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The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)


  • Quick Quotes: Iyanla Vanzant On The Importance of Shows Like NAACP #ImageAwards… [PHOTOS]

    Feb, 6 2016 | Written by ATLien

    Iyanla Vanzant

    Iyanla Vanzant premiered her new golden hair color as she was one of the many beautiful people in attendance for the 2016 NAACP Image Awards last night (February 5, 2016).

    [READ: ‘Fashion Queen’ Derek J Reviews NAACP #ImageAwards Red Carpet (PHOTOS)]

    In light of Stacy Dash’s outragous comments about how Black History Month and Black awards shows a form of segregation, many have presented opposing views in response.

    [READ: Gabrielle Union: ‘Who Is Stacy Dash?’ + Dash Demands Apology From Naysayers… ]

    Vanzant hit the net last night after attending the Image Awards to eloquently share her own take on the situation. Continue Reading…

    In Featured,News Black History, Black History Month, Iyanla Vanzant, NAACP Image Awards, Stacy Dash
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    CONFIRMED: OWN Scraps Jay Williams’ (Father of 34) Reality Show… [OFFICIAL STATEMENT]

    Jun, 5 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    It was just a few days ago that I revealed in a ‘not so blind’ item that Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN newtork would be pulling the plug on their ‘baby daddy’ themed show (click HERE if you missed that).

    [FLASHBACK: Newsflash! Jay Williams (Father of 34) Gets OWN Reality Show? ]

    The show was to be focused around Jay Williams, the Atlanta resident with 34 kids and 17 baby mamas that bared his baby mama drama on several episodes of Iyanla: Fix My Life.iyanla vanzant

    The goal of the ‘Untitled Jay Williams Project’ was to follow Williams as he worked to put his life and relationships in order with the help of spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant holding him accountable every step of the way…. but things didn’t turn out as planned.

    [READ: Not So Blind Item: OWN’s ‘Baby Daddy’ Show Reportedly Put On Ice… ]

    Well… it seems my hot tea was true.? OWN has released an official statement severing ties with the project.

    More details + OWN’s official statement below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Fix My Life, Iyanla Vanzant, Jay Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Reality Show Alert
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    Jay Williams, Atlanta ‘Father of 34’ From ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ Gets OWN Reality Show…

    Mar, 27 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Having multiple baby mamas seems to be the norm nowadays and drama that comes along with all those mixed relationships would make for perfect ‘real life’ reality television.

    shawty lo all my baby mamaRapper Shawty Lo tried to bring his situation to mainstream a few years ago with ‘All My Baby Mamas’ (click HERE to watch) but his story was banned from tv after thousands signed a petition stating it was too stereotypical.

    [READ: Meet The Woman Behind The ‘All My Babies Mamas’ Petition… ]

    That being said, a rapper with several baby mamas is an issue but apparently a well spoken father of 34 isn’t. (insert side-eye!)

    Jay Williams from Iyanla: Fix My Life, the guy who had fathered 34 children from 17 different woman is now getting a shot at bringing his real life problems to the small screen.

    Williams story (which you can watch in it’s entirety?HERE) sparked several ‘Fix My Life’ follow ups and many suggested that it was his intent all along to secure his own show.

    Well… his plan worked.?Details + press release below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Baby Mama Drama, Iyanla Vanzant, Jay Williams, Reality Show Alert, Shawty Lo
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    In The Tweets: Black Twitter Responds to #LightGirls Documentary [Watch Full Video]

    Jan, 20 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Last night, The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) aired Bill Duke’s ‘Light Girls’ documentary, the filmmaker’s follow-up to his exploration of colorism, Dark Girls (January 19, 2015).

    Duke explores the pain, privilege and prejudice of light-skinned women in the new documentary, ?Light Girls,? which is a spin-off of ?Dark Girls.?light-girls

    [FLASHBACK: The Shade Debate: Are ‘Dark Girls’ Treated Differently? (WATCH FULL VIDEO)]

    The Black community once again addressed ‘colorism,’ and Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant was there to lead the way as she detailed how hurtful words and name calling affects younger people as they move into their adulthood.

    Diahann Carroll, Kym Whitley, Essence Atkins, Raven-Symone (who once proclaimed to Oprah her desire to not be ‘labeled’ any color) and more opened up about their harsh experiences as light-skinned black women.

    ?When I had my own show, I used to tan three or four times a week in a tanning bed to get darker. I did,? Raven-Symone revealed in the new doc in reference to her show, ?That?s So Raven.?

    In case you missed it, watch the full documentary below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Amber Rose, Bill Duke, Dark Girls, Essence Atkins, Iyanla Vanzant, Kim Whitley, Light Girls, Oprah Winfrey, Racial Issues, Racism, Raven Symone, Twitter
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    READ THIS! Daughter of ‘Father of 34’ From ‘Fix My LIfe’ Pens Open Letter to Iyanla… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Oct, 10 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Did you see the episode of ‘Fix My Life’ about the father with 34 kids by 17 women?? Well I’ve posted all 3 parts for those of you who missed it! I’ve also posed a letter one of his daughters wrote, speaking out about being on the show!

