Bossa Nova

Would showing private videos of Shannon, when J and she were a couple, ...would that be a violation of California's "porn privacy law" ? Forgive me, I did not use the correct terms, but I am referring to the law that says you cant publicly show naked photos of your former signficant other andblack mail them ?

After many years of RH of NJ off and on, somewhat entertained, then disgusted and then bored, .... I am here to say that I adore that Danielle Cabral ! I know its only her 2nd season. I think she is such an on camera natural, a charmer, a flawed individual, a great mom and wife, and just an all around comedic hoot ! Love her. I want her to have many future seasons. So sorry about the fallout with her Dad and brother. I hope in time they can heal and unite. She has a nice husband too. They kids are adorable. Bravo D !

Of all the Top Chef seasons, and challenges....this one has to be the worst challenge. Just awful. What did "chaos" have to do with Wisconsin, or even cuisine and cooking skills? It was ridiculous and uncreative nonsense. I felt sorry for these chefs, and the understandable stress they are under. That "celebrity" ? Who the heck is he? No, dont answer. I dont care. He looked and ate like a slob. Did you see him licking his fingers at the dinner table? I suspect there was a cancellation of another guest, or celebrity chef, judge, and he was all they could get at the last minute. But in order to book him, he had to have his way with his stupid challenge. I also suspect that polite and gentlemanly Tom, just barely tolerated him.

Short answer: The show. Need to interact Plot lines, etc. The show equals income. $$$$$$ Per the great Dame Brian Moylan, who has blogged about all of the Housewives' shows for years, plus many other Bravo shows: Remember, its always about the show.

I also noticed that about Brittany's mouth, from The Valley show. It turns downward now, even in repose. Its odd.

That thing is awful. Her right tit is strangely bulging up, unlike the left one. I dont want to criticize Brittany for post-baby weight gain. No way. But come on production, be her ally. Then there's the opening credits where she is wearing that two piece formal: again with the ill fitting bright sequin top, paired with the satin skirt, both emphazizing her bulging midriff, all made even worse by the unflattering camera angle looking up at her from the ground. Awful.

I cam here to see if there was any chatter about John's recent lawsuit against Shannon. I dont know too much about it, other than she was on Jeff Lewis' radio show recently (around April 1st) talking about it. That in and of itself bothered me for her. What is she doing ?!! Shannon got into the details: apparently John is suing Shannon for about $75K - the amount in which she admits she borrowed from him when they were involved. From her own mouth, I came away with thinking that now she has also mis-managed her money. Yeah yeah, so one season Bravo did not pay the Wives on a one lump sum timely basis. That was her excuse, so she had to borrow from John to make ends meet. And the girls were costing her money with pre-college preparations. While I felt bad for her, thinking, Jezuz, one more bad post-David, life problem for her in laundry list of big ones, ...she still is a mess.

Interesting arcticle from NY Magazine on Bethenny. From 11/31/23. https://www.thecut.com/2023/11/bethenny-frankel

Ramona, Ramona...finally shit canned by Bravo. Personna non grata. Permanently. Aye, aye, aye. And fired by Douglas Elliman as well. She sure was a crazy toxic mix of narcissism, unresolved childhood issues, no mouth filter, minmial intellect, alotta money. I don't know what else to add. Shoulders shrugged, palms up.

I 'm looking forward to see that Kelly Bensimon is just as weird as ever. Her freak out on Scary Island was a "tell". I still have a theory on her.....

Sought this forum out for the first time to say that I cannot stand looking at the host, David? is that his name? and his awful tattoos. All that nastiness up his neck is so distracting. Looks like dirt. I wouldn't trust his taste in anything. And the show concept? Just awful.

Yeah I don't get her. How'd she make her money? How does she afford living in NYCity, pre-her Housewives' gig. Why'd she really break up with that charming rich British guy who wanted to marry her. Odd And is her long hair for real or is it a wig or bad extensions? I go back & forth on that. What a stupid empty vague of a resume (see her linked in page). I love when people say they were brand ambassadors, or marketing reps. When they had a one day gig promoting a product somewhere. Like at a car or boat show, or in a wine store working a sampling table for customers.

I wish Tinsley well. Funny, when she first started on the original RH of NY, I thought I was not going to like the former "it" girl. Rich, pretty, seemingly snotty, stereotype from the south. But I ended up not only liking her but also rooting for her.

I came here to post the same thing: Shannon needs to quit that Dr. Moon and get a real therapist. I imagine that health insurance does not pay for Dr. Moon and I will bet that the price tag for his services is high, so she pays out of pocket. $$$$

The ending: Shannon sure looked like she wasn't feeling the warm and fuzzies when Andy was talking about the cast ending the season on a good note. Teary eyed Tamra, trying to act like she was feeling the warm and fuzzies towards her castmates, and secure her next season's employment. Fake. Last observation of the reunion: I really did like the set. Very different from all other reunions - the OC franchise and all others. I liked how the cast were all dressed "down", and not too costumey. Shannon was the only one that looked bizarre. The harsh yellow color, the scary Twisted Sister (aka Dee Snyder) big crimped dated 80's hair. Just awful when everyone else looked very pretty.