Friday, May 8, 2020

What to Watch This Weekend: Our Top Binge Picks for May 9-10

What To Watch This WeekendAny big weekend plans? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Every weekend, E! is giving you the top binge picks, including new and old TV series, movies and specials. And this...


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With ‘Four More Shots Please!,’ India Gets Its Own ‘Sex and the City’

The Amazon series has become a hit in India for its frank depictions of modern Mumbai women and sex, in a country where even kissing has been rare onscreen.

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Drag Race All Stars 5’s queens, who are moving back to VH1 from Showtime

ViacomCBS has reversed its decision to put RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 5 on Showtime, a premium cable network, and has announced the season’s premiere date.



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Lucifer Season 4 Deleted Scene: Eve Does Her Best to Warn Lucifer, But...

LuciferThe wait for new Lucifer is rough, we know, but here's a treat: An exclusive deleted scene from the Lucifer season four finale. In the exclusive scene above, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and...


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CBS Orders Clarice, The Equalizer as First New Shows of 2020-2021 TV Season

Queen LatifahThe fall TV season is taking shape. After many shows saw their seasons and/or swan songs cut short after the coronavirus spread around the world, many wondered how the TV season would be impacted....


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Riverdale Is About to Graduate High School, But What Comes Next?

Riverdale, Season 4 finaleRiverdale's senior year may have been cut short, but big changes are still coming. The final three episodes that were planned for season four before production was forced to shut...


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Vicki Gunvalson & Tamra Judge Think Braunwyn Windham-Burke Isn’t A Good Housewife Because She Came On As A Fan Of The Show

Real Housewives Of Orange County RHOC Tamra Judge Vicki Gunvalson

Real Housewives Of Orange County RHOC Tamra Judge Vicki Gunvalson

Bitter, party of two. Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge have been talking a lot of trash since they got fired “left” Real Housewives of Orange County. I can’t tell if they’re just truly slamming the door behind them or if they’re just trying to ignite a strong enough feud with the actual cast members that they’ll get asked back on the show. Most likely, it’s the second one.

Vicki never liked Braunwyn Windham-Burke. However, Tamra didn’t mind making out with her. Now, Tamra is dissing her supposed “friend” with some encouragement from her ally BFF Vicki. They also took some cheap shots at Emily Simpson, because why not hate on the well-spoken lawyer who actually seems like a nice person?

During a recent Instagram Live session, Vicki pretended to ask, “Simpson? Is it Emily Simpson? ” Oh stop, Vicki, You know her name. No one is buying that act. Still, Vicki insisted, “I never got to know her very well.” Right, because you didn’t care to. That’s not Emily’s fault.

Tamra told Vicki, “Lucky you.” Vicki responded, “She wasn’t friends with anybody, right? Just like Browned Wind wasn’t friends with anybody.” Tamra claimed, “I mean, I knew her. I had talked to her years ago.” Vicki yelled, “That’s right. You’re the one that brought her on!”

 

RELATED: Braunwyn Windham-Burke Says It’s “A Lot Easier” To Film Without Tamra Judge & Vicki Gunvalson

 

Tamra backpedaled, “No, honestly,  I didn’t. I hadn’t talked to her in years.  She came to me, like she did [with] many of the Housewives in the past.”

That’s when Vicki remarked, “I hate people who have to try out. Like, why are you trying out?” Everyone tried out, Vicki. Even you tried out. They don’t just sign people onto a reality TV show without any sort of interview.

 

RELATED: Braunwyn Windham-Burke Says Vicki Gunvalson “Tried Really Hard To Stay Relevant Last Year” & Made Real Housewives Of Orange County Inauthentic

 

Vicki told Tamra, “Somebody asked me if Emily was divorced. Is she divorced?” You know she’s not, Vicki. Just stop. Tamra “innocently” responded, “Oh, I don’t know.”

