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Last week in Episode 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, 11 queens made it through a “sickening” fashion ball with style icons Law Roach and Hunter Schafer watching their every strut. Determined to keep them on their toes again this week, RuPaul Charles asked them to put their pop culture knowledge and improv skills to the test in “Snatch Game” featuring the legendary Global All Stars icon Alyssa Edwards.

Then, Ru and judges Michelle Visage and Ross Mathews welcome Emmy award winner Quinta Brunson to the dais to serve as guest judge for a “Nailed It!” runway. The contestants still in the running to be named “America’s Next Drag Superstar” at the start of the episode were: Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Jewels Sparkles, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot.

Here is our recap of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, Episode 7, titled “Snatch Game,...

After a handful of appearances as Guy Fieri on Weekend Update, Bobby Moynihan took the impression to a whole new level on a December 2013 episode of SNL. The pre-taped fake Food Network promo began with Moynihan’s Fieri cackling like a madman while promoting “Guy Fieri’s Full Throttle Christmas Special,” co-hosted by Kid Rock (Brooks Wheelan), who enters via chimney.

Fieri/Moynihan then goes on to name-drop an insane parade of early 2010s reality TV personalities as the special’s guest stars — Criss Angel, Bret Michaels, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Big Ang from Mob Wives, the casts of Duck Dynasty and Pawn Stars — as well as, for no reason whatsoever, Verne Troyer and Mimi from The Drew Carey Show.

The promo also features the most insane Guy Fieri-like Christmas recipes imaginable, such as a stocking filled with bean dip and “Straight Cake” — as opposed to fruit cake — made from bacon and Matchbox cars.

Big Brother 26 spoilers from the Live Feeds hint that the group is closer to deciding who goes home this week.

Leah Peters is the Head of Household and wants a member of The Trio sent home.

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The trio of Kimo Apaka, T’Kor Clottey, and Rubina Bernabe was in trouble as soon as Leah won her Endurance Challenge.

Leah nominated Kimo and Rubina but kept T’Kor in her back pocket as a possible replacement nominee.

Leah had also promised safety to Makensy Manbeck, Angela Murray, Chelsie Baham, and Cam Sullivan-Brown.

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The latest films by acclaimed Chinese directors Guan Hu, Wei Shujun, Gu Changwei and Zhang Dalei are among 14 features selected for the main competition at the upcoming 26th Shanghai International Film Festival.

The festival has announced a total of 50 films in contention for the Golden Goblet Awards, which further include 11 titles for the Asian New Talent competition, five each for the animated feature and documentary feature competition, and 15 for the short film competition. Between them are 38 world premieres – a new record for Siff – as well as six international premieres and six Asian premieres.

The main competition section carries four Chinese titles,...

Mob Wives took the world by storm when it premiered on VH1 and detailed the lives of women associated with the mafia in one way or another. For many, it was their husbands or fathers who were already in jail, but that didn't stop them from embracing the mob aesthetic. Set in Staten Island, the reality series introduced us to women like Big Ang and, of course, Drita D'Avanzo. Known for fighting, outrageous looks, and more, the series was both controversial and enticing. But where is D'Avanzo now?...

Linda Torres, known as Angela Raiola’s friend on VH1’s reality series “Big Ang,” died Thursday. She was 67.

Torres had been recovering at home from breast cancer surgery when she developed a fever, according to TMZ. She was admitted to Staten Island University Hospital in New York, where she was diagnosed with Covid-19 and put on a ventilator.

Raiola’s sister Janine Detore told USA Today that Torres was diagnosed with Covid-19 nine weeks ago. “She had double pneumonia Covid. “She fought the fight, I gotta tell you that,” Detore said, adding that Torres’ daughter expected her to recover. “We didn’t really think this was going to end this way.”

Detore also paid tribute to her friend on Instagram, writing: “Rest In Peace my friend you’ll be missed your bday was in between me & Angela you were our family,” she wrote next to a photo of Torres.

