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Kandi Burruss said a sixth housewife might be coming

Kandi Burruss, Dwight Eubanks and Kim Zolciak yuk it up at Kandi's opening party for her unisex boutique Tags November 19. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

Kandi Burruss, Dwight Eubanks and Kim Zolciak yuk it up at Kandi's opening party for her unisex boutique Tags November 19. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

Despite rumors that Sheree Whitfield might not be coming back, Kandi Burruss said last night at the opening of her new unisex boutique Tags that Bravo is negotiating with all of five of them for a third season.

She wasn’t aware if anybody has signed a contract yet, so there are no guarantees all five will be back. It will come down to whether Bravo is willing to pay enough money. NeNe Leakes had said at South DeKalb Mall earlier this year that they were each paid $100,000 for season two. Expect a big raise given that “Real Housewives” averaged about 2.8 million viewers, by far the biggest so far for any “Housewives” franchise.

Burruss said it’s possible that Bravo will add a sixth housewife. Indeed, the network is fishing around for someone to fill that slot though she said she may not know herself until the network starts taping in February.

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That’s the same month she hopes to have her album out. She’s been thrilled by the reception to her music so far and has no regrets doing “Real Housewives,” given the exposure it’s given her and despite the whole A.J. Jewell issue. (He died a few weeks ago after getting into a fight at the Body Tap strip club. Family members disputed an autopsy report earlier this week in which the coroner blamed exertion related to sickle cell anemia as the cause of his death. In fact, the family held a vigil last night at the club while Burruss was at her party.)

She said she was aware A.J. had the sickle cell trait but had no idea it could cause death. Otherwise, she said she wasn’t in the mood to talk about the autopsy results. She said she’s kept busy to help cope with the loss of her former fiance.

On the bright side, her budget boutique has done very well in its first month, Burruss said, especially the women’s clothing, which has turned over four times in four weeks.

The party was hopping when I got there at 9 p.m., packed wall to wall inside the boutique, which is right off Atlanta Road outside I-285 in Smyrna.

Two of the other “Housewives” showed up. Kim Zolciak, who told the Bert show this morning that she too had heard all five cast members were asked back but had not spoken to Sheree about it, was there with Big Poppa. (I think I saw him but I’m not 100% sure. Kandi said he had been there.) Lisa Wu Hartwell and her husband Ed were there as well.

Photographer Derek Blanks with Lisa Wu Hartwell

Photographer Derek Blanks with Lisa Wu Hartwell

I took a couple of photos of Kim but we didn’t cross paths. Lisa came up to me and wondered why everyone on the blogs hate them so much. I said haters (or, if that term disturbs you, people who love to point out the foibles of characters on TV) just like to vent. The ratings speak for themselves. She too said she had heard the rumors about Sheree but knew nothing about her leaving.

Dwight Eubanks, looking dapper as always, said he was thrilled by our coverage of his house recently in the paper and online.

Here’s the video interview I did with Kandi. My wife was the videographer:

Check out the boutique at 4500 West Village Place, Suite 2003, Smyrna, GA.

111 comments Add your comment

Steve

November 20th, 2009
9:33 am

They should bring a fiesty hispanic woman onboard this time.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
9:40 am

They need to cancel this CRAP all together. Why Do we as blacks always feel it is fine to be the Amos and Andy for the White Media…. Please Black people wake up….

AKALady

November 20th, 2009
9:42 am

Might bring the guy from LA (can’t remember his name)!

Cammi317

November 20th, 2009
9:44 am

LOL@Steve! I didn’t really watch this season, it took me a while to get over the embarrassment of first season. Eventually I know that I will go back and watch the reruns. I laugh like nobody’s business at all of the “Housewives” series, but feel nothing but sheer embarrassment when watching our locals. It’s only funny when it’s not your own backyard….

TAMEKA

November 20th, 2009
9:44 am

Dwight will be the 6th housewife!

Norvee Michelle

November 20th, 2009
9:48 am

Ooh I loved the guy from LA! I forgot his name too but he was hilarious. Wouldn’t that be too much though to have him and Dwight on the same show? I’m interested to see who else they select. Maybe this time she can be an actual housewife (married and taking care of her family herself) inside the city limits?

Phoneguy71

November 20th, 2009
9:49 am

Good god BigBoomNY, its not a black/white thing. Its a drama filled, spoiled, redneck thing. Black, white, yellow, orange, purple…..whatever.

Real Man

November 20th, 2009
9:54 am

That Kandi is hot … Her mother was correct. She needs a real man.

