Happy New Year!

We at Blogging Bravo wish you the happiest of new years. May 2010 be full of joy, good fortune, and love!

Bethenny Frankel on Today

A pregnant Bethany Frankel joined Matt on The Today Show couch yesterday morning to discuss her pregnancy, the upcoming season of Housewives and "leaving the party at full tilt," her journey to become a skinny girl and "white knuckling it," and her PETA ad.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Tabatha's Salon Takeover Tonight

Tabatha's Salon Takeover is all new tonight. This week’s challenge puts Tabatha in a male-only salon with a staff that refuses to open its doors to women. Moreover, the staff has vowed to only spend 30 minutes (tops) on a high-end haircut. Will Tabatha get these narrow-minded employees to open up to positive change? Or will they remain stuck in their ways?

Tune in tonight @ 10/9c!



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Launch My Line Goes Gaga!

A post-holiday treat for you....

On the next episode of Launch My Line, one of today’s most fashion-forward and over the top pop stars, Lady Gaga, stops by to inspire the designers. The teams are asked to create an avant-garde outfit, but they must make sure they are pushing the boundaries of fashion without crossing the line of good taste. While the lines of fashion might not be crossed, the tension between some teammates gets intense and someone pushes their teammate to the edge.

The next episode of Launch My Line airs January 6th at 10/9c!

Happy Holidays from Blogging Bravo

Have a wonderful, safe, and happy holiday from all of us to all of you!

Reactions to Episode 4 of Launch My Line

So nude humans are considered "art" now? When I went to art school, the drawing of nudes was barely considered art. But anyway...our designers had to draw their inspiration from nekkid people, thankfully blurred for the home audience.

What did you think of the challenge? Did you think that Merle deserved to win for her convertible gown? What about Vanessa being given the boot - was her dress really that bad? Sit down and chat a bit....please leave your thoughts on this episode in the comments.

Tonight, on Launch My Line

For the designers’ fourth look, they are taken to an art gallery for the inspiration to create original evening wear. But, the remaining contestants are in for a surprise when they realize their inspiration is not from the art hanging on the walls, but from the nude models standing in front of them! Will they be able to execute a marketable, wearable garment given their out-of-the-box challenge?

Tune in tonight @ 10/9c.

Tonight on Chef Academy!

Joel's mother passed away from breast cancer and everyone wants to support him.



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Inside the Actor's Studio With Kate Hudson

Inside the Actor’s Studio is back and all new tonight with Hollywood’s “it” girl, Kate Hudson. Kate sits down with James Lipton for a candid interview where she dishes on her high-profile childhood with her famous family and the behind-the-scenes work she put into her role in the upcoming musical “Nine.” Find out what Kate has to say when Lipton brings up a certain rumored relationship with a well-known baseball player. Don’t miss her response during this not to be missed in-depth interview!

Tune in tonight @ 7/6c.

Turn the Other Cheek

Bethenny Frankel unveiled her super-mega-über-airbrushed PETA billboard in Times Square earlier this week. If she weren't standing so proudly next to it, nobody would realize it was her. Photoshop is truly an amazing tool.

Loopy Lynne

The Real Housewives of the OC went to Florida last night….a mere 10 days after Lynne’s facelift! The result!? Loopy Lynne! She asks where she can find mushrooms, howls like Vicky and as Gretchen put it, “Lynne is sorta, kinda coocoo without the pain pills in her. And now with the pain pills, she’s like…TWICE the fun.”

RHNY Do Community Service

...out of the goodness of their hearts, of course. Kelly Bensimon and Jill Zarin helped serve dinner at the Food Bank for New York City's Community Kitchen in Harlem.

Blogging Bravo Interview with Akiko Cook

Photo: Bravotv.com

Launch My Line's Akiko Cook talks about her experience on the Bravo Show.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here to see Akiko's collection in Bloomingdale's.

Thank you Akiko.

Tonight, on the Real Housewives of Orange County

There’s more drama and bickering (bickering and drama?!) tonight on the Real Housewives of Orange County when Vicki plans a trip to Florida for all of the housewives, which she strictly enforces as “girls only.” But when Tamra, Alexis, and Gretchen’s significant others all crash the party, Vicki is less than thrilled. Will new alliances form when Tamra and Gretchen actually agree with one another? And will Tamra and Vicki’s friendship be tested when Tamra doesn’t see Vicki’s side?

Blogging Bravo Interview with Kevin Black

Launch My Line's Kevin Black talks about his experience on the show, his work as a Music Industry Marketer and Promoter and his plans for the future.

A highlight: Kevin threw a viewing party for last night episode. Sounded like a lot of fun. Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Kevin's website.

Thank you Kevin!

Reactions to Episode 3 of Launch My Line

The third episode was a "walk on the wild side" in which the designer/expert teams had to incorporate an animal theme into the latest design for their line. Personally, I liked that they had to use slightly unconventional animals as their inspiration - turtles, toucans, monkeys. The zebra was a bit expected, but wasn't he a little cutie?!

It looked like Patrick was going home (why didn't he throw his "expert" under the bus for that monstrosity? I would have. Probably would have backed the bus up a few times too.) but instead Kevin got the boot. Do you agree with this? What about with Kathy's win?


And...would you wear a jumpsuit? How about bloomers with hairy undersides? Poor Amanda. Please, discuss!

Launch My Line - Tonight at a New Time!

Launch My Line moves to its regular time tonight (10/9c) and for their third challenge, the "experts" get up close and personal with exotic animals to draw their inspiration for their next garment. While one designer must confront a phobia to complete the challenge, another team takes a walk on the wild side that might be too much of a risk. Who will be spot-on and who will end up as fashion road-kill?

Tabatha's Salon Takeover - Tonight

Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is all new tonight! And it seems Tabatha is coming to her breaking point when she flips out on the employees of her latest salon takeover! When the employees prove to make classic, lazy, and amateur mistakes, Tabatha gets fed up. Will she give up or will she pull it together to whip them into shape?

Tune in tonight @ 10/9c: http://www.bravotv.com/tabathas-salon-takeover


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Tonight on Chef Academy

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Recapalooza - Launch My Line Episode 2

Here's one from Charlotte Style Magazine.

Reality Wanted thinks this episode had a "battle of the dandys."

Reality TV Magazine thinks Roberto wanted to prove he was the real drama queen.

The always cruel Television Without Pity is sure the Catens are wearing girdles under their clothes.

And the even meaner TVgasm sticks in the knife and twists it.