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PHOTOS Tamra Barney in hot, hot, HOT pink at Teri Hatcher charity yard sale

The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Barney has made a complete turnaround this season, going from a distraught housewife trapped in a toxic relationship to vivacious lady-kissing poster child for self-confidence and fun! See pictures of Glamra and her sexy new man Eddie Judge bringin’ the sexy to Teri Hatcher’s Red Carpet Yard Sale charity event this weekend!

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VIDEO Did Donn get Vicki Gunvalson pregnant while she was still married to Michael Wolfsmith?

In tonight’s episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County fans are subjected to treated to another California Dinner Party From Hell as Vicki Gunvalson and her husband Donn continue their marital implosion with a terribly awkward and vitriolic discussion about why they never had kids together. Keep reading to watch the preview clip and read some entries from Vicki’s embittered ex-husband Michael Wolfsmith that suggest the issue is more complicated than Vicki and Donn let on!

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Gretchen Rossi before and after plastic surgery photos

Gretchen Rossi has before denied having plastic surgery (though she is open about getting regular Botox injections to stave off wrinkles,) but some new photos have surfaced of Gretchen in high school (when she was Gretchen Forward), and it just doesn’t look like the same face. First of all her nose is bit thinner now,…

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PHOTO Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson on the cover of Cabo Social Magazine

Kelly Bensimon may have been on the cover of Playboy and Kim Zolciak’s baby bump may have been featured on Life & Style, but neither of those compare to the blond matriarchs of Orange County Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson who shared their lovely faces and ample bosomry on the cover of Cobao Social magazine’s 5th Anniversary Issue! Keep reading to see the Orange County bounty and find out which ’80s television star Tamra Barney is planning on spending Cinco de Mayo with in Vegas!

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Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley sued over makeup line by RonAnn Meyers

Is it just me or does it seem like 80% of all court cases involve reality stars? And I think half of those involve either Gretchen Rossi or Slade Smiley.

The latest legal issues for the handsome Real Housewives of Orange County couple involve Gretchen Rossi’s cosmetics line Gretchen Christine Beaute and her former partner, makeup artist RonAnn Meyers. On April 13, 2011 Meyers filed a 37-page lawsuit against Gretchen and Slade asking for more than $100,000 in damages for “breach of oral contract,” “Fraudulent conspiracy” and “fraud/deceit” among other things. Keep reading for a summary of the suit as well as bullet points for RonAnn’s claims.

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VIDEO – Gretchen Rossi doesn’t like “Tubba Wubba” Slade Smiley

The rest of the world gets annoyed at Slade for just being Slade, but his girlfriend/business partner Gretchen Rossi also has her limits. Gretchen’s tolerance for Slade is negatively correlated with his waistline. In an earlier episode this season, Gretchen got annoyed when Slade ordered pasta at dinner, calling him “Tubba Wubba,” and complaining that…

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PHOTOS Alexis Bellino in black leather at Gallery Nightclub grand opening

It seems like we’ve seen a little less of Alexis Bellino on this season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, but she’s more than making up for it off the camera, showing off her Hometown Hottie figure at numerous public appearances.

The latest Alexis sighting was at the Gallery Nightclub grand opening held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where the aspiring fashion designer outshined birthday girl Kourtney Kardashian in a sexy black leather mini-dress!

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RHOC’s Gretchen Rossi ordered to pay $40,000+ to Jay Photoglou

The embittered legal battle between The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Gretchen Rossi and former boyfriend Jay Photoglou has taken another step in Photoglou’s favor as an Orange County Judge rules the bombshell blond must fork over $40,799.38 in attorney’s fees “after several of the claims she made in her lawsuit were dismissed.” That’s right, Gretchen is forking out the big bucks because of her defamation suit against Jay! D’oh!

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PHOTOS Peggy Tanous on Bench Warmer pin-up trading cards as Peggy Tyler

Peggy Tanous is the latest leggy addition to The Real Housewives of Orange County and although her amazing figure and long blond hair may make it hard to distinguish her from her similarly endowed cast mates she does has one thing about her that is completely unique in the entire Bravo housewives realm: she has a rookie card! Keep reading to see scans of my collection of Bench Warmer pin-up trading cards featuring Peggy Tanous under the name Peggy Tyler in various states of undress! (SFW)

PHOTOS Buy your own Alexis Bellino diamond trucker cap
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PHOTOS Buy your own Alexis Bellino diamond trucker cap

You can now add blinged-out hipster wear to the growing list of products available from Bravo’s entrepreneurial batch of Real Housewives thanks to Orange County’s Alexis Bellino!

The bombshell blond was sporting a diamond-stranded trucker hat in last week’s episode and there was an instant influx of fans wanting to own their own debutant trailer gear. No need to fear hat lovers! Alexis teamed up with Glitzy Bella (who I assume made Alexis original dome topper) and you can now buy your own diamond trucker cap in five different colors.

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PHOTOS Bikini-clad Tamra Barney and shirtless Eddie Judge looking muy caliente in Mexico

Continuing her newly rediscovered zest for life, The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra and her new dapper dude Eddie Judge are currently enjoying a fun-filled vacation in Mexico where they were photographed yesterday wearing very little and riding a jet ski. Keep reading to see Tamra’s Brazilian Booty Workout results and let a shirtless Eddie Judge remind you why Tamra seems so sexually re-energized of late!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Peggy Tanous at 2011 Bravo Upfront

In conjunction with the season finale of Top Chef All Stars Bravo held three separate Upfront parties in New York City, Chicago and Hollywood. As you probably already know we here at Starcasm are absolute Bravolebrity addicts so we were like deer caught in the headlights with all the amazing photos of pretty much every body that is a body on Bravo!

So where to begin? I think as a kind gesture to Bravo’s most recent inductee into the Housewives franchise we will feature Peggy Tanous from The Real Housewives of Orange County, who went all out with a wildly fun animal print dress and an even wilder and funner (?) hairdo!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Tamra Barney and Fernanda Rocha pose topless for “No H8” campaign

For the second week in a row Tamra Barney fans got a sizzling treat as the The Real Housewife Divorcee of Orange County took her clothes off yet again for a racy NO H8 photoshoot with her sexy lesbian friend and trainer, Fernanda Rocha! Keep reading to watch the video clip and see some racy topless lady pond pics! (SFW) (D’oh!)

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Is Tamra Barney engaged to Eddie Judge? Tamra clarifies the marriage rumors

Fans of The Real Housewives of Orange County were a bit shocked when they read yesterday’s article on RadarOnline.com originally titled “OC Housewife Tamra Barney Tells Radar: I’m Getting Married!” Read Tamra’s response to the inevitable onslaught of wedding and engagement rumors! Is she getting married or not?!?

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AUDIO – Listen to Gretchen Rossi’s new dance song: “Revelation”

Gretchen Rossi is not stopping her crusade to be a singing Real Housewife (how many of these can the world possibly hold?) Last year she released “Nothing Without You,” a tribute to her late fiance Jeff Bietzel. Her new tune is a dance mix called “Revelation.” Catch the revelatory magic below: This video was actually…

Did Tamra Barney date Fernanda Rocha?
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Did Tamra Barney date Fernanda Rocha?

Newly divorced Tamra Barney has been spending a lot of quality time with lesbian belly dancer Fernanda Rocha on the first two episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Tamra often references their flirting (which includes kissing on the lips.) Were they ever more than just friends?

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Are Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley engaged?

The reality show relationship of Real Housewives of Orange County’s Slade Smiley and Gretchen Rossi may make it to the engagement stage. It’s been rumored for months that Slade proposed to Gretchen during the current season’s finale party. It makes for a neat conclusion to Gretchen’s storyline of deciding whether or not she’s ready for…

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Has Fernanda Rocha been bumped from the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County?

