Shahs Of Sunset Recap: Bomb Time At The Apollo

Did you miss the Shahs of Sunset after a little Memorial Day Weekend break? We had a week to catch our breath and recover from the ambush wedding of Reza Farahan and Adam Neely and I’m not sure that was enough after watching last night’s drama. You know what they say, there’s no rest for the weary and that especially applies to reality TV fans.

We pick up right where we left off, in Palm Springs, with Reza and Adam driving off into the proverbial sunset, which was actually the darkness of night. The rest of the gang is left at the restaurant, looking glassy eyed and hungover already. Mike Shouhed is busy arguing on the phone with estranged wife, Jessica Parido. Mercedes “MJ” Javid, crooked weave and unmanageable in her drunkenness, uses that as an opportunity to snipe at Mike about his relationship. Boyfriend Tommy Feight and a surprisingly sober Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi play the voices of reason and shove her into an Escalade but they can’t shut off her slurring tirade.

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Tommy is very adamant that Mike’s relationship isn’t her business and very astutely points out that MJ likely feels the pressure of another failed relationship weighing on her new relationship with him. Damn, Tommy for the free therapy win! Color me impressed!

Once they all arrive back at the guest house, MJ tries to apologize and Mike angrily accepts but wants to be left alone. GG is thrilled that she is the peacemaker and not the cause of all the issues for once, but that doesn’t stop her from gossiping with MJ on the couch about it all. Red solo cup in hand, MJ says she is trying to be there for Mike but can’t help him if he won’t be honest. And by helping, I guess she means constantly nagging and antagonizing him about his already volatile relationship?

The next morning, Mike is lacing up a fresh pair of hideous sneakers and GG is snapping selfies with the dog, all while avoiding MJ’s cleaning spree. The house looks like they just had a frat party, which isn’t too far off. Mike is too tired to help because he overheard what sounded like someone getting murdered but it was actually MJ and Tommy having sex. I don’t know how anyone can eat after that but brunch must go on.

The gang awkwardly sits down to eat and Reza immediately asks MJ why she was so aggressive last night at dinner. MJ explains that Mike always buries his head into his phone and Mike wants her to lay off. MJ immediately starts yelling and Reza wrangles them all inside to speak privately. MJ seems to have much deeper issues with Mike’s relationship than she should and Tommy’s attempts to calm her down don’t really work. Reza makes a run at talking to her and it seems to sink in. Mike comes out and says he doesn’t want to hurt her and just needs her to be a friend. She seems frustrated that she can’t fix his mess of a marriage and apologizes as they hug it out for now.

Reza meets up with Asa Soltan Rahmati and comedian Luenell, wearing what I can only guess is a blazer fashioned from an old Ikea pillow. Seriously, I had that pillow many moons ago, so I know what I’m talking about. Apparently, Reza has always had a passion for comedy and fancies himself a comedian. You mean like how he fashions himself stylish? He asks Luenell advice on how to know you’re really a comedian and she tells him it’s important to understand that being funny isn’t just about those around you thinking you’re funny, it’s actually being funny to those who don’t know you. Does anyone think Reza is funny outside of Reza?

MJ and Tommy go out to dinner and there is trouble brewing in paradise. MJ seems to think that she is an adult and wants to be with an adult but Tommy doesn’t take certain things seriously that she thinks he should. Said the woman who moved him in and dragged him to the fertility clinic to get his sperm tested faster than she drew on those Joan Crawford eyebrows. Tommy points out that the big problem is that every time they argue, MJ says they are done and that’s a lot of crazy to deal with. MJ argues that there is too much at stake because she is forty…one (I demand a recount) and asks if Tommy will go to therapy. After calling her nuts (batshit, to be exact), Tommy agrees with a smile.

FINALLY, Shervin Roohparvar makes an appearance by meeting Mike (and another dumb hat of his) for dinner. His ego has also made an appearance because even after a disaster of a date he had a few episodes ago, Shervin brags to Mike that he’s playing it slow and says that part of having game means you don’t let people know you have game.

Shervin starts talking about how so many divorces nowadays involve Facebook and Mike admits that he took himself off of all social media because it’s like a cancer in a relationship. Mike is learning that it’s not compromise that made him realize he isn’t a stud who can do whatever he wants, it’s the fear of loss. With a statement that shallow, I’m wondering if all those hats are blocking valuable information from absorbing into Mike’s tiny brain because this is one dude who does NOT get it. Jessica wants Mike to start courting her again and Mike hopes that date by date, their marriage will come back together. Just like shoe by shoe, he will build an empire.