Linda Torres, who appeared on VH1’s reality series Big Ang and sometimes on Mob Wives, has died. Janine Detore, the sister of late Big Ang star Angela Raiola, told TMZ that Torres died Thursday at Staten Island University Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with Covid-19. She was 67.

Big Ang, a spinoff of Mob Wives in which Raiola (Big Ang) appeared, aired for one season on VH1 in 2012. Torres was a friend of Raiola, and also appeared in cameos on Mob Wives. Raiola died five years ago of throat cancer.

Torres had undergone surgery recently following a diagnosis for breast cancer, according to TMZ. Her daughters had been caring for her after the surgery and took her back to the hospital after she developed a fever, and she subsequently tested positive for coronavirus.

In an 2013 interview with Mikki May of MyEPK about Big Ang and Mob Wives, Torres said: “Big...

[[tmz:video id="0_wcgo473w"]] Drita D'Avanzo thinks the landlord trying to remove a mural of her late "Mob Wives" friend and co-star Angela Raiola from his building is Bs -- literally -- 'cause it's a hit with tourists. Drita tells us the excuse the landlord's offering of the Big Ang tribute being "offensive" doesn't hold water ... since she has folks from all over the globe tell her otherwise everyday. She gets pretty emotional talking about the mural -- which...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola though she'd been given another chance at life after beating throat and then lung cancer. Sadly, the disease spread to her other lung and brain, and the fan-favorite died Feb. 18 at the age of 55. But Wednesday's episode of Mob Wives captured a peak in the Staten Island bar owner's roller-coaster year: The October day when, after removing part of her lung, her surgeon told her she wouldn't need any further treatment for the time being. "I'm so happy that I'm cancer-free," Raiola, the niece of a New York gangster, told the camera. "I am not going...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola though she'd been given another chance at life after beating throat and then lung cancer. Sadly, the disease spread to her other lung and brain, and the fan-favorite died Feb. 18 at the age of 55.

But Wednesday's episode of Mob Wives captured a peak in the Staten Island bar owner's roller-coaster year: The October day when, after removing part of her lung, her surgeon told her she wouldn't need any further treatment for the time being.

"I'm so happy that I'm cancer-free," Raiola, the niece of a New York gangster, told the camera. "I am not going...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola though she'd been given another chance at life after beating throat and then lung cancer. Sadly, the disease spread to her other lung and brain, and the fan-favorite died Feb. 18 at the age of 55. But Wednesday's episode of Mob Wives captured a peak in the Staten Island bar owner's roller-coaster year: The October day when, after removing part of her lung, her surgeon told her she wouldn't need any further treatment for the time being. "I'm so happy that I'm cancer-free," Raiola, the niece of a New York gangster, told the camera. "I am not going...

Vanessa Williams is getting dragged back to hell — but it’s got nothing to do with her last series regular role on ABC’s short-lived 666 Park Avenue.

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The legendary Ugly Betty actress will star in VH1’s upcoming Satan’s Sisters, a scripted series based on The View‘s erstwhile panelist Star Jones’ 2011 roman à clef of the same name. Our sister site Deadline broke the news.

The hour-long drama follows the five female hosts of The Lunch Hour, “a long-running, popular ladies’ talk show in which alliances are forged,...

After battling stage 4 lung and brain cancer, Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola died in the hospital in the early hours of Feb. 18, surrounded by loved ones. She was 55. More than 200 mourners gathered at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday for her funeral. And at her wake, pal Vinnie Medugno presented a eulogy penned by friend Diane Morton-Gattulo that speaks to her legacy of laughter and zest for life. At their request - and that of show creator and producer Jennifer Graziano - People is sharing the full text below. The final season of Mob Wives,...

After battling stage 4 lung and brain cancer, Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola died in the hospital in the early hours of Feb. 18, surrounded by loved ones. She was 55.

More than 200 mourners gathered at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday for her funeral. And at her wake, pal Vinnie Medugno presented a eulogy penned by him and friend Diane Morton-Gattulo that speaks to her legacy of laughter and zest for life. At their request – and that of show creator and producer Jennifer Graziano – People is sharing the full text below.

The final season of Mob Wives,...

