Ever wondered how the ‘Real Housewives‘ are plucked from relative obscurity and turned into household names?

If so, look no further than NeNe Leakes‘ recent ‘Watch What Happens Live’ special with Bravo producer Andy Cohen, who traded places with the ‘Atlanta Housewife’ for an interview which saw him answer her questions.

One of them? A quiz into what Cohen looks for when casting ladies for the television franchise and the role he plays in booting them for their series’ once the network feels their time is up!

Check it out below…

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Bauer‘s ‘In Touch Weekly‘ were on hand to celebrate Kandi Burruss’ wedding to Todd Tucker on April 4th, joining the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ stars as they wed at the city’s Le Fais Do-Do.

So, as to share the union with their readers, the publication rocked its pages with snaps from the wedding, showcasing Burruss‘  $20,000 Reco Chapple gown, days before Bravo announced their plans to launch a seventh season of the aforementioned Reality show!

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Beyonce‘s ‘Grown Woman‘ hit the dance floor in style hours ago, when ABC‘s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ saw contestant NeNe Leakes perform the number alongside new dance partner, Derek Hough!

Storming the show with red-hot staging and choreography inspired by the cut’s South African-pulled vibe, Leakes‘ performance came after its parent album ‘Beyonce’ surpassed global sales of 3 million units, pushed by its Platinum lead single ‘Drunk in Love.’

So, just how did the ‘Real Housewife‘ fare?

Check her out below!

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Has it really been 20 years since then-teen sensation Brandy released the remix to her hit inaugural single ‘I Wanna Be Down?’

Yes, despite the songstress and the song’s co-stars Yo-Yo, MC Lyte, and Queen Latifah looking better than ever, there have indeed been two decades to pass since the smash song bore a remix with the day’s leading female rappers.

Reuniting on Queen’s top rated talk show, the diva shared news on her role on BET’s ‘The Game,’ developing her own sitcom, plans for new music, movies, and tours this year, and even teased a ‘I Wanna Be Down’ (remix) live performance.

Did you miss it?  See all of this and more below:

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Television, stage, and music are just a few of the many wins attributed to Gospel songbird Michelle Williams over her storied career.

Indeed, the Midwestern beauty has conquered many-a-platform in her rise to the top – a rise that has been fueled by no shortage of Grammy wins, critically acclaimed solo outings, and Broadway deliveries (including a recently announced venture on the revived “Jesus Christ Superstar” national tour).

But, as any winner will tell you, the process can include its fair share of falls and fails.  A process Williams is no stranger to, the ‘We Break the Dawn’ diva recently took time to talk to TIME to break her silence on her career’s most “embarrassing moments”.

Did your favorite make the list?  See yet another reason why we love Michelle below:

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Sexual liberation is the name of Beyonce‘s game this time around, addressing the theme on her latest self-titled studio album and doing so once again in her tell-all spread for ‘OUT‘ magazine.

Detailing her thoughts on the criticism she’s faced from those who question her sexually-charged new sound, the ‘Story of Beauty’s time with the mag spawned a photo shoot which hit the net last night, snapped as part of its ‘Power‘ issue.

Peep quotes below!

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As the unforgettable “Clair Huxtable”, veteran actress Phylicia Rashad delivered no shortage of “keeping it real.”

However, as a recent interview with Huffington Post reveals, such ability is certainly not limited to “The Cosby Show” character.  On promo tour for her new film Frankie & Alice, in U.S. theaters nationwide and also starring Halle Berry, Rashad was quizzed on her thoughts of today’s sitcoms in comparison to “Cosby.”

Needless to say, she didn’t hold back.  Read her thoughts on this and her current relationship with the original Cosby cast below:

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Unfamiliar with the name Jonathan McReynolds?  We’re sure if that is the unfortunate case, after tonight’s BET “Celebration of Gospel”, that’s sure to change.

Touted as the next big star in contemporary gospel, the guitar-wielding ‘No Gray’ singer has been winning the hearts of music lovers for the past two years with his refreshingly smooth crooning that doesn’t slack on vocal chops, inspirational lyrics, and unique acoustic sensibilities.

A sonic delight with a relatable voice that fuses solid songwriting with ministry, the surprisingly humble hitmaker sat down with That Grape Juice recently for a few one on one questions.

As ever, this is one you don’t want to miss!  Get to know Mr. McReynolds below:

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As the forthcoming arrival of her first child sees her pen a new chapter in her life’s story, Lil Kim takes a journey to the past this month, doing so alongside ‘Billboard.’

For, as to celebrate the positive impact she made on pushing Rap music to the forefront of Pop culture in her prime, the publication caught up with the icon to reflect on her career, assessing her classic albums with the benefit of hindsight and the current line-up of female rappers.

Wise words from the ‘Espacio’ siren below…

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Undeterred.

That’s exactly what Pop phenom Lady GaGa appears to be following the so-so sales of latest album ‘ARTPOP’.

Though hailed for featuring some of the star’s best work yet (pours out a lil liquor for ‘Do What U Want’), the set was marred by departed management, a video-less second single, and a turn in the tide of public favor.

And yet, still, the singer is gearing up to share more from the ‘ART’ sessions. And “soon”.

Details below…

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Mariah Carey‘s new album may no longer be called ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, yet doing just that seems to be proving a difficult task for the diva.

For, despite being due on May 6th (a date we remain skeptical of), the LP is still being worked on – as revealed by Mimi herself on Instagram moments ago and over the course of this week.

The shot above was posted today with the caption “Prepping tracks for mixing”, while other snaps shared included a studio session with rapper Fabolous.

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Granted we’re all for Mimi’s hustle, which appears to see her still recording tracks in search of a hit, it begs the question of whether the album will actually see the light of day next month. Deadlines are real and, for ‘major” releases such as this, are meant to be a significant amount of time before the project hits stores.

In any case, we remain amped to see what Mimi’s been cooking up. As evidenced by her ‘Emancipation’ era, “new” Mariah seems to deliver her best when the odds are stacked against her. That said, that aforementioned album came out nine years ago. Will it be a case of history repeating itself for the better or is Ms. Carey’s time as a contemporary chart-topper a wrap? Hopefully, it’s the former. Still, time will tell.

Take a listen to ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’ below. It could do with the streams.

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‘The Belle of St.Mark‘ maestro Prince has announced the arrival of his very own publishing company today, splitting with former publishers ‘Universal Music Publishing.’

Details on his latest move below…

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