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I mean, you know what? And actually hearing it, that's like the most humane thing about him. I'm like, maybe I'll try applesauce on a cheeseburger.
I mean, you know what? And actually hearing it, that's like the most humane thing about him. I'm like, maybe I'll try applesauce on a cheeseburger.
I basically read the transcripts. I go to inner city press for everything. And I just like kind of read through the transcripts. And like, even that is crazy because it was almost like, yeah, this dude blew up my car. Molotov cocktail? Like ripped the top of the car in and yeah, threw a Molotov cocktail in, burnt up the car.
I basically read the transcripts. I go to inner city press for everything. And I just like kind of read through the transcripts. And like, even that is crazy because it was almost like, yeah, this dude blew up my car. Molotov cocktail? Like ripped the top of the car in and yeah, threw a Molotov cocktail in, burnt up the car.
And not a wife beater, but a white tee.
And not a wife beater, but a white tee.
I mean, it was very much like walking into that courtroom, I'm going to do my thing, say what I need to say, and then I'm out.
I mean, it was very much like walking into that courtroom, I'm going to do my thing, say what I need to say, and then I'm out.
No, I mean, I think people feel that same way. It's hard because it's such a heavy trial. So it's like hard to have these light moments where Johnny Depp, you know, you can kind of have these light moments where it's like this one, you're like, oh.
No, I mean, I think people feel that same way. It's hard because it's such a heavy trial. So it's like hard to have these light moments where Johnny Depp, you know, you can kind of have these light moments where it's like this one, you're like, oh.
It was at his mansion?
It was at his mansion?
But everyone wanted to go to a white party. It was the party to get invited to. Now it's like Michael, what's his name, up in the Hamptons, that's the party to get invited to. Diddy's white parties were the thing, so it's not surprising that everyone went to them. That's why I'm like, connecting all these celebrities, if they hadn't been invited, you'd be like, they're a loser.
But everyone wanted to go to a white party. It was the party to get invited to. Now it's like Michael, what's his name, up in the Hamptons, that's the party to get invited to. Diddy's white parties were the thing, so it's not surprising that everyone went to them. That's why I'm like, connecting all these celebrities, if they hadn't been invited, you'd be like, they're a loser.
It is, but that's just the thing about Hollywood. You could be taking a picture with someone one day, You don't know that they're a creep like a few years later and then all of a sudden they're on trial and the next thing you know, oh Kiki was at this party. She was at Tom Tom. Longing on so and so.
It is, but that's just the thing about Hollywood. You could be taking a picture with someone one day, You don't know that they're a creep like a few years later and then all of a sudden they're on trial and the next thing you know, oh Kiki was at this party. She was at Tom Tom. Longing on so and so.
Well, yeah. I mean, like this is what you know, we want to follow these things. It's no different than we were following. The OJ trial was a big thing. Like all of these things make, you know, good gossip.
Well, yeah. I mean, like this is what you know, we want to follow these things. It's no different than we were following. The OJ trial was a big thing. Like all of these things make, you know, good gossip.
Probably like a hundred thousand dollar facelift.
Probably like a hundred thousand dollar facelift.
Well, speaking of older women, I'm curious because like, well, I'm just saying you brought up Kris Jenner. I mean, is she sort of like, if you were to pick older women, is she your type? Yeah.
Well, speaking of older women, I'm curious because like, well, I'm just saying you brought up Kris Jenner. I mean, is she sort of like, if you were to pick older women, is she your type? Yeah.
Because it seems like to be a thing in the Bravo boy world. And I know that you went, you were in the people shoot for the Hot Boy Summer and you were with Jesse Solomon. And Jesse Solomon recently was allegedly... Hooking up with Erika Jayne during the upfronts.
Because it seems like to be a thing in the Bravo boy world. And I know that you went, you were in the people shoot for the Hot Boy Summer and you were with Jesse Solomon. And Jesse Solomon recently was allegedly... Hooking up with Erika Jayne during the upfronts.
Yes. And I say that from, again, a gossipy perspective because it would help both of them. I'm sorry. It sounds bad. They both need that headline. And I'm not saying they did it for the headline. But what I'm saying is if you had a hot person and like you had the opportunity to screw them and you knew it couldn't help, it could help with like or wouldn't hurt.
