Bravo Announces New Shows and Premiere Dates
Bravo sent out a mega, novel-sized Press release over the weekend announcing the pick up of a ton of new shows, with premiere dates. Are you taking notes? I will quiz you on this knowledge later! First things first, Real Housewives of New York City ’s Bethenny Frankel’s solo show finally has a title. It’s not Skinny In The City as previously rumored, but (are you ready for this?) Bethenny’s Getting Married? , with question mark included. Other rumored titles included...

Bravo's New Lineup: A Top Chef Spin-Off, More Bethenny Frankel and More
Top Chef: Just Desserts just got a little sweeter. Longtime Top Chef judge Gail Simmons has been named the host of the upcoming spin-off, expected to premiere later this year. The culinary competition's first spin-off, Top Chef Masters , will return for a second season on March 7 at 11/10c before moving to 10/9c the following week. Bravo's Top Chef spins off into Just Desserts Also getting pickups are Real Housewives of Atlanta , My Life on the D-List , Flipping Out and The Rachel...

Bravo's New Lineup: A Top Chef Spin-Off, More Bethenny Frankel and More
Top Chef: Just Desserts just got a little sweeter. Longtime Top Chef judge Gail Simmons has been named the host of the upcoming spin-off, expected to premiere later this year. The culinary competition's first spin-off, Top Chef Masters , will return for a second season on March 7 at 11/10c before moving to 10/9c the following week. Bravo's Top Chef spins off into Just Desserts Also getting pickups are Real Housewives of Atlanta , My Life on the D-List , Flipping Out and The Rachel...

Bravo Increases Unscripted Programming Roster
PASADENA: Along with giving the go-ahead for a number of returning series, Bravo has picked up a range of new unscripted shows, increasing its programming by an additional 20 percent this year.    Previously in development, two docuseries have been added to the network's roster that feature women well-known from previous Bravo originals. Bethenny's Getting Married? features The Real Housewives of New York City 's Bethenny Frankel, and Thintervention with Jackie Warner centers on...

PADMA LAKSHMI BUMPS INTO THE TIMES CENTER
Continuing to impact as she reaches the latter stages of her Pregnancy, Padma Lakshmi was discover at The Times Center in New royalty City on Sat (January 9). Joined by “Top Chef” pals Eric Ripert, Frank Bruni and Gail Simmons, the assemble was on-hand for the 9th Annual New royalty Times Arts & Leisure Weekend

Bethenny Frankel Gets Her Own Show
Bethenny Frankel appears to have it all: fame, fortune, Skinnygirl Margaritas -- everything, that is, except for her own Reality series. Until now. Frankel, one of the breakout stars of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York,' is set to star in her own series called 'Bethenny's Getting Married?', which will presumably follow Frankel's engagement to Jason Hoppy, according to E! (yes, the question mark is intentional). In the meantime, Bravo also announced that the 'Real Housewives of New...

Padma Lakshmi Bumps Into the Times Center
Continuing to work as she reaches the latter stages of her Pregnancy, Padma Lakshmi was out at The Times Center in New York City on Saturday (January 9). Joined by “Top Chef” pals Eric Ripert, Frank Bruni and Gail Simmons, the group was on-hand for the 9th Annual New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend.

Bravo to grow unscripted hours by 20%
NBC Universal-owned US cable channel Bravo has confirmed five new Reality series and a slew of renewals as part of a plan to lift unscripted programming on its schedule by 20%. The new shows include Bethenny's Getting Married and Thintervention With Jackie Warner, both of which have been previously reported as in development, plus 9 By Design, Double Exposure and Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. The first of the new series will follow Bethenny Frankel from Real Housewives of New York as she...

'Wipeout' takes the crown as the Guilty Pleasure Reality TV champion!
Drumroll please…we have a winner in our Guilty Pleasures Reality TV Showdown ! After more than a month of intense voting, fans have given the crown to Wipeout . More than 3,600 people voted in the finals, with Wipeout getting 60% of the vote and soundly beating our runner-up, Say Yes to the Dress . Here’s a look at the final bracket. Here at PopWatch headquarters, we were a little surprised that something like T he Real Housewives of Atlanta or Rock of Love didn't make it to...

Sheree Whitfield: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star to Make Stage Debut
Don't tell Sheree Whitfield she cannot do something; the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star's retort will simply be "Who gon' check me boo?" On the heels of the show garnering a nomination for Outstanding Reality Series for this year's NAACP Image Awards, the She by Sheree Fashion designer is gearing up for her acting debut. On Jan.19, she will star in Kendrick D. Young 's stage play 'Heaven I Need A Hug,' running at the Granville Arts Center in Garland, Texas through Jan.24.

'Instant Gratification'
Last night was an amazingly fun night … David, Isaac and I met up with our friends Christopher, Josh, Emma and her BFF Melanie for a delicious dinner at Stefan’s at LA Farm in Santa Monica, CA. Much to my surprise and glee, it turns out that Stefan is THE Stefan from Top Chef: New York . The food was really fantastic but Stefan , bless him, spent all of his time schmoozing with the guests in the dining room rather than in the kitchen. He greeted us when we arrived, came...

