Dina Manzo's New Show Debuts Next Month

Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo has a new show on HGTV. The show will be called Dina's Party and will follow Manzo and her design team through their party planning process. Events will include baby showers, graduation parties, weddings, and everything in between.

Dina's Party premieres on August 15 and the full season will begin sometime in September. Set your TiVos!

Kim Granatell To Bravo: Replace NJ Housewives

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Lately, there has been buzz that Bravo is going to replace all 5 of the current Real Housewives of New Jersey. But according to series regular Kim Granatell, it's not true -- but she wishes it were.

“They should absolutely do that! Good move!” she says. “Oh my God, absolutely, it’s so boring right now.”

On former star Danielle Staub, Kim says: “She’s crazy, she’s exciting, you never know what she’s going to do next. We are a dream team!”

Danielle Staub Sex Tape Lawsuit Will Go Forward

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Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub's sex tape just won't go away. A judge ruled against Staub in her motion to dismiss a lawsuit she claims to be frivolous, filed by her ex-boyfriend Stephen Zalewski in court on Friday.

Her ex-boyfriend Stephen Zalewski filed a suit in 2010 for defamation of character and harassment after Staub claimed that he filmed a sex tape without her knowledge or consent.

Her attorney told Radar Online, “Stephen never hid a camera. Accusing someone of hiding cameras is terrible. It’s not only defamatory; it is a third degree crime in New Jersey.”

“We were pleased that the judge said the case was not frivolous,” he continued. “The main thing that we want to happen is for Danielle to stop making these statements. I don’t think she gets it so I want her to realize that there are consequences for her actions.”

Danielle Staub: Chateau Nightclub & Gardens

Danielle Staub attends the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris Las Vegas on July 8, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Danielle Staub At Las Vegas' Sugar Factory

Danielle Staub attended the Sugar Factory at the Paris Las Vegas on last night, July 8, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Melissa Gorga & Family Enjoy 4th Of July Holiday

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga spent the 4th of July holiday with her hubby Joe and their children doing what every family loves to do -- going to the boardwalk. She took to her Twitter account to post some pictures of herself, and her little cuties!

Dina Manzo: HGTV's Wine & Design Party

Dina Manzo attended HGTV's Wine & Design party at the Altman Building on June 22, 2011 in New York City.

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Teresa Giudice Claims Self Defense In Bar Brawl

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As you've heard, Teresa Giudice and the Real Housewives of New Jersey gang are being sued by Yolanda Martinez over a bar fight that occured in the Dominican Republic where they were vacationing in February.

Well Teresa has lawyer-ed up and is now claiming that not only is she not guilty, she herself was the one assaulted and was only acting in self defense.

"Teresa was hit and assaulted," says her attorney, Jim Kridel. "She is still in pain over this. This wasn't something that was minor." He also defends Teresa's sometimes slick mouth saying, "mere words are not provocation to hit someone. There's no justification for that."

Bravo -- NJ Housewives Lawsuit Has "No Merit"

Monday, a lawsuit was filed by Yolanda Martinez stating that while on vacation in Punta Cana in February, Teresa Giudice sprayed a bottle of champagne (what a waste) at her and then proceeded to have the people with her beat up her son-in-law and his cousin.

Here's what Bravo has to say about it:

“Bravo has not seen a copy of the complaint so we cannot comment on the specifics. We can, however correct the misstatements that were reported. The Real Housewives of New Jersey was NOT taping at the time the incident occurred. We believe that the settlement agreements both the plaintiffs and their lawyers previously negotiated and signed will be enforced and these claims are completely without merit.”

NJ Housewives Cast Accused Of Attack

On February 23, the Real Housewives of New Jersey were enjoying a nice family vacation in Punta Cana, Domincan Republic when all hell broke loose! And now it's coming back to haunt them.

Yolanda Martinez and her family filed a lawsuit in New York yesterday seeking unspecified damages.

They claim that Teresa Giudice sprayed champagne in Martinez's face and then got her brood (including cast member of RHONJ) to beat up her son-in-law and his cousin.

The law suit says that they signed $25,000 settlements which also covered up to $12,000 in medical expenses. The suit says they agreed because they wanted to fly home and didn't cash the checks.

Teresa Giudice's Family Feud Still Going Strong

We've all seen the on-screen tension flaring between Teresa Giudice and her brother Joe Gorga on the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Well, things aren't any different off-screen. In fact, judging by what she recently told Celebuzz, they are only getting worse with time. But it seems like it isn't necessarily their fault.

"I am at a loss when it comes to Melissa (Gorga). Clearly we can’t be a family if she doesn’t want us to be, and I’ve tried everything I can think of to love her. I refuse to bash her in the press or on Twitter, even though she has no problem doing the same to me. She not only posts little digs, she compliments the most hateful bloggers that write horrible things about my kids!"

Melissa recently told People Magazine, "I knew it would make my sister-in-law go insane if we joined the show. Teresa never wanted us around, so I guess this is karma. She should have kept her family close to her."

That doesn't really sound like someone willing to reconcile. However, she turned the tables and wrote in her Bravo blog, “I will stop at nothing to fix this.”

Teresa maintains, "I love my brother and would do anything to have him in my life full-time again." No word on what kind of relationship she'd like to have with Melissa, if any.

