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Apparently Faith Evans is moving to L.A. to push her career beyond just the R&B Divas: Atlanta ladies. This was beginning of the mentioning of R&B Divas: LA. However I believe that this was in talks for a while. Once R&B Divas: Atlanta did well it was only a matter of time before the franchise expanded. (F.Y.I: I have a feeling R&B Divas: New York or Miami will be coming into play within the next 2 years or so. I'm so definitely sold on New York. MARK MY WORDS)

Lil Mo talked to Sister2Sister magazine about being asked about her new ventures and she was very real about it. She told the reporter that she was originally asked to join the show for the Atlanta version and well she thought that she just didn't fit in. She felt that her hip hop background was a little bit too loose for the R&B Divas she would've been paired with. She didn't really feel the vibe with those ladies. She felt the only mainstream artist on the show was Faith Evans which was true. 

But when they decided to expand the R&B Divas franchise to LA which was only natural it was the perfect fit. She felt that she had more in common with this cast versus the Atlanta cast. However since she kind of nit picked with the Atlanta cast I'm going to nit pick with her over the LA cast. Now lets be real the only one on the cast of R&B Divas: LA that has really lasted throughout time is Kelly Price (all though it was a stronghold she jumped from R&B to Gospel then back to R&B). Kelly had recent success with songs like Tired and Not My Daddy feat. Stokley of Mint Condition. Chante Moore was making some small tiny waves with her music but it wasn't big, at least not from my point of view. She went through the rough divorce with Kenny Latimore and now she's ready to break out! With her new stint on Broadway and new album this show just might be what she need. Dawn Robinson left En Vogue and hooked up with Rafael Saadiq and created a small group for a short time and they like 1 or 2 hits but other than that she fell off the scene. Claudette Ortiz the strongest thing she made was Two Wrongs feat Wyclef. Other than that she fell off the scene as well. Michel'le was before my time (her album came out 3 years after I was born) but I believe her hit list was Something in My Heart, No More Lies, and Keep Watchin'. All the music hits chart toppers she had were in 1989. During that time she had children with both Dr. Dre and Suge Knight who she also married and divorced (I know you got that SHOCKED look right?) After that she continued to make music but the music she made wasn't as popular as her first album. Lil Mo was best known for her single Superwoman and for me her single 4 Ever (Love that Song!!!). Personally I associated her with Fabolous ALL TIME because they were always featured on each others albums or singles. I didn't know if they were label mates or what. But anyway after awhile I didn't hear anything about her then about 3 years ago I heard that she had signed a new contract with Cash Money. I thought that was a weird move but whatever floats your boat. That didn't work out in her favor and now she's moving on to Reality TV for a career boost.

Plenty of music careers were boosted by stints on Reality TV: American Idol, The X Factor, America's Got Talent, The Voice, Love & Hip Hop (ATL and NY), and now R&B Divas. Listen I see nothing wrong with these shows some of these ex-artists or re-emerging artists just to find an opening for them to get their foot in the door again. With all the new talent and the constant pushing of people who are already in well established careers (i.e. Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown etc.) its hard to push through. Besides these ladies on both versions of R&B Divas are true R&B artists. They are what R&B was about and they could truly and honestly sing.

I hope the show works out for ALL them and really gives them the boost they need. Good Luck ladies I hope this show pushes you all to the level you all deserve!


Source: Sister2SisterMagazine 

And all of this is going to be news to Kenya seeing as how she hasn't been home in quite some time. Poor Kenya, your neighbors don't like you, you've alienated most of your cast, created a fake relationship, girl you going through it! Is this why you were asking for more money from Bravo? Hmm sounds suspicious to me. Anyway I hope you pull it together Kenya. See on Real House of Atlanta next season!

On WetPaint, they've found a tweet on twitter from Ms. Kenya responding to the recent alleged news of her impending eviction! Here's what she said:

Madamenoire.com posed this question: Is Religious Reality TV Really Bad Or Are People Too Caught Up In What Gospel Artists Should Be? And then they gave their perspective now I'm going to give mine! Read what the ladies and gents had to say over at - http://madamenoire.com/273050/for-the-love-of-god-or-money-why-should-we-judge-do-todays-gospel-artists-get-a-bad-rap/#k76OwHPM8RI3kKTb.99 

Religion is a touchy subject with anyone. As a child I was raised in the church. But I was very very confused as to how god worked and it was never thoroughly explained to me until recently. I was under the impression that it was like magic and superstition. Here I am 4 years from 30 and I still think god works by waiving a magic wand and then POOF everything would be alright! It wasn't until recently that I was explained that God doesn't work that way. Having said that I think reality TV allows people to see that even though gospel artists and regular people believe in god they are not separate or different from us. They have the same ratchet problems that we have and there is no magic power that protects them feeling the same pain and heartache that everyone else feels. It shows the realistic views of being a Christian and the struggles that come along with it.  

But it also has a downside. For instance The Sisterhood which airs on TLC. I watched the in the beginning. Its supposed to be about the bonding that occurs between the first ladies of different churches i.e. pastor's wives. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being a first lady. Some can preach and teach others are the right of the pastor and help guide the women in the church. Some do it all! But in this instance this show is not inspiring its just very ratchet. Even if it didn't have the religion component attached to it, it still would be a bad idea. The show is based in Atlanta and it just doesn't sit well with me. TLC is turning into a reality network with Honey Boo Boo, Cake Boss, 19 and Counting, etc. Too many reality shows to count. Anyway back to the show. This show features pastors and their wives of different denominations (such as Methodist, Baptist, even Jewish!). These ladies are treacherous and scandalous. But it is a good depiction of whats going in the church amongst closed eyes. To me its just a show that didn't need to be made. Another depiction of women, not being able to get along and accept each others faults. And showing how catty and jealous women can be.  

K. Michelle claims she's tired of the drama on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. And on several occasions she has mentioned that this season will be her last on the hard hitting reality drama. During a DC concert K. Michelle made a big announcement about her departure and had a little message for her co-stars as well. Here's what she said via Madamenoire.com: 

This divorce between Kordell and Porsha is getting worse. Porsha is fighting back and she's gut punching that fool! She filed papers in court to get the house and alimony. Kordell had already filed a document with his divorce documents, in court saying that she was able bodied and didn't need support of any kind. Newsone.com reports Porsha and her legal team claim that Porsha gave up her life/career. Devoted herself to him and to being a stepmother for his son from a previous relationship. While Kordell was deceiving and conniving about divorcing Porsha. Porsha was committed to working on their marriage and remained loyal.