'DC Housewives' a Snoozer?

The DC Housewives inaugural season is over, and aren't we glad?!?!

When you compare the ladies of DC to the Atlanta, New Jersey and now Beverly Hills wives, the District was a snoozer.

Even Michaele Salahi's wild antics pale in comparison to NeNe Leak's gregarious Southern-accented rhetoric (i.e. her over-the-top confrontation with hubby, Greg, where she roars at him: "You have done me WRONG as your wife!").

And catty Cat? Total snoozer compared to Tardy for the Party's Kim Zolciak and New Jersey's Teresa "Table Flipper" Guidice.

That is what the DC housewives seem to be missing: the nail-biting drama, suspense and wildin' out behavior that has made Bravo's Real Housewives franchise the guilty pleasure of millions of viewers nationwide.

If there is a season 2, what changes should there be? Here's my rundown after watching part 2 of Thursday night's reunion episode:

Michaele Salahi

Miss Independent - She's under her husband Tareq's mischievous spell, which could explain her lies -- from the alleged White House invite to her claim she was a Redskins cheerleader. But is there goodness in Michaele's heart? Does she really have Multiple Sclerosis? Maybe it'll be worth a second season to find out.

Cat Oummanney

Rude Jude - Remember Rude Jude, the infamously impolite guest on  The Jenny Jones Show? Well, Cat is the British version of that guy, only she can't take the insults as well as she dishes them out. Will she break down and cry at another encounter with straight-talker Erika? I'd sure like to see a more self-aware Cat in season 2.

Lynda Erkiletian

The Greek Chorus - She's the only DC Housewife who seems to speak the reasonable truth about the haps and mishaps that occurred between the ladies on the show. Micheale does need a burger and fries, and I'm not mad at Lynda for saying it... or for calling Tareq slime in part 2 of the reunion episode. I'm also not mad at her taste in men. Would definitely like to her relationship with her chocolate man candy, Ebong Eka, develop in season 2.

Mary Amons

The Super Mom - The season opens with Mary focused in on her 5 children during a family photo shoot. And she doesn't veer too far away from that theme, unless it's for a bottle of wine. Yes, super mom gets happy with the 'reds' and the 'whites,' doesn't she? And can you really blame her? She has 5 kids! I guess we can't really blame lovable Mary for her "Salons need to be integrated... my sistah!" comment either. Maybe we can see Ms. Amons actually integrate a salon in season 2.

Stacie Turner

The Thinker - There's a famous statue in Paris of a man thinking really hard. That's Stacie. Yes, she comes across really well on the show -- she makes good points and speaks the truth -- but there's no spontaneity like Lynda. Great for the corporate world... maybe not so great for reality TV. Would like to see Stacie take some cues from her ultra camera-comfy hubby and liven up a little in season 2.


I'm not bashing these ladies.... I'm just sayin'.

And now, in other totally unrelated news...

If you're on housewife overload and looking for something else to watch this weekend, then check out the new Matt Damon movie, Hereafter...

DC on Heels attended a special screening of the flick and it was totally spooky, super interesting, sometimes sad (bring tissues), but definitely worth it! You will be psyched!



xoxo,

Markette

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Real Housewives Drama, Beyonce Sightings & Hillary's Hair, Oh My!!

"Now I know the process and I know that I need to watch the wine bottles..." 

These famous last words are from Real Housewives of DC star Mary Amons who tells PopEater.com that if the show is renewed for a second a season, then she'll be more careful about what she does and what she says (remember her, "Salons need to be integrated" comment?).

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

Someone who will go anywhere and not care (at least about her hair) is Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

At a meeting at the United Nations this past Sunday, the former first lady-turned-senator-turned-presidential candidate caught major flack for wearing her hair up in a clip.

Some critics said the style was "severe," while others said the clip just "doesn't cut it" for a woman of her stature. But as a busy working woman myself, who admittedly doesn't have one hundredth of the responsibilities of Clinton, I say give her a break!

Kathie Lee Gifford seems to agree: "She's busy and hair is not first on her list," said Gifford on Today.

Many of us have had those bad hair days. I know I've had my fair share, when there wasn't a ceramic flat iron within a 3-mile radius that could keep the flyaways at bay... so I'm kind of OK with Clinton caring more about getting to her meeting at the U.N. on time, than blowing out her hair and showing up 30 minutes late.

And speaking of showing up... 

Guess which superstar crashed a block party in New Jersey this weekend?!?!?!

 

Yep, Lady B herself, Beyonce crashed a block party in West Orange, N.J. while she and hubby Jay-Z were in the neighborhood visiting his mom.

No word yet on if any of the people seen in this clip will be recruited as back-up dancers for her next music video.

And if you wanna know where Beyonce crashes when she comes to D.C., then look no further than this vid:

Apparently, Beyonce dines downtown at Georgia Brown's on 15th St. every time she comes to the nation's capital.

I happened to be sitting at the table next to her, Jay-Z and two (really big) bodyguards and captured the video above after dinner.

Not sure what she ate on that night, but a source at the restuarant tells me she only eats boneless, skinless chicken breast in order to keep her dancer's body in tip-top shape.

Somebody... order me a chicken cutlet... I'm going on The Beyonce Diet!

xoxo,

Markette, on Twitter @dconheels

Top Ten Top Models, Housewives Party, and DC Celebrtiy Doppelganger!

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL DC TRYOUTS: DOWN TO THE TOP TEN!!!!

It's down to the wire. DC auditions for ANTM Cycle 16 has narrowed it down to 10 wannabe hopefuls. Cast your vote NOW only on DC50tv.com home of the CW. Who do you think has what it takes to make it through out of this bunch? I'm loving fresh faced beauty #3, but that's just my opinion. Overall, what do you think of this group? Do you know somebody who has what it takes to sashay there way on the catwalk and get in front of Tyra and company as America's Next Top model???

And speaking of fierce-- tomorrow DC Houswives will be dishing out the drama on screen and maybe even off ?!!!

DC on HEELS has learned that there's a plethora of parties between the housewives. According to an article by Emily Miller of humanevents.com the Salahi's will be hosting a separate after-party following the exclusive premiere hosted by Bravo and Half Yard productions (being held at the Madison Hotel.) The screening party is for close friends of the housewives (who will all be in attendance) and media will be limited. Then after that, the Salahi's will be hosting their own party at EFN lounge, while the other four housewives Amons, Erkiletian, Ommanney and Turner are hosting their after-party event with Washington Life Magazine at Buddha Bar.

Either way and either party you attend... the DC Houswives will be sure to entertain. All drama aside it's just suppose to be fun lighthearted entertainment for your viewing pleasure. Nobody is saving lives here, so let's all just watch the show, attend the parties and ENJOY it! It is ENTERTAINMENT after all.

DC DOPPELGANGER: CELEBRITY LOOK- ALIKE

Coming in at the number one spot with 96% is the bootylicious and talented triple threat Mrs. Beyonce Knowles or is it Beyonce Z? Either way that's what the face recognition ran for the lovely Oh My Goff.

Runner-ups include fellow news reporter and journalist Katie Couric, actress Kate Bosworth, and my personal favorite Doritoes spokes gal and former Miss USA Ali Landry! Hey I wish my doppelganger would put me with a former Miss USA! Ok what are your thoughts? Was the face recognition spot on or what? I can def. see a blend of Landry and Couric with a dash of Bosworth and Knowles.

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