After battling stage 4 lung and brain cancer, Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola died in the hospital in the early hours of Feb. 18, surrounded by loved ones. She was 55. More than 200 mourners gathered at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday for her funeral. And at her wake, pal Vinnie Medugno presented a eulogy penned by friend Diane Morton-Gattulo that speaks to her legacy of laughter and zest for life. At their request - and that of show creator and producer Jennifer Graziano - People is sharing the full text below. The final season of Mob Wives,...

The final season of Mob Wives gives a heartbreaking look into star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's health battle.

The fan favorite died Feb. 18 of complications from stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She was 55.

During Monday's episode – the first since her death – Raiola prepared for a surgery to remove part of her lung.

The former New York bar owner worried about what how her two children and six grandkids would go on without her if something went wrong.

‘I am the glue that holds this family together. Without me this family would fall apart," she said.

"You know, I've done a lot in my life.

The final season of Mob Wives gives a heartbreaking look into star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's health battle. The fan favorite died Feb. 18 of complications from stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She was 55. During Monday's episode - the first since her death - Raiola prepared for a surgery to remove part of her lung. The former New York bar owner worried about what how her two children and six grandkids would go on without her if something went wrong. ‘I am the glue that holds this family together. Without me this family would fall apart," she said. "You know, I've...

Attention, America’s Next Top Model fans: VH1 is giving you something to smize about.

The cable network announced Tuesday that it has picked up the reality series for a 14-episode season, nearly three months after it wrapped a 22-cycle run on The CW (and its original network, Upn).

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Tyra Banks will return to executive-produce with longtime Antm boss Ken Mok, but she will not be hosting the New York City-set cycle.

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“After creating an incredible, global brand,...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola may be "in heaven drinking shots of Patron," as her Mob Wives costar Karen Gravano told People, but fans can still watch her in all her party-loving glory.

VH1 will premiere a tribute special to Raiola in March, the network announced Tuesday. It will also air a marathon of her spinoff series Big Ang, which focused on her running her Staten Island bar the Drunken Monkey this week.

Raiola died Thursday after battling stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She was 55.

The mother of two and grandmother of six was laid to rest Monday after a funeral...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola may be "in heaven drinking shots of Patron," as her Mob Wives costar Karen Gravano told People, but fans can still watch her in all her party-loving glory. VH1 will premiere a tribute special to Raiola in March, the network announced Tuesday. It will also air a marathon of her spinoff series Big Ang, which focused on her running her Staten Island bar the Drunken Monkey this week. Raiola died Thursday after battling stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She was 55. The mother of two and grandmother of six was laid to rest Monday after a funeral...

VH1 plans to honor its late reality star, Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, with a marathon and a special. Wednesday, following “Mob Wives,” VH1 will air the entire season of spinoff series “Big Ang.” Social media fan tributes will be featured on-screen throughout the run. Raiola first appeared on Season 2 of “Mob Wives,” quickly becoming a fan favorite. Next month, a tribute special celebrating Raiola’s biggest TV moments will premiere on VH1. Those details will be shared by the Viacom cable channel at a later date. Also Read: 'Mob Wives' Star Big Ang's Funeral Details Announced Raiola...

Things can definitely get tricky when there's deep family history involved in a situation. Regardless, Mob Wives star Karen Gravano tells E! News exclusively that nothing would have kept her away from paying her respects and attending Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's funeral earlier today. "The most important thing I want to say is that I was there to say goodbye to my friend," she tells us, adding that she was never "banned" from being at the memorial service. "Obviously, there is history there. But I was never banned. It was never, 'You're not allowed.' It was about what would be the best timing and the most appropriate way," Gravano continues. Big Ang, the...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's funeral mass was held Monday at Basilica of Regina Pacis, a Catholic parish church in Brooklyn. Family, friends and many of Ang's Mob Wives' co-stars came out to pay their respects, including Karen Gravano, Drita D'Avanzo, Carla Facciolo and Renee Graziano. A rep for Big Ang tells E! News her casket was walked out of the church by her two best friends, Celia and Lil Jen, followed by Adam Gonzalez (a Mob Wives show producer and good friend to Ang), Jennifer Graziano (the show's creator), Karen, Drita, Carla and Renee.  "Ang's sister [Janine Detore] gave an amazing speech," a source tells E! News. "It was very...

