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Dolores Catania is recovering after a recent procedure.

On Friday (June 20), the 54-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star revealed that she underwent heart surgery after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib.

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It’s a time of celebration for The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania and her ex-husband Frank Catania Sr. because their son Frankie Jr. is getting married.

Frankie Jr., the youngest of two kids by Dolores and Frank before their divorce, recently popped the question to his girlfriend Nicole Perricho.

The proud parents weren’t the only ones in attendance for the big event, which took place at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

Dolores’ boyfriend, Paul Connell, was also there for the special moment and posted a sweet message for the newly engaged couple.

Frank’s fiance Brittany Mattessich was also spotted snapping photos with the bride-to-be.

Frankie Jr. has appeared on the show for years alongside his parents and his older sister, Gabby Catania, who has made rare appearances.

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Dolores Catania's relationship with Frank Catania is one that fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey love. The two divorced back in 1998 but have been in each other's lives because of their children, Frankie and Gabrielle. When Dolores joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey, her relationship with Frank had fans wondering if the two would end up back together. Now, she is dating Paul Connell, and Frank is engaged to Brittany Mattessich.

Margaret Josephs celebrated the wedding of her son, Bret Josephs over the weekend and several of The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast members were invited.

The women took to social media to share photos of the happy occasion as they snapped photos with Bret and his new bride.

In case you’re curious, Bret is not the son whose place of business Luis Ruelas called and threatened in Season 12.

Bret is one of three stepchildren from Margaret’s marriage to her first husband Jan Josephs, who passed away unexpectedly in 2022.

The Rhoc star has been very open about her rocky relationship with her stepkids after she cheated on their dad with her now husband Joe Benigno.

However, Margaret and Bret remained close and the professional photographer and videographer is the only one of her kids that have made appearances on the show.

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Mob Wives alum Renee Graziano knows something about successful, but toxic, reality television. She was one of the original cast members on VH1’s hit series Mob Wives. Now, she’s weighing in on some of Bravo’s most popular TV shows. More specifically, she’s giving her opinion on what’s wrong with Real Housewives of New Jersey. So, what did she have to say? Keep reading to find out.

Renee Graziano Weighs In On Rhonj Cast Shakeup

Renee Graziano is a reality TV veteran. Viewers saw drama unravel her life on Mob Wives nearly 10 years ago. In a recent interview, she talked about the state of Bravo’s Rhonj.

As fans know, The Real Housewives of New Jersey is awaiting renewal. In fact, a number of the Real Housewives series spin-offs are in limbo. When it comes to Rhonj, there are whispers of a cast reboot happening.

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Renee Graziano knows a thing or two about toxic reality TV shows.

As an original star of VH1’s smash hit Mob Wives, Renee is a veteran of the unscripted TV world.

In a new interview with Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast, she was asked about the state of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which is currently awaiting word on its future.

With a cast reboot likely on the horizon, some fans on social media have been up in arms, thinking Rhonj would benefit from some cast members from the defunct VH1 hit.

Renee believes one of the most significant issues plaguing the long-running series is that the men remain prominent.

“What I would do is keep the men out of it. Leave the men out of it… it’s called Housewives, Housewives,” she said in the interview alongside her sister, Jenn Graziano.

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Joe Gorga is getting dragged on social media as clips from his recent comedy act continue to make the rounds online.

This time people are up in arms about a raunchy joke made at the expense of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania.

The Jersey Husbands have become popular in their own right due to their lighthearted antics on the show.

However, since they don’t get paid for appearing on camera, the men have found other ways to capitalize on their reality TV fame.

Joe, and his buddies Frank Catania, Joe Benigno, and John Fuda decided to take their act on the road.

However, Joe is getting blowback on X for a segment where he made a “vulgar’ remark about Dolores.

Rhonj’s Joe Gorga gets backlash for a ‘vulgar’ joke about Dolores Catania

Joe didn’t hold back during his comedy act, and X user...

The latest episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey had so many memorable moments that we’re still trying to digest it all.

One scene burned in our memory is a boys’ night at Luis Ruelas and Teresa Giudice’s home.

While Frank Catania, Joe Benigno, and John Fuda were having fun at Joe Gorga’s house, the vibe was much different at Luis’.

