Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe entered a New Jersey courtroom today, pleading not guilty to federal fraud charges that could land them each in jail for up to 50 years . The couple then exited the building holding hands, while attorney Miles Feinstein told the press: “They vehemently deny their guilt. There’s an assumption of innocence and they vehemently assert their innocence.” The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars are accused of lying about their income when applying for loans, while also hiding their assets when filing for bankruptcy years later. Feinstein also referred to rumors that Joe would testify against Teresa as “ludicrous,” while assuring fans that the couple will “definitely” attend the upcoming Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 reunion. Thank goodness, right? Following her arraignment, Giudice reportedly took part in a book signing for her latest cookbook, “Fabulicious: On the Grill.” And, in related news, anyone who actually attended said signing in Wayne, New Jersey REALLY ought to re-evaluate their life choices. Joanna Krupa and Lea Black on Teresa Giudice
Yes, THGers: it does get cuter than a Golden Retriever puppy being spoon fed by its owner. But only when 222 Golden Retrievers mix and mingle in one place, as took place last month at the annual Guisachan Gathering. The event is is run by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland and held at the ancestral home of this beloved breed. It started in 2006 in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary and has grown in size since then from 188 golden guests to this year’s mark of well over 200. There’s a dog show, there’s dancing, there’s frolicking among humans and animals. But mostly there’s simply a chance to bask in the adorableness of what many consider to be the world’s best breed. They really do love their pets in Scotland, as just last week a quartet of kittens was rescued from an air conditioning vent in that country. It’s all rather AWWW-some if you ask us. Golden Retriever Gathering in Scotland
One of the most popular members of the PGA Tour is now on top of the sport. It’s not often a major golf championship is secured with bogeys on the final two holes, but PGA winner Jason Dufner will take it any day of the week. Not only was competition doing the same thing, but the 36-year-old had bested the field for the first 70 holes of the event, giving himself wiggle room. As a result, he is now a major champion, no longer known predominantly for his near-miss at the 2011 PGA, or the Internet meme known as Dufnering . Jason Dufner Wins PGA Championship A fan favorite on Twitter and among his fellow golf pros, Dufner’s 2013 PGA Championship win officially etches his name in the sport’s storied history. In addition to the Wanamaker trophy, Dufner and wife Amanda went home with some acorns and an oak tree sapling from the Rochester, N.Y. grounds. They plan to plant them on their 50 acre farm in Auburn, Ala.
Teresa Giudice may be in serious legal trouble, with 39 counts of financial fraud and a possible 50-year prison sentence hanging over her head. But at least The Real Housewives of New Jersey star can find comfort in an unlike ally: rival sister-in-law Melissa Gorga. The reality star told Andy Cohen last night on Watch What Happens Live that she and Giudice “are in a much better place than we’ve been in a long time.” “I’ve reached out and spoke to Teresa [since the indictment],” Gorga told the host. “She knows I have her back, and that the kids, of course, are the number-one priority, and that’s what [husband] Joe and I are always here for… no matter what.” Giudice fled to Florida over the weekend (as pictured above) and appeared at a red carpet event at Pangea nightclub. She’s next due in court on August 14 – and Gorga says the “key” thing for the family is the bond between her three kids and the four Teresa shares with her husband, Joe Giudice. “That’s the most important part,” Melissa said. “My husband [only] has one sister.” Teresa Giudice Fraud Case Bethenny Frankel on Teresa Giudice
Teresa, isht gets real when those endorsements start disappearing. Teresa Giudice’s Business Partner May Drop Her We’re scared for Teresa…without that endorsement scrilla she won’t be able to buy tanning cream or that expensive hairspray. We shutter to think what she would look like then….man that’s bleak. According to Radar Online What indictment? Teresa Giudice was all smiles on Wednesday night at an awards ceremony for the haircare brand she endorses, Milania Haircare. “Life goes on,” she said at the event. But that haircare endorsement might not! The owner and CEO of the company tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that they are shocked to find out about what Teresa’s been allegedly hiding from them — and now they’re considering firing her. “This has been a surprising and shocking week for us,” Jerel James Sabella, the owner and CEO of Youthful8, The Milania Collection, tells Radar. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband Joe were indicted on 39 counts of financial fraud on Monday and are currently out on $500,00 bail. Now that the allegations are out there, Sabella says, “I will be meeting with Teresa within the next few days to better understand the impact the pending trial will have on her, her family and specifically our brand. Based on that discussion, we will determine the next steps for The Milania Collection and whether she is the right person to continue to endorse the brand.” So far, “The product line has been met with great success since its launch earlier this year,” Sabella explains. And no matter what decision the company makes, he says: “Obviously this is a difficult time for the Giudice family and the team at Youthful8 and I wish them the very best.” The distributor of one of Teresa’s other products, Fabellini wine, previously told RadarOnline.com that they are standing by her no matter what, insisting “She’s gonna be a winner!” Keep ya head up.
