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Kyle Richards Says Sister Kim Not Moving In With Her; Plus Excerpts From Kyle’s New Book & RHOBH Preview!

by Reality Tea on January 2nd, 2012

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards is now responding to reports which stated her sister Kim Richards planned to live with her upon release from rehab.

Late last week, reports came out that Kim had left rehab and was moving in Kyle for out patient care. It was later discovered that while Kim did attempt to leave rehab before the end of her 30 day mark, her loved ones convinced her to stay longer.

While talking to the Rumor Fix blog, Kyle made it clear that Kim, who has been living with her boyfriend Ken Blumenfeld, is moving into a new house once she leaves the Betty Ford Clinic. The rumor now is that Kim has broken up with boyfriend Ken who is said to be “controlling.”

“She won’t be living with me,” says Kyle, “We’re a little too old for that.” Kyle adds that her sister is, however, “doing really well.”

Sources tell the Rumor Fix blog that Kim has completed her 30 days in rehab, but the folks at the Betty Ford Center have recommended she stay for an additional 90 days of aftercare. Kim has reportedly agreed to stay at the facility until early February and will reevaluate things at that time.

A report came out days ago stating Kim was having a hard time in rehab and being defiant at times.

In other news, Kyle recently released her book titled — Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All.

~~Unfortunately~~ This isn’t a sordid tell-all as the book description promises Kyle will reveal “how she achieves that perfect mix of celebrity and normality. In this collection of the best tips, advice and strategies she knows, Kyle’s talking friend to friend so you can create that blend of glitz and know-how in your own life.”

Below is an excerpt from her book about infidelity —

“I know some people say that flirting can be totally innocent and harmless. I don’t agree. I believe that a relationship, especially after marriage, needs to be protected and sheltered from the outside forces that could potentially undermine it.

One incident, a single mistake, is one thing, but I would not tolerate a repeat offender.

A woman friend came to me once very upset, and she started crying because she did something with someone other than her husband. I took her hands and said, “Look at me. It did not happen. Do you understand me? Stop! It did not happen. You’re moving on and it didn’t happen. Because otherwise you’re going to ruin your life.” There’s no need to hurt the other person unless you’ve put him at risk and have a responsibility to let him know. Do what you need to do to acknowledge in yourself and to God what you did. Don’t forget it; just learn from it and try to move on. When you face conflict in your marriage, look at the bigger picture of what is valuable in your life and what you want to hang on to. That might mean forgiving your husband or yourself.”

So Kyle’s advice on infidelity is to not tell your partner? Interesting. Kyle also shares tips on her family, hair, men & her beauty in the book.

Moving on to tonight’s all new episode of the RHOBH. On the 17th episode this season titled Leis and Lies in Lanai, Taylor grapples with marital hardship as the other ladies fly to Hawaii for a sun-and-fun getaway. But there’s a nasty Hawaiian punch when Kim misses her flight. Worse, she misses her second flight as well.

The episode airs at 9/8c and a preview clip is below!

[Photo Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com]

TELL US – THOUGHTS ON KYLE’S COMMENT & HER NEW BOOK? PLUS THOUGHTS ON TONIGHT’S RHOBH EPISODE?

CLICK THE CONTINUE READING BUTTON TO SEE KYLE’S BOOK COVER & RHOBH PREVIEW!

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PHOTOS – Kim Kardashian’s $600k New Years Eve Celebration In Las Vegas! Will She Adopt To Rehab Her Image?

by Mary on January 2nd, 2012

Guess what time it is!? Kim K time! The beleaguered reality star who simply has nothing to do but run around seeking attention had quite the eventful year — she got married, she got divorced, she got annihilated for supposedly making $17M off that whole shebang and, then, she discovered she was a whole new person by visiting Haiti to shop for charity. But we already know all that — let’s focus on 2012 — it’s a whole new year for Kimmie Kakes and a new year brings new attention seeking behavior!

