Starpulse’s Jeza Belle sat down with “Real Housewives of New York” star Sonja Morgan to find out more about her iconic relationship with the gay community, her heartfelt concern for Hurricane Sandy victims, and her thoughts on friendships on the RHONY series.

Starpulse: What have you been up to since Season 5 of the “Real Housewives of New York” (RHONY)?

Sonja: I’ve been focused on helping the victims of Hurricane Sandy recover from the devastation they suffered. First, I helped to raise funds for the Ali Forney Center, which supports LGBT homeless youth. I also worked to help raise money...

When the current baktun of the Mayan calendar comes to a close on December 21, 2012, many prophecies say the world will end.

Mind you, this prophecy comes from a race of people who couldn't predict their own civilization's end, so how credible are they in predicting the end of the world in our time?

The sun will rise and life will probably go on as usual tomorrow, but for now we've come up with a list of celebrities that -- if the world does end -- you won't miss.

Like Kim Kardashian, above.

Honey Boo Boo

Lady Gaga

Kanye West

Madonna

Ke$ha

Cast of Jer...

Thanks in part to her love for Pinot Grigio on "The Real Housewvies of New York City", it is no wonder reality star Ramona Singer is quickly expanding her Ramona Wines brand, adding Ramona Red: Sangiovese Merlot Blend to her collection. Being a wine enthusiast and entrepreneur, Singer developed the red wine as a follow up to her successful Ramona Pinot Grigio, released in 2011.

So what should you expect?

Well, Ramona Red: Sangiovese Merlot Blend, produced in Tuscany, is a classic “mini-Super-Tuscan” fusion with the addition of Merlot and aromatic oak to a Sangiovese base. There’s a hint...

We spotted former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Kelly Bensimon going for an early morning run on the boardwalk in Miami, Fla., today. The reality star also jumped in the ocean to cool down before heading inside her hotel.

Kelly is in Miami promoting her new diet book "I Can Make You Hot." Judging from these photos, she's got the body to back up the book! Her tome provides "energizing health tips and a delicious eating plan to promote optimum nutrition and all-around good fitness."

In January, Kelly put her Hamptons Estate on the market for $12 million but has since chopped the l...

Real Housewives fans may be excited to hear that Bravo is launching a new Facebook game! The game will debut alongside the premiere of The Real Housewives of New York later this year.

“This new game is a great opportunity for Bravo to take our passionate viewers into the content…by bringing THE REAL HOUSEWIVES into a social setting, fans can now experience the franchise through television, social media and in their own virtual reality,” said Lisa Hsia, Executive Vice President, Bravo Digital Media.

“The Real Housewives: The Game” will allow fans the opportunity to create their own virtu...

I had the opportunity to interview former Real Housewives of New York City star, Jill Zarin this week. Since her departure from the show, Jill has certainly kept herself busy.  Earlier this month, Jill launched a limited edition jewelry line and now, the reality star turned designer has made her debut on HSN with the launch of her Skweez Couture shapewear collection!

Read the interview below to find out what Jill has been up-to!

 

That Housewife Guy: Tell me about Skweez Couture; what inspired you to create your own line of shapewear ? 

Jill: I worked for many years in the hosiery bus...

After months of speculation, Bethenny Frankel has finally received her own syndicated talk show.

The former star of The Real Housewives of New York City, will get a six-week run as a talk-show host on Fox stations around the country this summer. “Bethenny” will be taped in Burbank, California and will executive produced by Bethenny herself as well as Ellen DeGeneres and produced by Telepictures Productions.

“Bethenny” will feature Frankel's "no-nonsense perspective on everything from pop culture and current events to relationships, beauty, fitness and lifestyle segments."

Will you be tu...

Former Real Housewives of New York star, Kelly Killoren Bensiom has recently put her Hamptons Estate on the market. Kelly is trying to unload her Hamptons home for 12 million bucks!

The Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate listing states that the East Hampton mansion has 5 bedrooms and is over 5,800 square feet!

Check out the pics below!

Want some more pics?

Side note: I have an interview coming up with Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York. Tweet me any questions you have for Jill. Let's connect; Tweet me! @I_am_Brentt

Former Real Housewives of New York City star, Jill Zarin is not slowing down! Since her departure from the series this past summer, Jill has been on a roll with all sorts of new projects. Earlier in 2011, she released her own line of shape-wear, SKWEEZ COUTURE.

Now, Jill is broadening her horizons and expanding into the fashion industry! Jill recently signed a deal to become GLITTERRINGS' first celebrity license with the launch of the Jill Zarin Jewelry Collection.

The launch of the collection is set for February 1st, 2012. The initial micro collection will be available at http://www.jill...