Yes. And I say that from, again, a gossipy perspective because it would help both of them. I'm sorry. It sounds bad. They both need that headline. And I'm not saying they did it for the headline. But what I'm saying is if you had a hot person and like you had the opportunity to screw them and you knew it couldn't help, it could help with like or wouldn't hurt.
What's the downside?
What's the downside?
Because it makes you, Erika Jayne, look like, OK, I can still get these younger men. And it makes you, Jesse, kind of see it. you're appealing to the Bravo demographic. You're feeding the Bravo beast. They're like, oh, all of a sudden, could I get that Jesse's? He likes that older woman.
Because it makes you, Erika Jayne, look like, OK, I can still get these younger men. And it makes you, Jesse, kind of see it. you're appealing to the Bravo demographic. You're feeding the Bravo beast. They're like, oh, all of a sudden, could I get that Jesse's? He likes that older woman.
And even if he does, I mean, we're not, again, this is all good stuff. Now, he hasn't confirmed it. Has he?
And even if he does, I mean, we're not, again, this is all good stuff. Now, he hasn't confirmed it. Has he?
I mean, and you knew all the guys. Well, Tyson Beckford, had you met him before?
I mean, and you knew all the guys. Well, Tyson Beckford, had you met him before?
He was the first like supermodel that I like fell in love with. I was like, who is like God?
He was the first like supermodel that I like fell in love with. I was like, who is like God?
Oh, it was here in L.A.?
Oh, it was here in L.A.?
I'm sure.
I'm sure.
That pack walks in...
That pack walks in...
I can't imagine.
I can't imagine.
But you're a model, so it's like you obviously had to have height. Kiki, do I give off short guy energy? Well, I think I knew because you were a model you weren't going to give me. And also you don't, like you give off. I will say tall, skinny, big dick energy like just like you do.
But you're a model, so it's like you obviously had to have height. Kiki, do I give off short guy energy? Well, I think I knew because you were a model you weren't going to give me. And also you don't, like you give off. I will say tall, skinny, big dick energy like just like you do.
Well, obviously, I'm all hooked on the Valley right now because like it's it's it harkens back to the old VH1 days where I felt like people were just. really messy in the best possible way.
Well, obviously, I'm all hooked on the Valley right now because like it's it's it harkens back to the old VH1 days where I felt like people were just. really messy in the best possible way.
It's true. No, my, yeah, my mom the other day was like, oh, you know, I get to catch your radio show sometimes. And I like, and then I like all of a sudden like shivered. I was like, oh.
It's true. No, my, yeah, my mom the other day was like, oh, you know, I get to catch your radio show sometimes. And I like, and then I like all of a sudden like shivered. I was like, oh.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
I want to meet him. I want to smoke with him.
I want to meet him. I want to smoke with him.
But I'm scared. Exactly. That's why I'm like, I don't know. I can't hang.
But I'm scared. Exactly. That's why I'm like, I don't know. I can't hang.
It depends. Like I like a joint. Like if I'm just like at a party and just like I want to like let it like, yeah, just like kind of go around because I don't, you know, I don't smoke. But it's like you miss the smoking days when you used to smoke cigarettes. But, you know, every once in a while on a weekend, it's like you have a little gummy, very small just to get it started. And then just like.
It depends. Like I like a joint. Like if I'm just like at a party and just like I want to like let it like, yeah, just like kind of go around because I don't, you know, I don't smoke. But it's like you miss the smoking days when you used to smoke cigarettes. But, you know, every once in a while on a weekend, it's like you have a little gummy, very small just to get it started. And then just like.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Absolutely. When you have to put breathing on manual.
Absolutely. When you have to put breathing on manual.
I would have gone to, I probably would have ended up in the hospital.
I would have gone to, I probably would have ended up in the hospital.
No, that's too much. That's crazy. Like, yeah, that would send me to like, but I've like definitely overdosed myself where I've woken up the next morning and thought I was okay. And then I was like, No, I had to go over to my friend and have them take care of me.
No, that's too much. That's crazy. Like, yeah, that would send me to like, but I've like definitely overdosed myself where I've woken up the next morning and thought I was okay. And then I was like, No, I had to go over to my friend and have them take care of me.
Well, I just had to feed the cats and that was hard enough as it was.
