Thursday 29 August 2013

R & B Divas LA Season Finale Episode 8: Lil Mo, Michel'le, Claudette Ortiz and Chante Moore finally do their performance.

Hmmm.... the season finale was boring. I think a lot of it was staged and there were times when I zoned out. I must say that Lil Mo's husband Phillip Bryant is a great music director and arranger. And  the final monologue show worked better with just four women so good riddance to Kelly Price and Dawn Robinson because they weren't missed.

Claudette Ortiz and Chante Moore.

So it opens with Claudette Ortiz in her house trying to write something in a notebook - apparently Claudette Ortiz is still doubting it's her same old whine about sharing, caring and helping others in her situation.  Claudette Ortiz whines how she is a private person though she has had her children, ex husband and manager on the show. Okaaay.


 Chante Moore  plays the part of encouraging sisterhood and female solidarity.


Claudette Ortiz please do say something else but unfortuately this is Claudette's lines till practically the end of show.  Saying that Claudette is a stunning woman.

Chante Moore, Lil’ Mo, Claudette Ortiz, Michel’le and Fred Thomas Jr see the venue.

It's a venue, so there is nothing more to say. Oh sorry least I forget, Lil Mo finds out about Dawn 'Double D Princess' Robinson and her sidekick Kelly 'Show-your-straight-edge-with-timberlands' Price's event. Lil  Mo makes a big deal about it but if you are like me - I'm way pass caring about all this.


 Fred Thomas is like let us focus on this event and Michel'le is like Kelly and Dawn can do what they want. I second that - they can even join some stripping club and twerk on stage like Miley Cyrus for all we care. Michel'le is like she can't judge because they (Kelly and Dawn) want to do their thing.



Who knows if the producers gave Kelly Price the go ahead to have her own show to add conflict to the show. Who knows and more importantly does anyone really care now?


Final Practice before the event

I personally think all this was staged because no way seasoned professional singers would be behaving this way. Chante Moore is all drama about songs etc. Roll my eyes.


 Yawn, yawn, zzzzzzzzzzzzz... this is boring.


 Eventually  even Fred Thomas gets bored and tells the women to get on with it.  His accents changes from all educated to real backwater trailer-hood and he goes on Philly on them.


Chante Moore, Lil’ Mo, Claudette Ortiz, Michel’le and Fred Thomas's Opening Night of What Would a Diva Do? Divalogues 

Fake Drama with Claudette Ortiz having a tantrum about not wanting to do the second half. Really?  What performer would walk out of a venue full of people - only those who don't really want to work again.  Anyway it contribution to adding some suspense - I just found it boring.


However home girl Adenrele who is a real princess yes - bit of unless information - she's an Yoruba Princess or so her name implies - tells Claudette to get herself together in a nice way.

To be honest I only liked the singing. I found Chante Moore's monologue tedious but she ripped that song apart! If they released it on iTunes I will buy it. Same for Lil Mo - yawn yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzzz but the singing was good.

Claudette Ortiz gave a stellar performance and deserved a standing ovation for it. She is a great performer and her story was shocking. Not sure how she would be able to keep telling that story over and over again if they toured because it was in great graphic details.



Claudette Ortiz  must have been a leggy tall teenager so it's worrying the the parents didn't see she'll be vulnerable to this but then again she might have being rebellous and sneaked out to this monster's house. It just seems somewhere along the line there has been a lot of exploitation of this woman.

Lil Mo spoke about suicide. She took pills because she couldn't bear in any longer. 


I seems Michel'le is in the process of finding herself and identity which can be difficult. The fact she was involved with Death Row Records, Dr Dre and Suge Knight means she had done a lot of living and seen a lot. So I think it's time for her to refocus on what she wants to do.



 And then they each gave a summary it's about Healing for Claudette Ortiz, cathartic for Michel'le. I  didn't catch Lil Mo or Chante Moore's lessons.


 Would I buy music or soundtrack? Yes I would. Lil Mo's husband Phillip Bryant is a great music director and arranger and he did a fantastic job with the music. All would I watch it? Nope, I was pretty bored with Chante Moore and Lil Mo's acting/speech performances.


