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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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16:10

Kathy Hilton’s Cast Trip, Jeff Lewis’ Dorit & PK Tea,...

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2024/12/07

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14, Episode 3. We have a cast trip ladies and gentlemen and it is being planned by the one and only Miss Kathy Hilton. Personalized suitcases, butlers and caviar galore, childhood nursery rhymes and one activated Dorit, this episode has it all. We break it all down discussing all the underlying reasons for Dorit and Kyle’s feud, check in with newbies Boz and rich af Tilly, Erika being caught in the middle and thrown under the bus all at the same time - fear

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84:53

Carole & Andy Cohen Reconcile, Shep & Dorinda Grow...

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2024/12/06

He$$ hath frozen over in a true anything and everything is possible in the BravoSpere as Carole and Andy Cohen bury the hatchet and call a truce in their years long very public feud. We break down the real reasons behind the truce, the Bethenny of it all and where these once BFFs go from here. Luann kisses Hugh Grant down the street in The Hamptons, Hugh weighs in and RHONY gains viewers with an RHOBH lead in as the weeks trudge on. Teddi Mellencamp shares divorce updates, Shep has the hots for

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72:37

Erika Jayne's Warning To Garcelle & Sutton, Jax’...

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2024/12/05

Vanderpump Rules. Now that the era has ended, we look back at the highs and lows, clarify Scheana, Lala and Schwartzy’s upcoming roles on The Valley, discuss the effect Rachel Leviss had on the eleven season series, analyze whether Leviss’ return could have saved the show for the OGs, chat the unfortunate closing of Schwartz and Sandy's and break down when the new rebooted VPR will likely drop on our Bravo screens. In other news, Jax Taylor is involved in a hit and run which story and facts seem to

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37:42

Margaret Josephs/ Dorinda Medley Feud Heats Up, Jen...

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2024/12/04

A few weeks ago we discussed Margaret Josephs and Dorinda Medley’s new rumored feud which started on Jeff Lewis Live. Today we share updates on this feud, separate fact from fiction, address the rumors that poor ticket sales led to the cancellation of their live show, reference our previous discussion on this matter, discuss Teresa’s narrative that it is all Marge’s fault and analyze just how severe this feud is and what happens next for these once friends. Jennifer Aydin keeps acting out trying to

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52:36

BELINDA CARLISLE (on The Go-Go's, Solo Stardom, Break...

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2024/12/04

Belinda Carlisle steps Behind The Rope. Music Legend, Icon, Go-Go, Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Belinda Carlisle, that is. Belinda is here to chat about the full anthology of her career both as lead singer of the first female band to write their own music and play their own instruments, The Go-Go’s, as well as a decades long solo career most can only dream of. Belinda chats the early days of Beauty and the Beat, Vacation and Talk Show, breaking up, making up, God Bless The Go-Go’s,

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59:07

Teresa's RHONJ Punishment, Louie's Bad Year, Kyle's...

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2024/12/03

Psychic Robbin steps back Behind The Rope. She’s baaack. Psychic Robbin is here to help us make sense of all that is happening this week in the BravoSphere. Psychic Robbin delves into this current season of RHOBH, the fallout of Kyle’s friendship with Dorit, the separation of Dorit and PK, Kyle’s separation and looming divorce from Mauricio, Kyle’s refusal to mention Morgan, Kyle and Kathy’s current “tough love” phase with sister Kim Richards and so much more. Robbin tells us all that she sees

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51:22

MELISSA RIVERS (on Dorit’s Masterplan, Andy Cohen’s...

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2024/12/02

It’s that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers is back to help us break down and make sense of all that is happening on our Bravo screens and in our Pop Culture world. With another highly rated season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills well underway, Melissa talks this past week's RHOBH episode and helps summarize all that is going on off air. Dorit and Kyle still not in a good place, Erika in the middle, PK and Dorit’s marriage unravelling before our very eyes, newbies Boz and Tilly

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38:54

VPR’s Reboot Foreshadows RHONJ’s Future, Kristin...

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2024/12/01

Kristin Chenoweth slams Teresa Giudice as “Scary” and a “Dangerous Person”. We break down these claims, explain where they originate from, discuss the validity of them and analyze why she is “Team Gorga”. Speaking of Melissa Gorga, Kiki Barth shades her claiming she buys fake followers and Mel prepares to hit back. Vanderpump Rules has ended and, money aside, a cast divided where two main cast members are no longer speaking is a huge reason for its demise. Sound familiar? We address the rumors that

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87:11

Lisa Rinna, Eileen Davidson, General Hospital & How...

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2024/12/01

Sean Kanan steps Behind The Rope. Let us start at the beginning. The Karate Kid Part III, The Outsiders, and of course his long run as A.J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, is here to mention it all. Sean talks GH Co-Stars Ricky Martin, Vanessa Marcil, and Antonio Sabato Jr. He also discusses some of his other “Soap Opera” friends such as Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson. Sean discusses the differences between being on General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. We

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17:31

Dorit & Kyle’s Conflicting Stories, John Janssen...

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2024/11/30

Mary Cosby and Robert Jr. have a heart to heart in what is deemed by Andy Cohen to be one of the most touching scenes in Housewives History. We discuss this scene and all else that came along with this past weeks RHOSLC - Meredith vs. Mary, Mary vs. Lisa, Lisa and Angie reconcile - for now, Bronwyn vs Heather and so much more. We break down this past week’s RHOSLC and chat about all the off air snowflake drama from this past weeks Bravo Fan Fest in Miami. Speaking of off air drama, now that this

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68:08

Dorit & PK’s Conflicting Stories, Erika Navigates...

