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I think what kills me is the Academy Awards used to be about movie stars. It was a glamorous night where regular people could watch their favourite performers in competitive races. There were only a handful of stars in that audience. Now it's a bunch of nameless actors in movies nobody has seen winning awards and going on to work in projects for one of a million streaming platforms that a continually splintered audience never sees.

Another Oscars that ran way too long (nearly 4 hours!), another appalling Memoriam (this time with a spooky choir!), and then Demi Moore gets robbed at gunpoint. I don't care how much the Academy loved Anora...they're sliding into further irrelevance.

I consider him part of Bill Bell's 'Dream Team' that lasted until his death and the ensuing chaos that followed it.

The bottom line is the judge was furious at every element of this case and threw the book at her. Karen's lawyer tried, and Karen and Ray tried, but there was no getting away from her previous record and the bodycam footage. Throw in that she went to the Miraval Spa (of all places!) before she was convicted and I really can't see how Karen's lawyer didn't prepare her for this outcome. The judge's tone of voice changed so radically once he started to sentence her, it was obvious what was about to happen. The prosecution didn't have to say anything. The judge has likely had his mind made up from the moment she was convicted. And who could blame him? Karen's strategy has been all wrong. She didn't take the deal, like Shannon did, or come to Court humble and contrite, like Luann did. Instead, Karen clung to the image that she is a leader in the community and that she has some platform to be an example. She is an example to nobody. I found listening to that sentencing hearing very disappointing. I really had high hopes that Karen was going to have hit rock bottom and show up to Court ready to face the music. Now, I hope she takes this jail sentence, takes accountability, and emerges a better person who is ready to be honest with herself.

Yes, he is. Good looking actor, but wooden and doesn't seem to be able to deliver dialog naturally. I laughed out loud. I wasn't expecting it and I thought it was awful. Yes, and we're 3/3 for her performance being one of the weaker parts of the show.

The year in jail may be good for Karen. It’s the reality check she needs and will also keep her sober. The judge clearly did not have any sympathy for her position and made an example of her, as is the right thing to do. Judges do not often impose a heavier sentence than what the prosecution requests. I wonder what time she’ll actually serve? I read a comment online that she’d probably be a hit with her fellow inmates. I could see it.

I thought the same at several points in today's episode. Like Coronation Street. I think the show is underscored and could use more background music. Yes, I'm noting this with some of the sets - they're sterile and cavernous. Compare some of these sets to the Newman Ranch on Y&R and it's clear that they've leaned into contemporary style and furnishings and looks bland. Others, however, like Bill's office, are full of texture and interesting camera angles. The look of the show reminds me of AMC or GH. A bit on the generic side and definitely overly lit. Agree with all of what you've said. It's the first week, so of course there are issues to be worked out. I do find some of the dialog to be incredibly clunky - clunkier than I would have expected, but it's also unusual to have this much exposition. Daphnee is wonderful. She should have been on another soap after OLTL. She is wonderful.

Watched the premiere and it was a very good start. Clearly, there are people behind the scenes who care about this show and want it to succeed. The exposition about who the Dupree family is worked well and I think we know their dynamic. I really liked the scene between grandfather and grandson in the diner. Starting a show with Best Of My Love playing sets a great tone. Daphnee Duplaix is my favourite so far. Natural and restrained. Karla Mosley is overacting. She did this on B&B as well. Loved how the show had extras (including Real Housewife of Potomac's Karen Huger!) The sets are definitely over lit and the lighting is too bright which detracts from the otherwise very nice, expansive, sets, and the hair, makeup, and costumes that all looked good. Any white in a set, prop, or costume was ultra bright. Hopefully they will work out that issue.

Mia is truly scary because she can turn on those tears with the flip of a switch. Nothing about her is even slightly genuine. Jacqueline is such a loser. Nobody cares about who knocked her up. Nobody.

I generally enjoy Heather's HW content...some other stuff, less so. This interview with Carole and Heather is both of them at their best because each is talking to a girlfriend. I still laugh at the fact it was Michael Cohen, yes that Michael Cohen, who took the photos of Tom at the Regency. Simon has been such a petulant bastard that I love this for Porscha. POTOMAC The prosecutor in Karen's DUI case, which goes to sentencing this week, has pointed out Karen has had 3 prior DUI convictions between 2006 - 2011. The prosecutor is seeking 6 months in jail. Karen's new lawyers are seeking no jail, focusing on rehabilitation and says Karen's recent stay in rehab focused on alcohol, anti-depressant use, and her sexual assault from 42 years ago when she was in college. The prosecutor's office says Karen's rehabilitation program was too luxurious (not a great argument...). I do think Karen is going to see some jail time. I doubt 6 months. But 60 days? I could see it.

