Charles In Charge At “Sweetie Pies”

Okay, so I find myself laughing one of those hearty, gut wrenching, eyes misting tears sort of deal while taking notes for today’s post. I watched episodes of “Sweetie Pies” on Oprah ‘s OWN after the festivities and honors sent to all the fallen on Memorial Day. Watching Sweetie Pies always makes me hungry, even after a full day of eats!  Y’all know I’m a displaced Southern girl.  I assure  you ”I had no choice in the matter”….But, family & food were two of maybe 5 good things that came out from the soils of my upbringing….Those platters of greens, fried chicken, sweet potatoes and apple pies served up at Ms. Robbie’s restaurant? All good! Moderation is key, people.

Anyhoo, and people think they know a g-mogul because, there’s always “anyhoo”…  Aside from the food and arguing between mama & son, son & fiancee’ and problems cropping up while trying to open another restaurant, I’ve witnessed what I’d call a breakout star in the makings. Can you guess? If you guessed young Charles-Ms. Robbie’s nephew? then you win and deserve to keep reading my views on Charles:)

Charles is a kid from back in the day- innocent, but, then not so much, ha! He is hilarious people… take the time he wanted to become a bartender, so he goes to a friend whose a mixologist…is that a word? Okay, y’all, dude mixes drinks and shows Charles a few tricks. Charles gets drunk from all the ‘tasting’ going on. Tearfully funny! Lucky for him, he takes a cab home… Charles doesn’t impress Ms. Robbie when he practices his newfound skills on her.

In last night’s episode, Charles wants to work at the new restaurant as anything other than, a bus boy, floor sweeper, or dishwasher. Maybe he’ll be the manager and open up around 4:30 when there’s no one to manage-ha! Ultimately he admits he doesn’t know what he wants to do and heads to the zoo, because he’s always loved animals… He’s afraid to blow into the nose of the Llama. He’s wondering who needs a degree to pick up some poop? The scene at the zoo with a clueless Charles was hysterical and great food for fodder in this post. I could write a daily column on Charles and actually enjoy doing it:)

Okay, people, loads of stuff to do before keeping it moving to my next site. What, didn’t know I’m a regular Renaissance woman? Y’all can visit if you’re brave enough) http://clara54.wordpress.com and http://authentic-woman.net …don’t forget to:

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Love Addiction Reality TV

Okay, so I don’t really know what to expect from this new sries on TV One called “Love Addiction” check your local listings, but, so far and from the few episodes I’ve seen- it’s shining a spotlight on a sort of statistical ratio that favors men in how they just tend to get over on a “sistah!” And, it seems to show women in a “needy” light. Let’s talk!

One couple: young black guy has been dating an older- much older white woman & a former Vegas Showgirl who is a year older than the man’s mother becomes an issue for the mother! The woman who is getting divorced from her husband, has issues and so does the young man equaling a volatile relationship. Did I mention  the husband still pays the woman’s mortgage?…the woman houses her unemployed, but, great boy toy in this cozy lovers nest. Moms isn’t happy about this arrangement and along with a best friend of the young love stricken son, calls in a “Love Doctor”, an actual psychologist dealing in relationships.

Ater the intervention: The former Vegas girl cuts ties to her young lover, citing age differences and hightails it back home to live with her estranged husband whose got a J.O.B…

Another couple: A young woman who is suffering from the traumatic and oftentimes disfiguring skin condition caused by Lupus, is raising her sister’s five kids, while trying to maintain a committed relationship with an aspiring and broke actor. The woman seemingly loves this “user” to the point where she’s willing to pay his bills, cook, clean, wash his dirty clothers and support his deadbeat tail with her disability checks! Why is this g-mogul calling dude out?

Because he basically admitted during an intervention with the doctor that women were meant to serve him and should be appreciative of him! He came off as a male chauvinistic pig:) his friends saw him for this truth…while dude partied, and slept with other women, the woman taking care of his every need is left at home with no one to turn to for loving support of her & her illness.

Needless to say, the leech realized from the intervention just how much of a cad and user he was and ended the relationship. Love Addiction depicts the lives of women making bad choices.One very capable woman admits her fear of abandonment stemming from a father who stopped coming around when she was only 9 years old. She eventually ended a 7 month courtship with a man who wasn’t there for her emotionally, even during the time of her father’s passing- 

Love Addiction is definitely a wake up call for all of those needy women who doesn’t have their best interest at heart. Women have got to love themselves, know their self worth and not hook up with a guy, just because! Like Ms. Maya Angelou says, (and Oprah loves to reiteriate) “You know better-You do better.”

