Things just keep getting worse for the Giudices. Joe And Teresa Giudice Hit With More Charges Teresa talked about being strong for her children on “Watch What Happens Live,” but she needs to be strong to avoid becoming someone’s baldhead beyotch in jail. According to NY Daily News: Two stars of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” are facing additional federal fraud charges. Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, 43, and Teresa Giudice, 41, were each indicted Monday on one count of bank fraud and one count of loan application fraud. Authorities allege the couple prepared a mortgage loan application stating that Teresa Giudice worked as a real estate agent and made $15,000 a month. In reality, authorities said, she was not employed. Monday’s charges are in addition to a 39-count indictment handed down in July, charging the couple with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud. Joe Giudice also allegedly failed to file tax returns from 2004 to 2008. The north Jersey residents, parents to four young daughters and known on the show for their lavish lifestyle and massive home, pleaded not guilty in July and are scheduled to be arraigned on the new charges Wednesday. Henry Klingeman, a lawyer for Teresa Giudice, said she plans to plead not guilty to the new charges. “She looks forward to defending herself at the trial, scheduled for February 24, 2014,” Klingeman said in a statement. “Beyond that, we will answer all of the charges in court, not out.” Miles Feinstein, a lawyer for Joe Giudice, said his client plans to also plead not guilty. “Our position is that it’s really piling on,” Feinstein said. They need Iyanla Vanzant and Oliva Pope to fix this.
It’s “Salon, Farewell” as The Real Housewives of New Jersey wrap up their season as everyone gathers at the salon. We recap the fighting and scary faces in our THG + or – review. And what kind of finale would it be without Kim D’s scowling face? Apparently the woman who resembles the crypt keeper scares Joe and Teresa Giudice too? Plus 20. But it’s Penny and Teresa who go at it first. Since Penny is claiming Teresa texts her, Teresa wants to see the texts. Plus 12 because for once Teresa makes a perfectly reasonable request. Unfortunately Penny tells her, “I don’t save my texteses.” Or was that I don’t save Texas? Minus 18. My Jersey Housewives translator must be on the fritz. And Minus 30 because if Teresa’s voice went any higher it could break glass. Please make her stop. Then Joe Gorga gets in Johnny, Penny’s husband’s face about him sending mean tweets and at first he manages to hold his temper. Plus 10. Oh, but that doesn’t last long. Before you know it there’s enough cursing and screaming to remind me that this is indeed The Real Housewives of New Jersey . Unfortunately when one person screams, everyone screams and the cameras are dancing around so much it’s impossible to see what’s really happening. Minus 25. It’s actually kind of funny watching someone hold Kim D back and Caroline practically crying “I don’t understand how people are so evil.” in son Christopher’s arms. These two weren’t even involved in this conversation. Although Kim D does look a little like the devil. She could drive almost anyone to tears. Minus 15. Finally, Teresa decides to side with her family and tells the rest that if, “they wanna buy Milania hair products, tell them to go f**k themselves.” For this family, that’s considered progress. Plus 21. In the aftermath something astonishing happens. Teresa admits to her brother that she took pleasure in hearing people say bad things about Melissa when they weren’t getting along. Yes, I know it’s not much. She doesn’t say she started the rumors. She won’t admit she was involved at all…but for Tre, just accepting responsibility for this much is huge. Plus 40. Maybe it’s the Love Poison in the muddy water…oh I mean in the blk water. Teresa and her brother cry and hug and…is it horrible to admit I was a little bored? Haven’t we been here before? Minus 19. The season ends with everyone hanging out at the Jersey shore…looking an awful lot like family. Plus 50. Will it last? From the looks of the reunion previews that’s a giant NO …but this is The Real Housewives of New Jersey. What were you expecting? And did you catch the Joe and Teresa interview with Andy Cohen? We’ll hit the highlights… Teresa doesn’t even know what their charged with. Joe claims he doesn’t know if he’s looking at 50 or 100 years behind bars. They haven’t told Gia that there’s the possibility they might have to do jail time. Melissa and Joe will not get their kids if they do go to prison. When asked whether they have lived beyond their means…Tre gives an emphatic no! We’ll see what else comes out in next week’s Reunion show. Episode total = +46! Season total = -578!