I don’t know about you, but I was pretty excited to see lesbian Brazilian Booty Workout hottie Fernanda Rocha join the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County this season. Tamra’s exotic friend and trainer was supposed to join newbie Peggy Tanous as a full-time cast member, but all of Bravo’s marketing seems to suggest she may end up as just a peripheral character. Keep reading for my unbelievably impressive detective skills and see all the mounting circumstantial evidence I’ve accumulated!

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PHOTOS Simon Barney’s new girlfriend Kay

In a previous post I revealed that The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Simon Barney appears to have moved on after his less-than-amicable split from wife Tamra Barney. At the time all we knew was that he had a girlfriend and that she was an attractive brunette. I’m happy to announce that in addition to some more photos, including the happy couple together, we now have a name!

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RHOC’s Jim and Alexis Bellino home foreclosure canceled

The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Jim and Alexis Bellino have claimed all along that reports of their filing for bankruptcy and losing a $5 million home to foreclosure have been greatly exaggerated and judging from the fact that the home is no longer scheduled for auction it appears they were right! Keep reading for their lawyer’s official statement as well as photos of the gorgeous Newport Beach property, currently available as a short sale for $3.395 million.

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VIDEO Real Housewives of Orange County Season 6 trailer with Peggy Tanous and Fernanda Rocha!

The original Bravo Housewives franchise is BACK! Or at least will be back on March 6 when The Real Housewives of Orange County return for their sixth season of gabbery, fabbery and sneaky backstabbery! Keep reading to watch the preview trailer and find links that should get you all caught up on the off-season West Coast mama drama!

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Jim and Alexis Bellino issue statement about bankruptcy rumors

Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Alexis Bellino and her husband Jim Bellino have issued an official statement clarifying bankruptcy rumors that began last week after it was revealed one of their companies had filed for Chapter 11. In the statement the Bellinos clarify that it wasn’t personal bankruptcy and that their financial situation is stable, the move was simply a way to buy time for renegotiating the mortgage on their house and prevent foreclosure procedures from moving forward. Keep reading for the full statement (and a knockout photo of Alexis!).

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RHOC Jim and Alexis Bellino declare bankruptcy, losing house to foreclosure

Jim and Alexis Bellino are the latest Real Housewives couple to financially crumple under the weight of living above their means to keep up appearances. On the heels of news that the pair are losing their house to foreclosure, Jim’s real estate company Global Marine, Inc has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to the OC…

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PHOTOS Alexis Bellino’s new fashion line “Alexis Couture”

Alexis Bellino is not just the sexy blond star of The Real Housewives of Orange County any longer. The 33-year-old housewife is looking to capitalize on her new-found fame with a brand new fashion line called Alexis Couture! See preview photos of Alexis modeling some of her own designs and giving She By Sheree a serious run for the money!

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PHOTOS RHOC’s Alexis Bellino in a Queen of Hearts Halloween costume

I never thought I’d be saying this, but I think The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Alexis Bellino is giving Kim Kardashian a run for her money!

Both women celebrated Halloween Alice in Wonderland style by donning racy lacy Queen of Hearts costumes and both women pulled it off wonderfully! Keep reading to see photos of Alexis and compare the two Halloween queens!

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RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson recovering from surgery for bleeding ulcers

It’s been a rough couple weeks for Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County. The Bravo matriarch filed for divorce from her husband of 16 years, Donn, on Ocotober 18 and now she is recovering from a very serious surgical procedure to repair bleeding ulcers. Keep reading for more details about what was wrong and how Vicki’s doing now!

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A Real Housewives product pushing photo gallery

All of our favorite reality wives have one common bond it seems. The Real Housewives can really sell some product! If you spend part of your day checking out photo galleries of the reality queens like I do it becomes apparent that the whole franchise was created to get these shillers out to the masses and sell, sell, sell.

Check out this gallery of the product pushing ladies doing their part to help America recover from the current financial crisis.

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PHOTOS Tamra Barney’s ex Simon Barney has a new girlfriend!

After a volatile meltdown of his marriage to Tamra Barney, Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Simon Barney appears to have moved on and found a new girlfriend! Check out photos of his attractive new sweetheart and read what he had to say about her on Facebook!