The NJ businessman was joined by Bill Aydin and Dolores Catania’s boyfriend, Paul Connell, and he suggested that they record heartfelt messages for the women before their upcoming cast trip.

That never happened since the home Dolores booked for the trip burned to the ground.

However, before that happened, the trio took to the studio with Luis kicking off the most “creepy” moment of the night inside his man cave.

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Rhonj star Margaret Josephs is sharing a heartbreaking family loss that has shattered her to pieces. She is very tight with those she loves and lets into her circle. So, when this happened, it rocked her whole world. What tragedy is she mourning? Keep reading for more details.

Rhonj Margaret Josephs Shares Heartbreaking Family Loss

Jackie Goldschneider may have left Margaret Josephs’ inner circle but the ones who are there, stay for a very long time. She has her devoted and beloved housekeeper, Marlene, who fans adore. Then, there is Lexi Barbuto, her creative director and assistant. When Lexi needed it, Margaret and her husband, Joe Benigno, welcomed her into their home with open arms as well as her young son. She always makes it a family affair. Even Margaret’s mother, Marge Sr. is a staple despite their sometimes troubled past. In summation, those she loves, she is dedicated to.

Dolores Catania will be sporting a slender new figure for the new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and her boyfriend, Paul Connell, is right there with her.

The two recently dished about their combined 70-pound weight loss, and yes, they went the controversial route.

Dolores hasn’t been shy about her Ozempic use despite getting backlash for using the popular diabetes drug back in 2023.

The Rhonj star has since switched to Mounjaro, and she’s been dropping the extra pounds and loving it now that she’s back to her high school weight.

It didn’t take much convincing for Paul to jump on the bandwagon, and he’s also been seeing results from taking the weekly injectable.

Now, the hot couple is raving about their weight loss and how much their lives have improved over the past several months.

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A new musical is hoping to turn a disastrous Willy Wonka experience into a golden ticket.

Willy Fest: A Musical Parody will take inspiration from a Scottish event that went viral last month for all the wrong reasons. The event was billed as an “immersive experience” that would put Willy Wonka fans into a “magical realm.” Its organizers used lush AI-generated photos to attract customers, who upon arriving, found themselves in a drab wearhouse customers compared to a meth lab.

Willy Fest is planned as a live event for late 2024, and hails from producer Richard Kraft, known for ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live, who will produce via his Kraft-Engel Productions. He has assembled a team of writers and musicians to bring the project to fruition.

“While it is quite common for there to be writers’ rooms in television, taking that approach with theatrical songwriters is fairly unique and likely...

The person behind the failed Willy Wonka U.K. “immersive experience” is speaking out after the event went viral on social media.

Billy Coull’s firm House of Illuminati was responsible for the failed fan attraction Willy’s Chocolate Experience — which was inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but not affiliated with the book or movies.

The event that promised to transport fans into a “magical realm” ended up leaving some children in tears and other customers comparing it to a meth lab and calling the police, which Coull said he takes full responsibility for.

Coull recently told The Sunday Times that he did “absolutely not” anticipate the amount of attention the event eventually received and added that “it all looked good on paper.”

Earlier this month, he also issued a formal apology on the House of Illuminati’s Facebook page. “I want to extend my...

There wasn’t anything sweet about the unofficial “Wonka” pop-up event in Glasgow, Scotland, and now, that real-life cursed event is getting a horror-movie adaptation. (Sans Timothée Chalamet).

The now-infamous “Willy Wonka Experience” fascinated the internet in early March 2024 after an AI-generated advertisement wildly misled attendees. Photos of the real experience — a barely-decorated warehouse manned by costumed performers dressed in “Wonka” adjacent attire (and that’s being generous) — went viral. Tickets cost £35 (about $44 Usd) per person for the experience, which has been deemed the Fyre Festival of 2024. Ticketgoers demanded refunds from the event, and some even called the police. The event was shut down within one day of its opening.

A breakout character from the botched experience was called The Unknown; the character is now the basis of an upcoming indie horror film. The opportunistic film is set at Kaledonia Pictures and is going into production for a late 2024 release,...