Teresa Giudice is desperate to get in. And Caroline Manzo just got out. With Giudice hoping to sign a new deal with Bravo and play a major role on The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 6, multiple outlets confirm that Manzo wll NOT be returning to the franchise that made her famous. Caroline Manzo Spinoff: Headed to Bravo This mother of three was an original cast member then RHONJ debuted in 2009, but her departure from the flagship does not mean viewers have seen the last of Caroline Manzo. Far from it. As previously reported, Manzo is already taping the pilot for a spinoff titled ” Manzo’d With Children ” (seriously). It will center on her Italian family and chronicle how Caroline plays the “ringleader of a crazy circus,” according to a Bravo press release. The Season 5 finale of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, meanwhile, airs this Sunday night. Will you watch Manzo’s Bravo spinoff? Yes, can’t wait! No, not if my life depended on it View Poll »
On second thought, Bethenny Frankel does feel sort of bad for Teresa Giudice. Or at least the reality star’s four children. The talk show host made headlines a few weeks ago when she said she has no sympathy for Giudice or her husband Joe because they broke the law and went on television and “that’s not really smart.” But in a sit-down with Andy Cohen on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live this week, Frankel changed her tune slightly. Watch clips from her interview now and find out what Bethenny has heard about Teresa’s future and how she doesn’t wish that fate on anyone: Bethenny Frankel on Watch What Happens Live In late July, Teresa and Joe were indicted on 39 counts of fraud , stemming from allegations that they lied about their assets and forged both mortgage and bankruptcy documents. If convicted, they face up to 50 years in jail.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey came up with “Zen Things I Hate About You.” Just how long will this retreat last? We recap the zen and broken glass in our THG +/- review. How long has this group been in Arizona? Honestly, if I had paid big bucks to stay at this spa and had to put up with Richie and the double Joes by the pool I’d be pretty ticked off. Minus 15. But that’s nothing compared to watching Joe Gorga suck on his wife’s toes for her birthday. Minus 30 . I’m not sure which was more disturbing, that or having Teresa Giudice give Melissa Gorga black lace peace sign panties for her birthday. I doubt any amount of meditation will wipe that from my mind. They’re all trying to recover from their equine therapy…or as Rosie says, “I’m all f**ked up from that horse sh*t.” Ah, can you feel the zen? The Zenis Tenis was a complete bore. Minus 10. Walking across the wire was a little more interesting. Plus 12 but did anyone else notice that NO ONE made it all the way across. What’s that say about the trust between this group? Of course that doesn’t stop Joe Gorga from professing his love for Juicy Joe. I could almost hear the violins playing in the background. High off of their chakra healing, horse whispering, and tennis therapy, this group is suppose to be nothing but love and openness…that is until Melissa snubs Teresa during her round of birthday toasts. Minus 18. Maybe Teresa has a point and Melissa just copies whatever she does. Didn’t Teresa snub Kathy during a toast last season? Not to worry. Caroline is there to call them all out on their bullsh*t. Plus 22 . As much as I dislike her preaching, she has a point. If they’re not willing to get real then they’ll be back at one another’s throats within a couple of weeks. When Tre won’t admit to stirring the pot to make Melissa look bad, Joe Gorga blows his top and throws his glass. So much for zen. The funniest part was watching Melissa’s reaction as she hauls him into the bedroom. “You are so embarrassing. Get in the room, you idiot.” and “You lose control like a psycho.” Plus 18 because we’ve never seen her go off on him and he definitely deserved it. There’s no reason for him to throw things just because Teresa didn’t give him the answer that he wanted. In the end they were all singing the Jersey version of Kumbaya, which has a little more cursing than the original. So do you think this family can form a united front against the haters…or will the egos and bad tempers tear them apart? EPISODE TOTAL: -21! SEASON TOTAL: -364!
