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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)


  • Cynthia Bailey, Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton & More Attend ‘I Dream of Nene: The Wedding’ Screening Party… [PHOTOS]

    Sep, 19 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Gregg Leakes aka Nene’s ‘fake ex turnt next’ played host to a celebratory screening for I Dream of Nene: The Wedding‘s premiere episode earlier this week.

    [READ: Nene is All About the Pre-Nup in ‘I Dream of Nene: The Wedding’ (RECAP + Watch Full Premiere Episode)]

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    The gang’s all here!

    Attendees to the event, which was held at Peter Thomas’ Bar One Lounge, included: Cynthia Bailey, Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J, Peter Thomas, Kenya Moore, Toya Wright, Tameka Raymond, Nene’s son Bryson Bryant, Gregg’s adult sons and several of Nene’s bridesmaids, including: Diane Gowins, Lexis Mason, and Marlo Hampton.

    More photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Bryson Bryant, Cynthia Bailey, Derek J, Diane Gowins, Gregg Leakes, I Dream of Nene, Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton, NeNe Leakes, Peter Thomas, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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    JeVon ‘Vawn’ Sims’ ‘New Atlanta’ Screening Party: Derek J, Porsha Stewart, Tameka Raymond & More… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Sep, 18 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Jevon ?Vawn? Sims of Bravo’s latest Atlanta-based reality show, ‘The New Atlanta’ played host to a party in honor of the premiere episode of the show last night (September 17, 2013).

    [READ: Meet the Cast of ‘The NEw Atlanta’ (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

    While I can’t seem to get a grasp on the concept of ‘The New Atlanta,’ I’m hopeful that the show will pick up steam soon.

    Lucky Food Lounge New Name SUITEWhatever the case, plenty of ‘old Atlanta’ came out to SUITE (formerly Luckie Food Lounge) last night in support of ‘The New Atlanta,’ but all it takes to accumulate a crowd in this city is a phone call, a photo op and few free dranks.

    It was fun nonetheless… 🙂

    Attendees included: Porsha Stewart (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Tameka Raymond (soon to be cast member of ‘Hollywood Exes’ Atlanta Spin-off), Toya Wright, Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J (Fashion Queens), RL (of Next), Chanita Foster, Atlanta radio personality Ebonie Elecktra,?Producer Jazze Pha and many more…

    Photos + video below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Derek J, Jazze Pha, Porsha Stewart, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, The New Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Toya Carter, Vawn
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    Atlanta Celebs Support ‘Da Kink In My Hair’ Stage Play… [PHOTOS]

    Sep, 9 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her fianc? Todd Tucker were all smiles as they shared date night with daughter Riley for the opening night of ‘Da Kink in My Hair’ stage play (September 6, 2013).

    [READ: Shocker! The Kandi Factory Gets Kancelled… ]

    Trey Anthony?s?4 time?NAACP Award winning stage play debuted in Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Center?with a stellar cast consisting of 2-time Grammy Award winning R&B artist, Melanie Fiona, R&B Divas’ Angie Stone and Actress Terri J. Vaughn.

    In addition to Kandi and her crew, other attendees included Q. Parker, Sharlinda & Sabrina Rowe, celebrity hairstylist/’Fashion Queen’ Derek J, radio personality Kendra G, Towanda Braxton, Demetria McKinney & More.

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured Celebrity Kids, Demetria McKinney, Derek J, Kandi Burruss, Q. Parker, Sabrina Rowe, Sharlinda Rowe, Todd Tucker, Towanda Braxton
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    Party Pics: Cynthia Bailey’s All-White Grand Opening for New Location of The Bailey Agency… [PHOTOS]

    Jul, 22 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    It’s been several months since Cynthia Bailey‘s modeling school ‘The Bailey Agency‘ closed it’s doors and speculation began immediately that the business had failed.

