New ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast member is reportedly Marlo Hampton
Marlo Hampton at her "Glam It Up "event today at W Hotel for foster teens. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
I just got back from a charity event at the W Hotel in Midtown hosted by the newest “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Marlo Hampton.
Hampton, a 35-year-old Atlanta resident who moved here from Florida eight years ago, herself wouldn’t confirm whether she was “officially” a housewife but based on the publicity material provided for the event, she is.
The event is called “Glam It Up!” according to the publicist’s note. It’s an initiative created by Hampton, who is described as “entrepreneur, stylist, TV personality and philanthropist.” The purpose: “focus on rebuilding the road to self-empowerment in young ladies 13-17 in the Atlanta area.” She is a product of the foster-care system, the release said. During the day, she provided tips on “healthy eating, dressing for success, grooming, etiquette and self-esteem with 25 girls.”
NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey and Phaedra Parks were supposed to stop by, according to the publicity material provided to me, but they weren’t there while I was there and I didn’t have time to wait for them to show up.
Hampton, in a brief interview, said she was a fashion stylist who has worked with Young Joc and Jazze Pha. She also owned the Red Carpet Boutique at Perimeter Mall for three years but recently shut it down. She is launching an on-line boutique August 1.
According to a Nexis search, she has been arrested at least seven times from 1998 to 2003. The folks at Starcasm were nice enough to create a gallery of her mug shots. Among the charges, she was arrested in 2002 for firearms possession in Florida. In 1999, she was arrested for aggravated battery.
Marlo Hampton being interviewed by Rolling Out magazine. PHOTO CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Straight From the A first reported Hampton’s presence at a charity event at Piedmont Park next to Parks, fueling speculation she was joining the cast. She was also with Charles Grant, an NFL player.
Hampton responded in a statement to Straight From the A after it broke news of her felonious past:
“It has come to my attention that some of my past indiscretions have come to light. Let me first state, I am not ashamed of my past, as my past has helped me become a better woman today.
We all have a past; and my hard-knock childhood in the Foster Care system is a reflection on a bigger issue we faced in America, a broken Foster Care system.
I remain deeply sorry for my actions and I will continue to work hard to contribute to a better community.
My present charge in life is to live with God in my heart and help young women, especially from the foster care system, avoid the challenges I faced.
I’m more than just what is being said of me and I look forward to telling my story and helping others.”
– Marlo Hampton
Straight from the A also speculated that Hampton could be a potential replacement for NeNe Leakes, who has alienated herself from virtually the entire cast. But there has been no confirmation that Leakes is leaving the show.
Recurring character and stylist/singer Miss Lawrence (left) helped out Hampton with her "Glam It Up" event at the W Midtown July 19, 2011. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Here’s a short interview I did with her:
Bravo itself has not confirmed to me whether she has joined the cast but I saw no sign at this event news to the contrary.
Join my Facebook fan page and Twitter.
By Rodney Ho, rho@ajc.com, AJCRadioTV blog
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It's Tuesday
July 19th, 2011
12:29 pm
Why is the W Hotel still being patronized? Although it is fitting, they exploit and have no regard for the black community and Bravo does the same with its programming.
brunt
July 19th, 2011
12:30 pm
Sorry Marlo… but you were not arrested when you were a child in the foster program. You were arrested when you were an ADULT… but typically, you blame your criminal activity on your childhood. Sorry, but PLENTY of people come from a difficult childhood and DO NOT become criminals. Your just another grifter looking for an easy buck.
Eye Roll
July 19th, 2011
12:34 pm
“We all have a past ….”
Um, NO – not like hers. Not to brag, but I don’t have a single mugshot. Bless her heart.
Mr. Ed
July 19th, 2011
12:35 pm
“she has been arrested at least seven times from 1998 to 2003. The folks at Starcasm were nice enough to create a gallery of her mug shots. Among the charges, she was arrested in 2002 for firearms possession in Florida. In 1999, she was arrested for aggravated battery.”
WOW!
Brenda
July 19th, 2011
12:44 pm
Why don’t the producers of this show consider hiring a role model instead of a train wreck???
bigDee
July 19th, 2011
12:49 pm
Well if this event is at a W hotel, Please, please don’t lean on ANY windows!
RCH
July 19th, 2011
12:52 pm
Where do the producers of BRAVO find these losers? State prison!
AJ
July 19th, 2011
12:54 pm
So, they are adding another unmarried person to a show about housewives… Why am I not surprised… They didn’t even say dude was her fiance, boyfriend… They’ve just been seen together. Really, Bravo… You can’t do any better???
Surf#5
July 19th, 2011
12:56 pm
@RCH as with all tv producers, they don’t care as long as ratings stay high and the money keep pouring it. After all, its your beloved Capitalism at work. You remember, “Sink or swim”. And they are swimming right now.
amy
July 19th, 2011
12:59 pm
i don’t even bother with RHoA anymore. at least the NY girls are almost all wives and keep the dramaticals interesting. if there were nothing else on and my only choices were between watching RHoA or a Ronco Rotisserie infomercial, i’d watch Ron. set it & forget it.
“entrepreneur” is the new “unemployed.”
Working Black Woman
July 19th, 2011
12:59 pm
See I couldn’t have a show. I’m happily married, have a job, a degree, a house with a morgage, kids who are passing their classes, and no record. I’m in the process of starting my own catering company. Just not enough drama for the masses. LOL
Barry Obama
July 19th, 2011
1:00 pm
I’m not sure a stimulus package could help Marlo’s face. On the other hand, perhaps the first lady can assist her with some self-empowerment and make-up application and facial hair.
Rob
July 19th, 2011
1:01 pm
I thought it was just me. I kept reading reference to “she” and I automatically associated that with the picture. I think Rodney Ho should rewrite the article or change the photo because the entire article is 99% about Hampton and it’s misleading to see the photo Grant.
RCH
July 19th, 2011
1:04 pm
Surf#5
Yes I believe in Capitalism. However, I would like to see the demographics of those who watch this shoe. Probably the same 50% that pay no income taxes.
Nick
July 19th, 2011
1:07 pm
@ Shawnquavian I totally agree! LMAO!
