Lesley Stern, 11.12.2009
Writer, counselor to the nouveau poor
If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.
Andy Ostroy, 10.20.2009
New York City-based political analyst
Reality television is a stain on our society and an insult to culture. It's dumbed-down television at its worst, lowest common-denominator.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 09.06.2009
Who's gonna check us, boo?
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 08.30.2009
Return to Atlanta with us for the Premiere of Season Two of Real Housewives of Atlanta. BYOL: Bring your own liveblog!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.26.2009
Join us for the final installment of the best season of reality television ever - 9 pm ET!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.25.2009
We live-blogged the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.19.2009
The most epic reality show finale in history gets a second look. And we just have to discuss it. Join us at 9 pm ET for all the commentary.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.17.2009
The ride was over all to quickly, but boy oh boy, this looks like a humdinger of a finale. Avoid all the table flipping with us at 10 pm ET!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.10.2009
I can relate to Ashley, I totally expected to get my dad's 8 year-old Grand Am when I turned 17.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 07.03.2009
Wow, Danielle is from some other planet -- and I want to visit!
Margaret Carlson, 06.29.2009
Bravo announced this week that it is expanding its Real Housewives franchise to the nation's capital. Have they been here lately? What we have here won't translate into fodder for Bravo.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 06.26.2009
Judging by the title, this week's episode will have an extra large serving of beef. Join us at 10 pm ET for all the drama.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 06.19.2009
Apparently, tonight is date night. Still unclear whether for Danielle this is one of her "phone dates" or something face to face. Find out with us as we liveblog tonight at 10 pm ET!
Joanne Rendell, 06.18.2009
Author of Crossing Washington Square and The Professors' Wives' Club (Penguin)
It's been seven years since Nicola Kraus and Emma McLaughlin hit the bestsellers lists with their novel, The Nanny Diaries. Now they have turned their attention to the world of reality TV in a novel called The Real Real.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 06.12.2009
Clearly, Bravo is running out of locations; the last thing anyone wants is Real Housewives of Idaho (though at least then the ladies could hold potatoes). We're here to help.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 06.12.2009
We're pulling double duty tonight as New York ends and New Jersey begins. Join us for all 120 minutes at 10 pm ET.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 06.05.2009
Grab a margarita, it's Cinco de Liveblog! Join us for the season finale!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 05.29.2009
Rematch! Join us live as Team Beth and Team Kelly square off tonight.
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 05.22.2009
Dress as your favorite Housewife for tonight's costume party episode and join us now for all the real-time commentary!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 05.15.2009
Join us now for real-time commentary and fiery debate on the Real Housewife Curse!
Ryan Haydon and Stefani Piermattei, 05.08.2009
These women feel that if they put everything out there, it frees them from thinking about their behavior and consequences.