PHOTOS: RHONJ Cast Helps Melissa Gorga Celebrate Opening of New Boutique
Several members of the RHONJ cast came out to support Melissa Gorga as she opened her second Envy boutique in New Jersey.
Melissa Gorga‘s boutique Envy was “on display” this weekend as she, her family, and Real Housewives of New Jersey co-stars celebrated the opening of her second boutique.
Envy by Melissa Gorga opened in 2015 and now almost a decade later it has expanded with a second location that offers more room for fabulous clothes and accessories.
On Sunday, March 24, Melissa celebrated the grand opening of her second brick and mortar boutique in Huntington, New York, which is located on Long Island.
The 44-year-old shared photos of the event on her social media which showed her standing behind the counter and posing for photos with husband, Joe Gorga, and daughter, Antonia Gorga. She also took numerous photos with members of the RHONJ cast and fans/shoppers.
This new location of Envy is “double the size” of her first boutique, located in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Melissa previously gushed about opening another location of her boutique: “I worked hard to be where I am and it was worth every second. I’m so grateful to everyone who has made my store a success.”
Over the weekend, the Bravolebrity gushed about all the support she received amid the opening of Envy’s second location while sharing photos from the grand opening party.
“Welcome to Envy by Melissa Gorga Huntington,” Melissa wrote on Instagram. “Thank you so much to all of the amazing people that showed up. Including all of my amazing friends I appreciate you more than you know. And shoutout to The Ivy for the delicious food and cocktails after.”
Check out photos from the event below!
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Season 14 of RHONJ premieres Sunday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET.
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VIDEO: RHOBH’s Sutton Stracke and Kathy Hilton Reunite After Reunion Drama Plus Meet Sutton’s New Man!
Sutton Stracke and Kathy Hilton are proving that everything between them is hunky-dory following the drama at the RHOBH reunion.
Sutton Stracke and Kathy Hilton recently teamed up for an Instagram Live while at Kathy’s birthday party, as Sutton wanted to clear up any confusion about the state of their friendship following the RHOBH season 13 reunion.
“So that y’all don’t get confused. I love Kathy, and I was not afraid of her at the reunion,” Sutton explained. “I just want to make sure that we are clear on that.”
Kathy added, “I thought that was the funniest thing. Why would anybody be afraid of me?”
“I was honestly only there to hold [Kyle’s] hand, not from the girls because I would be honest with you and tell you I don’t get to see her that often, and she does not discuss the girls,” Kathy continued, adding that she, Sutton, and Kyle Richards grabbed dinner just three days after filming the RHOBH reunion.
“The three of us: me, you, and [Kyle],” Sutton clarified.
The 52-year-old RHOBH star also addressed comments that she faked being sick at the RHOBH reunion to escape the hot seat.
“I hate that people think that I was being fake. That makes me angry because if you wanna be fake and go to the emergency room…” Sutton explained before being cut off by Kathy, who interjected, “Then you need more than the emergency room. But I have to tell you, everyone there was very concerned about you.”
Meanwhile, during the same Instagram Live, Kathy introduced RHOBH fans to Sutton’s new boyfriend!
Kathy asks Sutton’s man to come say “Hi” on Instagram Live, which Sutton seems nervous about, but he happily obliges.
The socialite calls the new couple “adorable” as Sutton’s new man gives her a kiss on the cheek before leaving the video.
See the clip below!
As AllAboutTRH previously reported, RHOBH fans dragged Kathy Hilton for laughing at Sutton Stracke’s health scare during part three of the RHOBH season 13 reunion.
Kathy shrugged off Sutton’s medical issue, calling the incident a “hot flash” and was seen scrolling on her phone while engaging in a casual conversation with Erika Jayne about how she “didn’t get to enjoy” the holiday season.
Then, when Sutton said she was “scared,” Kathy asked her why. She then joked that Sutton pretended to be ill because she knew she “was about to go after her next.”
“I was about to [go after her]. I think she knew it. It’s a good way to get out of being here,” Kathy said with a laugh.
Fans weren’t impressed by Kathy’s lack of empathy, with many ranting about the socialite’s comments on social media.
Although it appeared that Kathy did not care about Sutton’s medical emergency on camera, Sutton initially insisted that’s wasn’t the case.
