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It’s safe to say representation of the Middle Eastern community in the media is inaccurate at worst and scarce at best.

Fortunately, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ now seems to be on course to fly the flag for diversity once again with the help of lawyer/ ‘Wife’ Phaedra Parks.

How?

The unconfirmed arrival of Maryam Aytac.

Details below…

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Andy Cohen‘s quest to deliver diverse programming via Bravo continues to pay off for its parent company NBC this year.

Lauded the part he played in introducing the world to the affluent ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, his latest TV series ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ has seen he and its African-American “wives” rock on a ratings front.

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As rumours of his alleged infidelity mount before him the entrepreneur Peter Thomas, who stars in ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alongside his wife Cynthia Bailey, has decided to step away from the series.

Bad news for his fans below…

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To make room for the brand new programs it has lined up for its fans, Bravo opted to reduce the number of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ episodes it would broadcast in its latest season.

Unfortunately, this move is set to mean all of nothing to the show’s fashion and beauty entrepreneur Porsha Williams, who has learned that one of these hidden episodes is to be unearthed during its forthcoming reunion special.

The problem?

It features her in her third on-camera physical altercation.

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That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond. 

In today’s instalment, we chat candidly with Carlos King – producer of television smashes such as ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

A force in the realm of Reality TV, King has upped the levels by launching his own production company (Kingdom Reign Entertainment), which has birthed the likes of ‘Hollywood Divas’ and TV One’s newest addition ’The Next 15.’

With the latter launching tonight (at 10/9c), the producer asserts that the show, which stars the likes of Tiffany ’New York’ Pollard and Claudia Jordan, will relay to viewers what really happens behind the scenes in the Reality realm. 

Join us after the jump, where a King recounts his journey and provides detailed advice to those wanting to break into the TV arena. He also spills delicious tea on new seasons of ’The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ ‘Hollywood Divas,’ and more.
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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ continued to woo and wow TV lovers this week thanks to a surprising feud between Porsha Williams and Don Juan, general manager to William’s cast mate Kandi Burruss.

The root of their problem? A business deal gone wrong between Kandi’s husband and Williams’ best friend Phaedra Parks.

Now watch what happens when the feuding parties come face to face in a brand teaser released before this Sunday’s coming episode below!

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The Braxtons are renown for bringing the drama on their WE tv series ‘Braxton Family Values.’

Yet, Toni, Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar are keen prove they can still bring the theatrics vocally.

The ladies took centre-stage on The Real today in support of their new Christmas LP, which is aptly titled ‘Braxton Family Christmas.’

Together, the talented quintet served up a super-charged showing of ‘Mary, Did You Know’ – a firm fan favourite from the album (which hit stores in October).

Watch the clan in action after the cut…

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Kelly Rowland is continuing to fulfil her solo destiny.

The Grammy winner has spent much of 2015 working on new music, while veering heavily into the TV arena.

Stopping by The Real today, Ms. Kelly talked her recent role on ‘Empire’ as well as her hotly anticipated BET talent-search ‘Chasing Destiny.’

More a docu-series than a reality show, the new series will see Rowland and renown creative director Frank Gatson piece together the next big girl group.

With a focus on finding real talent and cultivating true camaraderie, the show has us all sorts of excited.

Pending ‘Destiny’s early 2016 arrival, watch the married mother of one talk about it and her other projects below…

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Has Bravo extended the shooting schedule for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘?

Hit the link below to find out what many of the hit show’s fans believe it has below…

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There may be trouble ahead for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ on a ratings front.

Why NeNe Leakes‘ departure may be to blame for the numbers its season eight premiere pulled in on Sunday evening?

Details below…

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NeNe Leakes‘ comeback isn’t the only reason fans of the ‘Real Housewives’ family have to celebrate this month.

Can’t think of any other reasons?

Try the arrival of two brand spanking new franchises set for takeoff in a matter of weeks on for size.

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Drama with the show’s producer Carlos King may have prevented her from returning as a ‘Wife’ but that hasn’t stopped ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Sheree Whitfield from going toe to toe with cast mate Kenya Moore.

This Sunday marks the return of the show which is now on its eighth spin of the Reality TV cycle and will capture what happens Whitfield- who left the show at the end of its fourth season- is introduced to Moore who was ushered in to replace her in its fifth season.

Things take a turn for the worst when the ladies become neighbours and Whitfield discovers that Moore has been gossiping about her infamous Chateau Sheree (once named Neverland by cast member NeNe Leakes) with members of their local community.

A dramatic scene below…

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