Watch Lisa Vanderpump's acting and 1980's Music Video

Have you seen Lisa Vanderpump before she was a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills? We've compiled some of Vanderpump's early career performances, including her role in Mantrap as well as an amazing 80's video for English New Wave Band, ABC.

Poison Arrow is a song ABC released in 1982 and the video features a 22 year old Lisa Vanderpump. Mantrap was a film that featured the band's songs wrapped up in a Cold War spy plot. The band members serve as actors in the film alongside Vanderpump and British character actor James Villiers.


Watch clips of Lisa from Mantrap:

Poison Arrow Music Video:

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Taylor Armstrong's Interview With Dr. Phil (in full)

If you missed Taylor Armstrong's heartbreaking interview with Dr. Phil this week, the video is now available to watch online, courtesy of the Dr. Phil website. We've compiled the full interview here, in 5 parts.

Next week Dr. Phil will interview members of Russell Armstrong's family. To find out more visit drphil.com.

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Learn more about Dr. Phil's campaign to end the silence on domestic violence and how you can help.

If you or someone you love is being abused, please call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233). For more information, visit NDVH.org.

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Taylor Armstrong's First Interview: UPDATED!

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Tonight on Entertainment Tonight, Taylor Armstrong will break her silence about her marriage, the abuse, and the tragic death of her estranged husband, Russell.

In the interview Taylor describes the abuse, "He would grab me by one side of the hair on my head and bang the other side of my head against the car." Tearily she recounts an episode where Russell took her by the throat, pinned her against the wall, and threatened her life... all because she neglected to include vegetables with their pizza.

In a statement to ABCNews, Russell's lawyer Ronald Richards defended his client, saying, "At no time prior to Mr. Armstrong’s death did Taylor Armstrong file a police or medical report indicating she was the victim of domestic violence."

When asked about why she is speaking out now knowing that Russell is not here to defend himself, Taylor responded, "He doesn't need my protection anymore, but there are a lot of women in this world that probably do." 

Bravolebrity News & Gossip has written an article dedicated to Taylor's charity which helps battered women and children. 

Reuters is reporting that Taylor will also appear on an upcoming episode of Dr. Phil. Watch excerpts of tonight's ET interview below, and to find airtimes check local listings or ET's website.


UPDATE: Below find Part One of ET's interview

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Real Housewives on ABC News

In case you missed the ABC News coverage of Housewives news, including the exit of Alex, Jill, Kelly, and Cindy from RHONY, we have it here for you to watch.

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Taylor Armstrong's First Interview

Entertainment Tonight will have the first interview with Taylor Armstrong since the untimely death of her estranged husband, Russell. Taylor has yet to speak out about discovering Russell Armstrong's body on August 15. ET says they will air the interview on Tuesday, September 20.

We will have to wait and see what Taylor is willing to discuss on the show. ET has reported that in July Taylor had been hit by Russell so badly that her cornea was ripped and she was left severely bruised. Taylor was not seen in public until the eye was able to heal.

In honor of Taylor we have posted an article about her charity,  the 1736 Crisis Center which helps battered women and children. Click here to read about the organization and to find out how to donate.


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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on TODAY Show

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 2 premieres tonight on Bravo, and in anticipation of the premiere RHOBH stars Adrienne Maloof, Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump appeared in their first interview since the untimely passing of Russell Armstrong. The show's producer Douglas Ross, was also interviewed, and when asked about airing the show after Russel's death he said, "This show is about six strong, aggressive, successful, beautiful women and their stories, and although Taylor and Russell's story is a part of it, its not the whole show. We did want to address it in an appropriate manner." Ross confirmed that the cast did sit down together and reflect upon their feelings about what had gone on since filming.

If you missed the interview on Today, you can watch the video below, courtesy of Today.com.

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Bravolebrity Charity Spotlight: 1736 Family Crisis Center

Taylor Armstrong speaking at 1736 Charity Event, credit: Bravo TV

For all the drama and catfights that we've grown to expect of our favorite Bravolebrities, there is another common activity that many Real Housewives and Top Chefs participate in: Charity. One of the purposes of this new Bravolebrity blog will be to showcase various charities favored by or founded by the bravo stars we love to watch. Considering the events that have been occupying RHOBH news outlets of late, we've decided to start with 1736 Family Crisis Center, the organization that was made known to many Bravo watchers last season when Taylor Armstrong held a charity event and gave a moving speech about her experiences with childhood domestic abuse.

The 1736 Crisis Center is a private, non-profit organization helping runaway youth and homeless children, battered women and their children, and other people in need. Since 1972 the Crisis Center has worked to improve the lives of these individuals with a focus on empowerment and long-term safety as well as help with depression, anxiety and trauma. In addition to Taylor Armstrong, other celebrities that support 1736 Crisis Center are Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus.

In the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills we watched Taylor participate in a charity event for the Crisis Center where stars like Annie Duke and Jose Canseco raised money in a poker championship next to RHOBH stars Adrienne Maloof and husband, Paul Nassif. Taylor gave a speech about her childhood history with domestic abuse and was moved to tears, as were many viewers. Upon watching the clip again, it is chilling to see her husband looking on, considering Taylor's charges that he was also physically abusive. There is no way to know whether the pain she felt giving the speech was from events in her distant or recent past, but her speech is an emotional reminder that anyone, no matter how rich or famous, can be a victim of abuse.

To read more about the 1736 Family Crisis Center and for ways to donate to this charitable organization, please visit their website at www.1736familycrisiscenter.org.

Watch the clip of Taylor Armstrong's speech at the 1736 Crisis Center charity event.

If you or someone you know is in need of help, here are a list of 1736 Crisis Center hotlines:
(213)-745-6434
(213)-222-1237
(310)-370-5902
(310)-379-3620
(562)-388-7652