ATLieness
July 19th, 2011
1:10 pm
Rodney you need to do a little better than this….give us a picture of what she looks like, not who she’s dating…the article is primarily about her joining the cast, not who she’s dating, geez.
hmm
July 19th, 2011
1:10 pm
Didn’t Charles Grant used to date NeNe and now this Marlo is with him. Her and NeNe will bump heads, my money is on the seasoned ex con.
CosmicCowboy
July 19th, 2011
1:11 pm
I thought the picture on the main page of the article was her picture too. I thought she must had the picture at the gym because she don’t look anything at all like the picture in her mugshots, whcih for mugshots, she looked pretty good. With her criminal back ground and NeNe Leekes blunt mouth, they may come to blows with one another. I think NeNE Leekes might whoop her up pretty good.
Bryant
July 19th, 2011
1:14 pm
It would be nice if the show would actually empower women of color rather than perpetuate stereotypes in the Atlanta metro area. The entire Real Housewives franchise is only a detriment to American women and does nothing to aid the plight of womens rights in this country or the world.
This new cast edition shows no more promise of eliciting more favorable attention to women as role models. It is sad that this is the view of Atlanta that the world watches like a bad train wreck.
Laura
July 19th, 2011
1:15 pm
The producers really need to do something about the fact that the Atlanta housewives don’t even live in the city. City girls are much more sophisticated and classy.
Ellen
July 19th, 2011
1:17 pm
To hmm…
You are so right!!!!!
Reality
July 19th, 2011
1:19 pm
Since the event is at the W, can we get NeNe and the gang to take a photo next to a window? Preferably on the top floor.
Reality
July 19th, 2011
1:20 pm
@Laura, I hear you on that. If you want to see people who actually have money and aren’t a bunch of people living off of their husband’s NFL paycheck or Bravo royalties, go down to PDC or something.
pmuckle
July 19th, 2011
1:22 pm
smh…. not good at all!
Eye Roll
July 19th, 2011
1:23 pm
“entrepreneur” is the new “unemployed”
Love it amy, and so darn true!
ATL Guy
July 19th, 2011
1:27 pm
Just saw the 7 different mug shots from prior arrests! The cast members better be worried cause she’s been arrested for Aggravated Assault numerous times and she’s going to whoop up on NeNe!!! Keepin it classy Atlanta Housewives (that aren’t married)!
Mr. Ed
July 19th, 2011
1:27 pm
Hampton is quite the fashonista.
She has a way of modeling an orange jumpsuit.
Rodney Ho
July 19th, 2011
1:31 pm
@Rob. I had no photo of Marlo I could use until I went to the event. I only realized after the fact posting a photo of her possible boyfriend/fiance was misleading. I now have a proper photo of her up.
Spade
July 19th, 2011
1:33 pm
I guess they can merge the show with Hardcore Pawn. They are totally making a mockery of women in ATL and people only like the show because of the drama, not because these women really represent class or achievement. It’s like these shows “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” or “1000 Ways to Die” or people that survived wild animal attacks.
Especially that these women are mainly black validates the stereotype even more about black women to many people in America. Its a shame. I guess you can’t complain if you don’t do anything about it
RCH
July 19th, 2011
1:33 pm
Reality,
Do you think we can convince them to lean on that window? It shouldn’t be to difficult.
ATL Guy
July 19th, 2011
1:34 pm
Thought the proper photo of her was the Fulton County Jail glamor shot
Momof2
July 19th, 2011
1:39 pm
So Bravo couldn’t find a woman in Atlanta that didn’t have a criminal record??? Hell, I would settle for one arrest as opposed to seven! Her next arrest will be prostitution because she is about to get pimped by the network! SMDH! Bravo and these women will sell there sould to the devil for publicity!
Denise
July 19th, 2011
1:39 pm
@Amy – not true about NYC. Only Ramona and Jill are married. Cindy has never been married. Kelly, LuAnn and Sonya are divorced. They are really no more classy than ATL, IMO.
jmasen
July 19th, 2011
1:43 pm
I’m completely disgusted with the Real Housewives of Atlanta. They’ve chosen to portray Atlanta has a classless, ghetto city which is apparently home only to black people. I’m so embarrassed when people watch the show and think this is what Atlanta is like. Almost all of these women on RHoA is uneducated and ghetto. Disgusting.
nono
July 19th, 2011
1:47 pm
crickets,,,,
Leigh
July 19th, 2011
1:48 pm
The people that Bravo is exploiting is the audience. The train wrecks of all races on TV are well paid for their antics.
mavis
July 19th, 2011
1:48 pm
What does her past have to do with anything? We all have done some things in life that we are not proud of. (It might not have been criminal, but morally wrong). God…can people change?
Southern Stereotypes
July 19th, 2011
1:52 pm
It’s really sad that Bravo casts the other RHW shows with somewhat classy people but chooses to cast the southern version of RHW with inbred ghetto queens who wouldn’t know class if it bit them in the arse! Bravo and the RHWoA really do exemplify the stereotypical uneducated Southerner. What a shame!
FRAN?
July 19th, 2011
1:56 pm
Fran? Where are you…..
Beverly Hall
July 19th, 2011
1:57 pm
Atlanta is uneducated, classless and ghetto. The REAL test results underline this obvious fact. My teachers could only sugarcoat so much.
This show only reinforces the true Atlanta I’ve learned to tolerate.
Justin
July 19th, 2011
1:58 pm
@ Mavis
I agree with you 100%…..All these self righteous bloggers with squeaky clean pasts throwing stones.
Jodi
July 19th, 2011
1:58 pm
Aren’t their any “white” or “hispanic” or “asian” housewives in Atlanta?
Herb?
July 19th, 2011
1:59 pm
Herb??? Here I am…over here…look over here!
RCH
July 19th, 2011
2:00 pm
Mavis and Justin,
7 arrests in 5 years! Thats not a mistake. Thats a career criminal!
george
July 19th, 2011
2:00 pm
my mother in law, wife and daughter are all spelman grads are friends with any number of educated, successful and law-abiding business and professional women in greater atlanta and none of them would associate with this latest rhoa. kandi seems sane and phaedra has an education but marries felons and the others are even more ghetto trash.
The King
July 19th, 2011
2:07 pm
She is going to be a role model for kids who already don’t have a good start in life….there is something wrong with our system when someone like this has access to young kids “as a mentor”, you would think that they would look for someone who is a professional with a real job, not a professional felon! a d@m shame! I wouldn’t let her watch my dog!