Phoneguy71

November 20th, 2009
9:55 am

Good lord. Seems like everything is about race. Geez! Can’t something just be “funny,embarassing,scary” to everybody.

Real Man

November 20th, 2009
10:01 am

Lisa Wu is a gold digger and she wonders why everyone hates “her.” Hey girl Ed will be broke soon and hopefully you don’t end up on craiglist in the adult section. Now everyone knows what you are about…. Ed, cut your losses, she won’t get pregnant … get a vasectomy and pimp her.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
10:02 am

Phoneguy71- it has alot to do with race, because the other shows were not as thrashy, and didnt get the ratings this one did. Of course it is always funny to the White Media, to watch Afro-Americans make total asses of theirselves for ratings.

TrueBlue

November 20th, 2009
10:05 am

Rodney, we are not hating on the RHW. I just think most of the cast doesnot have any class and they are an insult to the female race (Kandi is the exception) I wish she wasn’t on the show but I understand it’s helping her build her career. Is NeNe a man or just an ugly a.. amazon? Ican not stand her loud mouth, obnoxious, over-the top wanna-bee actress. Has she ever heard the saying ( a woman should be seen and not heard). I know that statement is alittle primitive but you get the picture.

Idiotbox H8tr

November 20th, 2009
10:08 am

Who gives a rat’s behind?

Phoneguy71

November 20th, 2009
10:09 am

To the “WHITE” media? Dude you are racist as hell man. I guess all the other “WHITE” shows that make asses out of us “white people” Real World, Jackass etc. I guess they’re degrading to white people? And not just people in general.

wake up people

November 20th, 2009
10:21 am

It doesnt matter if its blackwomen up thier the are repersenting thier selves not everyone. And if people want to base a couple of black woman on all black women then oh well. This is Bravo people not PBS! It doesnt have to be educational. Wake Up!

I am the Joneses

November 20th, 2009
10:32 am

Stop your whining, BigBoomNY. Should be BigBabyNY. You did just fine making an a$$ of yourself to all media outlets regardless of color. Tell mommy maybe she can fix it for you. WAH!

Brown-Eyed Girl!

November 20th, 2009
10:34 am

BigBoomNY, it is not a race issue. All of the Real Housewives shows are messy in their own right. As a matter of fact, the New York housewives have been in rehab and one of them is divorcing her Count husband who is alledged to have had an affair (ironically enough, it was a black woman). Nobody has a patent on tackiness and or class. I don’t take any of them seriously. Its all entertainment. To be honest, if they decided to do a Real Housewives of Louisville, KY, I just might have to consider it myself. I’ll take $100,000 to be followed and filmed sometimes!

Really

November 20th, 2009
10:38 am

BigBoomNY – did you even watch the Real Housewive of New Jersey?? Equally as trashy, equally as entertaining…get over the race thing…

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
11:02 am

I am the Joneses – How am I whining by trying to inform MY people…
Really – No I didnt watch the show, really dont have the time in my life for trash, You may need to pick up a book or something.
Brown-Eyed Girl! – Sweety, I hear you… But This particular show had the highest ratings of all the series. I am sorry, people feel this way towards MY opnion, but it is what it is, MY opnion…
Too all, life is gonna always be about race… Whites made it this way over 400 years ago. i am not a racist, I am PRO BLACK…

Tiffany

November 20th, 2009
11:10 am

Im not a racist at ALL…and I feel BigBoom……Man oh Man there Totally embarrassing to BLk Women…Minus Kandi & Kim…

Phoneguy71

November 20th, 2009
11:11 am

Wow dude. I really am sorry you feel that way. I really am. Nobody thats on this earth NOW had anything to do with what happened hundreds of years ago. I’m just sayin’
By the way: I’m PRO HUMAN. Even though I’m white, I still consider you my brother.
Peace.

ATL-by way of N.O.

November 20th, 2009
11:16 am

The show needs to go off the air. All of those women on the Houswives show are ignorant and ghetto. NeNe picks on and fights with the others for no reason. It is a shame of how they represent Atlanta!

Atlanta Gossip

November 20th, 2009
11:17 am

I want Tameka Foster-Raymond to join the cast. You are divoreced from Us-”Her” so you can do what you want. It will help you with your career and business ventures. Do it girl!

