'Real Housewives' To Go On Three-City Tour

Other than Bravo trying to milk all the $$$ they can get from the "Housewives" franchise, this tour makes no sense:

Want to meet the "Real Housewives" of New Jersey or New York?


Bravo is bringing the ladies from their reality show franchise (including Orange County, Atlanta and Beverly Hills) on the road.


Tickets go on sale Aug. 19.


The tour kicks off on Atlantic City, NJ on Oct. 1, and also stops in Chicago and Atlanta.


"Bravo viewers like to truly engage in the shows they are passionate about," says Ellen Stone, Bravo’s senior vice president of marketing in a statement. "With The Real Housewives Live Tour, we are able to give our fans a unique, hands-on experience with their favorite cast members across franchises that they can't experience anywhere else."


Tickets begin at $49.50. Fans can buy the $170-per-ticket "Red Carpet Package," which allows them to walk the red carpet, sit in "premium" seats and attend a pre-show cocktail party hosted by the reality stars.


Tickets will only be sold to those 21 and older in Chicago and Atlanta.

RELATED: Real Housewives Announce Big Tour—but for What, Exactly?

Melissa Gorga and Caroline Manzo Talk Making Amends

RealityTea.com:

Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Melissa Gorga and Caroline Manzo recently gave an interview to AOL where Melissa expressed her hope of a better family relationship, and Caroline did was she loves to do: give family advice.


Melissa admits, “There is a huge desire on my part to make amends. I want nothing more than my husband to be with his family.” She says she doesn’t want to be the one who appears to stand between her husband and her husband’s sister Teresa. Melissa believes that she hasn’t had the opportunity to prove herself like the ladies who have been on since the show’s beginning. She says, “It’s hard especially for me being the new girl trying to come in and give my side of the story when you have other women who have been on for two seasons, that you know, people have learned to love and people have learned to get to know.”


Caroline thinks it’s “wonderful” that the women share their lives with millions of viewers. She says, “I think it’s a learning experience to teach everyone that they’re not alone in what they are going through.” She elaborates that “in struggles with families and relationships” the most important thing to do is maintain “an open line of communication.” Caroline continues, “Look within yourself to find out what you did wrong.” She’s a regular Dr. Drew!


Melissa concludes with some things we viewers can expect to see as the season continues. She reveals, “On a lot of the upcoming episodes you’re going to see a lot of good times and house husbands. You are going to see us kind of go full circle and makes amends, and I think that is what America is looking for.” My bad, I thought America was looking for drama.

Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga And Caroline Manzo Appear On "Live! with Regis & Kelly"

Caroline Manzo On "Rocco's Dinner Party"

TheStir.com:

The guests had a good time, and it's always good to see the Manzos together. They're still so clearly in love, and when they talked about their first dates in Little Italy, it was touching. Caroline even got Joey to call her daughter, Lauren, and make her former tween dream come true -- a call from Joey! Now that's a memorable meal.


Overall, the chefs served up two stellar dinner parties with an assortment of great dishes for inspiration.

Chicago Cop Claims 'Real Housewives of NJ' Cast Beat Up On Him And His Cousin

ChicagoTribune.com:

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members beat up and injured a Chicago-area police officer and his cousin during a brawl earlier this year at a posh Dominican resort, two lawsuits filed today allege.


Adolfo Arreola, a sworn officer with the University of Illinois at Chicago's police department, suffered a broken arm, blurred vision, cuts and bruises after some members of the cast "savagely beat, kicked, punched, scratched, jumped" on him and smashed glass on his head, according to the lawsuits. His cousin Jason A. Gomez suffered a broken leg and a torn MCL after he came to Arreola's defense.


The cousins’ lawsuits – filed in New York and Miami – allege that they and their families were dancing and socializing in a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino bar in Punta Cana on Feb. 23 when Jersey Housewife Teresa Giudice sprayed champagne on Arreola’s mother-in-law and mocked the 53-year-old woman as she tried to wipe the alcohol from her eyes.


