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

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

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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)


  • Baby Bump or Beer Belly? TLC Hits American Idol Finale Stage… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    May, 26 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas hit the stage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles last night. (May 25, 2011).

    Watkins (41), who has a 10-year-old daughter, Chase Anela Rolison by rapper Mack 10, was looking rather thick in the waist…

    Which begged the question:? Could T-Boz be knocked up? (I guess any thing is possible.)

    T-Boz has been riddled with health problems over the years due to Sickle Cell Anemia. She also battled a brain tumor back in 2009 and spoke about both a few years ago on The Early Show.

    If T-Boz is with child I wish her an her adorable 10 year old daughter Chase the best. At least Chilli will have a baby to play with on the weekends.

    More photos PLUS video of TLC’s AI performance below: Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Do You See What I See? Chilli, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, TLC
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    “What Chilli Wants” Atlanta Premiere Party… [PHOTOS]

    Jan, 2 2011 | Written by ATLien

    The new season of Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas’ dating reality show “What Chilli Wants” officially aired tonight (Sunday, January 2nd) and Chilli is back on the air for yet another dating adventure with her so-called “relationship expert” sidekick Tionna Smalls.

    [READ: What Chilli Wants is A Religious Man & More Babies… (Season 2 Trailer) VIDEO]

    I’m still on the fence about the show. I mean, no one knows exactly how Smalls became an “expert” on relationships and why Chilli would take advice from her (of all people), but I guess that’s what makes the show interesting.? Hopefully this time around, Chilli will finally find whatever it is she wants… with or without the help of that self-professed “expert”.

    But I digress…

    VH1 and Rolling Out Magazine played host for an advance screening of the show in Atlanta last week (December 30th). Chilli graciously greeted the crowd and unveiled her Rolling Out cover? (above) which hits stands January 6th.

    It was fun times for all…

    Photos from Chilli’s private advance screening party below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,Featured Chilli, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, What Chilli Wants
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    Chilli’s Usher Confession… [VIDEO]

    Apr, 15 2010 | Written by ATLien

    ABC?s Darius Brown gets Chili of TLC (top-selling R&B girl group of all time) to confess about her past love Usher. Will prospects on her new Vh1 show ?What Chili Wants? be able to woo her from her past or is ?Daddy?? coming home? Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,Atlanta Gossip,Featured ABC News, Chilli, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Usher Raymond
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    Quick Flix ~ Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas: Happy, Healthy & Boo’d Up

    Sep, 30 2009 | Written by ATLien

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    Last night Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas presented her former classmate, Mayoral candidate Senator Kasim Reed, with the ?Cusp Leadership Award? from Music is My Business and Enchanted PR.? The event was hosted by MIMB CEO Aaron Arnold and Enchanted PR president Christal Jordan-Mims at the estate of Attorney Charles Mathis and also doubled as Chilli’s pick up spot for the night, as VH1 gathered footage for her upcoming dating reality show.DSC_0239

    Dress by Dolce & Gabanna , YSL shoes, and Jewelry by David Yurman

    You betta work!

    DSC_0146Chilli presents ?Cusp Leadership Award to Senator Kasim Reed

    Spotted at the event was Q Parker (112), champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, director Will Packer, Jason Geter, the Ricky Smiley Morning Show crew &? more. FreddyO gathered some great shots from the event, and caught a few of Chilli paying special attention to her former flame, Money Mayweather…

    DSC_00171Peep the familiarity as Chilli straightens Floyd’s tie…

    Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Atlanta, Boo'd Up, Chilli, Events, Floyd Mayweather, Photos, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas
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    Attention Usher! Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas Seeks Love on VH1

    Sep, 9 2009 | Written by ATLien

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    Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas is looking for love in what is now the mainstream route. She’s hitting VH1 for a reality show. It’s been said that if you truly love something set it free, if it’s meant to be yours it’ll return to you. Well…maybe just maybe Usher will heed the call since he’s just about single now. Wouldn’t THAT be a great show!?? Especially since Chilli appears to be keeping the door open for her former flame! In a recent Essence interview, she admits that she’s leaving THAT in the lord’s hands. When asked if there were any chance of a reconciliation between she and Ursh, Chilli states:

    I don?t know. You never know. Only the good Lord knows that. If it?s meant for us to stay apart, we will, and if it?s meant to be the other way, somehow in the future it may happen.

    Sounds promising. As a single mom with responsibilties, Chilli has set a few ground rules for her new show, specificially none of that Flavor Flav kissing on the mouth stuff! She also states that her contestants will not all live in the same house and she’s not limiting herself to one race.

    I’m open to all men and all Black women should be. You may miss out on the man of your dreams because you are trying to stick with a brother.

    Chilli admits that her standards have been a bit extreme, but she’s willing to step back and let VH1 take the reigns.

    I’m hard on guys, that’s why I said maybe I do need a little help from VH1. I also know I have avoided many werewolves being tough. As a celebrity and just a woman who takes care of herself, you have to be very careful. Guys talk more than we do. I can go on a lunch date, and the guy spins it to something else, and that includes celebrities. All of that turned me off from dating. Now I am at the point to open up again. It’s also important to be able to enjoy your own company and I love my space. I do hope to get married one day, and when I do?I still hope to enjoy being alone. Hopefully I will connect with somebody on this show. We already know ultimately who everyone wants me with (laughs).

    Hmmmm? Who might that be Chilli?

    usher chilliI wonder if she kept the ring…

    Now if VH1 can get Usher on the show, THAT my friends, would be a hit! All joking aside, if YOU are a single male interested in Chilli you may actually have a shot. VH1 is still casting for the show and you may actually be the man she’s looking for. Don’t let the thought of Usher scare you off. ((You can do it!)) To find out more about the Atlanta casting call, check out the press release below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Chilli, Tameka Foster, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, Usher, Usher Raymond
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    TLC’s Chilli & T.Boz React To The Loss of Michael Jackson

    Jun, 29 2009 | Written by ATLien

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    Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins have issued statements regarding the death of Michael Jackson. It’s still an emotional time for everyone and the entertainment industry is still in shock. Check out what they had to say below:

    “I think everybody who?knows me, knows?I love me some Michael Jackson. I cannot believe that the man i jokingly call my husband, has passed away. I am?beyond lucky to have met such an extraordinary human being. His God given talent was by far?the most beautiful gift we’ve ever seen and probably ever will see.? I don’t know when my tears will stop but?I do know this,?there’s only?one Michael Jackson..he?was and will FOREVER be?The King of Pop.” ? ~ Chilli

    “I like many other artist have had the pleasure and opportunity to work with Michael. I used to try to dance & dress like him when I was a child, so to meet him was a dream come true. He is the epitome of a true entertainer. He has changed not only the music industry but the world. His work will live forever from generation to generation. He has always been #1 and will always be. There will never be anyone during our life time that will have such an impact on our lives the way he has.” ~ T-Boz

    Special thanks to Christal Jordan-Mims of Enchanted PR for the info.

     

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