Truth Behind Milania Giudice Assault Arrest, RHOC Season 20 Trailer Analyzed & RHORI Reunion Looks Ranked
2026-06-17 | 44 mins.
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")
2026-06-17 | 52 mins.
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
2026-06-16 | 53 mins.
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
2026-06-15 | 51 mins.
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
2026-06-14 | 46 mins.
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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