The long-running CW hit Supernatural is reportedly working on a spinoff. Today at Comic-Con, executive producer Bob Singer said that a backdoor pilot is being developed, though Warner Bros. and The CW have not confirmed this. Reportedly, the show will introduce a new character at some point in Season 9 who would then anchor the Supernatural spinoff , should it move forward. It’s a formula that the network is very familiar with at this point. The CW will soon debut a Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals , having aired a “backdoor pilot” in an April episode of The Vampire Diaries Season 4. Supernatural, starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles and an underrated staple of the network lineup since 2005, kicks off its ninth season this fall.
Miley Cyrus’ parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, have canceled their plans to divorce and are now back together once again, according to E! News. Tish filed for divorce from Billy Ray in June, but they have since salvaged the marriage. They cited good, old-fashioned couples therapy for working it out. “I spoke to Tish and she told me they both woke up and realized they love each other and decided they want to stay together,” E!’s Ken Baker said. Baker, a family friend, elaborated further on the couple’s reconciliation: “They recently went into couples therapy , something they hadn’t done in 22 years, and it’s brought them closer together and really opened up their communication.” “She also said marriage can be really hard, especially after 22 years in the entertainment business, and admitted they’ve had rough times.” “But, they didn’t want to be another statistic and want to make it work.” “They went into the therapy with the goal of divorcing in a way that was healthy for the children, but came out of it with the realization that they in fact want to stay together.” “Tish sounds happy and energized about having this fresh start.” Confirming the rekindled romance to the world, Tish posted a sweet pic of her and Billy Ray on Instagram Saturday with the caption, “Date Night.” Last week, Miley’s parents were also spotted holding hands during a romantic stroll along the Malibu Beach Pier, smiling and “laughing all night.” Not exactly a couple going through a divorce anymore. The reversal comes two years after Billy Ray initially filed for divorce; Cyrus also withdrew that petition in mid-2011 after an apparent reconciliation. As for the “rough times” they’ve been through, it’s unclear what exactly that means, though there was that odd Miley Tweet about a mystery woman . There’s also Miley Cyrus Twerking . That can’t be easy for any parents to watch. We kid. Congrats to Billy Ray and Tish for setting such a positive example and putting forth the effort to make it work, rather than throw in the towel. Seriously. Increasingly rare these days, especially in Hollywood.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey gives us “Scum One, Scum All” as the team builders run for cover. We recap all the therapy and mysterious black tar in our THG +/- review. We pick up right where we left off with Joe Gorga calling sister Teresa Giudice scum. Minus 20 . That really was out of line. Then Tre runs out to Juicy Joe who storms in looking for a fight but before he gets halfway there, Gorga charges him like a bull in a pasture. Minus 30 because I can’t tell what there’s more of in that room, testosterone or stupidity. Suddenly odd things start happening. Teresa runs out to call the cops. Do you really call the police on your own family? Melissa, Richie, and Kathy all jump in to the fray to try to pull these two idiots apart while Joe Gorga doesn’t just hit below the belt, he bites! Plus 16 because you just can’t make this stuff up. When they finally break apart the first thing Melissa does is run to Joe Gorga and put on his hat. That was weird, even for this crowd. Even weirder is the black gunk that’s everywhere…Juicy Joe’s face, Richie’s sweater. It’s as though they’ve all been tagged. Could it be Melissa’s mascara? Teresa’s eye-liner? Oh no. It’s even scarier than that. It’s Joe Gorga’s spray on hair! Plus 37 just because I can’t stop laughing. All of the money these fools are making on this show and he’s buying cheap spray-on hair? That’s priceless. Everyone storms off to their rooms. They all threaten to leave but no one actually does…except perhaps the team builders. They were never seen or heard from again. I guess the Middle East didn’t prepare Steve for Jersey after all. Richie and Rosie try to mend fences between the warring parties. Joe Gorga spends the evening in tears. And Juicy and Teresa destress by sharing a bath. Minus 50 . It’s going to take a while to scrub the gory details of Joe and Teresa’s “sexy time” from my brain. And the last thing I need to know is how Joe likes it rough and Tre doesn’t. Plus there isn’t a tip big enough to compensate that room service waiter who served them in the bathroom. Talk about taking full service to the extreme. The next day Dr. V, a “relationship expert” shows up. I rolled my eyes when the skinny little blonde with the too red lipstick walked in but surprisingly she seemed to know her stuff. Plus 12. In no time she had Teresa and her brother sharing a couch and crying their eyes out. I hope she brought tissues. In another odd turn of events, Caroline shows up…because Teresa called her for help. Not really sure how Caroline can make any of this better, but what’s one more guest at the table. Maybe Dr. V can help. Deep down I think Teresa and her brother want to reconcile and I honestly don’t think Juicy Joe cares much one way or the other. But Melissa’s going to be an issue and as much as I think she causes many of her own problems it’s a little hard to blame her. Teresa’s been behind rumors that she was a cheater and a stripper, plus she let Juicy ruin Joe Gorga’s spray on hair. Minus 10. That’s a little hard to get past. So do you think that the sister-in-laws will ever realize that all they really have to do is be civil to one another at holidays like everyone else and let the kids have play dates and life would be good? Nah…that’d be too easy. Episode total = -45! Season total = 382!
