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The Linda Lindas are taking over the world and we have absolutely no complaints.

The band–which is made up of three teenage girls and one pre-teen–took us all by storm earlier this month when a virtual performance at a branch of the Los Angeles Public Library went viral. Their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” immediately became our summer anthem–the kind of anthem we wish we didn’t need but that we’re glad to have.

The Linda Lindas weren’t exactly unknown before that performance. They recently had two songs (both covers) on the soundtrack to Netflix’s riot grrrl-inspired movie Moxie. But “Racist, Sexist Boy” made them instant celebrities.

The clip that went viral begins with Mila, the band’s 10-year-old drummer introducing the song. “A little while before we went into lockdown, a boy in my class came up to me and said that his dad told him to stay away from Chinese people,” she says. “After I told him that I was Chinese, he backed away from me. Eloise and I wrote this song based on that experience.”

“This is about him and all the other racist, sexist boys in this world,” 13-year-old singer and bass player Eloise declares.

And then they rock.

When the incident with the racist, sexist boy happened, Mila tells BuzzFeed that she “didn’t realize people were blaming China — and Chinese people — for COVID-19. It was her first personal encounter with racism. ‘I didn’t really know how to respond,’ she said.”

“What do you say to that?” her sister, Lucia, 14, chimed in. “What do you do? I mean besides writing an awesome song about it.”

Mila and Eloise started brainstorming lyrics in the car that day, and later on when they were stuck at home they spent about five hours on Zoom putting it together. “Writing it just made me feel better,” Mila said.

The song clearly struck a chord with people. In the weeks since the library performance, the Linda Lindas have gained hundreds of thousands of social media followers, signed a record deal with Epitaph records, and have (luckily for us) upped their merch supply.

“We didn’t plan on getting over 200k followers in a week (!) We didn’t know we would get 1000s of emails from all over the world with words of support and orders for our merch (!!),” the band wrote on Instagram. “Needless to say, our system of ’email us with your order and venmo info’ isn’t going to work anymore.”

 

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The members of the Linda Lindas are Mila, Eloise, Lucia, and Bela–two sisters, their cousin, and a close friend, according to BuzzFeed. The half-Asian, half-Latinx group first played together in 2018 as part of Gxrlschool–a “music and ideas festival” in Los Angeles for women-identified artists.

“Racist, Sexist Boy” is a direct response to the increase in anti-Asian racism that we’ve seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s incredibly upsetting that such a young girl was exposed to this kind of racist ignorance.

The Linda Lindas are also a reminder that girls and young women raging against systematic oppression is a timeless art form, and it’s absolutely not surprising that so many people have felt such a deep, immediate connection with this band and the way they express their anger and claim their power.

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Season 13 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta might have been a bit of a “snoozefest” if it weren’t for Kenya Moore doing what she does best — stirring the pot and being as messy as possible. Whether she was trying to expose who slept with Bolo at Cynthia Bailey’s bachelorette party. Or throwing low-blows back and forth with Drew Sidora, Twirl knows how to play the villain. We also got to see another side of Kenya — her crush on LaToya Ali. This brought out a playful side, especially in the midst of her split from Marc Daly. And she and Marlo Hampton buried the hatchet, which made Porsha Williams pretty upset.

However, one of Kenya’s worst moments occurred at Falynn Guobadia’s Halloween party (you know, back when she was still with Simon Guobadia and he wasn’t engaged to Porsha4Real). Kenya dressed up as a “warrior princess” in a culturally insensitive Native American outfit. She and Bravo apologized after the episode aired and at the reunion, even though she tried to bring Drew down for doing the same thing. However, Drew has a tribal heritage and wore a Native American outfit as part of a cultural celebration, so it ended up looking even worse for Kenya. But to be fair, this is far from the first time a Real Housewives has been called out for cultural appropriation or racist actions. And some of them didn’t even give half of the apology Kenya gave.

Bravo is taking the next step by re-editing the Season 13 episode to remove as many shots of Kenya in the offensive outfit as possible, Variety reports.

The episode was edited shortly after it aired. And, the new version is available on BravoTV.com, the Bravo app, and VOD.

Kenya is shown as little as possible, even when she argued with LaToya. The new version goes back and forth between shots of LaToya and various decorations. The original focused on Twirl.

 

RELATED: Bravo Slams Kenya Moore For Wearing Native American Halloween Costume; Kenya Said Outfit Was “Part Of” Her Heritage Before Apologizing

 

This is also not the first time Bravo has gone back and deleted scenes that were offensive to viewers.

After Southern Charm took on a reckoning about racism last season, Bravo removed an entire episode that was filmed on a former plantation. It begs the question of what kind of conversations, if any at all, were going on prior to the episodes originally airing that allowed the offensive scenes to make it to our TV screens.

 

RELATED: Drew Sidora Defends Wearing Native American Attire Due To Tribal Heritage After Kenya Moore Claims Of Cultural Appropriation

TELL US – DO YOU THINK BRAVO DID THE RIGHT THING BY RE-EDITING THE EPISODE? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT KENYA AND THE NETWORK’S APOLOGY FOR SHOWING THE COSTUME? 