    Contrary to internet rumors, The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, which opened July 5, 2011, had actually outgrown its space and the location was placed for lease as the new location was being completed.Peter Cynthia Derek Blanks SFTA

    Bailey has now joined forces with celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, and the two have combined their successful businesses and now share a location. Seems like a win/win collaboration… Cynthia has all the young, up & coming models in need of headshots and Derek is quite well known for creating brilliant photos!

    Bailey and Blanks celebrated the grand opening of their new location with an all White party last weekend, which (coincidentally) will be aired on the upcoming 6th season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

    Nene Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore & Porsha Stewart all joined their fellow Atlanta ‘housewife’ in celebration of her grand opening. Fashion Queens, Derek J and Lawrence Washington also showed their support.

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    More photos from Bailey & Blanks all-White grand opening celebration below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Apollo Nida, Cynthia Bailey, Derek Blanks, Derek J, Greg Leakes, Lawrence Washington, NeNe Leakes, Peter Thomas, Phaedra Parks, Porsha Stewart, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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    #EMF2013 – ‘Fashion Queen’ Derek J Draws Fellow Realty Stars to #RX4Style Lounge… [PHOTOS]

    Jul, 9 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Celebrity hairstylist Derek J rocked his favorite sorority’s colors (skeee-weee!) as he played host to one of the many beauty suites held during Essence Music Festival weekend in New Orleans, LA.

    On July 5th and 6th, the flamboyant star of Bravo’s “Fashion Queens” drew out a slew of fans for Dr. Miracle?s Hair Care signature consumer event, ‘The Prescription for Style (#RX4Style) Lounge’ at the Belloq Lounge in the Hotel Modern.Dr Miracles Beauty Suite EMF2013 SFTA-7

    [FLASHBACK: Behind the Scenes of Derek J’s “Happy Burfday B*tch” Video Shoot… ]

    Nearly 200 attendees participated throughout the two day event, women smoothed out humidity riddled hair and learned to embrace their natural curls like never before.

    Soul singer Honey LaRochelle graced the audience with one of a kind performances throughout the event and several other reality “stars” came out to support BRAVOlebrity Derek J.

    Momma Dee of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta showed up and showed out (as usual) and her LHHATL co-star Karlie Redd also stopped in to get her weave together for the weekend festivites.

    Other attendees included: Sharlinda Parker, Sabrina Rowe, Khadijah Rowe?and Lil? Q Parker?of Big Rich Atlanta, reality show newcomer, celebrity barbers Sam Sneed and Z The Great of Strictly Skillz, best selling authors Caroline Jhingory (Half My Size) and Bella Jones (Memoirs of a Trapstar?s Wife).

    [Sidebar: ?Remember?Monica “Danger” Leon from “For The Love of Ray J”? She was there too (and that face tatt is still intact!)

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Big Rich Atlanta, Derek J, Essence Music Festival, Karlie Redd, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Momma Dee, Sharlinda Rowe
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    ‘Fashion Queen’ Derek J. Shares ‘Words of Wisdom’ For Bitter Black Women… [PHOTOS]

    Jun, 25 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Celebrity hairstylist Derek J has never been ashamed of who he is and proudly expresses himself through his love of women’s shoes and clothes.

    The ‘Fashion Queen’ also has no problem expressing himself to people who try to insult him and has a few words for some of you online ‘mean girls’ out there!

    Derek recently posted a photo on instragram that sparked a slew of comments from what appears to be a group of angry Black women.

    The pic, posted under the cut, one of his HOT male friends sparked a debate amongst the women about how ‘fine’ Gay men are a waste but Derek promptly put ’em in check, noting that saying ‘he’s too fine to be Gay‘ is an insult not a compliment to Gay men and that it’s comparable to saying ‘she’s pretty for a dark skinned girl’…

    Ouch! He really went there?!?? 😯

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    Details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Derek J, Gay Issues, Instagram, Love and Relationships, Social Media, Twitter
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        Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for inviting me to host the Atlanta stop of her Modern Etiquette book tour! ✨

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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