The complaints state that after Arreola confronted Giudice, he was attacked by cast members that included her husband, Joe, and Albert and Christopher Manzo, the sons of show matriarch Caroline Manzo.


All three men have supporting roles on the popular reality show, which follows the conflict-riddled lives of five Italian-American women from northern New Jersey. Since the program's debut two years ago, the cast's public melees and physical altercations have fueled gossip sites and the show's ratings in near equal measure.


The Guidices and other cast members could not be immediately reached for comment.


Bravo, the cable channel that airs the show, is named in the New York complaint, as well.

Albie and Chris Manzo Will Star in Hoboken Based Reality Show "Boys to Manzo"

HudsonReporter.com:

The rumors are true. Albie and Chris Manzo, the twentysomething brothers on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will soon star in their own Bravo-TV reality series about their bachelor life in Hoboken, where they moved this past November.


The show will be called "Boys to Manzo" and was plugged in a small ad during the new episode of Real Housewives on Monday night.

Chris is naturally funny and entertaining, but Albie seriously needs to open up and let his guard down in order for this show to work.

Dina Manzo, Caroline Manzo And Teresa Giudice Speak @ Project Ladybug's Wine, Women & Shoes 5th Annual Ladies Night Out

Real Housewives of New Jersey on the "Wendy Williams Show"

Jacqueline Laurita: NJ Housewives Is Less "Dark" Without Danielle Staub

It's just too funny watching Teresa's unchanging "this is the last place on earth I want to be right now" expression on her face in this clip:

With Danielle Staub long gone from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jacqueline Laurita and her costars are no longer running scared.


When the Bravo show premieres its third season Monday, fans will still see their fair share of drama, but as Laurita tells Us Weekly, this time it'll be served up family style.


"It's not the same type of drama than when Danielle was on [the show]," Laurita tells Us of the group dynamic in the wake of villain Staub's September 2010 departure. "I think that was a little more dark, and now [we as a cast] have less of a fear of life. It's more like 'Oh my God, what's my family member going to say about me?' because your feuding with them. This drama went on before with Danielle but you couldn't see it because Danielle's drama overshadowed what was going on in our lives."


In the mix for season three are Teresa Giudice's cousin Kathy Wakile and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, whose family gets in a massive blowout with the Giudices on Monday's premiere.


No tables are flipped at Gorga's son's christening, but Giudice tells Us that the fight was so epic she "blacked out" and has few memories of the day.


"It's still a whole blur to me," Giudice says. "I blacked out that day and it's still blurry to me. When I watch the episode I'll see what went on because I still don't [remember]. It was a crazy day."

Jacqueline Laurita, Cathy Wakile, Melissa Gorga and Caroline Manzo at the March of Dimes March for Babies Charitable Walk

Albert Manzo Surrenders Fight With Gov. Chris Christie

TheRepublic.com:

The husband of one of the one of the stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" reality show has decided not to fight Gov. Chris Christie.


Albert Manzo resigned from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission Monday, saying he didn't want to become a distraction.


The governor had suspended Manzo and another board member and threatened to file ethics charges unless they stepped down. The jobs pay $7,500 and include health benefits.


Manzo drew Christie's wrath for maintaining addresses at the Paterson restaurant that he co-owns and the Franklin Lakes mansion featured on the reality show.


A Christie spokesman told The Record newspaper the resignations are part of what's needed to "finally make these powerful, ungoverned authorities accountable to their ratepayers."

Albert Manzo on Gov. Christie's Accusations: 'I Did Nothing Wrong'

Zap2it.com:

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Caroline Manzo is pretty used to controversy, but it's her husband, businessman Albert Manzo, who's finding himself in the middle of a storm right now.


New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has asked the house husband for an immediate resignation from his post as a Commissioner at the North Jersey District Water Supply saying he abused the public's trust.