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Bullying Tami Strikes Again On Basketball Wives!

Okay now since the influx of Reality TV, we have seen some bullies on the horizon. The Celebrity Apprentice introduced us to Amarosa, for goodness sake! And every gurl on Bad Gurls either bullied or got bullied. Who can forget Chrissy on Love & Hip Hop? That chick got mean and dirty with her friends when they blinked the wrong way. Just sayin’

Last night’s episode of Basketball Wives just took the cake!!!!! We know how mean spirited  & foul-mouthed Evelyn and Tami can be. We know what a disgrace they are to the more image conscious woman out there (Wendy ”how you doin” Williams) in a word. But, we still watch this train wreck!

We’ve heard it through the grapevine that some advertisments are pulling out from Basketball Wives because of the “embarrassing” direction the show is headed. Some even speculate that Shaunie is trying to distance herself from the show as well… Last night was a bust because of the obvious harrassment and bullying going on

I didn’t see a halo on Tami Roman’s head, did y’all? I mean who died and made her your guardian angel, or your highness or even GOD almighty!?!!! - That was some whacked out stuff and that chick was doing some unforgivable adult bullying! Kesha Nichols did the right thing by asking for help- surely, the other women didn’t use their influence to help her out!

Tami Roman blames her erratic behavior on needing ”anger management.” How’s that working for ya, Tami? Jamie Foxx hit it dead on when he sang, blame it on the “Alcohol.” Shaunie alluded to this being the culprit as well. I’m a g-mogul from way back and I call it like I see it. Y’all don’t have to agree with me either, this is America, people- we can agree to disagree without employing those bullying tactics- cause “we’re adults!” Tami better be glad her tail wasn’t arrested, she’d get sobered up quick and in a hurry, doncha ya know:)

Anyhoo, a few parting words?  Susie, keep your damn trap shut, gurl!

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Lamar Odom & Khloe Kardashian Ending Reality TV Show?

The news coming through the 411 grapevine is that the Odoms (Khloe & Lamar) have decided to pull the plug on their Reality TV Series. Apparently, due to Lamar’s poor performance in his trade to Dallas Mavericks, he just want to concentrate on regaining his basketballer legs- Good for you. Lamar! Anyhoo, it’s not like Khloe won’t be continuing to rake in the monies while hubby is away rebuilding his name- The Kardashians have aced a $40 million deal re-signing their Kardashian Reality Tv contracts…

And, if last night’s show was any indication, Khloe & Lamar is probably excited to get the hell out of Dallas! Not that’s there’s anything wrong with Dallas, mind you  but, it seemed the couple were so unhappy living there away from supportive friends and family.

On the issue of family? I’m a bit taken aback by how Kris Jenner is calling herself Lamar Odom’s “Manager!” Didn’t Mr. Odom have his own manager before getting married to Khloe & hooking up with the Kardashian Reality Tv Brand? If he allows Kris Jener to climb up the social ladder on his hard earned dime? I’m done:(   I mean did ya see how she used Lamar’s connections to the team to get VIP treatment from Mark Cuban, the Maverick’s owner? Just how tacky & money/status hungry can one publicity seeking rich woman become?

On friendship? Lamar, why in the world haven’t you peeped your man, Jamie? Don’t you know trolls come in friendship packages as well? It seems Khloe could see what her hubby couldn’t, Jamie is a leech and uses Lamar for a safety net and so is daddy Joe! Lamar Odom doesn’t seem like a dense man to me- so far. Allowing people to use and abuse his kindness? That’s weakness BRO!

Wow, why don’t this g-mogul say how she really feels!? Anyhoo, y’all know that’s what y’all think as well-ask Wendy Williams, why don’t ya? I’m tired now, gotta rest my mind-

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NeNe Leakes To Sheree Whitfield- “I’m Your Gurl!”

So now, here’s the thing: NeNe Leakes has been getting roles on some high end shows since her appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. Glee cast her as a swim coach of all things and so her “acting career” has her “acting” like a diva- but, that’s really not a stretch for NeNe, casue she wore that persona during the first season of Housewives of Atlanta:) Anyhoo, the women seemingly have had enough of NeNe playing diva-licious behavior and are rebelling against her- could be a bit of jelly up in the mix too, if we’re speculating here.

