It's a good thing...

that everyone was anticipating Kim's performance... otherwise, the reunion would have been all for nothing, or would it? Kim was obviously nervous & she was off pitch quite a bit but, like it or not she has one of the top dance songs on iTunes... and think of her audience!

Sheree: Only likes something if she has anything to do with it, or it's herself.

NeNe: Had some issues and was supposed to be on the song.

Lisa: Kim called her a crackwhore.

Kandi: Produced it so there shouldn't have been any issues there...

Andy: Well, we all know his stance on T4TP... it was only the theme song for Watch What Happens, Live! all season...

Anyway, the reunion was boring. No drama, no wig shifting, nothing. Lisa wore Closet Freaks, Sheree wore Dolce & Gabanna? You're on TV Sheree, wear your own stuff, promote it! Kim & NeNe's "No Telling" method caused a lot of silence & no drama whatsoever. No fun at all. I kind of felt like I wasn't watching a Housewives reunion at all, more like a 50th high school reunion, if you will.

Andy tried so hard but was so unsuccessful. Anyway, OC started back & Gretchen & Tamra are having some issues, thanks to Twitter, I know they're fine now, rendering the show drama pointless but entertaining nonetheless.

Jeana's leaving next week, and her replacement, Alexis promises to provide us with drama... Her & Vicki will, of course, not get along until next season, then they'll be B.F.F.'s... typical. Glad to see Vicki & Don's relationship improving. Sad to see Tamra & Simon's diminishing... even more sad that it's mostly over money. Hopefully they'll weather the storm. Speaking of the recession, how's Jeana's 1995 Mercedes? I feel really bad for her & I hope she comes back strong!

GRETCHEN & SLADE: I'll go ahead and vomit before I go on... good thing her beauty balances out his douchiness. His yard sale techniques are however, notable. Haha... And Lynne, a face lift is probably unnecessary when you're on the brink of losing your RENTED home on the beach... just saying. Also encouraging your daughter to get plastic surgery at such a young age is probably not such a good idea either. And what's her 2003 BMW? The ATL ladies may lease their cars but they look good in them! Step it up girls... Vicki seems to be just fine in this economy, everyone needs life insurance I suppose.

Anyway... OC's heatin' up! We'll see how this goes... New York next season!!! Just remember that!

Atlanta.

I'll do a whole blog summing up the final two episodes & the Reunion's this week... I've been running a mile a minute and just haven't kept up with the blog, I have been watching though!

Orange County is next... November 5. Don't think it'll be more exciting than ATL but it'll get us through... just think, only 3 months til we get to see our NYC Housewives again!

Stay tuned...

Special Edition!

Big News!

Bethenny Frankel just confirmed reports that she is engaged to Jason Hoppy! Congrats to Bethenny & Jason!

Her Ring: 8 Carats total weight with a 6.5 carat pear shaped center stone. Beautiful.

Even Cookie was in on this entire event, candles & rose petals (which B made Jason pick up!) and then:

Hoppy got down on one knee and told her: "You are the love of my life. Will you marry me?" (People)

Again, Congratulations Bethenny & Jason!

Everyone have a Skinnygirl Margarita in their honor!

Sorry...

Didn't Blog about last weeks Real Housewives of Atlanta... first week of school... anyway, two for one this week!

Last Week:

NeNe had her charity event of sorts, running in heels? "Heeling the Soul" would have been fine if not for all of the Dwrong going on... I commend Gregg & Ed for hanging around, I was thinking the whole time they were on that bus the Gregg & Ed probably couldn't wait to get out of there, nice of them to stick by their wives! I was a little put off that Kim wasn't invited, charity is charity, Jill invited Kelly to hers, in fact, Kelly played a huge role in Jill's charity event!

