Teresa Giudice has made her first official statement since getting released from prison late last week.In this week’s blog, new housewife Erika Girardi shared her first impressions of her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars. She also called out Yolanda Foster‘s so-called friends for their chatter about Munchausen syndrome, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given their history.
“I’m glad Yolanda suggested that we get together at this charming park by her house,” shared Erika. “It was nice to get her out and walking and to meet Kyle. Yolanda was right; we both have a lot in common. We’re the same age, we were both young moms, and we work in entertainment.”
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Erika’s First Impressions:
Kyle Richards: “Kyle is a lot of fun; she likes to dance and she knows how to have a a good time. I appreciate that while being a true Hollywood kid she’s still very real. I find that refreshing.”
Lisa Vanderpump: “She’s very well put together. I have always appreciated a quick wit and a spirited conversation, something you just don’t find too often in this town. And by the way things are going, I can feel her testing my mettle.”
Eileen Davidson: “Eileen is everything an Emmy Award-winning soap opera actress should be — tall, blonde, beautiful, and more importantly, you can tell she has a kind heart.”
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Erika‘s first impressions of Kyle, Lisa, and Eileen were positive; however, she did take issue the mention of Munchausen syndrome.
“But beyond the cheeky back and forth about my appearance or my marriage, which is a 16-year-old conversation for me, there is something bigger going on and that is the suggestion that Yolanda has Munchausen syndrome,” added Erika. “While it is fun sport to tease me about the way I look or snicker at/about my marriage, it is not OK to question Yolanda‘s degree of illness or her mental state, especially if these women are friends.”
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As “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member, Teresa Giudice, tries to nestle back into her life, after spending nearly a year in prison on numerous fraud charges, she decided to video herself sharing an uplifting message to all of her supporters.
In typical Teresa fashion, she appeared upbeat and optimistic. Sporting a completely made up face and a holiday backdrop that featured a towering decorated tree and entryway, Teresa wanted to assure her fans that all was well on the Giudice estate. “Hi everyone, I’m back! I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year,” Teresa said in an exclusive video message to Bravo’s The Daily Dish. “It’s gonna be a great 2016. Love, love, love you all.”
Teresa was just released from a federal correctional facility in Connecticut on December 23. She was sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to tax fraud but was reportedly released early for good behavior. The reality star-turned author spent the holidays with her four daughters, husband Joe and extended family members. Teresa’s joyous family reunion will be short-lived however as Joe, who also pleaded guilty to fraud charges is set to begin his 41-month prison term in March of next year.
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Meanwhile, the Montville Township, New Jersey mom is on home confinement and can only leave her manse for work obligations, doctor’s appointments, select family functions, grocery shopping and to attend meetings with her legal team. Each of Teresa’s outings have to first be approved by the Bureau of Prisons and she also has to wear an ankle bracelet device that transmits her whereabouts back to her parole officer.
Teresa’s home imprisonment is set to end on February 5 of next year and reportedly, she does not have any plans whatsoever to break the constraints that she is currently under.
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Caitlyn Jenner has settled one lawsuit stemming from her February car crash in Malibu in which she rear-ended another vehicle to trigger a chain reaction of collisions.
Kendall Jenner and One Direction's Harry Styles appear to be more than friends now.
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Ivanka Trump has started to defend her father, presidential hopeful Donald Trump insisting that he is not a sexist.
Amber Portwood is getting joint custody of her daughter Leah and she couldn't be more pleased.
Yolanda Foster admits if it wasn't for her soon-to-be ex-husband David Foster, she might not be alive today.
Khloe Kardashian reportedly has no desire to take Lamar Odom back as her husband, and on the contrary, she's still very much invested in boyfriend James Harden.
The Biggest Loser: Temptation Nation premieres January 4 and contestants are going to have to make a huge decision that could change their lives immediately upon arriving at the ranch.Kim Richards is probably super thankful that Yolanda Foster’s health and battle with Lyme Disease has taken over as the central focus of this season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It could’ve gone the other way and we’d be talking about Kim’s sobriety and arrests for the entire season. I’m not sure yet which one is worse.