“We’re very good friends. Kathy was like, ‘What’s going on?’ Kathy was calling me when I got out of the emergency room that night, checking on me,” Sutton told Page Six after part three of the RHOBH reunion aired on Bravo earlier this month. “The entire cast checked on me, not just one day but several days.”
And clearly, the two are more than hunky dory, as seen in their Instagram Live.
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RHOBH is expected to return to Bravo in late 2024 or early 2025.
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Simon Guobadia Claims Against Porsha Williams Brought ‘Armed Gunman’ To Their Marital Home
The weather isn’t the only thing hot in the ATL! Simon Guobadia and Porsha Williams’ divorce is heating up as the Nigerian entrepreneur makes a shocking claim in a new court filing.
Simon Guobadia has fired back at his estranged wife Porsha Williams’ February divorce filing – in a major way.
In new court documents, the entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer alleges that the Real Housewives of Atlanta star brought an “armed gunman” to their marital home.
Per Page Six, who obtained copies of the court documents on Monday, Simon Guobadia alleges that Porsha Williams “abandoned” their marital home at one point. She later returned with “a man visibly bearing a gun for reasons unknown to [Guobadia].” He claims that the Bravoleb brought the man to their marital home on two occasions.
Simson alleges that during one occasion, which took place on March 21, he was forced to call the police in order to “maintain the peace.” The 59-year-old also claims that Porsha Williams elicited “third parties” to call and harass him and others “in an effort to force them out” of the property.
Then, on March 24, Simon alleges that Porsha, her mother, and her mother’s boyfriend made “forcible entry” into the marital home, where they disengaged security cameras and “tampered with items and evidence.”
“Since the filing of the instant divorce, Wife’s actions have been erratic, unstable, threatening, and harassing to … the house staff, and the minor children,” the court documents state. “[Williams’] behavior has caused safety concerns, especially since there are minor children — [Guobadia’s] children — currently living in the Marital Residence.”
Simon has requested that a judge issue a restraining order against Porsha.
As AllAboutTRH previously reported, Porsha’s marriage to the Nigerian-born businessman came to an end earlier this year after less than two years of marriage.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the RHOA star filed for divorce from Simon on Thursday, February 22, in Atlanta.
Earlier this month, Porsha warned Simon via a court filing “not to destroy, conceal, or alter” any files or documents concerning his finances.
In the filing, Porsha demanded that Simon maintain “financial records or statements; all income records; all tax records; all expense records; all recordings or evidence reflecting relevant conduct by either party.” If the entrepreneur doesn’t, he risks facing sanctions.
The Bravoleb also revealed that she and Simon signed a prenuptial agreement on November 17, 2022, “which sets forth each party’s separate property interests and marital property interests.”
She asks that the court enforce their prenup and requests that her estranged husband cover the cost of her legal fees.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is expected to return for season 16 in 2024.
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Word on the street is that a major casting shakeup is coming to RHOP for season 9! OG Robyn Dixon and another Potomac Housewife are reportedly exiting the franchise. Get all the details!
TheJasmineBrand reports that Robyn Dixon has been fired from the Real Housewives of Potomac amid a cast shakeup ahead of season nine.
Unlike Candiace Dillard, who announced her exit from RHOP on Monday, Robyn Dixon has yet to confirm or deny reports of her departure from the hit Bravo show.
On Monday, Candiace Dillard announced via PEOPLE that she is exiting the Real Housewives of Potomac after season 8.
“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with The Real Housewives of Potomac, I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth, and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” Candiace Dillard said in a statement. ”With a whirlwind of new opportunities and responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from RHOP.”
While Bravo has reportedly snagged Robyn Dixon’s champagne flute for season 9, she may make appearances on RHOP next season.
Sources also insist that Robyn may even return to the franchise in the future.
“The production, they are shaking things up with the cast,” said Jasmine Brand while co-hosting Way Up With Angela Yee on Monday. “I heard that they’re taking away three people from the show. Allegedly, Robyn Dixon is being put on hiatus, there’s Candiace, and there’s another person that won’t return.”
Along with Candiace and Robyn, season 8 of RHOP also starred Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Mia Thornton, Nneka Ihim, Ashley Darby, and Dr. Wendy Osefo.
