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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered!

David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests — from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more!

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Kyle Slams Dorit, Denise Richards' New Reality Show, Carole Radziwill Slams Andy & RHONJ Cast Changes Jun 12, 2024

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Last week during our live show we predicted that RHONJ would move forward with Teresa, Dolo and Rachel Fuda after this toxic, low rated season comes to a close. Radar.com listened to our live show and is reporting today that an inside source claims this as true. Are we the inside source? We break that down and discuss how likely our prediction is to come true. Denise Richards and The Wild Things has been green lit and, with the help of the same producers as RHOBH, coming to E! sometime soon. A clip has surfaced overnight from RHOBH filming and Kyle Richards is not holding back when letting Dorit Kemsley have it and we are so here for it. Finally, Andy Cohen accuses Carole Radziwill of trashing him and Carole slams back like only Radzi could. A slow day today it is not.

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LESA MILAN (on RHODubai, Kyle & Mauricio’s Drama & Caroline Stanbury) II Jun 12, 2024

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Lesa Milan steps back Behind The Rope. Lesa is here to talk all about The Real Housewives of Dubai - highs and lows, Cast Mates Caroline Stanbury, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Sara Al Madani, storylines, the exit of Nina Ali, drama past and present, newbie Taleen Marie and what we can expect now that Season Two is here. Speaking of Season Two, we chat Bravocon, RHOBH, Kyle, Mauricio and Morgan, other franchises and what is next for this powerhouse entrepreneur who does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. Part II starts now.

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LESA MILAN (on RHODubai, Cast Mates, Kyle and Mauricio & Kenya Moore) - I Jun 11, 2024

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Lesa Milan steps Behind The Rope. Lesa is here to talk all about The Real Housewives of Dubai - highs and lows, Cast Mates Caroline Stanbury, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Sara Al Madani, storylines, the exit of Nina Ali, drama past and present, newbie Taleen Marie and what we can expect now that Season Two is here. Speaking of Season Two, we chat Bravocon, RHOBH, Kyle, Mauricio and Morgan, other franchises and what is next for this powerhouse entrepreneur who does not seem to be slowing down any time soon.

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MELISSA'S OLD NOSE (on RHONJ Spoilers & Teresa’s Off Air Plan To Take Down RHONJ Cast Mate Enemies) - Part III Jun 10, 2024

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Melissa’s Old Nose steps back Behind The Rope. Gabriela, that is. Teresa, Melissa, Margaret and the rest of the cast of RHONJ has all been asked about the RHONJ bloggers which have emerged in full force over the last few weeks since the beginning of the season to reveal secret DMs, leaked Season 14 screeners and spoilers that were allegedly obtained directly from Teresa, her attorney, Jennifer Aydin and more. Today, the woman behind it all, Melissa’s Old Nose - Gabriela - returns, a third time to, as we like to say, mention it all. She details just how she went from fan, to popular twitter handle to Teresa’s minion receiving what seems like thousands of DM’s from Teresa throughout the years with specific instructions to “tear down” her RHONJ nemeses - Margaret, Mel, Louie’s ex Vanessa and many others which she details in full. She reveals never before heard details on Tre and Louie, Dolores, Andy Cohen. We discuss the now involvement of BravoLebs and Famous Super Fans like Kate Chastain, Michael Rapaport and others who were seemingly part of Tre’s take down plan. The more Melissa’s Old Nose revealed, the more questions we had regarding the secret, toxic nature of what really goes on Behind The Scenes, off camera with the RHONJ cast past and present. As hard as it is to render us speechless, consider us schooled in complete disbelief. #nowords. Part III starts now!

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RHOC Trailer Broken Down In Detail & Last Night’s Hamptons “Run In” w/ The Singer Stinger! Jun 09, 2024

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The Real Housewives of Orange County Season Eighteen Trailer has dropped. From the moment Teddi Mellencamp threw her epic shade reminding Miss Victoria Gunvalson that she is no longer a full time housewife, we were hooked. Newbie Katie comes for Queen Dubrow, Shannon’s drinking exposed by her ex friend Tamra, her car crash explained to her children and ex John Janssen front and center, if not in name only, thanks to the brilliant return of Alexis Bellino. We are extremely hopeful for a great season of RHOC and pure return to form of the entire multi city franchise after RHONJ has proven what not to do after five long weeks. Throw in some Sutton Stracke, Shannon Beador being shown the door and Gina Kirschenheiter reminding all of us that yes, this is exactly the type of women our fav Orange Holders are and we are here for it. In other news, last night in the Hamptons we had a sighting of the - do you hear that buzzing sound - one and only Singer Stinger. We break down exactly what we observed from Miss Ramona and boyfriend Bill. We could not make this up if we tried.