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Out of all the insane stories and controversial moments that have happened in the Bravoverse over the past year, Jen Shah of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City really takes the cake. Her first season on the show was filled with her erratic behavior and seemingly picture-perfect life, which we all know is really a scam now. Jen was arrested a few weeks back for allegedly being involved in a long-running fraud and money laundering telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. And while she’s been posting on Instagram as if she’s not facing 30 years behind bars (#unarrested), the charges alleged against her and her assistant Stuart Smith are truly horrific, to put it in the words of her old buddy Brooks Marks.

Jen has pleaded not guilty both in and out of the courtroom, but the evidence isn’t looking too good for Miss Shah. She was apparently tipped off about her arrest, somewhat attempted to flee and traumatized producers in the process. And even though Bravo did their homework, it’s really curious why Jen would even appear on a reality show in the first place if she was involved in such shady business. At least Bravo is going to get some crazy footage for Season 2.

It’s no secret that Jen’s legal bills are going to be astronomical for this. Like Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi numbers. She recently joined Cameo to make a little extra coin in the meantime, but apparently, that wasn’t enough. As if Jen couldn’t get EVEN MORE tone-deaf about the situation, her cousin Danny Filipe started a GoFundMe page titled “Justice For Jen Shah” in an attempt to get viewers to pay her legal bills. Like I can’t even make this up, the campaign goal was $2.5 million. The page is seemingly deleted from the internet now, but The Sun has screenshots of what it was advertising.

The page claims that more than 10,000 people in the U.S. are “falsely accused and wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not convict.” While there probably is some merit to that, Jen is really doubling down this hard that the FBI got this all wrong? I guess that’s up for a judge and jury to decide.  “We are asking 10,000 caring souls to donate $250,” the description read, where Danny also identifies himself as her cousin. Just have Jen sell a few of her fur coats on the down low and she’d probably raise the money faster.

 

RELATED: Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City Star Jen Shah Forced Out Of Rental Home Prior To Fraud Trial

 

The screenshots show that one poor dumb soul did donate $250 before the page was taken down. “Jen is facing decades incarcerated in prison separated from her family if she is unable to mount a competent and well thought out defense,” Danny wrote. To explain the reasoning behind the $2.5 million goal, Danny broke it down by bullet points. “1) there are over 1 million documents in this case that must be immediately reviewed and analyzed by Jen’s lawyers before her case goes to trial in October 2021; 2) the Southern District of New York is the most expensive jurisdiction in the country to defend a lawsuit, and to hire competent legal counsel.”

The petition continued, “3) Jen has to have the economic wherewithal to fight the government’s lawyers, who have an open checkbook and can spend millions of dollars prosecuting this case; and 4) by defending this case and going to trial, Jen’s family has and will continue to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs.” Like is she really trying to start a CAMPAIGN behind her?”

 

RELATED: Jen Shah Joins Cameo In Midst Of Financial And Legal Woes

 

The page also claims that in seven weeks, Jen’s spent more than $138,000 in legal bills. Looks like she’s probably regretting that shopping spree she hosted for Heather Gay now, as she could use the money. And it’s obvious after all of the nasty things she’s said about Heather that Jen won’t be getting any BeautyLab discounts anytime soon. She’d probably have better luck asking Lisa Barlow for free Vida Tequila if anything.

TELL US – CAN YOU BELIEVE JEN SHAH’S FAMILY ATTEMPTED TO START A GOFUNDME FOR HER LEGAL BILLS? HOW DO YOU THINK JEN’S STORY WILL PLAY OUT NEXT SEASON? 

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Money Heist, also known as La Casa de Papel, is a Spanish crime-drama on Netflix. It tells the story of a mysterious stranger known as The Professor, who recruits a band of misfits to pull off one of the biggest heists in history. These top criminals, who derive their names from different capitals from all over the world, are an amalgamation of the most talented criminals out there. And despite the wild twists and turns this adventure takes, it’s so worth watching and investing in.

Still not convinced? Don’t worry, I’ve come ready with facts, from the actual heist to found family and the badass women of Money Heist. And don’t worry about getting spoiled. We’re going to keep it relatively spoiler-free and focus on the beginning of this journey to hopefully entice you to watch more.

The Actual Heist

The Professor, played by Álvaro Morte, is a mastermind like none I’ve ever seen before. He’s meticulous, calm, vicious, and caring wrapped up in one. Trust me when I say it’s a journey with that man and that you should trust him with your life and then some. Because when he makes a promise, when he sets something up, he means it completely and will fight tooth and nail for you.

His personality and conviction make it easier for the cast of criminals to trust in the heist as he lays it all out. And oh lord, it is a thing of beauty, thought over and analyzed till the cows come home. Because The Professor wants to win this thing. And he knows that these people can pull off his meticulous planning, no matter what obstacles they may face. And they face them, a lot.

Money Heist faces challenges from those that want to stop them, which is pretty predictable by TV standards. But it also faces challenges between the criminals themselves and then the actual group of people that are being held hostage in the Royal Mint of Spain where the heist is going down.