Bethenny Frankel has created an entire empire out of her natural chef-inspired Skinnygirl product line. The breakout star of The Real Housewives of New York seemed to lose all her pregnancy weight in three weeks which she credits from following her own diet principles. Frankel’s weight loss products include the Skinnygirl Cleanse & Restore Plus Weight Support Formula and her diet program Naturally Thin. The reality star has been open about her own struggles with body image and food in the past so her recommendations need to assessed carefully. Bethenny Frankel is not a dietitian and...

"Real Housewives" Sonja Morgan of "New York" and Kathy Wakile of "New Jersey" were spotted at Chicago's chic TZAR Ultra Lounge on Friday October 7th before their appearance for Bravo's The Real Housewives Live Tour in Hammond, IN the next day. The duo danced on the club's posh runway while also enjoying bottle service.

keeps guests of the vault warm? Signature mink coats and extravagant cocktail creations.

We bet these housewives felt right at home.

There goes another one! Following the dismissal of four castmates in "New York", the departure of Real Housewives crosses over state lines to New Jersey with Jacqueline Laurita. Jersey’s Laurita, cites her waning sanity as her reason for leaving the show Tweeting, “I can’t be a part of the Charade anymore. It’s unsettling. It’s disturbing & against what I stand for. I’m a REAL housewife."

Jacqueline, who debuted a sexy post-baby body this season due in part to Medifast, followed up her Tweet with her expectations of the future, “I’d like to only focus on positive things now please. I threw...

When “Supernatural” first started seven years ago, it was just a show about two brothers with a cool car, saving people and hunting things while they searched for their father. I had no idea that it would nearly double its ratings in the fourth season—thanks to passionate fans and the internet—or that it would snarkily and bravely tackle such enormous themes as religion, God and the true meaning of faith. But season six ended with everyone's favorite angel, Castiel, declaring himself the new God after bingeing on Purgatory’s doomed souls with as much gusto as Dean (Jensen Ackles) attacks ...

Jill Zarin, Alex McCord and Kelly Bensimon have been fired from Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City, Huffington Post reports.

What's next? Running away with a guitarist from an '80s arena rock band?

Michaele Salahi kidnapped? No, She's on a Journey

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With over 800 RSVP's to see "The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Teresa Giudice at Water Tower Place's In Fashion Lounge, it's no wonder this Magnificent Mile shopping center chose Teresa as the star attraction for their Fashion's Night Out in Chicago. Teresa, in the Windy City to mingle with fans and sign copies of her latest cook book "Fabulicious", took time before greeting her swarm of anxious followers to talk with Starpulse about everything from her favorite shopping tips to her best recipes to make the perfect Italian dinner, Jersey style.

Like Countess LuAnn de Lesseps from "New Y...

From her best selling book "Class with the Countess" to her iPhone app and Ultra Records deal, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps of "The Real Housewives of New York City" is truly a reality TV success story due to her style, elegance and flair. Recently, LuAnn brought this 'countess' chic to Chicago's Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard for a book signing at Water Tower Place's In Fashion Lounge. Starpulse scored an exclusive chat so read on, because class is in now officially in session!

You're here in Chicago for Water Tower Place's In Fashion Lounge. What is your #1 rule...

It's Fashion Fail Friday! That means we take a break from letting you know how good all of your favorite stars look to show the other side of fashion: The fails!

Bet you never thought you would see fashionista Madonna on here. However, the W.E. director appeared at the 68th Venice Film Festival in an outfit that belongs on a nun. It might have been edgy 20 years ago, but now it just looks silly.

Evan Rachel Wood was also at the film festival, and she fared just as well when it came to fashion. While promoting Ides of March, Evan wore this "shirt-dress" that looked more like a nightgown ...

"Real Housewife" Kelly Bensimon wore a sheer black dress to the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City yesterday. What do you think of her look? Is it daring or dreadful?

We think it's a fashion no-no. Save it for the bedroom!

Kelly likes to flaunt her fabulous figure. She recently appeared in bikini snaps at the beach.

My idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon is diving on the couch and into a marathon of high-brow hijinks provided by my favorite guilty pleasure reality show, “The Real Housewives.” For five years, the mad scientists at Bravo have provided us with caviar and crazy, Fendi and frenemies with the Housewives franchise, which follows the glamorous and scandalous lives of rich wives in the country’s biggest and trendiest locales such as Orange County, Calif., Atlanta, Ga., and New Jersey.

On May 16, Bravo’s premiere of the third season of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” brought in a record-br...

LuAnn de Lesseps is the break-out star of Bravo's hit series "Real Housewives of New York City", but that's only one facet of her life. Known to most as simply "The Countess", LuAnn is also a singer, an author, a devotee to charity, an etiquette expert, and now an actress. The busy mother of two guest stars on an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVU entitled "Bully", playing an art patron entangled in a murder case.

Starpulse had the pleasure of participating in a conference call where The Countess describes her experience on set, the changes she's faced in recent years, and what we can ex...

