to her Bravo Blog to dish on this week's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City. Sonja Morgan praises Luann de Lesseps for how she's handling her arrest.
Sonja writes:
"Listening to Lu in the car with Dorinda reminds me of my mom's saying, “If you don’t laugh, you cry.” I think Luann is handling her arrest with great humility and clarity about getting herself back on track and healing herself. It’s very inspiring. I love that she can laugh at herself. It's refreshing. I feel sometimes Lu, myself, and others in our group sometimes take ourselves too seriously. I know the feeling about not drinking. I’m not drinking for months at a time when you see me and especially when at the spa and around Luann during this period, but like Luann I have no problem with others drinking. It doesn’t bother me. I can have a greeeeat tiiiime sober or drinking. I definitely like to party on the big trips, though, especially in hot weather with a good pool party going down! That’s when I feel we really bond on a girls' trip. This trip, however, is about providing Luann a soft cushion to land on as she returns to real life after her harrowing experience in Palm Beach and her breakup with Tom. I just want her to know when it’s important, we are here for her. All pettiness aside. Dorinda does look like a beefeater in her hat, but I am a lover of an outstanding hat. And I am a lover of the Mayflower Hotel. My daughter and I have stayed many times together in the powder blue suite. It is like a home away from home and just my style. Very similar to my bedroom if you notice. The fabric-covered side tables, lamps, mahogany canopy bed, drapes, French doors, and fire places. And of course if you know me you know I love a bathtub. Looooove it there! Does anyone else think Liberace when they see Dorinda in front of her piano with the newest hairstyle by Luke Henderson? I love a new look, but it’s a whiter color and with the glitz there is a resemblance. Love a show stopper. I just can't believe Ramona is pulling another Ramoaner by trying to get on Tom’s boat party. Even I know to not do that! Hos before bros. I picked that up from Bethenny. And then to add insult to injury, she takes a photo of the table during Lu’s first night out. Belly laughs all day long with Ms. Bethenny. And a few snorts, too. She’s a real friend. I felt it since our discussion on the yacht in St. John Season 3. She can be sobering—literally. But she is there for me, and she's real—even if it’s up in my grill. I appreciate that any day over a user friend, because I can't grow with someone like that. Users attract users. No thank you. Well, Dorinda, you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and definitely are not getting a pair of Sonja Morgan shoes."
What do you think about Sonja’s blog?
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Wednesday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo! For International TV Listings, click here!
Dorinda Medley is taking to her Bravo Blog to dish on this week's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City. Dorinda Medley calls out Bethenny Frankel for using her as a "scapegoat" in her feud with Carole Radziwill. Dorinda writes:
"I was happy to see Luann and spend quality time with her before we met up with all the girls at the Mayflower Inn. She is in a great place and her calm demeanor and honesty about the legal situation is admirable. Rehab has been very good for her. She needed to focus on her life and start taking a self-inventory. She seems to have put all of the drama behind her but not without understanding the consequences. It was a wake up call and allows Luann to clearly focus on bigger and better things. I’m proud of her, and I cannot wait for the other women to see how determined she is to change her life. I know great things are ahead of her. As they say, a lot of times endings are really beginnings! Now let’s move on to the mistruths. As with the famous nutcracker—I never wanted balloons or marching bands or a hand-engraved thank you. I did something nice for a friend and there was so little gratitude that not only me but Luann, Ramona, and Carole also were shocked by Bethenny's bizarre behavior that went on far longer than anyone would ever expect or want to witness. While some of you may say she looked grateful while the rest of us looked like petty, mean girls, I was there and strongly disagree. She turned it into a ridiculous banter about wanting a parade. [Eye roll] Stupid, really. I assure you I have better things to do then wait for a thank you—not that Bethenny would know cause she never asks what’s going on in my life. Here’s another mistruth: Apparently I am the scapegoat for Bethenny and Carole not getting along. Last I checked, they made their peace, hugged it out over lunch, and moved on. Carole was happy the bad vibes were behind them and looking forward to seeing Bethenny at the spa. But waaaaaait…this week Bethenny decides to tell Sonja that “Carole is still upset with her” (she wasn’t) and guess what? “It’s all Dorinda’s fault” (it isn’t). Carole is a grown woman with a strong will, a solid opinion, and a very tight grasp on reality. If you really think I alone could implode a friendship because I told her that Bethenny had said something about her ex-boyfriend and her lack of interest in Puerto Rico—comments Carole had heard from many, many people (so many it nearly go into the press)—is nuts! 1) it’s insulting to Carole’s intelligence and character. 