Russell Armstrong was the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong. We all saw how their marriage was unraveling on the show thus why when she filed for divorce from him last month it came as no surprise. Sadly he committed suicide at the age of 47. Though the coroner has not done an autopsy, multiple reports have come out saying that he hanged himself at his house or his friend's house. Many people think that bad press and financial stress lead to him taking his life. Taylor previously reported that he pulled her hair and pushed her a few times. A restraining order was filed by his ex wife in 1997 as well. He filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2005, claiming he had less than $50,000 in assets ... and debt somewhere between $1 and $10 million. He was a successful investment banker who made most of his money during the dot com era of the 90's. I remember on the show when another housewife, Lisa, alleged that maybe Taylor was staying married to Russell because she was into "the life", the good life of the typical well to do Beverly Hill's kept woman. It seems life Russell was into it as well and it cost him a lot. I am sure there is much more to this that only her, Taylor and a few other know. Taylor's rep released this statement on her behalf, "Taylor Armstrong is devastated by the tragic events that have unfolded. She requests privacy at this time so that she may comfort her young daughter. Her thoughts and prayers are also with Russell's 11 and 13 year old sons." Bravo also released a statement, All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our sympathy and thoughts are with the Armstrong family at this difficult time." I am giving this news a Digit Down. Though many viewers of the Housewives' series love drama, this is not the kind that we like.
Well if you like drama, housewives and more drama then Bravo has another hit for you. The Real Housewives franchise is headed to Miami. The cast is out and the date is set for it to premiere, Thursday February 22nd. I will be watching for sure, I have been hooked since season 1 of the O.C. Housewives. I have also heard that maybe Austin, Texas will be the next stop for the Housewives franchise... Back to Miami. I did happen to notice that a few these women have either had bad surgery or too much. Obviously this has been a longtime coming. I am going to give this show a Digit Up.
Lea Black: Deeply loved, occasionally uncompromising, but universally respected, this Texas native is leaving an indelible mark on Miami. Married to one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the country, Roy Black, and raising their 9-year-old son, Lea Black has a reputation as a community leader. She raised money for President Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign as well as many other local Florida politicians, and spends a majority of her time working towards the success of her own beloved charity.
Marysol Patton: Miami native Marysol Patton is one of Miami's most sought-after women both socially and professionally. Divorced 10 years has allowed her to put all energy into creating and running one of the premiere public relations firms in town, the Patton Group. Armed with her bedazzled iPhone and a hot female staff, this PR maven definitely knows how to throw a party for her A-list clients. When Marysol's not working, she finds time to hang with her mother Elsa, a character in her own right. Elsa considers herself a "seer," not a psychic and she's a hot commodity amongst A-listers looking for spiritual guidance.
Alexia Echevarria: This "Cuban Barbie" holds the pulse of Miami's Latin culture. As the executive editor of Venue Magazine, Alexia Echevarria spotlights the latest fashion trends as well as up-and -coming Latin film and TV stars. Alexia loves to spend time at her Miami Beach home with her husband Herman, and admits she is at times more of an older sister than a disciplinarian to her two sons from a previous marriage.
Cristy Rice: As a Miami native who is beyond proud of her roots, Cristy Rice's sassy Latina flair is evident in everything she does. Recently divorced from NBA superstar Glen Rice, Cristy has entered a new phase of her life, being single and living out loud. When she's not out dancing at night or dealing with relationship drama, Cristy's life is jam-packed with being a single mom to her three children and running her own clothing store.
Larsa Pippen: This wife of NBA superstar Scottie Pippen shares the unofficial title of "Hottest NBA Wife" with her friend Cristy Rice. A snarky Lebanese beauty, Larsa Pippen boasts that she's successful at everything she does, including playing wife and mother to her four young kids. When she's not busy turning her three little boys into star athletes, shopping for her one-year-old princess, or firing nannies, Larsa is happy to spend a little time on herself.
BORING! I know it was just the 1st episode but it was dull. It really just seems like one big tea party and Obama campaign put together. I swear everyone on the show is Probama and trying to show just how much they know him and because they know him that makes them something special. Well the truth is it does not, Whoomp Whooomp. So far if I had to choose a favorite one I guess it would be Catherine, the Brit with the sharp tongue, I like. The best part of this show is trying to figure out which one of these families will go broke 1st, and that would be the Salahi family again. I hope the season gets better, although the big climax was already revealed months ago, the Salahi's crash the White House, major. This show barely got green lighted anyway. If it ere not for that party crash this show would have never existed, so it does not surprise me that it is horrible. I really hope Bravo thinks long and hard about how they will improve on this show next season, there is always a 2nd season. I also hope that Bravo things even longer and harder about the future of the Housewives series. he O.C. Housewives are good, but taking a backseat to NYC, and everyone is taking a backseat to Atlanta and Jersey. I know that Bravo is considering adding Austin and then Miami to its Housewives franchise, and I do no know if that is such a good thing. Texas should have been done a couple of years ago and Miami should have been done right after the O.C. series started. Miami is sort of overexposed to us anyway, we can live without it. I am giving this a big Digit Down. Better luck next time Bravo.
Russell Armstrong was the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong. We all saw how their marriage was unraveling on the show thus why when she filed for divorce from him last month it came as no surprise. Sadly he committed suicide at the age of 47. Though the coroner has not done an autopsy, multiple reports have come out saying that he hanged himself at his house or his friend's house. Many people think that bad press and financial stress lead to him taking his life. Taylor previously reported that he pulled her hair and pushed her a few times. A restraining order was filed by his ex wife in 1997 as well. He filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2005, claiming he had less than $50,000 in assets ... and debt somewhere between $1 and $10 million. He was a successful investment banker who made most of his money during the dot com era of the 90's. I remember on the show when another housewife, Lisa, alleged that maybe Taylor was staying married to Russell because she was into "the life", the good life of the typical well to do Beverly Hill's kept woman. It seems life Russell was into it as well and it cost him a lot. I am sure there is much more to this that only her, Taylor and a few other know. Taylor's rep released this statement on her behalf, "Taylor Armstrong is devastated by the tragic events that have unfolded. She requests privacy at this time so that she may comfort her young daughter. Her thoughts and prayers are also with Russell's 11 and 13 year old sons." Bravo also released a statement, All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our sympathy and thoughts are with the
Armstrong family at this difficult time." I am giving this news a Digit Down. Though many viewers of the Housewives' series love drama, this is not the kind that we like. 
