What happened on Scary Island with Kelly Bensimon? RHONY
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What happened on Scary Island with Kelly Bensimon? RHONY

ByVioleta Idyll

One of the most remembered and referenced episodes of Real Housewives of New York is known as “Scary Island” because that’s what Kelly Bensimon called it. The episode, which is number 12 of Season 3, is called “Sun, Sand and Psychosis.” It originally aired on May 20, 2010. Ramona Singer hosted Bethenny Frankel, Alex McCord,…

RHONY’s Simon van Kempen is a lawyer in Australia now
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RHONY’s Simon van Kempen is a lawyer in Australia now

ByAsa Hawks

Whenever we do a Real Housewives “Where Are They Now?” story, it’s usually not a happy ending, and it often involves a mug shot photo, foreclosure, and/or bankruptcy. But, for The Real Housewives of New York City OGs Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen, their post-Bravo fairy tale is one that is both a happy…

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PHOTOS All the fake tabloid covers from Couples Therapy

ByAsa Hawks

The newest batch of celebrity relationship train wrecks made their debut last week as the second season of VH1’s Couples Therapy kicked off. As part of the premiere, fans were given the back story on all of the “celebrity” cast members, including numerous tabloid covers featuring the cast members. Oh wait, none of these cast members are big enough to be on the covers of tabloids. That’s OK though, VH1 just made some up for you. In perhaps the greatest waste of time in human history I have captured all of the fake tabloid covers used in the premiere episode, carefully edited them in Photoshop, and compiled them for you here!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Total tearfest highlights Couples Therapy Season 2 Supertrailer

ByDarren O

In what looks like one glorious heaping hot mess of reality bliss, VH1 has rolled out the Supertrailer for their upcoming 2nd season of Couples Therapy. The big get for the show was Doug Hutchison and his teenage bride Courtney Stodden but most of the other participants manage to squeeze out some serious eyewater while going through the on-camera rigors of trying to straighten out their relationships. Get yo’ tissues ready for almost 4 minutes of train wreck joy and a gallery of screen grabs featuring almost everybody, including the doc, crying.

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Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen to appear on Couples Therapy season 2

ByLindsay

Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen haven’t been off TV for long, and already another network has come knocking at their door wanting them on their reality show. It was announced today that the Big Apple duo will be on VH1’s second season of Couples Therapy! This makes them the first axed Real Housewives of New York stars to make a reality TV return. (Though not on a reality show, Jill Zarin will also be returning to the small screen by joining Good Afternoon America for a weekly segment discussing reality TV. Kelly Bensimon, you’re up next!)

Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen in Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein costumes
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PHOTOS Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen in Lily and Herman Munster costumes

ByAsa Hawks

Former Real Housewives of New York City stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen aren’t going to let a little firing get in their way of having a blast! The couple livened up the red carpet at the Pop Art Halloween event last night in hilarious Lily and Herman Munster costumes.

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Real Housewives of New York firings confirmed by Bravo, the ladies respond

ByAsa Hawks

After days of tepid denials and “nothing’s official yet” statements, the rumors that surfaced earlier this week claiming that Bravo is cleaning house on the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City have finally been officially confirmed by the network. Keep reading for the responses from those let go, including Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen and Cindy Barshop!

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Sonja Morgan confirms Real Housewives of New York City firings

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Sonja Morgan talked with US magazine at an event Thursday night just after finding out from her producer that Jill, Kelly, Alex and Cindy would indeed not be back for Season 5 of the show. Keep reading for quotes from Sonja including what she thinks her cast mates’ next career moves might be.

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Jill, Kelly, Alex, Cindy fired from Real Housewives of New York City

ByStarcasm Staff

It’s been rumored for months that Bravo was planning on overhauling the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City and that appears to be the case as Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord (which include’s Alex’s husband, and honorary “housewife,” Simon van Kempen), and Cindy Barshop were all reportedly contacted by Bravo earlier today and told they would not be back for the fifth season of the reality series. Keep reading to see what Jill, Alex, Simon and Cindy had to say about the news!

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PHOTOS Real Housewives show up to support Andy Cohen at his Hamptons magazine cover party

ByAsa Hawks

Life just keeps getting better for Bravo executive producer and Watch What Happens: Live! host Andy Cohen! On the same day that it was announced he had signed a book deal with Henry Holt publishing the exuberant joy spreader was the guest of honor at a party celebrating his cover story in the latest issue of Hamptons magazine! Keep reading for lots of dandy Andy and find out which housewives came out to support their gaytriarch. (The answer may surprise you!)

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NYC Househusband Simon van Kempen keeps it ‘real’ with debut single

ByDarren O

New York City Househusband Simon van Kempen has joined the stanks ranks of Danielle Staub, Kim Zolciak and The Countess by releasing {gasp} his own song. It’s called “I Am Real” and it’s a dark exploration of Simon’s inner demons, that you can dance to! Take a listen if you dare.

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PHOTOS Real Housewives of New York City Season 4 premiere party

ByAsa Hawks

Tonight is the season premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City on Bravo and the ladies got together Tuesday night for a premiere party at Covet in NYC to celebrate the event!