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2024/11/29

As Dorit and PK consciously uncouple, rumors swirl about pre-foreclosure on their 7 million dollar Encino home. Erika Jayne speaks out as she navigates the murky waters as the go between in the middle of Kyle and Dorit. Lisa Rinna and Diana Jenkins lend their support to Dorit and Erika, Vanderpump Rules faces its inevitable collapse, Camille Donatacci Grammer Meyer shades RHOBH as woke, Annemarie Wiley answers back and Shannon and John settle their facelift lawsuit conveniently as RHOC Season 18

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36:41

VANDERPUMP RULES (The OGs' End, New Cast Reboot, The...

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2024/11/28

Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. All good things must come to an end and, now, that includes Vanderpump Rules. First we react to the announcement that the OG cast of VPR will not be back and that Season 12 will include an entirely new cast except for Lisa Vanderpump. After we react and share our reactions, we break down just how we got here, explain the real reasons for the termination of the OG cast, explain whether this is, or is not, a shock and discuss why this was the

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37:40

VANDERPUMP RULES (The OGs' End, New Cast Reboot, The...

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2024/11/27

Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. All good things must come to an end and, now, that includes Vanderpump Rules. First we react to the announcement that the OG cast of VPR will not be back and that Season 12 will include an entirely new cast except for Lisa Vanderpump. After we react and share our reactions, we break down just how we got here, explain the real reasons for the termination of the OG cast, explain whether this is, or is not, a shock and discuss why this was the

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71:37

Dorit’s LVP Reconciliation, Tamra & Eddie’s Marriage...

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2024/11/27

Dorit is feuding with Kyle, Kyle is feuding with Dorit and both discuss possible Lisa Vanderpump reconciliations as this epic season of RHOBH continues. Rumors surface about Tamra and Eddie's marriage, Kenya Moore apologizes to everyone, Brittany “steals” from Jax, Erika Jayne plays peacemaker, Jennifer Tilly and Boz make their mark, Kathy Hilton brings the laughs and Andy Cohen seems to like, favor and wanna hang onto the RHONY reboot as they get a huge boost in ratings thanks to their RHOBH lead

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64:34

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on Dorit’s Replacement For Kyle,...

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2024/11/26

Melissa’s Old Nose is back to continue our recap and break down of Episode One, Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, or, should we say, the season of Dorit. We cover it all and prepare for a season long show down that we did not know we needed but are so here for, Dorit vs. Kyle. Gabriela helps us make sense of it all - the good, the bad, the other. While we have her, Gabriela chats Teresa’s recent WWHL appearance - second chair (?), Jackie Goldschenider and Teresa’s recent chat, all

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61:23

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on RHOBH Premiere, Dorit’s Iconic...

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2024/11/25

Melissa’s Old Nose is back and so is RHOBH!!! Today Gabriela helps us recap and break down Episode One, Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, or, should we say, the season of Dorit. After much hype and on line chatter about Dorit coming in hot, she did not disappoint. Jennifer Tilly and Bosom Saint John make their much anticipated debuts, Kyle is hurt and refuses to mention Morgan’s name, Garcelle fishes for a storyline, Sutton gets surreal, Kathy steals the show, Erika plays

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38:35

Andy Cohen’s RHONJ Update, Tamra & Shannon’s Season...

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2024/11/24

Bravo Fan Fest is here and our fav Bravolebs, Real Housewives and Daddy Cohen himself have descended upon Miami for some heat. Porsha, Phaedra and Cynthia divulge behind the scenes tea about Kenya’s exit and spill the tea on RHOA newbies coming in hot. Andy Cohen confirmed RHOM newbie Stephanie Shojaee, Alexia and Marysol weigh in on newbie Stephanie and Larsa and Lisa confirm their epic feud will be front and center when RHOM returns in 2025. Lala Kent and her assistant both speak out about

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75:54

TAMRA JUDGE (on Shannon, Vicki, “Jesus Jugs”, Kelly...

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2024/11/24

Tamra Judge steps back Behind The Rope. The one and only. Raw and unfiltered, after over a decade as a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange Country, Tamra is here to look back, reflect upon the highs, the lows and everything in between. We cover it all. Tamra shares her feelings on co-stars past and present - Shannon Beador, Vicki Gunvalson, Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino, Miss Fancy Pants Heather Dubrow, Meghan King, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and yes, last but certainly

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15:18

Shannon Beador Wins RHOC Reunion, Where RHONY Reboot...

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2024/11/23

The RHOC cast has, collectively, won this stellar return to form Season 18 of the OG city of all the franchises. Shannon put Alexis in her place, Pedranti showed no fear, Katie brought the humor, not her cat, and clapped back any Durbow, Johnny J was present even though he wasn’t, Emily represented as the greek chorus and we, the audience, got a glimpse into the future of the show. We break down the future of each Orange Holder - some good news, some bad, and when we can expect to hear about Season

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83:27

Kelly Dodd Warns Teddi Mellencamp, Jax & Brittany’s...

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2024/11/22

Jax and Brittany’s divorce gets more complicated as he enjoys single life living next to Schwartzy, Scheana and Brock weigh in, Brittany reveals Jax’s new low and the future of VPR still remains very uncertain. Kelly Dodd doubles down on the secrets she has on Teddi Mellencamp, Meredith Marks is angered with BTVR, RHOC concludes with a bang, Shannon Beador continues the year of Shannon, RHOBH brings drama, glam and newbies with an edge and so much more in this non stop week in Housewives

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