Wednesday 28 August 2013

Basketball Wives Season 5 Episode 2: Evelyn confesses to putting Tasha Marbury's chef business in her book. Is Tasha Marbury the new Jennifer Williams bougie princess replacement? Suzie acts depressed. Evelyn Lozada reminds Tami Roman they have to be positive human beings and role models. Tash Marbury gets questioned about the chef story.

I'm tired of this wife-beating head butting Chad Johnson dominating yet another episode. It's like watching bad reruns of third-rate syndicated shows.


Evelyn is still milking this wife-beating douche bag Chad Johnson situation. She's even being upgraded to ex-wife of Chad Ochocino Johson in the credits - technically a Football Wife. Remember she used to only the groupie girlfriend.

Evelyn talks like they were married for forty years of something instead of the three weeks or so. This is coming one hot commercial publicity seeking mess. That said Chad Johnson is still a bum male hoe and a wife beater so Evenlyn keep milking it but remember at some it will get boring and I think that point is now.


Tasha Marbury meet with Evelyn Lozada

We get introduced to Evelyn Lozada's friend of 14 years Tash Marbury (wife of  Stephon Xavier Marbury). In real life this 14 year friendship probably meant Tash and Evelyn meet at a few fundraisers and said hi to each other. Acquaintances really.


Evelyn whines about her spiritual connection with Chad - I think she means sexual connection and chemistry. It's funny considering how short the marriage was the word husband rolls off Evelyn's tongue easily.



Don't get it twisted Evelyn - sexual chemistry may seem spiritual and  lasts for a long time but it isn't. Also there is nothing spiritual about headbutting unless it's demonic.

Suzie Ketcham is lost

Suzie Ketcham is more quiet and weathered looking than normal - not her usual bouncy self. I'm not sure what's really wrong with Suzie Ketcham but she is very withdrawn compared to her normal bubbly self.


She says it's because she is now single - I think she must have broken up with somebody- we are not told who is he. Just she had everything and now things are different. She tells Evelyn that she wants something new and needs some direction.

 CHEER UP, SUZIE KETCHAM! PLEASE ,CHEER UP, SUZIE KETCHAM, PRETTY PLEASE WITH ICE CREAM AND CHERRIES ! Before I used to think that Suzie was messy but a depressed Suzie Ketcham is just depressing! I miss old Suzie! 

Suzie Ketcham just realised her old life of drinking and being a party girl was empty but this new older wise Suzie Ketcham is a bit depressing.

Tami Roman and her daughters

Not really much to say but we get to see Mummy Tami Roman is really about equality. Tami pretty much gives her daughters the same grief she gives everyone else.


How do we know? Well one is learning to drive and Tami volunteers to teach her. The girl is thanks, Ma, but no thanks - you get too edgy behind the wheel. Tami Roman's girl is way polite and respectful but we know what she means. 


Evelyn and Tash Marbury get fit

So  Evelyn Lozada and Tash Marbury are doing so yoga stretches and talking about when they last go laid or had sex.  Evelyn feels she needs to come clean about some characters in her novel The Inner Circle (and no I haven't read it).


 I'm not sure if this a plug or free publicity for Evelyn's book but she mentions one of the charater's husband is having an affair with the chef and Evelyn says she kept it really fake so it was never clarified if this was concidence or actually based on Stephon Marbury (Tasha's husband) alleged affair with his personal chef.
Who else did Evelyn talk about in her book? Anyway if it is based on the Marbury Chef incident what a nice friend Evelyn is to put her friend of 14 years private busness in her book.



  Tash isn't impressed but doesn't say much and gives a tight smile. Tash Marbury probably knew this was going to be part of the deal but hey she gets to publicise her a weave and extensions salon called Celebrity Sew Ins, in New York. I'm always one for supporting these girls in their ventures so check out her site at http://celebritysewins.com/ and it also seems Tash Marbury is looking for stylists as well so apply if you are a hairdresser living in New York.

Evelyn and her family

Evelyn does the whole family thing with her mother, sister (who looks like a bigger Joseline from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta - I wonder if that's how Joseline will look with a few pounds on?). She is still morning her brother in law'd death.


Evelyn cries again. I know it's emotional but Evelyn can give a good cry when ever the situation demands so we are never sure. Her sister in law gives her a necklace with her late brother-in-law's ashes which I think is spooky but it  might some kind of Portorican custom - who knows?

