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The number of reality stars turning into talk show hosts is increasing, as both Bethenny Frankel and Rocco DiSpirito have been given their own syndicated shows, joining Jeff Probst, Anderson Cooper, Tim Gunn, Julie Chen, and others. Although a report last fall said that Bethenny’s show died because stations weren’t interested, she is getting a …

Read More about Bethenny Frankel’s talk show lives, but only for a six-week test; Rocco DiSpirito also gets a syndicated show

The Huffington Post has corrected a badly reported story that accused former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel of lying about how much she sold her company for, which was never confirmed but estimated to be $120 million. Huffington Post blogger Rob Shuter seems to have a real hate-on for Bethenny, first …

Read More about Huffington Post corrects story claiming Bethenny Frankel was “distorting the truth” about Skinnygirl sale

Six years ago, Bethenny Frankel first came to our attention as a contestant on Martha Stewart’s version of The Apprentice. Three years ago, she first showed up as a cast member on The Real Housewives, which both she and Bravo each almost rejected. Today, Bethenny has taken her fame from the Bravo series and turned …

Read More about Bethenny Frankel sold Skinnygirl liquor for $120 million, says her show has one or two more seasons

Bethenny Frankel has officially quit The Real Housewives of New York City now that she has a successful spin-off, Bethenny Getting Married, so she won’t be around to make acerbic comments about former friend Jill Zarin and frightening trainwreck Kelly Killoren Bensimon. Bethenny told Us Weekly that “Last season was scary and painful. It took …

Read More about Bethenny Frankel officially quits Real Housewives now that her spin-off is a success

Despite its nonsensical title, Bethenny Getting Married? drew viewers to Bravo and became its highest-rated debut ever. Bethenny Frankel’s show was “the highest rated series premiere in network history with 2.10 million total viewers and 1.35 million adults 18-49,” according to a Bravo press release. I’m surprised by that–but also by how watchable the show …

Read More about Bethenny Getting Married is Bravo’s best debut ever despite its title, her dull fiance

On Saturday, Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel had her and Jason Hoppy’s baby, Bryn. Naturally, that came with some drama, as Jill posted on Facebook that Bethenny had a boy–well before Bethenny actually delivered a girl. (More on that, and Jill’s explanation, from The New York Daily News.) A few days …

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