Shananeeeeee Fananeeeeee

November 20th, 2009
11:18 am

Why is this nonsense going on? Former felon(Sheree), former strippers(Kim and NeNe), proud adulter(Kim), chooses their friends and their men very badly(Kandi), Foreclosure Queen(Lisa), in denial as she says she is an actress(Lisa), bounces $300 checks(Sheree). Foreclosures, bar room brawls, and no baby dady in sight(Kim)………..yeah these people are Atlanta’s elite………more like our shame. And just for the record sickle cell definately played a part in the untimely death of A.J. Jewell, but most of it was just pure stupidity.

Kevin

November 20th, 2009
11:27 am

Rodney, please don’t use the word “haters”.

You’re a WRITER. Use words that actually describe people.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
11:28 am

Phoneguy71 – i will keep that in mind…

What th......

November 20th, 2009
11:38 am

BigBoom NY – as a white person, I strongly object to your comparison of these bimbos (of both colors) to Amos & Andy. If anything, A&A made whites much more “comfortable” about blacks. Andy and Kingfish were buffoons, exactly like Lucy and Ethel, and Amos was more the voice of reason, like Ricky.I loved this show in the 50’s when I was just a little girl, and still love them – watch the videos every couple years and laugh and laugh, just like watching Lucy on tv. They were portrayed as successful middle-class people in NY – amazing for the times. And they were/are funny. Have always wanted to know these people!

IheartRHOA

November 20th, 2009
11:43 am

@Phoneguy 71 you’re right, nobody alive today should be held accountable for the atrocities of 400 years ago. Thanks for being PRO HUMAN :-)

IMO if there is to be another cast member season 3, please let her be a REAL HOUSEWIFE in Atlanta. It sounds contradictory but my favs are the two most interesting characters- Kandi and Kim. Lisa is an instigator and phony if it weren’t for her husband I’d say get rid of her. However, there should be a foil for the Moose and SheMan. Surely, in Atlanta there are wealthy, refined, non-black, slender, happily married, women who wouldn’t mind Bravo cameras underfoot. Let the casting begin!

Atl_Finest

November 20th, 2009
11:44 am

I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED
I HOPE SHE’S MARRIED

katrina

November 20th, 2009
11:50 am

Please, please Bravo, I’m on bended knees take the trash of the air and put it at the curb. Why are you putting society misfits on the air trying to force us to think this is normal. Help

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
11:50 am

Miss Chelle

November 20th, 2009
11:51 am

I enjoy watching RHOA – all the Housewives Shows have drama it’s not just the show from Atlanta…Hell i watch them all! HAVE A GREAT, SAFE, BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON EVERYONE! :)

Kendall

November 20th, 2009
11:52 am

Are you guys kidding me?!? Real Housewives of NJ are the most “classless” and are nothing but dressed up trailer park trash!

CWILLI

November 20th, 2009
11:52 am

BigBoomNY– I think the race card will always be played, but you as a individual don’t can take the race of it think everyone speaking to you today is saying, look at all the other trashy show’s and you have to admit all white. I understand you are saying we should have not gone there period because the woman of the show are not representative of what a Real Housewife of Atlanta should be, but what you failed to realize a real socialite RHOA would not do this show this is entertainment. Jon&Kate are no different and they white/asian and they carried out horribly fighting in front of the kids ect. So take the hate out, and I know you might have heard this before, but don’t watch the show donn’t entertain anything to do with the show keep it moving. I will be truthful with if Bravo was to approach me with a deal I would take it in a heartbeat, you see my agenda would be to pay my bills, and you have to admit each lady got something out of it, NENE has a book, Kim has a wig co., (I guess), Lisa and Sheree have their clothing line and of course Kandi has her music so whats so bad about that, loosen up. ” Love my bloggers”

smooches

Miss Chelle

November 20th, 2009
11:53 am

Isn’t it funny how everyone who’s complaining about the show knows exactly what’s going on with it???? Hmmmm…..

Miss Chelle

November 20th, 2009
11:54 am

Isn’t it funny how everyone who’s complaining about the knows exactly what’s going on with it???? Hmmmm…..

Kevin

November 20th, 2009
11:55 am

THE LAST THING WE NEED IS ANOTHER ATLANTA THUG ON TV. IF THEY REALLY WANTED AN ENTERTAINING SHOW, THEY SHOULD FILM THE THUGS AND THEIR DAILY ROBBERIES, MURDERS, AND DRUG SELLING. THEN EVERYONE CAN SEE HOW MUCH THEY SCREWED UP ATLANTA.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
11:56 am

What th…… – My comparsion arises from the fact that this show is pure buffonery. Why do we as minorities get praise for the way we act, and not what we have contributed to society. I am just wording my views. this is still a Blog, I believe… I go on the AJC blog, and see people right about all the Thugs in Atlanta, degrading several different minority areas as thug towns. Once a Black man, who is not a thug, is not trying to convert anyone to my view. I am considered a racist… I am gonna post my opnion, and if it is not well taken, then make sure to read past it.