The Real Housewives of New Jersey brought us “Everything Is Coming Up Rosie” but is an intervention led by the hot headed cousin really what they need? We recap both the good advice and the asinine in our THG +/- review. Joe Gorga drives home from the gym still muttering curses at Teresa under his breath. I’m not sure what he’s more upset about, being told he’s pussy whipped or finding out that Melissa tweeted something unkind about his sister. Maybe Melissa isn’t the angel he thinks she is. Melissa’s still working on her book, because who doesn’t need advice on marriage from a Real Housewife? Plus 10 for talking to her family beforehand about putting her father’s philandering past in the book but I wonder if she would have done it anyway even if they objected. Teresa and Joe Giudice head out to watch Milania play soccer and Plus 12 because there is nothing cuter than a little kid soccer game. Of course the other parents can probably do without Joe’s colorful description of sister-in-law Melissa. “She definitely straps one on and sticks it in his ***.” Minus 20 . You can always count on Joe Giudice to keep it classy, even at a children’s event. I’m not sure what was funnier…or more painful. Watching Teresa hunt and peck on her keyboard trying to write her blog, hearing her husband try and explain to her who Napoleon was, or listening to her rendition of people who live in glass houses should throw stones. In Teresa-speak it comes out, “When you throw dust, dust comes back in. Something about stones.” Plus 30 because without Teresa this show wouldn’t be nearly as comical. And what’s up with the holistic healing and meditation retreat? Who stuck that idea in Teresa’s head? I certainly don’t see her coming up with it on her own but Plus 15 because it’s bound to be either hysterical, an epic failure, or both. The rest of the cast can’t seem to stop talking about Teresa who calls Caroline to let her know about the debacle with Joe at the gym. Caroline decides it’s time to take a step back…which lasts not even five minutes when she blabs all to Kathy and Jacqueline and tries once again to encourage a reconciliation. Minus 13. Jacqueline’s not thrilled and the second Caroline brings up Teresa’s name she huffs, “You killed my boner.” Really Caroline, just leave it alone already. Of course Caroline still has her own grown children to fuss over. Apparently Lauren’s still keeping CafFace afloat. Plus 11. She’s focusing on her business and not nearly as interested in marrying Vito. Albie and Chris are still excited about their restaurant venture. When momma Caroline pushes the marriage issue, Albie says he’s just got to find a woman who’s willing to never see him because he’ll be working all the time. Good luck with that. And Chris, oh he’s got some interesting views on starting a family. He says he never wants a girl because from ages 0 to 10 he just needs to “keep the thing alive” and from 10 to 25 he needs to make sure “it’s not a whore.” That’s just too much pressure for him. Oh, he’s a keeper ladies. Don’t all rush at him at once… Minus 35! But wait, he’s not done. Apparently he also believes that, “Fat girls are blow job queens.” Well, except for his sister. Mom must be so proud. Speaking of men who are idiots, we’ll move on to Kathy and Rich. Rich whose wardrobe is straight out of 1991, is telling Kathy what the packaging of her cannoli should look like. Minus 27 . Kathy’s opinion can’t possibly be right because Rich, “married a housewife, not an entrepreneur.” Can you put husband is a jackass as a reason for divorce proceedings in New Jersey? As Kathy tries to assert a little independence, Rich puts her down and steamrolls her decisions. He really has little respect for his wife outside of the kitchen. Things aren’t looking good for these two. Finally we get to Rosie’s intervention. The loud mouthed, hot head decides to intervene with Teresa. First off, Teresa asks for a wine and Rosie brings a drink she’s certain she’ll like more. Isn’t that typical arrogant male behavior? No wonder Rosie hasn’t had sex in six years. Then within five minutes Rosie is screaming and pounding on the table. That didn’t take long. Minus 14. The funny thing is, for a little while Rosie actually makes Teresa look rational. Rosie reminds me of having a conversation with a drunk. They’re fine one minute, the next their screaming, then they’re apologizing before the cycle starts all over again. Just watching is exhausting. But Rosie offers to head to a holistic healing retreat…and suggests inviting the rest of the clan as welll. What could possibly go wrong? Episode total = -31! Season total = -197!
