The Real Housewives of New York City

The Real Housewives of Orange County: Season Premiere Review

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:34:30 GMT

It's time to say farewell to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and welcome back Vicki, Lynne, Gretchen, Tamra, and Jeana on The Real Housewives of Orange County. In the highly anticipated fifth season opener, we get right back into the unresolved issues of the past season while the show taps on new challenges consisting of crumbling marriages, money problems and bitter rivals. It's not exactly new territory but these ladies bring a whole new level of spice to this season.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel is Pregnant!

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Coming on the heels of her engagement announcement to boyfriend Jason Hoppy, The Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel reveals that she's pregnant with her first child. The baby news, however, wasn't supposed to come out anytime soon but online buzz on PerezHilton.com forced Frankel to confirm the announcement.

"Bethenny premeditated all of this! She got pregnant and got engaged all for her own show," a source close to the Real Housewives of New York City star told PerezHilton.com.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Meet the Two New Housewives

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Now that The Real Housewives of New York City has officially started filming, it's time to unveil the newbies who will be joining old timers Bethenny Frankel, Kelly Bensimon, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin for the third season of the Bravo reality show airing next year.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy are Engaged!

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

OK so now it's really official. Over the summer, news broke that Bethenny Frankel, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, and new boyfriend Jason Hoppy, who is rumored to be in pharmaceutical sales and real estate, got engaged but what was supposedly good news allegedly turned out to be a big PR stunt. At the time, a rep for Frankel did not respond for comment though many news outlets continued to report on the "fake engagement."

Bethenny Frankel Reiterates: She's On Board for 'The Real Housewives of NYC' Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Amidst her allegedly fake engagement to Jason Hoppy and the rumored lawsuit she might face if she continues with her new series, which rings a bell to HBO's Sex and the City, Bethenny Frankel has declared over and over again that she's returning for the third season of The Real Housewives of New York City. Still, that hasn't stopped rumors from surfacing that she might be replaced midway through the new season.

Now Life & Style reports that socialite Sonja Morgan will serve as Frankel's replacement in the middle of the season of The Real Housewives of New York City.

Bravo Picks Up 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and 'The Real Housewives of D.C.'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Three months after we last saw The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Bravo decided to finally renew the show for season 2. While the pick up was expected, it was long overdue, considering the show delivered gossip-worthy ratings ever since it premiered in May and has attracted nearly 3 million total viewers during its explosive reunion special, becoming the most watched Housewives reunion special ever.

'The Real Housewives of New York City' Officially Starts Production while Bravo Launches Apparel

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

We've heard the rumors, now it's time to officially confirm the news. Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin are all onboard for the third season of The Real Housewives of New York City, which is currently filming. The show returns for more drama in 2010, following these ambitious Manhattan women as they juggle their demanding careers, motherhood and jam-packed social calendars.

The Real Housewives of D.C.: Meet the Possible Cast Members

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

As reported before, Bravo is working on a new cycle of its its popular docu-series and this time it's set in the nation's capital --- The Real Housewives of D.C., which is the latest addition to the franchise which already includes reality shows in New York, New Jersey, Atlanta and Orange County.

"We're tapping personalities who are among Washington D.C.'s influential players, cultural connoisseurs, fashion sophisticates and philanthropic leaders -- the people who rub elbows with the most prominent people in the country and easily move in the city's diverse political and social circles," Frances Berwick, executive vice president and general manager of Bravo Media, said in a statement back in May.

'The Real Housewives of New York City' Starts Filming Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Fans of The Real Housewives of New York City can now be assured that a new season of the Bravo docu-drama is underway. That's in spite of rumors of a contract dispute, which has made its way to the public and allegedly delayed production of the third season.

As reported before, all five of the show's original women remain unsigned for the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New York City because they are reportedly holding out for six-figure deals. Now, it looks like they already got their wish, according to lifeanstylemag.com.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel Returns for Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bethenny Frankel has finally confirmed that she's in for the third season of The Real Housewives of New York City, contrary to rumors that she's not returning on the Bravo series because of her new show called Skinny in the City, which follows Frankel as she plans her wedding to boyfriend Jason Hoppy.

"I'm definitely going to do the Housewives this season," Frankel told People. "It's been great ... I love it. I understand we start filming [season 3] in September."

