BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Everyone’s fav Melissa Rivers is back for another regular installment of the Group Text/ BTVR Crossover!  Andy Cohen has a new man and is in love. Today we deep dive the man that finally captured Mr. Cohen’s heart and share never before heard facts to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. RHOBH prepares to announce its new cast soon and the claims that Dorit is out grow stronger as another actress’ name r...

As more facts arise from the night of Milania Giudice’s arrest, we figured today a great day to separate fact from fiction regarding the police officer, Louie, Gia and the whole Giudice family on just what happened that night behind closed doors in Montville, NJ. Next Gen returns with new cast members, more drama and so many make ups and break ups that it is hard to keep track. West Wilson is fire...

Norma Kamali steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Norma Kamali.  Norma opens up about some of the highlights of her career such the Sleeping Bag Coat, the high heeled sneaker, her one piece red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster and styling Whitney Houston on the back cover of her 1985 debut album. We break down the relationship between celebrity and design...

Milania was arrested. This much we know. However, tons of rumors and nastiness have arisen since - some true, many very false. Today we address the claims that Margaret was involved in spreading this widely known in every news publication gossip, Teresa’s out of date pet Blogger, the shocking info that Teresa was behind the Margaret rumors and last, but certainly not least, the truth that no one w...

Earlier this week, we discussed Milania Giudice’s arrest for assault, her social media statements and her sister who called the cops. Today, new facts emerge from behind the doors of the Giudice house on what really happened that night. Teresa and Louie make statements and many details emerge - some true, some false and some somewhere in between. Kelly Dodd lashes out in another fit of rage and je...

Dorit and her Publishers threatened, came after and ultimately shut down an innocent TikTok/ Instagram creator who was covering her book. The creator pivoted, Teddi and Tamra weighed in and the last thing Dorit really seems to be these days is Unburdened.  Kelly Dodd says her daughter was brainwashed. Say what now? Kyle Cooke sits down for a tell all interview where shocking new facts are revealed...

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 Vick...

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 sta...

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 S...

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 Cohe...

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 Produce...

Norma Kamali steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Norma Kamali.  Norma opens up about some of the highlights of her career such the Sleeping Bag Coat, the high heeled sneaker, her one piece red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster and styling Whitney Houston on the back cover of her 1985 debut album. We break down the relationship between celebrity and design...

Our live show has come and gone but what we thought was in the rear view mirror of the past, resurfaces on further leaked audio from today’s show. Thats right, more leaked audio from our live show and yes, the drama is real.  Did someone say PK? Fear not, we cover oh, so very much more than just that dra-ma. Camille Grammer’s RHOBH return, Mauricio and Lala, Rich AF Housewives, the return of Amand...

Kathy Hilton stepped down last week from her role as Grand Marshal Icon at WeHo’s 2026 pride. This week, more facts surfaced which seem to suggest there is more than originally thought to meet the eye. Speaking of RHOBH, Garcelle revealed, finally, the shocking secret reason she really quit RHOBH and it was not at all what anyone expected. No Sutton and the rest of the diamond holders, it does not...

Harry Hamlin threatens RHOBH with a new stern message heard loud and clear around the BravoVerse. Vanderpump Rules moves on to greener pastures. Can we say cancellation? The Valley Persian Style lives to see another day. Vicki Gunvalson prepares in overdrive for her return in a mere few weeks when RHOC 20 premieres. Next Gen LA spills the tea. Last, but not least, Jeff Lewis is snubbed by Bravo bu...

It has happened again. Jeff Lewis has fired yet another employee. As they say, another one bites the dust. Rumors surface AGAIN about Camille Grammer and Crystal Kunk Minkoff’s return to RHOBH as chopping block rumors grow stronger by the day. Yes and maybe please. Lisa Barlow lets us know about a very different upcoming RHOSLC season. Last, but not least, the pitfalls of Housewives continues to c...

Last week we broke down the current charges against Kelly Denise Leventhal Dodd, her reaction to the charges and her strong belief that her family is the cause of all evil in her life. Today, we dive deep into Kelly’s shocking alleged violent past. Restraining orders. Banned from daughter Jolie’s school. Threatening texts and voicemails against various parties. You name it, Kelly’s past reads like...

Jeff Lewis has parted ways with his longtime partner in another round of drama that seems to follow Jeff wherever he goes. Dolores is hurt and upset over RHORI and nervous about the new season of RHONJ thanks to six newbies which are outnumbering the OG’s two to one without even trying. RHONY’s new cast causes a glimmer of hope. Adrienne Maloof is prime for a return to RHOBH. Last, but not least,...

PK tells TMZ to fu*k off as Dorit insists she will be just fine without her RHOBH paycheck. West Wilson’s new Summer House spinoff is dunzo, dead on arrival, do not pass go.  The feud between Danielle and Lindsay heats up. Mother Hubbard is activated. RHOA continues its strange, off season. Liz McGraw receives some bad news. Last, but not least, Tamra and Teddi hate Bethenny.  @behindvelvetrope @d...

West and Amanda took no responsibility for anything at the Summer House reunion, fled the country to Rome and want everyone to know they are in, as Teresa would say, love, love, love. Speaking of Teresa, ridiculous, insane RHONJ rumors are leaked once again. Margaret Josephs, gurl, we are looking at you. Danielle Staub and Teresa reconcile, but is there more than meets the eye. Be careful Danielle...

Diana Jenkins wants everyone to know she will sue, sue, sue.  RHOBH’s future is uncertain as more cast changes are expected than originally met the eye. As RHORI chugs along, Dolo is iced out but by who? Bye Dolores. While in Pasadena, we stopped by Erika Jayne’s old house. Hello Ms. Girardi. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo fu*ks up again as her legal case, and RHOP future, remain on shaky ground...

Michelle Collins steps Behind The Rope. Comedian, TV Host, Pop Culture Aficionado, BravoHolic, Michelle Collins. Michelle chats about the full anthology of her career none the least of which was as a host on The View alongside Co-Hosts Whoppi Goldberg, Candace Cameron Bure, and so on. Michelle addresses those constant alleged “toxic environment” rumors on set, the rumored “hazing” behind the scene...

For all of those who have been asking, and there are many, yes, today we play the full, unedited explosion from our most recent live show where PK’s ex girlfriend went cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, stomped her hands and feet when she did not get her way and, ultimately, told us to F off. Many have wanted to, but PK’s ex did. The live audience was stunned, speechless and the awkward silence cannot be exp...

After PK divorced his amazing first wife Loretta and married the one and only Dorit, he made a few mistakes. Tomorrow, one of PK’s mistakes, perhaps the biggest of PK’s mistakes (some call her Rachel), returns to our podcast after a several year hiatus to go psycho, have a breakdown and tell us to F off. We can’t make this shiz up if we tried. Today, we share the true facts behind PK’s ex's anger,...

Jeff Lewis may have fired his social media guru a few weeks back, but seems she has found a new home working for Sarah Fraser. Jeff seems to go through a lot of talent, but today we break down the real reason people get fired from Jeff Lewis’ empire.  Dorit’s book tour continues despite rumors and nastiness surrounding almost every aspect of her life these days. More people come forward to hate on...