Facing pressure from multiple human rights organizations in the United States, Dunkin Donuts has apologized for an ad that ran recently in Thailand and which depicted a woman in blackface. The spot was never intended for an American audience, but featured a woman in dark makeup promoting a new chocolate-flavored menu item, along with the tagline: Break every rule of deliciousness. “We are working with our Thailand franchisee to immediately pull the ad,” the company said in a Tweet today. “DD recognizes the insensitivity of this spot.” Watch the commercial below, along with a report that covers a great deal of the U.S. criticism: Dunkin Donuts Blackface Commercial Dunkin Donuts Blackface Ad Controversy “It’s both bizarre and racist that Dunkin’ Donuts thinks that it must color a woman’s skin black and accentuate her lips with bright pink lipstick to sell a chocolate doughnut,” said Phil Robertson, the deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch. “Dunkin’ Donuts should immediately withdraw this ad, publicly apologize to those it’s offended and ensure this never happens again.” Should Dunkin Donuts have apologized for this ad? Yes, it’s so inappropriate! No, America must chill out! View Poll »
Leave it to The Real Housewives of New Jersey to turn a “Horse Whisper to a Scream.” Read on as we recap who embraced their vulnerable side and who ended up looking like a horse’s ass in our THG +/- review. Jersey is still in the house at the Mirval Resort and Spa and it may never be the same again. But psychic advisors and gong therapy aren’t what Melissa envisioned for her birthday. “I’m done. I want a f**king cocktail by the pool in a bikini.” Plus 15. No one can say she’s not a girl who knows what she want. Everyone’s still recovering from the ghost whisperer when they all head out to see a horse whisperer. Funny thing is, Wyatt the equine therapist reads these Jersey housewives and their hubbies like the comic book characters they are. Plus 22. As they head towards the stables everyone comments on how refreshing it is. It’s a healing place. Or in Joe Guidice words, “It smells like sh*t.” Plus 7 for keeping it real Joe. We expect nothing less. Wyatt tells this motley crew that when they’re not being authentic, the horse can pick up on it. Energy is his language. I wouldn’t blame the poor creature if he took off at a full gallop and never looked back. Everyone thinks this is a bunch of hooey until Wyatt takes one look at Richie and tells him that he creates jokes so he doesn’t have to pay attention to what he feels. Plus 20. Nailed it. It also comes out that Richie has a lousy temper and yells at Kathy when he’s aggravated. Somehow the fact that he drives his wife to tears on a regular basis is a shocker to Richie even after decades of marriage. Minus 30 . OK. Show of hands…who thought Juicy Joe was taking a phone call from his mistress? Yeah, me too but it only turned out to be Milania. But the look on Teresa’s face made me wonder if she was worried too. The Gorgas and the Guidices can’t get the poor horse to raise his hoof. Not a good sign. But plus 27 to Joe Guidice for actually admitting that he’s scared about his legal issues and giving his horse technique another go. When Melissa doesn’t know how to handle the horse, she falls back on her instincts…or as Wyatt dubs it, her “whore on a stroll walk.” Plus 33 . This guy is good. He also explains that there’s a difference between being nice and being manipulative. If you’re being nice you’re not expecting anything in return. Ha! When was the last time that happened between Melissa and Teresa? In one of the most touching moments, Albert opens up about being abused as a child and Wyatt terms Caroline Manzo’s support of her husband a “thing of beauty.” Plus 22 . Then Caroline turns around and handles that horse like a pro. The aftermath of the day is even more telling. Kathy realizes her voice deserves to be heard, even when her husband and the other Housewives seem to drown her out. Of course Teresa describe this breakthrough as, “Kathy’s having one of her Marcia, Marcia, Marcia moments.” Minus 13 Damn Teresa. Heaven forbid it’s not all about you. As the rest of the group walks away with the knowledge that sometimes the more vulnerable you are, the better off you’ll be, Teresa and Melissa decide the therapy was a waste time. They don’t have any insecurities. ……OK. I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop laughing. Or should I be crying because I can’t decide whether that is funny or sad. At least Teresa made the effort to approach Jacqueline. Jacqueline admits that Teresa is like the horse. She’s afraid if she gets too close she might get kicked. Good analogy. But if Tre were a true friend she should have told Jacqueline her hair was a mess on camera. Just sayin… At least Teresa got something out of the day. What did Melissa learn? “That I can’t lift a horse’s leg.” So much for therapy. Episode total = +103! Season total = -343!
