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Coming into August (yay!), it does seem like the show is finding its groove and going through one of its good periods aka more than ONE storyline going on. And they are fairly balanced out as well as intriguing. This rivalry between Katie and Poppy has been...popping. Hehe. Pun intended. Just when it looked like Katie might be getting one over Poppy, Poppy went right ahead and told Bill about her past with Tom and the possibility that he could have been Luna's dad. So...your move, Katie. lol. I guess I'm missed HT in Victoria mode for a long time so it's good to see her mixed it up with another female. And that filters into the whole murder mystery. Who killed Hollis and Tom? Could it be someone from Poppy's past that we don't know about? Or is there someone on canvas that has a connection to Poppy that we don't know about? Or could Bill had already known before Poppy said anything? it does seem like Justin will be around for a while. Though I would hate to see a Barber being a killer. The Return of Brooke's Bedroom continues to be goofy fun. And KKL has been looking great. And goodness knows I have enjoyed Steffy rolling her eyes...right into losing her passport. And now...here comes Will...at last...feels like things are looking up. I would hope so since at one point she was his father's sister. lol. Respect.

I am wondering. I am wondering.

7-29 Ugh. A complete chord. Is it wrong that I want the Adam/Chelesa fling out in the open so it can wipe the smug look off Billy's face? Because that is exactly how I feel about him at the moment. Moving around like a bull in a China shop in order to feel sooooo important. BOY...BYE. In fact, in that whole quad, I feel right now the only person I care about is Sally. So we don't even get to see the party that Faith went to? *side-eye* I did wonder if Daniel/Lucy's talk about his past with Cassie was foreshadowing. Because Cassie had such a crush on Daniel. Almost obsessive. And look at what is going on with Lucy with Faith. And this episode was the first time I cared about the Sharon storyline. I liked Sharon doubting herself. I liked to see Faith and Nick compare notes. And then Sharon/Daniel talk.

7-26 Oh, look! Friday cliffhangers are back!!! And that was a pretty decent cliffhanger, too. Everyone banding together against Wagger. So we have a new 'bad' guy. So this was the scenes you all were talking about with Kristina and Molly. Well, I'm happy to see the actress playing Molly come into her own. Because she shaded the heck out of Kristina. Though again, it goes back to them writing Kristina as the never-do-well since Kate M came on. That said, I understood her frustration with Kristina who was clearly stalling. While I don't like that Molly IS overreacting, I loved the scenes because this has been building for a while so it was nice to see it explode. And both scenes could be seen.

Cool!!!

I don't know about that. re: interest. I have found (and said) the last two weeks have been decent. Even moreso than Y&R when it's usually the reverse for the Bell shows.

7-25 Well...Carly is going to Carly. lol. After that annoying Perez episode, this one was all kinds of intriguing. No nookie for Ava then lol. But I couldn't help, but think about Carly and G-Man from ATWT watching her with Wagger. lol. And now Carly done got arrested. Well...one way to keep Jason in town. Moreso now that Carly's secret should not be hanged over his head now. And OMG!! Are they really going to go there with Willow/Drew then? I was thinking it was winding down now that Nina knew, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was VERY surprised with all the bubble butts on display, too. I don't even like CD but I enjoyed him out of that dress jacket. Same CM always had it. So... Why is that Danny always gets the short end of the stick? And ugh at Molly and TJ. But that story needed to explode so her overreacting works.

I figured you would be. That is good to hear. Can't wait to get to his arrival.

OMG yes. The fight between Brooks and Taleen appeared to get audience's interest and the ratings reflected it a little bit. And now that they are getting to the meat aka Ayan vs Lesa...A week off? WHY? Way to kill the momentum indeed. She really is firing. Sorry, Lesa. And while I am firmly Team Lesa until further notice...even I side-eyed her when she said she did not understand the message. Moreso given the clip of Sara from next episode. As far as their friendship, Lesa said on WWHL that she regreted doing that because her and Sara were just coming to a place where they were having a good friendship when they were not close beforehand. She also owned what she did in the first place on WWHL so another reason still on her messy side. I'm honestly worried that we are not going to see what happened that would cause a rift between Stanbury and Sara given Sara's interview online a few weeks ago since she said those scenes were cut. And it explains more why her and Brooks are closer if I am remembering the interview currently. Which is just making me go grrrr cuz all of what I'm talking about is OFF-SCREEN and really needs to be ON screen. lol. Yaaaay for you on Taleen. lol. To be fair...Brooks herself has been saying that about herself since Season 1. Same. And I know I'm going to the movies next Tuesday, but will be making time to watch that night.

Facts. Hehe. The shade! But...also facts. OMG! I totally forgot about that. Anna and Laura slowly, but surely were setting up for the downfall of Sonny (at last?) BTS with the added fact of Ava knowing about his meds. That could have been such a great story, but alas.