Anyway, On to Ms. Kim... Okay so you waited tables & you were a nurse, say your annual income is around $100,000... the American Express Black requires that you spend $250,000 annually. How does an unemployed mother of two have $250,000 a year to spend? Two words: Big. Poppa. The card maybe in her name but if we dig a little deeper, Big Poppa had something to do with it... Your income would have to exceed the spending limit twice for Amex to even give you that card... Moving on, Justice, really Kim? For the price of the Louis Vuitton she was carrying, she could have purchased the entire store.

Sheree started planning her fashion show, with the help of Dwight. He seems knowledgeable in that field so we'll see how that goes...

That was the excitement of last weeks... not too much going on.

This week:

She by Sheree. Sheree's samples came in, Dwight critiqued them and didn't have too much bad to say except: "she's only a year behind..." wasn't sure if he was talking about the styles or the actual show, but either way... RUDE!

Kim: Oh my hair! The new wig was nice, for $800 it should be. I find it slightly ridiculous that she wears a different wig every day. $430 each, times 30 = $12,900/month times 12 (months) = $154,800... that's where the Black Amex comes in I guess... DAMN. A new character premiered this week: the Neck Roll. Kim's hair stylists Neck Roll is epic. It's honestly all I could look at. So gross. AND when they asked each other "what the hell you got on?!" I died. Kim was wearing a bathrobe, that I swear walked down the runway last season & her stylist (never remember his name) was wearing women's clothing as usual. But really, what the hell did they have on?! So special... Quick Quote: "Damn, I'm good lookin'!" -Kim Zolciak BTW - did anyone else secretly hope we would catch a glimpse of Kim without a wig on? I was hoping for a reflection in the mirror or something! Ha, we love Kim.

Way to go Kim & Sheree for getting along and planning Kandi & A.J.'s engagement party! Kim & Sheree hanging out again, it's like the old days, before the wig "shifting," etc. Seemed like a nice party, aside from Momma's toast, but hey, at least she's outspoken, every one knows what she's thinking. Sad considering A.J's recent, untimely death. With that being said, prayers are still being lifted for Kandi & her family.

I loved when Sheree tried on her samples & said that her body was the PERFECT model body. I honestly wait for Sheree to say something to glorify herself. She always gives me a good laugh, whatever keeps her motivated I guess... Dwight's comments got annoying, and not to steal Bethenny's words but he was douchy.

NeNe's reuniting with who may be her father was really nice. I feel for NeNe, imagine spending most of your life thinking someone is your father and then finding out that it's not the case. So sad, but she said this man looks like her son, so who knows? I hope for her, that she does find out who her father is and they can grow their father-daughter relationship. Loved the trip to Athens. NeNe's childhood home was nice! Remodel & have yourself a second home, girl! Georgian style, red brick, columns, it was really nice. Sad that it's just sitting there.

Am I correct in the fact that there were no fighting words exchanged this week, except for Kim's referring to NeNe as a moose (BTW NeNe, moose are one of my favorite animals & you do NOT resemble one in the slightest!) or Dwight's constant degrading, if you will, of the quality of Sheree's samples? No in-fighting, no wig-shifting, no crack whore calling, just wine drinking, partying and, of course, money spending.

Alright, Wigs... Season Finale next week! Then we start with OC again... I know we can't wait to see Gretchen & Slade (gag.) anyway...

Closing statement: I purchased "Tardy for the Party" on iTunes this week. I broke down, couldn't help it.

Don't be Tardy for the Party!

Kandi & Kim's Birthdays. Epic party, chart-topping song... and A RING! As I stated in last weeks post, a ring of monumental proportions. This ring is HUGE, center stone is almost a big as one of Kim's fake bubbies, which were trying to "come out and play" as Vicki from OC once said... That red dress which was taped to her was almost as ridiculous as her wig in this episode. The straight, not so Barbie-esque wig she wears in her interviews is so much nicer and realistic... maybe she should stick to one of those...

