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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests -- from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more! Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street

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27:48

Rachel Leviss / Katie Maloney Run In, Jeremy Madix...

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2024/04/02

Jeremy Madix reveals the truth about why he has not spoken to Ariana in months, discussed the money that Tom Sandoval lent him and discusses the future with both Tom and Ariana. Ariana gets $1 Million to host Love is Blind, continues on her “I hate Tom” train and doubles down on her newfound life. Carl and Lindsay continue to slam each other in the press, Paige DeSorbo weighs in, John Mayer slams Scheana, Lisa Vanderpump weighs in, premieres Vanderpump Villa and continues to win at life. James makes

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50:03

LISA LISA (on “Quiet on Set”, The 80s, Madonna &...

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2024/04/02

Lisa Lisa steps Behind The Rope. One of the first breakout stars of the freestyle movement is here to mention it all. Lisa talks about what life was like in the mid 80s when she first achieved mega success with her breakout hit, “I Wonder If I Take You Home”. Lisa talks about the music scene in the 80s, coming up in New York City with a then unknown Madonna and her other mega hits “All Cried Out” being our personal fav. Lisa also started on a hit Nickelodeon show, Taina. We talk “Quiet on Set”, what

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43:27

SANDRA BERNHARD (on Madonna, Andy Cohen, Roseanne,...

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2024/04/01

Sandra Bernhard steps Behind The Rope. Actress, Comedian, Singer, Trailblazer… Icon! Sandra is here to mention it all. Sandra takes us through the full anthology of her career from the early days to break out moments such as “Without You I’m Nothing” to her current day live show - she is heading our way with a series of live shows this summer. Sandra talks about her days on Roseanne, returning to the series in 2017, Roseanne’s cancellation and the current installation, “The Connors”. Sandra talks

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32:04

Kyle & Dorit’s Breakup Gets Uglier, LVP’s Thoughts &...

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2024/03/31

Things worsen for the onetime TV BFF’s Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley. Kyle reveals how hurt she was over Dorit’s leaked texts, claims Dorit was never really her real friend and discusses whether she did it to save her job. Are we stating the obvious here? We break it all down, discuss Kyle’s attempt to contact Dorit, discuss Dorit’s lack of a response and what this is all likely to look like next season when Kathy Hilton returns to RHOBH to back Kyle in what is likely to be a Dorit vs Kyle

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62:32

Bling Empire's Andrew Gray (on What Really Goes on...

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2024/03/31

Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps back Behind The Rope. Bling Empire, one of the best reality shows, well, ever. Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like. Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours), when he knew he was going to be portrayed this way and how he feels about this edit. Andrew blows the

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12:12

RACHEL UCHITEL (Spoke to Mike Shouhed Last Night...

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2024/03/30

RHONJ is not back on the air yet but the drama is running hot, hawt, h-o-t. Rumors swirl this week as Bloggers reveal Teresa Giudice was allegedly offered a spin off, turned it down for various reasons which we discuss and has all sorts of other plans, along with Louie, to destroy Messy G, John Fuda and, well, anyone else who apparently gets in her way. In other RHONJ news, Messy G opens - finally - her LI, ENVY store, Marge and Jackie take a pic together which means a lot more than meets the eye

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60:12

RHOBH Cast Changes Season 14, Nene vs. Porsha, Katie...

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2024/03/29

So many Housewife franchises, so little time. After Kathy Hilton’s reunion cameo with rumors swirling about her RHOBH return, we break down what a unified Kyle and Kathy season would look like, discuss possible targets such as Sutton and Dorit and explain when we can realistically expect to hear the full cast announced. The RHOP reunion looks have dropped. We break those down and deep dive the necessary, likely and expected cast changes coming in the P once this off season concludes. We deep dive

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57:40

Schwartzy & Scheana’s Kiss, Katie F’s Max, LVP’s...

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2024/03/28

Tom Schwartz and Scheana Shay’s kiss is finally revealed on VPR. We break down the kiss, the likelihood that it really happened, the chain of events that it set off in the VanderUniverse and LVP and Ken Todd’s thoughts on it. Ariana & Tom’s real estate saga continues as he ups his offer to buy her out, she buys a new home and Mauricio weighs in. Finally, we discuss Katie Maloney and Max Boyens’ hot night of passion, the double standard, our past interview with Max and the voice of the reason for

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69:19

PATRICIA FIELD (on SATC, AJLT, SJP, Kim Cattrall,...

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2024/03/27

Patricia Field steps Behind The Rope. Fashion Icon and Legend, Pat Field, that is. Patricia stops by to chat the full anthology of her epic career from her early days as the legendary owner of the Patricia Field boutique on 8th Street in New York City to her current digs on East Broadway. Pat talks the many celebs who have shopped at her iconic store and/or who she has dressed throughout the years - Madonna, Beyonce, JFK and more. Of course, Patricia talks “Sex and the City” - her marriage made in

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30:38

Candiace Dillard Exits RHOP, Karen Huger Crashes Her...

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2024/03/26

Candiace Dillard says “see ya later” to The Real Housewives of Potomac. With so many rumors swirling around regarding Candiace’s exit, we separate fact from fiction, analyze whether she resigned on her own or was terminated, explain why this was or was not a smart power move and discuss what is next for our fav CandyGal and RHOP. We discuss the rumors that Robyn has been fired, what it means when rumors surface before the reunion and why we will not be seeing RHOP back on our TVs anytime soon. We

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78:50

Teresa & Luis’ Marriage Problems, RHONJ Trailer Good...