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Louis York (on working with Britney Spears, Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna & Miley) Jun 09, 2024

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Louis York steps Behind The Rope. Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, that is. Between the two of these guys, they have worked with EVERYONE, and we mean everyone in the music business. By “worked with” we mean, written songs for, produced and everything else under the sun for a whose who amongst today’s top artists. Britney Spears. Let us just start there. Claude wrote “Circus" for Britney, the song, and album, that was recorded at a very crucial point in her life - right after her very public meltdown the result of which a conservatorship was formed appointing her father as guardian. Short of “Blackout”, Circus was the song/ album that launched her “comeback”. We delve deep into what it was like working with Britney during that time in her life, what Claude and Chuck think of the “Free Britney” movement and thought of the “Framing Britney Spears” movie. We also talk about working with Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, John Legend, The Backstreet Boys, Whitney Houston, and last but not least, Michael Jackson. The boys bond with David over their love of Madonna, Prince and more. We figured today the perfect day to share this musical extravangaza blast from the past.

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Rachel Fuda Slams Tre, Danielle Cabral's Family Secrets & Andy's RHONJ Reunion Cancellation Explanation Debunked Jun 08, 2024

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RHONJ Season 14, Episode 5. 8 more to go. We kid, We joke. We break down this past week’s RHONJ - Frank Catania for the storyline, Danielle Cabral’s mystery family where something just ain’t adding up, a Tre who stormed out, a Jackie who found her voice and one activated Rachel Fuda who, in her second season, is not even remotely afraid to take on the Queen. In other news, we talk about all of the off air RHONJ blogger drama, the RHONJ reunion cancellation, Andy Cohen’s confusing explanation and just who we expect to be fired, terminated and asked to leave once this season is over. Yes, here we go again. All this and more as we are joined by the very one and only Miss Andrea Lopez (as Teresa and Kourtney Kardashian)

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LVP & Kyle (The Dirt They Have On Each Other), Manzo vs. Brandi Update & Future of RHONJ Jun 07, 2024

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Lisa Vanderpump has had a lot to say about Kyle Richards over the past few weeks and Kyle has clapped back in a big way. We break down both of their claims, all the shade and discuss what we learned in the process. Caroline Manzo’s attorney has detailed all the things she claims Brandi has done to her on Girl’s Trip, Brandi claps back calling it “Buyer’s Remorse” and we discuss the likelihood that this lawsuit will end up in court with the likes of Phaedra Parks as a witness. Finally, with the RHONJ reunion cancelled, we break down who will likely lose their job in eight short weeks.

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Camille's RHOBH Return, Jax's Girlfriend & How VPR Moves Forward Jun 06, 2024

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As RHOBH Season 14 is currently filming, we figured today a good day to check in on how newbie Bozoma Saint John is doing, the return, yet again, of Camille Donatacci Grammer Meyer and why Denise Richards will never be back. Next we discuss Jax’s date with Paige Woolen, our own past with Paige Woolen and Jax and Brittany’s future as the Valley prepares to conclude for its first season. Ariana is furious at VPR Producers, Scheana Shay grows farther away from Ariana and we break down how Vanderpump Rules moves forward with a divided, fractured cast.

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Dina Manzo's Ex Convicted, Andy Cohen's RHONJ Cancellation Comments & Tom and Ariana’s Day In Court Jun 05, 2024

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Dina Manzo’s ex husband Tommy Manzo has been convicted of hiring a mobster to assault her husband Dave Cantin. We break down the assault, the charges, the conviction, Caroline and Dolores’ letters of character in favor of Tommy and last, but certainly not least, likelihood he will spend the max forty three years behind bars. In other RHONJ news, we discuss Andy Cohen’s recent statements as to why we will not have an RHONJ reunion, the ratings from this past Sunday’s episode and future of the show as rumored changes are abound. We discuss Tom and Ariana’s day in court this week regarding their house sale, the any day expected RHOC trailer and, much to our excitement, the announcement of TLC’s “The Baldwins” with Alex, Hilaria and their seven little ones front and center. We just cannot…wait!

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