Anyway, Kandi's first ATL performance in years, and where is Kim? I'm thinking somewhere between a mattress and Big Poppa... just a guess though. Definitely not supporting her "friend" who made "Tardy for the Party" come to life. BTW I know everyone loves "Fly Above" as much as I do... right? I just love Kandi, definitely my favorite ATL Housewife! Been praying for her since A.J. passed away last night... even though they were not together right now, they were engaged at one time so they obviously loved each other, whether or not they were together it still must be difficult. R.I.P. A.J.

Lisa had a special dress on for Kandi's performance... not sure what that color was... convenient that she has bangs now, after Sheree got bangs last week... Interesting. Clothing line, bangs... I would say maybe next she would divorce her athlete husband but based on her and Ed's interaction, they're not divorcing, ever. I think they're a great couple, so genuine and so in love. It's refreshing to see, especially on reality TV. And perhaps next week there will be a new Hartwell on the way... we shall see.

Not too much about Sheree this week... EXCEPT for her "Isn't he married?" comment... I died. Didn't even think about that until she said it... but seriously. Kim's walking around with a ring that is twice the price of the house I live in and it was given to her by a man who is still legally married. Right. She also surprised me by showing up to Kim & Kandi's party... and she loved "Tardy for the Party!" I was shocked that she had some nice things to say!

Where was NeNe?! She wasn't at the K&K party, nor was she at Kandi's performance... was she in LA? NYC? Writing her book? (Ha!) Who knows... guess it was nothing too exciting... Love her though.

To end this one, check out the Real Housewives of Late Night... absolutely hilarious! http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/real-housewives-of-late-night/

"Is she gonna hang that in her house?"

Thanks for another one-liner, NeNe. In reference to Sheree's massive self-portrait which was really nice although slightly unnecessary.

Here's what happened:

Sheree plans her own Independence Party since Anthony threatened to "check" her on the first episode of this season... So, she does one of the vainest things I've seen in a while and has an enormous, astronomical portrait done of her favorite subject: herself. Nice... throwing a party for herself, and "debuting" a self portrait of herself... sounds like a lot of self-glorification to me... but Sheree has "been through a lot..." Divorcing her athlete husband must have been tough for her and her kids but her "some 7 figures" should have certainly made things a little easier... Anyway, Sheree seemed to have had a nice time at her party aside from the never-ending NeNe & Kim drama... on to those ladies...

Kim recorded "Tardy for the Party" as we know... without NeNe. Evidently NeNe really wanted to sing that song because tonight she got severe on Kim while they were talking about it... so Kim, in typical Zolciak fashion left the party... of course they didn't talk about it in an attempt to resolve anything... that would be too Jill & Bethenny of them. Anyway, Kim also talked about Poppa tonight... interesting. He should perhaps listen to Beyonce's "Single Ladies." Kim wants a ring. And I'm certain she doesn't just want any ring, nope. Kim wants a RING of monumental proportions and based on tonight's preview, next week she's getting it! Maybe. You know how Bravo likes to trick us reality junkies... Anticipation gets all of us, so we'll see! Side note: Cori should wear a one-piece... good thing she's married! Hahaha... that was rude, but seriously... Now Kim knows she is ridiculous with those jewels... $32,000 is not "that bad" for a gold necklace? Kim. Seriously. That's a GMC Acadia, honey.

NeNe's writer I guess came over to talk about her book... NeNe's book written by someone else...? Whatever I guess. I'll see if my friend Kelly wants to read that one and fill me in on it haha... She wants a chapter about her dad, whom we learned last season is not actually her dad... from what I've heard, we would need a separate book just to cover all of that...

Dear Kandi,

Can you please stop being amazing at everything?

Thanks,

The Rest of the world.

OMG. Singer/Song writer, Producer and now: Actress. She was so good. Everything she does, and she's definitely one of the classiest among the ATL housewives. I also appreciate that she's lived in her house since she was 19 and has just remodeled and added on instead of moving like everyone else. Also, Lisa & Kandi are BFF's now... love it. Only a matter of time before something happens... How nice was it of Ed to bring Lisa flowers after her performance? So nice. And Dwight even had something nice to say about Kandi's "Pocketbook Monologue."