Later, Mike is home alone in his house, just trying to change the bedsheets, shower, and organize the multiple bottles of Fiji water on the nightstand. He calls Jessica to invite her on a date to Reza’s comedy show and she agrees.

Reza and Adam are preparing for Reza’s big debut and Adam is busy pumping Reza full of delusions on how he excels at everything he does. This is the real comedy show right here and we don’t have to pay a dime to see it. They show up early at the Improv and Reza stress eats his way through platter after platter. Asa shows up, adding more comedy to the night by dressing up as Michael Jackson in Thriller, topped off with Mike’s brown felt hat from his dinner with Shervin. Jessica arrives by calling Mike to come and get her outside, where she looks like she is contractually obligated to be there. Now that they are separated, Mike is noticing things about his wife that he has never noticed before, like the fact that she is hot. That’s deep, Mike.

Once inside, Reza makes a big show of Jessica arriving, like he actually likes her. The rest of the gang welcomes her with open arms but you can cut the awkwardness with the knife they used for all those buffalo chicken tenders. Mike thinks Jessica is giving him “mixed” signals because she refuses to kiss him and he wants to write a rap song about it. Do you think it’s a mixed signal to marry someone, take vows of fidelity, and then cheat on them? Maybe he could add that to his little rap song.

The show is about to begin and Reza is bloated from too many drinks and buffalo chicken platters. He jumps on stage and you can’t exactly hear a pin drop but you can hear cell phones going off. Reza is thrown off by the fact that there are a “bunch of weirdos” in the audience and not a gaggle of diehard standup comedy fans that came to see him. He apparently also thought it was Showtime at the Apollo the way he’s cursing and calling everyone bitches.

GG admits that her eyes and ears hurt to watch, Asa is texting, Shervin is eating, and Jessica is working her drink straw hard. Reza finishes his massive turd of a set with a horribly offensive and not even remotely funny joke about Asians. No one laughs but everyone claps to see him exit the stage. Reza seems to think that just because he didn’t die from embarrassment, tonight was a success and I think we can all agree that he’s giving himself too much credit. Comedy is not your bag, baby – stick to mustaches!

After the show, the gang gets to drinking off that stinker of comedy set and yes, I am skipping completely over the fact that GG was flashing her boob job to everyone. The gang piles into a car to go to the next club and we are treated to GG randomly and pointlessly using the phrase “Girl, Bye” again. Has anyone been keeping count this season? Just curious.

As the gang goes into the club, Jessica is just drunk enough to make out with her husband on the curb with her cell phone glued to her ear. She makes a comment about going to bone in the car and Mike literally RUNS to an Uber, not even bothering to conceal a skip here and there, that’s how excited he is. I guess all it takes to fix a crumbling marriage is one horrible night at the Improv and a whole lot of Tito’s vodka.

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Sister Wives Recap: And Baby Sister Makes Eighteen

I’m going out on a limb here and betting that last night’s Sister Wives was longer than Robyn Brown’s actual labor. Baby Sister arrived last night, and Kody cites that Robyn is far more independent with this pregnancy than she was with Solomon. We are treated to highlights of Robyn’s frustrations with Kody over the last several weeks, and both agree that their emotional connection isn’t what it was with the last. Robyn has felt “off” the entire time, and she tends to listen to her intuition which worries Kody to no end. 

Baby Sister will be Kody’s eighteenth child. The family reminisces about firstborn Logan. He was born to Janelle after Kody had married his first three wives. Christine got pregnant not long after marrying Kody. Meri gave birth to Mariah a few short months after Christine gave birth to Aspyn. Madison came next, and Janelle had a difficult time producing enough milk. Maddie wasn’t gaining weight, so Meri stepped in to breast feed. As Kody’s brood got bigger, he felt more scrutiny from employers and customers. Many of Christine and Janelle’s pregnancies overlapped. While it’s a bit odd to think about, the family videos of the kids are adorable. 

