The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Apologies

Part 2 of Reunion Special

Natasha Bedingfield Behind the Scenes of Her New Video

Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe, stand accused of fraud

Over the weekend, PopEater broke the staggering new report that Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe, stand accused of fraud, after allegedly hiding over $250,000 when filing for bankruptcy. Now, sources close to Teresa tell me the 'Real Housewife' is terrified about what will happen next.

"It's going to be a s**t storm when the truth comes out and Bravo is going to be filming the fallout," a friend of Teresa's tells me. "I feel so bad for her and honestly believe she had no idea what was going on, but she must know now."

Camera crews will be following Teresa and her family around for the next season of 'Housewives,' and she believes everything she says could be used against her in court.

The reality star's friend tells me she would rather drop out of the show altogether than end up in prison because of something she lets slip on TV. The poor thing is terrified.

Her legal troubles are not the only reason Teresa is scared. Insiders tell me Teresa's sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, contacted Bravo about joining the cast. Bravo liked the idea so much that they even spent a week with Melissa doing test filming behind Teresa's back.

"Teresa and Melissa do not get on at all," a family insider tells me. "That is why Teresa has been saying she would rather have Danielle stay on the show. If Melissa does join, Teresa will quit for sure."

[Bravo announced Monday that Danielle has been dropped from the cast. Boo!]

Between all the legal troubles she believes the show has brought her and the thought of taping scenes with Melissa, Teresa is over it. Plus, she can't go to prison -- she's claustrophobic.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Reunion Part 2

What did you ever give me this season Real Housewives of New Jersey, except for agita? A scarring mental image of Kim G. on the stripper pole? An unwanted look at Danielle’s square breast? An explanation of the ham game? After a cringe-worthy season that was definitely not short on drama, we had one of the most explosive reunion episodes in Housewives history last week. But could anything top pushing Andy Cohen?

Danielle Staub rode off into the sunset last night, headed for a future of pole dancing work out DVDs and international fame on the gay club circuit thanks to the “Real Close (Dance Remix).” On Monday, Bravo officially confirmed that Staub will not be returning for season three, so last night’s final moments are presumably the last the women will share together (on camera). Were hugs and tears part of the ending you were hoping for? Here are the most confusing moments from the conclusion of last night’s exhaustive yet entertaining reunion:

-Danielle storms off set…again. Feeling outnumbered after accusations that she slept with married men and parks her car outside of Caroline Manzo’s house, Danielle decided she needed yet another pep talk from her hair-stylists-turned-emotional-gurus (sadly we didn’t get to hear the repetition of “amazing things, new beginnings,” but you know, feel free to try that one at home). Andy did his best to keep everyone on the couch again, although it was Jacqueline who needed to be held back this time.

-Danielle’s show and tell. In order to demonstrate how much force it really takes to rip out one’s fake hair, Danielle brought in a creepy mannequin head with hair extensions sewn into the scalp (so much for there being a human head in that mysterious bag).We learned that it takes a long time to secure 80 beads into one’s head, and each individual bead has “teeth” in it. Andy was given the pleasure of examining Danielle’s hair extensions “real close” up, and was asked to do his best to pull them out. He struggled a bit at first, and after seeing Teresa knock him down last week… maybe he’s just not that strong?

-The presence of Kim G. From the get-go it was clear that there was something missing from the explanations of a lot of of the drama last night. Danielle wouldn’t take responsibility for Danny’s use of gay slurs at the Brownstone, and referenced Kim G.’s role in the fight that broke out as well. Caroline was dissatisfied with this. “I need me a little Kim,” she said. Don’t we all need a Lil’ Kim? Well ask Andy Cohen and you shall receive, ladies. Later on Kim surprised the women on the couch, dressed as if she had mistaken the Borgata for the Franklin Lakes High School prom. Her high school mentality continued, and right away she came at Danielle like a member of the popular clique just trying to assert her authority over those “losers.” She compared Danny to a “gardener or a pizza delivery guy,” and tried to rub her Roman shopping spree in Teresa’s bankrupt face. She is the biggest snob of all the women (she claimed Danielle used her for her driver), which does bring the focus of the show back to the frivolous spending and materialism of these women and away from prostitution whore discussion — yet Kim G. is also the least classy of them all. She, more than anyone else, blatantly wormed her way onto the show, using any and all opportunities (pole dancing class, FTW) to get her elderly mug on camera. Let’s hope Bravo is smart enough not to ask her back next season.

-The never-ending Twitter conversation. Don’t you long for the reality shows of yore? Where there were no after shows hosted by overly peppy Australians or well dressed gay men with an affinity for Maker’s Mark (just kidding on the latte; love you, Andy!). But seriously, 10 minutes of this reunion was devoted to each of the women exploring the tense breakdowns of “tweet.” Do you think the inventors of Twitter ever imagined their baby would be the center of a hot Housewives debate on sex tapes and coke rumors?

-Teresa offers to fight Danielle for money. We know Teresa’s fallen on hard times but I didn’t expect her to be so shameless about her need for some quick cash. Teresa basically offered up some original programming that may be more appropriate for Spike TV rather than Bravo, yet nonetheless would probably be watched by a large audience. “Pay me $100,000 and I’ll get in the ring with her,” she told Andy eagerly. Looks like Danielle was not the only one to take boxing lessons.