The biggest event disaster since the Fyre Festival concert fiasco has drawn a second apology from its promoters.

The director of the disastrous Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow, Billy Coull, posted a lengthy explanation of what went wrong on Facebook.

The event, billed as “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” promised attendees chocolate fountains, performances by Oompa Loompas, and “a celebration of chocolate in all its delightful forms.”

Instead, they received a sparsely decorated warehouse featuring two women with green wigs playing the Oompa Loompas, and actor Paul Connell, whose red hair and beard made him less Willy Wonka and self-admittedly more like an Oompa Loompa.

The resultant uproar from attendees made worldwide news, and has spawned a cottage industry of related memes.

Shortly after word emerged on the disaster, House of Illuminati issued a brief statement.

“Unfortunately, last minute we were let down in many areas of our event and tried...

Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, recently took part in an event that was far from his usual world of extraordinary treats.

The ‘Willy’s Chocolate Experience’ that started on Feb. 24 in Glasgow, Scotland, has been called off. This event was tied to the release of the new movie Wonka.

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in 2023’s Wonka

Children dressed as Willy Wonka characters were let down when they attended the event that promised a fun day but didn’t deliver. The promising chocolate-filled wonderland turned out to be unprofessional, leaving both the kids and their parents upset.

Guardians demanded for refund of the £35 ($44) they had shelled out for those disappointing tickets. Adding to the disappointment, attendees were met with a sad-looking Oompa Loompa, which didn’t sit well with fans.

Even after more than five days, fans are unwilling to forget about the Willy...

Karen Gillan pleads for role in disastrous Willy Wonka experience. The disastrous Willy Wonka-inspired event in Glasgow resulted in chaos and disappointment Refunds have been given to 850 attendees of the event, but the actors involved likely won't receive promised wages.

The recent Willy Wonka experience disaster has taken the internet by storm, and now, Marvel star Karen Gillan is pleading for a role in the inevitable adaptation. The Scottish actress, who is best known for her role as Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy, took to social media to put herself forward for a role in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired attraction. A headline-making event which took place in Glasgow, Scotland over the weekend and has since become a global crowd-pleaser.

“Please Cast Me In This.”

Of course, the event itself was far from a crowd-pleaser, with footage, photos, and images from the Willy Wonka event having...

How did you like the chocolate factory, Charlie? Instead of the most wonderful place in the whole world, angry customers and event participants from a botched “Wonka World” immersive experience held this weekend in Glasgow, Scotland, are angry and seeking a refund.

Today, a cast member from the show took to social media to explain his role in the fiasco and apologize for his part in it. Paul Connell admitted the attendees wanted Timothée Chalamet and instead got Timothée Charlatan.

Connell said he was given the Wonka role just days earlier and handed a “gibberish” script and told to “do whatever you want.”

Connell told BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland program: “It was very disappointing to see how many people turned up at this event and found basically me dressed up as Willy Wonka in a half-abandoned warehouse.”

The event, billed as “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” promised attendees chocolate fountains,...

One of the actors hired to play Willy Wonka at an “immersive experience” fan event that became a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons is speaking out about what actually went down behind the scenes.

The U.K. fan attraction Willy’s Chocolate Experience — which was inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but not officially tied to the book or movies — promised to transport ticket buyers into a fantastical world. The organized used spectacular artificial intelligence-generated photos to lure customers to a barren and depressing warehouse (some photos below) that left parents furious and children in tears, with police being called to the scene.

The Independent spoke to actor Paul Connell, who was one of three hired to play the whimsical chocolatier at the event. Connell revealed that he was hired at the very last minute and was sent a script that was “15 pages of...

A Willy Wonka event in Glasgow, Scotland was reported to the police after angry attendees called it a scam. Entitled Willy’s Chocolate Experience and hosted by the House of Illuminati, the show promised an immersive, interactive, and spectacular experience inside the famed chocolate factory. For $45 per ticket, all they got was a five-minute walkthrough in a seemingly old abandoned warehouse.

Timothée Chalamet in Wonka

The scandal got even more absurd after the actor hired by the House of Illuminati to play Willy Wonka broke his silence on social media.