"I don't think Governor Christie is personally attacking us," Albert tells Zap2it exclusively. "I just think the guy's got a certain contempt for every agency. He thinks they're all crooked. And we want to sweep everybody out with one big broad brush. But, if you look at our water utility, it's a model for water utilities or any regional commission."


The Governor accuses Albert of misleading the public by claiming that he lived in an apartment at the family's restaurant and banquet hall, The Brownstone, in Paterson, N.J. as opposed to his house located in Franklin Lakes, N.J., which isn't one of the 12 major municipalities the commission serves.


"I had no intention of trying to pull the wool over anybody's eyes," Albert, who is a registered Republican, tells us. "Governor Christie is saying I circumvented senatorial courtesy. Well, senatorial courtesy is an informal, uncodified, internal procedure. There's no such thing as senatorial courtesy. It's not a law."


According to Albert, the only law about residence as it pertains to positions like his is that he "must live in the water supply district."


"So, if I live anywhere in the district that the water is sold or offered, I qualify," he says. "I think he's just looking to find the loopholes to get me out."

Gov. Christie Suspends Albert Manzo from Water Commission

MyFoxNY.com:

Gov. Chris Christie has suspended two members of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, including Albert Manzo, the husband of Caroline Manzo, of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."


Christie said that Manzo listed a brownstone catering hall he owns in Paterson as his residence, whereas he and his family actually live in Franklin Lakes.


"If any of you watch or know about 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' you know where he lives," Christie said.


According to a report by the Record posted on NorthJersey.com , Manzo told officials during his nomination that he lived at the brownstone and didn't disclose that he owned the house in Franklin Lakes.


The governor also suspended Michael T. Cricco. Christie is asking the two to resign from the commission or face disciplinary action.

Albie and Chris Manzo Take Hoboken

HudsonReporter.com:

Will the next big TV reality show focus on two twentysomething guys from the suburbs dating and partying in Hoboken? Rumors throughout the media suggest that the sons of one of the stars of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey” show – Albie and Chris Manzo, who now live in a pricy apartment on the Hoboken waterfront – may be filming a reality show about their bachelor exploits here.


The brothers spoke with The Reporter in an interview on Friday, but could not address details about a possible new show.


The Manzos are the two sons of Franklin Lakes resident Albert Manzo, who owns the Brownstone banquet hall in Paterson, and his wife Caroline, one of the more prominent housewives on Bravo TV’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey” show. The show depicts catfights and challenges among a group of families in the Jersey suburbs.


Last week, the brothers said they enjoy their new home in Hoboken, where they moved only three months ago.


“As far as living in Hoboken, it’s like being back in college,” Albie said. “And Chris never went to college, so it’s like he’s a freshman at Hoboken U.”


Albie is the older brother who recently was dismissed from law school due to poor grades, but was trying to go back. His mother said on the show that his difficulties were due to a longtime learning disability. Christopher, the younger brother, has mused that it’s his dream to own combination car wash/strip clubs. (Probably wouldn’t pass muster at the Hoboken Zoning Board.) However, Chris also has a nerdy side, since he recently appeared on a reality show about dating, “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” and took his date to Medieval Times.


Now that the two have left home, they are enjoying the mile-square city, they both said.


‘It was like a madhouse’


“We were walking by Carlo’s Bakery and people noticed us; it was like a madhouse,” Albie said on Friday, referring to the bakery that is the location of yet another reality show being filmed in Hoboken, “Cake Boss.” Albie added, “It’s the people there [visiting Carlo’s] that like the Jersey reality shows, but we enjoy [getting noticed elsewhere]. We don’t think we’re famous. When we get noticed, it’s like it’s happening again for the first time.”


“You almost think they’re making fun of you,” Chris jokingly said of the large crowds that get excited when they see the pair around town.


Albie said residents should not fear the fact that the two are here.


“We like it in Hoboken,” Albie said. “We’re not really party boys. Chris is out a lot more than I am. We’re having fun.”


