Real Housewives

Kim Zolciak and Chet Hanks never left the friend zone while filming the new season of 'Surreal Life' ... despite a recent trailer suggesting otherwise.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Bravo personality and Tom Hanks' son did NOT hook up during their time in the 'Surreal Life' house -- though some people in the cast did feel the pair had sexual chemistry.

Still, we're told nothing physical occurred between Kim and Chet ... even though MTV's first look for "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets" showed the 2 contestants embracing in a bedroom with the lights off.

Shannon Beador's being forced to eat some humble pie after her DUI ... sitting down for an emotional heart-to-heart with her daughters, and apologizing for her bad behavior.

ICYMI ... "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star was arrested in September 2023 for a DUI hit-and-run after she crashed into a Newport Beach home and abandoned her vehicle.

Bravo has since shown the fallout from her legal drama, as they released the first 7 minutes of 'RHOC' season 18 on Tuesday ... showing Shannon crying while speaking with her daughters Sophie, Stella and Adeline.

Brandi Glanville is sounding off on how "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" legal drama is impacting her mentally and financially ... and she's, once again, threatening to take legal action.

The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star took to X Tuesday to further deny Caroline Manzo's lawsuit claim Brandi sexually assaulted her during production for the Morocco-based season.

As Brandi put it, she's been put through the wringer over the lawsuit -- saying she was "fired, removed from the cast [and] held hostage in a hotel in Morocco for days."

Shereé Whitfield is not feeling confident about the future of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" on the heels of Kenya Moore's controversial exit, but says she knows exactly what/who the producers need!

The former 'RHOA' star was shopping in ATL, when she broke it down ... telling a photog the reality show is slowly sinking after losing herself, Kandi Burruss and now Kenya in recent months.

Shereé says she feels particularly bad for Kenya, who exited 'RHOA' after being put on pause for allegedly showing posters of newcomer Brittany Eady performing oral sex.

Mauricio Umansky's revealing details of his recent birthday ... including what Kyle Richards bought him -- but, he says he's not the right person to ask about reconciliation.

We caught up with the reality television star and real estate mogul in Los Angeles Friday with his daughter Alexia ... and, we asked how the festivities went.

After pointing out he and his daughter are June birthday buddies -- Alexia turned 28 in mid-June -- Mauricio dished on the best part of any birthday ... the presents, specifically those from his estranged wife.

Kim Zolciak's found herself a flirtatious escape from all her marital struggles ... in the arms of one Chet Hanks, and now there's video proof of their connection.

MTV dropped the first teaser Friday for "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets," and in it, the former Bravo personality and Tom Hanks' son were filmed sharing a steamy moment.

Check it out ... Chet praised Kim's good looks, applauding the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum as a "MILF."

Brandi Glanville is coming to Kenya Moore's defense after the 'RHOA' star exited season 16 of the Bravo series following misconduct claims involving posters of a cast member allegedly performing oral sex ... pointing the guilty finger at producers for the drama.

Brandi -- who previously accused Bravo's Andy Cohen of sexual harassment -- took to X Wednesday evening and called out the drama unfolding on the network ... including physical fighting between costars on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."

She then touched on Kenya's suspension and subsequent exit from the new season of 'RHOA,' which occurred after KM allegedly showed sexually explicit images of newcomer Brittany Eady.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky aren't letting their separation keep them from celebrating major milestones together ... as the estranged spouses reunited for a very special occasion.

Check it out ... the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star and owner of The Agency real estate firm reunited in West Hollywood Tuesday evening, bringing together their entire family to celebrate Mauricio's 54th birthday.

The "Buying Beverly Hills" star and Kyle made it clear they're putting their family first, as they seemed at ease around each other ... at least outside Catch Steak, a WeHo hot spot for celebs.

Kenya Moore is speaking out amid the news she isn't returning for the remainder of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" season 16 ... assuring her fans she's doing just fine.

The Bravo personality took to Instagram Wednesday, hinting the full story behind her suspension and exit from the new season of 'RHOA' may not be out there. As Kenya put it ... she is grateful for fans' support but noted her "conscience is clean" amid the drama.