Well, I just had to feed the cats and that was hard enough as it was.
I'm asking out into the... I'm not even Jewish and I'm not accepting this because I'm sorry. I've actually had to just mute him out of my feed because I... It's sad, it's sad what's happened to him, but it's just not acceptable and I can't.
I'm asking out into the... I'm not even Jewish and I'm not accepting this because I'm sorry. I've actually had to just mute him out of my feed because I... It's sad, it's sad what's happened to him, but it's just not acceptable and I can't.
I think like, look, I could still listen to his music, but then it got to a point where listening to the music actually was triggering me because it reminded me of him. Because he would just be on these rants and it was actually bothering me because I was like, I don't want you in my feed. Like maybe if I was just listening to the music and you had gone away, it would be okay.
I think like, look, I could still listen to his music, but then it got to a point where listening to the music actually was triggering me because it reminded me of him. Because he would just be on these rants and it was actually bothering me because I was like, I don't want you in my feed. Like maybe if I was just listening to the music and you had gone away, it would be okay.
But you're in my feed. I can't even listen to the music because it's bothering me. But I do agree like... There's people, like, if you go to a museum and, like, those arts, I know some of those artists were some of the most horrible people. But, like, we, like, go and enjoy the art, but, like, we didn't have social media and all these things.
But you're in my feed. I can't even listen to the music because it's bothering me. But I do agree like... There's people, like, if you go to a museum and, like, those arts, I know some of those artists were some of the most horrible people. But, like, we, like, go and enjoy the art, but, like, we didn't have social media and all these things.
I love it.
I love it.
I get it.
I get it.
TBD. Okay. Yeah.
TBD. Okay. Yeah.
I mean, apologies are always a step in the right direction.
I mean, apologies are always a step in the right direction.
Oh, my God. I mean, so much. I mean, I feel like Mormon Wives.
Oh, my God. I mean, so much. I mean, I feel like Mormon Wives.
Well, you were in the middle of the drama that's being played out right now because supposedly Marciano was in here...
Well, you were in the middle of the drama that's being played out right now because supposedly Marciano was in here...
And so, yeah, but I just love that Tom Tom is still at the center of it.
And so, yeah, but I just love that Tom Tom is still at the center of it.
I'm curious, like, do you know... I mean, they're filming the new Vanderpump reboot. Do you know all the people who are... I know some of them.
I'm curious, like, do you know... I mean, they're filming the new Vanderpump reboot. Do you know all the people who are... I know some of them.
I understand that. I just think that when you hand over a crown as heavy as that, if they had just created a new show about servers, we probably would have not. But we have to associate it with Vanderpump Rules and that's very, very hard to separate it. And we're going to be comparing the whole time. I just personally as a cast member would feel like awkward.
I understand that. I just think that when you hand over a crown as heavy as that, if they had just created a new show about servers, we probably would have not. But we have to associate it with Vanderpump Rules and that's very, very hard to separate it. And we're going to be comparing the whole time. I just personally as a cast member would feel like awkward.
Did they reach out to you to like ask advice or anything?
Did they reach out to you to like ask advice or anything?
Not even them. The audience. Everyone.
Not even them. The audience. Everyone.
I'm excited. I was actually going to do a Vanderpump rewatch. I did one, I think, during COVID. And I think I'm going to do another one.
I'm excited. I was actually going to do a Vanderpump rewatch. I did one, I think, during COVID. And I think I'm going to do another one.
Yes. We should actually do a rewatch and then talk about it. See, you guys, I'm good at this shit. I like talking shit.
Yes. We should actually do a rewatch and then talk about it. See, you guys, I'm good at this shit. I like talking shit.
Yeah, when I'm high and then I fucking lose my mind and then I have to be like, no!
Yeah, when I'm high and then I fucking lose my mind and then I have to be like, no!
I don't want to give away because I want you to. Have you watched the movie Companion?
I don't want to give away because I want you to. Have you watched the movie Companion?
Okay, so I don't want to give away, but I love Black Mirror. I love these ideas because I do think that we love AI. I was saying today, the AI baby recreations that they do is like my kryptonite. Every time I see them recreating a scene from a reality show and they're using baby AI, I'm like, oh my God, I love this.
