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Nene Leakes thinks her former 'RHOA' co-star and BFF Cynthia Bailey is boring. Leakes says she stands by her previous statements that Bailey should not longer be part of the show.
Tamera Mowry says her and Tia were such prudes as teens and young adults that it caused them to not want to kiss their on-screen boyfriends on 'Sister, Sister.' The boyfriends were on the show the final two seasons.
Tamera Mowry-Housley says her and her twin sister Tia's character's on 'Sister, Sister' are practically true to life. 'Sister, Sister' aired for six seasons.
Cynthia Bailey says she was shocked by Porsha Williams' engagement but has no idea why Williams' unfollowed her on Instagram. Bailey says she doesn't care what Williams does in her personal life.
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's adult children are dating. Murphy's son is the product of a brief relationship while Lawrence's daughter is with his ex-wife.
The Lil Wayne, Nivea, and Lauren London triangle has always puzzled fans. Nivea says she was just as shocked when she learned she and London were both pregnant by the rapper.
Aaliyah's self-titled third studio album was not accidentally named. The late singer once said that her name and the album's message coincides with her growth.
Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat" was almost scrapped because the producer didn't like it. Luckily, one of Aaliyah's songwriter's liked the track and decided to work with it.
Aaliyah's 'I Care 4 U' is one of her most popular songs. Featured on her self-titled third album, "I Care 4 U" was actually intended for Aaliyah's sophomore album.
Wendy Osefo debuted her boob job on the season 6 premiere of 'RHOP.' She also took to social media to confirm what other procedures she had after questions from fans and co-stars.
Kelis moved to a farm to grow her own food. Kelis' farm home is tucked away in California and has animals, greenery, fruits, vegetables, and a lot more.
Fans of 'Girlfriends' can't imagine the show without Persia White and Jill Marie Jones but White and Jones were not part of the original cast during the unaired pilot.
Carlos King says he won't return to 'RHOA' because he has his own production company to run. King says he left the show because the cast became too comfortable.
Wendy Osefo says Gizelle Bryant premeditated bringing rumors about her husband to the upcoming season of 'RHOP.' Osefo says Bryant has a habit of trying to destroy families.
Monique Samuels had dreams of rap superstardom before 'RHOP.' Samuels says signing record contracts came with too many conditions so she opted out of it.
Carlos King says returning as a producer on 'RHOA' at this time is not an option. King left the show after nearly a decade due to what he calls comfortability from its stars.
Shamari DeVoe appeared on 'RHOA' for one season during season 11. DeVoe says she quit the show because of slanted editing. She's open to returning to 'RHOA.'