On last night’s episode of The Real Housewives final reunion,, to put it mildly? All of the women were acting like crazy “b*tches!” and ya’ll know this g-mogul don’t ususlly curse in (print) and use that term when it refers to women (never) however, the screaming & telling secrets, placing blame and cackling about whose got money, sugar daddies, taking care of guys and so forth? Exhausting!

I was taking notes and taking inventory on how much the women had grown in a business sense. Kandi leads the pack with her line of sex toys-y’all know sex sells, but NeNe Leakes is making a name for herself in the world of celebrity-how she handles her new found fame and yes, NeNe “fortune” remains to be seen. In the world of celebrity, seasoned vets know how 15 minutes of fame gets old real fast in the fast lane of Hollywood- hmmm

Sheree’ seriously doesn’t sem to have a lot going in the business arena, although she’s still talking about her fashion & fitness line. There might be some truth to the tales that Sheree’ isn’t as monied up as she claims…Maybe Sheree should just take NeNe’s offer to help her out.

 Ok, so, it wasn’t genuine, but, NeNe has taken credit for getting Sheree’ and Kim on The Housewives of Atlantic, even though, according to NeNe, producers weren’t all that taken with Sheree’ in the beginning-referencing “boring” in their uncertainty. As of this post, Sheree Whitfield won’t be returning to The Housewives of Atlanta. Sources tell us she quit the show!

Kim is pregnant again and have an upcoming reality episode of her wedding to hubby, Troy- 26year old football player. Kim truly believes she can sang:) has a new record on the horizon-Kandi you stop that, gurl!

Marlo?  In the words of Wendy Williamns “”Nobody likes you.” “Go someplace.”

Phaedra & Cynthia ? Speechless:)

Good news for Giuliana & Bill Rancic: They’re becoming parents!

 The Movie, Think Like A Man, was number one at the box office this weekend, beating out Hunger Games…

What movie caught your fancy over the weekend?  How y’all feel about Sheree quitting The Housewives?

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Reality TV Marathon

 I cannot believe I’ve been away from y’all for this long! Did y’all miss me? People are so fickle. Anyhoo, allow me a moment to offer up some apologies right now and tell you what’s been happening in my part of the world before we get to the latest”Ts’…Last week was a killer. Working my butt to the bone up until Friday:(  Needed some ”me” time Saturday, avoided computer like an std, but, Sunday, on the day our lord rose again? Ok, Easter I find I gotta go purchase another dang keyboard cause the Ls kept sticking on the one I’d just purchased last year! Hmmm, maybe I am too hard on the dang thang, so I did a bit of upgrade, opting for the wireless classic desktop and mouse…let’s hope it lasts more than a year:)

Reality TV Marathons caught my attention this weekend as well. I couldn’t type, so took notes in longhand for y’all.  On Joan & Melissa; Joan Knows Best, Joan Rivers turned 78 recently and was having an ‘age defining’ moment, err, meltdown. She b*itched about her agent getting her the “help I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” ad, instead of something young and hip, like Kim Kardashian sporting big name shoe hogs. She also was devastated when Jimmie Fallon bumped her tv spot on his show for a “younger” celebrity appearance. I don’t know bout you people, but, with age comes wisdom and dang near the freedom to say what cha want…anyhoo, Joan keeps me in stitches. Her timing is spot on when she’s doing her comedic spill. Younger ? Keep it moving, gurl…

I was sooo befuddled and amused by Big Rich Texas. This  reality show is loud, boisterous and down right addicting. It’s ALL about STATUS in Texas, y’all and if you move out there, you better have your ducks aligned, cause if you say something suspicious, the head of these cackling hens, err, Pamela, will definitely sniff it out and tell the other gurls “I told you so!”. Anyhoo, there are quite a few wannabes and social climbers in this Dallas town and the best place to get a leg up appears to be by joining their prestigious country club…make sure your money can land you a spot and do be prepared to kiss a lot of butt. Aside- The newest member might need anger management classes; just sayin’

For the record, I’m a mother. My adult daughter and I have had to overcome a few rough patches in our relationship, but, we survived to talk, laugh and agree to disagree on a daily basis. The one foundation our relationship is built on, is love! Once a daughter knows just how unconditional that love from her mom is? That mom could say ” take your tail outta my line of fire” and the daughter will get it. Evelyn Braxton told daughter Tamar ” I’ll slap the p*ss outta you!”  That’s a mother’s love baby  Communication is key. 