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While Christine and Janelle have had both home births and hospital births, Robyn has had her first three children at home. Historically, polygamists were scared of the questions asked by the hospital. When Truely was born, it was the first time the entire Brown family went into the delivery room to welcome the new addition. Both Robyn and Christine discuss the added anxiety of having a cameraman shoot their labor for millions of viewers to watch. Footage shows Robyn offering to be a surrogate for Meri on the heels of Solomon’s birth. Robyn inquires whether all of this baby talk is upsetting to Meri. As Meri gets teary, the other wives try to be supportive, reminding her that she’s got a wet bar slew of grandchildren in their future. 

After way too much talk about Baby Sister, the focus turns to Maddie’s upcoming wedding. Janelle’s mother is in town, and Maddie takes her mother, grandmother, Christine, and sisters Aspyn and Mariah to check out her recently fitted wedding gown. Janelle’s mother cries tears of joy upon seeing her granddaughter dressed as a bride. Back at home, Christine and Robyn are decorating Aspyn’s new room in Robyn’s house. As she is president of Greek life at UNLV, Christine wants Aspyn’s space to reflect her new position. Robyn and Christine have been thick as thieves lately after a rocky start when Robyn joined the family. They cite that horrible cardboard boat regatta as a bonding experience. Any experience to belittle Kody is a reason to come together!

Christine and Robyn believe Aspyn is so ingrained in her sorority because she desires the sisterhood her mothers have without having to share a husband. Robyn jokes that Aspyn wants sister wives perks with none of the work. As the women rush to get Aspyn’s room put together, they realize that Aspyn moving in with Robyn is bringing the wives closer. If they can be supportive instead of jealous, their relationship will flourish. Aspyn is thrilled at the surprise, and she’s grateful that her mom forwent her idea for a big party. 

It’s a Brown tradition that the oldest daughters cook breakfast for the family the morning after Christmas. This year, the oldest girls are all in college, so they are passing the baton to the next generation of sisters. The family gathers at Christine’s house to celebrate the last breakfast by the older crew, and Kody once again has an important announcement. He’s repeats himself over and over as the kids talk and laugh. His children pay him absolutely no attention, and he pouts that he’s not the center of attention. Robyn reminds him to be patient and he wonders why gathering his family causes such drama. Who is the dramatic one in this scenario? Drum roll…the Browns are taking a family vacation to Hawaii! More footage for next season!

As Robyn’s labor progresses, Kody believes he’s achieved the perfect balance of being engaged, supportive, and not easily offended. He’s the enforcer. Robyn’s parents and her three children are all in the room. Solomon is the only child who will be excluded from witnessing childbirth. Aurora is tracking contractions, and all of the family is abuzz about the arrival of Baby Sister. Robyn’s intuitions are concerning Kody, as is his mother-in-law’s constant prayer vigil. However, Janelle and Christine think Kody is a wonderful birthing partner. He’s holding Robyn and waiting for her to be ready to move to the bed. The room is prepped, Robyn is struggling, and Kody’s trying to figure out a name so Baby Sister doesn’t have “Baby Sister” on her future driver’s license. The midwife is all smiles as she gives Robyn a pep talk. 

Robyn is very quite through her contractions, a lesson imposed upon her by her mother who believes labor should be as ladylike as possible. When Robyn makes a face, her father laughs and says it’s the same face she made when he told her not to marry Kody. Robyn’s dad’s got jokes! She’s dilated ten centimeters and her daughters are listening outside the bedroom door waiting to hear the confirmation cry. Robyn’s next push splashes all over the midwife as Kody nags her about her breathing. The baby crowns, but the midwife gets intense and seems to go inside Robyn to pull out the baby. When Baby Sister lets out her first cry, I get teary. Damn you, TLC! I’m not sobbin’ over Robyn! That’s her job! The family convenes on Robyn’s room to meet their new family member. Her daughters are bawling with joy, and the midwife recognizes that Robyn’s mom was a bit nervous about how long it took the shoulders pass through the birth canal. 