Karen and Luann are both Taurus women. I think Karen knows that she's hit a rock bottom of sorts, just as Luann did, and the only direction she can choose to go is up. No, it's more so that Mia is such an inveterate liar that she shows herself to be a fool so many times in an hour. Most of it is self inflicted.

Mia is scary with her commitment to lying. How could anyone feel safe being her friend or with her in their life? Nothing she says can be relied upon. Her tears are as fake as her ass. Karen's two videos served her well in different ways. The first, disheveled, and worried for her family, saying she takes responsibility, while denying she is an alcoholic, shows that reality hit her. The second, perfectly coiffed and in a glamorous dress, extending sincere 'thank yous' told the audience who her friends on that cast really are, and her mention of taking anti depressants while drinking was the first time that she said anything that made sense about her DUI. It does not excuse anything she did, but it does explain, from a medical perspective, why she was so f****d up in that bodycam footage. I never thought she was just drunk. Everyone should look up mixing anti depressants and alcohol and it will explain the bodycam footage. It's a lot more dangerous than people would expect and makes depression symptoms worse, which can then lead to more drinking and it becomes a vicious cycle. That Karen said when she comes back, she'll just be Karen Huger, not the Grande Dame, because Karen is enough, I think that is a healthy step forward like when Luann ditches her Countess shtick. Gizelle had a great Part 1. Her tears for Karen were sincere because Karen's thanks surprised her. One step at a time, indeed. Ashley's hubris. Whew. Pride comes before a fall. Wendy's furious with Karen, and that's understandable...but she should be careful because the rest of the cast does not like her, regardless of how they're acting right now. Any goodwill is temporary. Stacey and Jassi's Miami fiasco with Mia was interesting because it reinforced that Mia is a lying scumbag. I do think they should upgrade Jassi because she took all that side-chick ribbing like a champion. Kierna needs to step up or she is a one and done. As @DemetriKane says, she was a bystander.

Completely agree. Gizelle and Robyn fed off each other's negativity. Robyn is too stupid to function and messed around with production by revealing what should have been storyline on her podcast, so I'm glad she got the axe and she should stay off our screens. That's how I feel. Gizelle had a B Storyline kind of season. She was not the lead for anything other than hating Mia, which I fully support. The parallel with Erika on BH is right on. And I think it's been good for both of them. Britani as an FOH is a must for next season. She is a train wreck that the other HW's can devour for fodder.

Sonja's ex-husband, John Adams Morgan, died earlier this month at the age of 94. The obituary that was posted by the Morgan Foundation only mentioned his current wife (his 5th), but none of his children. https://people.com/john-adams-morgan-dead-banker-and-sonja-morgan-ex-husband-was-94-8627805 His death may provide some closure to Sonja so she can let go of the past. I hope it does and that she's able to move forward with her life with joy and happiness.

Mad as a box of frogs. Take a bow, SLC Housewives. THAT is how you do a 3 part reunion. They got down in the dirt and fought it out, but also reached some form of resolution and détente with their disputes. I would not change a thing about this cast. Bring 'em all back. PS: Meredith, Jenn Shaw is a piece of sh*t who scammed the vulnerable and elderly. She doesn't deserve a second chance.

If Finn was a virgin in college then the earth is flat. How old is Finn supposed to be versus Luna? Is it even mathematically possible for him to be her father?

It was so obvious. And cringe. The upside is Garcelle did not give a solitary f*ck. She handled Sutton's mother perfectly and showed what an arsehole she is. Sutton's mother is a complete explanation for much of who Sutton is. She is so toxic and passive aggressive and just awful. Kyle really showed, again, what a terrible friend and person she is while she makes excuse after excuse for Sutton's mother (watch the After Show on YouTube) all while never giving Sutton any credit. All that to say Sutton's house in Augusta is gorgeous. Her mother should be kissing her feet given Sutton's alimony supports her. I found the last scene the most riveting though, as Erika explained the facts of divorce to Dorit. Kathy and Boz nodding along, knowing the hellscape that is about the reveal itself, as the music reached a frenzied crescendo as Dorit declares war on PK? Fantastic.

