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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!

Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street Journal People, TMZ, Page Six, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, ExtraTV, Billboard Magazine, Telemundo, Marie Claire, the Wendy Williams Show, Life & Style, Access Hollywood, Perez Hilton, The Daily Mail, Radar Online, Bravo Daily Dish, E!, The Sun, Just Jared, InStyle, Watch What Happens Live, Architectural Digest, Fox News, Hollywood Life, Too Fab, Rolling Stone, USA Today, MSN, The Drew Barrymore Show, Yahoo Online, The Mirror, Women’s Health and more!

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SUZANNE SOMERS (on an Iconic Career & Life Well Lived) - A Tribute Interview Nov 05, 2023

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Suzanne Somers died on October 15th, one day before her 77th birthday. Suzanne died of breast cancer with metastasis to the brain. I had the pleasure of interviewing Suzanne not once but twice. How I got so lucky through this job, through this podcast, to interview a living legend like Suzanne is beyond me. Trust me, the opportunity, the experience has never been, and is not, lost on me. Suzanne was a Trailblazer, an Icon, an Actress, Comedic Gold, an Entrepreneur, and Fearless. You do realize that if ABC tried to fire her today for demanding the equal pay of her male co-stars, she would own ABC? Something we talked about. Everyone's been slipping into my DMs because most of you know that I've interviewed her twice, asking if I am going to do something special to honor her. On that note, I am sharing the first of those initial chats in its original form, with no edits. Of course, we mention it all - Three’s Company, Step By Step, the Thighmaster, her appearance on RHOBH, and much, much more. This is not an interview that should be overlooked. Time changes so fast, and life is so precious. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.This was such a special experience for me. Suzanne will never know how much she touched my life through this chat.

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Joey Gorga’s Comedy Scam, Margaret’s Video Mishap Leaked, BravoCon Update & RHONJ’s Penny Drossos Karagiorgis Interview Nov 04, 2023

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RHONJ’s Penny Drossos-Karagiorgis steps Behind The Rope. Season Five RHONJ’s Penny Drossos, that is. Penny explains how she was at the forefront of being caught between Melissa and Teresa way back when the original “Melissa Cheated” rumors came out. Penny explains how she had a gag order from Bravo all these years prohibiting her from talking about the season finale scene, a scene she describes here today as “violent” once Joey Gorga learned of these rumors. Being BravoCon Weekend and the fact that the Vanity Fair Bravo Expose article has dropped, we touch upon BravoCon and Vanity Fair. Can someone say Ramona Singer three times fast? Finally, we deep dive Luis Ruelas’ Restraining Order court win against his ex, discuss who is to blame for Joey Gorga’s BravoCon Comedy Show Scam and analyze the viral video which has surfaced regarding Margaret Josephs - the use of racially inappropriate language, the claims of AI and what will be the ramifications, if any, for Marge if that is, in fact, her voice on the video. So many questions, so little time!

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Tamra Judge Blocks Us, Dorit & PK Deny, Ubah Slams Everyone, RHOP Returns & BravoCon Weekend Arrives Nov 03, 2023

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On the heels of the return of RHOP, the drama off screen is heating up in full force. Robyn and Gizelle weigh in on the Chris Bassett infidelity rumors, Candiace slams them back and Mia Thornton gears up to share more of her life than she ever thought possible as her marriage and separation take center stage. Welcome back ladies. Moving on, we analyze Shannon Beador’s future as she is formally charged with DUI and Hit and Run after blowing way above the legal limit - black out level to be specific - for her drunk while driving night out. Speaking of the OC, Kelly Dodd slams Tamra, Tamra blocks us, and Ubah Hassan slams Tamra. The RHONY ladies come to life in their reunion - who knew they had it in them, foreshadow what we can expect next season and answer, kind of, whether Jenna Lyons will, in fact, return next year. Finally, Andy Cohen gets annoyed with Teddi Mellencamp, weighs in on this season of RHONJ and prepares for his Super Bowl weekend this weekend at BravoCon.

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Kyle Comes For Us, Vanity Fair’s Bravo Expose Exposed, Dorit's Latest Robbery & Mauricio's DWTS Partner Nov 02, 2023

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Kyle Richards has a message for everyone who thinks her separation from Mauricio is fake. We break down just what is really going on with Kyle and Mo, separate the fake from real, discuss Mauricio’s Dancing With The Stars partner and analyze how this will all play out this season on RHOBH. Speaking of this season of RHOBH, we discuss Dorit Kemsley’s latest robbery, her PTSD and confessionals which seem to be stealing the show. Next, we share an update on Lisa Rinna’s RHOBH future, her American Horror Stories appearance and reveal the truth behind her Bravo resignation. Finally, on the heels of BravoCon, we discuss the Vanity Fair Bravo “takedown”, how this will affect the weekend and what all attending can and should expect.