Then, Vicki ripped into Braunwyn. Again, for the millionth time. She declared, “Browned Wind is very crazy and Browned Wind was a closet watcher. She didn’t know any of us and then she came on and was like ‘I don’t like you. I have a bad feeling about you.’ And I’m like ‘Who are you?'”

 

RELATED: Vicki Gunvalson Slams Sean Burke For Wearing Heels; Braunwyn Windham-Burke Defends Her Husband

 

Tamra responded, “Yeah, she played that one wrong with you. She kind of umm…. I don’t know. I don’t want to talk shit on anybody. I’m done.” And that’s when Vicki spoke for the whole fanbase, telling her, “What!? That is who you are!” EXACTLY!

Tamra changed her stance on shit-talking rather quickly. She said, “So many people come on the show and they are fans of the show. It doesn’t make for a good Housewife. Ever. The problem is that the show’s been on for so long that everybody has seen it. So, it’s hard to come on the show with no expectations.” And, of course, Vicki agreed with that sentiment.

 

RELATED: Braunwyn Windham-Burke Says She’s A Better Person Because Of Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, & Vicki Gunvalson

 

TELL US- IS BRAUNWYN A NATURAL FIT ON THE SHOW? OR IS SHE TRYING TOO HARD BASED ON WHAT SHE WATCHED BEFORE JOINING? ARE TAMRA AND VICKI TOO HARD ON EMILY?

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Porsha Williams Deletes Photos Of Dennis McKinley From Her Instagram; Are They Done?

Real Housewives Of Atlanta Porsha Williams

Real Housewives Of Atlanta Porsha Williams

Real Housewives of Atlanta fans were so happy when Porsha Williams found love with Dennis McKinley. They got engaged, they found out she was pregnant, and it just really seemed like Porsha finally had the life she’s always wanted. Unfortunately, that perfect family did not last very long.

Dennis cheated on Porsha will she was pregnant with his daughter. They broke up and got back together, which included some fruitless therapy sessions and some vague promises about making improvements. At best, Dennis and Porsha’s relationship is awkward to watch. In reality, it just seems like she’s holding on tight for the sake of her daughter and a small shred of hope that she might get some sort of fairytale from a life with Dennis. Porsha, we are all rooting for you, but Dennis is not it. Kandi Burruss was so right about this one.

Madem Noire was on its game with the Instagram detective work. The outlet discovered that Porsha deleted every photo of Dennis from her Instagram page, except for three photos. It should be noted that the remaining three pictures had to do with their daughter.

She did delete a Father’s Day post from last year, which really isn’t surprising because it’s tough to picture this man as a reliable human being, let alone an attentive parent or spouse. All of their vacation trips and holiday celebrations have been wiped from Instagram.

 

RELATED: Dennis McKinley Spotted With 4 Women At 4 AM; Porsha Williams Says “Nothing Will Stop My Happy 2020”

 

Did these two break up again? It’s not like he can cheat during the pandemic-induced lockdown, right? Well, then again, this is Dennis, after all. Anything is possible.

Porsha, run. Delete this romance from your life just like those photos. Co-parenting is the way to go with this guy. Forget that whole marriage thing.

 

RELATED: Porsha Williams Blasts Hosts Of ‘The Real’ For Comments About Dennis McKinley

 

TELL US-WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PORSHA WILLIAMS DELETING ALMOST EVERY PHOTO OF DENNIS MCKINLEY ON HER INSTAGRAM PAGE? WILL THEIR RELATIONSHIP GO THE DISTANCE? OR ARE THESE TWO DOOMED?

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Meet the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5 (Now Staying Put on VH1)

RuPaul's Drag Race, RuPaulRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is staying put. Previously slated to air on Showtime this summer, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars will now air on VH1 starting Friday, June 5 due to the impact of...


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Live(ish), From Someone’s Room, This … Is American Isolation

“American Idol” and “The Voice,” usually oversized spectacles, have become test cases for TV under lockdown.