Baby Sister is nine pounds, nine ounces, and upon examination, the midwife reveals that the baby’s collar bone was broken during childbirth. She assures Robyn and Kody that this is a very normal phenomenon with big babies with broad shoulders. Had Robyn had a hospital birth, the doctors would tell her the same thing. It will heal on its own. A week after her arrival, the Browns are still reveling in the excitement, as well as the news that both Logan and Mariah have been accepted to the same PA school. Their plan is to move in together with Logan’s girlfriend in a two bedroom apartment. As much as Janelle wishes they’s get married before co-habitating, she isn’t going to force her views on her son. The thought makes Kody squeamish. It’s endearing to see all of Baby Sister’s siblings showering her with love. After ruling out Esmerelda and Kevin as names, Kody calls together the family for another announcement. It’s Hawaii! Ariella May, and they are going to call her Aria. 

TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE? DID YOU ENJOY SEEING ALL OF THE KIDS WELCOME THEIR BABY SISTER? 

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Sister Wives Maddie Brown And Caleb Brush Tied The Knot Saturday In Montana!

Not only were we treated to another two hour mega-episode (baby sister arrived!) of Sister Wives last night, but this weekend was a special one for the Browns in real time. On Saturday, the eldest daughter of Janelle and Kody Brown tied the knot at a rustic, tree-house filled venue in Montana. Maddie’s relationship and engagement with Caleb Brush has been featured on the last two seasons of the show, often showing more common sense and reason than the all of the Brown parents combined. 

Of course, we know very few details of the wedding…except that it happened. TLC needs enough material to make it through one more season, especially if it plans to maintain these super-sized episodes. The wedding will be a nice compliment to the new baby and the catfishing. 

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Two weeks ago, Maddie teased about the big day on Instagram, sharing the above-picture and writing, “I remember taking these pictures thinking ‘this wedding is never going to get here’ now we are 2 weeks out. I cannot wait to be married to you Caleb James! You are my match in every way!”

Janelle shared Us Weekly’s exclusive on the big day via Twitter. Speaking to Us right before her wedding, Maddie reveals, “I’m pretty excited. It doesn’t feel real,” adding that her  outdoorsy theme was not the norm. She reveals, “I just wanted something unique, so we steered away from classic and Caleb liked he bohemian idea a lot.”

Speaking of Caleb, he wanted to be comfortable dancing with his new bride, which is why he confused his new father-in-law by sidestepping the traditional tux in favor of casual khakis. Caleb joked to the site, “I can cut a rug on a dance floor in khakis better than a monkey suit.”

As for the rest of festivities and fanfare, we’re likely going to have to wait for next season…or a Brown wedding special!

TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE MORE DETAILS OF MADDIE AND CALEB’S WEDDING? 

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Sunday Night Tea Time – June 5th

Gigi doesn’t have the sads after all – Dlisted

New Jersey fans: Johnny the Greek has passed away – Inquisitor

Amber Heard isn’t taking crap from this guy – Celebitchy

This hat is a huge no, JLo – GFY

Is Caitlyn saying that Kris knew all along? – Celeb Dirty Laundry

Icymi: Muhammad Ali passed away – Dlisted

Fez is back on the market – Starcasm

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Natalie Gulbis’s Motivation Turns to Motherhood

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Sunday Night Viewing: Sister Wives, Shahs of Sunset, More

Happy Sunday night! We’ve got all new episodes of Shahs of Sunset, Sister Wives, Keeping up with the Kardashians and more. Which one(s) are you tuning in for?

On tonight’s Shahs of Sunset, the cast is back from Palm Springs and that whole ‘surprise’ wedding. MJ is dealing with relationship issues with Tommy. Mike Shouhed tries to win back estranged wife Jessica. And the rest of the cast is subjected to Reza’s attempt at stand-up comedy. (Hint: it’ll like include him calling women “bitches” every three sentences and a handful of “you white people” references.) 

On tonight’s episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Khloe (dressed as a grandma), Kendall and Kylie all wear costumes in an attempt to go out in public without being recognized.  Also, Scott opens up about Lamar’s hospitalization.

Check out the rest of tonight’s reality programming schedule below and tell us which shows you’re tuning in for.  Join us here in the comments to chat about your favorite Sunday night shows as they air.

8 PM EST –
Shahs of Sunset (Bravo)
Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network)
Sister Wives (TLC)

9 PM EST –
Thicker Than Water (Bravo) – finale
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!)
Food Network Star (Food Network)
   
10 PM EST –
Naked and Afraid (Discovery)
Rich Kids of Beverly Hills (E!)
Single Dad Seeking (TLC)

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‘UnREAL’ Returns on Lifetime With a Provocative Twist

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Reality TV Listings: June 5 – June 10

It’s time to check out the reality TV listings and plan your week.