Chris retorted: “That’s a nice way of saying he’s boring and I’m not.”

Albie and Chris Manzo Get 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Spinoff

TVSquad.com:

Albie and Chris Manzo are ready for their close-up on Bravo. The sons of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Caroline Manzo have begun work on a new spinoff, according to the New York Post.


The two Manzo brothers appeared on Bravo's 'The Millionaire Matchmaker' earlier this season, bringing in the show's highest ratings and getting a lot of female attention.


The New York Post reports that the brothers have signed a contract with Bravo and recently moved into their own place in Hoboken. "The boys were looking for some independence," a source told the Post. "They're getting a ton of attention from the ladies and needed their own space."


Bravo is staying mum on the topic, telling the Post they have "not made any announcement."

Danielle Staub Talks Sex Tapes, Karma, Girl-on-Girl Bullying and Caroline Manzo

Damn, this gets pretty ugly, but we're talking about Danielle Staub here so expect no less:

Remember when being considered a "housewife" was a bad thing? Well, it's 2010 and housewives are considered to be pretty fierce...even if you're an ex-housewife. Danielle Staub, who was part of season one and two of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, was rumored to be fired by Bravo. But that isn't the only recent hearsay about the reality star. There are rumors that she's a lesbian, an ex-con, and possibly the most hated person on TV.

So when Cultist got the chance to chat with Ms. Staub, whose Miami event (Jersey-ween) was canceled the day of the interview, we wanted to clear the air. Staub was ready to bare all and talked about her sex tape, how being Sicilian helps her understand what it's like to be black, why Bravo should have pulled the other housewives off her, and a few threats about karma being a bitch. The cherry on top? News of a Danielle Staub fitness video.

New Times: We're sad you won't be joining us in South Florida for Halloween.

I know, it would have been nice. I could have gotten a little bit of color.
Does coming to Miami bring up memories of your past?

I have moved on from everything that doesn't make me feel good. There are parts of Miami and my life in Miami that I love. It wasn't all bad. I got arrested, that was the bad part. I went there with my first love; it's in my book. But we were teenagers; we were young. Florida will always be one of my homes.
Did you and Bravo have a mutual break up or were you fired?

Yeah, it was totally mutual. I didn't want to return at all. I realized I can do a lot better. I can take my ratings and go anywhere.
Do you regret doing the show?

Not for a second. I don't live by regrets. I live by experiences. There are a lot of people that truly relate to me. I didn't hide. I didn't run. I embraced it and left my mark. I'm a published author, I'm a recorded artist, I have two incredible children with their own entities going on, I have shown what kind of mother I am through my children. People have nothing but love for me. Gay, straight, black, white, rich, poor--I have been it all, I relate to it all. I haven't been black, but I'm Sicilian.
How do you think Bravo portrayed you?

I think they did their best to make sure their ratings were met. They lost sight of the fact that, and I'm going to say this very delicately, I am a human being and I'm a mother. And they should have corralled up their animals every once in a while. What they allowed to happen to me is bullying. I refuse to believe that is OK in anyone's eyes. I don't care if you hate my guts, it's wrong to do that to another person. What if I were too weak and considered doing something to hurt myself? Because they tore at me enough to do so. They ganged up on me. They never once gave me a chance to breathe and just be me. In the presence of Andy, I think at both reunions that he should have stepped in and said that's fucking enough.
So it's safe to say you and the ladies are no longer friends?

I wouldn't call them ladies, but yes.
Is it hard to have ladies you once had in your home and around your kids betray you, even testify against you in court?

I think all their karma is flying in. I don't have to do much. They keep destroying themselves. People lie about somebody and it's going to come back 10x to you. Look at what's going on with Theresa right now. There's my point. The rest of them have it coming too. Look at Dina -- look how miserable she is. She has no husband, she can't do the show, her ex-husband she fights with, she forged contracts, her Ladybug thing is under investigation. Caroline, your father-in-law was murdered and chopped up and placed in front of the brownstone, your father did time in prison leaving 11 kids behind. Let's see, your best friend is in prison now for taking bribes from the mob and jeopardizing homeland security, but I am garbage? For what I did 27 years ago, when I was younger than your children, who you're still tying ties for and shoes for? Karma is a bitch.

