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LALA KENT (on Vanderpump Rules New Season & Cast, "Give Them Lala", Ocean, Rand, LVP & More!) Jul 19, 2021

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Lala Kent steps Behind The Rope. Yes, Lala Kent from one of the best reality TV shows to ever exist, Vanderpump Rules. First things first, Lala chats about new daughter Ocean Kent Emmett - the “scare” she had during her pregnancy, how motherhood has forever changed her, the origins of Ocean’s name and how Rand is as a Dad. Lala chats about former Vanderpump Rules’ co-stars, and now fellow Moms, Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright - who is the strictest Mom, how do their mothering styles differ and what is it like knowing Ocean will grow up with Hartford Charlie Rose Clark and Cruz Cauchi. Of course, we chat about Lala’s book, “Give Them Lala” - all that was revealed therein, Randall’s reaction to the book, biggest misconceptions about her, what was “too personal” to include, what has shocked people the most from the book and just how is life as a National Best Selling Author. Lala chats about the effect motherhood has had on her relationship with Randall, the future for their family and will they possibly walk down the aisle before years end? Lala opens up about her on again - off again “relationships” with fellow Vanderpump Rules co-stars Scheana Shay and Ariana Madix, shares an update on the status of each today and how much we will see play out on the upcoming Season Nine of Vanderpump Rules, which is now filming. Lala shares updates about the current season, including new cast members, and just how different it is to be in the midst of filming without friends Stassi, Jax, and Brittany. Lala chats about why last season of VPR was “off” and where she thinks it all went wrong. Speaking of VPR, Lala chats about LVP and the evolution of their relationship from boss/employee to that of friends. Now 30 with a daughter in tow, we discuss Lala’s interest in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - does she watch, what type of Housewife would she be, who would she fight with and just how strong is her interest in joining the franchise. Finally, we discuss one of the most talked about couples these days which Lala and Randall had a hand in fixing up, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly - will there be a wedding, children, what type of couple are they and just what does happen on a double date with those two hotties. Finally, Lala shares an update on her sobriety and her stellar Podcast, Give the Lala… with Randall.

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Dana Wilkey (on RHOBH of Yesteryear - LVP, Taylor Armstrong, The Richard Sisters, Brandi Glanville & 25,000 Sunglasses!) Jul 18, 2021

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RHOBH’s Dana Wilkey stopped by for a chat a moment ago about all that is going on with Erika & Tom and many other current happenings these days in Bev Hills. That is what Ms. Wilkey now does best. After that chat,, we wanted to keep the conversation going to talk about her time on the show during the first few, now infamous, seasons of RHOBH. Yes, we got Miss $25,000 Sunglasses to talk about the Infamous Sunglasses, we had SO many questions about them, and a whole lot more. We check in with Dana to chat about all she has been up to since we last saw her on our TV screens on RHOBH as Taylor Armstrong’s “Friend” many seasons ago. We also need to know the behind the scenes of the infamous “Game Night” scene where the tension between The Richards Sisters Kyle and Kim and Brandi Glanville came to a much heated boil. Infamous times, we know. Dana chats about RHOBH of yesteryear - Adrienne, Camille, LVP - who she considers cold - and of course the beginning, middle and end of her friendship with Taylor Armstrong. We also chat about Brandi Glanville who joined the show the same season as Dana and in typical Dana fashion, she tells us what Brandi is really like not holding anything back. Of course, she also gives her opinions on the current cast, including her thoughts on newbies Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton.

