Courtenay Semel, actress, Executive Producer of the new movie; The Sinners, entrepreneur & Hollywood social lite royalty chats being the original OG of reality TV, how she grew up with and bffs with the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and why the Hollywood Brat Pack started.  Courtenay gives us exclusive details in a 3 hour chat (part 1 and part 2) about how she had to work super hard because of who her father was in Hollywood to create a name for herself, how she got casted on The Hills: New Beginnings and why she was replaced.  Courtenay speaks on her friendship with Mischa Barton & why her and Caroline D’amore aren’t on speaking terms.  Courtenay also takes us back to how she started reality tv before we knew about reality tv. Courtenay opens up about what inspired her to be an executive producer on this new film: The Sinners and where in store for her next.  Courtenay also chats with us on her thoughts on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barkers relationship/engagement!   Courtenay also opens up about her being a lesbian and the LGBTQ community saving her and allowing her to be authentic self back in a time when it was really hard and challenging to be open about being a lesbian.  Courtenay gets honest on how she coped with her mental health during her challenging years in Hollywood and how she had to navigate through the media & more!  Courtenay gives us tips on how we can become a Hollywood mogul and how she is against cancel culture!  Make sure to follow @Courtenaysemel on all social media platforms for more info.   

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Episode # 73: Part 2: Courtenay Semel chats her new movie; The Sinners, the real truth behind The Hills: New Beginnings & why she’s the original OG of reality TV & Hollywood Royalty!

Courtenay Semel, actress, Executive Producer of the new movie; The Sinners, entrepreneur & Hollywood social lite royalty chats being the original OG of reality TV, how she grew up with and bffs with the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and why the Hollywood Brat Pack started.  Courtenay gives us exclusive details in a 3 hour chat (part 1 and part 2) about how she had to work super hard because of who her father was in Hollywood to create a name for herself, how she got casted on The Hills: New Beginnings and why she was replaced.  Courtenay speaks on her friendship with Mischa Barton & why her and Caroline D’amore aren’t on speaking terms.  Courtenay also takes us back to how she started reality tv before we knew about reality tv. Courtenay opens up about what inspired her to be an executive producer on this new film: The Sinners and where in store for her next.  Courtenay also chats with us on her thoughts on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barkers relationship/engagement!   Courtenay also dishes on what it was like being the daughter of Yahoo’s CEO, Terry Semel’s daughter and how it did and didn’t help her with open doors in Hollywood & the Entertainemnt business.  Courtenay also opens up about her being a lesbian and the LGBTQ community saving her and allowing her to be authentic self back in a time when it was really hard and challenging to be open about being a lesbian.  Courtenay gets honest on how she coped with her mental health during her challenging years in Hollywood and how she had to navigate through the media & more!  Courtenay gives us tips on how we can become a Hollywood mogul and how she is against cancel culture!  Make sure to follow @Courtenaysemel on all social media platforms for more info.   

Episode # 72: Part 1: Courtenay Semel chats her new movie; The Sinners, the real truth behind The Hills: New Beginnings & why she’s the original OG of reality TV & Hollywood Royalty!

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star, Sutton Strake stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Housewives this season, her thoughts on Erika Jayne and where they stand now & The Sutton Concept.  Sutton opens up about the challenges she faced this season of Beverly Hills. She clarifies her thoughts on the whole Erika Jayne story this season and gives us advice on what we should know and understand when we marry our significant others.  Sutton also clarifies her bringing Lisa Rhinna & Harry Hamlin to Elton John Charity event and where her and Lisa stand.   Sutton chats her new fashion designers that is included in her Sutton Concept.  Sutton also teases what we should expect from the 4 part compelling reunion on Bravo TV starting every Wednesday at 8pm.   

Episode # 71: Sutton Stracke chats The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Sutton Concept & her thoughts on Erika Jayne this season!

