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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)


  • Empire’s Gabourey Sidibe Opens Up About Her Weight Loss Surgery… (PHOTOS)

    Mar, 9 2017 | Written by ATLien

    Actress Gabourey Sidibe has been flaunting her dramatic weight loss online in quite a few selfies these days and now she’s finally come clean about having weight-loss surgery.

    The Empire star reportedly underwent bariatric surgery last year after battling depression, anxiety and bulima. Now, she’s opening up about her struggles in her new memoir, This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare and also speaks about it in a new interview with PEOPLE. Continue Reading…

    In News Empire, Gabourey Sidibe, Health & Wellness, Weight Loss, Women's Health
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    In The Tweets: Gabourey Sidibe Chimes in on Monique’s ‘Precious’ Drama + MoNique Responds…

    Mar, 5 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    As the ‘blackballing’ saga continues between Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels, Gabourey Sidibe is finally breaking her silence on the matter.

    Mo?Nique has been making the rounds since writing her Hollywood Reporter revealation about being blackballed (click HERE if you missed that) and at least one other actress she’s worked with has chimed in on her story.

    [READ: Sheryl Lee Ralph to Mo’Nique: Sometimes You Have to Just SHUT UP… (VIDEO)]

    While Mo’Nique commiserates in her ‘blackballing’ she’s making the best of it by telling her story to anyone who’ll listen. ?Mo?nique and director Daniels have been even gone?head to head in interviews over her?being blackballed from the industry after winning the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her role in Precious.

    [READ: He Say/She Say: Lee Daniels Weighs in On Mo’Nique’s Blackballing Claims + She Responds… (VIDEO)]

    Well, now her ‘Precious’ co-star, Gabourey Sidibe has spoken out about all the drama and it seems she feels that Mo’Nique’s lying.

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    Details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Gabourey Sidibe, Lee Daniels, Mo'nique
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    How Dreadful! Gabourey Sidibe Advised To QUIT Acting Because of “Image Conscious” Industry… [VIDEO]

    Apr, 29 2012 | Written by ATLien

    Before she rose to fame from her break out role in “Precious,” Gabourey Sidibe was a young unknown actress who had stars in her eyes when she met one of her big-screen idols.

    That pedestal came crashing down though, when Sidibe’s idol gave her some hard cold advice about making it in the movie industry, basically telling her to quit because she didn’t have the ‘look’!

    Sidebe appeared on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live a few days ago and when she hit the hot seat for host Andy Cohen’s “Plead the 5th” game, she made the startling revelation about the startling bit of advice given to her by a fellow actress she looked up to.

    Find out who had the audacity to tell someone to give up their dreams in the video below… Continue Reading…

    In News Gabourey Sidibe, Joan Cusack, Watch What Happens Live
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    Jennifer Hudson Turned Down “Precious” Role + Battles Her Former Self in New Weight Watchers Commercial ~ [VIDEO]

    Dec, 28 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Jennifer Hudson’s newest Weight Watcher’s commercial features her big and small self singing a duet of “I Believe in You & Me”.? The new ad spot aired during the X Factor finale last week.

    As you know, J-Hud has shed at least 80lbs since signing on with the popular diet company and dropped from a size 22 to a size 0, a feat some feel was reached with surgical assistance in addition to her eating habits.

    [READ: Does it Really Matter if Jennifer Hudson Had Weight Loss Surgery?]

    Jennifer has moved past the drama and even launched her very own Weight Watchers Diet Center in her hometown of Chicago and she appears to be getting smaller by the minute.

    She has wrote of her diet struggles in a new book, entitled, I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down, where she reveals she turned down the title role in the movie Precious because she didn’t want to be typecast as just another “fat” actress.

    Details PLUS watch J-Hud vocally battle her bigger self below… Continue Reading…

    In News Gabourey Sidibe, Jennifer Hudson, Weight Loss
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    Boo?d Up ~ Gabourey Sidibe and ?Boyfriend X?

    Jan, 10 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Gabourey Sidibe was photographed with her boyfriend recently and word on the curb is that she’s been hesitant to be seen with him.

    According to Fresh:

    Gabby was spotted over the weekend courtside at a New Jersey Nets game with her new man (whom she has jokingly referred to as ?Boyfriend X? in past interviews) looking crazy in love.

    ?He?s a regular guy working a regular job, and I?m scared to take him anywhere,? she tells Harper?s Bazaar magazine.

    That’s right Gabby. You shouldn’t take him anywhere anyway… he should be taking you! [Sidenote: With those cornrows I’d have to think twice about appearing in public with him too…]

    Anywhoo… they look happy so I’m happy for them!


    In Gossip,Hot Couples Boo'd Up, Gabourey Sidibe
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    John Legend & His Girlfriend Party With Ne-Yo & Precious… [PHOTOS]

    Jan, 6 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Singer John Legend celebrated his 32nd birthday last night with a party at RdV Lounge in New York. John and his boo, model Christine Teigen, seem like a real live couple as they cuddled and kissed on the dance floor all night long…

    Overkill..

    John was joined by singer Ne-Yo, Kardinal Offishell, Estelle, Rachel Roy and Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe. Photos below: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites Estelle, Gabourey Sidibe, John Legend, Ne-yo
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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. 

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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! 

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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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