Yolanda had a lot to say this week, blogging a hella long one! In it, she talked about her journey with Lyme, her appreciation of those who don’t judge her, and more. She started off sharing a bit about her magical holiday in Colorado with her three kids. “I’m in the snow with my children. We had a beautiful, quiet, no gifting, no stress Christmas; we cooked, ate too much, and played lots of games. Our family tradition of handwritten letters to each other is the one thing I keep close to my heart as there is no greater gift than feeling appreciated by your loved ones. Even though it’s freezing cold, it feels good to be close to nature and the infectious energy that comes with having everyone together under one roof–keeping up is worth the fight. I want to be as present as I can be right here, right now, as I know these are precious moments as I watch my kids grow. The holidays come and go so quickly–this break from my disciplined routine is a treat.”
Yolanda reflects on all that has changed over the past year, “Last Christmas I was fighting for my life, hospitalized until the day before Christmas, and headed for the worst six months of this four-year journey. The show tonight took me back to early summer when I felt so much fear of the unknown. I had just done the Adipose Stem Cell treatment, which was a much bigger procedure then I had imagined.”
She says that she’s trying not to judge her co-stars’ questioning of her illness. “I am trying to watch the show with an open heart and no judgement of anyone in it as I choose to share my journey in order to bring awareness to Lyme disease and invisible chronic disease in general. I’m well aware that it opened up a storm of debate, but as long as we can speak with kindness and good intent, I believe that my quest for a cure will be rewarded one day.”
Yolanda doesn’t think anyone else is in a place to truly get what shes’ going through, “Only those who have experienced an invisible illness can identify with my journey. Losing my brain function and the ability to participate in life made me lose my identity. I had no choice but to buckle down, surrender, and connect to the deepest part of my soul. Only in solitude could I hear the little bit of my spirit that was still alive and willing to fight.”
She continued, “Trying to participate and integrate my girlfriend Erica [Erika] in the group was a challenge. Watching this segment made be realize how much progress I have made since then, and for that I am grateful.”
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Yolanda has David’s insistence for a full body scan to thank for discovering her leaky implant, “After being properly diagnosed three years ago, I followed strict doctor’s orders 24/7 but made very slow progress as we slowly uncovered the mystery of my failing health. Last June, David woke up one morning and said, “We are not doing any more treatments until you get a full body scan.” That scan probably saved my life, as doctors found free-floating silicone under my left arm pit, under my right clavicle bone, and under my rib cage. None of these findings changed my late stage Lyme disease diagnosis, but it was a good explanation of why three years of hard work had not paid off yet. It was a big breakthrough in my case at a time that I was just existing. At that point I honestly was not sure how and if I was going to pull through.”
Yolanda did not want to seem so dramatic when she talked about her will with Gigi, Anwar and Bella. It just sort of happened that way. “I am all about clarity and always want to strive to be a responsible parent and not leave uncertainty for my children. Seeing their faces tonight broke my heart. I did not intend to have such a dramatic moment, and discussing a will is obviously a very uncomfortable discussion to be had at anytime. I was afraid and had put off the awkward and uncomfortable conversation until the last night before my surgery. I needed to do my living will and put my business affairs in order for my children and my family that I support in Holland. I have witnessed people not plan accordingly and leave their partners and family in difficult situations which can be avoided by being organized.”
On the subject of wills, Yolanda shared that she gave her inheritance to her brother, “My father died when I was seven years old. When my brother and I turned 21 we received a small financial gift. It was such an important and memorable gesture to know that he actually planned for us. I was already financially independent at that age and ended up giving the gift to my brother to invest in his business, but I will never forget how that made me feel.”
On her journey to health, “I am so blessed to have had a successful explant surgery with Dr.Feng, and hopefully I’m on my way to a full recovery from a very complex and multi-faceted health collision.”