By the time that season one gets to its final episodes, you’re left in a position where you’re actively cheering on the criminals and then some. You want them to make it away. You want them to stick it to the man. And you want them to survive with no casualties because you’ve come to care for them in the middle of history’s biggest heist.

The Found Family

Right off the bat, I knew these people would become family. Not all of them, of course. There’s always one or two who end up being a pain. But for the most part, I was right when it came to my instinct that these people, these criminals, would end up seeing each other as the found family that they never had aka my favorite trope of all time.

Remember how in the Fast & Furious movies they talk about family and how they’re basically each other’s ride or die? The same thing goes for the gang from Money Heist. They might not say it all the time and act aloof because sharing feelings is hard when you’ve been burned like these criminals. But they care deeply for each other. And when push comes to shove, they will take out all that are in their way in the name of found family.

Along the way, and for only a couple of them, their bonds transition from found family into something more. Basically, we get some romance out of this bad boy and I’m more than ok with the connections that form and the directions they take as the heist progresses. It’s not perfect, they do mess up, but it’s all about family in the end.

What more could you want? Well, besides the next part of this post on why you should be watching Money Heist on Netflix …

The Badass Women

Just because this is listed last doesn’t mean that it’s not supremely important. In fact, it might be the reason why I love Money Heist the most. This show has multiple badass women who are here for their own reasons and not just because it serves the male characters of the show. They are crooks, they are officers, they are businesswomen.

Tokyo, played by Úrsula Corberó, is the messiest of all the characters, and I love her for that. She’s technically the main protagonist of the show but her presence doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the show. She’s part of a collective even though she narrates the story. And even though I might not like the relationships she forms sometimes, she’s loyal, fierce, and takes no one’s crap.

Then there’s my Nairobi, played by Alba Flores. She is the smartest of all of them. I said, what I said. She sees the bigger picture coming a mile away and knows how to get stuff done, especially when it comes to counterfeit money. But one of my favorite things about her is how she always keeps an eye out, analyzing every bit around her as if she were ready to jump into action.

While Tokyo and Nairobi are the “thieves” of the story, there are two other women who enter this story in unexpected ways. First up, Mónica Gaztambide, who is played by Esther Acebo. She’s taken hostage during season one by the robbers of the Royal Mint of Spain, a.k.a. the place she works. What she doesn’t expect, and what we don’t expect, is for Mónica’s life to be changed for the better because of this incident.

The same thing could be said about Raquel Murillo, who is played by Itziar Ituño. Her life was completely changed in season one because of the heist at the Royal Mint of Spain. She was a police inspector assigned to the heist that eventually found herself way too deep and in a place that she never expected, where her loyalties would be tested by those she held dear.

Together they form a team of women who thrive against a world that wants them to fail. And it’s almost impossible to not love them by the time you’re done with season one, because they’re all messy, jaded, funny, kind, harsh, and take no one’s shit. Basically, they’re all so painfully human that you can’t help but connect with them and cheer them on as they face the fate and perils of Money Heist.

Money Heist Part 5 Volume 1 is set to hit Netflix on September 3rd with Volume 2 arriving December 3rd.

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards has once again been feuding with former bestie, and co-star, Lisa Vanderpump. Lisa jokingly sent her restaurant bill to the producer that Kyle was dining with at an eatery. This re-ignited their feud.

Kyle accused RHOBH alum Lisa of dining and then dashing. Lisa brought receipts that she paid her tab, and then she dissed Kyle’s new nose.

Fans are counting the days until the Real Housewives spin-off airs. I assume that there will be feuds galore! The cast is made up of 7 Housewives from different franchises, staying together at a house in Turks and Caicos. What could possibly go wrong with this alcohol-soaked scenario?

Teresa Giudice and her thong bikinis, along with her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, repped for Real Housewives of New Jersey. Kyle was the only member of the RHOBH cast to attend. Real Housewives of Atlanta peaches Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore both hit the beach. Ramona Singer and Luann de Lesseps from Real Housewives of New York also went on the tropical vacation.

There was reportedly drama between Ramona and Kenya right away. No one gets between Ramona and the best room in the house. And don’t even think about asking Kenya to share her crab cakes.

In an interview with Access, Kyle addressed the rumor that she went at it with Kenya. “It’s so funny. There are always so many rumors around the Housewives. There were feuds,” Kyle shared. “However, spoiler alert, my feud was not with Kenya. I don’t even know if I’m allowed to say that.”

 

RELATED: Luann de Lesseps Got Along “Very Well” With Kenya Moore; Hints Ramona Singer Had Drama While Filming Real Housewives All Stars Show

 

The RHOBH “OG” continued, “I was so surprised because a lot of the women, I expected them to be a certain way and they were completely opposite of what I thought they would be. And it was really interesting.” I am fervently hoping that this trip is more messy than interesting.

So, who surprised Kyle the most? “I mean, I don’t know if I would say I was ‘the most surprised’ by anyone. I was surprised by everyone,” the actress stated. “The one I was the least surprised by was Ramona because Ramona is just Ramona. I know people love her or you hate her, but she’s Ramona.” Indeed, she is.