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Married to Medicine L.A. Sneak Peek: Will Dr. Imani Walker & Jazmin Johnson Make Amends?

Married to Medicine Los Angeles, 202, Jazmin JohnsonFriends or foes? In this exclusive clip of Sunday's all-new Married to Medicine Los Angeles, Jazmin Johnson and Dr. Imani Walker appear to make amends after the latter opens up about...


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Erika Shocks Stephanie With a Past Relationship Revelation on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 DaysErika and Stephanie, the first same-sex couple on the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, haven't exactly had the best time hanging out together in Australia on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90...


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5 New Comedy Specials to Remind You of the Old Normal


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Denise Richards Shades Kyle Richards After She Called Denise A “Ragamuffin” & Made Fun Of Her Appearance; Kyle Responds

Denise Richards Real Housewives of Beverly Hills RHOBH

Denise Richards Real Housewives of Beverly Hills RHOBH

Kyle Richards really came in hot during the last episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She argued with Dorit Kemsley and Lisa Rinna in addition to taking jabs at Denise Richards‘ personal appearance.  Kyle took up for Teddi Mellencamp after Dorit showed up to Teddi’s event late (which she informed Teddi of ahead of time) in full-on glam. When Denise reminded Kyle, “You knew she was coming late,” Kyle didn’t care. Instead, she just kept on going, saying, “Hold on, hold on, hold on. So, it’s not just coming in at 1 o’clock. It’s coming in with your Barbie glam look for a workout when you’re not even working out.”

She kept dissing Dorit’s Instagram photoshoot, which is so ironic because now she’s giving Dorit exactly what she wanted: attention for these photos. Denise asked Kyle, “Why are you judging her? You’re judging her, Kyle.” Kyle rebutted that “it’s not genuine.” Denise pointed out the obvious, asking, “So, she looks like a f*cking model. Who cares?” Then, when Denise innocently got up to hit the ice cream sundae bar, Kyle dissed her looks. Kyle commented, “This one, who’s never worn anything but a f*cking mop top ponytail in her whole life is all of a sudden all like… really? Ragamuffin.” During her confessional, she laughed it off, of course, and remarked, “‘Ragamuffin’ is not the nicest word, but I could have said worse.” You did, Kyle.

Denise posted a throwback photos of herself on the cover of magazines. She captioned it with “Going down memory lane with this #ragamuffin. Just a few covers to share for #tbt.” What magazine cover has Kyle ever been on the cover of? Just wondering.

Kyle was all apologetic in the comments section. She wrote, “Denise, you are absolutely beautiful. There is no doubt about it. I was exhausted, emotional, & felt everyone was coming at me. I got upset because I thought you of all people would get what I was saying because you yourself say you don’t get the glam thing and just wear a messy top knot. So, I didn’t get the sudden change.  With that said, I still regret the comment and was not the best version of myself that night.”

 

RELATED: Kyle Richards Explains Why Denise Richards Yelled “Bravo, Bravo, Bravo” In Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Preview

 

Let’s all not that Kyle never said “sorry” in that comment. More likely than not, she just regrets that she came off poorly on the show more so than feeling bad for hurting Denise.

The other RHOBH ladies shared complimentary words in response to Denise’s post. Dorit wrote “Stunning!” Garcelle Beauvais called Denise “gorgeous.” Camille Grammer commented, “Fab!!”

 

RELATED: Kyle Richards Slams Denise Richards For Walking Away From Filming Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

 

TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT KYLE’S COMMENTS ABOUT DENISE’S APPEARANCE DURING THE EPISODE? WHAT ABOUT DENISE’S SUBTLE SHADE IN RESPONSE?

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Vicki Gunvalson Disses Real Housewives OGs Kyle Richards & Ramona Singer

Vicki Gunvalson Disses Kyle Richards & Ramona Singer

Even though she got unceremoniously demoted and ultimately fired from Real Housewives of Orange County, Vicki Gunvalson is trying her hardest to make sure that we still associate her with the Real Housewives franchise. She insists that she “started” this whole thing when she has always been a cast member and never had an role in the show’s production.