This week brings us two episodes of The Bachelorette, the return of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, the season finales of Thicker Than Water, Teen Mom 2, and There Goes the Motherhood, and more.

Take a look at the listings and let us know what you plan to watch.

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Sunday, June 5

8 PM EST –
Shahs of Sunset (Bravo)
Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network)
Sister Wives (TLC)

9 PM EST –
Thicker Than Water (Bravo) – finale
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!)
Food Network Star (Food Network)
   
10 PM EST –
Naked and Afraid (Discovery)
Rich Kids of Beverly Hills (E!)
Single Dad Seeking (TLC)

Monday, June 6

8 PM EST –    
The Bachelorette (ABC)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta (VH1)

9 PM EST –
Southern Charm (Bravo)
Cake Wars (Food Network) – premiere
Black Ink Crew (VH1)

10 PM EST –
Real Housewives of Dallas (Bravo)
Teen Mom 2 (MTV) – finale

Tuesday, June 7

8 PM EST –
The Bachelorette (ABC)
America’s Got Talent (NBC)
Hotel Hell (FOX)
Chopped Junior (Food Network)
Bad Girls Club (Oxygen) – reunion
Little People, Big World: Back to the Farm (TLC)
Rickey Smiley for Real (TVOne)

9 PM EST –  
Coupled (FOX)
Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo)
Botched (E!)
Arranged (FYI)
Virtually In Love (Oxygen)
Little People, Big World (TLC)

10 PM EST –
Chasing Destiny (BET)
Chopped (Food Network)
Teenage Newlyweds (FYI)
My Giant Life (TLC)
Chrisley Knows Best (USA)

Wednesday, June 8

8 PM EST –
American Ninja Warrior (NBC)
MasterChef (FOX)
My Big Fat Fabulous Life (TLC) – special

9 PM EST –
Real Housewives of New York (Bravo)
Cutthroat Kitchen (Food Network)
Little Women: NY (Lifetime)
My Big Fat Fabulous Life (TLC) – premiere

10 PM EST –
There Goes The Motherhood (Bravo) – finale
Alaskan Bush People (Discovery)  
Atlanta Plastic (Lifetime)
The Challenge (MTV)
Douglas Family Gold (Oxygen)
I Am Jazz (TLC) – premiere

Thursday, June 9

9 PM EST –
Million Dollar Listing New York (Bravo)
Braxton Family Values (WE tv)

10 PM EST –
Beat Booby Flay (Food Network) – finale
Match Made in Heaven (WE tv)

Friday, June 10

9 PM EST –
Alaskan Bush Family (Discovery)
Say Yes to the Dress (TLC)
Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars (WE tv)

9:30 PM EST –
Say Yes to the Dress: The Big Day (TLC)

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TGIF Tea – June 3rd

Lamar Odom is back on crack? – Dlisted

Nathan Griffith ordered to pay how much child support?  – Starcasm

Gigi Hadid has the sads – Celebitchy

Bummer, Phaedra Parks won’t sit for the deposition after all – TamaraTattles

Who made Forbes’ list of self-made women? – The Fashion Spot

Tom Cruise hasn’t seen Suri in a long ass time – Celeb Dirty Laundry

Everyone is still curious about this gossip from the 90s?  -Dlisted

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Hillary Clinton Expresses Confidence in Securing Nomination Next Week

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Jules Wainstein On That Dreadful Berkshires Overnight: “I Felt Like I Was Refereeing A Bunch Of Over-Tired Toddlers”

With each passing week, I like Jules Wainstein more and more. I initially thought she’d be boring and vapid and care too much about the veterans’ opinions to voice her own. Sure, she may place a little extra emphasis on how much a stay at home mom needs a nanny, but she’s got a good sense of humor seems to know how to act right…a rare trait in this bunch.

After Bethenny Frankel went off (I mean, was all that vitriol really necessary?) on Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley tearfully showed her loyalty to a birthday cake, and Ramona Singer played the voice of reason (was this the Twilight Zone or Real Housewives of New York?) on this week’s episode, Jules is giving her two cents on that awful girls’ weekend. Sonja Morgan should count herself lucky for being excluded!

