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Real Housewives, Real Problems
As their fifth season begins, The Real Housewives of Orange County tell The Daily Beast how they've been forced to downsize their lifestyles-firing maids, selling McMansions, and paying off facelifts.
The Other Lenos
Tonight, Jay Leno premieres his revamped talk show-but he's not the only game in town. From Alexa Chung to Tavis Smiley, Jon Caramanica goes in search of variations on the form.
How Much Money Do Reality-TV Stars Make?
Is there real money to be made from staring on a reality-TV show? Yes, if it's a show like The Real Housewives of New York, where the salaries are just the beginning. Jason Bellini reports.
Wives Gone Wild!
Bravo's Real Housewives franchise doesn't just showcase America's funniest home catfights. It's a post-feminist nightmare that preys on women's shallowest, least-attractive qualities. And I can't stop watching.

