Stone Mountain Housewife

November 20th, 2009
11:57 am

Noboby is hating on the Atlanta Housewives. The viewers are saying the truth. Lisa and nose candy go hand and hand. NeNe say it like it is and can be ghetto at times. Kim is trailor park trash, can’t find a man, and fake. Biggy was right about choosing RuPaul over those Exscape Chicks. Sheree was trying to be something, she had no idea about.

Zzzzz

November 20th, 2009
12:00 pm

I have been having some insomnia lately, but I can always count on the coverage of this stupid show to help me saw some logs. Really?

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
12:01 pm

Boom… As a brother from up top. Go sit your sensitive azz down and quit whining. The show is great entertainment!!!

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
12:02 pm

CWILLI- you sound like one of those programmed brothers… So you are saying that these ladies did the right thing by selling their integrity to Bravo, for a wigline, clothing lines and music. why not just throw in a bucket of Fried chicken and some cornbread. I am very lite, but I am surely not ignorant nor naive…

2ubutt

November 20th, 2009
12:03 pm

Everyone need to understand that life is life. How i choose to make my money don’t have a dang thang to do with you. If you feel the HW’s rep you, you need to get a life. I rep myself. I luv’em all. Get Paid.Damn the Dumb!!! I hope they continue to update the wives by adding and deleting ass the season go on.

Great ATL Guy

November 20th, 2009
12:03 pm

How about balancing this group out with a white Stepford from Buckhead or Morningside, or worse, John’s Creek? Maybe they should recruit a mountain housewife from Dawsonville since that is considered a ‘burb now…. rings from Zale’s on every finger, Elvis on black velvet, diamond studded toothpicks and 68′ houseboat on Lanier, season tix to AIR, that’s some good livin’ — and how bout them DAWGS?

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
12:04 pm

Miss Chelle – they post about this garbage on AJC everyday. Dont have to watch to see how much of a train wreck this thing is.
why would anyone (white or Black) feel the way these ladies argue and fight and degrade each other could be considered entertainment.

Great ATL Guy

November 20th, 2009
12:06 pm

Zubtt need to grad-e-ate gramma schoo to lairn how 2 spel

karin

November 20th, 2009
12:06 pm

why do people *hate* this show because you all act so GHETTO

IheartRHOA

November 20th, 2009
12:06 pm

@ Zzzzz we’ll still be here even if you don’t wake up. Sleep tight!

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
12:07 pm

Shabba – so because you are from up top , makes any smarter then these clowns that are raving about it here. You probably from buffalo or something, not my NY.

it's just me

November 20th, 2009
12:08 pm

the guy from la should have his OWN show. he was TOO fabulous and funny!

it's just me

November 20th, 2009
12:09 pm

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Fed Up

November 20th, 2009
12:24 pm

BigBoomNY-This is not a race issue! Too often we try to see things in black and white when, in actuality, they’re red and green with polka dots! There are women on RHW of OC that are “downsizing” just the same as Lisa. They (Tamera and Gretchen) have the same drama as Ne-Ne and Kim. The only people that see this as black and white are the people who ONLY see black and white. It’s obvious that you watch the show because 1) you’re taking the time to blog about it and 2) you’re actually reading the articles….so the comment you made about not reading it…I don’t buy it! The comment you made about not being racist? I don’t buy that either…..pro black? Come on, if a white person would’ve said he/she is “pro white” they would be considered racist so why aren’t you??? How about this, let the people who watch the show blog about it and you go form a rally or whatever it is you do!!!

FYI….this comment was written by a BLACK american….not an afro-american! Enjoy your day!!!

Nicole

November 20th, 2009
12:29 pm

Enter your comments here Dwight should be the 6th housewife. he really makes the show pop.

LaPerla

November 20th, 2009
12:33 pm

I would like to see the entire cast return for another season. The show is very entertaining. I was very happy to see Kim, Lisa & Dwight showing their support to Kandi’s boutique grand opening last night. Not sure what happen to NeNe & Sharee, but with the media buzz about Sharee not returning to show, its to be expected. Even Lisa’s husband and mystery man himself Big Poppa came out to support. Anyho..I had a blast and the gift bags were great!