What's intriguing is this was originally greenlit for E! but is now airing on Bravo. Obviously, E! is a dying network and NBCU know it, so they're airing it on Bravo to make the most of its potential.

If Wendy is game for being a villain then she would be great next season. Whether that's her against Karen, or another HW, would be fine with me. If she wants to just make another fake career change, have an other obligatory season with her overbearing mother, and drag out Happy Eddie for a scene or two, then pass.

SLC Great reunion so far. It's clear that Bronwyn is a huge liar. The jewelry, the "affair" Todd had...like good lord. Meredith's dramatics are tiresome. When she said she was going to leave my only reaction was "Okay." Mary and Angie have a beautiful, real deal, friendship. BH I love that the editors are keeping their foot on Kyle's lying, hypocritical neck. That montage they did of Kyle insisting other people be 'open and honest' while she's closing up and denying...perfection. I also love that Boz is loyal to Dorit and calls out Kyle's crap without hesitating. POTOMAC Well that ended with an awful display of animal cruelty with those canisters going off on those poor dogs...plus Wendy adopting a dog without talking to her husband...very bad move. That wig Stacey had on was another bad move. That thing looked crispy. Ashley had exactly no storyline this season. Just as she hasn't for years. I dare say it's time for her to get the axe. Gizelle and Karen had me cracking up while Stacey flubbed her pronunciations - they are so good as friends. Wendy being so sure that Karen trashes her yet invites her to the White House? Either she understands this is the HW Game, or she's really desperate. TJ seems really awful and really mean. What was Stacey thinking? For the record...Karen is correct. Mia *isn't* Potomac. She's trash. Bring on the reunion.

I like Shamea and am interested to see how she does on the show. I liked the trailer and thought the show has energy in a way it hasn't in years. It will be interesting to see if its sustained throughout the season and whether we see a big difference once Cynthia and Phaedra join...they both seem like last minute additions to spice it up. Love that for Karen.

Welcome to hell, Tamra.

In the motion that Karen's new lawyers filed, it does not seem there is intent to appeal, but instead, to file with the Court a sentencing memo to adequately address the Court and the prosecutors office. They also point out Karen entered rehab out of state and would only be discharged a day before her sentencing, so she would not be able to confer with her lawyers about their memo, which they would file by February 14, 2025, well before the new sentencing date. It seems that Karen did not trust her previous lawyers to file an adequate sentencing memo, so she hired experienced lawyers to do so. It seems that she is going into this sentencing ready to accept responsibility. “Ms. Huger is seeking to have the benefit of counsel’s 30 years of experience handling cases of this kind, in the Maryland Courts, and in fashioning recommendations that State and the Court may find acceptable to address the community’s interests in accountability, rehabilitation, supervision, and deterrence,” the motion read. Karen’s new lawyers said they last spoke to Karen as she entered an out-of-state program that is appropriate for this case. The lawyers said they had not received permission from Karen to disclose the nature of the program. “The rules of the program severely limit the counsel’s ability to communicate with Ms. Huger and prepare for sentencing. [Karen] will be returning from that program on January 28, 2025, the day before the scheduled sentencing,” the motion read. Source: https://www.lovebscott.com/rhops-karen-huger-fires-lawyers-guilty-verdict-asks-delay-dui-sentencing-rehab

Just call Luann, Sonja, Dorinda, Heather, Carole, and Kristen and be done with it!

RHOP Mia: A disaster and this whole Ink/Jeremiah/Gordon fiasco is simply gross. It is not entertaining and has no entertainment value. Plus, she's really vulgar and stupid. Stacey: Ugh, this late in the game switchover to Mia is not the move. Frankly, the comments she attributes to Karen, while spicy, are not correct. Mia is garbage and Stacey *should not* be her friend. Wendy *is* self absorbed - her entire storyline this year has been her birthday and non-existent 'talk show'... Gizelle: She hates Mia and will do anything that goes against her. Ashley: The drag king stuff is neither here nor there for me. She has no storyline. Karen: Are they going to work in her conviction into the finale using a "6 months later..."? However they do it, I really hope we see some accountability from Karen.