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Timing is everything and Kenya Moore is finally addressing the controversy that led to her exit from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where she was reportedly involved in an incident that saw explicit photos of a fellow cast member being exposed. In a candid interview on the Tamron Hall Show, the 53-year-old reality star opened up about her regret over the situation and took full responsibility for her actions.

Reflecting on the low point, Moore explained, “Hindsight is always 50-50. If I could do it all over again, I believe the photos were very distasteful, and I elevated the situation. I’ve elevated situations before, and I’ve taken full accountability for the things that I’ve done.” She went on to express sincere remorse for her part in the drama, saying, “I am sorry for what I’ve done. I didn’t have to take it that far.” With emotion in her voice, she added, “When I feel threatened—I’ve never had a child and been in a situation like this before so that’s why I escalated it to the point that I was protecting not only myself but my child.”

The unbecoming situation in question occurred during the filming of Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, when Moore was allegedly involved in a public display of revenge porn aimed at a new cast member, Brittany Eady. It was revealed earlier this year that Moore had been suspended from the show after this incident, which reportedly stemmed from threats Eady made towards her.

Get this, in response to the allegations, Moore took to social media to defend herself, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “I would never engage in revenge porn, I have never distributed private images or footage of anyone, nor solicited images owned by others to use to threaten or blackmail.” She added, “I have always been vindicated. I can’t talk about STORY even with people planting fake news.”

Now according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, while Eady’s verbal threats made other cast members feel “uncomfortable,” there was no evidence that Moore had been physically threatened or that a weapon had been involved during the filming of the season. Despite the lack of physical altercations, the situation led to an internal investigation by Bravo, resulting in Moore’s departure from the show.

If you’re late to the party, Moore had originally joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2012 and had been a fan favorite ever since. She was expected to return for the upcoming season, alongside Drew Sidora, after both were slated to return from Season 15. The new season, however, will feature a mix of returning and new cast members. Kandi Burruss, Sanya Richards-Ross, and Marlo Hampton have all confirmed they are leaving the show, while former stars Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey are making a return in supporting roles. Additionally, Shame Morton Mwangin has been promoted to a leading housewife, joining newcomers Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley as full-time cast members.

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Yeah we said it and in case you didn’t believe the headline here it is again … Michelle Obama is on a new mission to help seniors find love. Netflix released the trailer for The Later Daters on November 13, a heartwarming dating series executive produced by the former First Lady. The show aims to offer hope and inspiration to older adults looking to find lasting love later in life.

Sounds inspirational. We probably need a whole bunch of inspiration in the days ahead. IYKYK.

Check out the trailer as it ntroduces viewers to six “silver singles” who are ready to begin their next chapter of romance. With the support of their children and the guidance of a professional dating coach, these seniors will embark on a series of blind dates, hoping to find their perfect match. As the trailer teases, these dates are far from traditional; participants will dive into extreme water activities, dance, and tackle some tough—sometimes surprising—questions. “Dating is not easy,” one contestant admits, acknowledging the challenges that come with romance at any age. Despite the hurdles, the series emphasizes that it’s never too late to find lasting love.

Get this, The Later Daters, which is part of Michelle and Barack Obama’s Higher Ground production company, premieres on Netflix on November 29. The show is a testament to Michelle Obama’s passion for helping others find connection, especially after witnessing her own enduring love story with former President Barack Obama. The couple has been married for 31 years, raising daughters Sasha, 23, and Malia, 26, while navigating the highs and lows of public life.

American dream stuff right there.

Back in January, Michelle opened up about her marriage on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, reflecting on the evolution of her relationship with Barack. “We’ve made a lot of mistakes, we’ve gotten it wrong,” she said. “And after 31 years, we’re getting better at it. And it gets better and better and better.” She added, “I wouldn’t trade in my marriage for anything in the world, with all the ups and downs, with all the running for president stuff… But the good has outweighed it. And if we hadn’t hung in there, we would’ve missed all the good.”

Check out the trailer and let us know if you think Obama can help our seniors get their groove back.

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Money is the root of it all. 50 Cent and Omari Hardwick, once close collaborators on the STARZ series Power, appear to be at odds over Hardwick’s recent remarks regarding his compensation for the show. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson expressed frustration, saying he believes Hardwick “overvalues” himself, especially since the actor hasn’t been part of any notable projects since Power concluded in 2020.

Here’s the comment from the 50 that might sting …

“I think he overvalues himself,” 50 Cent told the show hosts. “Because… it’s been a long time since he’s been in Power, why are we not excited about the new projects?”

Charlamagne Tha God, seeming puzzled, asked, “What new projects? I didn’t know…”

“See, that’s what I’m talking about,” 50 replied. “If there was noise going on, if he was that big of a draw, then we would see noise, we would see new things happening. We’d see you out where you’re actively in a place where they’re looking for you.”