Jill Zarin and Countess LuAnn were the only cast members absent from the festivities as Ramona Singer, Alex McCord (with honorary housewife Simon van Kempen), Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan and Bethenny Frankel replacement Cindy Barshop were all looking great in a wide variety of formal and informal attire. Keep reading for the pics and find out which surprising gal took home my best-dressed honors!

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Real Housewives of New York City gets official premiere date, powerhouse preview

ByDarren O

YES! The Real Housewives of New York City have an official new release date and it is very soon! Even better than that Bravo has pieced together a preview that DESTROYS the rumors that the show was initially pushed back due to any lack of drama. How about Sonja showing her backside literally and figuratively, Zarin on the warpath, Alex informing Kelly that her perspective is skewed, full on sprawled out bed tears and Ramona insulting an entire country in under 5 seconds!?!

Read on for the premiere date, see the explosive season 4 preview video and then catch a quote and pic of Sonja in a vamped up Victorian outfit that would make a sailor blush. The apples of our eye are back from the Big Apple!

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PHOTOS Real Housewives of New York City invade New York Fashion Week

ByDarren O

So what are the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York City to do since their premiere was pushed back and replaced with a new batch of Housewives from South Beach? Well they hit the streets of the NYC and made themselves very public during New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 of course! Check out some great photos of our big apple bites looking glam and hitting the fashion scene including Jill Zarin taking her turn on the catwalk for designer Zang Toi!

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PHOTOS Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen in Antony and Cleopatra costumes for 2010 Dream Halloween

ByAsa Hawks

I’ve been anxiously awaiting the first celebrity Halloween costumes of the year so imagine my joyous surprise when the cherry poppers turned out to be two of my favorite Real Housewives: Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen! The Big Apple mom and pop brought their two “chums” out to the 2010 Dream Halloween at Capitale in New York City on October 24, 2010. Alex was a smashing Cleopatra and Simon made for a mighty fine Roman metrosexual in his matching Antony costume while the two boys wore adorable Iron Man and Avatar Na’vi costumes.

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Real Housewives of New York’s Alex McCord signed a modeling contract!

ByStarcasm Staff

Take that Jill Zarin! Alex McCord now has a modeling contract! Bravo’s production team filmed Alex on the runway during Brooklyn Fashion Week, and now Zap2It reports she’s joined the celebrity division of New York Model Management. She’ll be managed by Corey Bautista who’s been featured as a judge on “Make Me  a Supermodel.” During…

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Real Housewives of New York beefs explained: What did Bethenny Frankel do to Kelly Bensimon and why is Alex McCord so angry at Jill Zarin

ByStarcasm Staff

If you’re watching Season Three of The Real Housewives of New York, you know all is not well in Housewives Land. Except for Ramona, Ramona is currently riding on some sort of peaceful cloud (sometimes enhanced by Pino Grigio). The newest “wife”, Sonja Morgan, also possesses a strange serenity not often found in Housewives. She’s…

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VIDEO – Real Housewives of New York, Bethenny Frankel opens up about her father on Ramona Singer’s yacht trip

ByStarcasm Staff

On tonight’s episode of Real Housewives of New York, Ramona Singer takes a few of the wives (minus Jill, Luann and Jennifer Gilbert) on a yacht trip to St. John’s. Minus a few minor snafus between Bethenny and Kelly, they seem to have a low-key good time. Bethenny, who has just learned that she’s pregnant,…

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Book Review: RHNY Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen’s Little Kids, Big City

ByStarcasm Staff

On the first season of Real Housewives of New York Alex McCord and her hip-attached Simon van Kempen acted like ridiculous social climbers. They spoke in haughty tones about getting in the social papers after visiting the Met’s Grand Opening, avoiding nonexistent paparazzi, grotesque sneers about “living in the suburbs,” and conspicuously blowing tens of…

Bethenny Frankel arriving for her New York City wedding
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Bethenny Frankel wedding photos!

ByAsa Hawks

Real Housewife of New York City Bethenny Frankel became a real Real Housewife of New York City tonight by marrying boyfriend and future baby daddy Jason Poppy in an intimate, closed ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. Click to see photos of RHONYC arrivals Ramona, Mario, Alex, Simon and Bethenny!

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Is Simon van Kempen actually gay?

Bycarrieglass

Tonight on The Real Housewives of New York City the truth about Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen’s relationship leaks out. You see, Simon is Alex’s “night gay or guy” she has a “day gay” as well. His name is “Eric” or “Derek,” and I guess he follows her around and gays out during the…

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Real Housewives of New York, New Jersey, and Kandi Burruss to compete on Millionaire

ByStarcasm Staff

Block out your calendars now because starting February 22 a week-long themed Who Wants to Be A Millionaire: The Real Housewives of Millionaire will pair of Real Housewives from New Jersey, New York (minus Danielle Staub and Bethenney Frankel), and Kandi Burruss from Atlanta with real housewives (you heard right, real ones without television shows!)…