Janice
July 19th, 2011
2:07 pm
Alex on RHONY is married.
biggerthanbigdawg
July 19th, 2011
2:10 pm
She seems to like to party and throw down if ya know what i am sayin. I think she would fit right in with the rest of the “wives” and their Steadmens(Not sure if anyone on the show is actually married) But then again I wouldnt kick’er outta bed foe eatin crackers either…btw have u seen the twins Kim is sportin now that she is post preggers…omg!! Motor boat baby!!
MJ
July 19th, 2011
2:11 pm
The comments regarding leaning against a window at the W are really uncalled for and extremely ignorant. People are so quick to hide behind some words. Get some class about yourselves!
There's a better lot of women to pick
July 19th, 2011
2:17 pm
“Are Black women really as seen on TV?” See post at Psychology Today: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/black-womens-health-and-happiness . Scroll down on that link for various articles on topic.
Once again, more negative images of Black women. Not just images, but again sisters “behaving badly” and being celebrated for doing so. SOOOO tired of it. For more positive words, tough love advice and social/media issues re: Black women see ‘Living Well Despite Catchin’ H***: The Black Woman’s Guide to Health, Sex and Happiness’(recently discussed on TJMS, M Baidsden and CNN).
ATLPeach
July 19th, 2011
2:19 pm
I’m always amazed at how judgemental people are on this blog. First, this show does NOT represent black women, it represents the women that are on the show! Just as the other shows don’t represent their races. Please stop with that madness. If you think that every black person on a TV show represents the race, you are a sad person.
@George, who cares who Phaedra married? It’s her life. She doesn’t marry felons, she married A felon. You don’t know him so you really can’t judge him. He’s paid his time for his crime. Move on!
@Southern Stereotypes, just what does RHONJ represent? Have you seen that show? Their behavior is pathetic. As a matter of fact, I think it’s worse than the Atlanta show. They cuss and fight all the time.
@Amy, you must not really watch the NYC show because only two are married. They are no better than ATL.
North FLA Falcon
July 19th, 2011
2:21 pm
Wow, she worked with Yung Joc? For realz? So she glammed him up while he was rappin about hos’ and shootin cops? She has real street cred!
Debby22
July 19th, 2011
2:22 pm
Is she married. I’ve been telling them to change the name to what it actually is AtlantaHo’s. Who is a wife? Phaedra only. I would appreciate if these reality show would keep it REAL (100)Then I would have more respect for these show’s. Stop the Lying. Stop exploting yourselves.
Peachy
July 19th, 2011
2:22 pm
I wonder why is that we as humans, who have messed up many times before (most likely not being caught), holds someone’s past against them even when they are trying to do good things in life now. I don’t know this lady’s story, don’t really know her past and definitely don’t know her future, but I hope that she has turned her back on her criminal ways and is only focused on positivity and good things in her future.
Neal Boortz
July 19th, 2011
2:25 pm
The ghetto-fabulous attitude this show promotes has done more harm to Atlanta than the hood rats and urchins Beverly Hall failed to teach in her taxpayer-supported, government houses of “education”.
Unreal
July 19th, 2011
2:27 pm
Why are all the women cast on this show African-American?
Decatur Born, Raised, and Successful
July 19th, 2011
2:29 pm
@ Beverly Hall – First PLEASE don’t feel like you have to tolerate Atlanta, I will happliy get you back home where you came from. Your comment also lets me know that you surround yourself with less than classy people. Most people attract people like themselves (Birds of a Feather Flock Together), with this being said if everyone you know or everyone that you meet are less then tasteful characters then you may need to step back and look at yourself. What kind of vibe are you putting off? When you are done reading this please leave you conatct information so that I can have the moving company head over and we can get you on your way back home!!!!!!
Spellcheck
July 19th, 2011
2:32 pm
Mortgage…. Working black woman, there is a “T” in mortgage.
COCHISE
July 19th, 2011
2:36 pm
In the earlier mug shots Ms. Marlo appears to be enjoying the experience, as if she knew the photos would enhance her “celebrity” one day. However, in the later years it not so funny anymore!
Our community can do better...
July 19th, 2011
2:44 pm
Is she even married? The show be “G-List Girlfriends of Atlanta”.
mmm mmmm
July 19th, 2011
2:46 pm
sad
wrong
and such a commentary on the A-T-L
With all the positive African American Women without police records, who thrive in our city everyday..Why would you possibly decide on this foolishness. Would the Spelman ladies please step up and be represented
Our community can do better...
July 19th, 2011
2:46 pm
Unreal….
You can have this show. I hate the fact that any of our black women are on this show.
tim
July 19th, 2011
2:50 pm
HA HA >>>>ANOTHER THUG! And she’s got an excuse for everything!
Neal Boortz
July 19th, 2011
2:53 pm
Is “Ms Lawrence” a dude ? I know there are better-looking sistas in the ATL.
Talented 10th
July 19th, 2011
2:57 pm
I agree with most of the statements here.
Why can’t Bravo’s producers do a better job of selecting cast members? Where are the Jack & Jillers? Where are the 2nd & 3rd generation MARRIED lawyers & doctors? Where are the 2nd & 3rd generation college graduates & debutantes? I know they exist because I AM ONE!
No, I may not be willing to participate in this kind of show, but I can surely point a producer in the direction of contacting a better crop of potential cast members!
PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS with glorifying convicts, cross-dressers, broke-down, no education, no husband or skill having BLACK WOMEN ON reality T.V!
I’m serious, BRAVO. Rodney Ho: you have my permission to give them my e-mail address for my assistance!!!
Atlanta Suxs
July 19th, 2011
2:59 pm
Agree with Beverly Hall!! Atlanta is ghetto and so is RHOA
Rooster
July 19th, 2011
3:00 pm
Another example of Bravo portraying the women of Atlanta as classless, ghetto trash fame seekers who have noting to offer for the betterment of society. Of course s the latest thuggette states that she is working to help the “victims” of the foster care system so in her own mind she is attempting to be a positive influence on these young wayward souls. Too bad the producers cannot find someone such as “Working Black Woman” to portray the females in the ATL but as she said in her post she has no drama in her life, just the basic, everyday, run of the mill life. Obviously that does not make for entertainment. “Characters” such as NeNe and Kim make me thankful every day that I live outside the perimeter and away from such a poorly portrayed major U.S. city.