7-26 I missed the latest Kyle v Summer showdown due to a tv prob. But I actually liked this episode. And Summer pulling a fast one on Kyle. And her smirk at the end while she was hugging Harrison at Kyle was delicious. Take that, prick! I liked Devon and Lily reaching a detente. I didn't want a repeat of the last time they were at odds...which was most of THIS storyline. So I was happy she was happy for him and Abby getting married. Which I hope leads to some drama or event. Genoa City is overdue. Billy RME. To think this whole storyline was about him changing the name. And the writers are so trolling us with the Lily comment about A-C. I personally feel Chancellor-Abbot would be better.

RHOM OH?

Well, that takes Guza out of the running for the mystery new writer at GH. Or does it? Hmmm

I liked it, but it does seem too hyped to me.

7-26 I thought that was a good week. If anything (and unlike Y&R), it looked FUN. Or at least people were having fun. Right down to the writers because Steffy's comment about the bed from original Brooke's Bedroom having miles on it? Ooooooooooooo SHADE!!!! I like the angle for the reason Brooke would do it. She STILL looks great for her age. And that truly can be inspiring. Meanwhile, HT came to play in those Katie vs Poppy scenes. And I was here for it. And it was the cliffhanger, too. lol. And Katie being Katie aka nosy, of course, it didn't take her long at all to find a connection between Poppy and Tom. Uh oh. Oh, and STFU with that look, Hope. And by look, I mean when Finn was kissing his WIFE...I know...you wish you had someone so faithful...but alas.

I mean that comparison was gold. If the shows were to be axed and there was any left standing...that would be apt. OC has always managed to go from strength to strength while BH is the show that the network is always behind even when it was not the highest ratings HW show.

Yep. Pretty much.

Sun, Tues, Wed....a time!!!!!!!!!!

That's because outside of the occasional scene with Lily, he IS. I hate this Adam/Chelesa 'twist,' but I look forward to his head exploding when he finds out. It's what he deserves.

Same. But Antoyne explained so I'm good. VERY. I believe. Also same.

Oh how I hollered. In terms of RHOA, I would say to give Nene the payback so heaven forbid they mend bridges, there's nothing for her to come back to. And RHOA has definitely been treated poorly since Nene tried her lawsuit on Bravo. NJ is just a case of when you refuse to let your favorites (and not even audience favorites) go. And they are paying for it now to the point they can't even film a reunion properly. And then given that post Teresa posted...it goes back to that theory we said years ago about how Bravo been trying to get rid of their highest paying HWs from the flagshow HW shows to make room for younger...Frons's ABC. hehe. And currently that would be Teresa and Kyle, wouldn't it? I don't know, either what Bravo has planned. It's not the first time they have tried to overshadow the HWs though. But since the BELOW DECK franchise is also not what it used to, Bravo can't go back to that route again. I wanta play. lol. NJ Back on the season post-reunion where Jen did the awesome 3 for 1 on Couch Left. But I have no desire to catch up from from reading here and what becomes of Jen. ATL I honestly want to see if they can pull a BH Season 9 because it's the makings of that season. A fan favorite's dramatic exit. Some side stories. And a return of a vet to cook up some drama. I was hoping that Kenya was at least filming separately a la LVP. But it doesn't seem like it. Unlike Production is going to squeeze in scenes. And of course...will Kenya BE at the reunion? I am at least intrigued. And behind lol. BH Outside of clips...no desire to catch up. Unless Kyle gets the takedown she richly deserves. POTOMAC Agree with the rest of you. Definitely a make-or-break season for them. Have yet to watch the reunion. And not sure how to pivot from Candiace's leaving, but sending off the Roommate to force Gizelle to work was a good start. SLC Had their best season ever but haters had to hate so Monica is gone. Happy if it is true that Mary is FT, but I'm not sure if I will watch or tap out like I did for Season 3. DUBAI Having a good season, but you wouldn't know it given how Bravo treats it. A BETTER time slot would be a GREAT start. MIAMI. THE crown jewel now (sorry, BH), but you wouldn't know it given how Bravo treats it. NuNY While I liked it...it is worrying that we have heard NOTHING from those ladies. Not even about the alleged new castmate. I mean...isn't Eric Fuller known for leaking storylines? OC. 2nd only to RHOM at this point. And I'm so behind. But with nothing reality tv show wise to watch or shows now that I'm thinking about, I'm looking forward to seeing the Tamra return season. But I've always liked OC from the moment I started to watch regularly. If Bravo don't even try...these shows are as good as dead.

I mean the album AS A WHOLE. I found it pretty cohesive. And given that she made it at a time where she was at a retreat and questioning her life...like the crossroad she was at when ROL emerged...I feel it. Cuz at the time of its release...no one was doing what she was doing music-wise. So I don't find the album trendchasing at all. Now the singles...well...yeah. lol. Well the lead single...nothing new with Madonna though from a market point of view. I thought about adding REBEL HEART as well, but felt that was more trend setting than MADAME X. Just cuz of BIM. I agree with the ballads. GHOSTTOWN was my song and the fact she made a video...LOVE.

I agree with @NothinButAttitude. There is 4 or 5 episodes left now so Bravo is probably stretching it out. And lest we forget they have not filmed the reunion yet. So I expect that this week or next.

@janea4old thank you for the tag. So...a happy ending I can live with.

Same. Especially since Michael claiming the Q name was decades in the making. And also could have driven story for still more.