Okay, so I don't want to give away, but I love Black Mirror. I love these ideas because I do think that we love AI. I was saying today, the AI baby recreations that they do is like my kryptonite. Every time I see them recreating a scene from a reality show and they're using baby AI, I'm like, oh my God, I love this.
But then it's like Sarah Connor from Terminator is like, what are you guys doing befriending the AI so much?
But then it's like Sarah Connor from Terminator is like, what are you guys doing befriending the AI so much?
You named it? Is it your girlfriend?
You named it? Is it your girlfriend?
Is she your therapist?
Is she your therapist?
I do. I do use it for like, you know, creating content. I have it like prompt me for like, I want to think of an idea for like a title. And like, I don't use exactly what they give me, but it helps me generate ideas.
I do. I do use it for like, you know, creating content. I have it like prompt me for like, I want to think of an idea for like a title. And like, I don't use exactly what they give me, but it helps me generate ideas.
Wait, you know, a lot of people who are at least I'm thinking of three off the top.
Wait, you know, a lot of people who are at least I'm thinking of three off the top.
I think it is a helpful tool, but I think that if you start making it your only companion, this is where we're going to. I feel like for an adult, I don't think it's as bad. For the children who've never had a relationship before, if AI and chat GPT is their first relationship, we're going to have problems.
I think it is a helpful tool, but I think that if you start making it your only companion, this is where we're going to. I feel like for an adult, I don't think it's as bad. For the children who've never had a relationship before, if AI and chat GPT is their first relationship, we're going to have problems.
And it's happening.
And it's happening.
Okay. Yes. Cheers.
Okay. Yes. Cheers.
Because Selena Gomez is an angel baby that everyone loves. She had more followers than the Kardashians at one point.
Because Selena Gomez is an angel baby that everyone loves. She had more followers than the Kardashians at one point.
playbook but like man i just i've seen some dark dark dark things about hayley because she's so lovely people believe that she was being a mean girl to selena and so it's very it goes deep but i you know i i'm very much like i don't like when i see the girls fighting but i also love when i see the girls fighting from like a content perspective but
playbook but like man i just i've seen some dark dark dark things about hayley because she's so lovely people believe that she was being a mean girl to selena and so it's very it goes deep but i you know i i'm very much like i don't like when i see the girls fighting but i also love when i see the girls fighting from like a content perspective but
I mean, I don't know. Like, I think that there's, I want to see more light stuff, which I think is coming. I feel like we were in a really heavy period for a while. I think like with the Mormon wives and stuff like that, I think we're seeing a lot more lightness come, which is kind of fun. So I'm excited for that. And I'm hoping this kind of future, like,
I mean, I don't know. Like, I think that there's, I want to see more light stuff, which I think is coming. I feel like we were in a really heavy period for a while. I think like with the Mormon wives and stuff like that, I think we're seeing a lot more lightness come, which is kind of fun. So I'm excited for that. And I'm hoping this kind of future, like,
You know, look, I hope that the new sort of wave of people we have Jen at Jen. What is it? Jen and NYC. Those people like. Yes. Maybe we'll see younger people doing stuff. Maybe it could be cool. I don't know. We'll see.
You know, look, I hope that the new sort of wave of people we have Jen at Jen. What is it? Jen and NYC. Those people like. Yes. Maybe we'll see younger people doing stuff. Maybe it could be cool. I don't know. We'll see.
Whose team are you on? Are you I mean, I know that you're friends with all of them.
Whose team are you on? Are you I mean, I know that you're friends with all of them.
Well, I just don't know why Craig is all of a sudden unfollowing everyone and making it a whole thing.
Well, I just don't know why Craig is all of a sudden unfollowing everyone and making it a whole thing.
The first time I saw him in person, first of all, I didn't realize he was so tall. He was someone who gave me short energy. And then when I saw him, I was like, you're so good looking.
The first time I saw him in person, first of all, I didn't realize he was so tall. He was someone who gave me short energy. And then when I saw him, I was like, you're so good looking.
I haven't hung out with him, but I mean.
I haven't hung out with him, but I mean.
Are you going to BravoCon this year?
Are you going to BravoCon this year?
Okay. I'm sure. Yeah. I think they announced that they had the list.
Okay. I'm sure. Yeah. I think they announced that they had the list.
