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Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e6) "Enough is Enough". Vic continues to fight with Caroline wearing the same clothes and Caroline's sister encourages her to leave this loser. Tynisha, the worst sugar baby on the planet, has still not talked to Dr. Eric. Dr. Eric meets with Dr. Selika who tells him to pull it together. Drew and Janet make up and we wonder why he just doesn't open a gym instead of making a logo for a non-existent clothing brand. Kent agrees to fly Jay-Anne to see her family in the...

Mary Payne and Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) delve into a Netflix true crime documentary, Death of a Pastor's Wife. We both knew a little, but not a lot, about this case going in, and we think the documentary is very well done. This three-part documentary delves into the death of Mica Miller and the suspicion surrounding her super creepy husband, whom we describe as a groomer, a sex-obsessed weirdo, a gaslighter, a religious abuser, a physical abuser, a financial abuser, an emotional abuser, a cuckold with a taste for people of the street, a narcissistic asshole and last but...

Mary Payne and Kimberly wear their best wedding veils and chat about the season finale of 90 Day Fiance (s12e18) "Am I Ready For Forever?". On this episode, it's wedding time for most of our couples! Catie and Josh actually tie the knot and her main goal is to get to the reception so she can drink and try to make out with someone's date. Debby and Mido apparently consummated their marriage and it was "so-so". Ashia and Maxwell say goodbye at the airport and she says their wedding night was like trying to fit an airplane into a car...

Mary Payne talks to Keisha about the latest episode of WeTv's Age Inappropriate (s1e5) "Reality Check". On this episode, Janet is still mad at Drew because he spoke to a woman. In case you missed the point, it was HER MILESTONE 60TH BIRTHDAY. Jay-Anne and Kent say goodbye to her mom, Sonia. Sonia has told Jay-Anne that she really wants her to re-think this marriage because Kent is too controlling. Kai and Brooke do a photo shoot and find out that her son, Zachary (20), will be moving in with them. And finally, Vic and his grand-daughter/girlfriend, Caroline, go...

Mary Payne and Keisha chat about a stellar season of Love is Blind UK (s3e11) and a short and sweet reunion episode! On this episode, we learn everyone is happy (except Cuba and Ryan). The couples are all together and in love. Yasmin and Jordan are best friends. Cuba and Ryan hate each other and she throws some shade, which we loved. We will never find out what Jack truly did that night after Faye's birthday, but she's moved on, her parents have moved on, Jack has moved on - and so we have moved on!

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Mary Payne and Kimberly break down 90 Day Fiance (s12e17) "Are We Really Doing This?" Ashia and Maxwell (with a man wig) get married and Rod DOES attend. Mido and Debby get married and we HOPE they are going to consummate, but he's full of jokes, so who knows. Thomas and Paula prepare for their big day but neither one of them is 100% on board. Catie and Josh get ready for their wedding day and we hope Catie blurts out PENIS at the wedding. Mallorie has a hard talk with her mom and later, Rasit meets her mom and bursts...

Mary Payne and Keisha talk about Kent, one of the cast members, commenting on YouTube and then we recap! On this episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e4) "Trouble in Paradise" - Kai puts on his big boy pants and calls his mother. Brooke is so proud! Tynisha, the most boring human, gets kicked out of both of their homes by Dr. Eric. A woman flirts with Drew's arms at Janet's 60th birthday party and Janet acts super jealous. And finally, Jay-Anne's mom visits, and Kent and Jay-Anne continue to fight over the same 2 things repeatedly. The good news is...

Mary Payne and Keisha finish up this super fast and fun season of Love is Blind UK (s3e9) "Are You Ready For The Real World?" with our wedding outfit try-ons, along with the Stag Do and Hen Do and then - we start the weddings! Next week - the reunion!

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Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s1216) "Last Fling Before the Ring." Thomas and Paula are NOT getting along before their wedding day, and she is threatening to go back to Brazil. Ashia tells production that NO DEMON will keep her from her wedding (like, Rod) and God talks to Ashia, so Ashia is always right. Josh has a mid-day Stag Do and later tries to tell Catie in no uncertain terms that he DOES NOT want an open marriage. Mallorie and Rasit have their bachelor and bachelorette parties and we find out Mallorie's...

Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e3) "Broken Promises". On the episode, Kent again tells Jay-Anne he lied when he said she could return to her home country 2 times a year, but then suggests she bring her mom over for a two-week visit (that will save money!). Tynisha and her friend Kortney ambush Eric and his buddy Lionel (whom he met on a "lady trip") with some paperwork, and later Eric says he may need to dump Tynisha. Janet lets Drew go out for a night but he must be home by 11 p...

Mary Payne and Keisha dive into the new FANTASTIC season of Love is Blind UK, season 3. On this episode we chat about episodes 1 and 2 - and all of the other recaps will be on Pink Shade Prime (subscribe below!). On Love is Blind UK (s3e1) "Gotta Stop Telling These Girls I Love Them," we meet Jack, who is torn between bougie Ciara and sweet (gorgeous) Faye. Ciara is a shit stirrer and Jack is full ADHD. We also meet hot Ajay, who also likes Ciara. Joseph is torn between flirty Chevanique and down to earth Francesa and he moans...

Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest 90 Day Fiance cast gossip and then we break down the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e15) "It's Better to Bend Than Break". Catie is a Bridezilla and jokes that her vows will include "I won't take another lover," which is obviously hilarious. Debby was worried that her golden child, Caden, wouldn't come to the wedding but he finally showed up! Caden is not impressed with Mido and/or his jokes, and we agree. Marissa and Edward continue their argument in a restaurant and they just need a mediator to help with...

Mary Payne and Keisha delve into the Mommy Issue Monday / No Money Monday with the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e2) "Broken Promises". On this episode, Tynisha continues to be the worst gold digger of all time. Vic may have a coke problem (allegedly) and Caroline seems like a wet blanket. Brooke explains to Kai how to talk to his own mother. And we meet a new couple: Jay-Anne (33) and Kent (61). They have 3 kids and she doesn't know how to drive, has no job and no way to get money. She wants to visit her family but he is...

Mary Payne talks with her buddy Doug Budin about a bunch of nonsense (mattress covers, medicine cabinets, fun facts and trivia) and we also chat in depth about Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip / RHUGT! Be sure to follow Doug @dougbudin on Instagram

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Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e14) "On Borrowed Time". On this episode, Marissa is nice to Edward and then immediately reverts to being mean as a snake. Debby meets with her friends who are not thrilled she and Mido might actually get married. Thomas acts like a real controlling weirdo with Paula's family and they are all wondering why the hell she's marrying this guy. Ashia meets with Godbrother Rod and "Aunt" Kathy who question her upcoming marriage to Maxwell and the meeting doesn't go well. Finally, Catie asks Josh if he...

Mary Payne and Keisha delve into the first episode of a NEW series on WeTV called Age Inappropriate (s1e1) "Mind the Gap". On this episode we meet 4 of the 5 featured couples. First up are Tynisha (33) and Dr. Eric (74). They purchased their dream house but not moved in because she lacks decorating skills. She's mad she's not on the deed of the house or in his will (she is Wife #5). Next up is Vic (50) and Caroline (24). We deem these 2 the creepiest. She appears to be 14 years old and he appears his exact age and it's giving white van stranger danger...

Mary Payne and Kimberly tackle a GREAT new show on TLC Double Lives of Suburban Wives (s1e1) "Risky Business". On this first episode, we meet our narrator, Tammy, who is known online as Erika Swings. We also meet Macy, who is known as Church Girl. We also get to know Brianna, the most famous of these content creating moms. So far, we love the style of this show and have high hopes!

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Mary Payne chats with friend Deanna Cheng about the latest happenings with Bravo and pop culture. We chat about The Valley (good), RHOC (not good), Next Gen NYC (she loves it), House of Stassi (she loves it), and RHUGT coming up (Deanna is on it!) Follow Deanna @themontagequeen and if you book a montage, use code Pink Shade for 5% off!

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Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e13) "Do I Stay or Do I Go?" Marissa and Edward make a list of things they need and set a 2 week timeline to decide if they will get married. Ashia and Maxwell discuss their wedding plans and later Rod grills Maxwell about his intentions with Ashia. Catie goes to her bachelorette party and declares she wants an open marriage so she can continue to make out with who she wants. Shea and Annabelle do Zumba and later - Annabelle tries on a wedding veil while Allison...

Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the end of the season, what's coming up on the show, how Sicily is a part of Italy and then we recap! On the season finale of Love After Lockup (s7e18) "Toe Rings and Poly Flings," Rich is surprised to see Felicia but later tells her he's not SURE if they should be together. (closing card says she's back with an ex and he proved he was divorced). Dia sends Cyrus to fight Jaden and is disappointed when he doesn't (closing card says he's in jail but we will see them on Life...