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MELISSA RIVERS (Attends Bethenny's Dinner w/ Raquel & Nene, Prepares For BravoCon This Weekend & Talks Vanity Fair's Bravo "Probe") Nov 01, 2023

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Last week Bethenny Frankel, Nene Leakes and the artist formerly known as Raquel Leviss had dinner at Hotel Bel Air with approximately twenty seven other women. One of those women was our very own BFF and monthly cross over co-host Miss Melissa Rivers. Today Melissa returns to spill all the tea on that dinner - what did Bethenny talk about, how and why was this dinner organized, what were 90210’s Jennie Garth and Tiffani Thiessen doing there and did they actually burry the hatchet as the viral headlines have suggested, who did Raquel speak to, was Scandoval discussed, what was Larsa Pippen doing there. what was Melissa’s role in all of this, and last, but certainly not least, did Bethenny spend all night discussing her “Reality Recknoning”. Speaking of B’s “Reckoning”, we discuss the upcoming “Vanity Fair” “deeply reported probe into Bravo’s relationship with Housewives" - when we can expect it to drop, the target of the article and likely outcome at Bravo once released. Speaking of Bravo, we discuss heading to BravoCon next week and break down Melissa’s plans to stalk, we mean meet, Below Deck’s Captain Jason, team up with her “competition” Countess Lu, attend Erika’s “Bet on Blond” and spy incognito on Kyle to see if there are any Morgan Wade or Mauricio Umansky sightings. Finally we discuss the close of this season of RHONY, the premiere of RHOBH and how to fix both RHOA and RHOC when they return to our Bravo TVs later next year.

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Introducing: UNDERWATER with Jason Derulo Oct 31, 2023

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Starring Jason Derulo, UNDERWATER is a sexy, neo-noir thriller and a first-of-its kind narrative album. Brand new, original music from Jason Derulo will be woven into the story and score, creating an innovative and immersive listening experience, and making for a groundbreaking event at the cutting edge of audio entertainment.

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MORGAN FAIRCHILD (on Matthew Perry, Friends, Roseanne, Dallas & Kissing David Schwimmer) Oct 31, 2023

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Morgan Fairchild steps Behind The Rope. Icon. Legend. Star of stage and screen. Morgan is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which included parts on many of our favorite TV shows Friends, Roseanne, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Paper Dolls, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, Revenge, General Hospital and oh, so much, more. We discuss co-stars such as Roseanne, Courteney Cox, Sandra Bernhard, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Larry Hagman - to name a few. We also chat about her work as one of the initial leading HIV activists in Hollywood, the current state of Hollywood today, current projects, misconceptions and what is next for this Hollywood legend that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

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SHAWN TRUJILLO (w/ Special Guest ANGIE KATSANEVAS) on RHOSLC Season 4, Cast Mates, Rumors & Stereotypes Oct 30, 2023

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Shawn Trujillo (w/ special Guest Appearance by wife Angie Katsanevas) steps Behind The Rope. Shawn is here to chat all about this current season of RHOSLC! Shawn opens up about what it is like to be one of this season’s central storylines having his marriage, fidelity to Angie and sexuality questioned. Shawn addresses Meredith, Monica and Whitney’s involvement in the “gay” rumor breaking down each ones’ involvement, each one’s culpability and what life has been like since these rumors have been brought onto National TV during his and Angie’s first season as full time RHOSLC. Shawn talks Mary’s sanity, Jen Shah’s jail time, Monica’s Mom, their home’s staircase, Producers’ RHOSLC edits and last, but certainly not least, stereotypes. Finally, Shawn weighs in on some of the drama this season involving other cast members Lisa and Heather and what we can expect the rest of this stellar, return to form, RHOSLC Season.

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TRINITY "The Tuck" TAYLOR - (On Winning Drag Race, Reality TV & Lady Gaga) - Part II Oct 29, 2023

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Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor steps Behind The Rope. With all the Bravo drama in overdrive this month, we figured it a great day to share this fun, happy, light hearted chat. Checking in from her home in Orlando, Florida, Trinity stops by to chat about all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens on RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 9, All Stars Season 4). Trinity discusses the biggest misconceptions and best things about the profession, the path one takes to make a career out of drag and the business side of it all. Flash forward to RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 where Trinity found herself a contestant in the most coveted of all races. Trinity discusses filming, the competitions, the lip synchs and other behind the scenes tidbits from being a Drag Race contestant. We also discuss fellow contestants, RuPaul and those Drag Race Judges Carson Kressley, Michelle Visage and Ross Matthews. Finally, we discuss some of Drag Race’s infamous Guests Judges such as Lady Gaga and Meghan Trainor. All this and more! Part II starts now.

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Dorit & PK’s Separation (Fact vs. Fiction), RHOBH Recap & “Fake” Scenes, RHONJ Cast Trip Cancelled & Our Thank You To Melissa Gorga Oct 28, 2023

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The RHONJ Cast Trip has been cancelled. Lauren and Vito are separated and divorced. Joey Gorga claims he slept with Dolores and that Evan cheated on Jackie. Melissa Gorga wants a personal thank you. We break all of this down as Season Fourteen of RHONJ comes to a close and discuss what we can expect when RHONJ returns to our lives early next year. Heading west, RHOBH is finally back in our lives. We recap the premiere sharing all of our hot takes - Eaglewoman, Blue Raven, Ozempic, House Manager Avi, Horse Ollie, taglines, re-edited, acted, inserted scenes, Kathy Hilton, Tom Girardi, Diana Jenkins, Lisa Rinna flashbacks and much, much more. We break down all the real world headlines Kyle and Mo continue to make - who is dating who, discuss the upcoming rumored updated “Dinner Party From Hell” and last, but certainly not least, address all the headlines Dorit and PK have made surrounding their “separation” separating fact and fiction and breaking down what is really going on.

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