Yo still can’t believe she succumbed to the pressure of Botox and the like, “Looking back, what was I ever thinking putting breast implants or the poison of Botox in my so perfectly healthy body? The truth is I wasn’t thinking but rather brainwashed by society’s perception of what a perfect woman should look like and into believing that any of these beautifying enhancements were safe.”
On breastfeeding and silicone, “I clearly remember asking my doctor if it was safe to breastfeed with silicone implants. Now, 20 years later, there are plenty of studies confirming the danger of silicone toxicity and its effect on the immune system. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, class-action lawsuits claimed that Dow Corning’s silicone breast implants caused systemic health issues which lead to numerous lawsuits and a multi-billion class action settlement.”
“I guess I had to learn the hard way, and I am just so grateful to be back to the “ORIGINAL 1964,” embracing myself with all my flaws and imperfections in the way God intended me to be.”
On her holiday trip with the kids, “Tonight we went for a sleigh ride under the full moon. The freedom of gliding on ice and letting go of control is not always easy for me, but I’m practicing letting go, and that gives me strength! I didn’t get a picture of this amazing moment but the image and experience is vivid inside my mind and heart in a space of gratitude for the best moment of 2015 with my children by my side.”
Despite the hellish few years, she’s grateful for having lived through them, “Whatever happened over these past couple of years, I am thankful for where it brought me; I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Obviously I had hoped to share with you a more glamorous journey, but these are the cards life dealt me, and even though you see me struggle, you will never see me quit. Again, thank you for all your love, prayers, and support. I appreciate your open mind without judgment more than you will ever know.”
Yolanda also directed fans to read her friend Ellie’s blog (which we posted yesterday). “Something I haven’t been able to put into words perfectly was done so by my girlfriend Ellie this week. I wanted to share with you her blog post, which shows how a lot of people feel while suffering from the inside out…”
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From Erika Girardi sharing the age of her hubby to Yolanda Foster revealing that Bella and Anwar have Lyme disease to Eileen Davidson sticking her designer pump in her mouth, there were quite a few bombs dropped among the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this week.
Eileen described this episode as “a learning experience” in her blog.
“One, I learned that even swans have emergency rooms. Really, Hanky? Not nice to bite the hand that literally feeds you! Get well soon, and learn some swan manners before you’re singing your swan song. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.),” joked Eileen. “Two, during the tour of CBS, I learned that Lisa [Vanderpump] (or Eve Harrington as I’ll now call her) wouldn’t hesitate to steal my job. Three, I find out Lisa [Rinna] has had a relationship with her bikini waxer for longer than I have known my husband. Four, I also learned that now I can do anything I have ever wanted, because Lisa R had her fanny waxed on national TV.”
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Eileen continued, “Finally, number five, when we were officially introduced to Erika (and her $189,000 ring) and the age difference between her and her husband Tom is brought up, I learned we all have the worst poker faces on the planet. But all that seems unimportant compared to the real issues here.”
The “real issues” revolve around Yolanda. <sigh> “Go get a glass of wine, and please excuse me for a moment while I take my foot out of my mouth,” Eileen said first. “Maybe get a snack, too, because my foot is halfway down my throat.”
Eileen clarified, “During drinks at the Sofitel, Yolanda brought up Taylor questioning her illness to Lisa R. I misunderstood! I assumed she heard about what Lisa R had said at LVP’s when we met the ponies, so I jumped in with damage control. I thought, ‘Lisa R is out of town and has not gotten to talk and apologize to Yo yet.’ So I felt it was my job, as both of their friends, to explain.”
“Please believe me, if I had known Yo was only hearing what Taylor had said, I would have never brought it up,” insisted Eileen. “Especially when I saw how uncomfortable this information made her. I would have left that convo for Lisa R to have. My only intention was to help. So why do I feel like I’ve only stoked the fire? Or started a new one?”