Ellen
July 19th, 2011
3:01 pm
I hate to say this but are there no white women in Atlanta that could be cast in this show???
Sydnee
July 19th, 2011
3:02 pm
Dag, I’m a real Atlanta Housewife. I’m happily married. I have a mortgage that is paid every month on time. I’m gainfully employed. I have my MBA. I’m expecting my first kid. Oops, neither my husband or I have criminal backgrounds. Oh well… on to something else.
Sick of the Real Housewives of Atlanta show
July 19th, 2011
3:32 pm
Great! Just what we need! Another freaking BLACK “housewife” for the show! Seriously, do they have something against having a few white women on the show or what?!
Get A Grip
July 19th, 2011
3:33 pm
@Unreal, @Ellen The other RH casts are lily white, as is most of what is seen on television. There is nothing wrong with having a majority African-American cast for a change. The problem is the African-American women that Bravo chose to cast, none of which reflect what a housewife is in any way. They are all there simply to feed into negative stereotypes about African-American women and for drama and ratings. If you only want to watch white folks on TV there are plenty of other shows to choose from.
Get A Grip
July 19th, 2011
3:43 pm
@Sick of RHOA. The lone white chick on the show is just as “ghetto” and trampy as the BLACK ones. So you think bringing more white women on will make the show classy? It’s the drama that keeps them the highest rated franchise, and by your comment, you’ve helped keep the ratings up. Turn the damn channel. No one is forcing you to watch.
Clint
July 19th, 2011
3:44 pm
People do know that there are whites in Atlanta, right? Just asking because it seems like every show associated with Atlanta is full of nothing but black people. That seems kind of like a stereotype to me.
Get A Grip
July 19th, 2011
3:52 pm
@Clint Jeez. What’s wrong with white people? Can you not accept that you don’t represent the majority of the population anymore? Where are the black people on the other RH franchises? Where are the Asians and Hispanics? I’m sure they exist in OC, NY, NJ & Beverly Hills. Are you fighting for diversity on those shows or any other TV show. Or is it that you only care because you live in Atlanta, so it’s a bad reflection on where you live?
Mr. Ed
July 19th, 2011
4:03 pm
I wonder if she had to wear an ankle monitor to her event today?
Did her parole officer attend?
Rev. Jesse Jackson
July 19th, 2011
4:09 pm
Atlanta is primarily a “Chocolate City” and this should be reflected in television programming originating from Atlanta.
If you don’t like it keep your whitebread a** in Kennesaw or Alpharetta !
What a country!!
July 19th, 2011
4:11 pm
How did “Al..Tawana Brawley, Sharpton start!!! hell, he be on MSNBC, now,,they be Hard Up,TOO!!
Spade
July 19th, 2011
4:33 pm
People kill me when they say “The show does NOT represent black women”. You may feel that way as many of the black women that aren’t that way. However this is how the rest of the nation views Atlanta and Black Women. Just because you don’t feel that way doesn’t equate that a majority does stereotype and this will count against ALL black women.
I have been around many other people in different cities and states, that actually feel that black women are classless regardless how much money they have. They feel that black women are combative with no etiquette and are just drama. So when you go to another city as a black women and your service will suck or someone disrespects you than maybe you need ask the question where it may come from!
Atlanta4ever
July 19th, 2011
4:34 pm
Disappointed and not impressed! Please tell me she is not a new Housewife! Bravo can do better. I am glad she turned her life around but I will not be rushing to see the new episode. Atlanta has some beautiful, classy, sophisticated women who are true housewives. Bravo needs to let them represent.
CPG
July 19th, 2011
4:40 pm
it’s like a modern day minstrel show
From Atlanta
July 19th, 2011
4:52 pm
Why does every show filmed in Atlanta, or show having to do with Atlanta only have black people in it. Every time I go out of town and tell them where I’m from they think everyone who lives here is black. Why didn’t they get some REAL housewives from Buckhead that have real money and are really married.
Al Jolson
July 19th, 2011
4:53 pm
there hasn’t been a strong Black woman in Atlanta since “Mammy” from Gone With The Wind.
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RodHo's outdated hat
July 19th, 2011
5:02 pm
go away, Bravo
mmmm.....donuts
July 19th, 2011
5:05 pm
Am I the only one turned on at the thought of a female ex con being on the show? Im cool wif it…I’d rather see more of that than the rumpranger showcase that seems to have taken over. How many more reminders that ATL is the black fruitcake capital do we need?
And why does Lawrence have to be Miss Lawrence? If he wants to take dictation, thats his prerogative…but at least try to be what God made u in the process….gee whiz.
teresa
July 19th, 2011
5:06 pm
SMDH!!!!
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Kiki West
July 19th, 2011
5:22 pm
The black love their criminals. Most of the Atlanta crew are broke and have arrest records. Typical for black Atlanta.
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Nat Rumer
July 19th, 2011
5:44 pm
So God created gender? Who knew?
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July 19th, 2011
5:52 pm
As usual..another “positive” light on Atlanta..I find it sad that all the other housewive shows feature strong women who have faced divorce, financial ruin and other issues and still remain tough and financially adjusted..seems like all they want from atlanta is “ghetto”!
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July 19th, 2011
5:54 pm
@From Atlanta..I AGREE!.For a city that has GROWN in diversity we are still “Are you black or white?”..sad..God forbid you go out of the area and tell someone you are from GA!
RegardingCasting
July 19th, 2011
5:55 pm
@Spade..please go back and finish High School..your writing is horrible!
StayOutUndereducated!
July 19th, 2011
5:58 pm
@ Rev Jessie Jackson…please keep yourself out of Alpharetta..you will embarass the successful RICH BLACK community that lives here. PS..I live in a million dollar community with DIVERSITY!…
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July 19th, 2011
6:00 pm
@ATL PEACH..this show, when compared to the rest of the Housewives crew is horrible!..The other women they have chosen have careers, ACTUAL HUSBANDS, OWN businesses and so on…AND it does SHOWCASE the city..DUH…why do you think they place the CITY after “The Housewives of…”…
StayOutUndereducated!
