Jacqueline Laurita Charged With Assault

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Holy Crapfest!

In the fallout from the  brawl on March 30 at Posche 2, Joe Gorga, Chris Laurita and Real Housewives of New Jersey cast mate Jacqueline Laurita  are facing assault and harassment charges after a nasty brawl with John Johnny “The Greek” Karagiorgis. Ridgewood Police Captain Jacqueline Luthcke confirms that “charges are pending at this time against the three individuals,” and the police are currently waiting “for the court to sign off on the charges still.”

According to  In Touch Magazine, Johnny’s attorney, Nicholas Sekas, he sustained “serious medical injuries” and that there is intent “to seek justice at every level.”  An insider tells the magazine, “Johnny was attacked by the cast.” Multiple show insiders tell In Touch they believe Johnny has other motives. “He’s doing this because he’s embarrassed and he’s hoping the footage will never air,” an insider says. “For a year and a half, he has been causing drama for the cast. He would do anything to get on the show.”

Johnny has denied on twitter that he provoked an argument by mentioning Nicholas Laurita, Jacqueline's child diagnosed with autism.

As if the Lauritas don't have enough trouble, they, along with Joe Gorga  could face arrest in the near future. Bravo TV was filming when this incident occurred, just like they were during the Christening brawl, but it's unknown if this footage will air.

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The trainwreck will return to Bravo TV for a 5th season June 2, 2013

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5: More Trash

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Reportedly.

Something definitely happened with these overly toxic people, because their overly toxic friends, on both sides, went crazy on twitter over the weekend.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast was filming scenes at Posche 2, Kim De Paola's new shop. Allegedly, Kim, known as a straight up drama queen, invited enemies of Melissa Gorga : Penny Drossos and Johnny Karagiorgis. (Jimmy the Greek)

The story:

If you’re wondering why those names sound familiar, it’s because they have been responsible for a lot of the previous behind-the-scenes drama on the show. The couple has been stirring up plenty more drama lately, as they are reportedly behind rumors that Melissa cheated on husband Joe Gorga  after they were married with ex-boyfriend Brian “Bulldog" Bowen  allegations that both Melissa and Joe firmly deny.

The Bulldog Bowen Rumor

Melissa, Teresa Giudice,  Caroline Manzo, , and Jacqueline Laurita were all in attendance at the Posche 2 party, but it was the men who reportedly started the drama this time. It all began when the Real Housewives men heard that Johnny the Greek had allegedly invited Brian “Bulldog” Bowen to confront Melissa about their alleged affair. And that’s not all! Apparently Chris Laurita overhead Brian making comments about his son, Nicholas Laurita, having autism. When Joe Gorga, Chris, and Albie Manzo caught wind of all of the s–t Johnny was stirring up, they went ballistic, and got into a bloody brawl with Johnny destructive enough to rival the Gorga/Giudice Christening brawl of 2010!

Johnny denies the attack on the child:

John Karagiorgis ‏@JohnnyTheGrk

Don't believe it. I've never spoken negatively about any child. NEVER!!!

The fight ended with security escorting a bruised and bleeding Johnny out of the trashed party.

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey will most likely return for May (network sweeps month).

Danielle Staub Knows ALL

Another day, another anonymous "source" speaking to RadarOnline.

However.. former the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member knows where all the bodies are buried.

If it's true Danielle Staub is returning for a close encounter, that could very well be explosive.

Remember Season 1? In the premiere season, Jacqueline Laurita was Danielle's BFF, and told her all the Manzo family secrets. Junkyard dog Caroline Manzo never, until the show, accepted ex-Las Vegas stripper Jacqueline into the family circle, despite the fact that she'd married her brother, Chris Laurita. The relationship was so bad, Caroline barely knew Ashley Holmes, Jacqueline's daughter from her marriage to John Holmes.

Jacqueline, not exactly known for her mental stability or maturity, spilled all the tea to Danielle.

Then there's the more recent Melissa Gorga problem.

Melissa Gorga was so jealous of sister-in-law Teresa Giudice and her growing fan base as a result of the show, that by Season 2, in an act of desperation, she contacted Danielle Staub….seeking a cameo, at the very least.  More information for Danielle, which is why she was able to confront Teresa with "did you acknowledge your nephew?" a statement that ended with Teresa so angry she pushed Andy Cohen down when he tried to restrain her, one of the best LOL's in RH reunion history.  The Danielle/Melissa Conspiracy

 

Excerpt from RadarOnline:

“Danielle originally told Bravo no, but has since agreed to make a very limited appearance on the upcoming season. Provided she is showcased in the proper light,” an insider said.

The former RHONJ star could cause trouble for a number of the women, including Melissa, Teresa and Jacqueline, considering their past run-ins.

“They know that the season will end will massive fireworks, and they’re all prepping themselves to be blindsided by the drama that can be introduced.