Now that she doesn’t have her over-the-top marriage to make people interested in her, Kim is apparently looking to pull a Sandy B. and adopt a baby as a single woman. Yes, this is news. And no, I didn’t make it up.

In Touch Weekly is reporting that while Kim visited Haiti last month under the pretense of volunteering with We Advance, Maria Bello‘s charity, she also paid a special visit to a Haitian orphanage! “She wants to adopt a Haitian baby, and she wants to do it as soon as possible,” an insider reports adding that Kim thinks becoming a mommy will be the perfect way to fix her damaged reputation!

Kim apparently believes adopting will give her an “earth-mother” appeal that will endear her fans. I mean look how well it worked for Angelina Jolie! Kim’s friend claims, “She’s telling friends she wants to adopt because of the awful living conditions she saw in Haiti, but it’s pretty obvious she’s only doing it to revive her image.” This newest stunt apparently has friends jokingly calling Kim “Mother Theresa.”

Kim’s friend worries that the ~~self-absorbed~~ independent 31-year-old Kim who couldn’t even share a closet with her husband isn’t ready to assume mommy-duties. “The idea of dirty diapers makes her gag,” Kim’s pal snarks. “She’s not ready to have a baby at all — she’s so focused on herself,” a friend explains. “She’s even said that she’s too into her career to have a baby.”

Indeed, Kim had that same fight with then husband Kris Humphries on her reality show Kourtney and Kim Take New York. This begs the question — Is Kim really so delusional as to consider standing on the red carpet and whining on camera a real career?

Another friend points out that Kim’s supposed adoration of her nephew Mason, 2, is all staged for the cameras and that Kim is actually disinterested in the toddler. “Kim treats him like an accessory, not a baby.”

“She plays with him when she’s posing for pictures, but otherwise she’s always too busy texting to have anything to do with him,” a friend insists. None of this seems to matter to Kim, who believes a baby will save her image and leave the public viewing her as a kind, compassionate and loving person. Kim has a need to be loved the mag reports and seeks validation from the public.

Moving right along the new and improved Kim rang in the new year by hosting a New Year’s Eve party at Tao in Las Vegas! Kim reportedly received $600,000 to grace fans (who paid $200 a pop) with her presence at the popular night club. That $600k can feed a lot of Haitians, Kim! Kim’s desperate for the spotlight Pimpmomager Kris Jenner also came along with her since she’s got no man to speak of.

The party was apparently packed — surprisingly. “It’s a tradition to ring in the new year here at Tao!,” Kim told The Hollywood Reporter. To go with her new image, Kim debuted some new bangs which she sported with a skin-tight white Gucci mini dress.

“I am ready to move forward and not look back. I learned a lot of about myself this past year and at the end of the day you always have to trust your gut,” Kim told THR of 2011. “You’ve got to believe in love. I still do.” Photos of Kim and Kris at Tao are below!

[Photo Credits: Judy Eddy/WENN.com]

IS KIM SERIOUS ABOUT ADOPTING OR IS THIS ANOTHER PLOY FOR ATTENTION? THOUGHTS ON KIM’S NEW YEARS EVE ATTIRE?

CLICK THE CONTINUE READING BUTTON TO SEE PHOTOS OF KIM AND KRIS RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR!

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PHOTOS – RHOBH’s Brandi Glanville Gets Married In Las Vegas!

by Reality Tea on January 2nd, 2012

We’re just days into 2012, and unfortunately for the sanctity of marriage, its stock continues to take a dip!

In today’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills news, Brandi Glanville ~~really wants some attention~~ has married again!

Yes, the RHOBH ~~extra~~ star tied the knot with Darin Harvey over the weekend in Las Vegas and tweeted all through the experience.

“Getting married @darinharvey !!!,” tweeted Brandi on Saturday night, later adding “Follow my new husband! @darinharvey. Getting my ring tomorrow! Yes I did really do it!”

