NeNe Leakes To The Real Housewives of Atlanta: See Ya!

NeNe Leakes will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the upcoming ninth season. 

There’s been a lot of mixed reports about whether Leakes would be participating on the next season of the reality hit, but she has now set the record straight. 

Her days of being one of the housewives are behind her and she’s moving on. 

This is a huge blow to the series as Leakes has got to be the best person on it. 

She can effortlessly create drama out of nothing and the show will not be the same without her. 

NeNe has left before, so there’s every reason to believe that she could pop back up in a future season. 

With Leakes out of the show, would producers really approach someone else to stop by for a return visit?

It sounds that way. 

Leakes revealed that she thinks Kim Zolciak-Biermann could be set to appear in her place. 

What a crazy turn of events. Right?!

“I heard once they couldn’t work their deal out with me, they went to Kim Zolciak,” Leakes revealed.

This makes it sound like Kim was second best for producers, but NeNe was quick to back her claim up.

“I’m just telling you the truth!”

Everyone appeared to be stunned by the declaration. 

NeNe knows she is a draw with viewers. 

That’s why she was wheeling and dealing to get a huge pay rise a few months ago if she returned.

Leakes went on to explain that she she only wanted to guest star on the show here and there, but a deal could not be reached. 

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“When we couldn’t work the deal out on me making appearances, then they went to Kim to work the same thing, I suppose,” Leakes said.

“I’m assuming she took it.”

Fans would no doubt settle for a return from Kim, but there’s one huge thing that would hold all of this up: Kim is leaving Atlanta. 

Yes, with Kroy Biermann signing with the Buffalo Bills, it means a change in locale for the couple. 

This certainly throws a wrench in that theory. 

Now, there is every possibility she could pop up every so often, but her appearances wouldn’t make much sense if she doesn’t even live in Atlanta. 

The last time Kim was seen on the show, she stormed out of a lunch date with the ladies after a huge argument. 

It wasn’t the best exit, but it was thrilling to watch it all play out. 

Maybe she has unfinished business. 

Nene Leakes Returns To RHOA: “Yes, B–ches, I am Back!”

There’s no telling what would go down if she was to return to the show, but might it spell the end for Don’t Be Tardy?

Ratings were sinking for Zolciak’s reality series, so maybe she could return to try and stay in the public eye for longer. 

A new season of Don’t Be Tardy kicks off next week, but there’s no definite answer as of yet whether it will serve as a swan song for the reality series. 

The show has its moments, but it isn’t all that. 

It can be tedious to watch. 

Leakes closed off her chat about the show with some words about Kim. 

Well, as nice as Leakes could muster. 

“I think it’s going to be really odd,” she admits.

“Kim hadn’t been around the show for a while. It’s going to be odd having Kim back. But I think the fans want to see her though.”

What do you think about this? 

Should Kim return?

Hit the comments below!

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NeNe Leakes: How Much Does She Owe In Taxes?

NeNe Leakes is one of those reality TV stars who pops up everywhere. 

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star has a knack for saying it like it is and that’s no doubt what got viewers to fall in love with her. 

She’s practically the star of the bravo series. She knows how to work the cameras to create a drama-filled storyline for the show. 

It’s sort of her thing. There was some word that she would be getting her own spin-off series, but Bravo execs want her to remain with the show that made her a household name. 

That’s what happens when you have one person who is capable of carrying the show on their own because of the amount of drama they create. 

Leakes has never been one to keep quiet about being rich, but it seems like her fortunes are changing for the worst. 

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Leakes and her husband, Greg, owe at least $ 870,000 in unpaid taxes. 

Why would the couple have that much outstanding if they weren’t in a good situation financially?

Might they become the latest stars of the Real Housewives franchise to have tax issues? 

Somewhere, Bravo execs must be writing into contracts that the stars need to not pay taxes to get attention. 

It’s crazy!

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There’s also word that Greg has not paid a tax lien that’s been outstanding since 2012, but why is he not paying up?

We’ll probably never know. 

Leakes would be best sticking around RHOA. It’s a steady pay check. 

Why would she want to leave all the drama behind?