It’s unclear who may be the third Potomac Housewife on the chopping block. Who knows, Bravo could clear most of the Potomac roster by starting fresh and only keeping a few OGs. Only time will tell.
As for Robyn has been a staple on the Real Housewives of Potomac since the franchise’s inception in 2016. Over the years, Bravo fans have watched Robyn and her now-husband, Juan Dixon, navigate their financial issues and rekindle their romantic relationship.
Throughout the years, fans have watched Robyn and Juan’s relationship be their main storyline on the show, which included good and bad moments as well as lots of rumors about cheating.
Since becoming a Bravoleb, Robyn has tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit, creating several businesses, including her hat line Embellished and her and Gizelle’s Reasonably Shady podcast. She also co-founded a skincare line, GLO RX, and opened a GLO30 franchise, a subscription-based skincare studio in Maryland.
Stay tuned for more on this developing story.
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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Candiace Dillard is saying goodbye to RHOP after six seasons however she very well may “drive back” to Potomac in the near future.
On Monday, Candiace Dillard announced via PEOPLE that she is exiting the Real Housewives of Potomac after season 8.
“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with The Real Housewives of Potomac, I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” Candiace Dillard said in a statement. ”With a whirlwind of new opportunities and responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from RHOP.”
The RHOP star went on to tease that her exit may only be temporary: “This is not a farewell, but a ‘see you later.’ “
She ended her statement by thanking Bravo fans for their support throughout the years: “Your unwavering support has been my guiding light, and I look forward to the exciting adventures that lie ahead — and more importantly, sharing them all with you!”
Candiace joined RHOP during season 3 and has since starred on the show as a full-time cast member, creating numerous notable moments.
In December 2023, the 37-year-old hinted at her departure from the Real Housewives of Potomac, telling ET that she had an exit strategy in place.
At the time, Candiace insisted that she had no plans to leave the Real Housewives of Potomac anytime soon but admitted to having an “exit strategy” for reality TV as her singing and acting careers take off.
“I have always had a plan,” she shared, adding, “Everything is a gift. All of this, like the music, the acting, Potomac — it’s all a bonus for me. None of it is something that I feel entitled to, and I would rather live that way than the other way.”
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix is moving on up after she purchased her dream $1.6 million home in the Hollywood Hills! Get all the deets!
Page Six reports that Ariana Madix has purchased a $1.6 million home in Los Angeles.
“Ariana has fallen in love with this home and is excited for a new chapter,” an insider says.
The recently renovated mid-century modern house was originally built in 1962 and sits in the Hollywood Hills.
The three-bedroom, two bathroom house has an open floor plain on the main level – the living and dining rooms connect to the kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances and brass hardware.
The second story of the property boasts a large primary suite with modern bathroom and a seating area showing off picturesque views of Los Angeles including the iconic Hollywood sign.
The recently renovated mid-century modern house located in Los Angeles was originally built in 1962.
The main level of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house has an open floor plan on the main level, with the living room and dining room connecting to a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and brass hardware.
The second level features a generously-sized primary suite with a modern bathroom, seating area and picturesque views of LA, including the iconic Hollywood sign.
The backyard features panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and features a seating area and meditation area.
The purchase will give Ariana Madix a clean break from her ex-boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, who she is currently still residing with in their Valley Village home.
Speaking of Sandoval, Ariana is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the Tom Sandoval And The Most Extras lead singer over the sale of their Valley Village home.
As AllAboutTRH previously reported, Ariana filed a lawsuit against Sandoval in January to force the sale of their Valley Village home.
The 38-year-old Pump Rules star filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend in Los Angeles Superior Court, noting that they are at a stalemate over how to split their house.
Per court documents, Ariana wants a “partition by sale,” which means the longtime reality TV star wants a judge to order the exes to sell their home and split the sale proceeds.
In the filing, Ariana clarified that she doesn’t want a “division in kind,” which would allow each of them to retain their interest in the home while allowing one to sell their stake to a third party.
In February, Sandoval fired back at Ariana’s attempt to force the sale of their home, alleging that he loaned Ariana $90,000 which she hasn’t repaid.