It's no surprise that "mama bear" Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola brought more than 200 people together to mourn her death – and celebrate her fun-loving life – at her funeral Monday.

Fans, friends, family and costars flocked to the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday to pay their respects to Raiola, who died early Thursday morning after battling stage 4 cancer in her lung and brain. She was 55.

The niece of a late N.Y.C. crime captain is survived by two children, six grandchildren and her estranged husband Neil Murphy, who attended the service.

It's no surprise that "mama bear" Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola brought more than 200 people together to mourn her death - and celebrate her fun-loving life - at her funeral Monday. Fans, friends, family and costars flocked to the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday to pay their respects to Raiola, who died early Thursday morning after battling stage 4 cancer in her lung and brain. She was 55. The niece of a late N.Y.C. crime captain is survived by two children, six grandchildren and her estranged husband Neil Murphy, who attended the service.

It's no surprise that "mama bear" Mob Wives star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola brought more than 200 people together to mourn her death - and celebrate her fun-loving life - at her funeral Monday. Fans, friends, family and costars flocked to the Basilica of Regina Pacis in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, on Monday to pay their respects to Raiola, who died early Thursday morning after battling stage 4 cancer in her lung and brain. She was 55. The niece of a late N.Y.C. crime captain is survived by two children, six grandchildren and her estranged husband Neil Murphy, who attended the service.

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After the death of reality star, Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, services are being held for family and friends but two Mob Wives‘ stars are being warned about paying their respects. Big Ang recently lost her battle with cancer at the age of 55. Brittany Fogarty, Karen Gravano and, Andrea Giovino reportedly have been banned from attending any of the four services set […]

The post Mob Wives’ Brittany Fogarty, Karen Gravano And Andrea Giovino Warned Not To Attend Big Ang’s Funeral appeared first on uInterview.

Big Ang drew a big crowd for her final send-off Monday. Friends and family -- around 200 strong -- showed up at the Basilica of Regina Pacis Church in Brooklyn. Ang's estranged husband, Neil Murphy, along with Carla Facciolo and Renee Graziano were front and center for the funeral. Read more...

[[tmz:video id="0_dp5kzjtb"]] Big Ang's estranged husband broke down in tears Sunday as her wake rolled on. As we reported, Big Ang dumped Neil Murphy for being unsupportive during her cancer battle. Whether he's there for love or forgiveness ... Murphy got extremely emotional.   It seems there's a divide in the family, as evidenced by the video. There are 2 camps, and one doesn't support Murphy. [[tmz:video id="0_n49jopvy"]] Read more...

Mob Wives stars Carla Facciolo, Renee Graziano and Drita D'Avanzo took to Instagram on Saturday to remember their late friend and costar, Angela "Big Ang" Raiola.

“If #bigang taught me anything it was to be thankful for my life long girlfriends,” Graziano, 47, captioned an Instagram photo that was posted following a visitation for the star at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn. “And as you can see I’m happy to be with these amazing ladies reminiscing about our time with Ang.”

If #bigang taught me anything it was to was to be thankful for my life long girlfriends .. And...

Mob Wives stars Carla Facciolo, Renee Graziano and Drita D'Avanzo took to Instagram on Saturday to remember their late friend and costar, Angela "Big Ang" Raiola. “If #bigang taught me anything it was to be thankful for my life long girlfriends,” Graziano, 47, captioned an Instagram photo that was posted following a visitation for the star. “And as you can see I’m happy to be with these amazing ladies reminiscing about our time with Ang.” The picture featured the group gathered together and smiling for the camera while all wearing black. Facciolo reposted the image, adding, "a day we will never forget.

Not all of Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's Mob Wives co-stars are reportedly welcome at her memorial services. The 55-year-old niece of Salvatore Lombardi, aka Sally Dogs of the Genovese crime family, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Visitations for her are being held in New York over the weekend, while her funeral is set to take place in a Catholic church in the city Monday. A source told E! News Sunday Mob Wives stars Brittany Fogarty and Karen Gravano were told "it's not a good idea" to attend any of the services. This is because of their dads' past cooperation with authorities, E! News has learned. The source did not specify who said this to...

[[tmz:video id="0_98c0zqa5"]] Big Ang was honored at a disco wake in Brooklyn, and by the look of the crowd, it got super emotional. The wake was held at a Brooklyn funeral home.  "Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano says Ang looked beautiful in the open casket.  Other who attended included Janine Detore, Ang's sister and her estranged husband, Neil Murphy. A member of the cast tells TMZ, Karen Gravano was persona non grata.  One cast member told us the reason ... "No rats allowed.

"Mob Wives" star Big Ang was remembered in Brooklyn Saturday, with hundreds of friends, family and cast members gathering for the service. The event was held at Scarpaci Funeral Home and lines for the visitation stretched around the block. "Mob Wives" stars Carla Facciolo, Drita D'Avanzo and Renee Graziano were in attendance as well as Ang's estranged husband Neil Murphy, who was one of the first to arrive. There will be a total of 4 visitation...

Big Ang's Staten Island palace, frequently featured on "Mob Wives," is available for purchase for a cool million bucks. Big Ang passed away from cancer earlier this week and her longtime friend and real estate broker, Laird Klein, is helping with the deal. He says it was listed 2 months ago right before she got her last diagnosis ... that the cancer had returned. Ang made a lot of renovations to the home -- as seen...

Last Tuesday, The Dr. Oz Show interviewed Mob Wives star Angela “Big Ang” Raiola about her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Big Ang smiled and cried, and two days later, she passed away at the age of 55. The interview was taped on Jan. 29th and Dr. Mehmet Oz recalls it as “raw” and “authentic,” not knowing at the time that […]

The post Dr. Oz Discusses Big Ang Raiola’s Final Interview appeared first on uInterview.

Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, the “Mob Wives” star who died on Thursday at age 55 after a battle with cancer, will be remembered at a funeral service on Monday. According to a Book of Memories page set up for Raiola, her service will take place Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Basilica of Regina Pacis in Brooklyn, after which she will be buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island. Four visitations are set for this weekend at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn, two each on Saturday and Sunday. Also Read: 'Mob Wives' Star Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola Dies of Cancer Raiola,...

Marissa Jade, who costarred with the late Angela “Big Ang” Raiola on VH1’s Mob Wives, has fond memories of her friend, whose death came as somewhat of a surprise. Marissa Jade On Big Ang Big Ang passed away Thursday morning from brain and lung cancer, after successfully beating the disease, which had started in her throat, […]

The post Marissa Jade Pays Tribute To ‘Mob Wives’ Costar Big Ang [Exclusive Video] appeared first on uInterview.

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's family is beginning the preparations to honor the late VH1 star.

Raiola's loved ones started a "Book of Memories" page on the Scarpaci Funeral Home website, an online memorial available for those wishing to pay tribute to Raiola, who died early Thursday at the age of 55 after battling stage 4 cancer.

The page includes details about upcoming visitations and Raiola's official service.

There will be four visitations at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York: two on Saturday and two on Sunday.

The funeral service will take place on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's family is beginning the preparations to honor the late VH1 star. Raiola's loved ones started a "Book of Memories" page on the Scarpaci Funeral Home website, an online memorial available for those wishing to pay tribute to Raiola, who died early Thursday at the age of 55 after battling stage 4 cancer. The page includes details about upcoming visitations and Raiola's official service. There will be four visitations at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York: two on Saturday and two on Sunday. The funeral service will take place on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the...

Mob Wives' Big Ang, who died at age 55 after a cancer battle, will be laid to rest next week. The reality star, whose real name was Angela Raiola and who was a niece of Salvatore "Sally Dogs" Lombardi of the Genovese crime family, passed away early Thursday at a hospital in New York City. She died from complications of lung and brain cancer after she contracted pneumonia, The New York Times reported, adding that she is survived by husband Neil Murphy, children Anthony D'Onofrio and Raquel D'Onofrio and six grandchildren. Four private visitations for Big Ang will be held at a funeral home over the weekend, while the reality star will be honored...