In fact, Brandi even posted wedding photos (those are below) from her Vegas nuptials. Following Brandi’s tweets many fans began to wonder if she actually tied the knot and it turns out she really did!

Brandi confirms to E! News that her and Darin, a MMA talent manager (who she refers to as her BFF), did indeed get married. “Yes, we had a New Year’s ceremony,” Brandi said. “He is just a BFF — we will annul it.”

Indeed, hours after tying the knot, Darin, a single father, tweeted “Don’t worry @BrandiGlanville and I had a crazy Vegas moment. Getting annulled tomorrow.” Brandi also admitted to E! News that her decision to get married was a spontaneous and drunken one, saying, “It’s all a blur.”

So there you have it folks! Brandi is married… for the time being. Brandi’s ex-husband actor Eddie Cibrian, married ~~his former mistress~~ LeAnn Rimes back in April. Brandi’s wedding photos are below!

[Photo Credit: WENN]

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UPDATE – Brandi just posted the following on her twitter page following some backlash by fans –

“Its a new day & i’ve been reading all my replies & just wanna say I’m taking all ur comments seriously! Ringing in the new yr in Vegas w/ my gals & BFF of many yrs @darinharvey was SO much fun & we got carried away by getting married! I didn’t realize what we did wuld affect Others so seriously! in my head I was just having fun w/ my best friend who I adore & has been there for me during all my tuff times!

I didnt mean to offend anyone! I beleive everyone shud be able to get married & maybe even embarass themselves in Vegas ;). This yr has been. Great for me in many ways! Im gr8ful for all the ppl I met thru RHOBV. Bare w/ me, Im gonna make mistakes, but I always learn from them! xob.”

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Mob Wives Recap: Full Body Surgery, Full Body Smack Downs!

by Lauren on January 2nd, 2012

The last season of Mob Wives ended with a throw down and from the previews it seems like there’s more of the same this time around. I can’t wait! Last night, the ladies of Staten Island dealt with near death experiences and a celebration of life party that quickly turns sour.

The episode begins with Renee Graziano heading to the plastic surgeon to get a full body makeover. She wants a flat stomach and new bum. It looks like it’s going to be A LOT of work. Once she’s on the operating table Renee begins to get nervous. Her son checks in with the receptionist to see how she’s doing, and the camera man is kind enough to show us a giant piece of skin and fat they have removed from Renee’s body. Something tells me this isn’t going to end well.

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Love & Hip Hop’s Erica Mena Says VH1 “Misrepresented” Her; Yandy Smith and Kimbella Vanderhee Discuss Fight!

by Lauren on January 2nd, 2012

The ladies of Love & Hip Hop are no strangers to drama. In fact, the most recent episode highlighted a cat fight between Kimbella Vanderhee and video vixen Erica Mena.

Following the airing of the fist fight (which appeared largely instigated by Erica), Erica is now crying foul stating she was misrepresented on the show! Uh, uh. In an interview with Necole Bitchie, Erica claims VH1 edited her to be the bad guy and that the show is now ruining her modeling career because surely we all knew who she was before the show aired!

“My whole image in my career is now affected by this. I wanted them to pull this clip because I don’t want to show this side of me,” says Erica.

Erica adds: “[Kimbella] throwing that glass at me — like I said, whether cameras are there or not, how I reacted is just how I would react for any situation, whether I was on the show or not. Obviously my words hurt her so she decided to become a Basketball Wife and throw a glass at me so I had to be a Bronx b*tch and snuff her. It plays out how it plays out. I can’t really get into that point right now but that moment did backfire on me. There is the bad, there is the ugly, it is what it is.”

Meanwhile, TheYBF.com recently spilled the beans regarding a discussion with Yandy Smith who accounts for the brawl between her close friend and potential client. Yandy believes the drama is manufactured for the show by VH1. You don’t say! A portion of her interview is below.

YBF: Some people believe you’re an instigator, and you play like you have no idea what’s going on. And what we can’t understand is why does EVERYBODY want to fight Kimbella? Is she always the victim or do you call her out for her wrong doings as well?