July 19th, 2011
6:02 pm
@Unreal..you should be asking that question to BRAVO..”a very RACIST” network when it comes to ATL!
CJ
July 19th, 2011
6:03 pm
Is this one actually married?
Jay
July 19th, 2011
6:10 pm
WOW they really do a great job of showcasing the women in Atlanta…this is the worst show ever!
Mr. Pragmatic
July 19th, 2011
6:21 pm
I really wish people would stop asking why aren’t there more positive examples of black women on television. Most (if not all) of the production companies that produce the reality shows are owned and/or run by non-black executives. If I’m a non-black cable/network tv executive, then I’m not going to have a vested interest in putting out positive portrayals of blacks on television. I’m not going to care one way or the other. All I’m going to care about are ratings.
The average american television viewer’s mind has been dumbed down to the point where ignorance, immorality and lack of restraint are what sell now. Ignorance (no matter what race it comes in) and rebellious behavior is what attracts viewers, and viewers attract ad revenue, plain and simple. And it hasn’t helped that there has never really been any quality programming put forth by black-owned networks, entertainers, movers & shakers. It’s only been music and cheap ‘relationship’ movies. Non-black execs figured years ago that if we don’t have a problem portraying ourselves as booty-shakin’, baby makin’, easily offended, easily angered, always ready to fight individuals, why should they?
By not standing up in the 90s and the early part of last decade and holding our own execs & networks accountable, we were pretty much telling white hollywood that THIS is what we like, THIS is how we are and THIS is what we like to see.
Just my two cents…. Oh yeah, and before all the race baiters rip me a new one, I’m a college-educated BLACK male.
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NativeAtlantan
July 19th, 2011
6:30 pm
This show has zero interest, and makes Atlantans look like we’re all ghetto gold.
Ronnie
July 19th, 2011
6:51 pm
Damn!!!Bravo !
Can you please find BW in Atlanta, GA who are Doctors, Judges, Accountants, ect….. and stop featuring ghetto trash…….
Get a life
July 19th, 2011
7:08 pm
Kill yourself!
Gerald
July 19th, 2011
7:21 pm
1. RHOA (and the rest of the RH series, and “reality shows” in general) are cast in order to garner ratings. If such shows cast normal people with normal lives, no one would watch.
2. Black people complaining about the stereotyping are hypocrites. Black music has perpetuated negative stereotypes since the early blues/jazz era (no, it didn’t start with rap music). Black movies … ditto. Black comedians? More of the same. Black leaders and politicians? Ditto, ditto, ditto. Black art and literature, going back to the Harlem Renaissance? The same. Blacks complaining about ONE SHOW on Bravo when PRACTICALLY EVERY SHOW ON BET IS WORSE is hypocritical.
3. The reason why no whites are on the show is because if there were, there would be race arguments all the time. Put a couple of ladies from Buckhead who voted for Nathan Deal and listen to Neal Boortz on the show … well Bravo isn’t looking for THAT type of controversy. And yes, if the show was all white, then there would inevitably be innumerable, interminable discussions about how awful THOSE ATLANTA BLACK PEOPLE are (please, don’t pretend otherwise) and again, Bravo isn’t looking for controversy of that sort.
4. Please end the “why are none of them married?” nonsense. Conservatives began raising the issue of growing out of wedlock pregnancy and declining marriage rates in the black community in the 1970s. (Actually, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a liberal pro-civil rights Democrat, first started talking about it in the 1960s. When he did, the folks at Morehouse and Howard called him a racist!) The black leadership stated that it wasn’t an issue: that poverty, racism, and our refusal to redistribute wealth in response to it was the real problem. The black community decided that the black leadership was right. I will say that it is hugely hypocritical for the same people who spent years bashing Bill Cosby for failing to be an apologist for black illegitimacy on “The Cosby Show” in the 1980s (back when at least half of black kids were still being born in wedlock, as opposed to less than 25% now, and that percentage would be even lower were it not for the sky high abortion rate that has reduced the growth rate of the black population just like Margaret Sanger intended, not that anyone talks about that!) are real hypocrites for criticizing RHOA for basically depicting reality now. Folks upset with Bravo ought to do an Internet search for the famous “Marriage Is For White People” article that appeared in the Washington Post a few years ago. Or you can go back to any number of black scholars and politicians who spent decades stating that the response to rising black illegitimacy was A) more social programs and B) more education programs and C) being more “tolerant” to single parenthood and more family models than the “oppressive white ideal of the two parent family.” I still remember when most blacks (apparently) accepted the idea that the conservative “family values” slogan was somehow racist code words. Once again, the black Bravo bashers are being hypocrites.
5. If RHOA offends you, the solution is not to watch it. I have never watched the show. And I will never watch the show (or at least will never willingly watch it). If you are white, then you have the 90% of TV shows and movies that do not feature a single black leading character (and before Hollywood began to pretend to care about diversity, that statistic was even higher … I can still remember when there weren’t even any blacks in commercials – other than malt liquor ads shown during Soul Train – let alone TV shows and movies.) If you are black, well statistics show that blacks watch far too much TV anyway. So, cut the TV off and read a book (preferably NOT a stereotype-reinforcing one from the Harlem Renaissance or similar), listen to music (preferably NOT to stereotype-reinforcing rap/soul/R&B/jazz music) or have a nice talk (or better yet prayer, WWJD!) with the members of the family that you HOPEFULLY have, and if you do, you should be trying to keep instead of allowing the TV help turn your family into yet another black divorce/broken home/illegitimacy statistic. And while you are cutting off the TV, go ahead and get off the Internet while you are at it! PLENTY of stereotypical/racist/negative/harmful content on TV. Video games too!
Quit complaining and do something about it!
People are always talking
July 19th, 2011
7:32 pm
Really Jodi? You will ask if there are any white, hispanic, or asian housewives in Atlanta? Have you wondered if there were any black, hispanic or asian housewives in New York, New Jersey, California??
As for Marlo Hampton, I was at the event for young girls in foster care in Atlanta today and it was fabulous. Someone asked about her being a “role model” for young girls, well at least she can say she has DONE something to give back to someone else, where all the “perfect” people sit back in the protection of their home talking about what “should” be done by others but never doing it themselves. All I can say is at the end of the day the young girls in the foster care system left the event feeling special and beautiful and heard from someone who came from where they are from and said to them, don’t make the same mistakes I have made, reach for your dreams and don’t give up because you are special.