 To All My Chanel in the City Fans!! Special bonus episode for you all to check out a new podcast I am digging!!! I’m excited to tell you about a great podcast I can’t get enough of with Actor & Comedian Alec Mapa along with professional psychotherapist, Matthew Dempsey called: Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist   This laugh-out-loud podcast explores the pursuit of mental health and wellness in a hilarious and compassionate way.       Everyone’s trying to survive in a world that’s turned upside down, but beneath the surface, we’re all a HOT MESS and the healing           process can trigger intense feelings.  In each episode Alec and Matthew zero in on an ISSUE OF THE DAY to compare and despair uncertainties, anxiety of social media, body image, aging in a youth-obsessed culture, and unaddressed conflict that may be HOLDING YOU BACK.  I’m about to play you a clip of HOT MESS with the world-famous drag queen, star of the hit show “UNHhhh” and host of the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, Trixie Mattel.  The three have a fascinating conversation on the topic of elastic thinking, what exactly it means and how it can help us to heal.  Trixie opens up about her abusive childhood including the surprising story of where the name Trixie originated. Trixie also opens up about the generational and cultural trauma that impacted her upbringing and about being half Ojibwe and yet also feeling culturally white. Trixie’s raw honesty and biting humor make this episode a must-hear! While you’re listening be sure to follow, subscribe and review Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!     Trixie Mattel- Elastic Thinking- In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matthew welcome world-famous drag queen, star of the hit show “UNHhhh” and host of the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, the hilarious Trixie Mattel. The three have a fascinating conversation on the topic of elastic thinking, what exactly it means and how it can help us to heal. Alec and Matt share how they have overcome trauma in their own lives and the tools they’ve used to build personal resilience. Trixie opens up about her abusive childhood including the surprising story of where the name Trixie originated. Trixie also opens up about the generational and cultural trauma that impacted her upbringing and about being half Ojibwe and yet also feeling culturally white. Trixie shares how her drag persona is her fun vessel that enables her to live the life she has always wanted- dressing up pretty and playing with easy bake ovens. Trixie’s raw honesty and biting humor make this episode a must-hear and she will inspire you with her strong belief that whatever happens to us, we all have the choice to become victims or become survivors and to empower ourselves to create a life we love. Listen, subscribe and review to Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist:  http://bit.ly/HotMessAPPLE    

Episode #69: Bonus Episode: Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist chat their new mental health podcast with a twist of comedy & Trixie

Actress, Comedian & Radio host, the HILARIOUS Amy Phillips stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Housewives, Comedy, Andy Cohen, being a radio host, what inspires her impersonations of some of her favorite housewives and why she decided to write her very own cook book: Cook it, Spill it, Throw it: The Not-So Real Housewives Parody Cookbook by Amy Phillips & Stuart O'keefe !  Amy opens up about her journey in improv, acting and comedy. She confesses her journey wasn't so easy. She chats about coping with her mental health and how she balances her being a full time career woman/entertainer, wife and mother!  Amy shares who her favorite Housewives Franchise is, who is her fav celebrity/housewife to impersonate, which is her least fav and which Housewife she is dying to meet and imitate next! She also opens up on what she thinks about the whole Erika Jayne situation & more!  Check out Amy Philips Reality Checked is Mon-Fri 4ET/1PT on SiriusXM Radio Andy. Daily comedic recaps of all things Bravo and beyond & make sure to check her awesome book Cook it, Spill it, Throw it: The Not-So Real Housewives Parody Cookbook By Stuart O’Keefe and Amy Phillips Published by Dey Street Books (an imprint of HarperCollins) Available for Pre-Sale now Release date Nov 2nd, 2021 Celebrity chef Stuart O'Keeffe and comedian Amy Phillips razz the Real Housewives in this gorgeous cookbook filled with recipes inspired by iconic moments in the franchise’s rich history. With a foreword by Andy Cohen. Make sure to follow Amy Phillips @meetamyphillips on all social media platforms! 

Episode #70 Amy Phillips chats impersonations of Housewives, Her awesome radio show, Reality Checked on Radio Andy & her new book!

Melissa Rivers stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things pop culture, fashion police & Melissa's new podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text! Melissa Rivers stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things pop culture, fashion police & Melissa's new podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text! Melissa opens up about her mother, the legend, Joan Rivers and how she should have listened to her when it came to freezing her eggs. Melissa Rivers shares her happiest moments with her mother, why she wants to adopt a baby at age 50 and how she has dealt with her divorce.  Melissa also shares who was her favorite celebrity to interview in her career and why. Melissa also opens up about how she's coped with her mental health over the years as well.  Melissa also shares why she will never do stand up comedy and why she wanted to become an actress and a producer.  Melissa also goes in to what inspired her to create Fashion Police and if we will ever get a reboot.  Make sure to follow Melissa Rivers @MelissaRivers on all social media platforms and make sure to check out her podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text on all podcast platforms! 

Episode # 68: Melissa Rivers chats adopting a baby at age 50, her new podcast, why her mother Joan Rivers was a legend & Fashion Police! .

Stand up comedian & actress, Olga Namer stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host Chanel Omari all things comedy!  Olga Namer opens up about what it’s like being raised as a Modern Orthodox Jewish Woman, what it was like to be married at 17 and divorced by 21. Olga chats how her dating patterns have changed from her 20s and shares tips for newly single divorced women on how to get back in the dating game!  Olga expresses how comedy wasn’t always her first love and how she got to be a stand up comedian.  Olga opens up about the challenges she faced in the beg with stand up comedy and being able to feel confident within her community that she made the right choice for her career.  Olga also chats her experience on what it was like touring for Chelsea Handler and opening up for Gilbert Godfrey.  You can follow Olga Namer @OlgaNamer on all social media platforms. 