“She’s entertaining and she made me laugh. She’s as sweet as can be and I adore her,” Kyle shared. “I was the least surprised by Ramona, but I was surprised by anyone else.”

 

RELATED: Luann de Lesseps Assumed Kenya Moore, Teresa Giudice, And Ramona Singer Would Bring Most Drama To Real Housewives Spin-Off Show

 

As for who Kyle hit it off with, it sounds like she got along with almost everyone. “I don’t know if I can say. I mean, some I knew. Some I didn’t know, so. I knew nothing about Luann,” Kyle revealed. “I just had to be like ‘Hi, nice to meet you. Let’s start from scratch.’ She’s actually great and she’s nothing like I imagined.”

Kyle also hit it off with the Jersey ladies. “Teresa, I thought she was gonna be somebody completely different. I was also shocked,” the actress remarked. “Melissa is a lot like my friends. I feel like she’s like a normal girl.” I could see that. “I feel like I’m the most normal on my show. Sorry, everybody,” Kyle added.

The only person that Kyle didn’t mention was Cynthia. Well, I guess we know who Kyle was actually feuding with. Maybe they were squabbling over who wore the best caftan.

 

RELATED: Ramona Singer And Kenya Moore Allegedly Feuding While Filming Real Housewives All Stars Show

TELL US- DO YOU THINK THAT KYLE WAS FEUDING WITH CYNTHIA? ARE YOU PLANNING TO WATCH THE HOUSEWIVES SPIN-OFF?

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Kathy Hilton has just made her debut as a friend-of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she’s already iconic. And proving she deserves a diamond 1000% more than Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave. She’s the goofy older sister of Kyle “Doogie” Richards and Kim Richards and the mother of Paris Hilton. She’s bringing the funny back to RHOBH with her poor eyesight and martini chugging, which is a welcome change after the Season 10 gang up on Denise Richards.

Kathy brings a fabulosity and light-heartedness to a show where many of the longtime cast members like to hide their secrets behind the smoke and mirrors of glam looks. Like, her asking if she can put mouthwash in her flask literally sent me over the moon last week and RHOBH is only two episodes in. Truly a queen and as Lisa Vanderpump says, she takes no-nonsense.

And Kyle is yet again headed into another RHOBH season with a sister by her side, which we all know can either be really good or really bad. She and Kim butt heads on the show, whether it was over Kim’s erratic behavior or Kyle stealing Kim’s goddamn house. And once the Richards girls brought the family drama to the small screen, Kathy checked out as a viewer of the show her own family starred on.

Kathy recently spoke to Access about her first season of the show and revealed that she tuned out of RHOBH after the infamous limo scene of her sisters fighting back in the day. “I did not watch the show,” Kathy said. “I did until their big fight and that was it. That was it, the big limo fight. That was it for me. And I don’t watch TV in general, so.”

 

RELATED: Taylor Armstrong Thinks Kyle Richards And Kathy Hilton’s Relationship Will Be Challenged Because Kathy Joined Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

 

Honestly, I’m not surprised someone as kooky as Kathy isn’t into TV. Like she literally will tweet or make comments on Instagram to get her friends or family to call her like it’s her own personal texting platform.

Needless to say, I cannot wait for more Kathy this season. The only thing that would make it better was if Kim were to return, this time without Brandi Glanville. Or, at least, release her tell-all book that she didn’t even tell her sisters about. Now THAT’S the drama a town like Beverly Hills needs nowadays.

 

RELATED: Brandi Glanville Bashes Kyle Richards And Lisa Vanderpump; Says Mauricio Umansky Stole Agents From Kathy Hilton’s Husband

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED KATHY DIDN’T WATCH RHOBH BEFORE JOINING THE CAST? HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT KATHY SO FAR ON THE SHOW? 

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As we’re gearing up for The Last of Us on HBO, I’ve started to watch through the gameplay of The Last of Us: Part 1. After finishing it, I had so many hopes and dreams for this show that I figured why not put them out into the universe, and hopefully, we’ll get to see them in live-action (even though Neil Druckmann has said that the show will differ from the game).

While we all hope the relationship between Ellie and Joel is as strong between Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal as it is in the game, I want to take that one step further and say that I hope they keep the little details like the way that Joel comforts Ellie after she’s taken by the cannibals, calling her “baby girl” like he would have if she were his daughter, Sarah.

I also hope that they keep random little things like Joel constantly having to lift Ellie up so she can grab ways for him to get up to the same level, or Ellie not being able to swim so then he has to find boards for her to stand on while he gets her across whatever body of water they’re near.

What makes The Last of Us such an interesting game is the level of detail put into it. I’ve been watching my friend Sophie Martin’s Twitch stream of the game in preparation for my own gameplay/research, and she pointed out that Joel Miller will often touch his watch that he still wears despite it being dead and said he does so because it is his last thing from Sarah. He might not want the picture of himself and Sarah that Tommy tries to give him, but he still holds onto her in his own way, and that relationship helped spawn his desire to help Ellie when he could have refused to take the job.