Daculan
July 19th, 2011
7:36 pm
Great, another stellar resident for us to be proud of.
This RHOA franchise is just embarrassing. As a SUCCESSFUL/ HOUSEWIFE of the suburbs, I take issue with the ongoing casting of these DIVA/losers.
W
July 19th, 2011
7:50 pm
Why don’t they cast a housewife from Atlanta? These women are from Duluth.
Shawty Rock
July 19th, 2011
8:09 pm
The black women who are portrayed on RHOA and the other wannabee’s around here starving for attention, are extremely disfunctional,abnormal, do not portray all black women.Just an element of American trash that permeates society today.This trash comes in all colors.
What about Paula Patton ? Iman ? Condoleeza Rice ? Very,very,classy.
These trashy hoes on RHOA know what they are.They can pull it off around here,this is a grama queen’s paradise full of gay men in skinny jeans who wear eyelashes and weaves.
Dysfunctional fits in the Atl.
Yvonne Williams
July 19th, 2011
8:45 pm
The cast is reflective of this town…..cheap and tawdry. Lets replace it with Real Housewives of Chicago, Dallas, Houston. Atlanta is and will always continue to be a joke. Don’t get mad at Bravo. They are just showcasing what Atlanta is all about.
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pattycake
July 19th, 2011
9:57 pm
lived in the atl 30 years, lots of pretty blue eyed blonds, green eyed redheads, alabaster skinned asian women….so lovely….so absent from atl housewives!.what happened to our favorite word diversity?
Society
July 19th, 2011
10:28 pm
Sorry Gerald.. But RHWATL is an embarrassment and showcases the racist people who do the casting at BRAVO…Look at the other shows and most of the woman run a REAL business, OWN expensive homes and etc… one of the former members SOLD HER Company for $120 million dollars!
This new addition showcases FAILURE..arrested 7 times..oh yeah that’s a real role model..business that closed up..yes..that is success written all over it!…just another wannabe…I have news for you real housewives with a career and family are TOUGH, INTERESTING, and Have TV appeal….hmmm..that’s how the housewife “Bethany” got her own show!!!
Sorry but I understand looking for ratings…but you don’t have to go digging in the ghetto to find it!
jasmine
July 19th, 2011
10:28 pm
umm no one ever said she was blaming her charges on being in foster care ! She was clearly reaching out to the community, and helping girls; letting them know she’s been in their shoes. you guys are being ignorant and extremely judgmental. who are you to act as if you made no wrongs in life ? get real! we live and learn ! My aunt is living and learning ! i love you Marlo <3
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Society
July 19th, 2011
10:34 pm
@people always talking..the so called event is just a “she needs something to do” waste..a way to get her name into the AJC!
Funny how all of a sudden she is in the papers about her “work with foster kids!”…reality..this is just a move by her publicist/BRAVO!….hmmm…
Society
July 19th, 2011
10:38 pm
@people always talking…was there anyone even at the event besides her,you and the camera man? based on the pic that looks like a taped up banner w a bunch of boxes around it…some event…noticed how the kids who she is so concerned with aren’t even seen…and they NEED parents!!!… has she found homes for them? Or how about adopting one of them since she is a product of the system herself?
Society
July 19th, 2011
10:41 pm
@jasmine…what has she REALLY done? If you are going to stand up for her..gives us the facts..besides she does a good speech of “I’ve been there!”… Can’t wait to see the ghetto class she will bring to the show!…hope you can still be proud of her after the first season!
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RLP
July 19th, 2011
10:59 pm
Why is there only one housewives show that feature black women? I am sure there are other black women in other states that fit the bill. The show is not meant to be a role model for people but for entertainment purposes only. My understanding Housewives of Atlanta has the highest rating of all the housewives shows. You would think Bravo would do another housewives show featuring more black women. I think D.C. housewives would have made it if there had been more black women featured.
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John
July 19th, 2011
11:19 pm
I’m sure their business traveler guests wish you would all go away and limit your patronage to the weekends. The W hotel is stupid IMO for allowing all black events to continue after that window incident. Those “models” and that lying boyfriend did enough damage by acting irresponsibly. It seems they are the ones being exploited because your valuable black business doesn’t know how to act in public.
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Sybil S.
July 20th, 2011
12:11 am
Really? Really??? Another…. ‘not a housewife’… and not even from Atlanta – nor Georgia! I looked up one of the charges – filed in Pinellas county, FL… assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer… to which she pled ‘nolo contendre’….which is not only a felony… but truly a reprehensible crime!!! AND she ‘mentors’ young girls!!! Really!
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Stop Watching RHOA. It's TRASH!!
July 20th, 2011
12:40 am
Alright so I’ve read all the comments. Now what? How about we stop watching this trash. BRAVO, like other networks, feed viewers what they like and consume. Stop watching it…period. Find something else to watch. There are loads of other programs and shows and other things to do.
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Give me a break
July 20th, 2011
2:09 am
Reality is any woman of note – educated, refined, accomplished – would not participate in such a show. It is anything but “reality”. Anyone who participates in a “reality show” is someone who is desperate for fame. They are disillusioned to think it will launch them into the celebrity stratosphere. They launch their cookboks, clothing, jewelry, sex tape, wig line, boutique and singing career… Fast forward – these people are ADDICTED to the fame, leading to drugs, bankruptcy, divorce, and lots of poor behavior. Very few have long-term potentia. They may make a nice buck in the beginning, they spend money the don’t have and they end up on Celeb Rehab or some other joke.
The shows are about entertainment. A “real” housewife that could be considered a rolemodel would not subject themselves to the intrusion & dramatization. Our fascination with these embarrassments is dumbfounding.
A Sane Black Woman
July 20th, 2011
4:12 am
It is sad the producers have elected to get another “Black” woman who has no husband, no job, no real career or anything of substance about her. I am deeply concerned about the images all of this shows young girls. NeNe Leekes proved to be no more than a lot of mouth with no substance or class. It was extremely disappointing how she conducted herself on Donald Trump’s show. But it clearly showed once she left the “safety” of Atlanta she was completely out of her league and just another common thug with a lot of mouth and nothing to back it up. Why is it there are no positive Black women and men on television.