    [FLASHBACK: Bob & Sheree Whitfield Appear on ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ + Oprah Shares Thoughts on The Show… (FULL VIDEO)]

    Jay Williams a successful video producer in Atlanta, appeared on the season 4 premiere of ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ and the world just can’t stop talking about his story.

    Williams appeared on the show, revealing that he’d fathered 34 biological children with 17 different women. His oldest daughter is 26 and his youngest is 3.

    “I probably would have 200 kids if I didn’t use condoms,” he says.

    Williams says he never considered getting a vasectomy, either. “I don’t want one,” he explains, still holding the 14 dolls. “I don’t have a problem with what I created.”

    Iyanla traveled to Atlanta to help the father “Fix” his life and several of Williams’ ‘baby-mamas’ appeared on the show, as well as a few of his older children, to confront him about the situation.Iyanla Fix My Life - Jay Williams 1

    Amina Mosley, one of Williams’ adult daughters who appeared on the show, recently penned an open letter to Iyanla about the issue and asked me to share it. It’s a long read, and it’s clear that whatever ‘fixing’ to be done isn’t over yet.

    Watch full video of Iyanla’s 3-part ‘Fix My Life’ about Williams aka ‘The Father w/34 kids’ + read his daughters emotional open letter below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Amina Mosley, Iyanla Vanzant, Jay Williams
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    Instagram Flexin: Atlanta Exes Attend Oprah’s ‘The Life You Want’ Tour… (PHOTOS)

    Sep, 8 2014 | Written by ATLien

    Christina Johnson Tameka Raymond Monyetta Shaw
    The ladies of VH1’s Atlanta Exes were spotted partaking in Oprah Winfrey’s ‘The Life You Want’ tour in Atlanta last weekend.

    [READ: Oprah’s Life You Want Tour Kicks Off In Atlanta (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

    Christina Johnson, Tameka Raymond and Monyetta Shaw all attended the 2-day event where Oprah and friends took the stage for a profound, moving and intimate excursion into self-reflection.

    [FLASHBACK: RECAP: Atlanta Exes Episode #4 – The ‘Frientervention’ (FULL VIDEO)]

    Check out photos shared by the ladies of Atlanta Exes below: Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Atlanta Exes, Christina Johnson, Ebony Steele, Iyanla Vanzant, Monyetta Shaw, Oprah Winfrey, Shekinah, Tameka Raymond
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It was an honor to stand beside a woman who’s dedicated her life to helping people show up with confidence, class, and grace. The conversation was rich, the crowd was engaged, and the energy inside Black Coffee Atlanta was everything. Elaine, thank you for trusting me with your platform and your vision. Atlanta showed up and showed OUT for you!  A special thank you to my livestream moderator @princessag_tv  for popping out to support.

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        Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one hits different. 👽🛸

OutKast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 isn’t just a win for hip-hop — it’s a celebration of Atlanta’s heartbeat. Before there was Real Housewives, Love & Hip Hop, or any Atlanta reality show, there was the Atlanta music scene — real stories, real people, and a creative energy that could only come from the Southside.

I grew up in Southwest Atlanta, and back then, it wasn’t unusual to bump into (or run with) the same circles as OutKast and the Dungeon Family. We were all just young ATL dreamers finding our voices, our style, and our lane. Somewhere along the way, I kinda inserted myself as an unofficial member of that crew, a sister to the culture, always front and center, documenting the movement before “content creator” was even a thing.

When I started blogging in 2007, Straight From The A wasn’t about reality TV or viral gossip. It was about the music, the movement, and the people who put Atlanta on the map. My blog name, my pen name ATLien, my whole digital identity was inspired by @outkast , @goodiemob , @killermike , @ceelogreen @sleepybrown , and the whole Dungeon Family - the original ATLiens who made the world respect the South. 

And Killer Mike — I’ll never forget how you encouraged me to keep pushing nearly 20 years ago when blogging was still that “weird internet thing.”

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        🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still clo 🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still closed as of today *Nov 7, 2025! 

After all that eviction tea, the doors are locked and lights out. Big shoutout to @millichun for sliding by to check out the scene! 

Is Kenya really Gone With the Rent? Or is Friday her off day? 👀

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        The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSI The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSIER, chile! 
The landlord has officially clapped back in court — filing their answer to Kenya’s counterclaim, and whew, they brought receipts on receipts! 

According to the filing, Kenya hasn’t paid a dime in rent or utilities since December 2024, which technically makes her a squatter! 😬 And about that $80K tenant improvement allowance she’s been fighting for? The landlord says she’s in default and violated several terms, meaning that deal is void.

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