-Danielle’s sudden change of heart. “I’m nailed to the cross, I’m done,” she told her former friend Jacqueline. Teresa was in disbelief after Square Boob Staub abruptly left her seat to cross over the Great Andy Cohen Divide and embrace the Giudice animal she had spent so much time and energy despising. Sure it was brief, but it was actual human contact! Meanwhile her hug with Jacqueline was awkwardly long, and included strange whispers like “I love you and I don’t care who believes it,” making everyone a little bit uncomfortable.

Overall, the mood swung so much last night it felt like we were all in the midst of one giant hot flash. The inconsistencies with Danielle’s arguments continued; she still considers herself a “gay advocate” yet would not take responsibility for Danny’s use of “f—–” at the Brownstone (although she said she no longer speaks to him as a result). Danielle did apologize for any kind of Twitter comments that may have seemed like she was wishing death upon Ashley, and denied having anything to do with rumors about her alleged coke use. Jacqueline also left Crazytown en route to Seriousville with her sudden epiphany that this is all pointless. Teresa even joined in, telling Danielle that they should all focus on their own families and futures. Was this sudden maturity the sign of real growth or just in time for Danielle’s final episode?

Caroline still won’t go to lunch with Kim G., whereas Jacqueline isn’t bothered by her (so much for getting the ladies to agree on something). Danielle finally answered questions about her rumored relationship with “lesbian superstar Lori Michaels.” So in Andy’s words, is she “swimming in the lady pond?”: “Lori can tell you I definitely don’t sleep with men,” she said to no one in particular, while backstage during self-imposed break two. Take that as you will, but is this all another act?

What do you think about Jacqueline’s sudden decision to wash her hands of all the drama? Will she stick to it? Do you think that the women are acting for the cameras or do you believe it’s all real? Will you miss Danielle on The Real Housewives of New Jersey? Who should — or shouldn’t — replace her next season? Let us know.

Conan O'Brien announces name of his new show

Apple unveils new iPod, iTunes, TV Rentals

Jobs also unveiled iTunes 10, which includes a new social networking aspect called Ping. (Watch out, Bing!) It’s “social music discovery,” according to Jobs, but you’re not actually sharing the music — just your opinions. The interface looks very Facebook-y, which I guess is the point.

Getting the “one more thing” treatment? Apple TV, to the surprise of no one. Jobs admitted that thus far, Apple TV hasn’t been “a huge hit.” Well, things are changing, he hopes: The second generation Apple TV fits in your hand. It has an HDMI cable, and it connects through wifi or Ethernet. All the content is rental, Jobs announced. “There are no purchases anymore. There’s no storage. It’s so affordable you can rent something several times for less than buying it. And you can stream from your computer.”








Steve Jobs kicked off Apple’s yearly September keynote this afternoon by unveiling an updated iOS and newly redesigned iPods.
“It’s the biggest change in the iPod line ever,” Jobs said. Shuffles are going back to button-based navigation, and it’ll come in five colors, each $49 (for 2GB). The iPod Nano is now a multitouch, which looks like a tiny square iPhone, and will be $149 for 8GB and $179 for 16GB. And the iPod touch? Thinner, sleeker, 3-axis gyro, and yeah, rear and front-facing cameras. The 8GB is $229, 32 is $299, and the 64 is $399.


Movies are $4.99 to rent the day the DVD comes out (wow), TV shows are $.99 — though only Fox and ABC are on board so far. It’ll also stream instant Netflix content and anything off your computer. Jobs called it “the best implementation of Netflix,” and somewhere, a Roku gently wept. Um, your move, Hulu? The new Apple TV is $99, and it’s available for preorder now.

Calif. Doctor Found Stuck & Dead in Boyfriend's Chimney

A doctor involved in an "on-again, off-again" relationship apparently tried to force her way into her boyfriend's home by sliding down the chimney, police said Tuesday. Her decomposing body was found there three days later.

Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac, 49, first tried to get into the house with a shovel, then climbed a ladder to the roof last Wednesday night, removed the chimney cap and slid feet first down the flue, Bakersfield police Sgt. Mary DeGeare said.

While she was trying to break in, the man she was pursuing escaped unnoticed from another exit "to avoid a confrontation," authorities said.

DeGeare said the two were in an "on-again, off-again" relationship.

The man's identity was not revealed by police, but the man who resides in the home is William Moodie, 58.

"She made an unbelievable error in judgment and nobody understands why, and unfortunately she's passed away," Moodie told The Associated Press. "She had her issues - she had her demons - but I never lost my respect for her."

Reached by telephone, Moodie did not dispute the police's characterization of his relationship with Kotarac. He would not comment on the circumstances that led to her death, saying it was more important to focus on the good she did in life.

Moodie, who runs an engineering consulting firm, said Kotarac was a superb internist who often provided service and medication free of charge to her patients.

Kotarac apparently died in the chimney, but her body was not discovered until a house-sitter noticed a stench and fluids coming from the fireplace Saturday, according to a police statement. The house-sitter and her son investigated with a flashlight and found Kotarac dead, wedged about two feet above the top of the interior fireplace opening.

Firefighters spent five hours late Saturday dismantling the chimney and flue from outside the home to extract Kotarac's body, DeGeare said.

Officials said Kotarac's office staff reported her missing two days prior when she failed to show for work. Her car and belongings remained near the man's house.

A cause of death has not been determined, and an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. Foul play is not suspected, though investigators have been looking into the incident as suspicious.