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2024/03/26

The RHONJ Trailer has dropped. Today, we break down the trailer, scene by scene and share the good news and the not so good news. Teresa and Luis’ marriage problems, Marge’s claim that Jackie is now Judas, The Fessler, Cabral vs Aydin, plus an entire season of Teresa and Melissa that we have to sit through, we deep dive it all and share our hot takes. Another week, another episode of Vanderpump Rules. We share our thoughts, offer some life advice to Schwartzy and chat about the now, finally

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58:03

ERIN LICHY (on RHONY New Season, Cast Mates, Leah...

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2024/03/25

Erin Lichy steps Behind The Rope. Erin is here to chat all about her RHONY experience, highs and lows from Season Fourteen, cast mates Jenna, Brynn, Jessel, Erin, Ubah, Sai, unresolved issues from the reunion, what we can expect for Season Fifteen and when can we realistically expect an announcement on RHONY Season Fifteen. Erin talks about the original RHONY OGs, reacts to the rumors that surfaced earlier this year regarding Lu, Sonja and Dorinda, talks Jenna’s absence from BravoCon and why the

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30:36

Annemarie Exits, Kathy Hilton’s Return & Lisa Rinna’s...

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2024/03/24

Annemarie Wiley is out. RIP to yet another one season wonder in the housewives world. We break down Annemarie’s statement, analyze the mistakes that were made, discuss what was edited out and why this decision seemed inevitable. With Annmarie out, we break down all the rumors - and nastiness, thank you Meredith Marks - that have been circulating on line about Camille, Denise, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton being considered for a return separating fact from ridiculous fiction. We share

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68:22

Bling Empire's Andrew Gray (on What Really Goes on...

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2024/03/24

Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire, one of the best reality shows, well, ever. Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like. Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours), when he knew he was going to be portrayed this way and how he feels about this edit. Andrew blows the door

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14:31

Teresa & Luis' Marriage Problems, Marge’s New Lies &...

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2024/03/23

The RHONJ Trailer has dropped a few weeks ago and now with RHOBH finally over, we can react and share all our thoughts on what we saw. There is some good news, some bad news and some very fake news. Marge The Sarge’s marriage troubles, Tre and Luis marriage troubles, the Messler, Jackie “Judas” Goldschneider, an Aydin and Cabral smack down and oh, so very much more. We are riled up today and hold nothing back. In other news, we detail our almost near run in with Teresa and Luis this week in West

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86:35

RHOBH Cast Exits, Mauricio’s New Drama & Vicki and...

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2024/03/22

Paris Hilton slams uncle Mo as Rick Hilton and Mauricio continue to fight conveniently as Buying Beverly Hills premieres on Netflix. Erika Jayne contemplates her next move, shares a message for her RHOBH cast mates and continues to have fun with her trainer. Kathy Hilton is slammed, contemplated returning to RHOBH and laughs off all the recent on line rumors surrounding her power in Bev Hills. Rumors swirl about several Diamond Holders’ exits and further south, Tamra and Vicki dance around

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61:41

Ariana Eviscerates Lala at VPR Reunion, Jax Slams...

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2024/03/21

Jax Taylor returns to Vanderpump Rules, spins off The Valley, films a fake AF scene with Sandoval and is apparently having marriage troubles with Britney. Lisa Vanderpump weighs in, James could not be happier, Katie shuts down Tom Sandoval and Kristen Doute is faced with tough life choices. Meanwhile Andy Cohen calls Lala Kent the voice of reason this season, Ariana eviscerates Lala at the VPR reunion and we look ahead to a Season 12 where Ariana and Katie vs. Everyone could likely happen. Finally,

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48:47

CHEF STU (on Uncertain Future of RHOBH, Shannon...

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2024/03/20

Chef Stu steps Behind The Rope. Chef Stu is here to, as we say, mention it all. Stu talks being cast as one of the original 5 Queer Eye guys, what it was like to be replaced, last min, by Antoni Porowski and the dark days that followed thereafter. Stu also reveals new info that he just discovered regarding the true reason for the last minute change. We are all ears. Of course, we bring up the NDA and Cease and Desist that Jeff Lewis has served on Stu and contemplate what will happen the day these

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29:34

Mauricio Claps Back at Paris Hilton, Talks Kyle w/...

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2024/03/19

With the premiere of Buying Beverly Hills arriving later this week, Mauricio is doing a lot of talking about how we will see more of the dissolution of his marriage to Kyle on BBH than we saw this entire past season of RHOBH. Yes, Kyle it is our fu$king business but is this actually true or just another ploy to get the masses to tune in? Mo also claps back at Paris Hilton, discusses Kyle and Morgan and a whole lot more which we break down here today. Next we share our predictions and advice for next

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76:19

MINDY COHN (on Facts of Life, Palm Royale &...

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2024/03/19

Mindy Cohn steps Behind The Rope. Mindy is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which was her breakout, if not most well known, role as Natalie Green on The Facts of Life. Mindy talks about Facts past and present and breaks down whether there can realistically ever be a reboot with all 4 original actresses. Of course, Mindy is here to also talk about her new role working with, to name a few, Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Kaia Gerber, Allison Janney and Carol Burnett

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