What stood out to me: Yolanda could NOT get out of there quick enough once Munchausen syndrome was mentioned. I don’t think she left because she felt “uncomfortable” per se, but because she didn’t have an icy, manipulative retort thought out for that particular accusation.
Eileen emphasized with Yolanda over the talk with her family about her will.
“Yolanda is gearing up to have major surgery. I didn’t understand how intense it was at the time, either. Getting her implants taken out is invasive enough, but removing leakage from her chest cavity and under her arms is a whole new level. It’s not surprising she felt it was time to have a family meeting with her mother and kids,” said Eileen. “Yolanda lost her father young, and she’s trying to take care of the people she loves. Her talk with her kids, and their reaction about the will being discussed, was very intense and extremely moving. I know how hard this conversation can be, despite how important it is.”
It is an important conversation… that should not have happened on camera.
About the “bombshell” that “no one saw coming” about both Bella and Anwar suffering from Lyme disease as well, Eileen shared, “It does shed more light on Yolanda’s fight; she’s not just battling for her health, but for the health of her children. I think her raising awareness of this disease, through whatever outlet (cough cough Instagram) or just being so raw and open about her struggles on the show, makes more sense than ever before. As a mother, I understand fighting for my kids, but the fact of the matter is that I can’t entirely relate to the struggles she’s facing. But I absolutely respect her for it.”
Eileen concluded, “And after seeing [Yolanda] break down while talking to her mother about the surgery, I dare anyone to accuse her of not really being sick.”
What I learned from RHOBH this week: Yolanda‘s manipulation game is MUCH stronger than I ever imagined. I just hope it does not break up Eileen and Lisa Rinna‘s friendship, because they’re magic together.
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Brandi Glanville is never one to let go of drama and her truth cannons are always aimed to fire her version of the truth! In the latest she’s back to complaining about Lisa Vanderpump. This time over a rude text message she sent Lisa, which ended up in the tabloids!
Last week Brandi fired off a text to Lisa which said, “Merry Christmas vanderC*nt and yes i am having my moment 
Lisa retaliated by putting Brandi on blast on twitter, then TMZ, to accuse Brandi’s “karma” text of being a reference to Daddio’s death. Brandi insists Lisa was well-aware that her text had nothing to do with Daddio’s death, because Brandi is a passionate dog feeces as home decor lover and “doesn’t check in on her [Lisa’s] life”.
Brandi’s nasty text was actually in response to Lisa saying horrible things about her on RealHousewives Of Beverly Hills!
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“I texted this to her so that not to start a public war but she lives for press and apparently, although distraught over her pets death, she was out at a party and showing everyone the text I sent her,” complains Brandi. “And did what any mature person would do and called TMZ immediately so that she could play the victim and vilify me.”
Brandi was innocently “wrapping presents” while watching RHOBH. That’s when she heard Lisa’s rude comment, and sent the charming Happy Holidays message.
Ah, Brandi the gift that keeps on giving. Or swapped at the White Elephant gift exchange!
“There have only been three episodes of RHOBH thus far and in each of them either Lisa or Ken has taken a dig at me,” Brandi argues. “I am not on the show to defend myself and I didn’t feel a need to put it on Twitter and make it a public thing but I did feel the need to let her know how I felt about it.”
Brandi all the many awful things she’s said about Lisa and Kyle Richards! Including the time Brandi lied about Lisa filing for bankruptcy. In summation, Brandi has NO BUSINESS chastising people over saying things about her when she isn’t there to defend herself.
And since Brandi is taking the high road, she accuses Lisa of lying about her dog. “Last year when we shot RHOBH together I did not know her to have a dog named Daddio at all.”
See, Brandi is still “very close” with “everyone” who works at RHOBH, says Lisa had an ulterior motive when running to the tabloids! Brandi knows Lisa is “distraught over her backlash” she’s getting for doubting Yolanda Foster‘s Lyme Disease.
Lisa “needs public sympathy so she is making up this story claiming that I wrote the text [to be hateful about the death of her dog Daddio] — a dog that I didn’t even know existed,” complains Brandi.