2) Bethenny gives me far too much power. Thanks, but here’s an idea : TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN BAD BEHAVIOR IN DESTROYING FRIENDSHIPS. As far as Tom's New Year's Eve party goes, well I have to call girl code on this one. I don't think Ramona had bad intentions. I think she was in the moment and made a bad decision. The best course in their situation is to apologize and vow to never do it again, regardless if you had a friendship or situation with Tom before. It’s a very sensitive situation and Ramona should have been aware of that, but sometimes we goof up. The Family Crest again. Yes, I have my late husband's name, as does Carole, as do most people when they are widowed (key word being widowed not divorced). In fact, to drop a late husband’s last name after his death is a real dishonor. I don’t know a single widow who did unless she remarried. I’m still schooling these girls in the difference between divorce and death? And just a little fact check: I don't have an “M” on anything—not sheets, towels, and surely not luggage! This comes from the little voices inside Bethenny’s head. The same voices that must have told her that Dr. Medley had a little success and was a little political. Remember we’ve all learned from the current political climate in this country: Just because you say it does not mean its true. Which leads me to yet another false observation: me a bully. Now this one takes the cake. Let’s get real there’s one person who’s bullied, insulted, demeaned and mocked every one of us, and it sure as sh-- ain’t me. I know that Sonja is Bethenny’s newfound bestie, the one Bethenny told was dead to her two years ago because she wanted to make a few bucks selling booze. That’s rich. And Benedict Arnold always tells the truth. [eye roll]"
What do you think about Dorinda’s blog?
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Wednesday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo! For International TV Listings, click here!
Meghan King Edmonds is showing off her twin boys, Hayes and Hart's faces. The former Real Housewives of Orange County star finally posted a close-up of the twins’ faces as they rested side-by-side. “Hart & Hayes fresh to the 🌎,” she captioned the adorable photo, tagging her husband Jim Edmonds.
Meghan also shared an article from Us Weekly, where her twin made their debut in the publication. "We are so excited to finally reveal our beautiful baby boys’ faces! World, meet Hayes and Hart King Edmonds 👋🏼 I think Hayes looks like Aspen and Jimmy and Hart looks like me!," she shared.
Meghan also shared a video of feeding her twin boys with the help of her daughter Aspen. "I’m as happy as a toddler feeding a real baby while stealing his paci! Even babies born at 37 weeks aren’t truly considered “full term” and we had a scare with Hart’s test results but he got retested and is fine," she wrote. "My heart and prayers go out to all the families whose babies are experiencing any health hardships, waiting on results, or dealing with watching your baby in the hospital. You all are stronger than you know 🙏🏼💪🏼 and I am sending you all the love I can muster."
Then, the former Bravo reality star opened up about what it is like to breast-feed her newborn twin boys, Hayes and Hart, at the same time.
“I mean, feeding two at the same time is, like, next level,” she told Us Weekly. “I just thought it would be so easy and it’s not. So it’s definitely nice to be surrounded by family.”
Meghan added that her nanny, who the family consider “family,” helps her balance having three kids.
“I tried to prepare myself as best as I could for two,” she told the publication. “I have a nanny, she lives with us, and so I basically just told her that when the twins came, I would have her just focus on Aspen, so that way we could just keep everything the same for Aspen as much as possible, cause she’s used to her nanny, and then I could focus on doing everything with the twins.”
She continues: “And we also hired night nurses, so we have night nurses to be with the twins throughout the night, but like I said I’m breast-feeding, so I’m still waking up every three hours to pump,” Edmonds added. “So I mean, all in all it’s a lot of work, but we’re really lucky that we, like, have the resources to have a nanny, and my mom is in from St. Louis, so she’s been amazing.”
Katie Rost is asking the public to pray with her over the custody drama she's currently dealing with with her ex-husband. The former Real Housewives of Potomac star took to Instagram page and revealed that she hasn’t been able to see her three children in a "month and a half," adding that she has had the cops called on her for trying to see her kids. “I haven’t been allowed to see my children in a month and a half and have had the police called on me the last two times i tried to have parenting time. Including called on my mother, me and my grandmother on mothers day,” she wrote.
“Please join me in a prayer that they will be returned to me by the courts in the next few days, she added the hashtags: #family #pray#fightformychildren with me.”
Katie's former cast mate and current RHOP star Robyn Dixon commented under her post writing:
“I’m so sorry to hear this. This hurts my heart. Stay strong for your babies!”