Episode # 67: Olga Namer chats touring & opening up for Chelsea Handler, Stand up Comedy, Dating, being raised as an Orthodox Jew & Divorce!

Eboni K. Williams, Lawyer and  Star of Real Housewives of New York City & host of the podcast; Holding Court, stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Real Housewives of New York City this season, addressing Reunion rumors, her experience as the first black woman on this franchise and how she’s been coping with her cast mates reactions towards her this season, what she anticipates for the rest of the season and more!  Eboni opens up to host, Chanel Omari about Black Shabbat & why this episode was truly so special to her and for her to share with her cast mates, the Black community and Jewish community.  She also shares how she feels about the results she received from her potential sister and gives us an update on the status of finding her father, which has been a great journey for Eboni.  Eboni talks about where she stands with Luann De Lesseps and why she was so hurt by Luann this season.  Eboni also shares her thoughts on Leah converting to Judaism, her break up with her man & where she’s heading in regards to relationships.  She also states the record straight about why she thinks Ramona is hesitant to engage in the convo of racism this season and if her behavior is really out of line like the fans are stating. Eboni shares her thoughts on who she would like to see return next season  Eboni also clarifies why her law license was suspended and why she decided to share with her audience over Instagram live.  Make sure to follow Eboni on all social media platforms @EboniKWilliams & listen to her podcast; Holding Court on all podcast platforms and make sure to check her out on The Real Housewives of New York City every Tuesday night at 9PM EST.         

Episode # 66: Eboni K. Williams chats The Real Housewives of New York City, Black Shabbat, Reunion rumors, Black Lives Matter & more!

Comedian, Actress and host of The Soup on E! & the podcast, Jaded, Jade Catta-Preta stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things stand up comedy, how she felt being the first female host for The Soup on E! Jade chats how it hasn’t always been easy for her in a male dominant industry and all boys club; comedy! Jade opens up about how she got her start in stand up comedy & what obstacles she had to overcome to get to where she is today.  Jade chats on what influenced her comedy album & what inspired her behind her new podcast; Jaded, which we are loving!  Jade shares her tips on how to deal with the ones we love who ghost us and how to cope with our haters and negative comments on social media!!  Make sure to follow Jade on all social media platforms @JadeCattaPreta 

Episode # 65: Jade Catta-Preta chats being the first female comedian to host The Soup, Comedy & her new hilarious podcast, Jaded!

 Caroline D'Amore, CEO of one of our favorite vegan and organic pasta sauce line, Pizza Girl & the Star of the hit series on MTV, The Hills: New Beginnings, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari all things The Hills this season, why she decided to relaunch Pizza Girl, what inspired her behind Pizza Girl and how she became a full time cast member of one of the iconic shows in reality television history! Caroline dishes on how Mischa Barton and Stephanie Pratt, long time friends, were out to sabotage her behind the scenes, why they weren't part of the show this season and how she coped with all this mentally!   Caroline shares her journey as an independent entrepreneur and how female empowerment is majorly pushed behind her brand. Even though she’s brought her homemade receipts from her family pizza restaurant business, D’Amores (A famous pizza restaurant chain) Caroline has worked super hard to get to where she is now. She also tells us how she got the name pizza girl and what inspired her behind the pizza girl brand and being vegan!  Caroline also dishes on her nights out with her famous celebrity pals like Paris Jackson, Djing for Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian & more! She also shares how Alicia Silverstone is a pizza girl celeb fan favorite !!   Caroline also opens up about who on the cast of the Hills is most supportive of pizza girl and who has been the nicest to her and who hasn’t! She also teases what’s to come for the rest of the season.  Caroline shares how it’s been being a single mom & career woman and how she was inspired by her own daughters health needs to come up with Pizza Girl !    Caroline dishes on how it felt to express her feelings for Kaitlyn, one of her best friends, romantically, especially during PRIDE month. Caroline also dishes her thoughts on the drama that occurred between Heidi and Spencer this season with the Whalers and the rest of the cast, including her! There's just so much to catch up with when it comes to the Hills and this Pizza Girl. Enjoy Pizza Girl yourself by getting 10% off your first purchase by using the discount code Chanel10 by going to pizzagirl.com and tune in to the drama on The Hills: New Beginnings on MTV every Wednesday night 9pm/8pm Make sure to follow Caroline @CarolineDamore on all social media platforms for updates and more! 

Episode #64: Caroline D'Amore chats her Pizza Girl Empire, The Hills: New Beginnings Season 2 on MTV & celebrating PRIDE month & where her relationship with Kaitlynn Carter!