However, Vicki isn’t the only one who thinks she’s the one behind the Real Housewives phenomenon. Real Housewives of New York OG Ramona Singer swears that no one watched Real Housewives of Orange County and that Real Housewives of New York is the show that made the franchise a big deal. Vicki and Ramona have debated this back and forth in various interview comments. And Vicki is still keeping this conversation going, of course.

During a recent Instagram Live session with her fellow fired Real Housewife fellow RHOC alum Tamra Judge, Vicki answere some quesstions from her followers, according to Screen Rant. Some Instagram users wanted to know what Vicki thought about Ramona. Vicki described her as “big eyes” and truth be told, that’s not the most novel insult. Ramona’s eyes have become rather infamous, and, strangely, she never seems too slighted by any eye-related shade.

Vicki also brought up their never-ending disagreement about which show put Real Housewives on the map. The OG of the OC remarked, “She thinks she founded the Housewives and she didn’t. I did.” NO YOU DID NOT. You were merely cast on a show. The Real Delusion of Orange County is a way more applicable title at this point.

 

RELATED: Vicki Gunvalson Slammed For Saying She Wants Small Businesses To Reopen During Pandemic

 

She described Real Housewives of Beverly Hills OG Kyle Richards as “kind of vanilla.” No one can really argue with that. Kyle talks about how she’s from Beverly Hills every year in her tagline. Her personal storylines are rather blah. Sure, she’s the only OG remaining, but she’s not the most exciting reality star.

Vicki added, “I don’t see any conflict, like I just see her, like, playing the safe lane always.” Well, apparently, Vicki hasn’t watched the current season. Kyle went at Dorit Kemsley, Lisa Rinna, and Denise Richards during the most recent episode of the show. Maybe Kyle is throwing in some sprinkles with that vanilla?

 

RELATED: Braunwyn Windham-Burke Says It’s “A Lot Easier” To Film Without Tamra Judge & Vicki Gunvalson

 

TELL US- WHO PUT REAL HOUSEWIVES ON THE MAP: ORANGE COUNTY OR NEW YORK? IS KYLE RICHARDS “VANILLA”? WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE REAL HOUSEWIVES OG OF ALL TIME?

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"Bitch!" Watch NeNe Leakes Explode at Kenya Moore 1 Minute Into the RHOA Virtual Reunion!

Kenya Moore, Nene Leakes, The Real Housewives of AtlantaShots fired. In this exclusive clip from part one of The Real Housewives of Atlanta virtual reunion (which airs Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m.), the ladies sound off on Kenya Moore's...


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Live(ish), From Someone’s Room, This … Is American Isolation


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Top Chef All Stars LA’s Restaurant Wars: two outstanding episodes

Between its family visit episode and now its modified version of Restaurant Wars, Top Chef All Stars LA has been on fire.



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Did Station 19 Confirm What's Going on With Grey's Anatomy's DeLuca?

Grey's AnatomyGrey's Anatomy ended its season early after production was shut down due to the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean the stories from Grey Sloan Memorial are...


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Real Housewives Of New York Recap: Blast From The Past

Real Housewives Of New York Luann de Lesseps

Real Housewives Of New York Luann de Lesseps

Oh, Real Housewives Of New York, you never fail to disappoint. Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Well it’s you girl[s], and you should know it!

Love may not be all around, though, but the opposite of love and just as passionate, is hate which is aplenty! Especially when it comes to Dorinda Medley‘s passionate animosity towards Tinsley Mortimer. Seriously – whaaaaat? Hating Tinsley is like hating the lone sock floating around the laundry forever without a mate. Hating Tinsley is like resenting an earring back that doesn’t quite fit snugly to any of your earrings. Hating Tinsley is like going to Costco and getting stuck bad samples.