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Introducing Rich and Daily Jul 17, 2021

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There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it. This is just a preview of Rich and Daily,but you can listen to full episodes at https://www.wondery.fm/RD_BehindTheVelvet

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Gossip Girl's Zuzanna Szadkowski (aka Fan Fav "Dorota") on The Original, The Reboot & Bravo's NYC Prep Jul 16, 2021

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Hey Upper East Siders, this past weekend something we knew would happen, happened. The Reboot of Gossip Girl became HBO Max’s most watched original series trending on Twitter, TikTok and all other social media platforms. The original Gossip Girl, unlike Bravo’s NYC Prep, was a huge juggernaut which aired on the CW for 6 glorious seasons from 2007 to 2012 and helped launch the mega careers of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Taylor Momsen into the stratosphere. One key member of this brilliant ensemble cast was Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played fan favorite Dorota, Blair Waldorf’s loyal housekeeper. We are thrilled to have Zuzanna here today to chat about the behind the scenes of making this brilliant, classic TV show. We chat with Zuzanna about how she was cast and what filming Gossip Girl was really like. We also chat about those infamous scenes between her and Leighton Meester, some of which will go down as the best in TV history. We also chat about now mega star Blake Lively and what the set was like on the days that then boyfriend, now husband, Ryan Reynolds came by for a visit. We talk about the critics reception of Gossip Girl and the resulting outcry from parents once the show aired. Shooting for the entirely of its run in NYC, we chat with Zuzanna about her favorite things in NYC. Of course, we need Zuzanna’s thoughts on where Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass would be today and would Dorota still be working for them? Of course, we also pay homage to its reality sister, NYC Prep. Might we see a cameo by Dorota in the now trending Gossip Girl Reboot? Well, you will just have to listen to find out.

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KEVIN O'LEARY (on Shark Tank, Being "Mr. Wonderful", Bethenny Frankel, Biz Advice & JLO)! Jul 15, 2021

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Kevin O’Leary steps Behind The Rope. Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful! Let us start at the beginning. Kevin talks about how he initially became involved with Reality TV SuperGuru Mark Burnett and how Shark Tank found its way into our lives all those years ago. Kevin talks about being the King of Mean, Shark Tank’s Simon Cowell, or, in other words, just brutally honest about the potential entrepreneurs’ likelihood of success. Of course we pay homage to Mr. Wonderful’s epic catch phrases about being crushed like cockroaches, taken out behind the barn and shot, your dead to me (a personal fav) and of course, how all roads lead back to Mr. Wonderful! On a more serious note, we chat the biggest deal in Shark Tank History - it was Kevin’s, his best and worst deal based on ROI, the ones that got away and if there are ever any products in the tank that go on to success of massive proportions that he just doesn't understand. Tipsy Elves, Scrub Daddy, Squatty Potty - we are looking at you. Of course we also discuss Mr. Wonderful’s colleagues on Shark Tank - Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Damon John as well as guest judges Alex Rodriguez and last, but certainly not least, our very own Skinny Girl Mogul, Ms. Bethenny Frankel. We break down many of the analytics behind the scenes like how many deals don’t close once filming is over, who makes the most deals, and who does Kevin lose most deals to. While we have one of the most brilliant business minds with us, we discussed what qualities make for a good entrepreneur, what is the biggest misconception amongst entrepreneurs, the 24/7 work ethic required, the biggest mistakes most business owners make and just how important is the person versus the product. We discuss the one thing Mr. Wonderful loves the most. M-O-N-E-Y - what it stands for, why he loves it so much, and why are most people shy about saying, “ I love Money”!!! We sure do! Finally, we break down what being a public figure is like - red carpets, celeb run ins, people running down the street screaming “Mr. Wonderful” and what an amazing byproduct that is all from a little show which has turned into an international global blockbuster of a sensation, Shark Tank!!!

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Kirsten Jordan (on Million Dollar Listing New York, NYC Real Estate, Real Housewives & More!) Jul 14, 2021

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Kirsten Jordan steps Behind Rope. The newest cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York is here to talk about what it’s like being the new kid on the block, the first woman for the NY franchise, and, what else, NYC Real Estate! Kirsten chats about her rise to the top, how Covid affected the market, the “joys” of virtual showings, fav areas in NYC and The Hamptons and what trends we can expect to see as 2021 plays out. Kirsten also chats about joining the “all boys club” on MDLNY, her first and current impressions of cast members Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant, Steve Gold and Tyler Whitman, who she would hire as her broker, the over the top open houses we have all become accustomed to each week on MDLNY, why looking at multi million dollar properties never gets old and some of the drama we can expect to see the rest of this brilliant season. On a more serious note, Kirsten chats about working with her husband Stefano Farsura, a successful NYC Real Estate Developer, both off and on camera and what being the “first woman broker” on MDLNY means to her. Finally, being a fan of Bravo before getting cast, Kirsten talks about the Bravolebrities she has met, who she wants to meet, upcoming BravoCon, and her west coast MDLLA colleagues. Two of our fav things - Bravo and Real Estate! Thanks for stopping by Kirsten!

