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Whether it's trying her best not to spout her mouth off, having a little Turtle Time, or renewing her vows with Mario, you gotta admit Ramona Singer has style. Over the course of both seasons of RHONY, we watched her develop her skin care line, Tru Renewal, as well as her beautiful jewelry, which has been really popular on HSN. You gotta hand it to Ramona, she tells it like it is, has a heart of gold, and is an excellent business woman. Oh, and doesn't she look great in a bikini? I think she's in her early 50's- she's obviously doing something right!

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For several weeks on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen would present the Real Housewives Book to his guests. Ellen Barkin and Sarah Jessica Parker seemed to be huge fans. Jerry Seinfeld, not so much. I would watch these episodes and wonder, when can I get the Real Housewives Book??

The 10 million-plus fans of Bravo's top show The Real Housewives want to know what happens when the cameras aren't rolling. In this behind-the-scenes companion, the women from Orange County, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey dish on everything from plastic surgery to personal growth and share their top-secret tips on shopping, styling, travel, fitness, and real estate. Candid personal profiles reveal what the ladies really think about the other cast members and provide a backstage view of the show's most priceless moments: Tamra getting Gretchen drunk at her dinner party, the "retouching incident" between the Countess and Bethenny, Teresa's infamous table-flipping, and many, many more. Brimming with color photos, entertaining tidbits, straight-talking advice, and unforgettable quotes, this book is an absolute must-have, dahling!

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Who knew that the RHONY Countess could sing? I was taken aback when I watched the episode when she was in the recording studio. She seemed too aloof to me to let loose and belt it out. But let loose she did, and Money Can't Buy You Class was the memorable result.

I don't know if she has much of a career in music, but it was fun to watch her perform in front of her friends and cute new boyfriend in season two. Money Can't Buy You Class was the theme song on Watch What Happens Live for quite a few weeks. Andy Cohen loved it of course. And did I hear she was donating the proceeds? Anyhow, I liked the song, and for 99 cents, it's a fun tune have on your iPod.

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Natually thin Bethenny rocks a killer bod in both seasons. I was amazed at how good she looked throughout her pregnancy as well. She also seemed to lose what little baby weight she gained amazingly fast. She attributes her great shape to healthy eating and 20 years of yoga. I was not surprised at all when her book Naturally Thin became a NY Times Bestseller.

Bethenny states she came up with the principles for this book on a trip to Italy. She was determined to enjoy all the great food and not struggle to fit into her jeans. A self help book for people who struggle with dieting written with Bethenny's characteristic wit and charm.

"Bethenny Frankel's new book promises -- and delivers -- the ultimate dream of every overweight American: that you can be 'naturally thin' without starvation dieting, exercising like a maniac, taking drugs, or feeling hungry all the time."-- Ellen Kunes, Editor-in-Chief, Health magazine

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During season two of RHONY, we watched as the friendship that seemed so solid between Bethenny and Jill literally fall apart before our eyes. I know there was editing involved and no one really knows what really happened behind the scenes, but I found it really sad to watch.
I didn't get any enjoyment watching these 2 ladies, once real BFF's turn into enemies. What was even sadder was that this all transpired when Bethenny finally found the love of her life in Jason and then found out she was pregnant. It seemed to me that while Jill was always highly concerned about Bethenny's well being and happiness with Jason and her pregnancy, she was a little too self righteous and didn't fully admit that she was wrong with her catty behavior until it was too late.

The damage was done. The two met for a cordial lunch, but the real warmth of the friendship never returned. Viewers were really pining for this friendship, because it was so genuine.