What I mean is that none of these things should generate strong enough feelings to reach the intensity of anger Dorinda has towards Tinsley.  Because what Dorinda truly hates is that her life has gone on without Richard andis no longer the fairy tale it was.

Real Housewives Of New York Dorinda Medley

Dorinda says so herself when she takes us on a tour of “Mrs. Medley’s New York.” This is a sad little traipse down memory lane where Dorinda mutters to herself outside the Upper East Side townhouse she and Richard once owned. Dorinda is literally communing with the ghosts of her fabulous past – the ones who served dinner to Hilary Clinton. But did she do it out of a rusty toaster oven?!

 

RELATED – Real Housewives Of New York Recap: Sonja Morgan’s New York

 

We’ve become accustomed to these ‘girl I used to be…’ musings from Sonja Morgan, but somehow it’s sadder when Dorinda marauders through her past, wistfully staring up at the gate that bars her from entering the past. It’s the same gate she installed in front of the townhouse when she lived there, and the gate has far outlived her. And that life.

Afterwards, Dorinda meets Sonja, Ramona Singer, and Elyse Slaine at Nello’s, the restaurant where she had a weekly date night with Richard, and we’re expected to believe the maitre d still remembers her. It’s interesting that for this occasion Dorinda is literally cosplaying a wealthy UES matron; Chanel casually draped over her shoulders, sensible flat (probably Hermes) loafers, genteel jewelry….

Ramona is annoyed with the entire charade. Which is saying something because lately, social climbing is Ramona’s bread and butter – or should I say her salad and fat-free Italian – as she searches for the life mate who will save her from dying alone. Ramona is annoyed because this is the opposite of social climb. It’s social de-escalating, and they form a pathetic simulation of ladies who lunch.

All of these women were once married to influential men – none more influential than Mario, who communed with God for personalized instructions to make religious talismans that doubled as stylish accessories to accent one’s cleavage. Anyway, now these women are divorced and spending a weekday afternoon eating an early bird dinner as they reminisce about the good days. Ramona could be dating! You have to admire Ramona and Luann de Lesseps as the only women in this group who have moved past their divorces. Tinsley, Dorinda, and Sonja are still very much living in the hazy hedge of regret.

 

RELATED – Sonja Morgan Has A Matchmaker; Wants “Discreet” Man To Spoil Her While She Gets “Sh*tfaced”

Real Housewives Of New York Sonja Morgan

Speaking of Sonja she has no time for Dorinda’s passe nonsense either, but it’s because she’s on a post-bender fast and master cleansing for 5 days. By the time this lunch happens she’s on Day 3 without food, is cranky as hell, and is staring down Elyse’s pasta like she suspects a Morgan Letter is hiding under the cheese.

Elyse is more concerned with whether or not Luann is drinking again.  Does Elyse know Lu? Are they friends? I’ve never gotten a backstory on this random hanger-on that goes around dispensing unwanted life advice to these women from underneath her too-tight eye holes. Anyway, the answer is not yet. But the day, the night, the year is young. Dorinda and Ramona still think it is ridiculous that Luann is living under the pretense that she’s an alcoholic. She just had a few slips called assaulting an officer and being forced to eat bologna. It was all the fault of that Tom. Um, friends, don’t make passes for friends who are asses.

Real Housewives Of New York Jacques

RELATED – Luann de Lesseps Says It’s Her “Redemption Season” On Real Housewives Of New York

 

Meanwhile, Luann is across town receiving life advice from Jacques Azoulaythe man she fucked over for a phony pirate. Jacques is now engaged and embarking on a standup comedy hobby. He and Luann are still close. Over French fries for a francophile and her former French beau, Luann cues up Feelin’ Jovani and forces Jacques to listen. He wonders who Jovani is, and also why Luann can’t just have one single glass of red wine. Only one. Yes, why can’t the countess countenance a cabernet?