Katie responded: “Always.”
Katie shares her three kids — son, James Rocco and twin daughters, Kathryn and Renee — with her ex-husband, Dr. James Orsini, an oncologist who was also her college sweetheart. The couple got married in 2011 and divorced shortly after while Katie was pregnant with their twin daughters, according to Reality Blurb.
MTO News reports that "Katie and her ex husband Dr James Orsinsi have been battling for custody of their three children for months. And the courts have decided to give the kids to her ex," adding that the "exact details surrounding WHY the court decided to TAKE the kids from their mom has not been disclosed."
Following the news that NeNe Leakes husband, Gregg Leakes, has been diagnosed with cancer, many past and current Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members have showed their support to the couple, including Kim Zolciak-Biermann. The two appear to have put their past drama aside as NeNe thanked Kim for a care package she recently sent to the RHOA couple, which included cozy robes, informative and inspirational books, and some items from her Kashmere line.
"What can I say other than THANK YOU! Thank you @kimzolciakbiermann for your thoughtful gift!" NeNe gushed on Instagram. "Opening your box is like Christmas! Just all kinds of goodies."
NeNe and Gregg have received lots of love, visits, and gifts during his health scare from several Bravolebs, including Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Marlo Hampton, Eva Marcille, Andy Cohen, and Melissa Gorga.
NeNe confirmed that the cancer had been removed and the couple was thinking about Gregg's next steps in a post on Instagram on June 14.
"We have been so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love, support, thoughtfulness & prayers," NeNe shared in a note featured in the post. "So far, Gregg is doing great! He feels good with the exception of not being able to eat a lot."
This week, The Real Housewives of Atlanta began filming its eleventh season. Many of the show's cast members took to social media to confirm that they were filming scenes for the Bravo hit reality series. Full details below Instagram page @RealHousewivesAtlanta revealed the filming for the Bravo hit reality series has commenced.
Cynthia revealed during an appearance on TV One's daytime talk show, Sister Circle that filming has kicked off for the show's eleventh season. See video below!
Cynthia Bailey, Eva Marcille and Porsha Williams shared NeNe Leakes some love amid Gregg's cancer diagnosis.
NeNe then revealed that she will be opening a new boutique in Florida and the grand opening for it will be next week - she confirmed that Bravo cameras will be rolling during her event.
As previously reported, at the moment the full time cast for Season 11 includes Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes and Porsha Williams. Earlier this month, multiple sources revealed that Eva Marcille got her peach and will return in a full-time role.
Meanwhile, Marlo Hampoton teased that she "finally" got her peach - hinting that she'll return to the Bravo hit reality show as a full-time cast member.
As for Kenya Moore, according to Straight from the A, Kenya has lost her peach. They reported: "Sheree wasn’t the only one who lost her peach . . . Kenya Moore didn’t receive a her letter either and several of my well informed sources revealed that all this time she has pretended as if she did."
The gossip site also claims that "Kenya may possibly be relegated to “friend” status, adding that "as of today’s date, [Kenya] doesn’t have a peach and is not scheduled to return to the show for season 11."
Meanwhile, Love B. Scott claims that Moore has been invited back to RHOA as a full-time peach and is currently negotiating her contract. However, Radar Online reports that she has been demoted to a part-time role for Season 11.
“Shooting starts in two weeks,” an insider revealed to Radar Online, “and Kenya will not hold a peach!”
“Execs aren’t even sure if Kenya will be a ‘friend’ on the show,” the source revealed about Moore’s future with the show. “She’s been fired as a full-time housewife. She just hasn’t delivered anything that people want to watch. So she’s out.”
“A final decision hasn’t been made on Kenya, but she is definitely not a fulltime housewife,” said the insider.
However, Moore took to Instagram to shut down rumors about her being fired/demoted from RHOA.
Love B. Scott reported that Shamari DeVoe and Tanya Sam test filmed with the cast. No word yet if they are staying on the show or if they will be making any appearances this season
As previously reported, Sheree Whitfield was not asked back and Kim Zolciak-Biermann confirmed that she was "done" with the show after the explosive RHOA Season 10 reunion.
Are you guys ready for RHOA Season 11? Sound off in the comment section below!
Roxy Earle has FINALLY released her own clothing line called Roxy Earle by Le Chateau, which she partnered with Canadian retailer Le Chateau. The Real Housewives of Toronto is trying to change the fashion industry by releasing a clothing line that fits all shapes and sizes - ranging from sizes 0-22W. Earle wants to make sure everyone can be stylish no matter the body size. “For a long time, I’ve had to sacrificed my personal style,” she told with Hello! Canada. “This is about girls, for the first time in a long time, being able to wear something that they’re truly excited about.”