As for the rumors that she and Joe's marriage is on the rocks she says, "Joe and I are not getting a divorce. We aren’t separated; never have been. We are happily married. I love him as much as the day we got married."

Don't forget to watch Real Housewives Of New Jersey on it's new night - Sundays at 10:00pm on Bravo TV.

Teresa Giudice Visits Good Day NY

Teresa Giudice, star of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, paid a visit to New York's Good Day NY this morning, June 8, 2011.

While there she whipped up some tasty dishes from her new cookbook (on stands now), Fabulicious.

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Jacqueline Laurita: Hope For Children Gala

Jacqueline Laurita attends Samsung Hope for Children Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on June 7, 2011 in New York City.

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Caroline Manzo: Hope For Children Gala

Caroline Manzo attends Samsung Hope for Children Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on June 7, 2011 in New York City.

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"Tamra Is Trying To Be Teresa," Says Jeana

"Tamra Barney is just trying to be another Teresa Giudice" says Jeana Keough in an exclusive interview with RumorFix about the explosive finale of Real Housewives of Orange County.

The relationships between the former friends has been tense all season and finally came to a head on Sunday night's season finale. Tamra threw a cease and desist letter and a drink at Jeana, which started an all-out fight.

Jeana tells us exclusively that Tamra is just trying to one-up a dramatic Real Housewives of New Jersey star, "She's just trying to be another Teresa. She's just a sad person. I feel bad for the example she sets her children."

As for the wrap party, Jeana is disgusted by what happened -- and says it was not a spontaneous scene of drama.

"I was invited and paid to be there by Bravo but they wanted me to walk in a half hour after everyone else was already there and drinking, 'to make a bold entrance.' I tried to stay away from everybody but they dragged me into it anyway. Thank God I'm an athlete because they could have really hurt me when I was shoved into the bar like that!

"The whole scene was a total set up. Tamra was holding on to that letter for three hours before she threw it at me. And the second she started walking toward me, everyone started moving out from behind me because they knew what was coming -- plus she had the biggest glass of wine! I had like an inch of champagne in my glass."

But Jeana doesn't hold a grudge against Tamra and wishes her well, even after all the negativity. "She's doing a great job with the kids and I hope she has a happy life," she says.

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Real Housewives of NJ Season 4 Confirmed

Bravo has picked up the Real Housewives of New Jersey for a fourth season and will move the series to Sundays starting this week, the network announced Tuesday.

New Jersey, which in May delivered the network's highest-rated premiere in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic, will move from Mondays at 9 p.m. to Sundays at 10 p.m. starting this week, where it will follow the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion.

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Kathy Wakile: "I'm Caught In The Middle"

It's was Thanksgiving in the world of Real Housewives of New Jersey last night, but Kathy Wakile's family didn't quite together for the holidays.

While she attended a dinner over at cousin-in-law and fellow housewife Melissa Gorga's place, her cousin, Teresa Giudice, was celebrating separately with her immediate family, friends, and fellow housewives. Kathy wishes things could be different.

"I'm caught in the middle," Kathy tells Zap2it. "I do love Teresa, I love Joe and I love Melissa. I hope that family can survive arguments and issues and we can come full circle... I'm always that girl that looks at the glass half-full and never looks it as half-empty. And there's always a chance."

Rewinding back to when Kathy was still making her decision to join the series, she tells us that Teresa was very angry about the possibility - a reaction the new housewife didn't quite understand.

"I can't see why, for me it would make me feel more comfortable, to be honest," she says. "If someone from my family or a good friend of my mine was approached, it would be fun for me because I would say, 'You know what? This is great. They're going to pull somebody on, why not pull somebody that I love and somebody I care about and that I know we will get along?' That's the way I would see it."

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Teresa Giudice On The Ellen Degeneres Show

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice dropped by The Ellen Degeneres Show where she told Ellen about the big blowouts on the show. And she wasn't talking about the hairstyles.

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Joe Gorga May Never Forgive Sister Teresa

After the huge christening blowout on the premiere of Real Housewives of New Jersey, tension has remained high between Teresa Giudice and her brother, Joe Gorga. On last night’s episode, Teresa took the first step in trying to mend their relationship by writing her brother and sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, an apology letter. But Joe is not ready to grant Teresa forgiveness.

Teresa extended an olive branch of peace to her younger brother, Joe, by writing a letter to him.

She began the letter with, “Sometimes when we speak, neither one of us really listens,” speaking to their hot-headed tempers. She continues to apologize for hurting him and his family and asked if he would meet her face-to-face to mend their family.

Melissa was shocked with the apology, but Joe wasn’t having it.

“She hurt you. She hurt me. She hurt our kids. It’s hard to let it go,” he said.

Then Melissa asked him point-blank if he was ready to never speak to Teresa again.

His reply: “If she is who she is now? Yes, I’m willing never to speak to her again. Absolutely.”

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Manzo Brothers Give Tour Of Their Hoboken Apt

Caroline Manzo of Real Housewives of New Jersey fame won't be the only TV celebrity in her family. Her sons -- Chris and Albie -- have gotten their own show on the Bravo cable network.

The boys show off their new Hoboken apartment in the video above. "Boys to Manzo" was announced as part of the Bravo show lineup on Monday night. 

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