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Taking to her Bravo blog, Jules jokingly begins, “Asian flush, pancake licking, vibrating thigh masters, trout vaginas and a Mystery Man — the past couple of weeks’ episodes feel like we were filming a made-for-cable movie of a Harlequin summer beach read. It’s been fun and nuts, but this week it was just us girls, and things quickly started moving in the direction of a murder mystery!” 

The newbie writes, I’m not gonna lie, I was really looking forward to a fun and relaxing 24 hours with the girls and celebrating Dorinda’s birthday with a good old-fashioned holiday slumber party,” adding, “After hearing news that my father was in the ICU for pneumonia and losing a nanny, I was hopeful for a light and fun time in the Berkshires! Well, it was frankly exhausting. I felt like I was refereeing a bunch of over-tired toddlers having a meltdown at a playdate.

She’s quickly learning that the only way to get attention in this crowd is to be incredibly self-absorbed. I’m still floored by Luann interrupting Jules getting news about her father’s health to whine about being slut shamed. Jules recaps, “My dad is ill, and it’s Dorinda’s birthday (OMG the cake, don’t mess with the cake. Ever.) but everyone is too busy catfighting over nonsense to care. Dorinda is my friend, and she tries so hard to get everyone together for a fun and meaningful time, so I tried my best to break the ice and get the girls to have fun. But there is only so much a girl can do when people are hell-bent on fighting.”

Jules concludes, “I would have rather stayed in bed with my Netflix pants on. Back to refereeing my kids. At least they know how to say sorry to each other and go to bed.”

That’s not a completely fair assessment. Luann knows how to go to bed…wasn’t that what one of the issues was?  

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Casting Rumors – Kathryn Edwards And Yolanda Hadid Out?

With Season 7 contracts being signed, rumors are already swirling about next season’s cast. One thing is unquestionably certain – Bravo wants changes! It seems they might want more true friendship and fun, rather than the divisive “Munchausen show” and ManipulationGate, RHOBH became last season.  

Oh no – say it ain’t so Yolanda Hadid is probably not be returning to Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills next season. I don’t know how I’ll recover from the heartbreak. Maybe I’ll just go instagram some sad-face selfies. 

Unfortunately Kathryn Edwards, who I was slow to warm-up to, but eventually really liked, is reportedly not returning either. 

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At the center of last season’s negativity was Yolanda, who hid marital issues behind medical ones, was condescending to the other women, and focused her entire storyline around Lyme Disease and who wasn’t sympathetic enough. But, let’s be frank, IV Drips are not the glamorous image Bravo wants of their wealthiest zip code! 

According to Tamara Tattles, who usually has very solid casting tea, contracts have been signed by Lisa Vanderpump and Lisa Rinna, Kyle Richards, and Erika Girardi. As was expected.

Presently Eileen Davidson is supposedly being offered a Friend of the Housewives role, but is not happy about it (and neither is Lipsa). Kathryn was not asked back. Us Weekly is also reporting that Kathryn was fired. 

And… duh, duh, duh: YOLANDA (possibly) WAS ALSO FIRED! I s’pose without David’s fabulous life, no one is interested in the Lymetastic Journey. I’m also guessing none of the women went to bat, campaigning for Yolanda’s return – probably not even her BFF “Erica“. 

Unsurprisingly, Yolanda is said to be furious, and is spending her divorce coins on a last-minute recovery vaycay to paradise. Tamara Tattles says there’s a prediction Yolanda may pull a last-minute stunt as an attempt to entice producers to bring her back. What a miraculous recovery after ingesting coconuts?! Obviously Yolanda wants to continue having a platform for her attention seeking Lyme journey, and to sell her book. Well, Yolanda, you made your treatment bed by concealing the truth, (and being depressing TV), now lie in it and sick-selfie to your heart’s content! 

I’m sure LVP’s fury also featured in the casting decision with Eileen and Yolanda. However there’s long been stories that producers were frustrated with Yolanda’s antics. Andy did seem pretty annoyed on her last WWHL appearance. Rumor has it Yolanda has been a hell-on-wheels diva and impossibly demanding to work with (the last-minute bailing on filming is nothing new), but last season was out of control. 