Phoneguy71

November 20th, 2009
12:43 pm

@Fed Up. I couldn’t have said it better my friend.

Fed Up

November 20th, 2009
12:46 pm

Thanks Phoneguy71 !

Elizabeth

November 20th, 2009
12:47 pm

For those of you who are up in arms over the term “WHIE MEDIA,” let me explain.

When a white guy commits a crime, are people all of a sudden afraid of white people? Do people stereotype and assume all white people are criminals?

When someone black does something, it becomes a label, a stereotype, a stigma for the entire race. All of a sudden, black people are this and that.

That’s what we mean when we talk about the White Media.

Honesty

November 20th, 2009
12:49 pm

I agree and then I disagree with some of the bloggers. I really don’t think that this is a racial issue because we have people of all races that are looked at as undesireables. My only issue is that they have somehow picked those type of people to do the show. I don’t look at them as representing me and no one should. However, I would love to see a show with real housewives and without all of the drama, but then no one would find it entertaining (remember Deshawn Snow). Atlanta is no different than any other major city and should not be held to higher expectations.

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
12:49 pm

@ Boom… Not that it should matter but Flatbush playboy. You’re using someone elses name (Steve Harvey’s sidekick) to identify where you’re from NY so I figured I’d return the favor.. And don’t think because you can use a couple of slick little words like “nor” that it makes you any more eloquently spoken than anyone else on this blog. I came to this city and I embrace everything about it, including those crazy housewives. If you don’t like it here why not take your fragile behind elsewhere and quit acting like you’re gonna heal the world of racism using this silly forum?!?!?

lantana

November 20th, 2009
12:51 pm

Rodney Ho is too cute to be straight… and married!

Lrogers13`

November 20th, 2009
1:09 pm

“Nor” is a slick word?

Ben

November 20th, 2009
1:10 pm

I think i would like a sassy latino woman in the show.I think it would complete the rainbow we live in .Just get the right one.

Lrogers13`

November 20th, 2009
1:11 pm

Elizabeth – I don’t suddenly become afraid of black people because a black person committed a crime. What I do become afraid of are criminals and criminal behavior.

Finally

November 20th, 2009
1:17 pm

Fed Up – Thank you so much for stating that to BigBoomNY so eloquently! He’s a racist. That’s his prerogative, and I have no choice but to respect it. I may not agree with it or like it, but I have to respect his position. I was a loyal fan of the show for season 1, but then I was so turned off by how fake everybody had become by season 2, I stopped watching entire episodes. Entertaining ? They are! Representative of REAL ATLANTA HOUSEWIVES? They are not. Bravo could careless who dislikes the show as long as there are 2.8 MILLION people out there who do. And, it’s only costing them $500,000 in salaries. They are making millions in ad revenue. Who’s really being pimped…you do the math.

What concerns me more than how they portray these black women (or better yet how they portray themselves) is how they portray black gay men. As one myself, I feel like the 2.8 million people who do watch this facet of entertainment are completely disillusioned by how most gay black men (particularly ones in Atlanta) carry themselves. I have yet to see one black gay man on the show who is just that…a black gay MAN. I am disgusted by these men who walk around in high heels and carry purses and act as if they have a vagina between their legs. To each his own, or in this case “her” own. I just think that this show is in need of some balance. It’s only going to get worse, or for some, more entertaining from here.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
1:18 pm

Shabba- everybodies from Brooklyn here, yeah right. I am not trying to cure racism clown. I am just trying to educate the masses to we as minorities should want a better representation of ourselves in the media. The name you are usind is a reggae artist name, what the hell those that have to do with anything.finally, Nothing I posted in my blogs had anything to do with the city. Next time before just commenting, try reading the post first. Homo…

drama

November 20th, 2009
1:20 pm

So Kim shows up with Big Poppa but expects viewers to believe her lie on the reunion that they are not together. We are not stupid. Full of lies…

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
1:21 pm

Finally -yeah i am a racist, because I am proud that i am Black…
They are! Representative of REAL ATLANTA HOUSEWIVES? They are not. Well, anyone who has not been here and see this may take that impression. I am done, because you got alot idiots on this blog.

just a fan

November 20th, 2009
1:21 pm

I like all the ladies. If anyone has to go, I’d rather it be Lisa. Their past is in the past and I don’t look at it because God doesn’t look at it, nor any of the bloggers past. I like the role Sheree has created for herself, and I think she adds a touch of class, at times. All of the housewives shows are exactly what they are…entertainment. Each lady has to do all she can to make her character interesting, so stop hating on them for trying to create drama….that’s why their ratings are so high. Every one of us is trying to survive this economy, so why can’t they?! Given the opportunity, I’d do the same thing (except for that Kim/Big Poppa thing, that’s sad).