The Real Housewives of New Jersey had “A Manzo of Her Word” but it was a little boy who stole the show. We recap the smiles and tears in this week’s THG +/- review. Someone completely stole the show this week and it wasn’t a housewife. It wasn’t even one of their husbands. It was a little boy who learned to say I love you, Mommy . Plus 50 . To be honest at first it appeared that little Nick was only repeating the words to get the lollipop but when Chris Laurita said that it had been over 18 months since his wife had heard those words from her son, I couldn’t help but be moved, no matter what the child’s motivation. Housewives usually doesn’t require its audience to use that part of the brain, nevermind their hearts. It was almost disconcerting. Not to fear. There’s still plenty of the normal nonsense to fill the hour. Especially when we get to visit with Teresa and her kids. At least they weren’t cursing at one another this week. Plus 18. But can any of them communicate without screaming? Gia seems to think she’s in charge. Milania basically tells everyone else where to get off, and Gabriella looked like she was zoning out as a means of escape. Minus 12. I couldn’t say that I blamed her. Caroline’s daughter, Lauren said that the Guidice kids were being raised by wolves. I think that might be an insult to wolves. They have more sense . Teresa’s still hanging out with Kim D. Minus 22. Why is this woman back on my TV screen? These shows always breed the hangers on, looking for more than their 15 minutes of fame. Caroline called a summit meeting with Teresa and then she ordered an iced tea. You’d think alcohol would be mandatory to get through that meal. How funny was it when Caroline told Teresa that she was sent by Joe and Teresa shot back with, “He’s really scraping the bottom of the barrel.” Plus 18 . Teresa was right. Caroline is preachy but she’s also right. Life is short. Why let the stupid stuff take over? Now if she could only use that advice to mend fences with her own sister. And what is up with Fran? She looked like a heavier clone of Dina. And she moved in along with her stray pets. Minus 8 . Caroline’s husband Albert is a saint. Is there any way they can write Kathy out of the show? She’s generally boring and her husband Rich has become intolerable. Even Kathy seems to have grown weary of his frat boy antics. When Kathy told her husband that she was trying to raise Joseph to be a gentleman, all i could think was that it would have helped if she’d married one. Plus 13 when she tells her daughter to stick with school so she’ll have better options than Kathy did. Of course if we lost Kathy then we’d also lose Rosie. Hmm…I’m not sure where that lands in the points system. Did Rosie really have to join in on the guys poker game? Just because she’s a lesbian doesn’t make her one of the boys. Minus 9. But then we wouldn’t have had Joe Gorga telling Rosie she couldn’t write off all men if she’d never tried one. That earned a serious eye roll but I wouldn’t expect anything less from Joe. Of course he needs to start expecting less. Mush less when it comes to selling his giant McMansion. A 10,000 square foot house on 2 & 1/2 acres. Minus 15 . It sounds like someone was overcompensating. It was funny to watch the faux marble crumble and the fixtures fall off as Joe and Melissa crowed about their masterpiece. And shouldn’t their realtor have told them that having their kids around for the open house doesn’t make it feel more homey…it reminds people that it’s your home. Minus 10. But I think I’ll keep my $3.8 million in the bank and out of the Jersey real estate market, at least until next week. Episode total = +11! Season total = +29!