For the tea these women spilled before season 1 aired; go to

VERY DIRTY LAUNDRY

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If you put yourself out there as a reality tv "star", chances are people from your past will come looking for their 15 minutes by tearing you down.

The people surrounding the Real Housewives of New Jersey are as nasty and evil as the Real Housewives themselves. Expect all sorts of accusations and general craziness to come from this franchise as filming for Season 5 continues.

Whether or not Melissa Gorga's cheating scandal will be aired or not doesn't matter… we'll hear about all scandals from this toxic group of reality "stars".

 

From Life and Style:

The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga is facing shocking cheating accusations stemming from rumors, to be revealed in the upcoming season of the Bravo series, that she had an affair with an ex, Brian “Bulldog” Bowen.
Now an associate of Bulldog's exclusively tells Life & Style that according to Bulldog, the two exes have been intimate since Melissa wed her husband, Joe Gorga.
“Melissa went out to dinner at Sushi Lounge, a local restaurant, and left early to go hook up with Bulldog,” alleges the insider, who says the encounter took place before things soured publicly between Melissa and her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice
“Bulldog claims to have a lot of dirt on Melissa, and some of it is already coming out — and the next season hasn't even started airing yet,” the insider tells Life & Style.

Another source reveals to Life & Style that in a scene filmed on Jan. 31, Teresa and fellow New Jersey Housewife Kim DePaola were filmed having a girls' night at Bellissimo's restaurant with new castmates — and their chatter soon turned to their rival: Melissa. “They were all talking about how she had an extramarital affair,” says the source.
Melissa tells Life & Style that the accusation is “all talk with absolutely no proof to back it up.” Those close to Melissa insist the rumors are just that — rumors — and firmly deny the new author and budding singer ever had an affair. “Melissa and Bulldog dated on-and-off for years. Then she met Joe and started her family, and that's all in the past,” asserts the insider.
Though the allegations are hurtful, in the end, says Melissa, they won’t ruin her marriage. “This is only making Joe and me stronger,” she tellsLife & Style. “I can't even begin to keep track of all the lies. Everyone is coming for their 15 minutes of fame.”

Whateva. 

What do we really know?  Melissa will play the victim and blame Teresa Giudice, Caroline Manzo will pontificate some cliché that passes for "wisdom", and Jacqueline Laurita will continue to moan about how evil Teresa is as she continues to get drunk and play the autism card.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat (yawn)

The Real Housewives of New Jersey will most likely return in May, just in time for network advertising sweeps.

Dina Manzo In New Soap Opera

Days after announcing on twitter that she and husband Tommy Manzo,  separated in October 2012, Dina Manzo, cast member in Seasons 1 and 2 of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and star of HGTV's Dina's Party, has been added to the cast of a new scripted series.

From celebuzz:

The former castmember on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey and star of HGTV’s Dina’s Party has landed a role on a new series that portrays the behind-the-scenes on daily soap operas called Tainted Dreams.

Created by Emmy-winning director and soap opera veteran Sonia Blangiardo (General Hospital, As the World Turns, All My Children, One Life to Live), the new dramedy casts Manzo as Allessandra DiGiacomo

Her character is described as a “smart and successful New York City corporate CEO whose younger gay brother [played by My Big Gay Italian Wedding's Anthony Wilkinson] will face unexpected circumstances due to his sexuality.”

“Coming from a large Italian family, I was immediately drawn to the character of Alessandra’s family dynamic,” Manzo says in a statement.

I bet. The Manzo/Laurita clan have more family drama than any ten other families.

Regarding the casting, Blangiardo says, “I created the role of Alessandra with Dina Manzo in mind, and we are thrilled to have her join our cast. Her constant support of the gay community and her talent makes her the perfect choice for this series.”

The director created Tainted Dreams after the last of the NYC-based soap operas, One Life to Live, shut down production in November of last year.

“I was struck by the loss of this unique art form that had been such an integral part of NYC for decades. I wanted to somehow capture my own two decades working behind the scenes of three different NYC-based soaps,” Blangiardo explains.

“As a long-time fan of One Life to Live, I am excited to be part of a project centered around the rich, proud heritage of NYC-based daytime drama,”

Manzo joins Tainted Dreams’ already announced castmembers, which include All My Children stars Alicia Minshew, Walt Willey Kelley and Michael Lowry; and As the World Turns stars Menighan Hensley and Marnie Schulenburg.

Tainted Dreams is produced by NYC Brand Productions, which has yet to finalize a distribution deal for the series. Production begins in May.

Congratulations to Dina. With a cast like that, they will probably score a production deal

Picture this: The Red Queen's head is exploding!

Speaking of Caroline Manzo, the Real Housewives of New Jersey toxic-filled Season 5 is in production, returning soon.