Gator

November 20th, 2009
1:21 pm

A comment on GA. women HOW ABOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!

Oakhurst

November 20th, 2009
1:28 pm

Probably bringing Dwight . . . huh!

give me a break

November 20th, 2009
1:30 pm

to just a fan…Explain to me how Sheree demonstrates and adds class when she pulls wigs or explodes on meeting planners who she claims are not professional. Are either of those 2 classy? I have not seen one classy thing from her. I know you said at times but please. class is the farthest thing from my mind when I think about that biotch.

just a fan

November 20th, 2009
1:34 pm

I can’t respond to anyone with such a potty mouth-you’re not acting on tv!

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November 20th, 2009
1:45 pm

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Twilight

November 20th, 2009
1:46 pm

Can we all get along?

Chris

November 20th, 2009
2:03 pm

i saw big papa poke his head in the background real quick @ :53 sec

Brett Shepherd

November 20th, 2009
2:07 pm

Not defending the prostitutes of Atlanta, but I find it quite interesting that no one has criticized those prostitutes from Orange County, NY OR NJ as much as the ones here in Atlanta!
They are all posers and most of them are broke! They need to destroy all the shows and to all you ladies that feel sorry for that Burrus lady, stop it. That was her ex-fiance and she didn’t give a damn about him…until he died! She needs to worry about getting her hair done so that she will not be mistaken for Fantasia’s twin!

Brett Shepherd

I am the Joneses

November 20th, 2009
2:09 pm

BigBoomNY

You are the epitome of a racist, you are just to blind to see. It appears to be very obvious to many of us. You know the 400 year comment.

Hope

November 20th, 2009
2:20 pm

Why don’t they get Big Poppa’s wife to be the 6th housewife. That should be amusing…. I bet she’ll get that wig off.

Finally

November 20th, 2009
2:22 pm

Boom – Are you okay? I can see that you are one who is very angry. I know what you said your posts. You think by calling me a homo is going to hurt me? Sad. I’ll give you that one. If you read what i typed I only responded to you being a racist. I then changed the subject. Get a life. As far as the homo thing…I’ll see you tonight when I come over. We’ll see who else is the homo…lol

CJ

November 20th, 2009
2:27 pm

They could feature a Real Housewife of Dunwoody … she can drive her Honda minivan and have drama at the kids’ soccer game!

Karma

November 20th, 2009
2:29 pm

All of this controversy over what? Is it really worth it???? This show is for entertain purposes only…. Please don’t take it seriously.

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
2:41 pm

BabyBoomBoom… You are such a little whiner my friend!!! Obviously, I touched a nerve, seeing that you felt it necessary to resort to derogatory name calling…. LOL!!!! You should try learning to take the high road when folks don’t agree with you. What happened to all eloquent speak my man? I guess it goes out the window when you get challenged. Trust me when I tell you that no one is reading this particular post with the intention of being racially enlightened by a sensitive cupcake like you.

BigBoomNY

November 20th, 2009
2:47 pm

I am the Joneses – am not a racist, I am proud to be black.
Finally – never called you a homo, but if the shoe fits then try it on.
Shabba – and you need to try to read people post correctly. I never tried to end racism. You see people like you spend your life embracing Ignorance, While people like me work to build character. So Shabba(or whatever) Stop trying to preach to me, because I am a grown ass man, who has a right to HIS Opinion, Like I said earlier, if you dont like my post, you have the free right to bypass it.
CLOWN…

Deon

November 20th, 2009
2:55 pm

BigBoomNY – As a black man I find you hilarious. You are litterally taking this show to heart. You could be chanelling your anger and disappointment in the show in many other areas. What are you doing for the betterment of African-Americans? Its a show girl, come on and give it a break. You can’t be productive on a job if you are spending all day responding about a show. Those women made the choice to be on seen on national TV. Its there choice, so if you don’t like what the show is about try turning the channel on your TV….You are the reason so many of us black men are now dating white women!

Lucy Ann

November 20th, 2009
2:57 pm

I like Dwight and the guy from LA. I’ve been watching the fifth season and it’s boring. I’m ready for the Housewives of Atl to come by.