I watched Beverly’s Full House, starring Beverly Johnson, 1st black supermodel to grace the Vogue magazine cover/business mogul and newest Reality TV Show star, airing on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN on Saturdays ( check local listing) and, well, ”Houston we have a problem.” Okay, y’all, not in a bad way, dang! If you want to see real mother and daughter conflict borne from stuff happened before, or misunderstanding and hurt feelings that’s not completely resolved and you can relate, it’s all good. We might pi up a few pointers, eh?

If you want to tune in to judge celebrity-that’s not good. A g-mogul I am and I’ve done some gossiping in my day. But, negative gossip can destroy relationships. I won’t print that sort of stuff here-read my intro-There are some fun,free moments in Beverly ’s Full House too, take the house manager, Robert messing with Byron for the hell of it… Bryon, the boyfriend adding en extra shot to David’s drink to see him act a fool… I’m going to add this show to my already list of Reality TV to watch.

Hey, anybody catch Neicy Nash’s new reality show?

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Big Ang: Reality TV Breakout Mob Wives

Okay, y’all I won’t lie ( I could, but, I won’t) anyhoo, I really started watching Mob Wives on VH1 because I was hooked on (drum roll) the theme song! Yes, I loved the beat, lyrics and imagining me singing the lead:0 Seriously, hearing Rock Mafia’s The Big Big Bang just allowed for a moment of being a chick in leather pants belting oot “I don’t wanna dream ooh i just wanna live it…let’s not miss a thang, the big, big, big, bang-the reason i’m alive!” Had a moment- keep it moving.

Now, even though the theme song is what drew this g-mogul in? ( although the drama played a part) I have to admit, it’s the reality show’s newest breakout cast member,”Big Ang ”  who keeps me from signing off and some of y’all tuning in. 51 year old Angela Raiola keeps the women somewhat grounded as she becomes peacemaker to the gurls. Apparently ‘Big Ang’ has been around New York’s Staten Island a long time and know some of the girls since they were teens. This information alone lets viewers know how Big Ang once rolled AND maybe that’s why she doesn’t like of all the drama the women bring to the show- y’all think Big Ang was a Mafia queen at some point? just askin’

Anyhoo, Big Ang aka Angela Roiola recently appeared on a segment of The Wendy Williams Show where she gave a few insights into her life:

1. 51 years old 

2. Married to a sanitation worker (38 yrs old)

3. Has a son in his 20′s

4. Had liposuction and lip injection (who knew?!)

5. Had 3 breast enhancements- again, who knew!?!

All in all, I think Big Ang is a welcome addition to the show. She sort of balances out all the cursing, fighting and drinking:)

“JR!!!!”

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Celebrity Outtakes

So, I’m not too down with these Reality Shows of late. Too much cursing, backstabbing and just being dang right hypocritica!l. Take Basketball Wives in last night’s episode you have Shaunie, Tami and Evelyn, talkin’ smack about their gurl Jenn. Shaunie seemingly talks with a forked tongue ie from both sides of her mouth- Tami, y’all know ain’t much better…”Keepin’ it real” my butt. These women are sooo trifling, doncha ya know? Money or not. Never heard so many women, supposedly with class? refering to one another as bi#c#es. These women wear high priced designer clothes & such, but, class acts? Hmmm, more like Ghetto fabulous. just sayin’

Congrats to Royce who auditioned for and landed a part in a New York play.

TI & Tiny are raising a blended family, while taking care of business which is cool. Again, the women on the show scream & holler; curse sooo much without their sentences making a complete thought-geez! Love the fact that Tiny is helping her foul mouthed hairstylist friend, but, even friendships have their limits…the gurl is tryin to milk Tiny for all she can get. Does anyone else see this or am I the only g-mogul with guts to go ther:) Anyho, ole gurl’s attitude need a checkup from the neckup and Tiny needs to go there with chick.

On Khloe & Lamar, Lamar doesn’t want Khloe treating him like anything less than a grown assed man…hmmm,I think you’d better repeat that in a more articulate manner, Mr. Odom…

Madonna’s daughter Lordes will be one of her backup dancers on her tour…speech?

The Fashion Police thought Viola Davis wearing her natural hair, made the “sistahs” proud! Reallly?!? I was born proud, doncha know? just sayin’

The media thought Star Jones was ambushed by the ladies of The View when she appeared on the show after her contract wasn’t renewed 6 years ago- feel free to weigh in y’all.