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Vicki Gunvalson and son Michael comment on divorce announcement

Real Housewives of Orange County fans were shocked by reports earlier today that the show’s matriarch Vicki Gunvalson filed for divorce from husband of 16 years, Donn Gunvalson. Keep reading for Vicki and her son Michael’s responses to the split.

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RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson files for divorce

So much for renewing their vows! Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Vicki Gunvalson filed for dissolution of marriage from husband Donn Gunvalson Monday in Orange County Superior Court! The couple have been married since 1994 and renewed their vows in 2009 in an emotional ceremony that aired on the show last season.

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PHOTOS Is Real Housewives of Orange County’s Peggy Tanous model Peggy Tyler?

It was announced in August that 41-year old Peggy Tanous of Irvine, California would be joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County for Season 6. Aside from her marriage to internet designer and marketer Micah Tanous in 2005 and the fact that she is a long-time friend of fellow cast member Alexis Bellino there is very little information about Peggy Tanous on the internet. BUT, there is a lot of information about blond bombshell Peggy Tyler! See our Pulitzer Prize worthy evidence gathering linking the two Peggys, including lots and lots of bikini and lingerie photos just to be sure!

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PHOTOS VIDEOS Meet Fernanda Rocha, new Real Housewives of Orange County cast member

The latest addition to the Real Housewives of Orange County is the hot-bodded Brazilian fitness instructor Fernanda Rocha who you might remember giving the ladies a “Brazilian Booty workout” in Season 5. Find out all you need to know about the self-made Rocha including her fondness for swimming in the lady pond and propensity for wearing teeny tiny bikinis! (Includes photos, videos, a brief bio and lots of links)

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Simon Barney arrested for throwing dog leash at Tamra Barney

Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Barney called police after her estranged husband Simon Barney allegedly threw a dog leash at her at their home Monday evening! Find out the reported ridiculous reasons for the argument as well as all the details on Simon’s arrest, including his mug shot.

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VIDEO: Newest RHOC cast member Peggy Tanous infomercial

Radar has announced the newest blond addition to Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County. It is long time family friend of current cast member Alexis Bellino, 41-year-old model and spokesperson Peggy Tanous from Irvine. Check out Peggy doing her thing in an infomercial promotion for her web entrepeneur husband Micah’s company w5internet.

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RHOC alum Jeana Keough cast for Bravo’s ‘Thintervention’

RHOC alum Jeana Keough will be resurfacing on Bravo’s new fitness reality show Thintervention with Jackie Warner. See a video preview with Jeana as she discusses her g-string goals for the show, scheduled show premiere and a full cast list.

As a bonus many people know that Jeana was a Playboy centerfold but that feat pales in comparison to another sex goddess 80’s accomplishment that only she and two others can lay claim to. See screen shots of Jeana when she was none other than one of the ultra-babe muses that would ooze out of that cool car from the ZZ Top videos!

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Maybe Alexis Bellino should hire nannies again!

Real Housewives of OC newbie Alexis Bellino and husband Jim have been using their new-found fame to attend bikini parties in Las Vegas and California nonstop this summer. The last party they attended at The Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA, however nearly ended in disaster according to TMZ. Sources at the party saw…

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Is RHOC Tamra Barney’s son Ryan Vieth in jail?

It looks like Ryan Vieth, the son of Tamra Barney from ‘RHOC’ is in trouble with the law again and this time it has landed him in prison. TMZ is reporting that Ryan was pulled over and that during the stop the officer realized there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest. This warrant stems from a missed court appearance connected to prior traffic violations. Check out Ryan’s status and why he can’t seem to take care of his traffic ‘problems’.

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Arrest warrant issued for RHOC Gretchen Rossi in Jay Photoglou lawsuit

Earlier today an Orange County Superior Court judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Real Housewives of Orange County’s Gretchen Rossi after the controversial reality starlet failed to appear for a court hearing stemming from a lawsuit filed by Gretchen’s ex-boyfriend Jay Photoglou.