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Paul Connell shared his side of the story regarding the disastrous Willy Wonka show in Scotland. In a TikTok video, the comedian exposed everything (via Twitter):

“The first red flag for me was when I was cast as Willy Wonka.

A real-life event inspired by Wonka has ended in disappointment in Glasgow, Scotland, as parents and children alike complain about the experience. Based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Warner Bros. Wonka movie hit theaters in December, introducing audiences to Timothée Chalamet's titular chocolatier. The movie was a big hit at the box office, and the kid-friendly movie evidently. made an impression.

In a new report from The Guardian, event organizer House of Illuminati attempted to capitalize on the Wonka fervor by putting together an "immersive experience" in Glasgow. Unfortunately, as seen in pictures available at the link above, the event took place in a sparsely decorated warehouse instead of the magical wonderland that had been marketed. The event was shut down after parents demanded refunds and the police were called. Paul Connell, the actor who played Willy Wonka, has since released a TikTok detailing his experiences.

We know that the world of Willy Wonka is one of “pure imagination”, but this is ridiculous! A supposed Willy Wonka experience in Scotland is getting worse reviews than the chocolatier’s actual child-killing factory, going viral as a disaster that calls to mind the cheese sandwiches at Fyre Fest.

Check out the website’s official description and some pictures from the Willy Wonka event below:

“Dive into the whimsical of Willy’s Chocolate Experience!, a place where chocolate dreams become reality. Book your adventure now and embark on a journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises at every turn!” This was not the case…actually, I’m not even sure there were even turns!

Parents at a “Willy Wonka immersive experience” in Glasgow called the police after their children were left in tears upon seeing the quality of the warehouse event, for which they paid $45 each. pic.twitter.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey brought in Dolores Catania in 2016 and with her came her ex-husband Frank Catania. For many years, the two were a tag team effort and the oddest of pairs given the fact that they got divorced in 1998 but raised their two children together still. For fans of the series, tensions did get high in Season 13 between them, especially when Catania brought in a new boyfriend named Paul Connell, who didn't like how close Catania and her ex were. Catania had his own girlfriend as well, Brittany Mattessich, but it seemed as if Mattessich did not mind Catania's relationship with his ex-wife in the same way that Connell did.

The explosive conclusion to “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” Season 13 reunion finally aired and there were multiple bombshells dropped.

The housewives’ husbands and partners — Joe Gorga, Luis Ruelas, Paul “Paulie” Connell, Bill Aydin, John Fuda, Frank Catania and Nate Cabral — joined the stage and were ready….to confront Ruelas. The other men shared why they had negative feelings towards Teresa Giudice’s new husband, including diving into “Pizza Gate.”

Catania also cleared the air about his relationship with his ex-wife Dolores, Connell touched on his 14-year separation from his estranged wife, and Aydin addressed his pool house blues with his wife Jennifer.

Of course, the Giudice-Gorga family feud continued, with Teresa calling her daughter Gia a phone call to clarify the rumors that Gia allegedly told her uncle Joe that he could do better than Melissa.

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 13 finale recently aired, and Bravo finally dropped the exciting trailer for the upcoming reunion. The entire season of the Garden State franchise has been a boiling pot of emotions, thanks to Teresa Giudice and Joe Gorga's ongoing feud. Tensions ran high all season long, with most of the fights being saved for the Tell-All.

Even though it could be argued that The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Giudice storyline has grown stale, the siblings and their partners keep delivering. Since the show premiered in 2009, it's featured many cast members who are related. The tight-knit family bond of the Manzos, Gorgas, and the Giudices helped The Real Housewives franchise to stand out from the other Real Housewives spinoffs, thanks to their mob-like mentality. However, blood has not always been thicker than water, as the reality stars often proved with their legendary battles.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member, Dolores Catania, has said that she feel "anxious" for the upcoming taping of the season 13 reunion. Dolores has been an instrumental cast member for many seasons and has had her fair share of stressful reunions. While Dolores is not in the middle of much of the drama on this season, she does have a front row seat to the destruction of relationships on the show.

On a recent episode of the Pay Attention Puh-Lease! podcast, The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dolores Catania shared her thoughts on the highly anticipated reunion that is set to tape very soon. Dolores said that she felt a lot of "anxiety" leading up to the taping because of the ongoing feud between Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice that has divided the friend group. Dolores then went on to say "Anxiety is one thing, I'm actually afraid,...