The 41-year-old wants the Something About Her co-owner to fork over the cash before a judge potentially forces them to sell their house and split the proceeds from the sale.
According to Sandoval, he has a lien on the house, which is directly tied to his alleged loan to Ariana. He insists that no sale can go through until repayment of the loan is handled.
This filing from Sandoval came shortly after he accused Ariana of not paying any bills for their home over the last eight months.
Ariana claims to have requested “an itemized breakdown” of everything she owes for bills from Sandoval, which he has failed to provide.
The 38-year-old said she no longer believes anything Sandoval says and refuses to hand over whatever amount of money he claims to be owed. She insists she won’t give Sandoval a dime until she sees a breakdown of everything.
Tom and Ariana purchased their San Fernando Valley home in 2019 for around $2 million. The two have continued, albeit awkwardly, living together since their split in March 2023.
Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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New details about RHOP OG Karen Huger’s very serious car crash have emerged following the news of her DUI. Get all the tea!
RHOP’s Karen Huger was swaying and reeked of alcohol following her shocking car crash last Tuesday night in Potomac, Maryland.
According to the police report obtained by TMZ, officers noted that the Real Housewives of Potomac star had “slurred speech and bloodshot eyes when they arrived on the scene.”
Karen also reportedly “didn’t answer when cops asked her twice how much she had to drink.”
Officers noted that the 60-year-old reality star had “2 closed bottles of the alcoholic beverage Stella inside her vehicle.”
While the police believed Karen Huger to be intoxicated, she “declined to undergo a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer.” She also refused any medical care or sat on a stretcher and was checked out by paramedics at the crash scene.
On top of that, the Bravo star told police she didn’t want to be recorded, which is when they told her she was being filmed on their bodycam footage.
Karen was ultimately arrested for DUI and driven to the police station. She was issued citations and released into the custody of her husband, Raymond Huger.
The Grand Dame of Potomac was charged with driving under the influence and has also been slapped with numerous traffic violations, including “negligent and reckless driving to driving way over the speed limit and driving with a suspended registration.”
According to police, Karen “struck a median and crosswalk sign at an intersection before continuing on and colliding with a parking sign off the roadway.”
Photos show that the RHOP star “swerved off the road…leaving lots of skids and torn-up grass before slamming into a tree [and] taking a big chunk of the bark with her. “
The RHOP OG has yet to publicly address the DUI charges.
This isn’t the first Karen has been charged with driving under the influence. Over a decade ago, long before she starred, on RHOP, Karen pled guilty to “Driving While Impaired By Alcohol” and received probation.
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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Mauricio Umansky Says He’s Too Scared to Ask Kyle Richards About Relationship With Morgan Wade
On Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills, Mauricio Umansky admits he hasn’t asked his estranged wife, Kyle Richards, about her relationship with Morgan Wade.
Mauricio Umansky reveals that he’s never once asked Kyle Richards if she’s officially dating country singer Morgan Wade amid all the gossip and speculation about their relationship.
The Agency founder admits he hasn’t been able to muster up the courage to ask his estranged wife directly about her undeniable “connection” with Morgan.
While speaking with a colleague in the Buying Beverly Hills season 2 finale episode, Mauricio Umansky confessed:
“I have not asked her straight up. There’s a lot of news on the two of them: are they dating, are they not dating?”
“Honestly, I never asked straight up,” he added.
His business partner then inquired: “Are you curious?”
“They definitely have some sort of connection together; there’s no doubt about that,” Mauricio Umansky replied.
He continued, “They spend a lot of time together. What that connection is, I have no idea. One of the reasons I don’t want to ask is I don’t want to put the extra pressure on her. If it’s working for her and giving her the opportunity to be dealing with our separation and what we’re dealing with, then I’m good with that.”
Recently, reports have surfaced claiming that Mauricio Umansky is “over” Kyle’s friendship with Morgan and believes there is more to it.
“She is happy spending time with Morgan which has caused a big strain on her marriage with Mauricio. Although there is no evidence Kyle and Morgan are more than friends Mauricio is over it. He absolutely believes there is more to their friendship than what she tells him,” the source alleged earlier this month.
Mauricio Umansky previously claimed that he didn’t believe the gossip that Morgan and Kyle were anything more than friends.