What I’m excited for is to see the growth of Joel and Ellie’s relationship that goes from just a job into the dynamic we see by the end of Part 1, where Joel is willing to risk everything to protect her. We know from The Mandalorian that this is right up Pedro Pascal’s alley as an actor. He is one of the best out there currently, and he has mastered the art of playing the reluctant father-figure turned protector, and I can’t wait to see how that’s adapted for Joel.

I’ve never been a big “let me watch this stream” or watching other people play video games person. I’d rather play myself. But The Last of Us is so cinematic in its storytelling aspect that I think it’s going to translate incredibly onscreen, even if there are differences from the game to the show. Sure, maybe that means some of the beats will shift. Maybe we’ll see Tommy Miller (Gabriel Luna) sooner than we do in the game, after the prologue. Or maybe Tess will play a bigger part in the show than she does in the game.

Whatever they’re planning, I’m extremely excited about it because The Last of Us is one of the most beautifully constructed games I’ve ever seen, and translating that to live-action is going to be no easy feat.

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Even though it’s been several seasons since a member of the Manzo family made an appearance on the Real Housewives of New Jersey, that doesn’t mean that they’re done with the drama. Caroline Manzo and Dina Manzo, the sisters who married brothers, are still going head-to-head as part of a years-long feud that’s never slowed down. And while Dina has moved to Malibu and found her inner zen, Caroline’s recent actions are trying to take away her namaste.

Dina’s had quite a tumultuous couple of years after she split from her ex Tommy Manzo. Tommy allegedly hired a member of the Lucchese crime family, who pleaded guilty,  to attack her new husband, David Cantin. But, of course, if you ask the Manzos, they claim to have never even heard of the mob, let alone admit having any ties to it. Two years later, Dina and David were victims of a violent home invasion where they were beaten up, zip-tied together and the thieves stole money and jewelry. It’s alleged that Tommy was involved in that home invasion, but he and his lawyer are proclaiming his innocence in both cases. Even though there’s a court order requiring him to stay far away from his ex-wife and her new man.

And Caroline fits into this as she’s taken the side of Albert Manzo’s brother, Tommy. Yes, the one being accused of attacking her own sister. She wrote a letter to advocate for Tommy’s character to help his case. If you thought Ashley Darby was sleazy for writing a statement about Candiace Dillard Bassett to help out Monique Samuels on Real Housewives of Potomac, this is a whole other level of betrayal.

For the first time ever, Dina has been outspoken on social media about her sister not having her back and controlling the narrative about their relationship. And now, thanks to screenshots captured by @LoveAndyC on Twitter, Caroline’s kids are getting involved. Albie Manzo has inserted himself into the narrative. Now that the younger Manzo brothers aren’t tied to BLK water anymore, they obviously have more time on their hands to get involved in the family drama. Don’t they have a car wash strip club to dream up or something?

“Oh, and real quick before anyone gets excited that someone w the last name Manzo posted something so this is your clown ass chance to leave baseless comments like you think you “know” something. I haven’t been silent, I’ve been busy,” Albie wrote. “But I’ve had just about enough of this bullshit and you’ll be hearing from me soon, don’t you worry.”

Who even asked for his input on all of this? But it’s not totally shocking considering those boys will ride or die for Caroline til the end. “In the meantime…Momma Bear, you’re the strongest woman I know. I love and admire you more than you will ever understand,” Albie continued.

 

RELATED: Caroline Manzo Wrote Letter Advocating For Dina Manzo’s Ex-Husband Tommy Who Allegedly Hired A Hitman On Dina And Current Husband David Cantin

 

Since Dina’s been on a roll sharing her input anyway, she responded back to Albie’s comment. “Ohhh shocking…going to speak about it on his podcast for the downloads. Unfortunately, this will just be a ‘storyline’ to profit from. What a shame,” she said. And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a burn.

Whether you love Dina or hate her, it is hard to watch her own family turn on her after she’s been dealing with a tragic event. And her family drama was used as a major RHONJ storyline for seasons, so she knows how to play the game. While she might not consider Caroline to be a close sister anymore, she still has Teresa Giudice who will love love love her until the end.

 

RELATED: Dina Manzo Reacts Caroline Manzo Writing Letter On Behalf Of Dina’s Ex Tommy Manzo Following Violent Home Invasion

TELL US – ARE YOU ON DINA OR CAROLINE’S SIDE WHEN IT COMES TO THESE ACCUSATIONS? DO YOU THINK ALBIE WAS RIGHT TO INSERT HIMSELF INTO THIS DRAMA? 

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has a lot going on this season. There was so much fall out from last, with Denise Richards leaving and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave doing us all a favor and getting fired. With that, came a cast shakeup. Sutton Stracke, previously a friend of, was promoted to a full-time housewife. Crystal Kung Minkoff was also added to the cast. Kathy Hilton, Kyle Richards‘ much more famous  sister was also added to make some appearances this season.

