Monday, September 11, 2023

How Bravo’s Summer House Could Provide Competition for Real Housewives

Summer House cast
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It is like Christmas in July when Bravo viewers get wind that there has been some major drama in the Summer House Hamptons mansion. Not only has the gang gotten back together for themed parties, but there has also been a massive breakup. The Real Housewives have topped the Bravo charts for years thanks to the women’s cattiness and bougie lifestyles. But could the tables be turning with more viewers flocking to the easygoing Summer House vibes? 

Thanks to Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard‘s filmed breakup, Summer House Season 8 will undoubtedly have high ratings. But a toxic relationship isn’t the only thing bringing viewers in. As the Real Housewives ratings wane, shows like Vanderpump Rules and Summer House are exploding.

Whether it is the idea of being your own boss, serial dating, or hanging with your friends, the once second-best shows are now becoming the ones we are betting on for success. 

Real Housewives Is Antiquated

Sonja Morgan
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Some viewers love the idea of tradition. As Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof sings, “Because of our traditions, we kept our balance for many, many years.” However, sometimes change is needed, especially when it comes to reality TV.

The idea of a marriage with a husband going to his 9 to 5 while the wife stays home, raising the children and keeping the house tidy, is outdated. Nowadays, most Millenials don’t have that same mindset. Hell, most of us are traveling and spending money like we are already retired (we know SS will be long gone by then).

Marriage Isn’t a Priority

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Multiple Millenials are no longer interested in marriage as it was in the past. The idea of not being equal in a partnership is a complete turn-off to most. Thanks to fear of commitment, inflation, and high divorce rates, some younger viewers aren’t feeling the need to tie the knot.

The Real Housewives franchise still pushes the idea of marriage being a privilege and tax break. Look at Heather Dubrow, whose “fu*k everyone money” is thanks to her plastic surgeon husband, Terry Dubrow. The same goes for Sonja Morgan. Once married to John Adams Morgan, fans have watched Sonja fall from grace since her divorce, and she has openly spoken about having to pay for her luxury life on her own. Millennials don’t want to rely on someone else for their dream life. 

Summer House Offers a New Perspective

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The cast of Summer House offers a new viewpoint from the eyes of the 25-40 year olds. The series casts a spotlight on how each star takes pride in their profession. For example, Paige DeSorbo has made quite a good living being a fashion influencer, while Lindsay works as a public relations specialist. Even though the cast works hard, they show a great life balance when it comes to enjoying their time off.

The group also shows off the ability to love hard and have those summer flings. Bravo has embraced the newer series idea of focusing on singles as it adds more depth to the series. The key demographic for Bravo are women between the ages of 18-54. While there are some older women, the majority are around the Millennial age bracket, which indicates they enjoy watching stars who are going through the same life hurdles that they are. 

Fans Social Environment Is Changing

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With the introduction of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard, fans were given an inside look at the African American culture in the vacation hotspot. The cast walked the African American Heritage Trail and talked openly about race issues. The conversations didn’t feel forced like scenes from the Real Housewives of New York City Season 13 with Eboni K. Williams. It took 13 seasons for RHONY to have its first black cast member, which still seems shocking. 

It’s hard to imagine Bravo canceling Real Housewives. However, fans shouldn’t sleep on Summer House, as it has officially become the dark horse of the network. The group of friends and frenemies have made being loud and proud of your life choices okay and entertaining at the same time. Even the housewives formula is being tweaked on certain franchises in favor of a younger group, possibly to piggyback off the success of the Montauk gang. 

TELL US – DO YOU FEEL BRAVO’S SUMMER HOUSE WILL SURPASS REAL HOUSEWIVES?

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90 Day Fiancé’s Kimberly Rochelle ‘Not Excited To Get Married’

Kimberly & Tejaswi from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
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Getting yelled at and being poorly treated by your fiancé’s family would certainly make anyone feel less enthusiastic about the wedding. And that’s precisely what Kimberly Rochelle, 30 years old, from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, is feeling now. The native Alabama resident told her parents she isn’t eager to marry her Indian partner Tejaswi Goswami, TJ, anymore because of his family and their cultural differences.

Even though she was able to work out some of her differences with her partner, Kimberly can’t seem to get on the good side of TJ’s family or adapt to his culture. In a previous episode, you can see TJ’s mom completely freaked out when Kimberly wore ripped jeans to a family gathering – a definite no-no in Indian culture.

Culture shock

In a preview clip for Episode 10, Kimberly shared her feelings with her parents. She got emotional, sharing how TJ’s family has been bashing her for her individuality and culture because it didn’t fit their own, even mentioning how his brother calls her “stupid” and “trash” because of it.

Kimberly added that it’s awful because TJ’s family wants her to live with them, but they don’t want her to be herself. She choked up and admitted that she isn’t looking forward to being a part of TJ’s family anymore, and revealed, “I’m not excited to get married.”

Her dad tried to lift her spirits and said she could still postpone the wedding to work things out with TJ.” He even reassured her that Kimberly doesn’t have to stay in a bad situation if they can’t work it out. 

