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Lisa Barlow Finally Got Messy — And Found Her Fanbase

For this Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, getting caught on a hot mic only made her star burn brighter.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Two Bad Mormons

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay’s new memoir, Bad Mormon, hit uncomfortably close to home. So I asked her about it.

By Glenn Rowley
Reality TV

One Hour At Bethenny Frankel’s Connecticut Compound

Entrepreneur, author, and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel discusses the evolution of 'Housewives' and the delicate task of running a brand called Skinnygirl.

By Kat Stoeffel

Entertainment

How Reality TV Stars Conquered Your Bookshelves

Celebrities known for sharing it all on camera have found another way to shape the narrative. (Actual writing not required.)

by Anna Peele
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Love Island

Love Island

Casa Amor Just Isn’t Fit For Purpose Anymore

With all this wishy washy Casa behaviour, the only person I’m left with any kind of respect for this week is Kai, says Jason Okundaye.

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

Where Is The Love?

“It feels like a first for Love Island for there to be such genuine discord amongst the boys.”

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

'Love Island' May Have Just Lost Its Main Character

Jason Okundaye’s biggest frustration with the reality TV series is presenting serious issues this week...

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

Is Winter 'Love Island' Flying Too Close To The Sun?

Jason Okundaye weighs up which of this season’s “twists” are hitting – and missing – the mark.

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

You’ve Got 'Love Island’s Farmer Will All Wrong

Let me count the ways.

By Jack Orenstein
Love Island

Will Maya Jama Make 'Love Island' Great Again?

Banseka Kayembe on the new social media rules, nepo baby contestants, and why – despite it all – we’re still obsessed.

By Banseka Kayembe
Love Island

7 Of The Highest Highs (& Lowest Lows) From Love Island 2022

Victoria Sanusi looks back on series 8 and the lessons to take away.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

No, Adam Collard *Still* Isn’t Collarding

As we enter the last week of villa-side action, Victoria Sanusi shares her Love Island final predictions.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

'Love Island’s Movie Night Proves Once More That Boys Are Wrong & Strong

Victoria Sanusi reflects on “Mad Movies” and makes the case for why Tasha deserves a break from the bottom.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

*How* Have The Boys Won 'Love Island'?

Victoria Sanusi reflects on Jacques’ shock departure, Adam’s return, and dismays at the general state of affairs.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

12 Crucial Casa Amor Predictions About Who Will – & Won’t – Stay Loyal, Babe

Let the chaos commence, says Victoria Sanusi.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

The Week 'Love Island' Turned Into 'Disrespect Island'

Will Paige wise up? Will people start noticing Danica? Will Jay finally get some heat? Victoria Sanusi breaks down a week of drama.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

Oh, How The Tables Have Turned On 'Love Island'

Victoria Sanusi breaks down the chaos of the second week in the villa: bombshells, recouplings, and stolen rooftop kisses.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

7 Burning Questions I Have About 'Love Island' One Week In

Victoria Sanusi reflects on Gen Z grafting, Black Love, and why Davide is so hard to say.

By Victoria Sanusi

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Let's Go Back...

Yes, Hilary Duff Re-Recorded “Come Clean” For The 'Laguna Beach' Reunion

Let the tears fall down.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Exclusive

Lauren Conrad’s Final Goodbye To Reality TV

The Laguna Beach alum opens up about reuniting with her former classmates and why she’ll never return to unscripted television.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Exclusive

Lauren Conrad's Clothing Line Is Bringing Back The 'Laguna Beach' Era

The fashion designer comes clean about the Y2K trends she’s embracing — and one she’d “never do” again.

By Jake Viswanath
No More Spinoffs

I'm Sorry, 'The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives' Cast Need To Stay In Utah

Are they still MomTok in a city without Swig?

By Jake Viswanath
Coming Up Roses

Jessi Draper’s ‘Bachelorette’ Admirer Could Signal A New Era Of Reality Crossover

Singles looking for love — and an audience — aren’t limited to the confines of one show.

By Grace Wehniainen
Fast Follow

At Least Rob Rausch Has His Fridge Knife

The Traitors winner weighed in on Dancing With The Stars, The Bachelorette, and his unusual approach to safety.

By Grace Wehniainen
Making It Nice

A Guide To Who’s Who In 'The Real Housewives Of Rhode Island'

Bravo’s newest show has a dynamite cast that all look a little too much alike.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Exclusive

Meet The Cast Of 'Million Dollar Secret' Season 2

Here’s your first look at the upcoming installment of Netflix’s treacherous reality show.

By Grace Wehniainen
What's Going On?

Nobody Does A Petty Rebound Properly Anymore

The stars of Summer House and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives need to be reminded that there’s a difference between petty and problematic.

By Alexis Morillo
Don't Be Tardy For The Party

Yes, Demi From 'Mormon Wives' Should Try To Be A Pop Star

Her only Season 4 scene took place in a recording studio. She needs to stay there.

By Jake Viswanath