Basketball Wives: And then there were Five

So if you're looking at the picture and wondering who's missing.  Let me fill in the blanks for you.  Royce Reed, Kenya Bell, Kesha Nichols and everyone's favorite Barbie Doll look-a-like Jennifer Williams.  That's right.  It looks like Executive Producer Shaunie O'Neal of the drama filled reality show, Basketball Wives has given these ladies the axe and they will NOT be apart of the Season 5 cast.  Well, at least not on a permanent basis.  Kenya Bell was lucky enough to be brought back on a "temporary basis" to clear up some concerns and issues she still has with some of her cast mates.  In particular, Suzie Ketcham could be the center of some of Kenya's concerns.  TMZ reports that during a taping of one the new episodes for season 5, at a restaurant in LA, Kenya and Suzie got into a heated argument that took a turn for the worse once Suzie threw a plate of meatballs at Kenya. The end result was a fight which is what these women have become well known for.  The fighting is one major reason that Jennifer Williams will also not be returning for Season 5.  Her constant cat fighting with frenemy Evelyn Lozada became too much of an issue for all of the ladies especially Shaunie, Evelyn and Jennifer.  During an interview with Vibe Vixen Jennifer explained how she is ready to leave the drama behind her.  

"Tahiti was the last straw for me, we were half way around the world and I didn’t go there to argue or fight.  I just wanted peace, but soon realized that wasn’t going to happen unless I was secluded from those that were determined to argue and fight.  Arguing with former friends, slinging dirt back and forth was something I could have done in Miami not there."

She went on by extending her well wishes to the rest of the ladies.  

“Even though this has been a trying season, I hope at some point my cast mates can get along and be civil with one another. I will always appreciate Basketball Wives Season 4 and this time in my life for the abundant lessons learned and personal growth I was forced to face. We all have our own individual imperfections, but I also believe we all have a good heart.  As women of color it is important we uplift and support one another.  I wish all my cast mates continued success and best wishes with their future endeavors"

Well out with the OLD and in with the NEW.  And the new is Mrs. Tasha Marbury, wife of ex-NBA star Stephon Marbury.  Sources are already stating that Mrs Marbury is coming to the show with her own set of drama.  We will see.  Season 5 is scheduled to air soon and I will be front and center.

The to Buy and Blast List!

There is not one Fantasia Album that I do not own and BLAST on a regular basis.  So it is without question that her newest one scheduled to be released in April is definitely on the "To Buy & Blast" List.  "Side Effects of You" is the title and with all that she has been through with her failed relationship to married ex-boyfriend/father of her child-Antwaun Cook....I already know she is going to BRING IT on this album.  Stay tuned....the album will be bought, blasted and reviewed as soon as it drops.  #TEAMTASIA!   Click on the link below to watch Tasia talk about her new album and her newest single...."Lose to Win."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8y943fTKaY&feature=player_embedded

Revamp Reality TV

Of course you know by now that I love watching good quality "feel good" tv.  And sometimes for whatever reason that does include a little bit of DRAMA.  This is why I have fallen victim to the world of Reality TV.  Or at least I used to be a victim.  As of lately I've only been holding on to a few that I really love: R&B Divas, Love and Hip Hop ATLANTA, and every now and then I will watch the crazy Braxtons.  But all in all, I'm pretty much exhausted from all the reality shows and wasn't the least bit concerned when rapper Shawty Lo lost his deal for that terrible reality show, "All My Baby's Mama's."  I mean, what kind of ignorance was that about????  And so sorry for the ex's of men with money and some form of celebrity whose show "Starter Wives" was removed from network tv and placed on the web.  What I would like to see happen is a switch in format for Reality TV.  I think BET had the right idea with the "Real Husbands of Hollywood."  Although the show is sort of like a mock reality show...it's hilarious and the big switch in format is all about the cast.....THEY'RE ALL MEN!  Now this is different and likeable.  We all know that a bunch of women brings a bunch of drama.  Not that men don't have the occasional "Mitch Fit," just not as often as women.  And I truly believe if a network like TV ONE or BET or even VH1 developed a Reality show where the cast were all men, it would set Reality TV on a different plateau.  But not just any men.  I want to sit down and watch the reality in the lives of men like, Pete Rock and CL Smooth; Rakim; The male R&B group Shai.   Make a reality show about what they have been up to in their careers and personal life.  And if you're looking for Drama....I'm sure all of these men are married, in a relationship or divorced with kids which always gives off Drama.  What do you think.  Who would you include in your ideal cast of an all male reality show?

R&B Divas: LA Baby!!

It wasn't enough for TV One to have me glued to the TV for shows like, Unsung and the re-runs of Martin and Living Single and R&B Divas.  But, they done up and did it this time with the production of R&B Divas: LA Baby!!  Don't get me wrong- I LOVE the R&B divas in ATL.  Faith, Monifa and Keke are my girls but, coming to the LA stage are some pretty heavy hitters and....let's just say I hope these ladies answer the questions that have been floating around in my head for years.  Before I get to the questions I want answered....let me start by telling you who the LA cast consist of.  And I'm saving the best for last.  Kelly Price, Chante Moore, Dawn Robinson (from EnVogue,) Claudette Ortiz(City High), and Lil' Mo and my GIRL--Michel'le!!!!!   What!!!???  I'm super amped!  Where do I begin?  Well for one, I don't think being on this reality show will hurt any of these ladies career, if anything it should help it.  Chante Moore has an album coming out in April and is divorced from R&B singer Kenny Latimore who is doing his thing right now with his latest single "Find Away."  So, maybe she's using this opportunity as a stepping stool to stand tall again after a looong hiatus from the music industry.  Dawn Robinson has been all up in through the social media scene for the on again off again beef she has with her former group mates from EnVogue and I really hope she sheds some light on that situation through this show.  Lil' Mo still remains the homegirl from up the street to me.  She just has this cool vibe that she gives off in her interviews and even through her music but, it WON'T shock me if she comes with LOADS of DRAMA to this series.  The beautiful Claudette from City High.  Ya'll remember City High....(singing)"what would you do if you're son was at home crying all alone on the bedroom floor cause he's hungry and the only way to feed him is to sleep with a man for a little bit of money."  One of the dopest songs from that time.  But, Ms Ortiz was in a Drama-filled marriage with one of the band members, Ryan Toby and has been divorced for a while now.  But, again...hopefully she'll speak more candidly about the ups and downs of that relationship during the show.  Now...last but not least.  The girl with the pretty eyes and the squeaky voice from back in the day....MICHEL'LE!!!!  OMG!  Where have you been?  Well I did a little research and I found out that she's married to the very intimidating-looking Suge Knight!  WOW!!  If I remember correctly she was dating Dr. Dre at one point when she was signed to Eazy E's label.  But, Suge came through and punked everybody out of their original contracts and put every signed artist on Death Row Records.  Michel'le and Dr Dre included.  She has a son with Dr Dre and kids with Suge Knight.  But one things is clear and that is that this woman can SAAANNNNGG!  Or at least she could back in the day.  And if you don't know who Michel'le is please Google her and go to Youtube to listen to her music.  You can play my all time favorite song from her, "Something in Your Heart."  Needless to say......I CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL THE SUMMER.  I'll keep you posted on the exact date.  Until we meet again....keep smiling because I definitely will.  But, that's just me being me.