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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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SHAMAN DUREK (on The Dark Side of Reality TV, BFF Gwyneth Paltrow, Dating a Princess & Bling Empire) Jan 01, 2026

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Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily life and what is needed in order to gain complete peace of mind in the fast paced world we live in today. Deemed “Shaman to the Stars”, we discuss other famous clients, besides our favs over on Bling Empire, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Nina Dobrev, and Chord Overstreet. In fact, Gwyneth is one of Shaman Durek’s best friends and we chat about what that is like. It is clear Shaman Durek is living an authentic life, even if that life involves dating a member of The Royal Family, The Princess of Norway. Finally, we ask Shaman Durek if he has picked up on any vibes from Behind The Rope during our time together and if he can advise us on how to live a happier, kinder, more peaceful life. Happy New Year!

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Dorit's Plans For a Sugar Daddy, Howard Stern Comes For Erika & Truth Behind Teresa/ Melissa's Xmas Eve Dec 31, 2025

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It’s a holiday miracle, Teresa and Melissa have spent Xmas eve together. Teresa, Luis and Gia tasted Mel’s sprinkle cookies and hell hath frozen over but there is much more than meets the eye. Dorit is rumored to be on the hunt for a sugar dad as the harsh realities of managing her own finances has taken front and center stage. Howard Stern comes for Erika Jayne, praises Rachel Zoe and has a few questions for Daddy Cohen. Kim Zolciak owes tons of money to the IRS to no ones surprise. Last, but not least, Stacey Rusch has a holiday message for Gizelle we just cannot get enough of.

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Our Annual TOP TEN WORST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown (Who Made The List & Why) Dec 30, 2025

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Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will take the top coveted spot from Housewives past and present. Tamra Judge, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Heather Gay, Karen Huger, Gretchen Rossi… Which of these ladies have made it to our “Worst Of” list? Only one way to find out. Press Play.

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Our Annual TOP TEN BEST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown (Who Made The List & Why) Dec 29, 2025

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Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2025. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current hot tea thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will take the top coveted spot from Housewives past and present. Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice, Nene Leakes, Melissa Gorga, Meredith Marks, Gizelle Bryant, Lisa Barlow, Bethenny Frankel… Which of these ladies have made it to our “Best Of” list? Only one way to find out. Press Play.

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RHOC Cast Firings, Wendy's Legal Setback & More Fake RHONJ Lies Dec 28, 2025

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RHOC Cast Firing and Quitting rumors surface with many fan favs said to have either just walked out the door or about to be given their pink slip as the Season 20 cast is expected to be announced any moment now. RHONJ fake news arises but all is not as meets the eye. Wendy and Eddie Osefo suffer legal setbacks. Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin enter therapy. Heather and Terry Dubrow face shocking marriage rumors. Kelly Dodd acts out again and oh, so very much more.

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NIKKI BLONSKY (on Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Hairspray & The Pitfalls of Hollywood) Dec 28, 2025

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Nikki Blonsky steps Behind The Rope. Nikki chats with us about what it was like to land the breakout role of Tracy Turnblad in the film version of the iconic Hairspray. We chat about all the details from the audition process, to the mind of John Waters to how life changed after the film came out and made her a household name. Of course, we chat about some of Nikki’s Hairspray co-stars such as Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta and Queen Latifah. We also chat about some of the original film’s stars such as Debbie Harry, Ricki Lake & Divine. On a more serious note, we discuss the pressures of being type cast in Hollywood, how Nikki found it hard to find work after Hairspray, the pitfalls of fame and the best and worst parts about “the business”. Nikki was also on two of our fav shows, Ugly Betty and Smash. Finally, Nikki talks dating and just how Zac Efron seems to work his way into every date she has.

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Kyle Finally Explains Why She Broke Up w/ Morgan, Vicki Warns RHOC Cast, Dorit's Cluelessness & RHOP Recap Dec 27, 2025

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After watching this week’s RHOP, one thing has become very clear. RHOP footage is expected to be center stage as evidence used against Miss Wendy Osefo in her fraud case. We break down this week’s episode with one very angry Mama Osefo, Ashley and Charrisse’s son Jackson get physical, Angel is outed and evicted and, as usual, Stacey keeps it light, bright and classy. In other news, Vicki warns her RHOC cast mates, calls RHOC stupid, shades Heather Dubrow and Slade and last, but not least, defends Katie Ginella. Tommy & MJ reach a custody agreement. Dorit shocks everyone with her cluelessness, especially Amanda Frances. Bronwyn starts over. Finally, Kyle explains exactly why she broke up with Morgan Wade. Way to bury the lead.

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Dorit & Kyle Come To Blows, Katie Ginella’s RHOC Return & What Joe Gorga Refuses To Do w/ Teresa and Luis Dec 26, 2025

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Katie Ginella’s plan to return to the OC is in full effect. RHOBH is having a season but fans still seem to have a lot of issues with Kyle as her and Dorit are heading towards blows. Erika tries to start over again. Joey Gorga refuses to do one major thing with Teresa and Luis. Last, but not least, we uncover the real reasons RHONJ is still on pause.

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Jacqueline Laurita To Join RHOC, Heather Gay Is Petrified of Jen Shah, Nene’s Return & Gia Shocks Everyone Dec 25, 2025

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Vicki is headed to RHUGT Girls Trip. Nene is in talks to join her too. Jacqueline Laurita is headed to RHOC. VPR is back on the air. Rachel Zoe is on RHOBH. As we end the year, nostalgia reigns supreme. In other news, Heather Gay is petrified of Jen Shah now that she is a free woman. Gia shocks everyone. Luann wins big. Bronwyn moves forward with her divorce. Last, but not least, Dorit looks ahead to life after PK.

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BRENDA K. STARR (on Friendship & Fall Out w/ Mariah Carey, Tommy Mottola & Wendy Williams' Involvement) II Dec 25, 2025

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Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a party on behalf of Mariah and, as they say in the biz, the rest is history. Brenda opens up about what Tommy was really like both as a person and as a Record Exec who helped launch her career. Brenda also discusses how she really feels about Mariah covering "I Still Believe”, which has now become one of her biggest hits, breaks down where Mariah’s “diva” and “difficult” reputation originates from, and discusses how true she feels those monikers are. She spares no detail in explaining exactly why her and Mariah no longer speak and what she would say if she crossed paths with her today. Why does it not shock us that the name Wendy Williams comes up in this conversation. There was also Mariah’s wedding and being seated at a table with both Gloria Estefan and Barbara Streisand. Of course, we delve deep into Mariah’s “The Meaning of Mariah” book which hit shelves last year - Brenda shares her thoughts, discusses what is accurate and what she would like to rebut, Mariah’s short lived reality docu series “Mariah’s World” - Stella, Bryan, Nick Cannon, and the many misconceptions in the media about Brenda’s relationship past and present with Mariah Carey. Since it is Christmas and all…. Part II Starts Now.

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