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Ramona Singer Dishes On Retirement From The Real Housewives Of New York City; Says She's "Never Been Happier"

How do you plan on spending your retirement? Taking up a new hobby? Or perhaps traveling the world to see new places to cross off your bucket list? For Ramona Singer, retirement looks a little different. The Real Housewives of New York City OG is spending her retirement chatting it up with the Daily Mail and helping her daughter, Avery Singer, launch businesses. Now that Ramona is no longer spending all her free time on reality television terrorizing her castmates, she revealed that she’s “never

Meredith Marks Says That Lisa Barlow's Hot-Mic Moment Isn't The Real Reason Why They Still Have "Issues"

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow’s friendship seemed impenetrable. Then one little hot-mic moment ruined it all. Lisa’s incredible rant is permanently burned into all of our minds at this point. It was a catalyst for the drama that unfolded in Season 3. However, in the first part of the Season 3 reunion, Meredith revealed that’s not the only reason she still has some lingering beef with her former bestie. Bravo’s The Daily Dish broke down the drama. “My iss

Cheryl Burke Wins Custody Battle Against Matthew Lawrence Over Their French Bulldog Ysabella

It’s the update we’ve all been waiting for in the Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence custody case. We finally know who gets to keep the dog. Back in September 2022, the couple finalized their divorce. Compared to most reality TV divorces, theirs was pretty tame. They stuck to their prenuptial agreement. There was no spousal support. The only thing lingering was a custody battle over their French bulldog, Ysabella. And now we finally know who gets to keep her. As reported by US Weekly, court doc

Kyle Richards Reveals How She Slimmed Down Without Using Weight Loss Drug Ozempic

Kyle Richards is ready to shut down those pesky Ozempic rumors once and for all. And she’s shedding some light on how she got those rock-hard abs. If you’re following the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star on Instagram, then you know she’s been posting some sizzling bikini selfies over the last few weeks, showing off a new, super-toned physique. The online naysayers accused Kyle of using Ozempic, the trendy diabetes drug that doctors prescribe as a weight-loss aid. Kyle denied the Ozempic rum

Kanye West Just Got “Married” Again, And The Kardashians Are Reportedly Confused

Rumor has it that Kanye West got married this week. Confused? So are the Kardashians. According to Page Six, the family is puzzled and concerned over Ye’s latest move. Like the rest of the world, their eyes are peeled for updates to see if this is the real deal or just another one of his ridiculous attempts to get attention. News of Kanye’s new relationship came as a surprise to literally everyone this week. Of course, Ye just settled his divorce from Kim Kardashian a couple of months ago. He’s

Brandi Glanville Calls Out Alex McCord For Seeking Information On Castmates Ahead Of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

As a community, it seems like we’re going to have to band together and protect Alex McCord at all costs. She’s getting ready to face the wrath of Brandi Glanville head-on. The Real Housewives of New York City alum is gearing up to join the “Ex-Wives Club” for Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season 4. As she prepares to make her triumphant return to reality TV, she’s already ruffling a few feathers. After leaving RHONY all of the those years ago, Alex moved to Australia with her husband, Sim

Todd Chrisley And Julie Chrisley Report To Prison For A Combined 19 Years

Clink, clink! That’s the sound of the jail cell doors closing behind Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley. According to Page Six, the stars of Chrisley Knows Best reported to federal prison on January 17, 2023, where they will spend a combined 19 years for fraud and tax evasion. So, does Chrisley know best? If you knew better, you would do better. It’s been a dramatic fall from grace for the reality stars, who flaunted their luxurious lifestyle on the USA Network for nine seasons. In 2019, the two

Savannah Chrisley Says "It Makes No Sense" That Jen Shah’s Prison Sentence Is Shorter Than Her Parents'

As her parents head to prison for a combined 19 years, Savannah Chrisley has some questions about the United States justice system. Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley were both found guilty of tax evasion and bank fraud. According to Page Six, Savannah thinks they were unfairly sentenced compared to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah. Savannah brought up Jen’s case during a recent episode of her podcast, Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley. The pre-recorded episode featured her mom,

Gizelle Bryant Doesn't Think Ashley Darby and Luke Gulbranson Are Done For Good

Is there still hope for the Ashley Darby and Luke Gulbranson romance? Gizelle Bryant seems to think so! The Real Housewives of Potomac OG recently sat down with Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast and dished about her costar’s post-divorce fling. Although Ashley just announced that she and Luke are no more, Gizelle explained why she doesn’t think we’ve seen the end of that romance. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Ashley cited her complicated divorce from Michael Darby as

Madison LeCroy Says She's “Not Happy" About Kathryn Dennis’ Southern Charm Exit

Kathryn Dennis has officially been fired from Southern Charm. Are you happy? Are you sad? Do you even care? There’s always a flood of emotions from all directions when one of our long-running Bravolebs suddenly gets the axe. Although most of the Southern Charm cast has been quiet on social media about Kathryn’s exit, one of her castmates is speaking up about the surprising shakeup, and that’s Madison LeCroy. As Page Six reported, Madison is not feeling good about her costar getting the boot. Ear

The Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Trailer Is Finally Here, And It's Full Of Hookups, Breakups, and Garcelle Beauvais