One person I’m thrilled to be coming back from last season is Garcelle Beauvais. I felt like last season, she really brought a realness to the cast. And she just so happened to be the only one with any sense in Denise’s corner as she was bullied off the show. 

But one of the consequences for sticking up for Denise was that Garcelle and Lisa Rinna’s relationship became fractured. If you ask me, there is no loss in Rinna not being your friend anymore. You can trust her as far as you can throw her. But they are still castmates, so they have to continue to interact.

Rinna doesn’t seem to pleased about that, as she recently told Access. When asked how her relationship is with Garcelle now, Rinna deflected, “Well, I think that you’d have to ask Garcelle because for myself, I thought we were fine after the first dinner. But, as I’m watching the episodes, I’m like ‘Oh. Maybe we’re not fine.’ Listen, I have a really good time and I have no idea that we have any beef after the first episode. So, I’m good.” Ummm didn’t Garcelle flat out tell Rinna they aren’t cool and she doesn’t trust her in episode 2? I guess Rinna has short term memory loss.

 

RELATED: Garcelle Beauvais Didn’t Re-Follow Lisa Rinna On Instagram Because Lisa “Went To A Place That Was So Unnecessary Last Season;” Says “I Don’t Necessarily Trust Her”

 

She continued, “That’s a Garcelle question because, honey, I’ve moved on. That train has left the station, but I have a feeling maybe that a grudge is going to be held the entire season.” Rinna also added about their status, “I have no idea. I’m oblivious.”

Rinna went on to elaborate in the third person, of all things. “Garcelle [is] not trusting the Lisa Rinna here. And, you know what, that’s OK. You know what I would have loved, say that to my face. Say ‘You know what, girl, I don’t like you. I don’t trust you.’ OK.” Earth to Rinna! She did do this. Remember when she told you this and you told her you couldn’t promise her not to use things against her?

Lisa boasted, “I got plenty of friends. Alright, great. But, to find out, episode per episode? I’m like OK.” Sure, Rinna. She also sniped, “You’re gonna have to talk to her because I’ve moved on. I’m fine. Everything’s good.” Once again, sure, Rinna.

 

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When asked who is acting too much this season and deserves and Academy Award, Rinna didn’t hesitate and stated, “Garcelle. And what’s her tagline? Thank you. Anyway.”

Yes, anyway, Rinna. We all see you as someone who can’t be trusted and who consistently stirs the pot. And Garcelle doesn’t deserved to be dragged all because she’s the only one willing to point it out.

 

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TELL US – DO YOU THINK GARCELLE IS ACTING? WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH RINNA? WHOSE TEAM ARE YOU ON?

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During the Season 11 premiere of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Dorit Kemsley invited her co-stars to get glammed up and have cocktails at her house. Last season, RHOBH viewers saw Dorit design a function room at the restaurant, Buca di Beppo. Some hanging vines and lemons don’t magically turn into the Isle of Capri.

Now Dorit has gone from designing bathing suits to designing wedding gowns. I am interested to see her designs. It seems like this might be her jam.

Dorit made the announcement on Instagram and posted a photo of herself in a stunning see-through lace bridal gown. Meanwhile, Erika Girardi is driving the struggle bus this season. It is only a matter of time until viewers get a peek inside her real life. And it’s far from “a pretty mess.”

Erika’s husband, Tom Girardi, is buried in legal woes. Tom’s law firm allegedly owes $26 million in settlement funds to the victims of a gas pipeline explosion and a plane crash. Tom and Erika were sued for embezzling funds that should have gone to the families of plane crash victims. They supposedly used these funds to bankroll their extravagant lifestyle. After all, it costs $40,000 a month to keep Erika looking glam. Tom also claimed that he went through $50 million to $80 million dollars and is now broke.

 

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In November of 2020, Erika filed for divorce after 21 years of wedded bliss. The divorce was supposedly a scam to hide their assets. While Erika maintains that she knew nothing of her husband’s activities, her alleged signature on loan papers would refute that claim. In March of 2021, Tom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and lost his license to practice law in California.

So, while Erika is facing these challenges, Dorit has her back. These two ladies have come a long way since “panty-gate.”

“She’s got a lot on her shoulders right now, but I have confidence in her,” Dorit told Access. “I believe she will tap into that strength she needs to get through it.” Dorit added, “I sure hope so. And she’s got support around her.”

 

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TELL US- ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT DORIT IS SUPPORTING ERIKA? WILL ERIKA BE OPEN ABOUT HER LEGAL WOES ON RHOBH?

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So far so good with season 11 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I didn’t think I would be into it and yes, the season has barely started, but I’m hooked (for now). With the addition of Crystal Kung Minkoff and Sutton Stracke as a full time housewife, I think the producers made some smart changes to the cast.

And we haven’t even gotten to Erika Bamboozle Jayne’s legal drama yet. So it seems as if there is plenty more to come from this franchise. Another interesting addition is Kyle Richards’ sister and well-known in her own right, Kathy Hilton. She has proved to be rich, quirky and delightful so far. Especially when she mistook Garcelle Beauvais for her own sister at a party.

