Kyle and Kim Richards are chatting it up with every media outlet possible to push their appearance on tonight’s two-hour “Danger With The Stars: High Diving” special on Fox.
Kim Richards tells People:
“My sister and I had kind of a rough patch over the last couple of years and I thought [High Dive] would be a nice opportunity for Kyle and I to really bond,” Kim, 48, told PEOPLE. ”It took us actually a step beyond closer. We’re probably the closest we’ve maybe ever been … I really didn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel.”
HagfaceKyle tells TheClicker:
Q: Where do you hope the “Housewives” shows take you next.
Kyle: We both have kids. I have little ones still. Being a mom and a wife is my number one priority. The show and all that other stuff falls way underneath it. I also just opened my store (Kyle by Alene Too) in Beverly Hills. I am still acting. I just did ‘CSI.’ There are a lot of balls in the air. A lot of good opportunities have come with doing ‘Housewives.’ But there is also a lot of drawbacks. NOTE: What could the possible “drawbacks” be, Kyle? The interviewer fails to ask that very important follow-up question!
Q: You are going to keep doing it a little while longer?
Kyle: Don’t ask me today. We are under contract, so we’ll see where that goes.
Kim: I just take it on a day to day, minute by minute. My biggest passion in my life — besides life — is my jewelry. I love my jewelry. My passion is my jewelry. I might have a few other things up my sleeve — more like hobby passions.
Q: Kim, did it take you a while to be at peace with how much of your personal life was exposed on ‘Housewives?’
Kim: It was really how much I wanted to let go of my own life to everyone. I am a very private person, but I am also a public person. So it is how much I decided to just surrender to everyone. I think it was really just a matter or when I decided to give it all up and say ‘It is what it is.’
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NOTE: Something bothersome caught my eye while over at “TheClicker” site.
The creator of the new show, “TheFollowing” commented on his new show, which will air on Fox:
“It’s a horrific, scary show,” creator Kevin Williamson told reporters on Tuesday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif.
He’s not putting it mildly. The drama features gut-churning scenes, plot twists that will surprise as Carroll’s reach from behind prison walls is revealed, and frightening lengths to which the killer’s admirers will go to please him — and ultimately, themselves.
“What happened in Columbine in a lot of ways sort of inspired some of this in a weird way,” Williamson said.
Why is this bothersome? With shows like “TheFollowing” being picked up … along with the shows airing now, which are templates for bad behaviors… is it any wonder that impressionable people who watch these shows act on their impulses?
There are shows which illustrate in detail how to be a drug addict and how to actually administer the poison to your system; there are shows which glorify serial killers and explain step-by-step their murderous acts. HOW did these programs make their way to air? WHY are people watching these shows? WHEN did freak shows and abnormal behaviors become the norm on TV? Yes, we all have the power to turn the channel. However, when that channel is turned and what is found is the very same subject matter (or worse), there is something definitely wrong.
Even the commercials seem like one has stepped into bizarro land. Recently saw a cereal commercial where the parents were coaxing their just-woke-up-totally-unkempt son to eat breakfast cereal. The parents were relieved when the kid said he liked the cereal. IMO, the parents looked scared to death of the kid! Were they afraid that the kid was watching the TV shows detailing the ways in which kids have killed their parents?
Bothersome, frightening and bizarre.
I wholeheartedly agree with you about the extremes that these shows are going to, for entertainment purposes. Maybe the majority of us are normal and well-balanced, or perhaps I’m hoping that’s the case, but the fact remains that there are far too many who are either mentally unstable or searching for some sort of fame/notoriety/attention from their mommies with hellacious acts that are getting more and more despicable. Why give them any ideas…
Television has gotten so bad that when I have it on, I’m either watching Housewives or the Food Network. Those graphic violent shows are making an impression and not a good one. The brain takes it all in whether we are really aware or not. People already plagued with mental issues are sitting ducks. They want to take peoples guns…it might be more effective to take their televisions. JMO.
Don’t get me started on that issue, Slaen…
I feel ya Hers. I could have really gotten on a tangent, but it’s all such a downer, I didn’t want to put anyone through it.
It IS a downer.
Drudge ran a story the other day about how the one thing all of these mass murderers have had in common is that they were taking psychotropic drugs either at the time of the murders or within a short period of time before, but all we’re talking about is guns, not the issues of mental illness and these mind-altering drugs.