Roxy then revealed the struggles she would face when she used to go shopping for her size.
“I’ve always been curvy but I didn’t start breaking the barrier on what traditional sizing was until I was in my 20s. My whole life I’ve loved fashion, [but] it never loved me back … I’ve spent so many hours in fitting rooms apologizing, “I’m so sorry this doesn’t fit me, could I have another size? I’m so sorry, I’m a little big right now, it doesn’t fit me.” Why am I apologizing? They should be apologizing to me.”
Earle hopes that her clothing line will change a curvy girl's shopping experience. “There is going to be a girl who stands in a fitting room for the first time this summer and tries something on and it fits her, and she doesn’t have to apologize for the fact that her hips are big or that she is rounder than her sister or that she’s more curvaceous then her best friend. She can just be herself. And that moment – telling her that she also belongs in the same store as everyone else – that’s important and that’s going to change the way girls feel about themselves.”
Earle also opened up about what her new clothing line means to her, tips on shopping as a plus-size bride and the vision behind her wedding gown inspired by the Duchess of Sussex.
Roxy shares the significance it is that her clothing line is made in every size and sold in the same section.
“I think it’s going to mark a shift. I do hope that this is a moment where retailers take notice and that we’re going to change the fashion industry,” she told Hello! Canada. “There’s no more “you’re not fitting into our standards of what we think is a beautiful body.” Who wants to be told that they’re not welcome because of their body?”
As previously reported, Roxy has also added accessories and footwear to her clothing line and explains how important was for her to design comfortable shoes for the average curvy woman.
“I really focused on making the shoes comfortable. I made things like chunky blocks and [elastic portions] so it doesn’t dig in, in case you have a bigger ankle. I just tried to be really cautious and respectful of the fact that people want comfort and elegance and beauty.”
As previously reported, Roxy designed a wedding dress inspired by Meghan Markle, which she ended naming the dress "Meghan." The reality star turned designer explains she was inspired to create a wedding dress by the Royal Wedding.
“I named it Meghan because I want girls to know that princess can come in many shapes and sizes. I also believe that Meghan stands for a moment in time that represents change, diversity and girl power,” she told Hello! Canada. “My entire collection is named after women that have inspired me in some way.”
Welcome to our third edition of our new feature on iRealHousewives.com of In Other Bravo TV News. As previously mentioned, this new feature, we will share news and rumors about the other Bravo TV shows that are not related to Real Housewives franchise. TV series such as Below Deck, Southern Charm, Shahs of Sunset, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, Summer House, Married to Medicine, Flipping Out to name a few. Check it out below!
* Southern Charm Cast Salaries Revealed *
Radar Online reports that each member of the cast makes the same amount per episode, which is $25,000 for Season 5.
Meanwhile, Ashley Jacobs, the girlfriend of Thomas Ravenel who caused most of the drama this season was allegedly not paid at all for her appearance in the current season. However, she was given an undisclosed amount to attend the reunion taping, which was filmed last week in NYC.
* Top Chef Season 15 winner Joe Flamm is expecting his first child *
The winner of Season 15 of Bravo's Top Chef announced that he and his wife, Hillary Delich, are expecting their first child together in a post on Instagram on June 15. The baby, or "Flammbino" as Joe has already dubbed his future child, is due to arrive in November, reports Bravo's The Daily Dish.
Joe shared the happy news with a photo of the couple atop Aspen Mountain while in Colorado for the annual Food & Wine Classic last week.
"The top of this mountain is where @padmalakshmi told me I was top chef so it seems appropriate for another huge announcement my best friend @hillarydelich are expecting!!!!!" Joe gushed on Instagram. "Flammbino coming this November!!"
Joe confirmed to PEOPLE that he and Hillary are expecting a baby boy. “We’re really excited about the baby," he said. "Overwhelmed and overjoyed for sure.”
* Asa Soltan Rahmati addresses her presence in Season 7 of Shahs of Sunset Season 7 *
Following the release of the Season 7 trailer on Monday, Asa Soltan Rahmati confirmed that we will not be seeing as much of her in the upcoming season in a statement posted on Instagram Tuesday.