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so tired of your talk
July 20th, 2011
8:27 am
@talented 10th– i do not know any true, decent, jack and jill, college grads who would appear on this show. atl’s TRUE old school Black money would never be obvious by showcasing themselves on a show such as this. they are quiet and laid back and they tend to keep within their circle. @ gerald, wow, really– you have that many words on this overdone subject? it is not that deep. okay, i read most of what rodney writes, so i comment on his blogs, but… i do not watch rhoa. i do watch ny and think they are funny as all get out… but then, i am not white, jewish, or a botax hag.
Buffoonery
July 20th, 2011
9:46 am
I really don’t have a problem with the cast being predominately african american or unmarried, but I do have a problem with the buffoonery. I think that it’s quite sad that lives have been lost fighting for our civil rights and equality, only to have people like NeNe Leakes, etc., to appear on television and act the way that they do. It appears that some of us have not arrived and are still in bondage.
teresa
July 20th, 2011
9:59 am
Dwight is even gone
Lace
July 20th, 2011
10:19 am
More Ghetto Drama for the white folks….. You beautiful, black, educated sisters in America should be appalled as to how you are being portrayed by this mess of a television show…… Slavery is over people come north.
Society
July 20th, 2011
11:00 am
Where is the real Rev Jesse Jackson when you need him?… He should be asking to see the “board” that approves the casting for the ATL show vs the others….interesting to see the diversity in that!
OnestepforwardHundredStepsBack
July 20th, 2011
11:04 am
This show gives every reason to continue RACISM in the South!
so tired of your talk
July 20th, 2011
11:22 am
@ lace– this show is not indicative of myself nor my friends. it does not portray me at all. i had a problem with it the very first year when i realized that none of them were actually from the ATL. the second season, kandi was brought on, and she is a peach, as far as i know. i cannot take this nor shows like it, personally. i do not identify with the wymon bros, martin, nor any other “celebrities” that behave the way they do on screen. as Blacks, you holler about these non-ladylike women, but you would scream in laughter at the guys. and you know you just LUVVV tyler perry. if you are going to disapprove, do so all the way. i would much rather watch non-Blacks behaving badly or…in a somewhat “stereotypical manner” than ANY AA person, at anytime. so, talk your talk– i hear you talking.
TG
July 20th, 2011
12:57 pm
I used to watch this show, but no longer. I hope others decide to boycott as well. When you think about the negative images this show perpetuates, it should infuriate us all (not just Blacks, ALL Atlantans.)
Just look at what they have chosen to represent this town! Look at the pic of the she-man standing beside the ex-con in this article. Think about the “star,” the thug beast former stripper NeNe Leakes. Think about the wig-wearing unabashed gold-digger/adulterer/former stripper Kim what’s-what’s-her face. Think about Sheree the weave wearer former NFL gold digger who gets foreclosed on MULTIPLE times, gets an Aston Martin repossessed, then has the nerve to be on TV pretending to go on a thousands-dollar shopping spree for her daughter’s apartment! Think about the desperato former model Cynthia marrying a nightclub owner reject. What about the lawyer Phaedra who marries a felon! And what of the former group singer Kandi who brags about sleeping with her former manager?! Look at what a TRAIN WRECK of a show this is! This is just not okay.
Also, we’ve been had folks. Check out the story on realitytea.com about folks talking about how FAKE this show is, how they were sitting next to a taping at a restaurant and the crew members were telling the “cast” members what to say!
Enough of this b.s.!
Talented 10th
July 20th, 2011
1:54 pm
@ so tired of your talk:
I’m quite familiar with the social behavior of upper-middle class Blacks in the South since I consider myself a part of this demographic. As I stated, I’m not willing to participate in a reality show of THIS kind, but I could provide insight on how Bravo can improve the criteria their currently using to select reality show candidates for this particular show.
Now, if the point were to uplift the masses and improve the image of Blacks on t.v., I’m positive that upper-middle class Black professional families would allow themselves to be on a reality series. They just wouldn’t participate in buffoonery on camera such as physical altercations.
@ Gerald: everything you said is the truth. Senator Moynihan’s damning study from 70’s on the state of the Black family, demise of marriage in our community & rise in the number of single mothers predicted the chaos we are dealing with today. Your post was refreshing….
so tired of your talk
July 20th, 2011
2:21 pm
talented, my friends still would not come forth. some things are private and that includes certain lifestyles. life is super short, why open oneself up to the unnecessary scrutiny of those who truly do not understand our culture, not to mention those who are secretly jealous of our success stories. do your thing and be an example to our youth– as well as to those seemingly uncouth rho-not atl.
Talented 10th
July 20th, 2011
5:00 pm
@ so tired:
Well, that’s your friends…most 1st & 2nd generation Black professionals were educated at black colleges, belonged to black organizations & only catered to a black patient/client base. Times have changed and 3rd generation Black professionals have been educated and socialized in more multi-cultural environments. They may be opened to sharing their stories.
There are many well-to-do Black Americans who’re not so secretive & are quite savvy enough and comfortable enough in their own skin to allow a reality show to exemplify how our life REALLY is. It may not be you or me or our friends, but they’re out there. I would not continue to discount us by repeatedly telling Hollywood they are not.
Again, whether you or I know these people personally may not be the case; however, just as these folks exist in other races, they exist in mine and Bravo needs to find them.
Know It All
July 20th, 2011
6:05 pm
Wow…. She looks nothing like yesterday… Cleans up well….
Dee
July 22nd, 2011
10:51 pm
The new addition to the show is a pretty poor choice BUT why are people asking if there are any white housewives in Atlanta? Are we asking the same question for Real Housewives of NY, NJ, OC or even in Miami? I think the only other African American in the Real Housewives installments was in DC and she was an excellent role model (I guess that’s the reason why Bravo cancelled it).
Charlotte, NC
July 23rd, 2011
2:47 am
Coming from your little brother 3 hours to the northeast, you all are still alright with me. However, RHOA sucks! I hate how they portray Atlanta and black women. I know it’s some sistas down there that would eat all of those women up. The only one who have has some sense is Kandi. Phaedra is a pretender. Nene should stick with trying to act her age. Sharee needs to go away. Kim…Enough said. In all honesty, all of these southern cities from Dallas/Houston over to Charlotte need a good cleaning.