Leave it to The Real Housewives of New Jersey to turn a “Horse Whisper to a Scream.” Read on as we recap who embraced their vulnerable side and who ended up looking like a horse’s ass in our THG +/- review. Jersey is still in the house at the Mirval Resort and Spa and it may never be the same again. But psychic advisors and gong therapy aren’t what Melissa envisioned for her birthday. “I’m done. I want a f**king cocktail by the pool in a bikini.” Plus 15. No one can say she’s not a girl who knows what she want. Everyone’s still recovering from the ghost whisperer when they all head out to see a horse whisperer. Funny thing is, Wyatt the equine therapist reads these Jersey housewives and their hubbies like the comic book characters they are. Plus 22. As they head towards the stables everyone comments on how refreshing it is. It’s a healing place. Or in Joe Guidice words, “It smells like sh*t.” Plus 7 for keeping it real Joe. We expect nothing less. Wyatt tells this motley crew that when they’re not being authentic, the horse can pick up on it. Energy is his language. I wouldn’t blame the poor creature if he took off at a full gallop and never looked back. Everyone thinks this is a bunch of hooey until Wyatt takes one look at Richie and tells him that he creates jokes so he doesn’t have to pay attention to what he feels. Plus 20. Nailed it. It also comes out that Richie has a lousy temper and yells at Kathy when he’s aggravated. Somehow the fact that he drives his wife to tears on a regular basis is a shocker to Richie even after decades of marriage. Minus 30 . OK. Show of hands…who thought Juicy Joe was taking a phone call from his mistress? Yeah, me too but it only turned out to be Milania. But the look on Teresa’s face made me wonder if she was worried too. The Gorgas and the Guidices can’t get the poor horse to raise his hoof. Not a good sign. But plus 27 to Joe Guidice for actually admitting that he’s scared about his legal issues and giving his horse technique another go. When Melissa doesn’t know how to handle the horse, she falls back on her instincts…or as Wyatt dubs it, her “whore on a stroll walk.” Plus 33 . This guy is good. He also explains that there’s a difference between being nice and being manipulative. If you’re being nice you’re not expecting anything in return. Ha! When was the last time that happened between Melissa and Teresa? In one of the most touching moments, Albert opens up about being abused as a child and Wyatt terms Caroline Manzo’s support of her husband a “thing of beauty.” Plus 22 . Then Caroline turns around and handles that horse like a pro. The aftermath of the day is even more telling. Kathy realizes her voice deserves to be heard, even when her husband and the other Housewives seem to drown her out. Of course Teresa describe this breakthrough as, “Kathy’s having one of her Marcia, Marcia, Marcia moments.” Minus 13 Damn Teresa. Heaven forbid it’s not all about you. As the rest of the group walks away with the knowledge that sometimes the more vulnerable you are, the better off you’ll be, Teresa and Melissa decide the therapy was a waste time. They don’t have any insecurities. ……OK. I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop laughing. Or should I be crying because I can’t decide whether that is funny or sad. At least Teresa made the effort to approach Jacqueline. Jacqueline admits that Teresa is like the horse. She’s afraid if she gets too close she might get kicked. Good analogy. But if Tre were a true friend she should have told Jacqueline her hair was a mess on camera. Just sayin… At least Teresa got something out of the day. What did Melissa learn? “That I can’t lift a horse’s leg.” So much for therapy. Episode total = +103! Season total = -343!
