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In a post-#Scandoval world,Vanderpump Rulescan make headlines when its not even on the air yet.
Cameras are currently rolling and littledribsanddrabs of infoare leaking like a faulty diaper.
There are two I would like to call your attention to.
This is clearly for the best.
Thats the only funny joke theyve ever told.
Also, were hanging at Jill Zarins Hamptons benefit, which of course featured a resplendent swag bag.
But first and this is an evergreen question, really what the hell is going on with Bethenny?
UnionNow
Bethenny Frankel is a one-woman organizing team against Bravo
What, exactly, is Bethennys deal?
So, either Im missing something or were getting screwed too.
Yes, they get paid, some (like Kandi Burruss) more than $1 million a season.
Its not a sustainable idea.
Do you think anyone is sending the head of Bravo death threats on social media?
On top of that paltry initial pay, they dont see another dime from Bravo apart from their salary.
These women just earn, earn, earn, and Bravo keeps cashing the check.
Yes, youre saying, but they signed a contract.
But are these contracts even fair?
Or do they exploit women who are willing to do just about anything to get famous?
(Cant they get Phaedra Parks on speed dial?)
Im with Bethenny; a union is a great idea.
I love Kandi, but Im on organized labors side.
Bethennys next move, however, opened a whole new can of worms.
The letter contains plenty of sordid details, and, as reality fans, welovea sordid detail.
These are not shows where the cast can be easily unionized.
Unless itsThe Challenge those people just come back and back and back.
If you got those kids organized, theyd be more terrifying than the Teamsters.
Or are these the moves of a consummate businesswoman, one who sees an opportunity for more cash?
(Big Brotherfinally evicted someonefor using a racist slur, so were on the right track.)
HereComestheJudge
The Eileen Davidson Accords have expired, so its time for a verdict on the newRHONYcast.
Well, its actually whether or not we hate her, but Im trying to keep my cocktail half-full.
I have watched the fifth episode (no spoilers!)
and I am here to issue official judgments on all the ladies.
Onto the judgments, in order of who I stan most to least.
Shes not trying to convince the straights that shes just like them.
No, shes telling us how and why being a queer woman isnt the same.
But the most fascinating thing about Jenna is that she does not understand the assignment.
I feel like she watched maybe twoHousewivesepisodes before cameras came up, so shes just being herself.
Sai de Silva: Im not sure why I love Sai.
I think shes going to mature into our comic relief.
Brynn Whitfield: I didnt think shed be in the third spot, but here we are.
So many things about her make sense now.
She seems true, fun, authentic, and ready to stir any pot that cant be smoked.
After Jenna alerted everyone that Jessel called them cackling hags, shes set up to be this seasons villain.
Ubah Hassan:Im just not vibing with Ubah.
And her having to face north at restaurants?
Not even North West wants that.
But my biggest gripe is that I still feel like I dont know her.
I mean, should we change her annoying middle name to Singer?
And, no, I wouldnt give people eggs before working out orbe caught dead at Catch, either.
(Its slogan should be Helping patient husbands everywhere.)
Sadly, because the Institute is headquartered in London, we could not attend.
Instead, we sent our senior vice-president for special events andAndys GirlspodcasterSarah Galliin our stead.
Here is her full report.
And last weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of attending another historic site: Jill Zarins Luxury Luncheon.
But if youre going to go out, where else than amongst a dozen or so Bravolebs?
So, off I schlepped to the East End just for the cant-miss occasion.
(Madame Singer was not in attendance.)
(Shalom to my fellow cheesemongers, might I add.)
LeeAnne Locken still exists, so thats … nice.
Cynthia Bailey was an absolute delight.
A few recent episodes featured Baileys thoughts on airplane flatulence.
So yes, I asked the multi-hyphenated businesswoman, who just appeared on the most recentRHOA(prayer works!
), about travel gas.
And, honestly, she was happy to discuss!
Cynthia swiftly and effectively pivoted.
Inside: a Sephora and Amazon paradise.
(I assume a kiddos guide doesnt end in Paris the way it did for Lady Di.)
And with travel costs to BravoCon reaching epic heights, this was a much more reasonable trip.
RecapHighlights
A selection of the best Vultures Bravo Recaps Industrial Complex had to offer this month.
Period dot exclamation make a statement without saying a word.
Why does Sonja have Jell-O shots in her freezer?
Where did they come from?
How did they get there?
Imagine that being your first thought?
What an awful, awful human being.
[Season 2, Episode 7]
