Alec Karam

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Articles

How a Jewish Basketball Team Overcame Adversity After October 7

2 weeks ago | thedailybeast.com | Nick Schager |Laura Wheatman Hill |Emma Fraser |Alec Karam

Hollywood loves fairy-tale endings, especially when it comes to sports movies, which have a habit of climaxing with last-second touchdowns, game-winning shots, and underdogs overcoming amazing odds to pull off unlikely victories. In real life, though, such feel-good conclusions aren’t preordained, and Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball movingly captures the reality of persevering in the face of adversity.
The Real Housewives Face-Off We’ve Been Waiting for Arrived

2 weeks ago | thedailybeast.com | Alec Karam

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills may hold diamonds in their intro, but they much prefer to clutch pearls. That’s how we just spent an entire reunion episode discussing Kyle Richards’ text to Dorit’s ex-husband, and Sutton Stracke’s snide remark about the size of her wallet. In Beverly Hills, the weight of every little word travels far and wide, and the worst thing you can do is be a bit catty and biting.
‘RHOBH’ Reunion: Dorit and Sutton Finally Face Off

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alec Karam

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills may hold diamonds in their intro, but they much prefer to clutch pearls. That’s how we just spent an entire reunion episode discussing Kyle Richards’ text to Dorit’s ex-husband, and Sutton Stracke’s snide remark about the size of her wallet. In Beverly Hills, the weight of every little word travels far and wide, and the worst thing you can do is be a bit catty and biting.
The Revenge Porn Scandal That Got This Real Housewife Fired

2 weeks ago | thedailybeast.com | Alec Karam

Viewers across the nation have tuned into TV’s most prestigious drama with bated breath every Sunday night, desperately seeking clues for the visceral fallout that would ensue. No, this isn’t about The White Lotus… why do you ask? The Real Housewives of Atlanta just aired an episode so disturbing and horrific that primetime TV writers across the nation could only dream of cooking up something as dramatic.
‘RHOA’ Revenge Porn Scandal: The Disturbing Scene That Got Kenya Moore Fired

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alec Karam

Viewers across the nation have tuned into TV’s most prestigious drama with bated breath every Sunday night, desperately seeking clues for the visceral fallout that would ensue. No, this isn’t about The White Lotus… why do you ask? The Real Housewives of Atlanta just aired an episode so disturbing and horrific that primetime TV writers across the nation could only dream of cooking up something as dramatic.
Garcelle Is Brutally Bullied in Real Housewives Reunion

3 weeks ago | thedailybeast.com | Alec Karam

“I thought Sutton was gonna be in the hot seat. I didn’t realize I would be in the hot seat.”It was supposed to be a beautiful day, but then the reunion came and changed everything. After a season full of Sutton Stracke slam downs and Kyle Richards meltdowns, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is shifting gears for a surprisingly ruthless reunion, as almost the entire cast go after Garcelle Beauvais.
Garcelle Beauvais Is Brutally Bullied in Real Housewives Reunion

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alec Karam

“I thought Sutton was gonna be in the hot seat. I didn’t realize I would be in the hot seat.”It was supposed to be a beautiful day, but then the reunion came and changed everything. After a season full of Sutton Stracke slam downs and Kyle Richards meltdowns, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is shifting gears for a surprisingly ruthless reunion, as almost the entire cast go after Garcelle Beauvais.
Real Housewives’ Wild Bullying Reaches New Height in Finale

1 month ago | thedailybeast.com | Alec Karam

An alliance is a group of people loyal to each other in the game of Housewives. These small social groups strategize together to manipulate the outcome of the season, and eventually the reunion—or something like that. Reality fans may associate competitive strategy with the likes of Survivor, but rest assured, have been playing the game in much subtler ways for almost two decades. And no show has been more upended by team mentalities and metagaming than .
‘RHOBH’ Finale: Intense Bullying of Sutton Reaches New, Unpleasant Height

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alec Karam

An alliance is a group of people loyal to each other in the game of Housewives. These small social groups strategize together to manipulate the outcome of the season, and eventually the reunion—or something like that. Reality fans may associate competitive strategy with the likes of Survivor, but rest assured, the Real Housewives have been playing the game in much subtler ways for almost two decades.
Popular Star Quits ‘Real Housewives,’ Shocking Fans

1 month ago | thedailybeast.com | Clare Donaldson |Alec Karam

Garcelle Beauvais is making her grand exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and fans are devastated. On Mar. 25, the actress posted a video on her Instagram announcing her departure from Bravo’s hit reality series to followers after starring in the last five seasons. The post came Tuesday just hours before the Season 14 finale was set to air. “Hey guys. So, I have some news. I’ve decided to leave Beverly Hills,” Beauvais said at the start of her video. “It’s been a wild ride.