That part.

When asked if they still have a good relationship, 50 responded bluntly: “No, because you leave it like it’s me not giving you the money.”

If you don’t know the why of it all, the tension traces back to a June 2022 episode of The Pivot podcast, where Hardwick shared that he earned $150,000 per episode on Power, a figure he felt was too low given his role as “the face of the network.” Hardwick revealed, “I still haven’t made what I should have made. I still never made the money—no, the money, I never made what I should have made. Never. Period. It’s happening now, finally.” He added that he had to borrow money from 50 Cent to support his family during production breaks and was proud to have repaid it. Hardwick suggested that 50 and series producer Courtney Kemp knew he was being underpaid, although he primarily blamed STARZ.

As for 50 Cent, even a minor mention of his name alongside Hardwick’s compensation issues was reason to take offense. “If you’re saying, ‘Courtney and 50 know,’ you’re saying that, but they don’t know who Courtney is—I introduced people to her. They don’t know who she is, so you’re leaving it as, ‘50 didn’t make sure I got paid.’ Mary [J. Blige] will tell you, she got paid a lot of money on the show the whole time. I made sure that sh*t was right.”

Basically, 50 Cent’s comments reflect his frustration with the implications that he or Kemp played a part in Hardwick’s compensation issues and hint at a fracture in their previously strong working relationship.

Here’s the thing. Pay in television is based on a variety of factors. How deals are negotiated and when mean pretty much everything. Who would have thought Power would blow up to be what it is today? Omari Hardwick may have a point and then again, how much of this falls on 50 rather than the deal that was negotiated with Starz. We don’t know but there seems to be more to this story so stay locked in.

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Get ready to laugh, we hope. In the new CBS comedy Poppa’s House, premiering tomorrow, Damon Wayans stars as a father with plenty of attitude. Sharing the screen with him is his real-life son, Damon Wayans Jr., who plays his on-screen son. Their natural chemistry is a highlight of the show, driven by their shared goal to keep each other laughing. “That’s the ultimate goal really, to make people who you respect laugh,” said Damon Jr. “If I can get my dad to break in a scene, that just gives me more energy for the next take.”

For 64-year-old Damon Wayans Sr., comedy has been a lifelong occupation and legacy. Over nearly four decades, he’s brought memorable, edgy characters to TV and film, from his drill instructor role in Major Payne to the iconic Homey the Clown on In Living Color. Fans still call out “Hey, Homey!” when they see him, which he finds amusing: “Does a woman ever get tired of being told she’s beautiful? Never, right?”

You have to be under a rock not to know that Wayans’ comedic roots trace back to a tough upbringing in New York City, where he was one of 10 children of the now famed Wayans family, living in a cramped apartment. “There was four of us to a room,” he recalled. “To sleep with someone’s foot in your behind is pretty much my childhood!” Despite the challenges, the tight-knit family learned to use humor as a survival tool. “In my stand-up, I talk about how my mother would tell us, ‘There’s no food; you can each have a little bit of toothpaste, so you have something in your stomach.’ That’s real.”

Back in 1982, Wayans followed his older brother Keenan to Hollywood, performing stand-up comedy at night and working as a mail carrier for Paramount Studios by day. “I would see Eddie Murphy, Henry Winkler, and Leonard Nimoy on the lot,” Wayans recalled. “I hope I didn’t mess up their mail!” Despite the humor, his early days were far from easy, especially since he dealt with pain from a club foot, which he described as “a constant toothache in my foot.”

Get this, Wayans’ breakthrough came with a brief role in Beverly Hills Cop, which led to his casting on Saturday Night Live. There, Eddie Murphy gave him key advice: “Write your own sketches. Otherwise, you gonna be doing white people stuff, and you gonna hate it.” Wayans struggled at SNL and was eventually fired, but his real success came later when his brother Keenan created In Living Color. The sketch show became a family affair, starring several of the Wayans siblings and launching Damon into TV stardom.

Wayans continued drawing from personal experience for his work, including the hit sitcom My Wife and Kids. During the show’s early days, he was going through a divorce, but he found therapeutic value in comedy. “Comedians live for that. I get into a car accident, I talk about my neck hurting, and when people laugh, my neck doesn’t hurt as much.”

Having risen from hardship to success, Wayans now finds himself at peace. “I got tired of chasing happy. Happy is fleeting. There’s nothing I need except my health and well-being. And guess what? Happy moved in next door to me.” Today, he enjoys the blessings of his life, including ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. “Life. Does it get better? It doesn’t!”

Now starring opposite his son, Wayans is ready to start a new chapter on Poppa’s House. We’ll see if it’s as successful as his storied career.

Check out the trailer for Poppa’s House below:

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