Frank Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey is explaining why he's having trouble getting along with Dolores Catania's boyfriend, Paul Connell. Dolores and Paul became an item after her breakup with her ex, David Principe. Back in February, the two made things Instagram official. Fans have been anticipating Paul's appearance on the show, since Dolores didn't open up about him until the season 12 reunion. The most interesting aspect of Dolores' love life is her extremely close friendship with her ex-husband, Frank.

Frank is aware that his friendship dynamic with Dolores is a lot for a new boyfriend to handle, and is crediting it with causing a rift between him and Paul. “We’re not on the best of terms because Paul is not used to the dynamic between Dolores and me,” Frank told Us Weekly at BravoCon. Frank explained that Paul needed to spend more time with...

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Jennifer Aydin seems to be having more fun these days after she had a hard time on the last season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

She recently enjoyed a fun night out with her husband, Bill Aydin.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star wore some tight leather pants accessorized with a black statement belt and some pumps.

She had on a black sweater and her wavy hair floated on her shoulders.

She was all smiles, as Bill and she posed for a picture with another couple they were out with.

Jennifer shared the photo in her Instagram Stories, writing “Mirror selfie fun!”

Pic credit: @jenniferaydin/Instagram The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Aydin enjoys double dates

Jennifer also shared some other pictures. In one of them, the two...

Rhonj stars Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania have mended their friendship. Pic credit: @jenniferaydin/Instagram

The Real Housewives of New Jersey co-stars Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania have come a long way in mending their friendship.

The two recently stepped out for a double date.

Jennifer was accompanied by her husband Bill Aydin, while Dolores was with her new boyfriend Paul Connell.

Jennifer wore a plaid mini skirt accessorized with a Chanel necklace and Luis Vuitton black leather bag.

Dolores opted for a long strapless summer dress with a fashionable jean jacket.

Both women were all smiles as they stood at the entrance of the restaurant, ready for their double date.

Jennifer took to social media to share pictures of the happy couples.

She captioned the post, “What were your plans this Thursday night???”

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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania attended the VMAs over the weekend, and while walking the carpet, she stopped to dish about the Bravo show. Dolores teased the upcoming season and described it as “unpredictable” as she shared what we can expect.

Viewers are already looking forward to Season 13 as news of an ongoing feud between the Gorgas and Teresa Giudice has already hit the blogs.

Melissa and Joe Gorga reportedly confronted the Og about a rumor that Melissa had an affair with a family friend and that did not go over very well.

The explosive faceoff actually took place at the finale party hosted by Dolores’s new boyfriend, Paul Connell, who organized a roaring 20s event attended by the cast.

A few weeks ago, we saw photos of Jackie Goldschneider and Melissa and Joe Gorga...

Security intervened in an altercation between Teresa Giudice and the Gorgas. Pic credit: @teresagiudice/Instagram

Frank Catania recently spilled the tea on the dramatic altercation between Teresa Giudice and Melissa and Joe Gorga.

We’ve heard rumblings that things got physical during The Real Housewives of New Jersey finale and according to Frank, security had to intervene.

Frank noted that he also had to jump in and try to break up the fight as other cast members got involved.

While he couldn’t give away too much, Frank shared some juicy details on the confrontation that has since caused a rift between Teresa and the Gorgas.

Things got so bad that Joe and Melissa skipped Teresa’s wedding and from what we know, the couple has not spoken to her since. Frank, who was at the wedding, noted that the Gorgas’ presence was missed since Joe was supposed to walk his sister down the aisle.

Dolores Catania is one lucky lady. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star was recently whisked away to Ireland by her Dublin-born boyfriend Paul Connell. The Bravo star is sharing intimate details about their romantic trip and revealing the big step they just took in their relationship "He took me to Ireland for Valentine's Day and we stayed in a castle and drove all through Ireland," Dolores told E! News in an exclusive interview. "He showed me where he grew up, I met family, it was just amazing." The Rhonj star said that Paul's mother previously visited the East Coast for several months and Dolores "got very close to his mom," but this was the first...