Alright: Next week. Wow. Will Big Poppa "put a ring on it?" We'll see... stay tuned!

UPDATE: 9/27: I "tweeted" Kandi and got a reply! Here it is... I love the ATL housewives for replying to me... Jill & Bethenny have too many followers so I understand... I would still die if either of them ever replied to me! haha

@KandiConnection you're definitely my favorite ATL housewife! is there anything you're not good at? you're so good at everything :)

KandiConnection@JamieBertolini lol, thanks

The Unveiling...

of the Alter Ego Photo shoot. Amazing. Kandi's was the best, so much emotion behind the entire photo, rather than it just being for fun. MADD should pick it up for an ad. Anyway, NeNe's was hilarious, she obviously had no problems embracing her inner-stripper. I loved Lisa's! So funny, like she said though, not so much her... Gangsta-Boo, whatever... Sheree's was semi-fitting... really liked hers too. And, last but not least, Kim... it was nice, but I would have loved to have met "Keena!" As we know, NeNe wanted Kim to be a black girl, "Oh no she is not trying to not be a black girl! She better get black & get black fast!" So funny! Wonder if she would've kept the blonde too... anyway, Kim took a nasty fall on the steps of the venue where they unveiled the photos... completely stole the show. I'm thinking it was some kind of plot to get everyone to the car and listen to "Tardy for the Party" which she had recorded, days? weeks? earlier. I had a little bit of compassion for Kim after the fall, especially since she wasn't even buzzed, ha!

Kim recorded this week, have to be honest, she wasn't that bad! Try and listen to your favorite artist in the studio and tell me they sound just like they do on your iPod... chances are you'd be unpleasantly surprised. Not saying Kim was any Mariah Carey or Madonna but she wasn't too bad. Of course, the only line she sang was the tag "Don't be Tardy for the Party" but from what I heard it wasn't too bad. And she overcame her fear of being the studio and actually singing. Now about "Tardy for the Party." It's catchy as hell, it will get stuck in your head just from hearing someone say the word "Party" and it is no longer a country song... Kandi's genius shined once again and it's now a pop song, coming to a radio near you soon, I'm certain... probably already playing the ATL... wouldn't surprise me.

Side Note: On "Watch What Happens" Andy again asked Kim if she was wearing She by Sheree, and then asked if she was wearing Closet Freaks, her reply "Hell no." I told Kim on twitter that she should stick to D&G and leave She & Closet Freaks alone... to which I got no reply... I would rather Bethenny or Jill reply to me anyway... however; Kim's working her way back up on my good list... not gonna go out and buy a Team Kim shirt yet, but she's not so bad.

Good episode this week, but next weeks is going to be epic! Stay tuned...

"Dear Chicken,

Please don't give us Salmonella poisoning. Love, Kate." I admire Kate Gosselin for playing both roles. I think Collin said it best: "We only do fun things when you're here..." he said to Kate. My response would have been: "Well Collin, that's because mommy's trying to keep you guys in a normal lifestyle while daddy's off sleeping with 20 year olds..." Kate's a better person than me though.

At least Jon did something with their children on this episode. Something rather than feel up on the baby sitter while Cara calls Kate. Anyway... the kids seemed to have had fun fishing but the movie night seemed like more fun! No tears were shed during the movie night at least... Jon's trying to create experiences rather than just spending time with his children I feel.

You could tell when Kate left that she was genuinely upset about leaving her children. The way Jon talks about Broadway & Park Ave. in "the City" as he put it, doesn't seem like he minds it so much. Although he does say he likes leaving "the City" to come "home" to the country to spend time with his kids...

And, Jon didn't wear a fun hat like Kate did. Can you tell I'm on Team Kate?

