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Gina Ragusa

Gina Ragusa is a veteran of the journalism industry, covering all aspects of entertainment, which includes comedians, musicians, and reality TV. She is an expert on Bravo series including Below Deck and its extensive cast members, The Real Housewives, and Vanderpump Rules. She’s trusted by many readers to provide a true look behind the scenes at the drama of reality TV, but also into real issues, like new relationships, diversity and inclusion among the casts, and overcoming addiction.

Gina’s exclusive interviews give readers a chance to know more about the humanity and essence of the people she speaks with, which helps her to build a unique story every time. Over her career, she’s built a network of insider entertainment sources and connections with industry professionals that provide her with unique insights into breaking news. Read more of her work featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Bastille, Shaggy, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alison Brie, and Derek Hough, to name several.

She admires dark satirists like John Mullaney, David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs, and Jerry Stahl. See Gina’s previous work on TheStreet, Vice, Mic, and Business Insider, along with Muck Rack.

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Kathryn Dennis from ‘Southern Charm’ Rethinks Her Approach to Spending

Kathryn Dennis has had a financial wakeup call as the Southern Charm cast member has made some adjustments to how she spends money. Friends were shocked at how much paper Dennis was dropping this season. From a Rolls Royce to paying $6,600 a month in rent, Dennis was living large. While she comes from family …
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Has Lisa Rinna from ‘RHOBH’ Seen Kim Richards Since They Made Up?

After a lengthy estrangement, Lisa Rinna and Kim Richards from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finally mended fences. The two had a friendship-ending falling out after Rinna casually questioned Richards’ sobriety, but then forgot she discussed it publicly. The final blow came when Rinna tried to make amends by giving Richards a gift for …
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‘RHOBH:’ What Happened to Lisa Vanderpump’s Houseguest, Cedric?

He was the Kato Kaelin of Vanderpump Manor and became a controversial figure on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Lisa Vanderpump’s permanent houseguest, Cedric Martinez was almost like a son to her. The two were like family until they had a painful falling out and Martinez was no longer on the show or in …
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Has Taylor Armstrong from ‘RHOBH’ Found Love Again?

When Taylor Armstrong from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills left the show, she was facing significant heartbreak and tragedy. Armstrong was in the middle of divorcing husband Russell when he committed suicide. Even though Armstrong admitted on the show the couple had a contentious relationship, she was still rocked by the loss of her …
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Why Does Hannah from ‘Below Deck Med’ Address Captain Sandy as ‘Sandy?’

Whether the crew is on Below Deck or Below Deck Mediterranean, they typically refer to the captain as “captain” and their first name. Crew members calling Captain Lee Rosbach “Lee” seem few and far between. But a few crew members have called Captain Sandy Yawn just “Sandy.” When Travis Michalzik casually referred to Yawn as …
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Did Hannah Ferrier and Chef Ben from ‘Below Deck Med’ Date?

Even though chief stew Hannah Ferrier only worked with Chef Ben Robinson for one season of Below Deck Mediterranean, their connection was undeniable. Robinson was the chef only during the first season of Below Deck Med. He and Ferrier had their fair share of arguments, but they also had a romantic spark that was hard …
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Where is Danny Zureikat from the first ‘Below Deck Med’ Today?

Danny Zureikat from Below Deck Mediterranean may have been one of the most polarizing crew members on season one. The giddy deckhand’s zest for life may have been his demise as he is the only one (thus far) fired from the series. His early days on the show portrayed an eager, happy go lucky deckhand …
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‘Below Deck:’ Does Every Yacht Have A Trained Medic On Board?

Below Deck has shown how having a trained medic on staff is critical to maintaining crew and guests’ safety. When Chef Ben Robinson basically sliced off a piece of his hand on Below Deck, bosun Eddie Lucas was quick to provide first aid. Lucas methodically followed protocol to deal with what seemed to be a …
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‘Below Deck Med’ Production Crew Admits Chef Mila Shocked Them

Even though Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean and other crew members have refuted claims that chef Mila Kolomeitseva was a production plant, fans continued to wonder how she ended up on the yacht. Charter guests pay thousands of dollars to vacation on a luxury yacht. So fans, who have grown accustomed to the …
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Is Eddie Lucas from ‘Below Deck’ Still In Yachting?

Below Deck bosun, Eddie Lucas quickly became a fan (and crew) favorite. He appeared in season one as a deckhand but became bosun for seasons two and three. But season three appeared to do a number on the usually calm and steady yachtie. Lucas always seemed to be the voice of reason, often dealing with …
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How Dreamy Are the ‘Southern Charm’ Fairytale Treehouses?

Although there was tension with the ladies on Southern Charm, it quickly melted away when they arrived at their fairytale vacation destination. During an episode of the show, the women decide to take a girls’ trip. They become alarmed when trip organizer, Kathryn Dennis goes MIA. But she shows up immediately before they depart on …
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How Did the ‘RHONY’ Ladies Mess with Ramona Singer in Miami?

The women of The Real Housewives of New York City may have finally gotten their “revenge” on Ramona Singer in Miami. Singer has constantly ditched the ladies for what seems to be more attractive plans. While the ladies are often taken aback and call her out for blowing them off, there is nothing more they …
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Captain Sandy from ‘Below Deck Med’ Reveals How Gross Crew Cabins Can Be

Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean has a reputation for being a pretty fearless leader. But she recently performs one duty that would make even the bravest person think twice about doing. Armed with goggles and a blacklight, Yawn does a full below deck yacht inspection. Cameras caught the level of disarray the vessel …
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‘Below Deck Med:’ Why Is Being Trained at Le Cordon Bleu a Big Deal?

One reason Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean hired Chef Mila Kolomeitseva to cook on Sirocco was because of her culinary training. Yawn was impressed that Kolomeitseva trained at the infamous Le Cordon Bleu. “It’s the best training in the world and she’s a female so I have high hopes,” Yawn said in a …