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Survivor veteran Rob Mariano has joined the design team on CBS show Secret Celebrity Renovation. Known as “Boston Rob,” Mariano is a home improvement contractor. He will work alongside interior designer Sabrina Soto, as they help celebrities do a surprise home renovation for a meaningful person in the celebs’ lives.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann is responding following NeNe Leakes‘ Bravo lawsuit, which calls out the reality TV star for allegedly making racist remarks about her fellow cast members.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann is responding following NeNe Leakes' Bravo lawsuit, which calls out the reality TV star for allegedly making racist remarks about her fellow cast members.In an exclusive clip from  OG cast reunion on OWN's  hosted by Carlos King, season 1 stars, Zolciak-Biermann, DeShawn Snow, Shereé Whitfield and Lisa Wu came together to reminisce on the highly popular series. Noticeably missing from the line-up was Leakes, whose ongoing lawsuit prevented her from taking part in the sit-down. When King who produced the first few seasons of — asked Zolciak-Biermann for her take on the legal drama, she said she plans to «deal with» Leakes.«I mean, she knows what she's saying is not true in regards to me,» the  singer maintained.

Kandi Burruss is catching heat online after a vibrating underwear stunt on Real Housewives of Atlanta was nearly universally panned by both cast members and viewers!

Tracee Ellis Ross is seriously showing off! The star made a splash with her latest video that left fans totally awe-struck. ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress gave fans a glimpse of what her "happy place" looks like, revealing an envy-inducing pool surrounded by bougainvilleas. The video showed off not only an incredible view, but also Tracee's impressive physique. WATCH: Tracee earns praise after sharing a filter-free videoMORE: Tracee Ellis Ross stuns in sequined feathered dress after Black-ish series finaleShe looked relaxed and refreshed as ever, wowing fans in a plunging cut-out bikini. Taking perfect advantage of the stunning pool, she had no problem smudging the striking red lipstick on her lips to take a dive, simultaneously showcasing the intricate design of her bikini bottoms. Fans were quick to flood her comment section with compliments, writing: "TRACEE that bathing suit is EVERYTHING," and: "Always so stunning with your signature red lips," as well as: "The ultimate body."Tracee's splashy videoOthers however, while they were certainly dazzled by Tracee’s bikini and dive, couldn’t help but complain about her song choice. The clip was set to Kandi Burruss' 2014 song, Legs, Hips, Body.

Kandi Burruss has an unexpected new hit!

Jeannie Mai Jenkins is putting an end to the “crazy” rumors that she is joining the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”. Jenkins takes the opportunity to address the speculation during Wednesday’s episode of “The Real”, where she is joined by “RHOA” star Kenya Moore.

Tracy Morgan Show”) is 32. Actor Miles Heizer (“13 Reasons Why,” ″Parenthood”) is 28.May 17: Singer Taj Mahal is 80. Drummer Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson is 73.

Nene Leakes is addressing her ongoing lawsuit against Bravo and NBC.

Ariana DeBose hugs Judith Light on the red carpet at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards at The Hilton Midtown on Friday night (May 6) in New York City.

EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and husband/executive producer Todd Tucker have joined the producing team of Broadway’s upcoming The Piano Lesson revival starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Brooks.

Kandi Burruss is getting candid about Real Housewives of Atlanta season 14!

Marlo Hampton in the opening credits of  season 14, her first time delivering a tagline as a full-time, peach-holding 'Wife after a decade of appearing on the show as a «guest» or «friend of» the cast.«You know what? It's my season,» Marlo proclaims to ET over video chat ahead of her official debut as a Housewife. «I don't know why. I guess the greater being was like, 'Hey!' God's like, 'Hey, this is your time!' But it's here and I'm ready for it.

