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It's unclear if Nene Leakes is returning for 'RHOA' season 13. Leakes is still in negotiations with Bravo. Leakes says the network is upset that she calls herself the 'queen' and HBIC' of the show.
'RHOP' viewers will see the fight between Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels this season. Karen Huger refuses to take sides, saying both women are wrong.
The moonwalk is synonymous with Michael Jackson. Jackson debuted the famous dance in 1984 and made it popular but many claim to have taught Jackson the dance.
Eva Marcille is not returning to 'RHOA' for season 13. Marcille says not having editing control plays a part and she's fearful the show won't show her working in activism.
Whitney Houston and Clive Davis' musical marriage spanned three decades. Houston signed with Davis after he agreed to a specific clause in her recording contract.
Mike Tyson's life with be chronicled in an upcoming biopic but his ex-wife, Robin Givens, doesn't want to be part of it. Givens says Tyson lies about their marriage.
Draya Michele has reportedly been dropped as an ambassador from Rihanna's lingerie line after Michele joked about Megan Thee Stallon's shooting and fans are happy about it.
Meek Mill announced he and Milan "Milano" Harris are over just two months after the birth of their son. Fans say Mill is still obsessed with Nicki Minaj.
Fans of 'Married at First Sight' are rooting for Woody and Amani. Many predict only Woody and Amani are a true match for each other out of five couples this season.
Tamar Braxton's boyfriend David Adefeso is currently under a lot of scrutiny. Sources close to Braxton say Adefeso is controlling and that his moods impact Braxton.
Tamar Braxton's boyfriend David Adefeso says Tamar is receiving the best treatment for her mental health. Adefeso's statement comes days after reprorts surface the Braxtons find his behavior suspicious
Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez's fallout is allegedly due to Lanez flirting with Kylie Jenner. Stallion was shot, allegedly by Lanez, after her and Lanez got into a fight.