As for Kim Richards, of course, she’ll be filming as a Friend. Kim is back in court today for her probation requirements. That court date was supposed to be last month, but was pushed back.  TamaraTattles says Kim reportedly had a relapse while filming Mother/Daughter Experiment. It seems she’s struggling with My Sobriety again, but her latest relapse/violations could equal jail time. We know Bravo is NOT going to miss that!

Bravo is likely planning to film Kim and Kyle bonding over Brooke’s pregnancy, and presumably pull more Kathy Hilton drama, since Nicky is also prego. 

Now, for the RHOBH of the future! Apparently there are four women currently testing for open spots. One of them may be Sydney Holland, who is campaigning hard to get a bite of the Bravo action.

Oh – it looks like Brandi Glanville will not be back in any capacity, because with Yolanda gone, who on earth would film with her? 

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CASTING RUMORS? ARE YOU HAPPY OR SAD YOLANDA AND KATHRYN WILL NOT RETURN?

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Dominic Purcell Seriously Injured on the Prison Break Set

Prison Break star Dominic Purcell had a major accident on the set of the Fox reboot earlier this week when a heavy iron bar fell on his head and broke his nose in two places, causing him to be...


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Gillian Anderson Joins Starz's American Gods

Gillian Anderson just lined up her next TV gig--and no, it's not more episodes of The X-Files. The actress is re-teaming with her Hannibal boss Bryan Fuller for the new Starz series...


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Kail Lowry And Javi Marroquin Separated Since December; Find Out Why

The writing has been on the wall since a pregnant Kail Lowry walked down the aisle to marry Javi Marroquin. After months of speculation that the couple had secretly split, their marriage charade conveniently started to unravel about the time Teen Mom 2 resumed airing.

“There was always a disconnect,” claims a source, who alludes that the couple always knew it wouldn’t last. Hmmmm. Shocked? Anyone? #MarriedForAStoryline #KnockedUp 

Both Kail and Javi have confirmed they’re getting divorced. In a preview for next week’s episode of Teen Mom 2, they discuss what ultimately led to the decision – Kail realizing, after her miscarriage, that she didn’t want anymore kids was the straw that broke the camel’s back, but sources say the couple has been struggling for years (since a desire for benefits and a fancier house do not a marriage and love make.)

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“They’ve been unhealthy for a while, and Kail knew divorce was inevitable,” the insider shares.

As for rumors that Javi cheated on Kail while deployed, or that Kail cheated on Javi, the insider insists that wouldn’t even matter. “They’ve been separated since December, so if Javi was with anyone else overseas it wouldn’t really be cheating.”

“The bottom line is they were two strong personalities who both want to be in control living together,” the source explains to Us Weekly. “They clashed.” Uhhh… yeah, so that’s why marriage is considered WORK. Although, let’s be honest, pretty much none of these Teen Mom 2 stars know anything about work. #MTVLivingIsTheLifeForMe 

Next week’s preview shows a tense Javi and Kail ending their fractured marriage over FaceTime. Kail complains that everything is up in the air, and an annoyed Javi shuts down her questions by saying, “I guess there is no future.” 

Kail goes on to ask if it’s because she’s done having children. “You don’t want to be with me because I don’t want to have any more kids?” Kail demands.

“I didn’t say I don’t want to be with you, I said we’re not going to work,” answers Javi.

Continues Kail, “So, we’re not going to work out because I don’t want to have any more children?” Javi confirms, “Right. And your excuse is bullshit!” 

Kail goes on to yell that after she graduates she wants to work full-time (HA!) and is over staying at home. Uh, so she’d rather be a single mother. Mmmkay. Let’s hope Kail takes some Logic & Reasoning classes in college! 

You can watch the clip below.

Teen Mom 2

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Bankrupt American Idol producer now suing winner Phillip Phillips

The company that was founded by American Idol creator Simon Fuller is now bankrupt and suing one of the show's winners for more than $5 million. Read this story »

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Reality TV Stars Snapshots And Selfies – Yolanda Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, Kenya Moore, Bethenny Frankel, And More

Our favorite reality TV stars cannot get enough of the spotlight during their regularly scheduled time slots, so they take to social media to share even more of their lives with us. And we would not have it any other way. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite snapshots and selfies from this week. Enjoy.

ABOVE: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid shared, “Strength does not come from physical capacity, but rather from an indomitable will to get well and never give up. #lymediseaseawareness #TenPassOzone #determination #wemustfindacure #affordableforall”

Below you’ll find pics from Kenya Moore, Tabatha Coffey, Shannon Beador, Ashley Darby, Craig Conover, Lisa Rinna, Sonja Morgan, and more.