The Real Housewives of New Jersey head to Arizona with their “Spaghetti Western & Meatballs” indulge in not one…but two cleansing rituals. Check out all of the dirt in our THG +/- review. Teresa Guidice is riding high. Everything’s going well. Cook books, Milania Haircare. Criminal charges… oops . She conveniently forgot that one. Minus 15. But you know something’s wrong when your 12 year old has to edit your fashion sense. Shouldn’t it be the mother putting a ban on the skimpy bathing suits, not the other way around? Still, everyone looks fairly happy as they start off to their Arizona retreat, except for birthday girl Melissa Gorga who would have preferred a little quiet time with her hubby. Minus 11 . I doubt Bravo would have picked up the tab for that. After half the cast experiences the plane ride from Hell, they finally all arrive at a gorgeous resort and spa in the desert. Melissa wants to know if it’s OK to touch the cactus. Plus 20. Did anyone else have the urge to tell her to go ahead and try? Chris and Jacqueline get to their room and Chris asks her to try is spicy nuts. No, he’s talking about actual nuts, in a bowl. So much for sexy time. Speaking of sexy time, it looks like Joe Gorga’s not getting any either as Melissa’s got a cold for her birthday trip. He asks, “You want Tarzan?” Melissa’s response, “No!. Ew. No.” My thoughts exactly. Plus 22. The worst of the bunch is Richie who complains in front of his kids that he’s not getting any sex and then does nothing but bitch about the beautiful resort he’s staying at for free. Minus 30. The guy is more of an ass every week and the tears shed over his dad didn’t save it for me…but we’ll get to that in a minute. An energy healer who speaks to the dead stops in to help this crew cleanse their aura or some such thing. She claims she can hear voices from another dimension from people who are dead…but not dead. Minus 10. What does that even mean? As much as I want to be open minded, I have several issues with this side show. First off, if the dead are speaking to her, why can’t they just tell her their name? What’s with the first initial bs? Then she asks if anyone has a connection to a Mary or Maria. Seriously? It’s an Italian family. What are the odds that at least one of them has a dead relative with one of those names? Minus 18. And did anyone else get the feeling that the all knowing medium has watched the show before? Despite my belief that this is all a scam, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t fun. Love Teresa saying, “Even the dead is telling Melissa that I had nothing to do with these rumors.” Tre will take backup from just about anyone and breathing is optional. Plus 25. Even better was Juicy Joe messing with the psychic about relatives who were still alive and then the misunderstanding over the dog? The duck? Was this a joke about them walking into a bar? Honestly, she may have had Richie and Kathy in tears but she could have gotten all of her information off of a quick internet search. Minus 17. I’d rather have spent the night enjoying one of Albert’s steaks. Once the dead are put to rest, the crew heads out on a hike to be one with nature. And we get yet another classic Teresaism… “Anything to do with the outdoorsy, I’m all for it.” Plus 10 because everything about Teresa just screams nature lover. Apparently everyone’s auras need more cleansing as they burn their thoughts with sage and let go of negativity, worry, hate, fill in the blank here. Teresa and Jacqueline continue to bond until Teresa mentions that if karma doesn’t come back to you, it comes back to your kids. Huh? Do you think she was referring to little Nicholas? Jacqueline sure seems to. Overall, Melissa had the right idea. A drink by the pool was the way to go. Episode total = -24! Season total = 446!
Melissa Gorga is on the move. Literally. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband Joe have finalized the sale of their mansion in Montville Township, receiving their asking price of $3.8 million for a property that includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The couple and its kids are on the way to Franklin Lakes now, where they plan to build their dream home and rent a house in the meantime. “I feel like this was meant to be. It happened just in time for the kids to start their first of day of school,” Gorga tells Us Weekly . “It’s going to be a lot of work designing and building the new home, but Joe is an incredible builder and I’m excited to go back to where we started our family.” Melissa and Joe celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary this week and remain in the news for reasons unrelated to their marriage: Despite their past and despite the mountain of charges against Teresa Giudice, Gorga recently said she has her sister-in-law’s back .