From the NY Times Best Sellers List to being creator of the Skinnygirl health infused lifestyle brand, reality TV star Bethenny Frankel is a superwoman to say the least. Audiences just can't seem to get enough of her humor, wit, and just plain real spin on life and how she sees it. Now, this former "Real Housewives of NYC" cast member is continuing her own TV franchise with her latest series "Bethenny Ever After", set to air in February on Bravo. Currently, you can catch Bethenny live in person on a nationwide Skinnygirl Tour in a city near you.

Starpulse caught up with Bethenny before he...

Bethenny Frankel is currently touring the country for her one-woman show, "Skinnygirl Night Out: A Conversation with Bethenny Frankel."

The Real Housewives of New York City star decided to hit the road to speak with women and give advice about food, motherhood, exercise, marriage and a whole lot more.

Frankel, who recently gave birth to daughter Bryn, is quite the career juggler - in addition to being a natural foods chef and mixologist she's also starring in the second season of her hit Bravo show, Bethenny Getting Married and is the author of the New York Times best seller Naturally Thi...

A bunch of our favorite celebrities welcomed babies this year, including a very special adoption by America's sweetheart Sandra Bullock. And of course, the baby names were fantastic, including Egypt, Liberty, and Eddy and Nelson, to name a few.

Check who popped one out this year!

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camilla had a daughter on January 3 they named Vida Alves.

Mark Wahlberg and his wife had Grace Margaret on January 11.

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi struggled with medical problems, but finally on February 20 welcomed Krishna Thea.

Christina Milian and The Dream have sin...

A representative for Cameron Diaz's on/off boyfriend Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez has slammed "hogwash" reports the sportsman was flirting with reality TV star Kelly Bensimon at a Florida party on Tuesday.

Rodriguez's romance with the Charlie's Angels actress was rumored to be in trouble last month when Diaz was pictured enjoying a night out with Glee's Matthew Morrison. However, they appeared to have put their relationship back on track after spending Thanksgiving weekend together on a sun-soaked vacation.

Gossips cast doubts upon the romance once again when Rodriguez was alleged to have enj...

Kim Kardashian is clawing her way to the top of Hollywood's rich list - the socialite has been named the highest paid reality TV star of 2010.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty pulled in a massive $6 million in the last 12 months, thanks to her reality series, lucrative endorsement deals and various promotional appearances. The 30-year-old star is said to make as much as $75,000 for a single appearance.

Lauren Conrad came second in the ranking - she boosted her bank balance by $5 million in 2010, despite leaving the cast of The Hills last year. Conrad has made her fortune with a...

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast glammed it up for their series party in West Hollywood yesterday.The reality stars opted for all metallic colors.

What do you think of the women on the Bravo series? Are they hot or not? From left to right: Taylor Armstrong, Adrienne Maloof, Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, Camille Grammer, Kim Richards.

Building on the record-breaking success of "The Real Housewives" franchise, the series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.

Check out more "Beverly Hills" p...

A film crew working on the TV show The Real Housewives Of New York City was targeted by thieves during a shoot in Manhattan last week.

The show was being filmed at the Pierre Hotel, where several of the stars, including Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen and Kelly Bensimon, were enjoying a party.

However, while the Bravo TV crew was out shooting the show, thieves targeted their van, which was parked nearby, stealing $30,000 worth of equipment, according to New York Post gossip column PageSix.

A source tells the newspaper, "The van was parked right outside the Pierre near the ballroom entra...

"Real Housewives Of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel and her husband Jason Hoppy shopped in the city today. Bethenny looked real put together in blue jeans a black blouse and white t-shirt.

The slender reality star took her husband along to Scoop as well as Theory for some retail therapy. In between shops, Frankel gave a homeless man $5.

Though she steadfastly maintains that she has never had an eating disorder, Bethenny says for years her relationship with food was severely skewed. Starting at age 13, she alternately binged and then starved herself in her quest for thinness. "I was ...



Hollywood and media loves to place emphasis on what’s young when it comes to celebrity and status; however, amongst the youth of the glitz and glam, there are still very hot female celebrities over 40 on the scene who deserve as much attention.

Halle Berry (43)

Halle has got to be the quintessential over 40 hottie in Hollywood. From only looking at her, one cannot easily tell that she is the mother of a 2-year-old daughter. Doesn’t she wear motherhood well? Oh, Halle!!!

Demi Moore (47)

There is probably an abundance of men who wish they were Ashton Kutcher - Demi Moore is ...

Reality star Bethenny Frankel opens up in this week's issue of PEOPLE about how she survived a painful childhood scarred by addiction, abuse, and neglect, and found joy as the wife of sales executive Jason Hoppy, 38, and as mother to their baby girl Bryn. "I never had a true childhood," the 39-year-old star of "Bethenny Getting Married?" tells PEOPLE. "There was a lot of destruction: alcohol abuse, eating disorders and violent fights," she says.

The only child of legendary horse trainer Bobby Frankel and his first wife, Bernadette, Bethenny was 4 years old when her father walked out, le...