I know, girl. They are extremely serious brain chemical narcotics. The drugs mixed with all the other unsavory aspects of life and (SURPRISE!) you have a serial killer. These killers seem catatonic to me. I would never suggest anyone take any kind of chemical. I don’t like chemicals in food or in people (or bombs for that matter…lol) JMO.
Hmm, I have to chime in. As the parent of a bipolar child, I saw firsthand how these drugs, USED PROPERLY, can actually balance a person. It’s a tough road to find the right Rx (or combination) + therapy, but when you find it, you’re able to flourish; not the other way around.
I think that’s the point, Done. They drugs must be used properly, and dosages/effects must be monitored. Otherwise there can be disastrous results. I worked with someone — a very sane, reasonable person being treated for OCD, I believe it was — who was given the wrong dosage of Effexor, and he flew into a rage at work. I was actually afraid of him.
All you have to do is listen to the commercials for some of these drugs, describing side effects such as risk of suicide. If the person taking the drugs is not monitored and does not self-report side effects, the risks are enormous.
I agree about those meds they give out. A person should always monitor changes on any new meds they take, no matter what type drugs they are taking. Any time I start a new med, I closely watch to see if I notice any thing different in how I’m feeling, or any other side effects that can be going on. The only drug I’ve come across that really bothered me was one for clogged arteries, it cramped my stomach something fierce. I stopped taking them as soon as I figured out that was the culprit. Doctors don’t help matters by those samples they are given with new meds, I guess they get a cut for all the prescriptions they write for the med peddlers who wag their bags in the office.
I have a son who is bipolar, too. It took many years to find the right meds to get him acting like a normal human that a person could tolerate being around. I don’t know if all those who are bipolar have issues with drug problem, too, but mine went through years of alcohol and drug abuse. Finally, he got the right combination of meds and is off the booze and other drugs, goes to church, and is FINALLY a joy to be around. He’s also close to nearly forty years old, so it took a long time to get there.
That’s really good to hear, Holeycowballs.
Thanks, hers…we had many rough years, and I still worry a little…but so far, so good. He’s actually turned into a homebody my me, has his own home, likes to do yardwork and flowers, decorates…very content staying home. If HE can manage to do it, there’s hope for others, too….cause I sure thought I’d never see the day! lol
I can relate to that. I’m a major home sweet home person.
It is such a scary thought that a drug that is supposed to help can turn a kind person into a monster. My husband has a siezure disorder that has gotten worse over the past couple of years. The new drugs (yes combo of two different brain altering drugs) I researched and I have to say I was so fearful of him going on them. It seemed to be one extream to the next for side effects. Either such deep depression that may cause suicide to extream rage that he may harm others. Thats was just the mood issues, then there was full body rash, mouth sores, cough or chest congestion and constipation. He’s been on them for six months now and I have been really watching him closely. He has a little bit of mood alter it being a little depression that we have been combatting with increased vitamin D and B 6, but so far so good, no more siezures. The scariest thing is the fact that he has no choice at all, he has to take these drugs to live, and the combo may only work for so long before he has whats know as a break through siezure, then the process to find a new med starts all over. My point I guess is that my husband has me to be with him everyday and look out for the side effects, some people are on thier own and would not recognize a change in themselves, this is where Dr’s have to do more proactive, make sure the patient has a support system, someone to watch them or a least do weekly checks to see if they are having issues with side efeects. Its scary for a Dr to say heres your scipt see you in six months. By then it may be too late.
DeeDee you’re so right. Thank God your husband has the support system, but I fear some of these patients don’t. Hope and pray it works out well for your husband.
holeycowballs: Oh my gosh———-when you’re on those SERIOUS Rxs for bipolar, you should know how dangerous it is to even have 1 drink. My daughter NEVER sipped any alcohol in her life b/c of that, luckily!! Glad your son finally got there. The right meds + therapy really *do* help.
News media outlets give way too much focus on these terrible killings going on, too. To someone who is already mentally unstable, seeing how for days on end they every news channel is filled with stories about it, leads the unstable person who is already unbalanced to want to ‘make a name for themselves’. I used to be a news junkie until I got to the point of seeing how they run these stories into the ground like they do. Now, I only watch the news very little, just enough to keep up
I’ve always thought the same thing. The news coverage is too much for most of us and almost an invitation or instruction manual for the unstable.