She wines about the situation with Chad milking it for all it's worth. I think she wants us to know she is keeping her options open with turd floater Chad Johnson Ochocinco. Whatever. Gash on forehead this time, body bag the next - anyone hear Traci Chapman's Last Night. Chad Johnson Ochocinco is a elite athele built like a powerhouse. This bottomfeeder of a man played Professional American Football  NFL one of the most roughest, toughest games around - they wear body armour for crying out loud!

Tami Roman now doing nail polish.

Now Tami Roman is building her business empire. First weave and now branching out to nail polish.


She consults some consultant about it and jokes even if a chick can't lose ten pounds she can alway get her nails done. No details as of now but former castmember Jennifer Williams used the show to promote her Lush line of lip glosses so go Tami Roman!

THE REST  OF IT...

This is was rather a bit too long so I'll just do a brief summary.

For some reason it seems there is a lot of hinting that there will be drama and conflict between Tami Roman and Tash Marbury and I'm not really sure why. Evelyn Lozada and Shaunie O Neil meet Tash Marbury at some resturant.

They tell Tash Marbury about the rest of the girls and Tasha tells them about her new weave and hair extention bar. They bring up Tami Roman and say Tami is a weave expert - a weaveologist with her own time.

Tash Marbury confused as I am thinks what does this have to do with her business. Surely Tasha already has her suppliers? However Tasha graciously says she will be delighted to meet Tami Roman and get some advice. Celebrity basketball wife needs advice on weave? Please.

Tash Marbury then decides to invite the girls over to her place for a meet and greet. Basically a dinner party for the rest of us. Anyway for some reason Evelyn Lozada seem worried about Tami Roman's behavour.


Evelyn tells Tasha Marbury who is a champagne/wine girl - that Tami Roman is beer drinking girl who is lethal when it comes to shots. Yes we saw a number of incidents with Tami Roman - bring in the shots and it can get real physical quick. But then again normally when Tami Roman is already irritated and annoyed with somebody. Tami normally needs time to brew and bare a grudge.

Anyway I think this conversation ensued because Tasha Marbury just wanted to know the real deal behind everyone. Oh and Tasha Marbury is OCD so everyone needs to take off their shoes in her home. I think it's the expensive Italian Marble flooring  - but does she tell workmen and her Stephon Marbury's friends that? How does she throw dinner parties - its a very complicated.

Evelyn goes shopping with Tami Roman and tells her than  Tasha Marbury has invited them. Tami rolls her eyes and isn't really impressed with meeting another new girl. She wants to know what kind of person Tasha is but isn't impressed with Evelyn's answer.



I think Tami is thinking 'here we go again'. Tami Roman doesn't want to meet anyone new. However she knows it part of her basketball Wives contract to do these scenes. Tami Roman has being on this show for a number of years and most of the times ends up with Tami thumping or nearing punching out some girl. Even Tami Roman is tired.


She just wants these chicks to understand who she is and for some reason they never get her. Evelyn reminds her that this season is supposed to be positive. Given that last season Tami Roman got some free anger management sessions and promised to be on best behaviour this season Tami agrees with Evelyn. 


Tami goes on to say she is a nice person but people just get her wrong. Okaaay!

Tami doesn't really like the sound of Tasha Marbury and so meets up with Suzie Ketcham who is still looking depressed. Tami Roman does her concerned bit act listening to Suzie whine on about how she needs to rediscover herself. Suzie Ketcham tells Tami she is thinking of going back to school and Tami makes encouraging noises before telling Suzie her real news.

Tami Roman basically is already brewing and harbouring a grudge against Tasha Marbury for some unknown reason.  I'm not sure if Tami thinks Tasha Marbury a pretentious snob. Or just the bougie Princess type but for some unknow reason Tami wants to cut Tasha Marbury to size. 



Tami tells Suzie about Evelyn's book and Tasha's husband's Stephon Xavier Marbury alleged affair with his private chef. She wants Suzie to ask if it's true? Tami reasons if she asks Tasha it will come out wrong and bitchy but Suzie can ask the question with innocently.  Tami also asks Suzie to do some research on TMZ. Well Suzie did it there - the same way she did it with Kenya Bell and found that awful video of her dancing.