Yandy: I know people have been calling me the Don King of reality tv, but what I want folks to know is that you only see 10 minutes out of a person’s 24 hour day. I am not all about money and I am a good friend. But this is a reality show…it’s for entertainment. These ladies and I are not really friends, but we are put in social interactions for entertainment purposes. And sometimes, things happen. The producers like to get a reaction because a good fight can lead to 3 million viewers.

As for Kimbella, she doesn’t play victim at all. But for whatever reason, a lot of people [on and off the show] hate on her. I have seen it with my own eyes….people want to pick on her. And now she is so used to people coming for her that she is a little sensitive. But once you break down that wall, she is a sweet girl. But she is not presented in the best light on this show for a number of reasons.

YBF: Any chance of you reconciling with Chrissy after the drama with Jimmy and Mama Jones and you dancing to Nancy’s song?

Yandy: I’ve said it before, I don’t have a problem with Chrissy. I never have. But I have always been close to Nancy. We have talked on the phone every day for the past 8 years. And I wasn’t trying to diss Chrissy when we danced to the song. But it’s like, if you are in the club and a song your favorite auntie made comes on…..you are going to dance! I was like, we in the club and they playing Nancy’s song! I didn’t think about how that made Chrissy feel…..but I did apologize.

TMZ is also reporting about Erica Mena’s latest scene, where she fought with Kimbella Vanderhee after stirring the pot to the point Kimbella had no recourse but to throw a drink her face. Kimbella says, according to the site, that Erica “wasn’t edited to look like the bad guy during their massive hair-pulling cat fight in this week’s episode — Erica WAS the bad guy… and VH1 just showed her for who she truly is.”

As you recall, Erica unleashed a verbal assault on Kimbella about her part in cheapening the video ladies’ persona. Erica believes that she was edited to look like the villain provoking the fight with her negative and aggressive conversation. Erica feels that VH1 portrayed her as a bully that hated Kimbella’s impact on the rap video world by working for less than deserved.

Kimbella is coming to the defense of VH1 after Erica cried foul that she was purposely made to look like the bad guy. Kimbella believes that what was shown on the episode was an accurate depiction of what actually happened, and the network did nothing to try to create more drama. She reveals, “VH1 didn’t do editing on anything with [Erica]. That’s who she is.” Kimbella insinuates Erica started the fight to boost her career as well as give herself relevance in the world of reality television.

Erica, playing by the P.R. playbook after the ladies’ knock-down-drag-out, promises the site, “I wish her well and much success in 2012. Have a happy new year!” Yeah. Because that is totally sincere!

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF ERICA AND YANDY’S INTERVIEWS? DO YOU THINK ERICA WAS EDITED TO BE THE BAD GUY? DO YOU BELIEVE YANDY IS INNOCENT OR A DRAMA STIRRER?

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Teen Mom’s Amber Portwood On Suicide Watch In Jail; Having A Hard Time

by Mary on January 2nd, 2012

Amber Portwood continues to remain in Indiana’s Madison County Jail after spending the holidays there, but things are not going well for the reality star who is now on suicide watch.

Amber is expected to stay behind bars until January 27th after she was locked up for probation violations and being found with over 40 pills for a controlled substance. According to sources, Amber, who testified last week that she felt “exploited” by appearing on Teen Mom and wants off the show, is being brutally harassed while incarcerated for her appearance on the reality show!

MailOnline is reporting that the 21-year-old Amber is having a horrible experience behind bars — which is the idea since it’s, you know, a punishment. “She’s barely eaten or had any sleep in over a week and she’s constantly being harassed in jail because of Teen Mom,” an insider reports.

“Amber thought because she was a celebrity she’d get out of jail within a few hours like Lindsay Lohan, but she definitely had a wake up call and hasn’t stopped crying since being locked up.” Unfortunately, Circuit Court Judge David Happe decided Amber should stay in the facility until her next hearing.

