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NeNe Leakes returns to Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ after settling lawsuit

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NeNe Leakes returns to Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ after settling lawsuit
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The rumors are true: NeNe Leakes recently signed a contract to return to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

NeNe will only appear in “Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip,” according to Bravo.

The 58-year-old reality star will “have a notable presence” in “Road Trip,” according to the network.

Judging from recent photos, NeNe had some body work done in preparation for her return.

NeNe makes her long-awaited return after she was fired in 2020 for insubordination on the set.

She filed a lawsuit against Bravo, parent company NBCUniversal and Andy Cohen in 2022, accusing them of fostering a hostile work environment on the RHOA set.

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At the time, NeNe’s attorney said she was “the target of systemic racism from co-star Kim Zolciak-Biermann, which was tolerated by Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen and other executives.”

NeNe dismissed her lawsuit in August 2022 after reaching an agreement with Bravo, NBCUniversal and Cohen.

Bravo executive Frances Berwick said the door was open for NeNe to return. And NeNe confirmed to BOSSIP that she and NBCUniversal were on better terms.

Andy Cohen has said repeatedly that she wasn’t welcome back on the show.

But he announced that “Ultimate Road Trip” would celebrate “20 years of the Real Housewives of Atlanta” with iconic Housewives past and present.

“This is going to rock your world,” he said at the recent BravoCon 2025 event in Las Vegas.

Helen Mirren reveals cheaper alternative for young people getting facelifts

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Legendary actress Helen Mirren has some advice for young people who are considering getting facelifts.

The Oscar winner revealed a cheaper alternative for social media influencers who are under pressure to look beautiful on TikTok and other streaming apps.

“If women or men are seriously diminished, defeated, or depressed when they look in the mirror and are brought down by what they see, and they have the financial ability and the mental ability or whatever to change it, fine,” she told Elle magazine.

Mirren continued, “I do think because of social media and what apps can do, you look at the reality and you get literally depressed. I think that’s a very, very sad state of affairs.”

She shared a simple tip for looking younger in livestreams and photo shoots. Mirren urged people to try her advice before going under the knife.

“Before contemplating anything, get really good lighting in your bathroom so that whenever you look in the mirror, you are lit beautifully and look great,” she said. “It’s a lot cheaper than getting a facelift.”

She continued:

“I am serious about the good lighting in the bathroom. Bad lighting is so depressing. I think it would be a terrible mistake to get plastic surgery when you’re in your twenties. Your face changes. I don’t like to criticize or attack people for doing what makes them happy. But to trying to look like a fake picture of yourself would be terrible.”

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Mirren won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the film “The Queen.” She posed with fellow Oscar winners (L-R) Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, and Alan Arkin at the Kodak Theater on February 25, 2007.

GoFundMe criticized for ignoring its own policy as $640K raised for ICE agent who shot Renee Good

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GoFundMe criticized for ignoring its own policy as $640K raised for ICE agent who shot Renee Good
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GoFundMe is accused of ignoring its own terms of service by allowing donations for ICE agent Jonathan Ross.

Ross is in hiding after fatally shooting Renee Good at an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis on January 7. So far, no charges have been filed.

A GoFundMe for Good raised over $1.5 million before it closed.

Wired.com wrote:

“The crowdfunding platform GoFundMe is allowing a fundraising campaign tied to the potential legal defense of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot a civilian to remain online, despite company rules barring fundraisers connected to violent crimes and past enforcement actions against similar campaigns.”

In an email, a GoFundMe spokesperson told WIRED on Sunday night that it was in the process of reviewing all fundraisers linked to ICE agent Jonathan Ross.

The spokesperson suggested there is no policy violation since Ross is not charged with a violent crime.

“During the review process, all funds remain safely held by our payment processors. GoFundMe’s Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers that raise money for the legal defense of anyone formally charged with a violent crime. Any campaigns that violate this policy will be removed.”

The GoFundMe has raised $640,000 for Ross who is in hiding at an undisclosed location.