There are articles on it on the web but it's a sorry affair. Cheating and adultery are bad enough with but with a trusted household staff member can break a partner. Tasha  Marbury is a strong woman becuase after that it's all about trust. It's one thing these groupies going after athletes but another thing going into their home!

The evening starts off well. Evelyn and Shaunie arrive and take off their shoes. Then Tami Roman and Suzie arrive - shoes come off too - so far so good.


Tasha Marbury being a considerate host got in some beer for Tami. The extra brand she likes - Tami scores her points for that. However there is a bit of an offish exchange when Tami asks Tasha if she drinks beer. Tash saus no. Tami swallows her beer and says in confessional - it's obvious because Tasha served warm beer when it should be warm. Okaay. 

However when Tash starts talking about her weave bar Tami changes to best behavour because it could Tasha could be a good business ally. Tami thinks she could supply  Tash's weave bar with weave.


A big fat chef enters and serves the food. Cue Suzie Ketcham with her inappropiate question which starts off with something like I know you don't me and  you can tell me to shut up but is the chef thing a true story?





Tasha Marbury does not miss a beat, looks Suzie straight in the eye and says - "What do you think?"  

Which I think is polite for  "None of your business". But we don't know if Tasha Marbury did elaborate after that. However Tasha Marbury is till married to Stephon so discussing the alleged affair with others might put pressure on her relationship.  And frankly it's none of their business.  However she must have known it would come up at some point given the show is in the 5th season.




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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Business woman Miley Cyrus out to steal Rihannah's crown while coming of age at VMA

I like Miley Cyrus though her VMA performance was excessively in poor taste and lewd.

However Miley Cyrus is young, sweet and just trying to break out of the sugar coated Disney Princess mode - by any means necessary. Then again Miley Cyrus is also 20 years old - a young woman and  a business woman who has being working and earning an income since she was a kid.

At age 17 she was named #19 on the "Top 20 World's Richest Female Singers Of All Time" list, with over $100 million in earnings in five years, which made her the youngest female artist on the list and in 2011, she was named #1 on the Top 10 Richest Teens in Hollywood, with fortune of $120 million. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miley_Cyrus

In terms of record labels - its seems Miley Cyrus decided to upgrade that too until 2013 she was signed with Hollywood Records (founded by Michael Eisner, the CEO of Disney), a record label  with label mates Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers.

Now Miley is all about corporate and world domination and signed to RCA records – one of the biggest music labels in the world that owns the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ke$ha, Pink and Kelly Clarkson. International Stars not just teen-bumpers waiting to mature.



It seems now Miley Cyrus has thrown down a pretender's challenge to Rihannah's crown. The whole VMA performance might have be ill-advised because she went too far - but it is paying heavily in free promotion for her album - promotion that money can't buy. So Miley Cyrus in an age where bad attitude, shouting profanities and obscenities, and very bad behaviour pays off - pulled off a business risk  and only the Billboard Chart or the iTunes Chart will tell if Cyrus's risk has paid off.

However we still don't know anything about Miley Cyrus's private life because all this is just a public persona and based on a perfomance. You don't see Miley Cyrus falling out of nightclubs drunk and half naked. You don't see Miley Cyrus being arrested on drink and drive charges, you don't see any of that drama - all you see is shameless self publicity - which pays off for her target market.
  
It's part of growing up, coming of age and changing an image. I was shocked because it was extreme dancing but Miley Cyrus has what she wanted publicity - so maybe it might work. Not sure how this will affect her Hannah Montana revenue streams now. Robin Thicke does come over like a creepy old man - a drunk who wears those gold medallions tricking for a hoes in a strip joint.



However the crazy thing about it is that America seems to think Miley Cyrus is under-aged just because of Hannah Montana.  I guess I understand why the Olsen Twins left the business - once a child star always a child star. People are going crazy because of one performance  It's only one night of squalid, excessively poor taste- crotch grabbing and sleazy entertainment.  No one commented on Lady Gaga going about in a thong that did nothing to cover her butt cheeks. That's obscene too... What about Beyonce's stage clothes?


Rihannah on the night didn't look too please but I guess it's probably because the song was originally written for her. But even worse it was recorded in her style. As someone said Miley Cryis sounded like a 'country singer doing Rihannah outtakes.'


The performance was also edging on Rihannah's style though a poor execution. Because you really don't dance with a man like that unless in the most polite fashion - you are and please excuse my language - fu*king him.