Faced with a month in jail (and possibly more) Amber has become more “depressed and alone” than ever after being constantly made fun of by other inmates. “She has barely eaten or slept in a full week after one girl purposely knocked over her food tray and another inmate threw toilet water in her face while she was trying to sleep.”

“Amber has already been moved twice from two other cell blocks because all the inmates were threatening her and she was scared she’d get beat up,” the insider continues. Because of the pressures she is now facing behind bars, “Amber recently told the guard if she was sent to prison she would kill herself which put the Teen Mom on temporary suicide watch.”

Adding to her volatile situation an insider reports that the “really depressed” Amber is without her psych meds because the jail allegedly “won’t give her any prescription medication for her anxiety.” Even worse for poor Amber she had no visitors on Christmas Day since she is only allowed visitors on Saturdays and Christmas fell on Sunday this year. Her mother Tonya has been her only visitor since her stay and she has not seen her daughter.

Amber reportedly called her ex-boyfriend Gary Shirley, but the conversation did not go well. “Amber called Gary and Leah on Christmas morning and had a meltdown on the phone after hearing Gary’s new girlfriend was spending the holiday with her daughter,” the insider revealed. “She cursed out Gary saying it was his fault she was in jail, but Gary told Amber she got what she deserved and hung up on her.”

“Amber feels threatened that she is being replaced as Leah’s mom and she didn’t even have a chance to buy her daughter Christmas gifts before going to jail.”

“Gary thinks Amber being in jail for a long period of time is a good thing for her, he thinks she needs to finally learn her lesson and suffer the consequences.” Amber’s mother does not agree — she believes leaving reality TV behind is the right choice for Amber and that to get her life back on track she needs to leave the show. She is working vehemently to get Amber released from her MTV contract!

“Amber’s mom [Tonya] said the only way she’ll help her get out is if she quits the show so they’re currently negotiating with MTV trying to get her out of her contract,” the insider adds. “I really think this is the final straw for Amber, she’s quitting Teen Mom for good.” A photo of Amber and Tonya leaving court is below.

[Photo Credit: SPLASH]

DOES AMBER DESERVE TO SERVE TIME? DO YOU THINK SHE WILL LEAVE THE SHOW?

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The Bachelor Premieres Tonight! Ben Flajnik Talks New Season; Plus What To Expect!

by Reality Tea on January 2nd, 2012

The ~~short~~ long wait is over as the new season of The Bachelor returns tonight on ABC!

On the 16th season of the ABC hit show, Ben Flajnik, who was rejected by Bachelorette Ashley Hebert last year after getting down on one knee to propose, returns to find love amongst 25 ~~desperate~~ eager bachelorettes!

When asked if he found love on the show, Ben plays coy stating “I obviously can’t tell you that. But I’m happy with my decision in doing the show. Another good experience. Another cathartic, therapeutic adventure for me.” Hint – He did and is now engaged!

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So what is Ben looking for in a potential mate? “It’s important for me to be with someone who’s well-rounded, cultured and flexible,” says Ben, 29. “Not someone who is so used to routine. Because my life is very sporadic. Being in the wine industry, no two days are the same. So those were important qualities that I looked for.”

Ben is also asked if he’s concerned that, you know, pretty much 99% of the show’s relationships end up not working out. “Relationships end whether you’re on a TV show or not. Some haven’t worked out and some have. There are some celebrated relationships on this show,” claims Ben. Good answer!

Ben also assures us that when “all of this is said and done, I just want to go back to my life in Northern California, where most people really don’t know who I am. And I’d prefer it that way.”

As for what we can expect on tonight’s premiere, sensitive New York blogger Jenna has an emotional breakdown over Ben while another contestant Monica — who is reportedly bisexual — shows more interest in a fellow contestant than in Ben! And Brittney tries to snag a first impression rose by bringing her Grandma on to meet Ben.