And I want to see, I know he's had to back off, but I want to get black out with Shep at Vegas. And I know he did that last year, but I was working, so I didn't get to party. And this year, I feel like I might be able to party if I go.
And I want to see, I know he's had to back off, but I want to get black out with Shep at Vegas. And I know he did that last year, but I was working, so I didn't get to party. And this year, I feel like I might be able to party if I go.
I mean, if I go, someone's got to send me.
I mean, if I go, someone's got to send me.
I mean, we can hang out at TomTom.
I mean, we can hang out at TomTom.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you.
Detoxification complete.
Detoxification complete.
Cheers. I'm here.
Cheers. I'm here.
We're at TomTom, the infamous TomTom. It is the beginning of Memorial Weekend. I think it's kicking off Pride Week, too, or Pride Weekend or Pride Month is about to happen. So I feel very Vanderpump-y because that was always the kickoff to your show. Exactly.
We're at TomTom, the infamous TomTom. It is the beginning of Memorial Weekend. I think it's kicking off Pride Week, too, or Pride Weekend or Pride Month is about to happen. So I feel very Vanderpump-y because that was always the kickoff to your show. Exactly.
Oh, really?
Oh, really?
Yeah. Nostalgia has to feel so good for you because I don't know, like I always think like the best times to live in L.A. I mean, I would have been way older, but would have been like in the 80s and 90s when like Guns N' Roses and all those people were playing. But the second best time, early 2000s. Yes. And when did you move here?
Yeah. Nostalgia has to feel so good for you because I don't know, like I always think like the best times to live in L.A. I mean, I would have been way older, but would have been like in the 80s and 90s when like Guns N' Roses and all those people were playing. But the second best time, early 2000s. Yes. And when did you move here?
Serial killers were a muck.
Serial killers were a muck.
I mean, I know it has ghosts. It does. Have you seen or heard?
I mean, I know it has ghosts. It does. Have you seen or heard?
Yeah, I just went to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for like a gifting suite and they were in the penthouse and it was a two story penthouse and they have this sunken living room at the top and it is so gorgeous. It's probably built in like the 20s and it just feels like. So cool.
Yeah, I just went to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for like a gifting suite and they were in the penthouse and it was a two story penthouse and they have this sunken living room at the top and it is so gorgeous. It's probably built in like the 20s and it just feels like. So cool.
It's now time for your weekly detox with Tom Schwartz.
It's now time for your weekly detox with Tom Schwartz.
I mean, I feel like I'm here a lot because honestly, like the only men I really enjoy the company of is gay men. So.
I mean, I feel like I'm here a lot because honestly, like the only men I really enjoy the company of is gay men. So.
I need people to not judge me if I'm drunk at 2 p.m. or I'm drunk at 2 a.m. Even though you have to kind of end the night at 2 a.m. in L.A. Everything closes. But day drinking is great here.
I need people to not judge me if I'm drunk at 2 p.m. or I'm drunk at 2 a.m. Even though you have to kind of end the night at 2 a.m. in L.A. Everything closes. But day drinking is great here.
Yeah, most people probably know me as the Talk of Shame. I feel like Kiki Monique is the secondary name, and I feel like they mostly know me... I think I got introduced as a Bravo gossip girl, but I think people now know me as just the news you're nosy about. So whether it's pop culture, true crime, whatever... Yeah, you're ubiquitous now. Yeah.
Yeah, most people probably know me as the Talk of Shame. I feel like Kiki Monique is the secondary name, and I feel like they mostly know me... I think I got introduced as a Bravo gossip girl, but I think people now know me as just the news you're nosy about. So whether it's pop culture, true crime, whatever... Yeah, you're ubiquitous now. Yeah.
It's hard, right? Because you feel like you know these people, you're watching them on TV. And now I'm in a different place because now I actually am getting to know people. I invite them on my show, we talk and stuff. And I think some people assume because I am befriending these people that I'm going easier on them, which is not the case.
It's hard, right? Because you feel like you know these people, you're watching them on TV. And now I'm in a different place because now I actually am getting to know people. I invite them on my show, we talk and stuff. And I think some people assume because I am befriending these people that I'm going easier on them, which is not the case.