Speaking of “y’all?” Wendy Williams, question gurl…. You been sneaking a peak at the T Blog of late? Just curious gurl:)

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Basketball Wives Evelyn Lozada Threatens To Punch Former BFF

Okay, so I’m a little bit under the weather and thank y’all for asking and yea, homemade soup would be nice:) Anyho, I did tolerate chills, stuffy & runny nose to take an awkward couch position to watch the return of season 4 Basketball Wives… I don’t know about these over 40 something women., sans Royce, Suzie and the new additions to the season-I mean what’s really going on!?  The “b” word is thrown about sooo unnecessarily. The threat to punch someone out. Evelyn Lozada took it there with her former bff of more than 10 years? Come on now!

Y’all remember in season 3, Evelyn got upset with friend Jennifer Williams over a radio interview where Jenn called Chad Ochocinco a “media whore” among other things. Well, after Jennifer took a step back and apologized to Evelyn, the 2 women seemingly squashed it and kept it moving. Hmmm, apparently not. Now, it seems Jennifer’s blog is cause for ire. According to Evelyn, Jennifer went there again by disrespecting her relationship with womanizer, err, footballer, Chad Ochocinco. The shocking part? Evelyn threatens to punch her former bff’ in the “MotherF##k**g” face!  Jennifer screams she doesn’t post on her blog all the time, her publicist does. Tami Roman’s 2 cents ? “Fire the Publicist.”

Apparently celebrity gossip mogul, Wendy Willliams has sworn off watching Basketball Wives! According to Wendy, the women have reached an all time low of disrespect in their actions of constantly screaming, crusing & fighting and at their ages, she (Wendy Williams) is done. But, have no fear people, this celebrity blogger and g-mogul WILL continue to bring you the shameful shenanigans of these grown-assed women & now that a couple of new “younger” women have joined season 4? There’s going to be loads of competitive drama fodder for yours truly to dissect.

 Newcomers boarding the hell ship of the original Basketball Wives are Keshu Nichols and Kenya Bell. Next week’s episode will be on FIRE!  Trust. 

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Recaps From Love & Hip Hop: Reality Check

 

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I know all y’all caught Monday night‘s Love & Hip Hop: Reality Check. It was off the chain! First off, this reunion for its 2nd season had to be filmed separately & individually-word! The women are sooo divided and hating on each other so much, that executive producer, Mona Scott and the others decided to interview the women separately. Chrissy was so perturbed, ok, people, MAD with the producer Mona, she refused to sit with her for the 1 on 1, going  instead with Jim Ackeman…

Chrissy feels Mona deliberately manipulated her scenes, and she was setup to be in the same room with Yandy to continue their beef. At one point while in Miami, Chrissy appeared to quit the show, but, admitted she only quit “the situation.” Her parting words to Yandy? “She traded her managerial hat in for Reality TV- there you have it, stop aking me about Yandy.” 

Somaya was hurt that her scenes were cut and calls Mona “a bitch.” and Mona asks why she have to be a “bitch?”  Of course, seeing the error of her ways and not wanting to be given even less air time, Somaya quickly apologies. The bottom line for Somaya not getting air time? She fired her manager, Maurice and was  left to  talk about her shoe line of all things-dull…

Kimbella is pregnant and still loves an absent jUELZ.  But, still she hopes that he’ll become more responsible and step up to be the man she knows he can be….after all, he’ll be turning 30! Now, Emily admits she did the reality show to come out from hiding from the world and let them see the woman in a relationship for 8 years with rapper, Fab. Yes, they’re still together, but, now when she’s out with Fab, people know her as well…hmmm.

Yandy’s expanded role on Love & Hip Hop only served to make Chrissy jealous! Chrissy’s for real beef with Yandy seems to be Yandy’s getting more air time on “her show.” Chrissy just wants Yandy to quit the reality show already, but, Yandy did sign a contract and she is getting paid! Enough said.  Olivia is not sleeping with her manager. They are great friends and yes, she has signed a record deal… Olivia finally takes a stance and blames Chrissy for the beef with Yandy-woot! Okay, Emily, friendship aside… whatcha think, for real?

Mama Jones doesn’t like Olivia? Just who does this perplexed person like, other than Jimmy?! It seems Jim & Yandy’s relationship is null and void. According to Jim, he doesn’t need a manager that puts his business in the street. But, isn’t that what Reality TV about?

Can’t wait to dish on: Love & Hip Hop Atlanta! 

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