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
2:59 pm

Boom.. Didn’t you say you were done… LMAO!!!

Lucy Ann

November 20th, 2009
3:03 pm

I like Dwight and the guy from L.A. I’ve been watching the Housewives of the OC and it’s boring…..apparently they are having harder financial woes than Atlanta. I’m ready for the Housewives of ATL to come back on. It’s very entertaining!

Casey L.

November 20th, 2009
3:06 pm

Love the Housewives- ALL OF THEM! I think Atl has the most drama next to NJ, then NY and then OC. The OC is kinda lame but it’s worth a watch to pass the time away. I’m like Lucy Ann, ready for the ATL to come back on……READY, READY, READY!

Twilight

November 20th, 2009
3:10 pm

Well I guess my Rodney King impression did not work, LMAO. People, lets keep it real, it is what it is, a show, TV…can we all agree to disagree and say reality show. I love all the HW’s shows and agree with the comment earlier that they all are trashy, some of them broke, others seeking approval that they are the its of their town…whew. I am glad that I am me, myself and I, they do not represent the women of Atlanta that includes all nationalities…Lord help us if they do.

That'sRight

November 20th, 2009
3:11 pm

BigBoomNY – wake up please, what do you call the Housewives of LA and NY? Whites entertaining blacks? Does it really have to be about color rather than the show? You should give the four beautiful women more respect than that. I’m sure you tune in each week too.

WiseWoman

November 20th, 2009
3:20 pm

How did this get to be a insult match between BigBoomNY and Shabba?? Get over yourselves — both of you. Who cares where you were from in NY? The real nemesis is NeNe, the always loud, ghetto-fabulous neo-author that can’t speak English, but has written a book and is around the country talking to our young women — even worse, taking that embarassing, tacky behavior onto the talk shows! Ouch! They all love a clown, don’t they? Now THAT should upset you. How about the glorification thru Rodney’s column of “designers” that now have a “line”, when hard working and more talented folks have been creating credible fashion for years…just didn’t have the “trashionista” Bravo TV edge. Bethcha won’t see those “lines” in Vogue, WWD, Bazaar, or Essence. That’s something to fuss about. How about the AJC carrying something, anything about the RHOA on the home page of their website everyday for weeks. That’s embarassing for what’s supposed to be a “major” newspaper.

But BigBoomNY sharing his opinion? He’s as entitled to that as everyone else who has written in this space….even those who can’t spell, those use the code word “thugs” when referring to black people, those who use poor grammar, and even the dummies who write their comments and don’t delete the “enter your comments here” from their statements….they each have an opinion. I don’t see why BBNY has to be trashed because of his. My opinion and great desire is that this train-wreck of a show would disappear. I know it’s highly unlikely because people like to see other people makes fools of themselves – no matter the color. Between the wigs, the hair, the foreclosed homes, the married-man boyfriend, the wanna-be designers, and the improper talking author — so much of this show is totally fiction or amplified for TV. But being foolish is the one thing on this show that’s not fake – it’s real.

Ughhh

November 20th, 2009
3:22 pm

Who gonna check me Boom?

Kandi Rocks!

November 20th, 2009
3:33 pm

A cool Latina Girl would be off the Chain. I love it and Love Kandi!

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
3:33 pm

But mommy Wise Woman, he started it :-)

CL

November 20th, 2009
3:34 pm

I agree….I dont understand why folks are so intent on banning a show they watch faithfully every week….Bravo and the housewives are perfectly fine with folks saying bad things yet keeping the ratings high.

I think most folks have a problem with the fact that most women in this demographic (ATL and otherwise) have the same mentality they do towards men and money. They are just being paid to air theirs to the world while the rest of em just stay trifling without a fat check to go with it.

I also think its limited thinking to feel that one show can embarrass an entire race.

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
3:35 pm

The Latina idea is a good one.

Twilight

November 20th, 2009
3:39 pm

Hey wisewoman, wanna meet for happy hour tonight?????? BTW, I am female, straight, I just want a decent friend to hang with that has some sense….LOL>

Ughhh

November 20th, 2009
3:42 pm

Shabba – That would be the Real Housewives of Miami, which is a very good idea.. I think i will pitch that to Bravo.. Then BoomBoom will be happy too.

Shabba

November 20th, 2009
4:00 pm

Ughhh, I don’t know about LaBoomBoom ever being happy.

Brown-Eyed Girl!