Luann has enlisted Jacques to perform at the anti-bullying fundraiser she’s hosting with podcaster Chanel In The City. It will be a night of bits by comedic podcasters and MC’d in part by Luann, who … is not particularly funny unless you’re laughing at her clueless egomania. Sadly Real Housewives Of New York taking a stand against bullying is not meant to be ironic. Jacques even asks Ramona and Dorinda if they feel they’ve ever bullied anyone, and with completely straight faces they both say no. Cue the flashback footage of contradictions!

Real Housewives Of New York Leah McSweeney

Leah McSweeney is still having issues with her mom. She calls her ex-boyfriend for support and they wind up discussing why neither of them has ever moved on to new relationships, but instead remain in this weird stasis where they’re not dating each other, but behave like a married couple. Including the not having sex part! Leah wonders if this is setting a bad example for their daughter.

 

RELATED – Real Housewives Of New York Star Leah McSweeney Says Daughter Found Her Mugshot When Googling For A School Project

 

Well, it’s definitely better than whatever Dale Mercer gave Tinsley! They go out for pizza and we learn that Tinsley has broken up with the erstwhile Bruce because he didn’t put her first in his life. Dale blames Tinsley for being 44, childless, and trying to raise dogs as children. Basically, Tinsley is the equivalent of leftover Easter eggs when no one even likes egg salad sandwiches. Especially when it’s a sad funky pale pink color.

Dale doesn’t understand why a settled and established man would waste his time with a woman who’s mentally 15 and still hanging Teen Beat heartthrob posters on the bedroom wall of her mother’s house. Tinsley looks amazing for 44 – I think it’s the stunted adolescence reflecting from the inside out. Tinsley also admits that she was only with Bruce because he lives in Chicago and she was hoping to make Scott Kluth jealous by proximation of location.

Tinsley decides the obvious solution to finding a man is to go to Leah’s trainer to grow a spine and try to be single for a while. She also decides that it’s time to stand up to Dorinda. Dale agrees with all these things, but then tells Tinsley that she really doesn’t have time for personal development since her eggs are the equivalent of hung-over eggs a la Frances!

 

RELATED – Harry Dubin Thinks Tinsley Mortimer Leaked Photo Of Him Making Out With Ramona Singer; Says Tinsley Is “Not Fun” & “Has No Brain Cells”

 

Poor Sonja – she’s on a cleanse because she gained 5lbs of alcohol weight and blew out the back of her fashion show dress, and now she has to meet with her investor waaaaay out in New Jersey where he puts a big old platter of cheese in front of her to inform her that no one’s biting on Sonja Morgan New York. Ergo the company is losing money way faster than Sonja’s losing weight. The whole thing is utterly depressing. Then Sonja has to attend a not-funny/supposed to be funny event where she can’t even drink.

Leah rides to the fundraiser with Ramona, who put on her ‘imitate a human being’ act to dispense advice about healing Leah’s relationship with her mother. Yes, Leah – don’t want to turn into the TinzDale! Leah is annoyed that her mother is judging her for her teenaged failures, not her adult accomplishments. Also Leah’s mom, Bernadette, is behaving like a child herself by simply not speaking to Leah about why she’s upset. And yes, that is very annoying, but Ramona points out that this is Leah’s mom’s way of expressing fear. Furthermore, Leah needs to accept that she might not agree with her mother’s opinion, but she needs to treat her with resect. Ramona suggests Leah ditch the texting (YES) and show up with a bouquet of her mom’s favorite flowers and a simple message that she misses her. The advice is so heartwarming, perfect, and anti-Ramona that Leah actually tears up. I literally thought I had entered the twilight zone. When has Ramona ever been sensible or… nice?

The venue where they’re holding the fundraiser alludes me. It’s like a McDonald’s Playplace for adults combined with Dave & Busters, but it has a stage. They serve alcohol and what looked like muffins? Also the bathroom closes with a glass shower door. Not the stalls, just the bathroom itself. Which is awkward, considering it’s right off the stage.