The fundraiser, titled “ICE OFFICER Jonathan Ross,” surpassed its goal of $550,000 on Monday. The goal was increased to $800,000.

Wired.com identified the account organizer as Clyde Emmons of Mount Forest, Michigan.

Emmons deleted the original GoFundMe description that read: “funds will go to help pay for any legal services this officer needs.”

The new description says:

“After seeing all the media bs about a domestic terrorist getting go fund me. I feel that the officer that was 1000 percent justified in the shooting deserves to have a go fund me. Funds will go to help him.”

Another GoFundMe for Ross raised over $12,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.

Disgraced ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68

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Disgraced ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68
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Disgraced “Dilbert” comic strip creator Scott Adams died after a battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. He was 68.

Adams’ ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death in a January 13 episode of his “Coffee with Scott Adams” podcast.

In an X (Twitter) post in November, Adams begged President Trump to “help save my life” after his healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente, “dropped the ball” on his experimental cancer treatment.

Trump replied “On it!”

Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr also replied to Adams in a tweet on X.

Adams confirmed his prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2025. He was approved for a new FDA-approved prostate cancer drug called Pluvicto. But Kaiser “dropped the ball in scheduling the brief IV to administer it,” Adams wrote on X.

He added: “On Monday, I will ask President Trump, via X, to help save my life. He offered to help me if I needed it. I need it.”

In a recent post on X, Adams said he was in hospice and he only had days to live.

“I accept Jesus Christ as my lord and savior, and I look forward to spending an eternity with him,” Adams wrote in his final message on X. “If you are reading this, things did not go well for me.”

Newspapers pulled Dilbert comic strip after controversial statements

Adams was cancelled in 2023 after he made controversial statements about Black people in an episode of his podcast.

Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the US, announced it would no longer run the Dilbert comic strips after Adams labeled Black Americans as a “hate group”.

Other newspaper publishers soon followed Gannett’s lead.

In a 2023 episode of his podcast, Adams said a poll showed “nearly half of all Blacks are not OK with White people.”

“If so, that’s a hate group. Black people can be racist, too… That’s 47% of Blacks not willing to say it’s OK to be White. That’s like a real poll. This just happened.”

Adams urged white people to get away from “Blacks”.

“Just get the f–k away. Wherever you have to go, just get away. Because there’s no fixing this. This can’t be fixed.”

Trailer: “Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip”

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Trailer: “Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip”
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Netflix released the official trailer for “Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip,” featuring Madea’s foul-mouthed brother, Uncle Joe.

It’s the first full-length movie to feature Uncle Joe in the lead.

Joe takes his sheltered grandson, B.J., on a cross-country road trip to teach him about the real world before the kid goes off to college.

Perry plays Joe, Madea, and Brian Simmons, the father of B.J. (played by Jermaine Harris).

Joe was a sickly old man on oxygen in early Madea movies. But in “Road Trip”, Perry recreates Joe as a healthy, athletic senior citizen who takes on an entire motorcycle gang in a bar.

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Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film also stars Amber Reign Smith and Ms. Pat.

Perry praised Harris as a “great talent and brilliant actor.” They previously worked together in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding.

“I had so much fun bantering with him,” Perry told Blavity’s Shadow and Act exclusively. “He is such a great talent and brilliant actor. It was a joy to work with him again. I hope to see him rise as far as his faith will let him. And when I saw Amber Reign Smith’s audition for this role, I was impressed. Her vulnerability in any role she plays gives life to every character as only a great actor can.”

When asked about featuring Joe in his first film as the lead character, Perry said Joe was his first character before Madea.

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“He was my first character but he’s always been the one that was more irreverent. The timing was right because I feel like he has a lot to say about the world today from a voice and point of view that was lost long ago.”

He added, “Joe is his own individual personality and gives a fresh although foul mouth voice to the franchise.”

Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip premieres February 13. Watch the trailer below.

Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner Celebrate Launch of Khloé’s Popcorn at Starbucks

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Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner Celebrate Launch of Khloé’s Popcorn at Starbucks
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Khloé Kardashian (2nd from left) and her mother Kris Jenner (3rd from right) stopped by their local Starbucks in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Khloé’s Khloud Protein Popcorn in participating Starbucks.

Khloé and Kris donned Starbucks aprons and posed with employees holding Khloé’s Khloud protein popcorn products.

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The popcorn is packed with 7 grams of protein and real ingredients that you can pronounce. It’s available in three flavors: Cinnamon Roll, White Cheddar, and Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn.

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All three flavors are available at Target, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Sprouts, and other grocery stores.

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Khloé pairs her popcorn with her favorite customized Starbucks protein drink that’s packed with 47 grams of protein.

Protein helps build muscle, which fuels our metabolism. The daily recommended protein intake varies based on age and weight and whether you’re male or female.

The general rule is 0.8 of protein per kilogram of body weight for adults.

Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to get your weight in kilograms. Then multiply that number by 0.8 for the recommended grams of protein you should consume daily.

Following this basic formula, a woman who weighs 140 lbs should consume 50 grams of protein daily at a minimum.

Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz Are Officially Off the Market

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Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz Are Officially Off the Market
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Anthony Anderson and media personality Rocsi Diaz are officially off the market. They went public following his bitter divorce in 2023.

The 55-year-old comedic actor and 44-year-old TV veteran Rocsi attended Netflix’s Golden Globes afterparty at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills on Sunday, January 11.

TMZ bumped into the couple as they left the party. When asked about the status of their relationship, Anthony responded, “She’s my date for the evening.”

Rumors flew that Rocsi broke up Anthony’s marriage after they were spotted at several events together last year.

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The couple met more than a decade ago in New York City. This photo of the lovebirds is dated August 5, 2009.

Anthony was a frequent guest on BET’s “106 & Park,” which Rocsi cohosted with Terrence J.

“We go back almost 20 years,” he told TMZ.

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Anthony’s long-suffering wife, Alvina Stewart, filed for divorce in 2015, but they got back together in 2017.

She filed for divorce again on March 25, 2022 amid cheating rumors.

Anthony was free to date Rocsi openly after he and Alvina finalized their divorce in 2023.

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He is pictured with Rocsi at the VIP Par-Tee for the 6th annual Rod Dedeaux Foundation charity event on November 02, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.

A judge ordered him to pay Alvina a lump sum of $4 million, plus $20,000 a month in spousal support. He also agreed to fork over 20% of his annual TV and movie earnings.

The “Black-ish” star kept his Encino, California home in the divorce settlement. Alvina kept their Houston home. They also split the proceeds from the sale of their cemetery plot at Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Anthony and Alvina share two adult children, Kyra and Nathan.

Missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown confirmed dead

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Missing special education teacher Linda Brown has been confirmed dead. Her body was pulled from Lake Michigan on Monday morning, her family announced.

“Today, Linda’s body was found in the 31st Street Harbor along the Chicago lakefront. This is not the outcome we were hoping or praying for, but we are grateful that she has been found and can now be brought home to our family,” Brown’s family said in a statement to Fox 32 Chicago.

Brown’s body was found near South Lake Shore Drive on the city’s South Side.

She had been missing since Saturday, January 3, in her Bronzeville neighborhood. Police, family members, and volunteers spent days searching for her.

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Brown, 53, was last seen walking across a pedestrian bridge leading to the lakefront on Saturday.

Her car was found parked at 35th Street and Lake Park Avenue early Thursday.

Brown was a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School in Bridgeport. She was scheduled to return to work Monday following a leave of absence for mental health treatment, her husband, Antwon Brown said.

As the start of school approached, her anxiety and panic attacks worsened, he said.

Antwon and Linda Brown had been married 11 years. They lived quietly in a Bronzeville townhouse.

“She’s a wonderful person. Like I said, outgoing, smart, you know, funny,” he said.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of Linda Brown’s passing,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a post on X (Twitter) on Monday. “As a special education teacher at Healy Elementary she made an immeasurable impact on countless young lives and was a vital member of the Bridgeport community. I’m praying for her family, and for her students as they grieve and remember Linda and all the joy she brought.”