Bravo's New Lineup: A Top Chef Spin-Off, More Bethenny Frankel and More
Top Chef: Just Desserts just got a little sweeter.

One small snack for man
A Top Chef sends his Michelin star-winning grub into orbit for space station astronauts

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi Admits Drinking on the Job
At the New York Times 9th Annual Arts & Leisure Weekend Times Talks event on Saturday, the Top Chef host admitted to having a few too many while filming the hit Bravo series. “I was trying to stay lean and hungry for the food, so I didn’t eat. But I had a few cocktails and I got smashed,” Lakshmi says of an incident that occurred while filming season 2. “The producer kept telling me in my earpiece, ‘Padma sit up! Padma sit up!’ because I was slouching...

Bravo greenlights 'Desserts'
Bravo is giving "Real Housewives of New York" featured player Bethenny Frankel her own show while expanding its food franchise with spinoff "Top Chef: Just Desserts." As part of NBC Universal day at the Television Critics Assn. confab in Pasadena, net announced Sarah Jessica Parker will come to the Bravo fold with competition skein "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist." Fourteen contestants vie against one another in order to win a cash prize and have their work exhibited at a solo show at a...

In Your Stupid Face, John Mayer
We don’t hear much about Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter . Unlike other starlets who date athletes (Kate Hudson and A-Rod, Gisele and Tom, that one Kardashian and whatshisface), these two pretty much keep to themselves. And now they’ve gone and gotten themselves engaged and they didn’t even issue a Press release with accompanying OK! photo shoot. The nerve! PopEater reports: New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and ‘Friday Night Lights’ star Minka Kelly are set...

Bethenny Frankel & Jackie Warner: 'Thintervention'&'Getting Married'
Bethenny Frankel (’ Real Housewives of New York City ‘) and Jackie Warner (’ Work Out ‘) have both snagged their own series, Bravo has announced. Warner’s ‘Thinvervention’ will force overweight participants to lose the extra poundage and change their lives. “This is a docu-series that will follow your physical, emotional and psychological journey on your way to your best body and self,” says a casting notice. The show is currently...

Gail Simmons Gets a Brand-New Gig
+ ] that's a cool idea for a food show! when pastry chefs are talented, they are really talented. I'll watch this! 1

Rachel Zoe & Kelly Cutrone Make Reality TV Stylish
Bravo’s lineup of Reality programming will get even more fashionable this year, as the cable network has confirmed a third season of The Rachel Zoe Project as well a new series, Kell on Earth , starring everyone’s favorite merciless Fashion-PR queen — Kelly Cutrone from MTV’s The Hills and The City . On her show, Zoe will part ways this season with longtime employee and friend Taylor and welcome a new member to her team. No date has been set for the...

Modelinia Morning Reads: Nutrition Tips from Miranda Kerr
On Modelinia: Spend five minutes with the lovely Sessilee Lopez ~ Modelinia Tailor your diet to Miranda Kerr’s ~ Modelinia Which Modern Boho models made our best dressed list? ~ Modelinia Off Modelinia: A young Karl Lagerfeld, pre black suits and glasses ~ FabSugar U.K. Prep your DVRs because a third season of Rachel Zoe has been confirmed ~ TV by the Numbers Cynthia Rowley takes on the shapewear world ~ WWD

Can we talk Demi Moore for a minute?
Dear Lord! I love me some Demi Moore. I think she’s a smart woman, who is also very pretty. So sue me. But this… this is not good. She is just soooo skinny! Yes yes I know, in film work if you have any weight on your body, you’re a heffer. Is Demi spending too much time with her stylist Rachel Zoe? And that look on her face. Is he mad the that paps found her getting coffee in LA? Or maybe she’s just hungry.

Rachel Zoe's Estimated Weight: 80 Pounds
Rachel Zoe might help some of Hollywood’s hottest moms look fabulous, but according to a doctor she’s not looking so fabulous herself.

Which skinny gal was out feeding fatties?
Some people just need to be fed. Usually, you know it when you see it . In some cases, you might just see a sign that gives you a clue. Like this: Oops! Let’s try that again: Or in other cases, you see Rachel Zoe: Clearly, they need food. Other people, not so much. Can you guess which loudmouth reality star was out feeding this obviously hungry gentlemen in Miami? Answer after the jump! That's New York Housewife Bethenny Frankel. She spent the day in the 305 handing out sandwiches...

Can we talk Demi Moore for a minute?
Dear Lord! I love me some Demi Moore. I think shes a smart woman, who is also very pretty. So sue me. But this this is not good. She is just soooo skinny! Yes yes I know, in film work if you have any weight on your body, youre a heffer. Is Demi spending too much time with her stylist Rachel Zoe? Picture of Can we talk Demi Moore for a minute? [source:busybeeblogger.com] And that look on her face. Is he mad the that paps found her getting coffee in LA? Or maybe shes just...

Rachel Zoe Goes For Breakfast
Rachel Zoe was spotted dining at Hugo’s Cafe with friends in LA yesterday morning… Photos via INFDaily.com It looks like she took some food home with her… I hope she ate something!