Real Housewives Of New York Luann de Lesseps

Luann has the brilliant idea to open her act with “I did not fuck the pirate! And here’s Jacques.” Luann also has the brilliant idea to break her alcohol fast by snagging a few sips from Ramona’s vodka soda before the show. Ramona looks on, mouth agape, as Luann slurps. It’s a magical thing; being intoxicated. In the cups. Luann is back baby, and Dorinda and Sonja couldn’t be more thrilled. Although even sober, Sonja is still the most fun!

 

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Especially Dorinda, who is adamant that Luann isn’t an alcoholic. This is self-serving. Elyse gets her first ever confessional to complain that if Dorinda is truly Luann’s friend, she would support her  staying in recovery. After all, who wants a friend who gets shit-faced and makes a fool of herself — other than another person who gets shit-faced and makes a fool of herself! I’m with Elyse. If Luann is saying her life is better without alcohol, and that she wants to try and stay sober, her friends should encourage her! Although I think Luann testing the waters, so to speak, isn’t a totally bad thing, but I hope she’s able to exercise discretion. It’s a tough call.

Real Housewives Of New York Sonja Morgan

What we can all agree on though is that Jacques is not funny. Charming, perhaps. Amusing, maybe. Funny as in haha – NOT A CHANCE. Even with pirate sex jokes. This entire event is rather confusing and not funny though. The women are in the front row, just wanting to nosh and chat, but they’re stuck silently listening to random podcasters attempt stand-up. Ramona doesn’t even watch podcasts so she’s really not sure what’s up. Dorinda has no idea what this has to do with anti-bullying… apparently, the concept of a fundraiser alludes her.

 

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Also, she’s more concerned about her Tinsley Troubles. Dorinda is hurt because Tinsley opens up to Leah, who has found a way to relate to Park Avenue’s former ice queen. Meanwhile, Tinsley keeps Dorinda at a distance which Dorinda misconstrues as Tinsley lying about her life. The explanation for why is very simple: LEAH and Tinsley are close in age and can relate to each other on dating mores, life issues, etc. Whereas DORINDA is closer in age to Dale, Tinsley’ smother, and likely can relate to Dale over all the ways Tinsley is frustrating, immature, self-centered, and annoying.

Real Housewives Of New York Tinsley Mortimer Dorinda Medley Leah McSweeney

I really don’t understand why bonding with Tinsley is such a priority for Dorinda? Especially when she doesn’t even particularly LIKE Tinsley! Dorinda enlists Leah’s help to find common ground. Leah proposes the three of them get lunch together, where she can mediate as Dorinda and Tinsley talk through their issues. Except Tinsley is totally against this idea. She’d rather go to lunch alone with Dorinda, and talk as adults. Dorinda and Leah refuse to accept this and basically inform Tinsley that she’s doing the three-way lunch because it’s the best way to solve this. After all Tinsley’s not capable of handling adult matters alone. It’s like Tinsley is going to the high school guidance counselor with her parent’s support.

Tinsley keeps insisting she doesn’t need Leah’s help because she’s so tired of people talking for her! After the show, once everyone but Luann (and a temporarily Sober Sonja) are all sauced up, they go sliding down the giant slide right into an argument. Dorinda has taken shots and then decides to start taking shots at Tinsley. Per the usual.

 

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Leah decides the problem is that Dorinda intimidates Tinsley, which Tinsley disagrees with. Dorinda, drunk, thinks Leah is calling her intimidating and then storms out. Everyone else is just exhausted by this same old back and forth when they just want to play pingpong and have fun. Also Tinsley still hasn’t been given the OK to going to lunch with her older friends without mom supervising.

TELL US – WAS IT A BAD IDEA FOR LUANN TO START DRINKING AGAIN? SHOULD LEAH BUTT OUT OF TINSLEY AND DORINDA’S ISSUES?

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