...Tareq & Michaele Salahi

Tareq & Michaele Salahi gained "famed" 1st by crashing the a White House state dinner party. It was a scandal that was news for weeks around the world, mostly here though. Then they parlayed their "fame" into a reality show by joining the poorly rated Real Housewives of Washington D.C. Now they are back int he news for yet another scandal. Tareq has decided to divorce his wife of 8 years after she ran off with the Journey guitarist Neal Schon earlier this week. Tareq called the FBI after he thought his wife was abducted, but it turns out she was traveling with the band. Interesting fact, Michaele dated Neal years ago. Tareq is citing adultery and abandonment as the reason for the divorce. He said in a statement, "Due to the abandonment of the marriage and adultery by Michaele, I have suffered both emotional and physical harm. Over the objections of me, she continually exposes our friends and acquaintances to her adulterous relationship and has flaunted the same throughout the community, the nation and indeed the world, and thus caused me to suffer great harm, humiliation, and embarrassment." No one knows if this is real or Memorex. This couple loves attention and they live by the any press is good press rule of life. Tareq has been seen with Michael Lohan lately, apparently Lohan is helping him get through this. Also there is a rumored sex tape featuring Michaele and Neal, I hope not. Tareq is having financial problems, and I do think that aided in Michaels's decision to leave him, she really loves the high life. As I mentioned the show they were on was cancelled after 1 season, the only failed Housewives show so far, but Bravo used this latest Salahi hoopla as a reason to run a marathon of the failed show... Possible spin off maybe? A reason to shoot a season 2? I really hope not. Though I do not know if this is real or for show I am giving them a Digit Up for the out of nowhere entertainment.
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...Russell Armstrong

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.

...Emmy Snubs

As a future Emmy winner, of some sort...even if it is a local Emmy, I pay close attention to the Emmy nominations. This year I, along with many others, were surprised by who did not get a nominations, a little pissed. Let me start with one of my favorite shows Cougar Town. Are you kidding me here, no nominations for Cougar Town!?! Glee gets 12, Cougar Town gets 0. I guess because there is no gay character on the show, like its network sister Modern Family, they just got ignored. Cougar Town is funny, the whole cast is funny and it deserved a few nominations for the show and individual cast members. Next on the list would be the whole Real Housewives series. How is it that not a single show from that awesome series of shows not get nominated? The shows that were nominated however: Antiques Roadshow, Deadliest Catch, Hoarders, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, MythBusters and Undercover Boss. Besides Kathy Griffin's show I do not watch any of these dated shows. I try to watch MythBusters but it comes on at some programed pack prime time time and it is just forgettable. Now I will end this with my last upset of the Emmy's... Why is there no mention of the hilarious and somewhat offensive It's Aways Sunny in Philadelphia? This show is crazy funny and stupid and smarter than most would think. Though it is on FX it also airs on Comedy Central and the show has a loyal following. I would lie to see an Emmy or two slung their way before the show ends, whenever that is. I am giving these Emmy Snubs a Digit Down.

...Danielle Staub

Do you remember Danielle Staub? She was the most hated housewife on the hit Bravo series "Real Housewives of New Jersey". She left the show after 2 seasons and she claimed she was making money doing other things. We all know she was at one time a cocaine snorting prostitute who may or may not have held people hostage for money. Any who she is set to be in a reality show along with Heidi Montag and other reality television has beens on VH1 this Fall I think it is call Famous Food or something like that. But now she seems to be in some sort of trouble again. Pictures of her have surfaced of her stripping at Scores in New York City. This 49 year old plastic surgery addict is not something that you would hope to see in such a famous strip club, but there she is taking it all off. This is something that she willingly did on her own. Her sex tape, as she claims, was something she did without knowing it was ever going to be released, though if you saw it you would beg to differ. The picture of her above was on Scores website, though it was not censored. I could have put up the uncensored version but you will have to Google that one for yourself because it is not hot at all. She apparently signed a 3 year deal with the club and she will be required to appear at events and do at least 1 live show, ouch. That was until she decided to quit and focus on seeking treatment for psychological problems... Mmmkay...? She claims her handlers "coaxed" her into signing the agreement with scores, which I do not believe. It people gave her a positive response, she would be claiming this move was all her idea and blah blah blah. She told People Magazine, "I have addictions with love and low self-esteem, and I need help. My low self-esteem derived from childhood sexual abuse has messed with my mind and self-worth, and over the years I thought about getting help but pushed it deep into the depths of denial. "For years I have had the suicide hotline on my cell phone and would like nothing more than to free myself from this constant pressure. Seeing how I have hurt myself and my family this time, I can no longer push it behind me." I think we can add an addiction to attention and fame to that list as well and I say that because when the shiz hit the fan last year she sought treatment from Dr. Phil to deal with her unresolved issues. I think that as soon as her daughter turns 18 she needs to pack up and leave. Her ex-husband needs to gain full custody of the other daughter and leave Danielle to her own demise I am going to give Danielle Staub a Digit Down.

...The Real Housewives of Miami

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.

Adriana DeMoura-Sidi: This Brazilian bombshell is a full-time mom and a highly respected art curator who is always on the go. Coming off a traumatic divorce, Adriana DeMoura-Sidi wasted no time meeting her new fiancée, Fredric. Still her relationship is always on the rocks, as Adrianna's flirtatious ways and fiery personality seem to get her in trouble and leave her peers gossiping.

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.

...The Real Housewives of D.C.

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.