Is #Scandoval Good for Business?

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( scene report [Is #Scandoval Good for Business?]( The Lisa Vanderpump District is alive and well. Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images The all-consuming media circus of [Scandoval]( has been great for [Vanderpump Rules](. The cheating scandal has been financially enriching for Bravo and a boon for its ratings ([Eating for Free]( dedicated an entire episode to it), while [Ariana Madix]( and[Lala Kent]( have each launched merch lines. But what of the restaurants? Both Tom Tom and Schwartz & Sandy’s are heavily tied to Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval’s brands, and those are plummeting with every [Howie Mandel podcast]( or [WWHL]( appearance. Early in the Scandoval, [there were reports]( that both [Tom-affiliated spots]( were being hit with canceled reservations, Yelp review bombing, and even vandalism. Pump, the literal cornerstone of Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood empire, may shut down soon. According to [Eater](, the restaurant is having trouble securing a new lease and briefly lost its liquor license. [read more]( [Celebrating 55 Years of New York](: For a limited time, get a [free special-edition tote]( with any annual plan and enjoy unlimited access to Vulture. Desktop Image Mobile Image The Latest TV Recaps • Succession: [Getting Your Melancholy Everywhere]( • Barry: [Cop Killer (Episode 1)](, [Integrity (Episode 2)]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [Barry’s Last Laugh In its concluding act, Bill Hader’s series gives in to the darkness.]( [We Do Not Stan The case against Hashtag Teams and an investigation into Summer House’s mountain of boxes, in this edition of the Housewives Institute Bulletin.]( By Brian Moylan [Love Is Blind Failed to Live Technical difficulties were just the start of the Netflix reality series’ reunion problems.]( [Succession’s Zoë Winters on Kerry’s Apartment Showdown and Failed ATN Audition Plus, how she schemed her way into Logan’s ear: “I wanted Kerry inserting herself into conversations and rooms where she shouldn’t necessarily be.”]( [Did Frank Ocean Even Want to Be at Coachella? It seemed like he was winging it.]( By Reanna Cruz [Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Drop ‘One-off’ Collab at Coachella “One thing led to another as the night progressed,” a source said of their kiss.]( By Justin Curto [What’s Going On With The Idol? There appears to be a Britney Spears–inspired plot, if the latest trailer is anything to go by.]( By Charu Sinha and Bethy Squires [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 11-Down, Four Letters: Psalm and Saint, for Kim Kardashian. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty, Universal Pictures Vulture Recommends We consume it all so you don’t have to. Photo-Illustration: Vulture This week, [Sam Sanders is joined]( by Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney and producer Alex Sujong Laughlin. We dive into the things they like — a song by Jess Williamson that’s perfect for your Sad Girl Playlist and the cinematic universe of Lofi Girl — and ask for their thoughts on Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s breakup, a “Baby Shark” podcast, and more. [Read more from Vulture]( A newsletter of TV and movie recommendations. [Sign up]( to get it every week. [Get the Newsletter]( [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe](link.nymag.com/manage/588/optout-vulture?email={EMAIL}&hash=39357a76f6d08b16239fd2ffa65e9c6f¶m=vulture-daily) | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved