Monday, May 29, 2023

Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap, Season 15 Episode 4: Bound for Birmingham

It’s the first cast trip of Season 15! Kenya Moore is bringing The Real Housewives of Atlanta to Birmingham, Alabama, for the Magic City Classic. The Magic City Classic is the biggest football game of the year for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

Although the ladies are traveling to support a good cause, we all know cast trips bring out bad behavior from our favorite Real Housewives. This trip is no different. But, before embarking on the journey, the ladies had some business to attend to in Atlanta, from family matters to legal situations. Here’s what happened in Season 15 Episode 4 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Keyoncé’s big break

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN — Episode 16176 — Pictured: Kenya Moore — (Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

In the last episode, Kenya nonchalantly explained that she was preparing to perform at the halftime show for the Magic City Classic. Immediately we’re left wondering, “Why is Kenya the halftime performer?”

This week, Kenya explained that Kenya Moore Haircare is a corporate sponsor for the football game, and her halftime show involvement started making a little more sense. She plans to recreate her iconic Kenya Moore Haircare drumline moment for the Magic City Classic, but she wants this performance to be the biggest and best of her career.

To make this performance as iconic as possible, Kenya recruited help from Monyetta Shaw, who, apparently, is a dancer and choreographer. It’s refreshing to finally learn something about Monyetta since she’s usually just lurking in the background in every episode. Step to the front, Monyetta. Now is your time!

Kenya invited the entire cast to the Magic City Classic, officially putting season 15’s first cast trip on the books. However, Kenya decided to keep her halftime performance a secret. Who doesn’t love a good surprise performance?

Sanya’s family crisis

Before the ladies hit the road for Birmingham, we checked in with Sanya Richards Ross, and her family dynamic has gotten even more chaotic. Of course, the entire time we’ve known Sanya, her house has been occupied by her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and their kids. They’re like a Jamaican version of Full House, but it’s all about to fall apart.

On top of them all living together, Sanya has hired them as her employees. Working with family is hard. Living with them is harder. The fact that Sanya is doing both is noble, but it’s crumbling fast. For example, Sanya’s brother-in-law had been working as her assistant. By the end of the episode, we learned that he had quit.

Sanya’s husband has finally had enough of the chaos. He’s ready to have a normal household, and when Sanya broke that news to her mom and sister, it didn’t go over well. In a confessional, they both agreed that Sanya tends to be “self-centered.”

Watching from home, it’s hard to tell. Is Sanya actually self-centered or has her entire family just centered their lives around Sanya’s success? Either way, they’re going to need a therapist to work this mess out.

Marlo needs an expungement

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA — Pictured: Marlo Hampton — (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo)

Marlo Hampton’s tagline this year is, “My past may be checkered, but my future is solid gold.” In episode 4, that tagline started to make sense. She shared she’s looking to get her criminal record expunged.

We’ve all seen that collage of Marlo’s mugshots floating around on the internet, and the Housewives have always been quick to throw Marlo’s record in her face. However, it’s not just about her reputation in the group. Marlo explained that she wants her record expunged to regain her right to bear arms. Last year, Marlo’s house was burglarized by armed robbers, so she wants to be able to legally purchase a gun to feel protected at her home. She can’t do that with her current record.

So, out of all people in Atlanta who could have helped Marlo with her expungement, Courtney “Crisis Manager,” Rhodes came through the door, eager to help her new friend Marlo.

Courtney was originally introduced as one of Shereé Whitfield’s friends. Then she claimed to be Ralph Pittman’s long-lost cousin. And now, she’s a crisis manager helping Marlo get her record expunged. Courtney is wearing a lot of hats this season, but her primary role is still to be an enemy of Kandi Burruss.

The cast trip commences

The ladies officially kicked off their road trip to Birmingham. Monyetta, Sheree, Sanya Courtney, and Marlo all join Kenya to head to the Magic City Classic. Unfortunately, Kandi couldn’t make it on the trip because of a prior engagement. Drew Sidora couldn’t make it either and is, again, sidelined for an entire episode. This time, it’s because she has the flu. At this point, Courtney and Monyetta have had more screen time in Season 15 than Drew. That’s not good.

On the bus ride to Birmingham, the ladies bonded over their salad-tossing experiences or lack thereof. And, once they got to their destination, they attended a dance class. It was refreshing to see the ladies laughing and enjoying themselves as a group — especially since there were so many new faces in the group.

The good vibes wore off after the dance class when the ladies headed to grab a bite to eat. Housewives can never just sit down and enjoy a meal, so Kenya decided to bring up the confusing altercation between Drew and Marlo after the Candiace Dillard-Bassett concert at City Winery.

Drew had told Kenya how Marlo had been aggressive towards her, but Marlo tried to downplay what had happened. Since Marlo has proclaimed to be a new person after seeking therapy, Kenya wanted to show the group that Marlo was still up to her same old behaviors.

Kenya wasn’t buying anything that Marlo was selling. Instead, she delivered an epic line in her confessional interview: “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still Marlo Hampton.”

A charitable exit

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA — Pictured: (l-r) Sanya Richards Ross, Sheree Whitfield, Marlo Hampton — (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo via Getty Images)

Kenya spent the entire drive to Birmingham hyping up this fashion-forward charity event they would be attending on their first night. When the time finally came to attend the event, Kenya was incredibly concerned about what the ladies wore. She even sent Monyetta back to her room to change — because, after all, this was a fashion-forward, upscale charity event. You can’t just arrive in booty shorts!

Once the ladies made it to the event, it became apparent that the event wasn’t all that Kenya made it out to be. Monyetta could have worn her shorts and been just fine. Honestly, jeans would have been fine.

Before they could even sit down and enjoy themselves at this “upscale” event, production stepped in and informed the ladies that they were asked to leave the event for being too distracting. It made zero sense. Wasn’t Kenya supposed to be there? And who wouldn’t want the Real Housewives of Atlanta at your charity event?

After getting the boot from the charity event, the ladies returned to their hotel to figure out their next move. When Kenya disappeared to her hotel room, the other ladies decided to visit her since Kenya is known for making alternate arrangements during cast trips. But, unbeknownst to the Housewives, Kenya went to her room to be with her daughter. The episode ended with Marlo and the others banging on Kenya’s hotel door to get her attention. Next week, Kenya is going to emerge from that room, ready to rip off some heads.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK SANYA IS BEING SELF-CENTERED WITH HOW SHE TREATS HER FAMILY? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON COURTNEY HELPING MARLO GET HER RECORDS EXPUNGED? DO YOU THINK KENYA WAS TOO HARSH TOWARDS MONYETTA BEFORE THE CHARITY EVENT?

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Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney Will Return to Vanderpump Rules for Season 11

There’s lots of speculation surrounding what will happen after the dreaded third part of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion. We’ve all been warned about a seemingly life-altering revelation. It’s so bad it could impact who signs up for the show after the dust has settled. Allegedly.

It’s safe to say most of the Pump Rules cast needs a paycheck. Not all of them are getting enormous endorsements in the wake of Tom Sandoval and Rachel Raquel Leviss’ apparent penchant for mushrooms and sunrises. But it looks like at least two of the main players are showing up no matter what. Deadline has the scoop.

Something about them

Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney, arguably the women who deserve the most good Karma will be testing their luck in Season 11. This is despite saying they won’t film with Sandoval and Raquel in their scenes.

“It’s not up to us who comes back. I’m just going to be doing me. Me doing me means they are not a part of my life,” Ariana shared. She added “I just wouldn’t hang out with them” but she would “for sure” do another season of VPR. And why not, she wrote the blueprint for turning lemons into lemonade.

Thankfully, Katie is also on board. “For me, yeah, I’ve got my friends. I’ve got [Ariana], I’ve got Lala [Kent]. Me and Scheana [Shay] are getting along. There’s enough to work with and we have the sandwich shop,” she said.

Katie agrees with Ariana that Sandoval and Raquel are non-factors.“[Sandoval and Raquel] are all kind of the last thing on my mind. There’s so much great things happening and so much other stuff to worry about, it’s not for me to worry about how you fit into my life ’cause you’re not in my life.”

Well, it goes to show you can’t keep two good women down. It will be interesting to see if they both maintain this stance once the June 7 reunion episode airs. Stay tuned.

The Vanderpump Rules reunion carries on this Wednesday at 9 pm ET.

TELL US – DID YOU DOUBT BOTH KATIE AND ARIANA WOULD RETURN NEXT SEASON? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE BIG SECRET THAT GETS REVEALED?

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Kim Kardashian Slams ‘Insane Narrative’ Created by Kanye West About Kris Jenner

It’s safe to say The Kardashians are having an emotional season, and are trying to broach issues they haven’t before. Each family member goes through it in their own way, as all people do. However, what’s to be said when they commit to their lives being on television? What lines should be drawn? Or not?

Kim Kardashian has been emotional over the years when something in her life surfaces that she doesn’t want out. We can all think of a couple. And some of them are far in the rearview. It’s safe to say people have every right to be different than who they were yesterday and keep moving forward. However, she’s voiced it’s still difficult for her when they get brought up.

But again, when your job is reality TV, what boundaries are you going to create, and what will the fans accept? Kim’s ex-husband, Kanye West is a very vocal individual. He did run for president after all. Enough said. According to Page Six, Kim says, “There’s been a lot going on with Kanye right now and things are going on in the media, radio shows, and interviews.”

Two narratives

Kanye has clearly struggled with the narrative to the point he needs to put his truth out there. Likewise, she has clearly struggled with his version and would prefer to keep a certain level of their relationship private (especially involving her family – specifically, Kris Jenner).

Kim recently told Jay Shetty, you can only control half of your life. Is that true Kim, or does a person have any control? And when another person is involved, what right do they have to voice what they think vs what you think they should do? Kim says, “Even through all of the craziness of everything Kanye says about us like I never comment.” Why does she keep quiet? She says, “All of his shenanigans, I don’t know what the f–k to call them, is gonna be far more damaging to the kids one day than my tape will ever be.”

Unfortunately, people get the wrong impression sometimes whether they are a nobody or incredibly famous. There’s nothing we can do to control that, but Kim still struggles with any “lies.” The question is, what will you do next Kim? How will you co-exist with someone you don’t see eye to eye with but are in the same public boat?

Watch The Kardashians Season 3 on Hulu.

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team

“A scrub is a guy who thinks he’s fine.” Oh, I’m sorry – just thinking about Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss‘ accomplishments. What’s the latest news? Kandi and behind-the-scenes Todd Tucker are on their way to Brrroaaadway! It was recently announced that the performer and production duo will help bring The Wiz back to the stage.

Kandi and Todd have been catching a lot of flack about the same old things. It’s a broken record of her past relationships and Todd’s past jobs. Just write a resume for each, and mail it to the cast. I’m sure it’ll make for interview conversation and then die out when there is nothing else to dig up. As for Mama Joyce, let her do her thing. At some point, you have to let it go in one ear and out the other. Todd’s career is solidified so why pay it any mind?

Back to The Wiz

The original Wiz made it to the stage in 1975 and closed after four years, but not before winning seven Tonys (including Best Musical). And what do you know? The 2023-2024 crew is lit! It has everyone from Beyonce’s people to Academy Award nominees, to Broadway vets. Though the cast is still hush-hush, it will likely be a stellar fall tour with a 2024 spring residency on Broadway in NYC. Go for that EGOT girl!

It’s an African American stage production that will build upon the original Wiz legacy and the 1978 movie with the likes of Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson. The movie version wasn’t as favorably looked at, but hey, many times the movie doesn’t live up to the live stage production. You just can’t beat the authenticity of a show coming alive. – it’s a moment rather than a memory.

And don’t forget, Kandi’s worldwide.

Watch Real Housewives of Atlanta Sunday nights at 8 pm ET on Bravo.

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Vanderpump Rules Star Lala Kent Slams Real Housewives of New Jersey Newbie Rachel Fuda

That will put her in a bad mood-a. Outspoken Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent called Rachel Fuda out for her choice of vacation venue. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has two daughters, Gianella and Giuliana, under the age of two with husband John Fuda. Rachel also adopted John’s son Jaiden from a previous relationship. The adoption was part of her storyline for Season 13.

John and Rachel took their kids on a family vacation earlier this month. The RHONJ star then posted a slide show of herself and her family.

Lala thinks Rachel is ‘very uneducated’ for visiting SeaWorld

Lala slammed Rachel’s decision to visit SeaWorld as “very uneducated,” in a clip from her podcast that was tweeted by Bye Wig, Hello Drama. Well, at least she didn’t call the New Jersey resident a rat.

Rachel captioned her vacation pics, “We interrupt your regular Monday programming for a Fuda family splash at [SeaWorld]. As a reminder, fish are friends, not food. Just keep swimming into the week, I know it will be a great one.”

“Rachel Fuda, from Real Housewives of New Jersey, she’s new, it popped up on my freaking feed on Instagram, she took her family to SeaWorld,” Lala exclaimed in response. “And it… I was like, ’No. No. Nooooo. You’re in the public eye now. What are you doing at that place?’”

The issue for Lala, and many supporters of animal rights, are the accusations of abuse and unfit living conditions for the animals there have plagued SeaWorld. According to the Give Them Lala Beauty founder, visitors of the park are simply, “very uneducated people, very uneducated people.”

Lala continued, “Rach, babe, I love you. I loved you and your family on this season but come on, man.” Her co-host asked if she had contacted Rachel privately before putting her on blast on her show. She replied, “No, I’m just gonna do it publicly instead.”

Lala shares advice

Lala has been passionately speaking out against SeaWorld since 2017 when she participated in a PETA campaign with fellow VPR stars Scheana Shay and Ariana Madix.

“When I saw the documentary ‘Blackfish,’ it literally changed my entire life,” Lala said. “I found my passion, and I found my voice and I will not stop until any place like SeaWorld is completely shut down. Places like SeaWorld… It is the equivalent to me taking a baby and putting them in a bathtub and having them grow up there. When you take a mammal of that size and put it into basically a swimming pool, you can’t [do] anything else besides self-destruct.”

Rachel has not responded publicly. Perhaps she will take Lala’s comments as constructive criticism. Both ladies’ respective reality TV shows are in the process of airing reunions.

The Vanderpump Rules reunion continues May 31 at 9/8c on Bravo. Part One of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion airs on May 30 at 8/7c.

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Teresa Giudice Gives an Update on Luis Ruelas’ New Business Venture

Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas are churning out business ideas. Both are seemingly, serial entrepreneurs – that’s what they do. But that’s what a lot of Real Housewives of New Jersey housewives and househusbands have done. Nothing necessarily wrong with that. However, starting anew is a challenge, and many people hope they get an idea that’s über-successful.

What’s Tre doing now? Everything – she went full force after moving out of the big house, back into her mansion, and then on to Luis’ house. She has her podcast, Namaste B$tches, her pizza ovens, her launch of the housewives paid experience, and so on. Also, she launched a YouTube cooking channel. Tre has been in the cooking game for a long time, but not without some controversy. Whose recipes? Who is, or is not throwing shade in the forward of books? And doesn’t another OG housewife already have a YouTube cooking channel? Yes, that would be Caroline Manzo.

Now Luis

What’s Luis up to? He’s been in hot water for one. Investigations? Accusations? Those haven’t really sorted themselves out in the wash yet, as far as his lead generation business. He’s also been busy helping Tre get Nonno’s pizza Skinny Girl pizza ovens off the ground. Andy Cohen

asked on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live if they now have a warehouse of Fabellini and a warehouse of pizza ovens. Tre said the Fabellini all sold.

What’s next for Luis? He’s starting a biz, Men of Legacy with his son. Teresa told Bravo, “They’re going to be helping fathers and sons that don’t have a good relationship to have a better relationship.” What does that entail? All Tre said is, “They’re building a whole [podcast studio] — which I think is done any day now… in one of the garages [and] it looks beautiful.” Another podcast.

To find out more about Luis, watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion Tuesday night at 8 pm/ET on Bravo.

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