It’s finally here. Bravo dropped the Season 10 trailer for Vanderpump Rules, and it’s just as chaotic as we had hoped. It feels like it’s been ages since there’s been a VPR season worth getting excited for, but the band is back, and they’re in their finest form. There are hookups, breakups, and even a cameo from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We have a few weeks until the premiere of Season 10, but until then, there’s a lot in this trailer that we need to unpack. Of course, we’ve been fo

Ashley Darby And Summer House Alum Luke Gulbranson Call It Quits After Three-Month Fling

It was a match made in Bravo heaven, or so it seemed. The shortest-lived Bravo power couple, Ashley Darby and Luke Gulbranson have broken up following a whirlwind three-month romance. You’re probably thinking, “Didn’t Ashley and Luke just go Instagram official?” And you’re right. In December, the Real Housewives of Potomac star shared an adorable selfie with the Summer House alum on Instagram. But, life comes at you fast when you’re a reality TV star, and in a recent appearance on Watch What Ha

Harry Hamlin Thinks Lisa Rinna Made The "Right Decision" To Leave Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills; Says "She Elevated The Show"

In 2023, we all need to find someone who has our back the way Harry Hamlin has Lisa Rinna’s back. He’s always in her corner, even when the rest of the world is not. Because as Housewives fans rejoice over Rinna’s exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Harry is still cheering on his wife. Rinna announced her exit from RHOBH last week, sending a shockwave through the Housewives fanbase and leaving a massive hole in the cast. “This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and

Tamra Judge Shares Health Update After Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

While most of us rang in 2023 with champagne toasts and balloon drops, our girl Tamra Judge had a much different New Year. The Real Housewives of Orange County star shared on Instagram that she spent the holiday recovering from surgery, and now, she’s opening up with fans about why she had to spend the last days of 2022 going under the knife. Bravo’s The Daily Dish initially reported that Tamra was undergoing surgery right before the New Year’s holiday. She wrote on Twitter, “Trying out my old

Kim DePaola Slams Past Seasons Of Real Housewives Of New Jersey As “Fake”; Claims Season 13 Is “Gonna Be Real”

Kim DePaola may have never been a Real Housewife, and it’s been about four years since her last appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Still, she’s speaking out about the show with the gravitas and authority of a bonafide cast member. As heavy reported, the former RHONJ “friend of” popped up on the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast, and she spilled as much tea as she could about what’s to come in the upcoming season. And she has a hot take about the drama set to unfold.

Bethenny Frankel Throws Shade At Kim Kardashian's Interview With Gwyneth Paltrow

Well, she’s at it again, folks. The Real Housewives of New York City’s Bethenny Frankel is throwing some unprovoked shade at Kim Kardashian. At this point, it should not come as a surprise because Bethenny has made a hobby out of criticizing the entire Kardashian family. From mocking Kim’s lavish birthday celebration to slamming her sister’s makeup line, Bethenny rarely lets up when she’s coming down on the stars of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. In fact, Bethenny even thinks her criticism of

Kenya Moore Says “It Was Time” For Ramona Singer To Leave The Real Housewives Of New York City

Love her or hate her, The Real Housewives of New York City would not have been quite the same without Ramona Singer. The ups and downs of the Ramona Coaster make excellent TV, as long as you hang on for dear life. And although we don’t know who will be a part of the upcoming RHONY: Legacy reboot, we know Ramona won’t. Earlier this year, she revealed that she would retire her golden apple and not be a part of the upcoming reboot. Some fans let out a sigh of relief, while others gasped with disap

Teddi Mellencamp Slams Vicki Gunvalson; Says “I Don’t Even Want To Be Around Her”

After her exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Teddi Mellencamp has found success as the cohost of Two Ts In A Pod alongside Real Housewives of Orange County’s Tamra Judge. However, Teddi always seems to get into a little bit of trouble once she gets behind that mic. She recently slammed a Beverly Hills castmember as “clueless,” relentlessly weighs in on drama from other Housewives franchises, and now, she’s coming for the “OG of the OC,” Vicki Gunvalson. As heavy. reported, the two

Brock Davies Calls Scheana Shay’s Nagging An “Obstacle” In Their Marriage

No marriage is perfect — especially those that blossom on reality TV, but Vanderpump Rules stars Scheana Shay and Brock Davies are trying their best. Season 9 of VPR officially introduced us to Scheana’s new beau. Over the summer, they tied the knot in a storybook wedding we’ll see unfold on Season 10 of the show. And although Brock and Scheana are technically still newlyweds, Brock has already identified one of the biggest obstacles in their relationship: Scheana’s nagging. Brock joined Schean

Teddi Mellencamp Calls Kathy Hilton "Freaking Clueless" For Viral Lip Gloss Moment At People's Choice Awards

It was the lip gloss seen ’round the world—Kathy Hilton at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards touching up her lips while Mariska Hargitay delivered a weighty acceptance speech. Social media immediately lit up with reactions to Kathy’s seemingly shady behavior. Some thought it was a classic, quirky Kathy move, while others found it downright disrespectful. Now, former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp is doing what she does best, and she’s weighing in on the drama that doesn’t i
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