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America's Next Top Model Eugena Washington (on Tyra, Producers, Judges & BTS Filming!) - Part I Jul 13, 2021

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America’s Next Top Model Second Runner Up, Eugena Washington, steps Behind The Rope. Checking in from her home in Los Angeles, California, Eugenia is here to tell it all and she DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK! One day, Eugena saw an “Apply Here” casting call on the CW Website for Cycle Seven of America’s Next Top Model. Always being called a Model in High School, she figured “why not” and sent her application in. That one click of a button led to an open casting call of over 2,000 Model Hopefuls. Over the course of two long days, those 2,000 were narrowed down to 50 and so on and so forth until Tyra Banks and The Executive Producers had their Cycle Seven cast chosen. Months later, she got the fateful call telling her to pack her bags and off to the infamous ANTM Model Apartment she went. As prepared as she thought she was, nothing could prepare Eugena for the reality of filming one of America’s notoriously most pressure filled reality shows. Pressure filled from the other models as well as pressure filled from Producers who Eugena is clear to point out, “were not our friends”. The 16 hour days with no sleep and cameras in your face the second you woke up certainly did not help at all. Eugena explains how she and the other Models were manipulated by Producers to bring the drama, how everything they said could and would be used against them, and how stressful the weekly eliminations were. Eugena also discusses famed Creative DIrector Jay Manuel as well as judges Janice Dickinson, Miss J, Nigel Barker and Twiggy. Finally, we discuss the woman, the myth, the diva, the legend, The One, The Only, Miss Tyra Banks! We are only getting started. Tune in now for Part I of our tell all sit down with Miss Eugena Washington.

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Elizabeth Vargas (on RHOC "One Season Wonder", RHOC Termination, The Cult, Heather Dubrow, Vargas Vodka & Braunwyn!) Jul 12, 2021

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The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Elizabeth Vargas steps Behind The Rope. With all this talk about Kelly Dodd and Braunwyn Windham-Burke being “out” of RHOC, has anyone stopped to think, or ask, “hey Elizabeth Vargas, how you doin’?” First things first, we chat with Elizabeth about how she is doing since receiving the news that she is no longer part of RHOC and will not be coming back for Season Sixteen. Then, we chat with Elizabeth about her RHOC experience - the good, the bad, the other - and what she will take away now joining the likes of Former Orange holder Peggy Sulahian and many others from various cities as part of the “One Season Wonder” Club. We address many fans’ criticism of ill fated Season 15 as “the worst in Housewives History” and break down exactly where and why it all went off the rails. We chat about how Elizabeth found out she was not continuing with Bravo, her shock level on a scale from one to ten about the decision, why she thinks the decision was made and her prior social media posts that she will definitely be back. Elizabeth also discusses her reaction to the fact that Kelly Dodd and Braunwyn Windham-Burke will also not be back - how surprised was she to learn of her co-stars’ fate and why she thinks they too will no longer be holding an Orange. Of course, we break down the remaining current cast of Emily, Gina, and Shannon analyzing whether each was a good decision as well as the return of Heather Dubrow and just how much Heather’s return played a role in any of these many decisions. With the old saying “misery loves company”, we need to know just who Elizabeth has heard from from casts past - Megan King Edmonds, Gretchen Rossi, Jesus Juggs, Gina Keough, Lynne Curtin and so on and whether, somewhere, Miss Victoria Gunvalson is whooping it up with an extra Tequila, preferably at Andales, now that Braunwyn is “off her show” (hey, don’t shoot the messenger just doing our job). Yes, we address Tamara Judge rumors that she will be back as a “friend of” and break down just how true we feel those are. Finally, Elizabeth addresses the many misconceptions she feels viewers have about her, how she would like to be remembered from her one season, whether she will be the next “Jill Zarin” who talks about Housewives for decades to come or be able to adequately move on with her life and, for anyone who loves vodka as much as we do, explains why Vargas Vodka is some of the best out there.