If Kyle and her evil twin Vyle are not #1 she or they are jealous of everyone else above them.Was strange that Lisa and Brandi went “shopping” in a different store not Kyle/Vyle’s.Heard her dress shop is 3 doors down from Lisa’s 2 cough cough restaurants.Still dont believe they are real businesses with behavoir like that from staff.
I think Lisa does own 2 restaurants Villa Blanca and Sur. They are real….
This diving show is horrible. Who is directing it? The hostess is awful. When the divers come out of the water and are being interviewed, the scores are being announced at the same time. Plus, there is the constant, annoying soundtrack of applause and screaming from a very still and quiet crowd.
Interesting, SandraP. Is Kyle wearing her full coverage rubber suit, or could you see cellulite?
I just saw photos of her on the EW website in a black one-piece. One side angle and one of her diving with Kim. She looks okay, from what I saw.
She has her one piece on, but she must have had a clause from the show that said they couldn’t film her butt (besides, Fox would of had to bring a wide camera lens to film. that butt).
That’s funny SandraP
From the above picture is looks like Brandi should have been there with a laser pointer.
For their respective ages, the ladies looked good. I say that, because I myself would be sporting the 1890 wool bathing suit, complete with stockings (and shoes) in a similar situation.
SH, your commentary and Debra and Slaen’s comments reminds me of recent article by Psychiatrist Keith Ablow about how we’re raising a generation of narcissists. I don’t want to become one of those crotchety old (well, middle-aged) people that always complains about the world, but it’s hard when we see what’s happening and how the powers that be are reacting to current events.
I read that too and hope others here will read it. The self esteem issue aimed at kids has been a huge failure. Enormous praise heaped on kids just for showing up or giving a half hearted effort. Some believe it and have a terribly false opinion of themselves and their abilities and other kids get wise and realize that they’re being fed empty praise from lying adults. Makes them cynical and think a lot of adults are full of crap.
I tell my kids not to believe that “you can do anything you want, be anything you dream” BS. I tell them there will be some things you can do great and other things you don’t do as well, but you need to find what you enjoy and go for it.
I always told my kids to find something that they really enjoy doing and go to school and learn how to do it well, because their job will take the majority of their life, and if they like their job,,,they’ll be happier in life and marriage. I hated my job, only worked because it paid the most money and i was the lone supporter so I really didn’t have much choice. One listened, one didn’t, Having a job that you enjoy going to every day makes a big difference in the quality of life.
Great advice, HCB. Totally agree.
Kyle just gives Kim completely backhanded compliments. She cannot even be reasonably nice to her on the diving show.
That’s what I think..such backhanded compliments. She says something and to me it sounds like. “It’s about time she decides to become the big sister”….it’s not what she said…but it’s what she SAID!
Yes! Kyle cannot stop being cruel and putting her sister down.
I was so hoping Kim would outscore Kyle and just really chap Kyle’s butt, but that didn’t happen….unless there was more to it than the clips shown here.
I wouldn’t worry about Kyle. She’s the type that’s so needs to call names. & she like the Mego phony types fool themselves so much of the time. I really think it’s the whole – trying to convince themselves more than others thing. Boring , kinda sad, mostly jus’ boring.
Do shows really cause people to go off the deep end? I mean you can get all that information from the internet if you want it. Isn’t it more believable that the people that could be “influenced” are already looking to do it? How do you explain the fact that crime has been around since the dawn of civilization? There are bad people out there and A LOT of people who are completely devoid of compassion and anything but what they want no matter the cost. No conscience.
Some people are also born with problems like anxiety, etc. I hate having an anxiety problem but I do and I try to manage it. Many people do.
Just one of those things…
I’m no expert, but I don’t think shows cause people within the mental range of normal to go off the deep end. It’s when a person is mentally unstable and/or under the influence of drugs that certain stimuli could push him over the edge.
Kyle sometimes comes across as a martyr..like she’s doing HW as a service to her community. I get annoyed when she acts like this. I only have one daughter and I do not have time to open a store, write a book, take an acting gig, dive off of diving boards and promote the crap out of all these businesses. I volunteer at her school, help with homework, support and encourage her, take family outings with her. I work part time around her schedule. My husband works full time. We save our money for her future. Pretty boring compared to Kyle, but I am so blessed.
You’re so right, PJ.
Thanks Hers:)
It’s now 2013. Can we finally put, “It is what it is” to rest? Also, “It’s all good.”