I also think as a gullible young star who wants to impress, shock and belong Miley Cyrus is has believed the whole "Queen of Twerking" business. She's taken the usual modern day attitude that when people criticise her they are haters and when they admired her they are fans.  But as mentioned she's also a business woman so a very cynical view may be to consider it just a huge publicity stunt. As for Robin Thicke - well it's hard to judge these things till it's done. It might just alienate his older female following who think he's great. Who knows? Do you want to buy a man's music who's image is of some twenty year old grinding into him like he's at strip joint? I think not.

Also aspiring to rip-off Rihannah's pop princess crown would means heavy commercial success for Miley Cyrus as Rihannah's picture often appears in the FT (Financial Times) whenever they are talking about her parent record label.



Rihannah - probably annoyed and jealous at the Miley Cyrus being a pretender to her crown. Let's face it both are business women and commercially it's pretty serious which was probably why her record company made her attend the event so she could source out the competition. Why is Miley Cyrus a serious contender for Rihannah's music crown?


  1. Miley Cyrus is signed to a different record company so it's all about competition and it's not about pleasing their big star and cash cow Rihannah.
  2. Miley Cyrus is younger.
  3. Miley Cyrus has a restless following of post Hannah Montana fans
  4. Miley Cyrus can also hold a good tune - yes probably is a better singer than Rihannah.
One the other hand  does Miley Cyrus have

  1. Rihannah  has a great work ethic.
  2. Rihannah knows to how to self publicise and use relationships to her advantages
  3. I won't say Rihannah is a better dancer though - however she dances with men she has chemistry with so it comes off as if she is.
  4. Rihannah knows about self preservation
  5. Rihannah is more self made than  Miley Cyrus. I know Rihannah was hand picked and groomed by Jay - Z but she had to work to get there. Miley Cyrus was handed her on a plate.


It's all gossip,  fun and games over all  Miley Cyrus is just experimenting about what next to do - remember she can do Pop, Country, R&B (gasp horror) or Rock - she has a lot of avenues open to her as a singer and performer however I will say she should try and keep her tongue in her mouth. So we can only keep watching and see where it goes.


Does Miley Cyrus really have Rihannah's motivation, drive and attitude to pull it off or is she just dipping her feet into various ponds before deciding where to go?

Anyway since Miley Cyrus is a very rich young woman who pays her own bills let's just watch and see.

Thursday 22 August 2013

R&B Divas: LA Season 1 Episode 7: Lil Mo keeps bitching about Kelly Price and Dawn Robinson. Michel'le finally gets some performance time, Kelly Price throws another tantrum and it just gets messier!

The original ratchet Divas are back in town! Yes, Basketball Wives. At least on Basketball Wives what you see is pretty much what you get but this R&B Divas? Lawd have mercy - there is so much behind the scenes drama & manipulation going on! 

Princess Double D cup Dawn at 47 (her official age) could have done a lot to mediate the situation instead of taking sides but then I explain my theory towards the end. I think Dawn Robinson is a game player and all about the coin.

I think Chante Moore was briefed about getting Fred Thomas on board. That was her part. Maybe Kelly Price has being told she was queen bee and could do what she wanted. I'm not so sure. Anyway conflict arises and boom there is drama. T

This show is about how good is your R&B Diva manager. Phillip got Lil Mo to write the theme tune, Chante Moore's manager got her a lot of air time and maybe as time went on the wizard/puppet masters found out they didn't really need Kelly Price's weight behind it. Behind all this 'friendship women together' facade are huge massive egos! Take everything with a pinch of salt and remember this is partly staged and constructed reality show.


Yet another rehearsal where Lil Mo is bitching and sounding off

Either Lil Mo is nagging her husband or bitching about Kelly Price and Dawn Robinson. Let it go. Is that the same as last week? Or a new reshearsal?


Lil Mo's husband Phillip comes in and even he says things have changed so they need to focus on just the four. Simple.





At some point Michel'le play acts like she too is dropping out.



Claudette Ortiz and her troubles.

We learn Claudette Ortiz's daughter was in an serious home accident were she got burned. I just hope the girl is okay and not scarred.  Something about her and her brother playing with something with steam. Home accidents involving children happen all the time and it's very distressing for the parent. Just look at Usher and Tamika Raymond's son.