Shahs of Sunset Star, Reza Farahan, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things this season of Shahs of Sunset. Reza opens up about his past, how he started Shahs of Sunset, where he stand with Mike and MJ this season.  Reza opens up about what we can expect this season and why this season is different than all other seasons of Shahs of Sunset!  Reza clarifies what happens between him and Mike Shouhed this season. What he thinks of Mikes sexting other girls and where are Mike and Paulina heading. He also explains why him and Golnesa bonded the most this season!  Reza also shares how he feels about not seeing MJ and Tommy's baby boy and what it would mean to him for him to actually see him. He also shares if him and Tommy will ever be able to be in the same room again despite the restraining order and if his and MJ's friendship can ever go back to the way it once was?!  Reza also explains his inspiration behind his new book; Memoirs of a Gay Shah, Where Reza finally dishes on so many parts of his life, growing up gay in a middle eastern family, how he got in to real estate, his history between his parents and family and he dynamics between their relationships and he also gets in to full details of how he got on to Shahs of Sunset and more! The book comes out in 2022!  Make sure to check out Shahs of Sunset every Sunday night at 9:00PM EST/8:00PM PST on Bravo TV!  Make sure to follow Reza Farahan on all social media platforms @rezafarahan   

Episode # 63: Reza Farahan chats new season of Shahs of Sunset, his new book & where he stands with the rest of his cast mates!

Married to Medicine Star on Bravo TV, Toya Bush-Harris, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Married to Medicine this season, what it’s like being one of the only women in the group to be a doctors wife and not a doctor, what it takes to be a doctor's wife and reality star, how she balances motherhood and career, how she’s coped with the conflict she has had with some of her cast members & what she’s doing to grow and evolve past it, heading into a new season.  Toya dishes on what we can expect from the reunion and clarifies what's going with her and quad nd where their friendship is heading.  for what’s to come on the 3 part reunion, where she stands with Dr. Contesta and Anila  & why she’s so close with Dr.Simone. Toya clarifies why this season she is at odds with most of her cast and what needs to change from all of them in order to move forward.  Toya clarifies and explains at the reunion what happened between her and Quadd this season and if they will ever move forward and get back to the way they once were!  Toya shares with us why this has been the hardest season yet for her, especially during Covid and how she survived her marriage. Toya also shares those dating and mental health tips of how she coped with during the season and more!  Make sure to follow Toya @toyabushharriss and tune in to the 3 Part Reunion everyone is talking about every Sunday night at 9:00PM on Bravo TV. 

Episode # 62: Toya Bush Harriss chats Married to Medicine, being married to a doctor and how she balances being a full time mother, wife & reality TV star!

Rachel Uchitel  stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things relationships with narcissists & how to NOT date them.  Rachel chats her days & journey when she managed one of the biggest night clubs in the world; TAO VEGAS & chats what it took to be one of the first female bosses catering to celebrities and some of the most important people in the world.  Rachel chats why she decided to become the spokes woman for SeekingArrangements.com, how to date in a big city, if a cheater is always a cheater & her experience with the media and having the stimga of being the villan when she never was and how she overcame it.     

Episode # 61: Rachel Uchitel chats dating narassists, seeking arrangements, leaving the past behind & how to not be silenced when it comes to men!

Heather Mariana, beauty and lifestyle influencer & creator of Beauty Kitchen Junkie, a beauty and lifestyle empire, Heather stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things beauty, lifestyle and Entertainemnt!  Heather opens up to Chanel about what pushed her to create Beauty Kitchen Junkie and what inspires her to help women all around the world be their authentic bad ass selves!  Heather is doing a giveaway of her 3 favorite travel kits that is the single girls survival kit!   

Episode # 60: Heather Mariana, beauty & lifestyle influencer chats creating beauty kitchen Junkie empire, being a female boss, women empowerment, dating & how to be a confident woman in the entertainment and beauty business!

David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast stops by Chanel in the City to chat with Chanel Omari about all things Rhony, RHONJ and housewives, what his favorite reality tv show is, his favorite celebrity he had on his podcast and more!  David dishes on his favorite housewives franchise and who was his favorite housewife to chat with?!  It wasn’t always easy for David to break in to this industry. He always had to fight through obstacles in order to get where he is today.  David has interviewed some of the most influential people in this world. He has owned businesses before and is one of the most aspirational pop culture experts in the industry.  Find out how he got there and the scoop he is giving us on all the celebrities he has been meeting Behind the Velvet Rope.  Follow @DavidYontef @Behindthevelvetrope for more updates! 

Episode #59: David Yontef chats Behind the Velvet Rope, Housewives & what it takes to become a successful pop culture expert!

You might know her from a show called Princesses Long Island on Bravo TV or a DJ radio host on 106.1 BLI/iheartradio but now Chanel Omari is hitting the biggest city in the world and covering the hottest spots where celebrities are spotted , giving us access to all the places to be and know, getting real with celebrities and their journies in the city and how they came to their success in life on Chanel in the City! Chanel Omari is a must listen to podcast! She provides a refreshing experience around the city, creating a community that supports us finding and loving ourselves, which is what Chanel in the City is all about !

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