Now Kathy is spilling some tea about who is causing the most drama this season and she doesn’t hold back. She recently told Access about how is stirring the pot the most this season. Kathy revealed, “This season, I’m going to have to say, maybe Sutton. And Lisa [Rinna].” When asked for and explanation or a preview as to why, she admitted, “And I stir, you know, behind the scenes. And, then I like to smooth it all out.”Funny because when castmates Dorit Kemsley and Crystal were asked the same question, they named Sutton as well. Hmmmm.

Next Kathy was asked who deserved an Academy Award for acting too much? She diplomatically replied, “You know, honestly, I think everybody is being true to themselves. This is so much different than I thought it was going to be. It’s amazing. I mean, some of these girls, they’re like lawyers. You cannot write a script.”

 

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Maybe you can’t write a script but if someone is acting let’s face it, it’s Lisa. She’s always doing the most. And always comes across as super fake. She even told Garcelle, her friend for years, that she can’t guarantee she wouldn’t use things she tells her against her later. Who can’t promise a friend that?

But I digress into a Lisa hate-fest so let me get back to the point. Kathy is an excellent add to the cast and I can’t believe it took producers this long to make it happen. I hope Kathy continues to be likable this season, even if she does stir the pot.

 

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TELL US – WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE BIGGEST POT STIRRER THIS SEASON? ARE YOU ENJOYING KATHY?

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has started out stronger than I assumed it would this season. I’m already enjoying the new girl, Crystal Kung Minkoff. Sutton Stracke, who I was personally mesmerized by last season, was promoted to a full time housewife. Thanks to some insensitive comments, I’m not loving Sutton but let’s see how it plays out. And we cannot forget one of the most important additions to the franchise EVER, Ms. Kathy Hilton herself. While she’s not a full time player, she’s enjoyable with the little we’ve seen.

So the cast shake up this season was a pretty big one, but much needed. Gone and already forgotten from last season is Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave. You know, Kyle Richards’ partner in crime? What those two saw in each other is beyond me but I can only assume that two shady b*tches just like to be shady together. But while fans clearly aren’t missing Teddi, someone actually is.

Of course, taut someone is Kyle. She recently told Access, “Teddi Mellencamp is one of my best friends in the world. And, you know, that doesn’t go away with a TV show or cameras.” Ok, but why? I know, I know, Teddi wasn’t exactly the worst but then again, she was the worst. It’s hard to put your finger on why people disliked her so much. But she brought nothing to the table and only did Kyle’s bidding. Which is bad enough if you ask me. She was also part of bullying Queen Denise Richards off the show and for that, I will never forgive her. Or any of the other women who took part in it either.

Kyle continued about their friendship, “Obviously, at first, she was like ‘I don’t want to do that’ because of, you know, the exit and all of that, but I convinced her. And, you know, the truth is, we spend almost every day together, so it makes sense for her to show up.”

 

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She added, “She’s always a great addition because she speaks her mind and doesn’t hold back and it’s always fun to have Teddi be a part of the show.” When did Teddi ever speak her mind on the show? When she was cowering to Camille Grammer on a camping trip? I think not.

When asked if she thinks Teddi would ever come back, Kyle admitted, “I don’t know. She’s so busy doing All In, but I don’t know. Teddi is not only close with me. She’s closest with me, of course. But, she’s also close with [Lisa] Rinna, Erika [Jayne], and Dorit [Kemsley]. So, you never know. Crazier things have happened. So, never say never.” I would like to say never, please and no thank you. For all of our sake.

 

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DO YOU AGREE WITH KYLE’S COMMENTS ON TEDDI? DO YOU EVER WANT TO SEE TEDDI BACK ON RHOBH?

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What is it with the Real Housewives and their quest for authenticity?  Reality shows are hardly unscripted and organic so what are we trying to accomplish here?  Sure you can ignore the producers and be your charming, amicable, housewife self, but will you get hired for another season that way?  It will be a bittersweet termination from the job, because at least you will have your self-respect.  But something tells me that self-respect and success in show business don’t necessarily intersect.

Even more so in the hub of it all, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  This show has professional actresses on the cast.  Yet they really expect each other to stop the facade?  Of course everyone is playing a part for the show, actress or not.  Garcelle Beauvais, especially, has been demanding authenticity from her cast mates, specifically Lisa Rinna.  It’s spillover drama from last season when Lisa, according to Garcelle, was not a true friend to Denise Richards.  After Brandi Glanville revealed a sexual relationship with Denise, Lisa pushed Denise to corroborate the story.  Denise continued to deny, and Garcelle still feels Lisa is untrustworthy for not being a more supportive and understanding friend.

Now, with a passive aggressive tagline that targets all her cast mates, Dorit Kemsley is ready to call Garcelle out on her authenticity.  The Access host asked Dorit, “Garcelle recently said that everyone is acting this season.  What do you thin?  Is everyone acting?  Or were people being authentic?”