Building bridges

Truthfully, while it was sad to see Kimberly so desolate, it’s also important to note that she is also playing a part in her current situation. When two very different cultures come together, comprise and communication are essential, and bridges have to be built. 

Kimberly doesn’t seem willing to embrace TJ’s culture and just feels victimized that his parents want her to follow Indian customs. Understandably, she feels upset that she can’t “be herself,” but a marriage is about two people, which means opening yourself up to more than yourself. 

For TJ and his family’s part, it also isn’t fair for them to expect Kimberly to acclimate immediately. They have to be willing to meet her in the middle. And that doesn’t seem to be the case as they’ve judged her from the day she arrived. Their rude behavior has also alienated her and made her more resistant to embracing their customs.

Honestly, these two need to postpone and take it slowly if they really want to make it work.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way continues every Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK THEY SHOULD POSTPONE THE WEDDING? WHO IS MORE AT FAULT HERE, KIMBERLY, TJ, OR HIS MOM?

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Sutton Stracke Did Mushrooms Before Party With Cynthia Bailey and Mick Jagger

Sutton Stracke
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Who knew that prim little Sutton Stracke was such a party animal? On August 7, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star admitted that she “did mushrooms” before attending the American Ballet Theatre Gala in NYC in June. Even though Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey was there, she feigned shock at her friend’s revelation, shouting, “What?!”

When the interviewer asked, “You’re rolling joints and doing mushrooms now?,” Sutton responded, “Yes, I’m cool.”

But the best part of the story is that rock star Mick Jagger and his rumored fiancée Melanie Hamrick came up to the Bravolebrities and started dancing with them. At the time, sources confirmed that the Rolling Stone frontman and his partner were, in fact, getting down on the dance floor. God bless him, he’s 80 and getting it on the dance floor! Page Six has the details.

Invited to Mick’s 80th birthday party

(Instagram.com/Sutton Stracke)

Apparently, Mick had so much fun with the pair that he invited them to his 80th birthday party in London. A few days later, Cynthia received an invitation and asked if she could bring Sutton as her plus one. So in July, the two friends boarded a PJ and jetted off to the UK.

A selfie with a Rolling Stone

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At the party, Cynthia couldn’t resist snapping a selfie with Sir Michael Phillip Jagger. Who wouldn’t?

“His eyes are closed, it’s blurry, but of course, we post it because it’s Mick Jagger,” the former model said, admitting that she is a “social media whore.”

Mick had such a good time celebrating that he needed help getting to his ride home. He was photographed being assisted to his car. As always, his emerald green suit over a polka-dot silk shirt was accessorized by his trademark huge grin.

In addition to Sutton and Cynthia, several other celebs also attended the star-studded event. The guest list included Mick’s ex-wife Jerry Hall, daughter Georgia May Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Angelica Huston, Baz Luhrmann, and Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.

TELL US – DID YOU KNOW SUTTON WAS SUCH A PARTIER? ARE YOU SHOCKED BY HER MUSHROOMS STORY?

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Kim Kardashian Asks President Joe Biden To Cut Ties With Azerbaijan

Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian is taking on another humanitarian crisis. And one that is close to her heart as it involves Armenia, her family’s country of origin.

Little is being reported about the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The countries have a history of conflict and cold-war like feel hostilities. In 2020, the latter country attacked the Armenian population in Artsakh, a province recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The Armenian people do not recognize any official end to that conflict as their army has been continually under attack.

Now, with supposed anti-Armenian hostilities, the star of The Kardashians is using her platform to prevent further suffering of her people. And she is calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to make a stand.

More needed than just “thoughts, prayers, or concern”

Kim and Dr. Eric Esrailan penned an article about the conflict for Rolling Stone, both of the authors are of Armenian descent.

According to their statement, “Azerbaijan has blockaded the only lifeline between the indigenous Christian Armenians of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) and the rest of the world.”

The people in this region, “have been dependent on the transport of food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid through the Lachin Corridor.”

Yet the war in Ukraine shifted the dynamics in the region. Oil rich Azerbaijan became a favorable trade partner over Russia. And “this reliance has emboldened the autocratic Azeri government to use starvation as a weapon against the Armenian population in the region.”

Kim stated that more is needed than just, “thoughts, prayers, or concern.”

Kim is concerned over the implementation of, “Armenophobic policies have been designed and widely promoted by the Azeri government and others.”

This includes, “blocking human rights groups, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the hateful rhetoric accompanying the blockade” of the Artsakh region.

A call for sanctions

The reality TV mogul is asking for sanctions to be implemented against Azerbaijan. She wrote, “the collective silence or inaction by individuals, governments, and governmental organizations like the United Nations and European Union has perpetuated the crisis.”

Finally, a statement appealing to those in positions of power to change policy. Kim concluded the piece by writing, “as citizens, we are appealing to leaders such as President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and their colleagues to take a stand immediately. They must pressure Azerbaijan to open the corridor without preconditions.”

The Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still not recognized by the Azeri government.

TELL US – WERE YOU AWARE OF THIS CONFLICT? WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO KIM’S INVOLVEMENT? DO YOU HAVE ANY OPINIONS ON WHAT SHE WROTE? SHOULD BIDEN PUT SANCTIONS ON AZERBAIJAN?

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