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Bethenny Frankel is saying goodbye to Real Housewives once again.

The 48-year-old Real Housewives of New York City star will leave the long-running franchise ahead of its 12th season, Variety reported on Wednesday (August 21).

“I have decided to leave the Housewives franchise to explore my next chapter. It’s time to move on and focus on my daughter, my philanthropy and my production partnership with Mark Burnett, producing and starring in shows which represent a shift in the conversation for women. With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have. My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride. I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come,” she said in a statement.

Bethenny started on the show in its premiere season during 2008 before leaving the show in 2010. She rejoined during Season 7 in 2015, and has stayed on for the series up until this upcoming season.

Bethenny Frankel is remembering her late on-again, off-again boyfriend Dennis Shields.

The 48-year-old Real Housewives of New York City star took to Instagram on Saturday (August 10) to pay tribute to Dennis one year after his death.

“One year ago today, I woke up to a beautiful sunny day with @biggysmallz by the pool, and my world crumbled and turned upside down in an instant,” Bethenny began her post along with a photo of Dennis and her dogs Biggy and Smallz. “A man Dennis, who I loved and respected, who was in my life for 30 years unexpectedly passed away.”

Bethenny continued: “Dennis insisted we adopt biggy AND smallz for my daughter Peanut. He simply couldn’t imagine separating them. We racked our brains staying up late coming up with the perfect name for two dogs from the same litter with very different body types. Thing 1 & Thing 2 was an option but Peanut found it degrading. Lenny & Squiggy was a good one but I knew it would only appeal to the over 40 set. Then at 5am, Dennis was waiting for me to wake up and in his stronger than Tequila New Yawk accent said “BIGGY AND SMALLZ” and two stars were born. He loved these dogs and the feelings were mutual. They were particularly fond of his salty bald head.”

Dennis was found dead of an apparent overdose back in August 2018.

“At times, it seemed like he and they spoke the same language and they were the only ones who understood him. He was a loving, sweet, gentle, brilliant, complicated, hilarious, creative and supportive man. He is missed terribly by so many but lives on in his friends and family and furry loved ones,” Bethenny added. “I am a different person and in a different emotional place than I was a year ago, and the wounds have begun to heal but the scar will remain on my heart forever. RIP, August 10. #Unforgettable.”

Bethenny Frankel isn’t putting up with any nonsense.

The 48-year-old Real Housewives of New York City star has been enjoying her summer with boyfriend Paul Bernon, and has been documenting it on social media.

Earlier this week, Bethenny shared a cute selfie on Instagram with Paul captioning the post, “‘I like me better when I’m with you’ ✨❌❤️⭕️”

Not too long after posting the photo, a fan commented on it asking, “how old is he.”

Bethenny Frankel decided to clap back, writing, “he is 12. i go to prison next season. #watchwhathappens.”

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Bethenny Frankel is honoring her late on/off boyfriend Dennis Shields.

The 48-year-old Real Housewives of New York City star took to Instagram on Father’s Day (June 16) to honor the late banker, thanking him for his role in her daughter Bryn‘s life.

“Happy Father’s Day,” Bethenny captioned the photo of Dennis and her 9-year-old daughter in the ocean. “In memory of Dennis, a man who was a father of five beautiful children and a beautiful influence in my daughter’s life.”

Dennis was found dead of an apparent overdose back in August 2018.

Bethenny shares Bryn with ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

Karlie Kloss is all smiles as she joins Christian Siriano at the one year anniversary celebration of the designer’s The Curated NYC boutique on Tuesday night (May 21) at the boutique in New York City.

The 26-year-old model donned a chic white blazer-dress as she stepped out to support her Project Runway co-star at the party.

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Also stepping out for the event was Veep‘s Anna Chlumsky and Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel.

FYI: Bethenny and Karlie are both wearing Christian Siriano outfits.

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Honoree Taraji P. Henson is all smiles at Variety’s Power Of Women: New York event!

The 48-year-old Empire actress looked chic at the event, presented by Lifetime, at Cipriani Midtown on Friday (April 5) in New York City.

She was joined by fellow honorees Kacey Musgraves, Bette Midler, and Christiane Amanpour.

Presenters included CBS This Morning‘s Gayle King, Gloria Bell actress Julianne Moore, and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon (wearing some interesting tiny props on his fingers). The Daily Show comedian Michelle Wolf hosted the event.

Also in attendance were Bethenny & Fredrik‘s Bethenny Frankel, journalist Carole Radziwill, “Babe” singer Jennifer Nettles, Freak Show actress Trudie Styler, and Ashley Graham, who had fun with fellow model Gigi Hadid while inside.

Taraji was brought to tears during her speech while discussing mental health in the black community. Watch it below! (See Gigi‘s speech here.)

Audi was a premiere sponsor of the event, and the official wine partner was JNSQ. Additional sponsors included Shea Moisture, iHeart Media, and Icelandic Glacial.

FYI: Taraji is wearing Off-White with Sergio Rossi shoes. Kacey is wearing a Calvin Klein 205W39NYC dress and clutch, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Irene Neuwirth jewels. Julianne is wearing Chloe. Ashley is wearing Cushnie with a Lala Lexa clutch.

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Reality star Bethenny Frankel has a “not appropriate for the office” theory about Pete Davidson, his ex Ariana Grande, and his rumored current flame Kate Beckinsale.

Bethenny tweeted, “So Pete Davidson was engaged to the sexy & talented @ArianaGrande and is now dating the beyond stunning @KateBeckinsale? So I guess it’s clear that he shoots diamonds out of his [privates]?”

She continued, “He is probably nice & funny & sensitive which women like. Cute and sweet. And the diamond D doesn’t hurt I reckon.”

Ariana and Pete split up in the Fall of 2018, and Pete and Kate have recently been linked.