She continued ... "So many false claims hiding behind anonymous sources. All this conversation and no facts being reported. If a claim or source was valid, would they need to hide?"

Kenya Moore is officially putting down her peach for this next season at least -- 'cause she ain't coming back to 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' ... and this could possibly turn ugly.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Kenya will not return as a cast member for the rest of production for the new season (16) after she was sidelined indefinitely for allegedly unveiling sexually explicit posters of newcomer Brittany Eady seemingly performing oral sex.

Now, we're told Kenya has not been fired from 'RHOA' ... instead, we're told both sides have agreed she's just gonna take a break from the show for now. Our sources say Bravo is keeping the door open for a future return -- however, we're also told Kenya is considering legal options at this point ... because she's not happy with how this whole mess unfolded.

Jennifer Lawrence is going the murder mystery route for her next starring role ... a film for Apple that's apparently inspired by 'The Real Housewives' franchise, which is totally fitting.

The actress is set to play the lead in a flick called "The Wives" -- which she's also producing, BTW -- and words is ... it's a classic whodunnit, where J Law will get to play a typical housewife in the vein of the Bravo world.

There aren't a lot of other details yet about Jennifer's new movie ... it was announced Friday and it's still being developed, so the plot isn't quite finished and there's no shoot date. Still ... the fact Jen's doing a 'Housewives' thing is honestly perfect casting, 'cause she's a huge fan!

Kyle Richards is firing back at haters giving her daughter grief for getting a pricey ass car for her 16th birthday -- saying kick rocks ... 'cause she's a good kid and deserves it.

We spoke to the "RHOBH" star in L.A. Thursday ... and we asked if all the flak that she and Mauricio Umansky are getting is warranted -- this after they gifted 16-year-old Portia a brand new Porsche Cayenne, which is valued at a little under $100k ... more or less.

Of course, the internet was all up in arms about the new whip -- saying a 16-year-old doesn't need that type of sweet ride at such a young age ... but KR here says she disagrees.

5:25 PM PT -- Lisa Barlow tells TMZ ... "Bart Carlson was once a business partner in a restaurant in Park City and, I thought, a friend. I am deeply saddened that he has decided nine years after our restaurant business ceased to claim that I owe him money. To be very clear, the claim that I owe Bart or his company money is untrue. I pay my bills and obligations and I always have. In addition, Bart has no interest in Luxe Marketing or Vida Tequila and did not invest in either business. I look forward to the truth coming out and I intend to hold Bart fully accountable for any damage this personal attack may cause me or my businesses."

Lisa Barlow and 2 companies she's associated with -- including her tequila brand -- are facing a lawsuit that alleges more than $400k was loaned out ... but never paid back.

The 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star, Vida Tequila and Luxe Marketing are all named defendants in a lawsuit brought by a guy named Bart Carlson -- who claims he's a longtime personal friend of Lisa -- over loans he says he made to her starting over a decade ago.

The way Carlson tells it ... Lisa came to him in 2010 and told him she and her businesses were experiencing financial hardship, and she needed lotsa cash to cover expenses.

Pilates pro and reality television star Eden Sassoon -- daughter of hair and beauty icon Vidal Sassoon -- was in her mid-40s when she joined as a "friend of" on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" back in 2016.

Joining Eden in the dramatic series included Kyle Richards as the hot bubbly mom, Erika Jayne as the glitz n' glam stage performer, Lisa Vanderpump as the restauranteur with "British humor" and Dorit Kemsley who also made her debut that season!

Eden's bravery in sharing her family history surrounding addiction was just one of her many storylines.

Alexia Nepola's divorce is far from final ... 'cause she and her estranged husband are getting it on despite their split -- and, there are no boundaries on their intimacy it seems.

The 'Real Housewives of Miami' star revealed the nitty-gritty details of her still-romantic relationship with hubby Todd on Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge's "Two T's in a Pod" podcast released Saturday.

On the pod, Nepola says she and Todd have done just about everything under the sun since he filed for divorce at the end of last month ... adding the two still have strong feelings for one another.