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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!

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!

Ranked #1 Real Housewives / Reality TV Podcast by BuzzFeed!

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NORMA KAMALI (on being a Fashion Icon, Celeb Clients, Project Runway, Reality TV & Red Carpets) II Jun 21, 2026

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Norma Kamali steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Norma Kamali. Norma opens up about some of the highlights of her career such the Sleeping Bag Coat, the high heeled sneaker, her one piece red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster and styling Whitney Houston on the back cover of her 1985 debut album. We break down the relationship between celebrity and designer, the celebs Norma has worked with, and who she would love to design for. Norma discusses her involvement with Bravo’s Project Runway, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Tim Gunn, the show’s most notorious winner Christian Siriano, and whether shows like Project Runway “work” anymore. We analyze the changes in the fashion industry throughout the years, the current crop of Hollywood’s best and worst dressed, and the current crop of hot models such as Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Finally, we chat about the current state of the red carpet, the decreased ratings across the board for Awards shows, the future of fashion and how one size does not fit all. Part II starts now.

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Teresa Involves Margaret In Milania's Arrest Mess, Margaret Fights Back & More Live Show Dra-ma! Jun 20, 2026

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Milania was arrested. This much we know. However, tons of rumors and nastiness have arisen since - some true, many very false. Today we address the claims that Margaret was involved in spreading this widely known in every news publication gossip, Teresa’s out of date pet Blogger, the shocking info that Teresa was behind the Margaret rumors and last, but certainly not least, the truth that no one wants a repeat of almost three years ago’s toxicity which got the show canned. In other news, more unedited audio from our live show is shared as the woman who caused all the drama that night sneaks back in only to get booted again. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Finally, Wendy Osefo is having a tough time, RHOBH prepares to shake things up and we break down just why OG Housewives returning rarely works.

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Teresa Kicks Milania Out Of House, Paige's Summer House Return & Kelly Dodd Gets Jealous Jun 19, 2026

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Earlier this week, we discussed Milania Giudice’s arrest for assault, her social media statements and her sister who called the cops. Today, new facts emerge from behind the doors of the Giudice house on what really happened that night. Teresa and Louie make statements and many details emerge - some true, some false and some somewhere in between. Kelly Dodd lashes out in another fit of rage and jealousy as RHOC prepares to return, in a mere few weeks as Katie Ginella weighs in and Tamra lets us know she is just getting started. Paige DeSorbo returns to Summer House. Andy Cohen is mad at West. Kyle films Southern Charm. James Kennedy breaks his silence. Last, but not least, Drew and Ralph settle their divorce.

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Dorit Threatens TikTok Creator, Kelly Dodd Says Her Daughter Is Brainwashed & Kyle Cooke Tells All Jun 18, 2026

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Dorit and her Publishers threatened, came after and ultimately shut down an innocent TikTok/ Instagram creator who was covering her book. The creator pivoted, Teddi and Tamra weighed in and the last thing Dorit really seems to be these days is Unburdened. Kelly Dodd says her daughter was brainwashed. Say what now? Kyle Cooke sits down for a tell all interview where shocking new facts are revealed about himself, Ciara, West and Amanda. Last, but not least, Lindsay tells Amanda to drop West, Ciara befriends West’s ex and West tells Kyle he has been in love with Amanda for a really, really long time.

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Truth Behind Milania Giudice Assault Arrest, RHOC Season 20 Trailer Analyzed & RHORI Reunion Looks Ranked Jun 17, 2026

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Last week news broke that Milania Giudice was arrested for assault in a domestic violence case. Today, we break down the facts leading up to that arrest, discuss the Giudice family members that were involved and chat about what happens next to the little girl we grew up with who was always the apple of Juicy’s eye. The trailer for the much anticipated RHOC Season 20 has dropped. The return of Vicki, newbie Carmella, a changed Shannon, Gina gets engaged, Emily has marriage problems, Heather tries to get her Mom to open up, Jen worries about her son and last, but sure not least, Tamra lets us know they are just getting started. Last, but not least, RHORI reunion looks are revealed, discussed, broken down and ranked from worst to best!

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CRYSTAL WATERS (on House Music, "Gypsy Woman", Madonna, Charli XCX, Prince & "100% Pure Love") Jun 17, 2026

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Crystal Waters steps Behind The Rope. House Music legend, Crystal Waters that is. With mega hits like “Gypsy Woman” and “100% Pure Love” and more Billboard awards than one can count, Crystal is here to chat about the full anthology of her career. Crystal talks her upcoming full length album, booming “I AM HOUSE” SirusXM radio show, contemporaries like Robin S, CeCe Peniston, Black Box, current state of house music, Madonna, Prince and the need to just get up and dance!

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Real Reason Dorit Didn't Quit RHOBH, Kelly Dodd Says No To Jail & Amanda Wants To Marry West Jun 16, 2026

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Dorit breaks down and opens up about the real reason she did not quit RHOBH as Producers expect to announce the new cast any week now. Bethenny Frankel seem to be getting more hate these days than ever - from ex Housewives, ex RHONY cast mates, Housewives offspring - Gia we are talking to you and so many others. So just why does everyone seem to be coming for The B these days? Meanwhile, the new Summer House word on the street is that Amanda wants to marry West. We first suggest, she finalize her divorce from Kyle. Last, but not least, our dear, dear friend Kelly Dodd insists she is not going to jail, but as her August court date nears, legal experts say otherwise.

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Andy's New Man (What We Know), Truth About Dorit, Avi’s New FU To Sutton & Dolores and Melissa Fight Jun 15, 2026

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Now that Dorit’s book launch has come and gone, rumors, and nastiness, surrounding her book, the many interviews surrounding it, Avi and oh so much more have arisen - some fact, many fiction, some part true, some very false. Dolores and Melissa feud as RHONJ continues to film season 15 but all is not as it seems. Stassi’s new show prepares to premiere. Last, but not least, more tea about Andy Cohen’s boyfriend surfaces that we just cannot get enough of.

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Dolores' Very Tough RHONJ Season, Summer House Firings & Teddi Mellencamp's Health and RHOBH Shade Jun 14, 2026

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With a Teresa and Melissa truce no one could have predicted way back when, Dolores is said to be having a very difficult RHONJ season. Dolores is also rumored to not be returning to RHORI. Is the golden age of Dolo finally over? In other news, Teddi Mellencamp brings the RHOBH shade hard core and we are living for it and shares a much needed health update. Last, but not least, Summer House Producers spill all the piping hot tea regarding all those Summer House terminations and exits everyone is talking about.

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NORMA KAMALI (on being a Fashion Icon, Celeb Clients, Project Runway, Reality TV & Red Carpets) Jun 14, 2026

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Norma Kamali steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Norma Kamali. Norma opens up about some of the highlights of her career such the Sleeping Bag Coat, the high heeled sneaker, her one piece red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster and styling Whitney Houston on the back cover of her 1985 debut album. We break down the relationship between celebrity and designer, the celebs Norma has worked with, and who she would love to design for. Norma discusses her involvement with Bravo’s Project Runway, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Tim Gunn, the show’s most notorious winner Christian Siriano, and whether shows like Project Runway “work” anymore. We analyze the changes in the fashion industry throughout the years, the current crop of Hollywood’s best and worst dressed, and the current crop of hot models such as Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Finally, we chat about the current state of the red carpet, the decreased ratings across the board for Awards shows, the future of fashion and how one size does not fit all.

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