The Bachelor premieres tonight at 8/7c on ABC.

TELL US – THOUGHTS ON THE NEW SEASON OF THE BACHELOR & TONIGHT’S PREMIERE?

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RHOA’s Sheree Whitfield Talks Child Support & Kim’s Spinoff Drama! Peter Thomas Explains Absence at Cynthia’s Event

by Lauren on January 1st, 2012

What to expect in 2012? Lots of Housewives drama! Happy New Year, RT readers!

With the craziness of Real Housewives of Atlanta drawing to a close, ~~the ladies~~ Sheree Whitfield and househusband Peter Thomas are speaking to Us Weekly about the shenanigans we’ve seen on recent episodes. First up? Fallen friendships…

Since the beginning of reality time, there have been pals whose entire relationship has been shattered by the public nature of reality shows. The originals: The Simple Life’s Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie; the recent: Basketball Wives’ Jennifer Williams and Evelyn Lozada; and the volatile, wig-pulling, song-hating biffles: Kim Zolciak and Nene Leakes.

With Kim and new husband Kroy Biermann gaining their own spin-off on Bravo with Don’t Be Tardy for the Wedding (brilliant!), one cast member isn’t sharing in Kim’s success. Nene Leakes, 44, who had her share of pseudo-success outside the Bravo bubble with her stint on Celebrity Apprentice, is reportedly less than thrilled about her former friend’s new found projects.

Sheree Whitfield tells Us, “When Kim told me she was getting her own show, in the back in of my mind, I was like, I don’t know if someone else is going to be too happy. Especially when she thinks that she’s the star of the show.” Whoever could she be referring to in those statements? Sheree even goes as far as to suggest, “I’m sure Bravo hears about it every day.” Sounds like Kim doesn’t even need to get in the ring, as she’s got Sheree “checkin'” Nene for her!

In fact, a report came out earlier this year stating The Nene was threatening to quit the RHOA if Bravo didn’t offer her a spin-off stat!

Speaking of Sheree, the 41-year-old designer also opens up to the magazine about her ongoing battle over child support with ex-husband and former pro NFL footballer Bob Whitfield, 40. The couple has been disputing Bob’s contributions (which according to Sheree are non-existent) to the pair’s two children Kairo and Kaleigh. Sheree, who for a brief period enlisted the legal prowess of cast member Phaedra Parks, shares, “We’re still going through [the courts].”

Sheree believes she has reason for her extreme frustration, revealing, “[Bob’s] telling the judge, ‘She has money. I don’t work. I’m retired for X amount of years.'” Um, it doesn’t matter how much either party is making — both of them created those children! Both are responsible for supporting them. She rants (understandably), “He’s healthy! Go get your ass a job!” You tell him! Sheree believes that Bob is extremely “cocky” about the fact he’s not making payments. That’s not good!

Finally, the magazine reports on purported tension between newlyweds Peter Thomas, 51, and Cynthia Bailey, 44. As you all remember, Cynthia just proudly opened her own modeling agency… while husband Peter critiqued her every move and left before his wife could even welcome the crowd. Peter isn’t the most beloved househusband (unless you’re Nene!), as he’s given negative interviews about his wife’s friends and got into a verbal altercation with Phaedra’s husband Apollo Nida at Kim’s baby shower! The nerve!

While on the episode Cynthia was very upset by her husband’s unexplained absence, Peter gives his side of the story to Us, stating, “I left because I was extremely tired. I didn’t think I would hurt Cynthia’s feelings. I am one hundred percent supportive of everything she does.” As for offending his wife’s cast mates, “If what I say rubs them the wrong way, that’s their problem!” That is one way to look at it, I guess.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE US WEEKLY REPORTS? IS NENE JEALOUS OF KIM’S SPIN-OFF? SHOULD BOB BE PAYING CHILD SUPPORT TO SHEREE? THOUGHTS ON PETER’S “SUPPORTIVE” HUSBAND ACT?

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