Dorit suggested that Garcelle may have a different perspective on what kind of content housewives should bring to the show. “I know that everyone is being authentic,” Dorit said, “if she thinks that, I think maybe she has an idea of the show that doesn’t really exist. And I worry because this is about our real lives. You’ve got to be yourself. And if you’re not, you’re gonna get called out on it. It’s gonna show”

 

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So what is authenticity on a reality show?  Is it bringing cameras into your home and making breakfast for your kids?    Is it being amicable at all times?  Garcelle could define her terms more specifically if she really wanted to make a case for the rest of the cast.  Rinna is getting the focus, and arguably, it’s warranted, especially since Garcelle is good friends with Denise too.

Dorit got a dig in when asked, “who is acting a bit too much? Who deserves an Academy Award [and is] not being too authentic?”

“Can I pass? Can I let you watch and see?” Dorit said at first.  Then a less diplomatic response of, “Garcelle, for me.”

 

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It’s so early in the season, but the groundwork has been laid.  And the drama is coming.  Garcelle just informed Rinna that she still does not feel comfortable in her presence, despite the apology.  Let’s see where this goes.

TELL US-WHAT DOES GARCELLE REALLY EXPECT FROM HER CAST MATES?  IS SHE RIGHT TO TARGET THE WHOLE CAST?  WHAT DO YOU THINK OF DORIT’S RESPONSE?

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A huge allure of the Real Housewives when it first premiered in Orange County was the elaborate homes.  The opulence, the size, the furnishings, the amenities, and the views.  The Real Housewives of Orange County was marketed as a “look behind the gates,” and featured some fantastic homes.  But the franchise spread its wings, and drew in cast members with even greater means, so interestingly, none of the original housewives made the list of the top ten most expensive homes.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills homes dominate.  Not exactly a surprise, being that it’s one of the wealthiest zip codes in America.  But there are some revelations on this list and favorite alums to reconnect with.

The NY Post came up with, and published this tally.  Number ten is a Real Housewives of New York fan favorite.  It’s Ramona Singer’s Hamptons home, valued at 6.43 million.  The house features six bedrooms and five and a half baths, just enough room to house the RHONY brood, and an extra suite in the basement that no one wants to stay in.  The location is everything.  Ramona’s house is waterside and has a pool, the same one that Leah McSweeney went skinny-dipping in after trashing the lawn with tiki torches.

Teddi Mellencamp comes “all in” at number nine.  The fired and re-hired RHOBH star owns a 6.49 million home in Encino, California.  It’s newly constructed with seven bedrooms and seven and a half baths where Teddi can stay active on the four hole golf course or basketball court.

After tragically losing her home in the 2018 Woolsey fires, Camille Grammer Meyer rebuild a 6.55 million dollar estate with her husband David Meyer.  The RHOBH alum called the process a “nightmare,” but is now enjoying a seven bedroom and thirteen bath house that boasts a wine cellar and ballroom.  Very family Von Trapp.

 

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Sutton Stracke isn’t making friends on RHOBH, but at least she’s number seven on this list.  Her Bel Air mansion is valued at 7.9 million.  It’s currently being renovated, so Sutton is renting from Kyle Richards.  But once Sutton is back where she belongs, she’ll have an infinity pool and a home theater to enjoy.

Kyle, of course, has another mansion live in.  Her Encino, California home worth 8.25 million is number six.  There are no public pictures inside the home, but it’s known to have seven bedrooms and eight baths.  After enduring a traumatic burglary, it seems Kyle and husband Mauricio Umanksy want to be private about their new digs.

Another RHOBH cast member’s Encino, California home makes the list.  Dorit Kemsley’s 9.5 million dollar estate is number five.  She and husband PK Kemsley are looking for a buyer so they can find a larger space to, “run their businesses from home.”  It seems very Dorit, with a modern touch and clean lines.

Ramona’s cast mate Sonja Morgan is the only other New Yorker on the list.  Of course, THE TOWNHOUSE is on the list.  THE TOWNHOUSE is an institution.  Despite the reputation of Sonja’s parties, her sex-capades, her interns, and all the repairs that had to be done, it’s valued at 10.75 million.  In New York, greenery is priceless, and the townhouse has a courtyard and an outdoor upper terrace.

 

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Our number three star has been on two Bravo hit reality shows.  Of course it’s Lisa Vanderpump with her 11.6 million dollar estate in Beverly Hills darling.  The views are everything, and this house brings it with over-sized steel windows.  In my opinion, any house that had Kyle skulking out the front door in disgrace is priceless.

Erika Girardi has moved out of the next house, but she’s still getting credit for number two.  The house has now been involuntarily placed for sale due to the Tom Girardi’s bankruptcy filing amid alleged embezzlement allegations.  It’s worth 13 million and situated in Pasadena, California.

And finally, our number one Real Housewives home.  The 21 million home that plastic surgery built.  It’s Heather Dubrow with her custom designed Newport Beach mansion.  RHOC fans saw the early construction when Heather was still on the show.  The final touches include a $1 million dollar theater lit onyx bar with two beer taps and a 28 foot tall foyer.

 

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TELL US-WHICH HOUSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN?  ARE YOU SURPRISED WITH ANYTHING ON THE LIST?

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