Congratulations are in order for Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and her husband Kroy Biermann.

For yesterday, the pair welcomed their second child Kash Kade to the world, weeks before the launch of the ‘Housewives’ fifth season.

Kade is now the pair’s second son together but fourth child for Kim- who has two children from a previous relationship.

Peep Kim in action above…

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Her ‘Atlanta’ cast mates may have struggled to find success outside of the series, but it seems there’s no stopping Nene Leakes in her quest to become a household name.

Landing a role on NBC’s ‘The New Normal‘ and readying the launch of her first clothing line, this week saw Leakes take to Patty TV for a conversation on ‘stepping out on faith’, the story behind her ‘Real Housewives‘ debut and the value of ‘star power’.

Watch above…

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Some say she was pushed, she says she jumped but whichever way you look at it- Sheree Whitfield is no longer a ‘Real Housewife Of Atlanta‘.

So, in a bid to push her name beyond the realms of the show, she has teamed up with Zuma to create what she calls a ‘5 million pound fitness challenge‘. A deal, she took to Essence Magazine to dish on, also taking the time to answer the questions many still want answers to.

Interview below:

ESSENCE.com: What’s been going on in your life since you officially left Real Housewives of Atlanta?
SHEREE WHITFIELD: I’ve been spending more time with my kids and my family and planning my next move. I’ve got a couple projects that I’m working on that I’m really excited about. I’ve partnered with a company called Zuma to create a 5 million-pound fitness challenge. We’re trying to help a generation get healthy. I’m really excited about it because this is my realm and what I love.

ESSENCE.com: RHOA is so successful. Was it daunting to make the decision to leave?
SHEREE: Well, you know what, I had been thinking about it for a while. We don’t see the show until it airs, or a couple days before it airs. Even when we were taping, there were a few things I wasn’t happy with as far as how I was portrayed. I was going through some really tough things in my life and watching back and seeing how it affected not only my life, but also my kids’ lives, I made a decision that I didn’t want to be selfish. My kids come first.

ESSENCE.com: How do you respond to people who say that you were actually fired instead of quitting? 
SHEREE: I don’t have a response to that. I could really care less because I know what happened. It was an amicable split. I was ready to move and I don’t need to explain myself to anybody. I am super happy and I’m moving in a different direction. This is what I know. I’m not about just being on a show bickering and fighting with women. There are big parts of my life that weren’t shown that I’m ready for everybody to see.

ESSENCE.com: Speaking of behavior on the show, is there somewhere you can take responsibility? The producers do put you in that situation, yes, but it’s still you doing it.
SHEREE: Definitely. You’re being put in situations with people you normally won’t be around. You’re doing the show, but at the same time, you can’t control the editing. It’s crazy, the negative stereotype that Black women get about this when it’s not a racial issue; it’s a gender issue. We’re very emotional beings — women period, not just Black women or White women or Italian women or Asian women. We’re all the same way. But unfortunately, [in] the Black community there’s always a microscope on what we do and that’s not fair because you have other shows like Jersey Shore — they’re getting drunk and fist fighting. Then you have Mob Wives and Housewives of New Jersey — they’re flipping tables. Everybody handles things differently. When you have women of other races doing it, they’re not boycotting them. I don’t think it’s fair the stereotype that they put on African-American women, or females period.

ESSENCE.com: So why do you think people react like that to Black women on these shows?
SHEREE: I don’t know. We’re not here to represent the entire Black community.

ESSENCE.com: When you say you were going through tough times during the last season, are you talking specifically about your child support issues with your ex-husband Bob Whitfield or your life in general?
SHEREE: In general. Bob and I have been going through a lot since day one, and then the child support thing happened. All the drama on the show didn’t help. I don’t want my daughter thinking it’s okay when you have women constantly — we didn’t fight — but we bickered and we had arguments all the time. You’re put in situations where you’re with people that you wouldn’t normally be hanging out with.

ESSENCE.com: How are you and Bob now? Have you worked out the child support issues?
SHEREE: No, we haven’t. One day I hope Bob and I can sit down and become good friends and even better parents to our kids.

ESSENCE.com: Are you keeping in touch with any of your co-stars?
SHEREE: Actually I just saw Kandi last night. I wish all the girls the best. The ones that I like and the ones that I don’t like, I wish everybody the best.

ESSENCE.com: Was anyone on that show a genuine friend to you?
SHEREE: I would say there’s a couple, yes. I won’t name them but they know. But I would definitely say there are two people.

ESSENCE.com: You and NeNe [Leakes] showed how much you didn’t like each other on that reunion show. Has anything been resolved between you two?
SHEREE: Resolved how? I don’t think we’ve had a friendship for some years. I’m surrounding myself with confident people so I’m just living life and having a good time and doing me.