Fishing day two seemed like it was more fun. They all "catched" some fish! I think Mady & Cara are adorable when they adopt the mommy role. You can tell Kate's taught them well.

Side Note: The Gosselin kitchen turned out great. Props to the designer... I could tell Kate loves it, and I'm sure Jon's chef doesn't mind it either.

"You know why I'm not an 8?!"

"Because I'm f*ckin' hungry!" -NeNe Leaks... ha!

Real Housewives of Atlanta. What a show! Thursday's episode was the unveiling of Lisa's clothing line, "Closet Freak." Interesting was the word. The pieces were different and I wasn't too sure what some of those outfits were doing. According to Dwight, the whole line was Dwrong, down to the set and Lisa's staff. Sheree was late. 2 hours late. Her son had a concert of sorts and she said she could never miss that, not even for Lisa's show. I do believe Sheree in this case. I don't think she was in any way trying to attack Lisa by not showing up. She wouldn't have shown up at all. Interesting that Lisa calls herself a designer but she doesn't "sew or sketch." I guess it's not so different from Sheree, except that Lisa had a fashion show, with some fashion so I guess it wasn't as "dreadful" as Sheree's showing with no fashions... another one liner from Dwight.

While I'm on Sheree, has anyone else noticed that EVERY week Andy Cohen asks his guests if they're either wearing He or She by Sheree... I was prepared tonight and still almost spit my Diet Coke across the room. I'm sensing a little bit of jealousy from Sheree toward Lisa, not so much that she would intentionally skip Lisa's show, just a little envy that Lisa pulled hers together so quickly although like I said... Neither of them "sew or sketch" so what do they actually do? Sheree must still be waiting for her "some seven figures" before She by Sheree takes off...

Another exciting part of this episode was Kim's wig party, which NeNe & Lisa were conveniently "Tardy" for. Interestingly enough, the unemployed, wig-wearing, Bentley driving Kim charged up a storm on her Black Amex to the tune of $3000 for her youngest daughter earlier that day. Her and "Big-Poppa" are donezo? I think not. Some of the wigs were nice, some dreadful... Kim looked much better in the toned down brown wig and even the Victoria Beckham style short wig. All in favor of Kim changing it up say aye. I died when NeNe put on the Kim-esque wig and started singing "Tightrope" and acting like Kim. What was equally hysterical was NeNe "on the phone" with Poppa, then she crossed the line a little... but seriously... on an slightly similar note, what is that engagement-esque HUGE diamond ring Kim wears? Is she engaged to herself? Like I said, there is clearly more to this picture that we're not seeing. Side note: I told Kim on Twitter that I love her new Bentley. Her reply: "@JamieBertolini ok thanks. lol" ... not sure how to take that but at least I got a reply!

NeNe & Greg had a discussion with NeNe's son Bryce who has dropped out of college, favoring a more, thug-like lifestyle... staying out all night, etc. and his hair was a hot disaster until NeNe's crew came in and braided that mess. Now evidently he's ready to get back to school or get a job... all because of some braids? NeNe is a special case. She cracks me up! Dancing & singing "Tightrope" all while wearing the blonde "Kim Wig" was hysterical. I love how she subtly tried to knock people down yet is most times unsuccessful. She's no Jill or Bethenny but she's probably my favorite from ATL.

Anyway... What do I say about Kandi except she's amazing. Either Kim's been practicing or Kandi's been mixing because the difference in "Tightrope" and "Tardy for the Party" is evident. I did love when Kandi's words were so undistinguishable that they had to put up subtitles for us... Speaking of "Tightrope" the flashback was awesome! As if any of us had forgotten how fabulous that was, Thursday's episode reminded us. If Kandi can work that kind of magic, any of us can be singers! Kandi has given me absolutely no reason not to like her, I think she's genuine and holds nothing back. And like I said, she's clearly a genius in the studio, haha!