Did Albie And Chris Manzo Find Love On Millionaire Matchmaker?

Astrochicks.com:

On the new season of Millionaire Matchmaket, Patty Stanger is hooking up Millionaires and lucky singles in the Big Apple. Tonight it was love Italian style, featuring Caroline Manzo’s two sons, Chris and Albie, from the Real Housewives of New Jersey.


Patty Stanger set up a hot group date at the Brownstone. Mama Caroline had a hidden camera set up, so she could help her two baby boys pick the right girls. I guess she didn’t want any trashy chicks like Danielle Staub hooking up with her sons.


Both Chris and Albie chose classy girls, which normally doesn’t happen on Millionaire Matchmaker. Chris Manzo, who seems more confident than his brother Albie, stumbled on his first date with Rachel. Chris took her to a Medieval Times restaurant, Rachel a fashion intern, was not impressed. Later Chris redeemed himself and did take her to high end restaurant for dinner. Astrochicks wasn’t feeling the chemistry and I don’t think Chris was either. He seemed bored with Rachel. She practically begged him for second date but he wasn’t biting. Patty Stanger read him the riot act after the date but I think she was just too vanilla for this Jersey Millionaire.


Now Albie Manzo and his date Nicky really hit it off, he took her out to dinner and on a romantic moonlight sail. The perfect gentleman, they seemed to be a good Millionaire Match. Even Mama Caroline a picky Virgo approved. Albie asked Nicky out on a second date and they are taking the relationship slow.


For Chris, he never went out with Rachel again. I think Chris Manzo is more into Jersey Shore type girls. Maybe Patty Stanger can fix him up with Snooki. Now that’s a date I would like to see. Either way, astrologically I don’t see Albie or Chris getting married anytime soon. Go get em girls.

Caroline Manzo Talks Child Trafficking & 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' On NY PIX Morning News

Caroline Manzo And Jacqueline Laurita To Testify Against Danielle Staub

DigitalSpy.com:

Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita will reportedly testify against their former castmate Danielle Staub.


The three women appeared together on Real Housewives of New Jersey during the first two seasons of the show.


Radar Online reports that Manzo and Laurita have joined a witness list for the upcoming defamation trial brought against Staub by her ex-husband Kevin Maher.


Earlier this week, it was announced that the case will go to trial following Staub and Maher's inability to reach a settlement.


Maher filed a defamation lawsuit against Staub after she made allegations that she was raped and abused by him during their brief marriage.


Manzo will reportedly appear to testify about Staub's character, after describing her as 'dishonest' and 'a pathological lair'.


Staub was renowned for being at the centre of many of the disputes during the first two seasons of Real Housewives of New Jersey.

When you lie about, manipulate and threaten people karma can really be a bitch.

Christoher Manzo Hooking Up With "Jersey Shore" Guidette?

TheHollywoodgossip.com:

So Deanna Nicole Cortese may be dating Chris Manzo. That's right, the newest Jersey ShoreThe Real Housewives of New Jersey product. guidette and

Foul-mouthed Deena, who we have yet to see on the Shore, was seen with Chris, the son of Caroline Manzo, at a hot New Jersey nightclub recently.

The unlikely duo ran into each other in the VIP section of hotspot, 118 Lounge, this past Saturday, where they got down and dirty on the dance floor.

Deena Nicole Cortese "was basically humping Chris in front of everyone,” said one onlooker. Hey ... you gotta beat up the beat 'til you lose control.

Chris Manzo, whose penchant for naughty girls was an important storyline on the RHONJ, apparently has taken quite a liking to the Jersey wild child.

Geez, you'd think Chris could do better.