Bryce Gruber Won't Be Joining 'The Real Housewives of New York City'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Now that Bravo has officially picked up a third season of The Real Housewives of New York City, producers are now on the lookout for new Manhattan ladies to join the show. At this point, it's still not known whether the hiring of new stars would mean an expansion for the cast or that some of its original cast members won't be returning. On the other hand, recruiting for a new castmate is turning out to be a difficult task these days.

Bryce Gruber, a New York socialite and entrepreneur, was supposed to join the new season of The Real Housewives of New York City. According to the press release, she was scouted for the show in early June and was filmed with the workforce of her successful website, TheLuxurySpot.com, at Morton's Steakhouse in New York City.

Which Real Housewife of Atlanta Are You?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:59:03 GMT

Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta begins tonight at 10pm on Bravo, so what better way to celebrate than with BuddyTV's newest personality quiz, Which Real Housewife of Atlanta Are You?

Answer the 15 questions to see whether you're NeNe, Sheree or one of the other feisty ladies from Hotlanta, and be sure to also take our Real Housewives of New Jersey and Real Housewives quizzes.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel's Fake Engagement and a Possible Lawsuit

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Bethenny Frankel has been the subject of controversy even when the cameras aren't rolling on The Real Housewives of New York City. For some time now, she's been rumored to be engaged to new boyfriend Jason Hoppy, who is reportedly in pharmaceutical sales and real estate. She's also been rumored as the housewife who would not be returning for the new season of The Real Housewives of New York City since she now has her own series, Skinny in the City, which will follow Frankel as she plans her wedding to Hoppy. However, word on the street is that it's all just a big PR stunt.

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' vs. 'The Real Housewives of New York City'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

If it came to a real fight, there would be no contest. "New York would win," Bethenny Frankel told Life & Style. But it seems that the hypothetical questioned posed is now turning into reality, with all the drama getting out of hand and the catfights getting rowdier.

According to Life & Style, "Filming is on hold for the 11 women who make up the casts of The Real Housewives of New York City and The Real Housewives of New Jersey -- but the drama is wilder than ever anyway. Behind the scenes, the New Yorkers haven't missed a chance to take a potshot at their New Jersey rivals."

The Real Housewives of New York City: Kelly Bensimon Dating Andre Balazs?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Word on the street is that The Real Housewives of New York City star Kelly Bensimon has moved on to the arms of a new man. According to Life & Style, Bensimon has been spending time with Andr?? Balazs, a New York City hotelier and residential developer.

The pair was spotted cozying up to one another on July 17 at a hotel in South Beach where they were holding hands while dancing, laughing and sharing drinks at a VIP table. The following night, the couple was spotted at Andr??'s hotel, The Raleigh, cuddling by the pool and showing plenty of PDA. Andre was even overheard remarking how worried he was when he saw the Real Housewives of New York City star appearing flirty with Dancing with the Stars runner-up Gilles Marini. But apparently, he had no reason to worry since he later learned that Kelly was just interviewing the French actor for Plum TV.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Jill Zarin Speaks on Salary Dispute

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It seems that a salary dispute is indeed the reason why all five of the show's original women remain unsigned for the upcoming third season of The Real Housewives of New York City. As reported last week, Kelly Bensimon is the only cast member who has been confirmed for the next season, while the rest are reportedly holding out for six-figure deals.

Jill Zarin didn't deny the cause of the holdup but explains that it's because she and the other housewives believe that they should be paid equal.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel Engaged, Moving to Her Own Show?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:06:04 GMT

Now we know one housewife who isn't returning for the new season of The Real Housewives of New York City. According to RadarOnline.com, Bethenny Frankel will bid farewell to the Bravo series where she catapulted to fame as she now stars on her own series, Skinny in the City, which will follow Frankel as she plans her wedding to Jason Hoppy.

As BuddyTV reported previously, the couple has been dating for eighth months but has managed to keep their relationship under the radar for quite some time. Frankel's rep hasn't confirmed the engagement yet but says marriage is definitely in the cards for the happy couple.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Kelly Bensimon Confirms She's Returning For Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Bravo has picked up a third season of The Real Housewives of New York City but hasn't officially announced who among the ladies would be returning for the new season. As reported previously, the network is looking for new Manhattan ladies to join the show. It has also been reported that some cast members are holding out for more lucrative contracts. However, Kelly Bensimon, arguably the most hated housewife of the series, has confirmed that she's in for the new season.