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Toni Basil (on "Mickey", Dance, Reese Witherspoon, Tina Turner, Bowie, Bette Midler, & Her Epic Career)! Jul 09, 2021

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Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you blow my mind. Hey Mickey, Hey Mickey. You know the rest. Everyone knows the rest! Toni Basil steps Behind The Rope. Yup, THAT Toni Basil who broke many records with one of the biggest hits and most catchy songs, well, ever. Toni is here to chat about her entire career, a career that has spanned a whopping six decades and still going strong. A career that includes dancing, choreographing, singing, and acting. We start at the beginning, Toni was drawn to the business at a young age with parents who were entertainers, taking up dance and cheering while in High School. Toni’s passion for dance, she was one of the seven original Lockers, landed her premiere gigs as a choreographer working with musical icons like Tina Tuner and David Bowie. Toni opens up about what working with each was like and what music legends she would still like to work with. Toni has also choreographed many of our fav films including “My Best Friends Wedding” - we chat about what working with Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz was like - and “Legally Blond” - we chat about the joys of teaching Reese Witherspoon moves and the infamous “bend and snap”. One Icon Toni has, not only worked with, but became close lifelong friends with is Bette Midler. Toni chats about what working with Bette is like and what it is like to be BFF’s with one of the most recognized women in the world. Toni chats about how she went from choreographer behind the camera to singer with “Mickey”, a song that tops every Top 100 songs of the 80’s list ever made. Toni chats about what it was like to be a singer in the early 1980s when contemporaries like Madonna were rising up the musical scene as well. We discuss the influence of MTV in helping make a singer’s career in the early 80s and the concept, dance, and look - she wore her original high school cheerleading sweater - she created for “Mickey” which helped make it one of the most played videos in MTV’s early days. A triple threat, Toni has also starred in many movies and TV shows working with greats like Robert Downy, Jr. and Penny Marshall. Toni chats about how the business has changed over the years, what she thinks of current music, who she would like to play her in the movie of her life, and what is next for the woman who just doesn’t want to slow down. Finally, we need to know about the last time she hit the town with BFF Bette Midler and just what do these two lifelong friends do for a girls night out. (For Part I of our chat With Toni Basil, See Air Date June 25th, 2021).

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Adela King (on Ladies of London, Hitting Rock Bottom, Recovery & "Run In" With Ghislaine Maxwell / Jeffrey Epstein) Jul 08, 2021

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Adela King, from Ladies of London, steps Behind The Rope. Starting at the beginning, we chat about Adela’s background, how she got cast on Ladies of London and what being a part of the show was like. Adela explains what her friendship with Caroline Stanbury was like before, during and after the show. She explains how that relationship changed as a result of being on Ladies of London and what Adela thought of Caroline’s announcement of divorce and new hot man. She also explains her current relationships with the other women from Ladies of London, Sophie Stanbury, Marissa Hermer, Juliet Angus, Caroline Fleming, Caprice Bourret, Juliet Montagu and Noelle Reno. Adela opens up about the “loss” of her children and very public end of her relationship with her ex-husband, both of which we saw play out on the hit Bravo show. Adela is also brutally honest about her addiction, what caused that, how she battled it for many years, what her rock bottom was and what it looked like and, finally, how she started to rebuild her life after hitting rock bottom. She is open when discussing that her rock bottom including trying to take her own like and explains what it takes to reach out for help and offers advice for anyone who needs it. Finally, we talk Ghislaine Maxwell. Adela explains how and where she met Ghislaine Maxwell, how that led to a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, and how Adela is very fortunate to be able to discuss this all here today! WOW. An episode not to be missed. Thank you Adela.

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