ESSENCE.com: Have you heard about former Miss USA Kenya Moore possibly replacing you?
SHEREE: Honestly, I haven’t followed the show since I left. I know they’ve thrown a lot of names out. I wish whoever gets the spot the best of luck.

ESSENCE.com: How is construction on your new home, a.k.a. Chateau Sheree, going?
SHEREE: It’s going really great. You know, that takes time, and I want it done right. I don’t want nobody to come over, blow on it and it falls down.

Peep one of Sheree’s more iconic moments on the show above…

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After axing ‘Who Gon’ Check Me Boo’ ‘singer’ Sheree Whitfield, The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is on the hunt for her replacement.

Well, if reports are to believed, that hunt came to and recently with news that Miss Universe 1993 winner Kenya Moore has signed on to the show.

According to numerous outlets- including The Huffington Post- the show’s existing cast have already begun shooting season 5 and have been joined by Moore who has relocated to Atlanta to begin filming.

Reports of her joining the show follow a request by Cynthia Bailey to make season 4 extra Marlo Hampton an ‘official wife’. However, there is still no word on whether Hampton will join the cast for its fifth season.

Peep Kenya in action below and let us know what you think of her…

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield sent (relative) shockwaves through the reality arena when she announced that she’d be departing the show – effective immediately – last month.

Indeed, while much speculated about, few envisaged there being truth to the whispers.

Breaking their silence on the matter, the show’s housing network Bravo told Wet Paint this week:

“We have enjoyed working with Sheree as part of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We wish her all the best in the future.”

And there, folks, you have it.

In other Sheree news, her much debated ‘Chateau Sheree’ doesn’t appear to by the sticks and twigs Nene Leakes deemed it. Youtube personality Funky Dineva paid quite the comical visit to the property. What he/she saw awaits below…

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion provided many a laugh, yet the fun doesn’t stop there.

For, funny women Wendy Williams and Gabourey Sidibe re-enacted the antics of NeNe Leakes and co on today’s episode of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’.

Peep the hilarity above…

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Sheree Whitfield may have waved goodbye to her frienemies on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, yet that didn’t stop the aspiring designer from re-teaming with Phaedra Parks.

The sassy duo left the squabbles to one side, uniting last night to support the Wish Upon A Hero; a charity aimed at granting wishes to Americans in particular need.

Peep more pics from the event below…

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With Sheree Whitfield‘s stint on The Real Housewives of Atlanta over and out, it immediately begs the question: who should replace her?

Already touted are the likes of Toya Wright (Lil Wayne’s former flame) and Monyetta Shaw (the mother of singer Ne-Yo children).

So, ever keen to hear your thoughts, we ask…

Who do YOU think should replace Sheree?

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Feast your eyes on Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey, showcasing her ‘goodies‘ at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the 9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year’s In April fete.

Barefooted and seemingly bra-less, the star’s sighting comes hours after she was listed as the 5th highest earning member of the hit TV series, outperformed by close friend Nene Leakes who earns $1 million per season and Kim Zolziak with $750,000.

Snaps courtesy of The YBF

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If you thought season 4 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was explosive, cop a gander of the reunion special.

Set to air this week, NeNe Leakes and co got things popping at what is sure to be an unmissable show. Peep the teasers above and below…

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The drama and hilarity that is The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 4 draws to a close next week on Bravo.

Set to air next Sunday, Episode 20 serves as the hit series’ finale. And in true Housewives fashion, no episode would be complete without a clash of some sort.

Peep the preview above…

Will you be watching?

Drama.

It’s a word the ladies of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ are all too familiar with.

Indeed, for many, it’s NeNe and co’s thick helping of the D which has seen the show become the most-watched of the ‘Housewives’ enterprise.

Naturally, then, the taping of the season 4 reunion special saw many a dagger thrown and ego bruised.

Check out what some of the cast had to say following the taping this week:

Andy Cohen (Host) – “We just wrapped the #RHOA Reunion. Probably the best ATL reunion in 4 Seasons of the series. And I’m on vacation now! SeeYa!”

Nene Leakes – “The 1 thing I learned @ the reunion show yesterday is that people will say, do & believe whatever #Dumbbroads“

Kandi Burruss – “Good morning! Yesterday I let people get under my skin & take me out of my character.#GoingHam but Im Looking forward 2 a better day 2day.”

Kim Zolciak – “Some ppl n this world have no class, using the F word referring to gays is disgusting, insulting my husband etc is why prison is where she shud of stayed!”

Nene – “I can’t wait 2 get back 2 Lisa’s house that I live n! LOL LOL the lies Mr Never Land tells! They never end”

Nene – “Finished the reunion show early this morning where shots were fired.”

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Already essential viewing, the reunion is shaping up to be one hell of a must-watch. Let the dragging commence!

Tidbit: Peep Kandi at the taping below…

Will you be watching?