Mary Payne chats with Jason Zeffir (author, Zombies of the Upper East Side) about his book and of course, Bravo! We discuss The Valley, RHOC, new RHONY, RHORI and the new series on E! "The Golden Life" with our OG New York gals! Follow Jason on Instagram @jasonzeffir

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Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e12) "So Help Me God". On this episode, Mallorie tries on wedding dresses and talks about her childhood trauma. Thomas and Paula head back to California after visiting his dad and stepmom, and Paula still thinks it will be ok if all the parents attend the wedding (it won't be). Ashia's family arrives in Nigeria and Rod calls Maxwell a scammer. Catie and Josh work on wedding plans and she totally discounts his feelings about all his belongings being stuck in customs. Mido pulls a prank on...

On this episode of Love After Lockup (s7e17) "The Math Ain't Mathin" with Keisha, we find out we have one episode left! Also, Rich got arrested and spend 6 days in jail and Felicia and her SICILIAN family are headed his way! Hollywood Red aka Charlie Red picks up Hilary at the prison and it's all very odd. Keirsten and Kore work out their issues but then Kore squeals to Brady that Keirsten came over to her log cabin. Finally, Bonita and GG meet and Moo Moo is left running around the city. Stay tuned until the end for Keisha's...

Mary Payne chats with Melissa Reich (aka Your Bish Therapist) about the latest in pop culture and Bravo news. We chat about Jenna Keough's GoFundMe vs. Kenny and Armando's GoFundMe. We discuss Danny from The Valley and his problem with Janet. We chat about the ladies of RHOC and Riley on Next Gen NYC. Be sure to follow Melissa  @Yourbishtherapist 

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Mary Payne talks to Paula from Paula and Thomas on 90 Day Fiance (s12). We dive into her love of miniature items and manifestation. We chat about her very successful piercing business in Brazil. She reveals why Thomas has such an issue with a couch and a dresser, and she shares his backstory with his parents. Follow Paula on Instagram @justpaulinha and @piercingjoia.

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This is part 2 of a 2-part episode.

Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the most recent episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e11) "Meeting the Family" and it's a good one! On this episode, Rasit and Brandy make up (like real men do). Marissa basically tells her friends she thinks Edward is too stupid for her to marry. Ashia and Maxwell invite their family from Alabama to their wedding and give them 5 full days to make it to Nigeria (nothing like the last minute to plan international travel)! Catie and Josh arrive in California where we meet Catie's parents...

This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.

Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the most recent episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e11) "Meeting the Family" and it's a good one! On this episode, Rasit and Brandy make up (like real men do). Marissa basically tells her friends she thinks Edward is too stupid for her to marry. Ashia and Maxwell invite their family from Alabama to their wedding and give them 5 full days to make it to Nigeria (nothing like the last minute to plan international travel)! Catie and Josh arrive in California where we meet Catie's parents...

Mary Payne and Keisha talk about the latest episode of Love After Lockup (s716) "Skating Around the Truth". We meet a new couple, Charlie and Hilary. Charlie looks like a broke down Steven Tyler and Hilary is a former "model". Dia and Cyrus arrive home after his mom refuses to see him and then her mom interrogates him. Keirsten fights with Kore (aka Corey) about Brady's kids. Kayleigh and Micheal make up, for now. Moo Moo tries to take both of his girlfriends roller skating but is in the process of getting caught. And, we think Bonita is a superstar!<...

Mary Payne chats with her inappropriate buddy, Ace Fanning, about all things pop culture and Bravo. We chat about RHOC, RHORI, RHOA, our hatred of Danny on The Valley and also, Plathville. Ace has some real strong opinions and we laugh so hard his headphones fall off. Twice.

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Kimberly is back and ready to talk about 90 Day Fiance (s12e10) "I'm Questioning Everything" with Mary Payne. On this episode, Catie talks to her buddy about her possible drinking problem. Maxwell's family tells Ashia she's old but then comes around and blesses the marriage after she speaks in tongues. Marissa is mean to Edward about the trash cans and also tells him (and her mom) that she has doubts about the marriage. Shea continues partying at THE LAKE and Annabelle has had it with him. Mido won't tell Debby he loves her and has totally manipulated her into thinking...