Watch Lifetime's Trailer for 'Envy' & 'Lust' With Keri Hilson, Serayah and Kandi Burruss (Exclusive) EXCLUSIVE: Listen to Serayah's New Beyonce-Inspired 'Empire' Anthem, 'Me' Aretha Franklin Honored With GRAMMYs Tribute From Yolanda Adams, Fantasia & Andra Day

NeNe Leakes is suing the companies behind the, alleging that they fostered and tolerated a hostile and racist work environment.The lawsuit, filed in the Atlanta federal court on Wednesday, lists NBCUniversal, Bravo, the production companies True Entertainment and Truly Original, executives from the companies and  executive producer Andy Cohen as defendants, according to the Associated Press,The suit states, per the AP, “NBC, Bravo and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated – if not, encouraged.”According to the AP, the lawsuit states that Leakes had complained for years about alleged racist remarks made by fellow former cast member Kim Zolciak-Biermann, who, according to the suit, allegedly made “racially insensitive and stereotypical” comments about fellow cast member Kandi Burruss' home and that Zolciak-Biermann allegedly used the N-word to refer to Leakes and other members of the cast. Leakes did not name Zolciak-Biermann in the lawsuit.The lawsuit also claims that Leakes' complaints of alleged racism had her forced off the series prior to the 13th season in 2020. Leakes was a cast member on  from 2008-2020. Leakes' lawyer in Beverly Hills, David DeRubertis, released a statement to ET regarding the lawsuit.“From the day the series began filming, NeNe was the target of systemic racism from co-star Kim Zolciak-Biermann, which was tolerated by Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen and other executives,” says DeRubertis.

NeNe Leakes is taking Bravo to court!

Nene Leakes is going after The Real Housewives franchise.

LOS ANGELES -- Former star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” NeNe Leakes sued the companies behind the show on Wednesday, alleging that they fostered and tolerated a hostile and racist work environment.The lawsuit filed in federal court in Atlanta says Leakes, who is Black, complained to executives about years of racist remarks from fellow housewife Kim Zolciak-Biermann, who is white, but that only Leakes suffered consequences.It names as defendants NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies True Entertainment and Truly Original, executives from the companies and “Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen, but not Zolciak-Biermann."NBC, Bravo and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated – if not, encouraged,” the suit says.Emails sent to representatives of the defendants and Zolciak-Biermann seeking comment were not immediately returned.Leakes, 54, a TV personality and actor whose legal name is Linnethia Monique Leakes, spent seven seasons as one of the central stars of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta” between 2008 and 2020.It alleges that during the first season, which aired in 2008, the cast was planning to attend a barbecue, and housewife Kim Zolciak-Biermann, responded to the idea with “words to the effect of: ‘I don’t want to sit around with NeNe and eat chicken.’” The suit says the statement “perpetuated an offensive stereotype about African-Americans.”The suit says in 2012 during the fifth season, Zolciak-Biermann made "racially offensive and stereotypical" comments about the new home of housewife Kandi Burruss, calling her neighborhood a "ghetto" and perpetuating a racial stereotype in an offensive comment about whether Burruss needed a

Showtime is heading back to the South Side this summer. The premium cabler said today that Season 5 of its Lena Waithe-created drama The Chi will premiere at 9 p.m. Friday, June 24.

Kandi Burruss in the first look at the highly anticipated 14th season of Bravo's . Kandi is back for her 13th season on the show, joined by fellow returning season 13 'Wives Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora. Shereé Whitfield is also back in the fold for her third tenure as a cast member (she last appeared on season 10), while longtime «friend of» the cast Marlo Hampton finally snatched a peach and joins the full-time lineup.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is a bit complicated. She’s long been considered a top-ranking fan-favorite, due to her hilarious one-liners and expressions that would frequently turn into viral memes. However, the 54-year-old has left the show twice now.

Kandi Burruss' Old Lady Gang eatery!Only ET's Nischelle Turner got an exclusive tour of the space from Kandi and her gang — husband/business partner Todd Tucker, «Mama» Joyce Jones and her sisters, «Aunt» Bertha Jones and «Aunt» Nora Wilcox, plus staffers DonJuan Clark, Phillip Frempong, Shawndreca Robinson, Dom'Unique Variety and Brian Redmond -- all in celebration of  star's new series, aptly named . “The thing that’s super cool about [the restaurant and the show] is, for so long, my family’s been supporting me for years and now, I get to see them shine, you know?" Kandi shares. «That’s the cool part for me.” “I can’t wait for everyone to get to know all of them,» she adds.Get a full look at the spaces and faces of OLG in the video above. One of the breakout stars of the show (and this tour) is Brian, who is first to point out he's «done been suspended four times… without pay» from the restaurant. «Sometimes it's time to go,» he cracks.

