Paige & Craig's Breakup Gets Messy, 'Love Is Blind' Returns and Lisa Rinna's Podcast Blitz
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Some recommendations from last week and early this week, delayed several days because I wanted to be fully present this past weekend while in one of my best friend’s weddings in Mexico, which was an incredible four-day affair.
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I wrote about the increasingly divisive split between “Summer House” star Paige DeSorbo and “Southern Charm” star Craig Conover. (Gibson Johns for Decider)
Follow that up with this really great interview with Paige DeSorbo that was published on “Summer House” premiere day. ( for Elle)
The significance of Serena Williams Crip Walking during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, given her own history with Drake. ( for Bounces)
Inside the dark world of the “normal gays” who voted for Donald Trump. (Daniel Lefferts for GQ)
This writer looked back at her feud with Lena Dunham and explained how she got over it. I loved her honesty. (Emily Gould for The Cut)
An incredibly detailed and harrowing look at late One Direction singer Liam Payne’s tumultuous last few years that led to a tragic last few days of his life. (Kory Grow & Jon Blistein for Rolling Stone)
The hilarious Lorne Michaels reply-all debacle involving Tina Fey and Jon Hamm. (Charlotte Klein for The Intelligencer)
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How The “Love Is Blind” Lawsuit Could Affect Reality TV Forever
This is a solid primer on the ongoing legal battle happening around “Love Is Blind” and how it could change how reality TV is produced going forward, depending on the outcome.
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin on “The Skinny Confidential His & Hers” Podcast
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin just launched their new podcast at Dear Media, and this interview with the company’s founder Michael Bosstick and his wife, Lauryn, served as an introduction to the network. Lisa and Harry definitely love a bit of revisionist history when it comes to “RHOBH,” but there are also some genuinely interesting tidbits dropped here. Worth the listen for “Housewives” fans.
“Real Housewives of New York” Star Erin Lichy on “Not Skinny But Not Fat” Podcast
Erin Lichy and host Amanda Hirsch go way back, so there was an endearing intimacy and relaxing vibe to this interview that added to its effectiveness. Erin provides a lot of clarity on the Brynn situation here and isn’t shy about admitting faults about the “RHONY” reboot.
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Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover Breakup Timeline
Pulled together everything we know about “Summer House” star Paige DeSorbo and “Southern Charm” star Craig Conover’s split, which has gotten much messier than initially anticipated.
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” Season 5 End-of-Season Deep Dive
Emma Diamond and Isabel Greenberg from “Comments By Celebs” joined me to look back at the landmark fifth season of “RHOSLC.”
Also on “Gabbing With Gib” This Week…
“Summer House” Season 9 Premiere Thoughts, Inside The “Summer House” Premiere Party, Paige DeSorbo & Craig Conover Breakup Gets Messier and an Interview with Dr. Contessa from “Married to Medicine” (LISTEN HERE)
Interview with Derrick Levaisseur from “The Traitors” (LISTEN HERE)
Currently
Back home in New York recovering from one wedding weekend and preparing for another wedding weekend in three days, trying to catch up on the new season of “Love Is Blind” in the process…