In her message, Asa thanked fans for all of their love and support. She shared that she is currently focusing on her family and on raising her 17-month-old son, Soltan Jackson, as well as on expanding her successful empire of kaftans and halter dresses and launching her upcoming swimwear line. With her busy schedule and focus on other priorities, Asa shared that fans won't be seeing as much of her this season of Shahs of Sunset, reports Bravo's The Daily Dish.
* Below Deck Mediterranean scored highest-rated episode of the season for Bravo *
#BelowDeckMed dominated the television ratings for Bravo. It's been confirmed that last week's episode of the Bravo hit reality series earned the highest rated episode of the season among P25-54 and total viewers, delivering 1.4MM P25-54 (up 3%) and 2.2MM total viewers (up 2%).
Last week’s #BelowDeckMed made a BIG SPLASH with the highest-rated episode of the season-to-date among P25-54 and total viewers, delivering 1.4MM P25-54 (up 3%) and 2.2MM total viewers (up 2%)
* Southern Charm New Orleans star Jeff Charleston gives an update on his career following the news of his separation from wife Reagan *
Jeff Charleston recently shared a major update on his career. Southern Charm New Orleans star is now the Head Coach of Performance Training at the Ochsner Health Center in Covington, Louisiana, he shared on Instagram Monday. It seemed as though Jeff couldn't contain his excitement about sharing the good news about the new position, which he officially started in April, reports Bravo's The Daily Dish.
Jeff, who is also a certified coach for USA weightlifting, according to his Instagram profile, made the announcement with a photo that showed him looking as fierce and strong as ever at his new place of work. This update from Jeff comes just a couple of weeks after he and Reagan announced their decision to separate after nearly six years of marriage.
* Bravo's reboot of Project Runway kick-off casting for show's upcoming Season 17 *
Bravo's Official Press Release - Bravo Media and Emmy Award winning production company, Magical Elves, are kicking-off the casting search for season seventeen of the ground breaking fashion competition series. Returning to its original home on Bravo, the winner of “Project Runway” will take home $250,000, the largest cash prize in series history. Searching for designers across a wide spectrum: ranging from traditional with a classic sophisticated vision, to those making waves online and with fashion influencers, to designers already established with buyers and shoppers. Interested applicants can apply directly at http://projectrunwaycasting.castingcrane.com/, email projectrunwaycasting@magicalelves.com or tag @magicalelvesprojectrunway.
“Project Runway” is produced by Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves with Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serving as executive producers along with Lantern Entertainment.
Andy Cohen is sharing details about Season 13 of The Real Housewives of Orange County and teases viewers what they can expect from the upcoming new season. "The O.C. season is phenomenal. It's almost like last season didn't happen, to be honest with you," he told Bravo's The Daily Dish. "Vicki, Tamra, and Shannon start the season in a way better place, and it's for real." New cast members Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson will join returning cast Kelly Dodd, Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson.
Cohen praises Gina and Emily and reveals that the two newbies are a "fantastic" new addition to the cast.
"The two new Housewives are fantastic," he said. "And I think you'll see some shifting in alliances that will surprise you."
The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 13 premieres on Monday, July 16 at 9pm/8c on Bravo. For International TV Listings, click here!
Thanks to our Australian correspondent Grant Ashley, he recently had the opportunity to interview Lydia Schiavello from The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Lydia shared details about filming the fourth season and opened up about her cooking classes, inLydia's Kitchen and more exclusively to iRealHousewives.com. Read the full interview below! Interview by Grant Ashley
What have you been up to since the show finished airing in Australia ?
I’ve been super busy working in Lydia Kitchen of course and with my family, they are the most important thing to me and I’ve just come back off a relaxing break from Dubai, it’s one of my most favourite places to visit in the summer months.
Tell us more about "inLydia’s Kitchen"? Every Wednesday evening I have an incredible group of guests come to my personal home and see my creative side with food, mixing flavours and my Italian heritage all with mixed love.
When will we get all these beautiful recipes in a book?
Stay tuned you never know when one might pop up on shelves!
With the new season of RHOMelboune airing in the US/UK this summer, what have you got installed for us?
The best side of me, a side that you’ve probably not seen before on the show, I’m so proud of my business inLydia’s Kitchen. You also see new and old friendships blossom.
Did you have fun filming this season of the housewives? I did the most, it was the best season yet. I’m very comfortable in my skin and who I am as a person.
What do you think of the two new housewives this season?
Honestly I don’t like women who come into a group to destroy others but apart from that I enjoyed getting to know the new ladies.
If you would like to be a guest In Lydia's Kitchen, click HERE for more details - For more information visit Lydia's official website: http://www.lydiaschiavello.com/home/