It's more that once you start getting close with people, they start letting you in into certain things that you wouldn't normally know behind the scenes. And so you have a different perspective on things you might see on camera. And that's just it makes it easier, I think, to report.
It's more that once you start getting close with people, they start letting you in into certain things that you wouldn't normally know behind the scenes. And so you have a different perspective on things you might see on camera. And that's just it makes it easier, I think, to report.
I think you just created it and I love it.
I think you just created it and I love it.
Well, that's really good that you feel that because I feel like some people don't. I feel like I know that you're close with Jax. He does not really like it. Have you ever been blocked by Jax? I'm curious.
Well, that's really good that you feel that because I feel like some people don't. I feel like I know that you're close with Jax. He does not really like it. Have you ever been blocked by Jax? I'm curious.
Only a couple times. One time, Julia from Ladies of London, who I think is coming back onto Real Housewives of London, she got mad at me because I didn't like her take on Meghan Markle and she wanted me to take it down and I just did it and then she blocked me.
Only a couple times. One time, Julia from Ladies of London, who I think is coming back onto Real Housewives of London, she got mad at me because I didn't like her take on Meghan Markle and she wanted me to take it down and I just did it and then she blocked me.
Yes. I think it's like normal. I think it's healthy. I think that everyone does it. And like, If you don't do it I think I don't know I feel like it's like it's a healthy human thing to do.
Yes. I think it's like normal. I think it's healthy. I think that everyone does it. And like, If you don't do it I think I don't know I feel like it's like it's a healthy human thing to do.
And I think also on top of it in Hollywood in L.A. you know. People want you to talk about them. A lot of times their publicists will reach out to make sure you're talking about them.
And I think also on top of it in Hollywood in L.A. you know. People want you to talk about them. A lot of times their publicists will reach out to make sure you're talking about them.
Because you're not relevant if people aren't talking about you anymore. And at the end of the day, you want to make a paycheck. And the only way you can make a paycheck is still being relevant.
Because you're not relevant if people aren't talking about you anymore. And at the end of the day, you want to make a paycheck. And the only way you can make a paycheck is still being relevant.
I know. Oh my God, they're starting the music.
I know. Oh my God, they're starting the music.
Yeah. I mean, this is a big weekend for them. I mean, they got to draw the people in and they need the music.
Yeah. I mean, this is a big weekend for them. I mean, they got to draw the people in and they need the music.
It's weird. But has that happened? I mean, I don't think that, in West Hollywood, I don't feel like I've ever encountered that.
It's weird. But has that happened? I mean, I don't think that, in West Hollywood, I don't feel like I've ever encountered that.
So do you, who do you gossip with when you gossip?
So do you, who do you gossip with when you gossip?
No, I mean, I think in the beginning, when we heard everything, when he got raided and all of that, and all of those things, the baby, all of that, it was very much like, oh my God, this guy's the devil. He's going down. This is so bad. Machiavellian.
No, I mean, I think in the beginning, when we heard everything, when he got raided and all of that, and all of those things, the baby, all of that, it was very much like, oh my God, this guy's the devil. He's going down. This is so bad. Machiavellian.
And then he gets locked up. He doesn't get bail. So he's been in a Brooklyn jail cell this whole time. So we're thinking, obviously, it's the feds. They have evidence. This guy's going to be R. Kelly. He's going to be in prison forever.
And then he gets locked up. He doesn't get bail. So he's been in a Brooklyn jail cell this whole time. So we're thinking, obviously, it's the feds. They have evidence. This guy's going to be R. Kelly. He's going to be in prison forever.
now as I'm listening to the trial and it's, you know, sex trafficking, you know, racketeering and I'm hearing the testimony, I'm like, I'm hearing a lot of like freaky bedroom behavior. Yes.
now as I'm listening to the trial and it's, you know, sex trafficking, you know, racketeering and I'm hearing the testimony, I'm like, I'm hearing a lot of like freaky bedroom behavior. Yes.
Oh my God. I mean, you know, one girl said she was assaulted by Diddy, but she said when he took his pants down, she felt a little relieved because his penis was, was basically the size of a Tootsie Roll.
Oh my God. I mean, you know, one girl said she was assaulted by Diddy, but she said when he took his pants down, she felt a little relieved because his penis was, was basically the size of a Tootsie Roll.