But, before things escalated into a high speed chase involving multiple police cars and a hot blond on a Harley Davidson, the judge had second thoughts and said he would hold onto the warrant for one more week, allowing Gretchen one last chance before she and Slade Smiley become Bravo’s new reality show Bonnie and Slade.

Read all the legal details of the bitter feud between Jay and Gretchen. Plus, there’s an Old West wanted poster!

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The Jo de la Rosa music video Gretchen Rossi was in for one second

The past few nights have graced us with the joys of a Real Housewives reunion, full of bouts of denial and craziness. Along with that was the knowledge that Gretchen bought the publishing catalog of Jo de la Rosa’s producer Bryan Todd (which she bought in a dubious sounding “fire sale” and will probably never,…

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PHOTOS The Real Housewives of Orange County invade New York City

Cable companies are making their annual formal presentations for what’s in store next season at big “Upfront” bashes, and Wednesday night was Bravo’s night to shine at the Skylight Studio in New York City! Among the Bravo-lebrities in attendance were the three amigas from Orange County: Gretchen Rossi, Lynne Curtin and Alexis Bellino! See photos of the west coast trinity of femininity all gussied up for a night on the town and find out what Bravo has in store for next season!

Real Housewives of the OC Season 5 Finale: Tamra is emotionally abused while Lynne’s daughters abuse alcohol
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Real Housewives of the OC Season 5 Finale: Tamra is emotionally abused while Lynne’s daughters abuse alcohol

At times,, the drama on can seem contrived and phoned in, but that was not the case with the now-defunct Barneys this season! We’ve watched their taut, barbed rope of a marriage unravel this season in an excruciating display of chauvinism and misplaced loyalties. The good thing for Tamra is that the rope that unraveled…

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Where can you buy Gretchen Rossi’s makeup line, Gretchen Christine Beauté?

After much anticipation, Gretchen Rossi’s makeup line Gretchen Christine Beauté (pronounced beau-tay) is finally available for sale online at shopgretchenchristine.com. Tonight on RHOC we’ll see Gretchen debut Beaute at the Women’s Empowerment Expo. On Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, Gretchen uses the launch of her makeup line as part of her story line,…

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OC Housewife Alexis Bellino was a Maxim Hometown Hottie in 2003; before divorcing first husband Jeff Barry

Before Alexis Bellino was raising children, getting plastic surgery and bleach jobs, opening boutique hotels, catfighting with Vicki Gunvalson, forming prayer circles with Real Housewives, or even yachting with Gretchen Rossi and Jay Photoglou she was a Maxim Hometown Hottie! During one of the first episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 5,…

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The truth behind Lynn and Frank Curtin’s financial trouble, evictions, debt, and legal troubles

Photo: Bravo Lynne and Frank Curtin are airing their money dirty laundry (not to be confused with money laundering!) out to dry in Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Their children were served eviction notices on camera in front of BRAVO’s cameras, and later we find out that Frank concealed a $10,000…

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Does Vicki Gunvalson’s daughter Briana Wolfsmith have cancer?

Real Housewives of Orange County In Episode 12,  Season 5 “You Can Dish It But You Can’t Take It” Briana Wolfsmith sits her mother Vicki Gunvalson down to reveal some upsetting news, she has several tumors the size of grapes on her thyroid and through her neck and she’s going to have to a biopsy…

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Real Housewife Tamra Barney’s dating Eddie Judge

Where are the Bravo cameras when you need them?!? On January 7 Simon Barney filed for divorce from his wife of eleven years Tamra Barney, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Less than a month later Simon reportedly walked into the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas where he saw Tamra holding hands with his good friend Eddie Judge.

Find out the juicy details and read diva Simon’s Facebook tears!