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Is The Big Bang Theory Ending After Season 10?

All funny things must come to an end?. While The Big Bang Theory is still one of TV's most successful shows, there's a chance that it could be ending after its upcoming season,...


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Pretty Little Liars to Welcome Back a Very Handsome Face in Season 7 and We're Not Mad About It

"I'm back b--ches!" No, that isn't Uber-A talking, it's Brant Daugherty, aka Noel Kahn, who is set to return to Pretty Little Liars when the Freeform hit's seventh...


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A super-brief documentary about, and illustrated by, The Oatmeal

Cartoonist Matthew Inman, aka The Oatmeal, describes the origins of The Blerch and talks about his life as a runner in this brief, 171-second documentary. Read this story »

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Luann de Lesseps Breaks Down The Berkshires Weekend: “Bethenny Is A Hypocrite”

Have you recovered from Nightmare On Dorinda’s Street yet? Well, apparently, Luann de Lesseps has! Because she breezes through her blog this week on the wings of a bird who got sniped a few times, but eventually broke free from the cage of horrors that was The Real Housewives of New York! 

Bottom line: Luann thinks Bethenny Frankel had it out for her from the very start. She accuses, “From the get-go, Bethenny decided that I was her prey and she was going to kill me with words. Obviously she’s been harboring a lot of anger towards me. I was surprised as I spent a lot of time with her over the summer, and she never shared her feelings with me. In fact, we talked about it at the beginning of the season, and she’s still holding a grudge.”

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Luann also defends herself against Bethenny’s friend’s accusation. “Her friend that supposedly saw Tom and I reconnecting at the Mark Hotel made up that I said, ‘I’m next’ in regards to his dating Ramona [Singer]. At that time, I didn’t know that Tom had casually dated Ramona. Tom and I were both single at the time and dating.”

In love, engaged, and happy, Luann gushes about how her relationship with Tom actually began – despite ridiculous rumors that she “stole” him from Turtle Time! “I knew immediately after meeting Tom that this was going to be a long-lasting relationship. I didn’t feel that I had to ask Ramona’s permission to date Tom as they obviously were not dating. We’ve been inseparable since we met, and that was before Thanksgiving.”

“So all of these accusations that I’m dating married men are slanderous and not true,” blogs Luann. “The truth is that I was only dating single, available men, and Bethenny is a hypocrite for calling me out for dating married men. This article came out in February?”

Not one to let a good soundbite bit go, Luann snarks, “Let’s talk about Bethenny’s hair. Come on! Really? It looks exactly like mine. I’m flattered that she likes my style.” So, will this lead to Luann’s next music single!? Bish Stole My Bob!

Calling out Dorinda Medley next, Luann argues, “I think that hostesses have a responsibility to manage their guests, so when I talked to Jules [Wainstein] on Dorinda’s front porch, I was still reeling from my encounter with Bethenny. I realize now that she was distracted with her father’s health issues and that I should have been more empathetic to what was going on with her instead of focusing on me, but I was under attack. She’s right, fighting with Bethenny is not life and death, it’s optional!”

Next, Luann explains her apologies – via text – to both Carole Radziwill and Bethenny. And why she thinks Carole is NEVER going to let her grudge go. “When I’m wrong, I admit it, and I sent Carole a text re-apologizing for things I’ve said in the past. To Bethenny, I sent a text saying I was sorry if I miscommunicated my role in naming her brand. I was there with her at the time and that is all I was saying. As for Carole, I don’t know what else I can do if she doesn’t accept my apology. I was ready to move on, and I was trying to salvage what was left of the weekend.”

Lastly, Luann ultimately apologizes to Dorinda for insulting her mom’s birthday cake. The Countess admits it just wasn’t a cool move. She explains, “Had I known the back-story on the cake, I would have never have kidded her about it. Mothers are sacred even in Housewives territory. Amen.”  

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Beauty and the Beast Is Back for Its Final Season and Vincent Is in Trouble

You knew the honeymoon couldn't last, right? In Beauty and the Beast's fourth (and final, ack!) season premiere, Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent's (Jay Ryan) European honeymoon was...


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