Kandi Burruss appeared on Sirius XM’s The Clay Lane Show on March 15 and refused to co-sign NeNe Leakes‘ accusations of racism against Bravo and Andy Cohen. “Realistically, I don’t agree,” Kandi, 45, said about her former Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star, who quit the show a second time after season 12 in 2020. “Everybody can have their own opinion. I did not agree,” she added.

Kandi Burruss is clearing up some rumors about . ET's Nischelle Turner visited Burruss at her family's Old Lady Gang restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, which is the scene for Burruss' new spinoff,, where she shared what viewers can expect on season 14 of the series.«I didn't understand. I don't know who makes these rumors up,» Burruss said of rumblings that she wasn't part of the show's upcoming season. «I think somebody secretly wants to get rid of me or something.

tied the knot during a fairytale ceremony on 2.22.22 and it was just as magical as it looked. The newlyweds spoke exclusively to ET’s Denny Directo about their big day. “It was the first look,” Da Brat says about the moment they laid eyes on each other. “When I turned around and saw her carriage, I was like 'Oh my God, you look so beautiful.'” “We finally got to see each other,” Dupart says.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is coming back for season 14 with some major changes. Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams are out, Sheree Whitfield is back, and Marlo Hampton is FINALLY getting a peach! You also have returning cast members Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora, while Sanya Richards-Ross joins the group as the new Housewife. The upcoming season will surely bring plenty of drama, including one feud that fans may not have see coming: Kandi vs. Marlo!

Da Brat is married!

Da Brat is married!

Da Brat is married!The rapper married her fiancée, Jesseca «Judy» Dupart, at Horse Mansion in Georgia on Tuesday in a fairy-tale wedding, complete with a horse and carriage. One hundred guests were in attendance for the event, including Eva Marcille, Porsha Williams and Kandi Burruss.According to, both Da Brat and Dupart arrived at the ceremony in Cinderella-esque horse-drawn carriages. They then walked down the aisle together to «Here and Now» by Luther Vandross.

Here comes Da Bride! Da Brat, 47, and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, 40, have officially tied the knot. The couple said “I do” at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Plenty of famous guests were in attendance including The Real Housewives Of Atlanta stars Eva Marcille, Porsha Williams and Kandi Burruss. Jermain Dupri and Damon Dupart Sr. were both present as groomsmen and even walked the two women down the aisle. Check out some sweet pics from their wedding here.

Janet Jackson, 55, dated Jermaine Dupri, 49, for seven years — and the amicable exes are finally revealing what lead to their unexpected break-up in 2009. The “Welcome To Atlanta” rapper point blank admitted, “me being reckless” in the fourth part of the new Janet documentary on Lifetime and A&E, which aired on Jan. 29. “One of the weird things is that dating Janet is that it attracts other women — girls wanted to talk to me more because I was dating her…and I’m a man,” Jermaine confessed, addressing rumors that he had cheated. The couple started dating in 2002.

Kandi Burruss' new series, . The show follows the goings on at the Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her husband, Todd Tucker's, four-year-old Atlanta-area eatery, OLG… aka, Old Lady Gang. «OLG was a hit!» Kandi remarks in the just-released trailer for the series, quickly followed by Todd declaring, «But now it's dysfunctional!»The show promises to be part family docuseries — Kandi's mother ( viewers know her as «Mama Joyce») and aunts are the namesake «OLG» — and part , with Kandi and Todd playing Lisa Vanderpump to their front of and back of house staff.«I think the similarity is that she has restaurants, I have restaurants, and we're both Housewives.

EXCLUSIVE: AllBlk’s À La Carte has added Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Robinne Lee (Being Mary Jane) Kelly Price and Dorien Wilson (The Parkers) to its supporting cast. They will join stars Pauline Dyer, Jessie Woo, Kendall Kyndall, Jenna Nolen and Courtney Burrell. The series hails from Breanna Hogan and executive producers Dijon Talton and Meagan Good.

Porsha Williams is not looking back on her choice to quit The Real Housewives of Atlanta with regret. The 40-year-old reality star announced in September that she was leaving the hit Bravo series after 9 seasons and would not be apart of the season 14 cast that includes Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Drew Sidora, Sheree Whitfield, Marlo Hampton, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross.

Kate Aurthur editorWith production on Season 14 on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” officially starting, Variety can reveal the cast list — as of Monday morning, the deals have all closed.

Having a child via a surrogate took an emotional toll on Kandi Burruss.