February 5, 2019  

ET: Lisa Vanderpump Wishes She Had Taken a Year Off From ‘RHOBH’ (Exclusive)

Brice Sander | February 5, 2019

Lisa Vanderpump wanted a break from holding a diamond.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star admits to ET she asked Bravo and Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen for a year off the show, following the April 2018 death of her brother, Mark, who died by suicide, before ultimately filming the upcoming ninth season.

“[Andy] said, ‘You know, I think we should’ve given you a year off when you asked for it,’” she shares. “He said, ‘I don’t think you were in a mental state where you were really prepared to deal with it,’ it was very emotional … ‘With hindsight, we probably should’ve given you the year off.’”

“I wasn’t as prepared for combat as I should’ve been,” she confesses.

Read more: Here

February 5, 2019  

FOX5: RHOA newcomer Tanya Sam on Good Day Atlanta

Good Day Atlanta | February 5, 2019

ATLANTA (FOX 5-ATLANTA) – It’s the show about success, style, and shade that Atlanta has been obsessed with for 11 seasons. We’re talking about The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Newcomer Tanya Sam is helping to heat things up on the popular show. She stops by to talk to Good Day Atlanta’s Alyse Eady about entering the reality world, her love life, and savvy tech skills.

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February 4, 2019  

HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX: INTERVIEW: Chef Wayne Elias gears up for Oscar dining extravaganza

John Soltes | February 4, 2019

Chef Wayne Elias and the company he co-owns, Crumble Catering, are preparing for several culinary treats during the upcoming awards season. The Hollywood chef will provide delicious accompaniment for Steven Tyler’s Grammy’s Viewing Party (Feb. 10) in support of Janie’s Fund and, for the 15th year running, the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party (Feb. 25).

Both events will raise money for important causes and feature Elias’ creative touch.

The Oscars event will consist of approximately 1,000 meals and 150 workers from Crumble Catering, which Elias co-owns with his business partner, Chris Diamond. They also own the restaurant Rockwell: Table & Stage in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.

The party takes place during the Oscars telecast at West Hollywood Park, which is bedecked out with connecting pavilions, state-of-the-art lighting and large screens broadcasting the awards show.

Recently Hollywood Soapbox exchanged emails with Elias about the big nights. Questions and answers have been slightly edited for style.

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February 1, 2019  

Stars Making a Social Impact: Tanya Sam is helping to scale and launch high-growth minority and female led startups in the Atlanta area

I like to think that I am already pursuing this. I am on the board of directors for Kate’s Club, an Atlanta nonprofit whose mission is to empower children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. By creating friendships with kids and young adults that share their experience, Kate’s Club guides children through their grief journey in a comfortable, safe, and uplifting setting. This organization and all the children we touch hold a special place in my heart as I also experienced loss at an early age, losing my mother at the age of 12. Our mission is to change the perception of grief, allow families to openly talk about and experience their loss in a safe and peaceful environment…

Full article here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/stars-making-a-social-impact-tanya-sam-is-helping-to-scale-and-launch-high-growth-minority-and-female-led-startups-in-the-atlanta-area/