It's also potentially damaging because when children come in with certain type of injuries the hospitals may be obligated to file in reports. Anyway her manager Ashley tells Claudette Ortiz it's about going out there and making things work. If Claudette Ortiz is not earning it means her manager isn't too!


Claudette Ortiz's schedule is now backed up so she has to see it through and focus.  When she makes money she can take better care of her kids and afford better health care. Heck I'll add employ a nanny too!
 

  Claudette Ortiz gets an appointment to see Rodney Jerkins. Now that is an honour. See what doors this show can open.  They talk about what songs she wants to dos.

 
  Claudette Ortiz  is like she doesn't want to be just a singer and singing glamorous on stage. She wants to sing meaningful songs. Rodney Jerkins agrees with her and tells him his best works comes from that. 


Chante Moore, Lil’ Mo, Claudette Ortiz and Michel’le have a life coach session.

All four are there Lil Mo starts to bitch about Dawn Robinson and Kelly Price. I'm over all this because I don't care any more.  CO stays she has invited a therapist to help them. Lil Mo wants to know if it a real doctor or one like Dr Dre. Michel'le is like No!  Lil Mo starts to bitch more about Double D cup Princess Dawn Robinson but what she says is a bit below the belt so I'm not going into it.

Co is surprised and says she never thought Princess Dawn Robinson could get angry. Michel'le tells the group that Dawn is like everyone else. Dawn can go to a ten like everyone else. Michel'le is very wise and says we all have our animal behaviour and Dawn is no different. Michel'le is like she's never seen anything like that so she covered her face with her book. They show Dawn yelling at Lil Mo calling her a godly woman and where is her God now?

Anyway at some point the doctor Nicole comes in and tries to refocus the group. She tells them it's not about Dawn or Kelly but it's about what they want to achieve now.

So CO is about her story, Michel'le is about acceptance and knowing she's not the only person going through things.  The doctor Nicole takes them through telling their truth and owning their own stories. Basically all that self development stuff.

Michel'le finally gets some air time on the show

Let's just say it seems Michel'le's management stepped up and put pressure for her to be given more air time. At first she in the studio both her CEO and manager. I'm not sure why they both had to there but I guess since Kelly Price's manager, Chante Moore's manager, Lil Mo's manager and even Claudette Ortiz's manager got air time why not Michel'le.

Well conversation is around her next album which either the CEO or manager says has to be very good after 20 years old of the game. He tells Michel'le she cannot have an okay album - it has to be good. There is some debate about which songs are best.



We get the same old tired chat about introducing her to new generation of fans with new music. Yawn! I say this because we all know it's the reason why all the divas are doing the show.

Then we see Michel'le in band practice. She is doing one song which she doesn't like and has an argument with the CEO or manager.

He basically ignores her and is like that's what you are going to sing.  You can see Michel'le still has some old school 1990's moves which she'll need to upgrade.

Finally we see her along doing some live performing.

 There is no point her being a side kick on this show when she is so talented.


Michel'le was happy with the response and reception of the crowd.



Kelly Price and Lil Mo

Lil Mo arranges to meet Kelly Price at some coffee house. Lil Mo is like Kelly is not replying her text messages and not speaking to her at church. Church? This acrimonious mess has entered the house of God? I just want to know how they say the Lord's Prayer and keep on beefing. Lord Prayer's has the powerful line about forgiveness - I never say it unless I'm ready to let bygones to bygones. Asking for forgiveness and forgiving others - it was teacher in my high school that gave us the real meaning of that prayer after that I approach with caution. Of course it doesn't extend to future beef...

Anyway Kelly stomps in wearing shades again. As I said Kelly Price always gave eye contact so wearing shades indoors meant she wanted to keep her eye contact hidden.


  And in the background Kelly is telling her husband that she is not doing a publicity stunt. Remember her husband is her manager as well - however I think Kelly had to do the scene because it was in her contract.
 

  Anyway Lil Mo starts with her speech about Kelly not replying to her messages and text. Then Lil Mo asks Kelly to reconsider coming back to the show. Kelly snaps and yelling for her husband then she  bounces off the couch still yelling.