“When I texted her I was referring to her having her moment and people finally getting to see her for who she is,” brags Brandi.
“Lisa needs to take responsibility for what she says and stop throwing other people under the bus in order to garnish sympathy,” Brandi tells RumorFix. “And if she doesn’t want me in her life then she needs to stop talking about me so much block my number and move the f**k on because I will always defend myself.”
Well, OK – whatever. When is Brandi going to learn: Lisa has always had fans and haters. I doubt anything related to Brandi or Yolanda is going to change that. But nice job using Lisa for attention, after complaining about Lisa doing the same thing to you!
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The Bachelor fans might be in for a wild ride with Ben Higgins this season.
Josh Duggar reportedly wasn't forgotten at Christmas time although he's seeking treatment at a faith-based rehabilitation center in Illinois for having cheated on his wife and developed an addiction to pornography.
Amy Duggar, the niece of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, is watching her parents go through a divorce.Cynthia Bailey shared her thoughts on this week’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta with Bravo, and when she did, she went on and on about how romantic Peter Thomas is. Yeah, OK. Cynthia‘s body language in the photo above just screams, I love my super romantic husband, doesn’t it?
“Peter is very romantic and always goes out of his way to make our special moments together memorable,” gushed Cynthia. “I especially loved our “lunch in the park” date because although it was well thought out, it was really sweet and simple. As a matter of fact (after being married for five years), this was one of my favorite dates. Spending quality time together does not always require all the bells and whistles. Sometimes less is so much more.”
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When asked if she was hesitant to bring Peter to Kandi Burruss and Demetria McKinney‘s video release party, Cynthia said, “I am never nervous to bring Peter around the ladies, and I was excited to support Kandi and Demetria’s event with my husband on my arm. Peter and I had a great time with everyone. It was a fun date night.”
Huh. If Peter were my husband (not that I’d ever put up with his nonsense), I’d be nervous to bring him around the ladies… All. The. Ladies.
Cynthia said she loved the video and the “catchy” song. “Both of the ladies did an awesome job,” added Cynthia. “Demetria is a smart, beautiful, and talented singer/actress. She is a triple threat and a “no brainer” for Kandi to collaborate with. I can understand why Kandi was reluctant to mix business with pleasure due to past unfavorable experiences. I think this dynamic duo is a win-win, and I wish them success.”
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Odd man out Kardashian family member, Rob Kardashian, was reportedly rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after feeling ill this weekend and not improving. When the former Keeping Up With the Kardashians star’s condition failed to improve, his family thought it best to have him medically evaluated. A medical examination discovered that Rob is now a diabetic, a condition he was unaware he had.
Over recent years, Rob has met with more than his fair share of personal battles. The young Kardashian has gained over 100 pounds, struggled with depression and has seesawed over career decisions. Once animated and personable, Rob has seemingly faded to black, opting to take himself out of the public eye, despite being encouraged and supported by various family members. Sister Khloe, who was interviewed by People back in October of this year spoke to the news outlet about her brother stating, “He’s such a great guy. That’s also what’s so infuriating,” Khloé said. “He’s charming, charismatic, everything. But I’m like, where is your will to live? Where is your will to live life? Let’s be around people!” A close family source also spoke to People recently about the effect Rob’s hermit like existence has had on the famous clan, “Rob is still struggling and it makes the family sad.”
As far as Rob’s hospitalization and immuno-suppressant disease diagnosis, it is not known if whether he has Type I or Type II, the former requiring daily insulin injections, the latter, pills. Obesity is often a contributing factor towards getting the disease.
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Even though Rob was discharged from the medical facility, according to E! News, he will now have to examine his lifestyle choices very closely if he does not want to wind up back in the hospital. According to a family insider who spoke to E! News, Rob’s insulin levels were alarmingly high and physicians strongly advised him to consider going the healthy route as far as diet and exercise. “It was a wake up call,” the insider told E! News.
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