Rich Black
July 23rd, 2011
7:47 am
OK I’ll bite….why are people mad at the W Hotel? I see posters say they don’t respect the black community. What is the story behind this? Thx.
wake up black women!
July 23rd, 2011
8:09 am
I teach young black women and I know that reality shows such as this are a horrible influence on them. It glorifies bad behavior, bad relationships, and strongly influences young black girls to show hostility to any figure in authority. I know, I know, the black race has been oppressed and they have a reason to be hostile…blah, blah, blah. Honestly, I get it and I try to be patient and understanding and help my students work through this hostility. The problem is that in the real world (not the world of reality TV) bosses are not so understanding. It sends the message that this fighting and yelling is acceptable and that is not how the world of work operates. I just wish all the hard working, educated, respectable black women would realize what is going on with this type of show as well as some of the horrible lyrics of rap and speak out against it. My children watch this show and listen to some rap music and I hear them talk with their friends about how ignorant these people are. For some reason they like watching the train wreck. I make them turn it off if I am around because it makes me feel like they are watching a modern day amos and andy. I know the other housewives make fun of women too, but it is disturbing to me to see black women shown in this light because it perpetuates all the sterotypes of black women…unmarried, loud, fighting, yelling, having babies without daddies, etc. This is just not true for all black women but unfortunately this is what the world is seeing.
Wreckmaniac
July 23rd, 2011
10:05 am
Are there any updates on the activities of Condoleesa Rice ?
Wreckmaniac
July 23rd, 2011
10:09 am
We should definitely have a federal program to fund more ” reality shows” starring the indigent, the uneducated, homeless, jobless people. And some of them should even star ugly people instead of only good looking women with no qualifications or acheivements.
J. J.
July 23rd, 2011
10:35 am
Yet another HOODIE on the trashy show….LOL
jsmtih
July 23rd, 2011
10:43 am
ghetto fabulous
tom
July 23rd, 2011
1:21 pm
your right BRUNT,,,, blaming everything on her childhood—- an the business about everybody has a past—– come on,,, be a little unique— accept responsibility for your own actions an stop blaming on other people or circumstances– no,,, mensa,,, everyone does not have a past—
tom
July 23rd, 2011
1:22 pm
getto fabulous!!! classic————————- perfect description for this horse squeeze
tom
July 23rd, 2011
1:25 pm
amazing— aspirations to appear in ebony mag or “real ho’ s of atl…. the rest of the country is laughing at you people…
JPW
July 23rd, 2011
1:32 pm
I really think that this is racist in the worst possible way. What wonderful role models there are in Atlanta from young women working very hard without 7 arrests. Come on…what preconceived notions are there in this selection.
Spade
July 24th, 2011
12:07 am
They should call the show “Shenaynay goes to Hollywood but got stuck in Atlanta”
Yanna
July 24th, 2011
2:18 am
you guys talk about Marlo but don’t even know her….. Get a life and stop worrying about other people. !
Spade
July 24th, 2011
8:14 pm
Yanna, we don’t have to know Marlo nor do we care to know her. Real Houswives of Atlanta, her criminal background and just her regular background sums it all up to what to expect from her. Point blank TrashTrash Trash.
And for whoever says “Don’t Watch It”, you are right but the problem is that a lot of this stuff affects my community, by black young women aspriring to be trash, drama or hoes. So there is a lot more that goes on with that, just no looking at it won’t make it go away.
janga
July 24th, 2011
10:00 pm
OMG! Same reason I quite watching already. Another screaming, hollering ,figting ghetto idiot. Come on Bravo there ARE some interesting educated MARRIED woman in Atlanta. Stop portraying Atlanta and Ga. (where Im from) for that matter as on big stink hole for unmarried,ghetto,sorry woman that do nothing but cuss,fight and spend time looking for “babt daddy.” Are you doing this for ratings or is that what you think of everyone in the south? There not doing that ghetto crap on RHONY or RHONJ now are they?
from a real slum
July 24th, 2011
11:04 pm
Funny thing about this show – people from the slums (myself included, from the Irish slums of the northeast) work hard to get out of the slums or become part of the criminal syndicate. We left in the mid 1970’s to land down here where mom got her GED and dad went to college.
These people are just entertainers, not real, not housewives or from Atlanta.
So just stop paying attention and move on, nothing to see here…. and maybe they will go away.
cwilli
July 25th, 2011
8:46 am
How about getting some new news. This is old stuff and to be honest this character they are bringing aboard is only going to hurt the show it will fail and if the other cast members are looking for new roles in some other venue they better do so cause this want work. What does she do for a living? What part of town does she live in? I mean really the ones that we have only one I think has a foundation that would be Kandi and she’s not married so she really wouldn’t be a housewife. It would be better to call the show the THe Women of Atlanta and keep it moving. But getting back to the latest thumbs down for me she is trouble waiting to happen. I know you can get caught up in doing things (bad things) as she has, but why would you want to put yourself out like that and surely she doesn’t think she is setting an example.
Mermaid
July 25th, 2011
3:07 pm
When is Bravo and everyone else going to finally wake up and get that they don’t need to portray and depict Atlanta with these kind of women. Atlanta has more class and sophistication with real women who have real values and integrity. Maybe that’s why they pick who they pick. NO woman in their right mind who has a bit of morals, integrity and ethics would go on a show like Real Housewives or any other reality show unless they know they have to sell themselves out. Shoot they might as well go work at the Gold Club. Don’t get me wrong, I love to watch this stuff because it makes me feel so great about my life and how normal I am.
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August 3rd, 2011
9:48 pm
The truth of the matter is that the reason Bravo can’t find “role models” or affluent people for this show is because, there is no one with any amount of dignity that would do the show. However, I would exclude Kandi Burress and Cynthia Bailey from that generalization. The others are on the show because they need the money.
Real Housewives of Atlanta Hit Up South Africa For 4th Season! : Farai Today
August 6th, 2011
6:50 pm
[...] coming for y’all! Have you seen BasketBall Wives lately?!? Nuff said. Thus this new season, Marlo Hampton will fill the spot as the newest addition to Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Let the [...]