Social media users and bloggers apologized for assuming the worst about Antwon Brown.

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Update: Todd Tucker files objection to Kandi Burruss’ motion to seal divorce docs

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Update: Todd Tucker files objection to Kandi Burruss’ motion to seal divorce docs
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Update: Todd Tucker filed an objection to Kandi Burruss’ motion to seal their divorce documents.

According to vlogger Michelle Brown, Todd argued that Kandi has publicly discussed the divorce with news outlets and bloggers.

Georgia court records are public, but Kandi filed a request to make the records private soon after filing for divorce from Todd late last year.

Todd contended that Kandi’s request is overbroad and should be rejected.

Michelle Brown has more details below.

Originally published on: Jan 12, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

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Friends and family warned Kandi Burruss that Todd Tucker was the wrong man for her, but she didn’t listen. Now after filing for divorce from Todd, Kandi says she’s tired of paying for everything.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran filed for an emergency hearing on January 8.

In the court filing, Kandi claims she has been left to pay all the expenses for their two minor children, Ace and Blaze.

The documents claim Kandi is paying for everything from school tuition to medical bills and daily necessities for the children.

She’s also paying a mortgage on her home, plus the house where Todd lays his head when he’s in town. She’s paying for everything, despite Todd having several streams of income. He’s allegedly not contributing financially.

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Kandi said the arrangement has placed a financial strain on her and she wants Todd to play a bigger role in their co-parenting duties.

Her complaint conflicts with public remarks she’s made about their civil relationship in the past.

Kandi also alleges that Todd has taken multiple vacations overseas while she struggles to raise their 2 children alone. Thankfully, she has extended family to help out. But they have their own lives to live.

She also claims that Todd’s “Daddy Daycare” persona on social media is fake, and that he only comes to see the children to record videos for his social media pages.

Kandi appeared on Amazon Live recently and answered some questions from fans. The 49-year-old reality star looked exhausted and worn out from the drama in her life.

When asked if she thought she and Todd could be friends after the divorce, she replied, “Yes. I think after a divorce, I think anybody should be able to – hopefully. Don’t get me started lying (laughs).”

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Kandi added, “I hope. I hope we get to be friends. That would be the goal. But you know, I think when you’re going through the divorce, people get on your nerves, and you really start looking at ’em differently. So that’s why I’m, like, I’m hoping that we can make it through unscathed.”

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An inside source says Kandi and Todd’s divorce is not a stunt – and they really are divorcing, despite their occasional friendly outward appearances.

Update: Rapper Pooh Shiesty is back in custody after early release from federal prison in October

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Update: Rapper Pooh Shiesty is back in custody after early release from federal prison in October
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Update: Rapper Pooh Shiesty is back in custody in Dallas, Texas, just 3 months after his early release from federal prison.

The aspiring rapper, born Lontrell Dennell Williams Jr, was released from a federal prison in October after serving 3 years for conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of violent and drug-trafficking crimes.

He was released 2 years early for good behavior.

As soon as his feet hit the pavement, Williams began flirting with fellow rapper Cardi B by writing, “I love u” on one of her Instagram posts.

The 26-year-old Memphis native also tried to shout at Cardi B from behind bars. But she ignored him.

According to reports, Williams is back in federal custody with a pending release date of April 2027. It isn’t clear what crime he committed this time.

The news shocked his fans who took to X (Twitter) to show support for their fave.

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Williams was arrested in 2021 after dropping stacks of cash at the scene of a shooting outside a Miami strip club in 2020.

Police monitoring his Instagram page saw him flashing money in a video.

They matched serial numbers on the money to the cash that he dropped outside the club.

In January 2022, Williams pleaded guilty to the October 2020 shooting incident. He faced life in prison, but he accepted a plea deal for 5 years behind bars.

Williams was an independent rapper before signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 record label in April 2020.

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