 Lil Mo then goes outside and rings her husband to come (also remember Phillip is Lil Mo's manager). I think that was staged because being Lil Mo's manager and would have being there. Also it may have been too expensive to keep the camera crew waiting around. Ya'll remember there is a budget.


Anyway Lil Mo goes inside and speaks to Kelly Price who says she came singing Kubaya and everyone is singing Eef... Kelly. It boils down to 'he said she said' conversation between Lil Mo and Kelly Price. Kelly Price is super aggressive speaking her husband and ignoring Lil Mo. At some point Lil Mo starts saying she bought her whole family down to LA incl starts shouting about moving her family there and Phillip left his business.
 
As usual Phillip is super cool and indicates that Mo should go sit down again. Kelly Price says she's not doing it and it's now the Chante Moore show. Ouch!

I think this scene was set up and staged  (on the part of Lil Mo) because Lil Mo and Kelly Price had nothing to say to each other. this was why Kelly Price got mad  but her husband may have told Kelly it was in contract that she had to do it.



 Princess Dawn Robinson and Kelly Price


Kelly Price is walking down with Dawn Robinson who is being sycophant (brown-nosing) about how wonderful Kelly Price is and how it was her idea in the first place. Anyway they walk a bit and after a few minutes of Dawn doing some Kelly Price ass licking we see bill board for their show.

 

  Well it seems Kelly Price did have time out of her busy schedule  after all to do her own monologue show with Princess Double D cup Dawn.  I shake my head because the only person who really looks a fool is Dawn. Dawn seems to have no self-respect or maybe she can't see the world beyond what she wants - very self interested woman. It's so immature - she's not 20 or even 30  or 40 years old. She was in a position to smoothen things over with Kelly using her age. 


 




 On the other hand this is my theory - after that discussion with Phillip and Lil Mo in which Dawn said nothing. The producers (behind the scene wizards/puppet masters) must have spoken to Dawn Robinson and told her to go along with Kelly Price so they will do a rival monologue show which will bring more conflict and drama to the show. Remember everyone including Dawn Robinson and Kelly Price are under contract to the show and all contract negotiations are confidential. No one but each woman and their managers know what is happening.


 Dawn Robinson has a reputation in the industry for two group break ups and other contractual disputes - so don't be fool. I think Princess double D cup Dawn Robinson is a game player and she cut a deal. Dawn anit no little girl. This woman is 47 years old and some. Dawn Robinson is a business woman through and through and likes her coins. If you read all her interviews about break-ups it was about the money and contracts - I don't think this is any different. The other women on R&B Divas  are technically business associates so  if Dawn gets a better deal to be Kelly Price's friend and ally why not switch?

Also notice that Dawn Robinson is more prominent in the monologue poster and gets TOP BILLING. This means her name came before Kelly Price indicating she was the bigger star. My guess is that was in her contract or deal she may have cut! Otherwise it would have been Kelly Price and Dawn Robinson not Dawn Robinson and Kelly Price Interesting...

I mean it's Kelly Price's idea so her name should come first.

Edit March 2014: Well, it's being quite a while but someone has posted a comment regarding Dawn Robinson's side. So I'm posting it here since we can't beleive all we see in front of the cameras. Fair is fair, isn't it. It's always good to get another point of view. It was just a pity Dawn Robinson couldn't come on the reunion show to defend herself or repudiate accusations - it's one thing maintaining a dignified silence and turning the other cheek and it's another thing standing up for yourself and not allowing a show to sullen your hard earned reputation. Oh, well, it is what it is - so commenter Terrell puts foward his own view.

you need your dumbass facts straight. because if you did, you know that Sylvia Rhone tried to sucker En Vogue out of some money. Dawn saw that ahead of time and tried to prevent it by warning the ladies, but wouldn't listen which is why they are where they are now.. at the bottom (referring to Cindy & Terry of EV). As for Lucy Pearl, she left that group because she found out Raphael was doing some sneaking stuff under the radar, which is why Ali Shaheed sued him. next time, get your facts straight before slamming someone. if you're listening to Lil Mo, DON'T!!! she's not a superwoman, just a super-bitch

The case of $95 million, Mel Tucker, Willy Bo-bo and inappropriate sexual conducts on the telephone.

Mel, Mel, Mel. It's tough. Mr Tucker. I discussed this case with someone and it's shame. It's a shame that it came to that. List...