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EXCLUSIVE | Nene Leakes Lawsuit Breaks Down YEARS of Racism at Bravo! *LEGAL DOCS*

EXCLUSIVE | Nene Leakes Lawsuit Breaks Down YEARS of Racism at Bravo! *LEGAL DOCS*

QUICK QUOTES: Kandi Burruss’ Baby Daddy (Block) Claims She Knew She Was The Sidechick… (VIDEO)

QUICK QUOTES: Kandi Burruss’ Baby Daddy (Block) Claims She Knew She Was The Sidechick… (VIDEO)

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  • Tavis Smiley Criticizes ‘Empire’ for Portraying WORST of Black Culture + Lee Daniels Responds… [VIDEO]

    Apr, 10 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    The hit Fox series EMPIRE left it’s mark with stellar ratings for it’s premier season but it seems that while the scripted urban drama has its fans, it also has an equitable share of critics.

    [READ: Empire Finale Draws Record Breaking Ratings! Was it Everything You Expected?? (WATCH FULL VIDEO)]

    EMPIRE - StraightFromTheATavis Smiley is one EMPIRE’s detractors, and he voiced his opinion about the show’s lack of positive characters during a recent interview with Larry King, stating that the popular show reflects the ‘worst’ of black people.

    ?There is a debate in the black community that hasn?t really surfaced, hasn?t really boiled to the top yet, but I hear it in barbershops and other places,? Smiley says,

    ?that whether the problem with Empire is that it advances the worst of every pathology that black people have?crime and drug dealing and this and that and the other. A lot of people are looking for positive characters that may come out in the second season. But the first season, everybody is like, ?Arhhh!? ? Smiley stated.

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    Watch video of Tavis Smiley’s interview + Lee Daniel’s response to the criticism below….

    VIDEO: Tavis Smiley Speaks Out Against ‘EMPIRE’ w/Larry King

    Empire has definitely had its fair share of critics, many echoing the same sentiments Smiley expressed in the Larry King interview above… but it’s all entertainment.

    Where are the people protesting the Love & Hip Hop franchise (which is even more ratchet and supposedly ‘reality’)??

    I admit, Empire had it’s ratchet moments but what many fail to realize is that there are many options on television and several channels to choose from.

    If you don’t like something… don’t watch it. Why deny someone else the privilege of making their own decisions?? Simply change the channel and keep it moving! Clearly someone out there likes the show, as evidenced by the ratings…. but I digress.

    On the heels of Smiley’s criticism of the hit show, Lee Daniels, EMPIRE’s executive producer and director, responds as follows:

    “This is the American dream. This is no different than what Joe Kennedy did when he came over here with the Kennedys… and to say that Black people should be any different than White people says we’re different, we are the same.

    VIDEO: Lee Daniels Responds to Tavis Smiley Criticism of EMPIRE

    Daniels goes on to say that he respects Tavis Smiley’s opinion, stating:

    ?Everyone?s entitled to their opinion,? Daniels told ET. ?I adore Mr. Smiley. I think he?s a very smart man.?

    What do you think of Smiley’s criticism of Empire & Lee Daniel’s response?

    Do you agree w/Smiley about the show being a poor reflection of Black culture? or are you riding with Daniels’ statement about it being a story of the ‘American Dream’ like the Kennedys?

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        Kenya Moore of the real housewives of atlanta has Kenya Moore of the real housewives of atlanta has stepped out of her comfort zone and into a new “party city” blonde wig. The former beauty queen also has a new gig where she’s facing her fears.

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  • EXCLUSIVE | Nene Leakes Lawsuit Breaks Down YEARS of Racism at Bravo! *LEGAL DOCS*

  • QUICK QUOTES: Kandi Burruss’ Baby Daddy (Block) Claims She Knew She Was The Sidechick… (VIDEO)

  • Sheree Whitfield Reunites With ‘Prison Bae’ (Tyrone Gilliams) After Early Release (PHOTOS)

  • Nene Leakes Calls for Fans to Boycott: “Turn Off Your TVs!” | #BoycottBravo Petition Gains Steam #RHOA

  • SINGLE AGAIN!!! Media Mogul Tyler Perry Is Back On The Market…

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  • This is 50!!! Actress Regina Hall SINGS Her Way Into A New Century… (VIDEO)

  • BLOOP! Nene Leakes Hilariously SHADES Plummeting #RHOA Ratings…

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  • Where’s Nene Leakes?! Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 13 Ratings Plummet On 2nd Episode…

  • Wendy Williams Pauses Show Production To Travel For Mother’s Funeral…

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  • QUICK PIC: Usher Goes Viral For This ‘New Look’… (PHOTO)

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