While it’s unclear what’s going on between Kyle and Morgan or what caused Mauricio and Kyle’s split, we do know that it seems the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills couple’s split may be for good as Mauricio is reportedly looking to move out of his and Kyle’s Encino mansion.
The couple is rumored to be heading for a divorce, which could turn quite ugly as they do not have a prenup and have amassed quite a fortune throughout their nearly 30-year marriage.
In September 2023, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky confirmed their separation after months of speculation. The two admitted that they are “free” to date other people.
The ex-RHOBH couple wed in 1996. They share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15. Mauricio is also stepfather to Kyle’s daughter Farrah Aldjufrie, 34, from her first marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.
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RHOBH is expected to return to Bravo in late 2024 or early 2025.
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Leah McSweeney Insists She Has Good Intentions With Andy Cohen & Bravo Lawsuit
Real Housewives of New York alum Leah McSweeney has broken her silence on her ongoing lawsuit against Bravo and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen.
“As hard as it is to be going up against a very powerful entity, and for people to maybe also just not agree with me or, you know, come at me and get blowback and all the things, I don’t care because this is the truth, you know?” Leah McSweenry shared on the Thursday, March 21 episode of the Addiction Talk podcast. “And my intentions are really good. And I check myself all the time about that.”
The former Bravo star said that despite the blowbacks her lawsuit has created, it doesn’t matter because “this is the truth, you know? And I have it on my side.”
And despite it all, Leah McSweeney claims she’s doing “great.”
“I’m leaning into my program, my meetings, my sober friends, and my regular friends who are not sober but are amazing,” she shared. “And I use things that I learned in recovery about intention and about taking inventory. And I’m in a really good place right now.”
“It’s taken a long time to get here. It’s a journey, and it’s not linear. The thing I’ve learned is to have a healthy fear of your addiction. And you can never feel like it’s that far away. Because it’s not. I have a very healthy fear of my addiction and my alcoholism. But I’m doing good.”
When asked if she regrets participating in reality TV knowing what she knows now, Leah McSweeney said, “As an addict, there are so many things that have been not great that I could regret. But what’s the point? I can’t change it now.”
In February, Leah McSweeney filed a lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen for intentionally preying on her alcohol addiction so they could hit the ratings jackpot.
The lawsuit claims that Bravo, Shed Media, and Andy Cohen “discriminated against, tormented, demoralized, demeaned, harassed and retaliated against Ms. McSweeney because she is a woman with disabilities, such as alcohol use disorder and various mental health disorders, all in the name of selling drama. But being in the business of reality television does not relieve [them] of their obligation to follow employment laws that prohibit the exact type of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation that Defendants subjected Ms. McSweeney to. Now, Ms. McSweeney seeks justice.”
In her filing, Leah McSweeney also alleged that Andy Cohen “snorts cocaine” with Housewives.
Andy’s attorneys have denied the Real Housewives of New York alum’s allegations.
Earlier this month, the WWHL host’s legal team fired off a letter demanding Leah McSweeney retract her “baseless and false.” allegations or face going to court
“We demand that you immediately retract and withdraw all allegations relating to Mr. Cohen’s purported ‘cocaine use,’” the legal letter read.
The letter continued, “Mr. Cohen never used cocaine with any cast member on any Real Housewives or with any other Bravo employee. The absence of any reasonable basis to make such allegations is confirmed by your pleading itself.”
Since then, Leah McSweeney’s legal team has teased that there are more lawsuits coming for both Bravo and Real Housewives executive producer.
“There are more lawsuits coming and there are more people who are going to speak out,” McSweeney’s lawyer, Gary Adelman, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 12. “It doesn’t matter what people say or think — that Andy’s a good guy, or that you should expect to drink, or that you should expect this behavior.”
“Andy Cohen had his counsel and PR agents write a threatening letter to give to the press is hardly surprising. Mr. Cohen is accustomed to using his power in the media to scare and intimidate people like Ms. McSweeney so that they will not speak out,” the statement read. “Mr. Cohen’s attempt to discredit and intimidate Ms. McSweeney to deter her from engaging in legally protected activity in Court is exactly the type of retaliation that this lawsuit was brought to address and only is further evidence for Ms. McSweeney.”
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