November 20th, 2009
4:10 pm

Boom, I choose my battles carefully. Let me ask you this question. Why is Jay Leno’s show getting such terrible ratings? Its because the entertainment value is not good. Now, look at George Lopez show. Why are his ratings pretty good right now? Because his entertainment value is actually really good. It doesn’t have anything to do with George being a minority. Bravo had success with the whole Real Housewives set before Atlanta came into the picture, each picking up their own fanbases. Some have issue with Tyler Perry and his brand of entertainment, but guess what? The Madea franchise has afforded him a $17 million home near Buckhead and his own studio to produce and distribute whatever his heart desires. We are drawn to shipwreck situations just like kids are drawn to mud puddles with brand new white shoes on. That’s why people are watching RHOA. Race has been thrown out some much that people have become desensitized to it and when real situation arise, its like the boy crying wolf. Trust, I hear what you are saying. This just isn’t the battle that needs to be fought!

Celebrity Digs HQ

November 20th, 2009
4:48 pm

We’ve covered a few of the RHOA homes. We don’t hate them! And we think they deserve more pay! We just wish some of them weren’t so ostentatious with their homes–or at least hired great interior designers to give us something nice to look at!

CelebrityDigsHQ.com (Dishing the Dirt on Celebrity Homes)

Stone

November 20th, 2009
5:13 pm

Rodney – why are you so quick to point out that your WIFE did the recording.
Are you afraid that someone might think that you could be gay? It sounds like you
might be homophobic as well. (and take off the hat)

This is Mrs. Norman Maine

November 20th, 2009
8:41 pm

Um hello Rodney? We are not just “venting”. We really hate those silly tricks and their stupid antics. And the ratings just speak to the fact that many people love to watch a train wreck.

IheartRHOA

November 22nd, 2009
2:09 pm

I nominate Big Poppa’s wife KIM NAJJAR-yes, her name is Kim-as the 6th housewife! She is indeed a REAL HOUSEWIFE, wealthiest among Atlanta cast and, last but not least, she comes with her own drama! Imagine the battle of the Kims, imagine Big Poppa’s family and their awesome home on RHOA. Hey Bravo, Kim Najjar will be perfect for the show! You are shaking your collective heads-YES!

RATINGS BONANZA!

mmonty2433

November 22nd, 2009
8:20 pm

The show is strictly entertainment people. Whether they are black or white,the point is that we all like to watch and can relate to at least one of these ladies. Is RHOA ghetto??? Heck yeah!! Do i like to watch it??? Heck yeah!!!! All the people wasting their time talking about who’s racist,who’s ghetto,at the end of the day,we are still talking about a REALITY show. Let’s leave race and the name calling out people. When we all look on BRAVO TV, every race sees an embarassment to them.

Nadia

November 23rd, 2009
5:50 pm

I love this show!!! Kandi you are wonderful and I lkove you. “I couldn’t give a damn” is my new moto. What up NeNe? Lisa pray baby making is going well. I do want to say this to all the ladies. With all of your fame, please don’t become big headed and snoby. Always remember just as fast as you all went up, you can come down. God has a sure way of getting our attention (especially when we put things before HIM). Be very careful with new found friends and people. Pray before investing in anything. Love you much. Can’t wait for next season to start. God bless.

CL in the ATL

November 23rd, 2009
9:55 pm

I record the HWOA Show “EVERY THURSDAY” night! I watch it again on Friday’s and Saturday’s! I love the show – but two-faced, boring, Lisa must go!!!! NeNe should work on her attitude and find some real ladies for friends – NeNe can rock all the styles and hairdos – I think she carries her size and style very, very, tastfully!

monstr

November 24th, 2009
7:33 pm

About 500 or so comments ago, somebody said Mr. Ho should not have used the word “Haters”, and then scolded him for not using a “real word”.
I am commenting here to advise everyone that it’s actually spelled “HATAZ”,
and pronounced as follows: “Haight-uhhhs”.
keep it trill

Antrica

November 26th, 2009
3:22 pm

I like all the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kandi B. is the best!!!!!! yeah

Colleen

December 1st, 2009
12:36 pm

I say if you want the ratings to go through the roof bring on Mr and Mrs Big Poppa! Let NeNe make a record, and send Lisa on her way, dont get rid of Sheree she is good (Dwight needs someone to pick on). I like the idea of a Latina girl and having Kandi do some more projects she should do records for all of them.. Forget the OC and the other housewives this show is the one Bravo thank you!

J. J.

December 18th, 2009
2:35 pm

The latino idea is a great one…more ethnicity is real!!!! Please let her have a husband and stable home life.