Bethenny Frankel Shares Her Sentiments on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Lost Footage

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The "Lost Footage," which aired last week, should have stayed hidden for so many reasons. While it did feature some never before seen scenes from the first season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, most of the footage was just good-humored nonsense ---and not the kind of mind-blowing drama you'd expect from these ladies.

In a nutshell, the show focused on the Manzo kids talking tattoos, Dina Manzo shopping for a new house (the budget is $3.5 million), Dina and daughter Lexie taking in the pig races at the New Jersey State Fair at the Meadowlands, and Dina's cat Grandma Wrinkles taking a bath. The big moment of the night was saved for the last three minutes: Danielle's best friend, a makeup artist, is tending to Danielle and says something to Teresa that sounds like "You should hear how stupid you sound on TV," and Teresa tells him to get away from her.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel is Engaged?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Last month, BuddyTV reported that Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel has seemingly found happiness with new boyfriend Jason Hoppy. The couple have been dating for eighth months but has managed to keep their relationship under the radar for quite some time.

"I'm in love," Frankel told People last month. "I'm pretty much certain I'm going to spend the rest of my life with him ... I'm really happy."

'The Real Housewives of New York' Picked Up for Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bravo has officially picked up The Real Housewives of New York City for a third season, which will begin production this fall. The sophomore season of the docu-series that follows the busy lives of a group of ambitious Manhattan women as they deal with their demanding careers, motherhood and jam-packed social calendars was the highest rated show in all metrics, with a season average of 1.44 million adults 18 to 49 and 1.95 million total viewers, that's why the renewal was no surprise. However, the announcement comes with some interesting news: casting for the new cycle is underway!

The Real Housewives of New York City: Charges Against Kelly Bensimon Dropped

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

After being accused of slugging her boyfriend, Real Housewives of New York City star Kelly Bensimon can finally put her controversial legal battle behind her. A judge has adjourned the assault case, which means that her misdemeanor charges will be dismissed and her record cleared if Bensimon stays out of trouble for the next six to 12 months.

Back in March, the Real Housewives of New York star was arrested and charged with assaulting her boyfriend Nicholas Stefanov, who then filed an in-person criminal complaint with the NYPD and was photographed as part of the complaint with visible facial wounds. This reportedly happened during a lovers' quarrel at her Manhattan apartment.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Bethenny Frankel Finds Love

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel has been spending last season looking for Mr. Right and now, it seems that she's finally found what she's been looking for. After sulking in the misery of perpetual dating, the 38-year-old chef has finally found happiness with new boyfriend Jason Hoppy, 38, who is in pharmaceutical sales and real estate.

"I'm in love," Frankel told People at the Pepsi Natural Dinner at a large private home in East Hampton on Saturday. "I'm pretty much certain I'm going to spend the rest of my life with him ... I'm really happy."

Kelly Bensimon Backs Up Controversial 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Star

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub is rapidly becoming the most controversial cast member of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise. Apparently, she's been arrested in 1986 on charges of extortion, kidnapping and drug possession and has been involved in a disgraceful scheme to bleed money out of the rich father of a young man from Buffalo who owed money to her former drug-dealing boyfriend. While more and more people are taking a stab at Danielle as her naughty past continues to hunt her, her counter part Kelly Bensimon, arguably the most hated member of The Real Housewives of New York, seemingly has Danielle's back.

'The Real Housewives of New York' Let Out Their Claws

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

There have been rumors swirling regarding the tension between some cast members of Bravo's Housewives franchise and it seems that women of The Real Housewives of New York are finally letting their claws out.

During Wednesday night's Gracie Awards, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Alex McCord and Jill Zarin have disdainfully given their two cents about The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which currently airs every Tuesday at 10pm.

'Real Housewives of New York City' Star: NJ Counterpart Boring

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:14:42 GMT

If Real housewives of New York City's Bethenny Frankel were to be asked, the housewives over at the garden state aren't all that exciting compared to the boob-job-getting, backstabbing ladies of the big apple, but their husbands are a different matter entirely.

"I'm not finding the actual content all that riveting (and I mean not even in a "can't look away from a train wreck kind of way")," she writes on her E! Online blog. "I find it pretty boring so far, and I think it is largely because the husbands may be the most interesting characters, and they don't seem to be surfacing anytime soon."