"Mob Wives" fans won't see Big Ang and her family during her final days ... TMZ has learned cameras weren't rolling to capture the end of her battle.  Sources close to production tell TMZ, filming for season 6 wrapped in January and the cast shot a reunion episode in early February. Ang was a part of both. However, production didn't gather a crew when her health went south a few weeks after the reunion. We're told the...

[[tmz:video id="0_tvax7sz9"]] Big Ang is cooking for God now -- probably lobster and spaghetti -- so believes “Mob Wives" star Ramona Rizzo in a moving street eulogy. Ramona told our photog in NYC Thursday Ang liked her food Italian and her liquor ... well, whatever was available she liked it. Read more...

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola maintained her charm and endearing personality that we grew to love up until her very last breath. Mob Wives co-stars Karen Gravano and Carla Facciolo sat down with an E! News for an exclusive interview following the tragic death of the reality star, who passed away early this morning after a battle with cancer, and while recalling Ang's last moments, the pair couldn't help but smile. "Even yesterday, when we were at the hospital, she was basically taking her last breath, she was beautiful. Her eyelashes. And she had lip gloss on. Her head was shaved, but it fit her," Gravano tells us (and yes, Big Ang had her lashes on until the very end). Facciolo adds,...

Millions knew Angela "Big Ang" Raiola as a reality star, but Janice Dickinson knew her as simply "an extremely wonderful woman and friend."

"I'm absolutely shattered, Dickinson tells People of her Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn costar, who lost her battle with stage 4 cancer on Thursday. "She was a rock for me. I only knew her for a short time but we bonded so quickly. We would talk about aging and beauty and children."

Dickinson, 61, says she will remember fondly how much Raiola's family meant to the Mob Wives star.

"She was so proud of her grandchildren and so proud...

Millions knew Angela "Big Ang" Raiola as a reality star, but Janice Dickinson knew her as simply "an extremely wonderful woman and friend." "I'm absolutely shattered, Dickinson tells People of her Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn costar, who lost her battle with stage 4 cancer on Thursday. "She was a rock for me. I only knew her for a short time but we bonded so quickly. We would talk about aging and beauty and children." Dickinson, 61, says she will remember fondly how much Raiola's family meant to the Mob Wives star. "She was so proud of her grandchildren and so proud...

The Mob Wives opening sequence shows hands decorated with diamonds smashing glasses as red wine pours out like blood - and the VH1 reality show about women associated with New York's Mafia matches that dramatic image. Over six seasons, viewers have watched brutal brawls erupt between the women - but Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, who died early Thursday after battling stage 4 cancer at the age of 55 - was always the calm in the swear-filled storm. "Even filming, I couldn't keep a straight face sometimes because all she did was make us laugh. Thank God for her, because if it wasn't for her,...

The Mob Wives opening sequence shows hands decorated with diamonds smashing glasses as red wine pours out like blood – and the VH1 reality show about women associated with New York's Mafia matches that dramatic image.

Over six seasons, viewers have watched brutal brawls erupt between the women – but Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, who died early Thursday after battling stage 4 cancer at the age of 55 – was always the calm in the swear-filled storm.

"Even filming, I couldn't keep a straight face sometimes because all she did was make us laugh. Thank God for her, because if it wasn't for her, we'd really kill each other sometimes,...

The Mob Wives opening sequence shows hands decorated with diamonds smashing glasses as red wine pours out like blood - and the VH1 reality show about women associated with New York's Mafia matches that dramatic image. Over six seasons, viewers have watched brutal brawls erupt between the women - but Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, who died early Thursday after battling stage 4 cancer at the age of 55 - was always the calm in the swear-filled storm. "Even filming, I couldn't keep a straight face sometimes because all she did was make us laugh. Thank God for her, because if it wasn't for her,...