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Real Housewife Teresa Guidice’s husband, Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Guidice, arrested for DWI, arrest warrant after running into a telephone pole

Juicy Guiseppe ‘Joe’ Guidice was out livin’ it up with his wife Teresa, some of the NJ Housewife cast members, and Tamra Barney before he smashed his car into a telephone poll early Thursday morning (January 14). He was taken to Morristown Memorial Hospital for medical treatment and they found his blood alcohol to be…

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Gretchen Rossi is a singer now, releases single “Nothing Without You” for Jeff Bietzel

Gretchen Rossi has miserably failed to walk in Kim Zolciak’s fabulous glitter heels by recording a syrupy single, “Nothing Without You,” and quietly releasing it on amazon. Rossi’s song isn’t going to make any itunes hits, or have drunk drag queens dance to it in the club for many reasons. The first reason is that…

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Did Tamra Barney really cheat on Simon?

UPDATE Feb. 8, 2010 – Tamra Barney is now dating Simon’s friend Eddie Judge We’ll have to wait until Thursday to watch Tamra publicly take questions about her divorce and infidelity allegations from Simon on Bravo’s Watch What Happens, but in the meantime she’s posted on her Facebook page that all allegations are false. Tamras …

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Did Tamra Barney and Simon Barney get a divorce? See the documents!

The Real Housewives of Orange County has another marital casualty on their hands as OC matriarch Tamra Barney and her husband Simon Barney officially filed for divorce Wednesday, January 6. Previews for tonight’s episode feature Tamra in tears as she explains that she and Simon are headed for divorce. According to Radar Online Tamra moved…

Arrest warrant issued for Real Housewife Lynne Curtin for owing $1.2 million to a former business partner
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Arrest warrant issued for Real Housewife Lynne Curtin for owing $1.2 million to a former business partner

It appears as though The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Lynne Curtin has finally done something exciting! No, she hasn’t replaced her twin brother Steven Tyler as lead singer of Aerosmith – she and her husband Frank Curtin skipped out on a court appearance in Southern California yesterday. Orange County’s Randy and Evi Quaid were supposed to address questions regarding the $1.2 million they owed a former business partner stemming from an earlier settlement.

According to TMZ.com a Riverside County, California judge has “issued a bench warrant for both Lynne and Frank’s arrest.”

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PHOTOS – Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley go Christmas Shopping with Slade’s sick son, Grayson Arroyo-Smiley

In what is both a PR move and an act of fatherhood, Slade Smiley went shopping with his 9-year-old son Grayson Arroyo-Smiley, who suffers from an inoperable brain tumor. Earlier this year Slade was arrested for failing to pay almost $80,000 in child support for Grayson. A few months ago Smiley’s ex, Michelle Arroyo, claimed…

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Gretchen Rossi’s deleted blog post addressing Tamra’s ‘stories’ including Jay Photoglou

During Season 6, Episode 5 of Real Housewives of Orange County: “Friends, Facelifts, and Florida,” Tamra and Gretchen met up to talk out their troubles. At some point they sort of made-up and Tamra asked Gretchen to take down a blog post from her website (gretchenrossi.com, which is no longer in service). Thankfully, the folks…

Did Tamra Barney’s son go to jail? Ryan Vieth’s criminal record
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Did Tamra Barney’s son go to jail? Ryan Vieth’s criminal record

Ryan Vieth, son of The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Barney, revealed that he elected to jail instead of serving 5 days of community service on tonight’s episode. I did some research and turned up a list of his 20-plus previous run-ins with the law!

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Alexis Bellino has a nose job, a boob job, and an ex-husband out for blood,

Before Alexis Bellino was fixin’ plates for her husband Jim and ordering SkinnyGirl margaritas on TV, she was just a regular small-town girl from Hannibal, Mo. married to a regular guy. Of course, this regular girl had dreams; like a smaller nose, bigger boobs, and a bucketful of money. At least that’s the song her…

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Real Housewives’ Real Plastic Surgery – Lynne Curtin before and after facelift, or is it just photoshop? PLUS – Raquel pic!

Lynne Curtin definitely seems like a nice person, but her priorities are whack! Her teen daughters have no direction in life, and spend too much of their free time hitting the bottle, her family is having trouble staying in a house, and she’s having problems with her husband, so naturally her top priority should be…