May 23, 2013

Tuesday Snaps: ‘R&B Divas’ Cast Throw Viewing Parties

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Recently, the cast of ‘R&B Divas’ celebrated season two, with separate premiere viewing parties in Atlanta. We spotted folk like Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Phil Thornton, Peter Thomas, Tony Terry, Erica Dixon, Stacii Jae Johnson and Chanita Foster (Football Wives). Check out the photos. For more celebrity photos, along with the drama surrounding the cast, [...]




First Look: TV One’s ‘R&B Divas Atlanta’, Premiering May 1

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*TV One has just released a first look at “R&B Divas Atlanta,” premiering on Wednesday, May 1 at 10/9c with two new singers added to the original “R&B Divas” cast. As previously reported, Faith, Nicci, Monifah, Keke and Syleena are returning. Joining them this season will be LaTocha Scott of Xscape and veteran songstress Angie [...]




TV One Books ‘Family Time’; ‘R&B Divas’ Gets LA Spinoff

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*The reality series “R&B Divas,” which followed Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert-Daniels, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson and Keke Wyatt working together to produce a compilation album, begins production in Atlanta this month for a second season on TV One, and will be joined on the network by a spinoff series to take place in Los Angeles. [...]




R&B Divas Could Be Just What Reality Television Needs

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 *The ladies of “R&B Divas” are determined to change the pace of reality television by generating a positive alternative to shows like RHoA and all them other drama-filled shows about backstabbing and gossip. Starring singers Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert-Daniels, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson and Keke Wyatt, the new TV One reality series will follow the [...]




‘R&B Divas’ Most Watched Original Premiere in TV One History

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*TV One has scored big time with the premiere of its new reality series “R&B Divas.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The network today announced that the show, which follows Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert-Daniels, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson and Keke Wyatt as they work on a comeback, earned 479,000 viewers during its Monday, 10 p.m. [...]




‘R&B Divas’ Star Monifah on Daughter’s Reaction to her Girlfriend and Possibly Alienating Black Viewers – ‘We’ve Been Walking Around with Blinders On’

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*You’ve seen the clip – now hear what Monifah Carter of TV One’s new reality series “R&B Divas” has to say about her homosexuality, how she and her girlfriend are depicted on the show and what she thinks about her daughter’s unease regarding their relationship. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Monifah, who appeared with her [...]




Monifa’s Same-Sex Relationship a Hot Topic of ‘R&B Divas (Watch)

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*Whoa, “R&B Divas” is busting the same-sex relationships box wide open, in-yo-face. The new TV One reality show stars some of the hottest 90′s superstar singers: Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Monifah and KeKe Wyatt. It’s going to be a show full of surprises, but nothing like this. In the exclusive supertrailer, Monifah is [...]




Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan to Close Out Essence Music Fest

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*This summer’s Essence Music Festival is going to be a blast, especially with recently announced added performances. On Sunday July 8, divas Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin will blow audiences away with a powerful 60-minute set. Together Khan, Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson and KeKe Wyatt will perform a special tribute to [...]




Faith Evans Joins Four Other ‘R&B Divas’ in New TV One Reality Show

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*This summer, TV One will debut a new reality series strictly based on women in music. “R&B Divas” documents the real-life stories of five multi-talented singers including Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson and Keke Wyatt. (see photo below) The ladies have seen it all – ups, downs, success, and failures. As veterans [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Syleena Johnson Releases New CD ‘Chapter V: Underrated’

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*“My fans were my motivation,” said Grammy and Billboard Award nominee Syleena Johnson about her newest album, “Chapter V: Underrated,” on Shanachie. “I wanted to try something different. Johnson, known for her collaboration with Kanye West on “All Fall Down,” has worked with R. Kelly, Common, Jermaine Dupri and Twista. Also an actress and modeling, [...]




Angie Stone, Faith, Tweet, Syleena filming Reality Show

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*R&B veterans Syleena Johnson, Faith Evans, Tweet, Angie Stone and others will star in an upcoming reality show, “Diary of a Diva,” which will follow the lives and careers of the singers. Johnson, who recently released her fifth album, “Chapter V: Underrated” (Sept. 27), confirmed to both Soultrain.com and Billboard.com’s The Juice that the show [...]




Syleena Johnson Announces New Sound, New Album and New Look

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*R&B singer Syleena Johnson is changing just about everything for her new chapter/album Chapter 5: Underrated, including her illustrious hair! No pictures of her haircut have arisen yet, but the singer is bragging and boasting of something new coming from the depths of her sound. “Sounds are new! I can finally be myself and say [...]