Viewers love her and the producers know it. 

Losing her would be a huge blow to the reality series. 

Would you watch the show without her?

Hit the comments!

NeNe Leakes: Will She Appear on The Real Housewives of Atlanta?

NeNe Leakes is pulling out all the stops to ensure that she’s getting what she deserves if she were to sign up for The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 9. 

She might have only been part of the previous season as a part-time cast member, but it’s clear that she is the one that viewers tune in for. 

Leakes, after all, is pretty much everywhere and she kind of deserves a good pay check if she’s such a huge presence on the show.

“NeNe has a lot of production deals in the works,” a source close to the 48-year-old reality star told Radar Online. 

This doesn’t come as a huge shock. When you have someone who can effortlessly pull in the viewers, why wouldn’t you try and milk it?

It should also come as no surprise that NeNe was walking away with nearly $ 2 million per season for the reality hit. This some of money is way higher than the rest of the ladies on the series. 

If the others want to come close to that pay check, they are going to need to give us a reason to watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta online.

Producers obviously know that the chances of that happening are slim, so that’s why they continue to pursue NeNe because they know the show won’t be the same without her input.

The thing is, NeNe knows perfectly well that she’s a hot property, so that makes negotiations tough. 

Sticking with one show for so long has got to get a little tedious after a while, so it’s only natural that Leakes would be weighing up her options away from the franchise, this source adds:

“And that is what she wants to do, more than just be a housewife but she knows where her money comes from and it comes from Bravo.”

The star can easily work whatever material she’s given in order to turn it into a story that will resonate with the masses that watch the program. 

“NeNe is not dumb. She does exactly what needs to be done on RHOA,” the insider explained to Radar.

“She is not afraid to fight with anyone and her take on every story is what the fans want. No one cares about the random ladies on the show.

“NeNe is the one they tune in to watch. So she will be back, earning the big bucks and laughing all the way to the bank.”

So… that’s that then. There’s no official confirmation as of yet about her return, but the consensus is that if producers add enough zeros onto her check she’ll be back. 

Do you think she’s worth mega bucks?

NeNe Leakes Flaunts Massive Weight Loss in New Bikini Pic!

NeNe Leakes has always been known for her curves.

But the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star is looking decidedly tinier this week on Instagram, where she shared a recent pic of herself in a string bikini.

Fans gushed over her apparent weight loss, extolling her new figure and wanting to know her secret.

And Leakes answered.

The reality star shared some of her slim down tips with E! News.

“My biggest problem has always been and will always be that I work all day and forget to eat and then I eat late at night with some cocktails,” she said.

“And I don’t eat breakfast! Lately, I’ve been trying to be good and eat something small for breakfast to kick start my metabolism and I’m eating smaller dinners earlier in the evening.”

She says it’s important to first identify your weaknesses and triggers before coming up with a plan of attack.

“We all know what our weaknesses are and what we overindulge in so it’s all about being mindful about what we eat and PORTION CONTROL,” she continued.

“That’s the key…because hunni, we like to eat!

“And having to deprive myself of anything is a no-no for a girl like me!

“Summer fun and sun is right around the corner so that’s a great motivator for me!”

NeNe has never been short on confidence.

Last year, she showed off her curves in a yellow two-piece, and included the hashtags #ageless and #shesgotit in the caption.

There’s still no word on whether her rumored reality show with Kim Zolciak is a go, but if it is, it’s sure to be one bodacious bikini bonanza.

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Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes Reality Show: Could It Still Happen?

Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes are refusing to give up on their dream.

Or… at least on another way for them to make lots of money on a Bravo television show.

Indeed, several months after the possibility of a Zolciak and Leakes reality show appeared to be dead, sources tell TMZ that the two women are anxious to move it off life support.

The series would track Kim and NeNe, former co-stars and rivals on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, on a cross-country road trip.

The project has been tentatively titled “Road to Riches” and it would undoubtedly include wacky, scripted adventures for the stars to embark on.

Zolciak, however, does not want to be away from her children for an extended period of time, which is one of the main reasons why the series has not yet received a green light.

When the idea was nixed last summer, both famous women were heavily involved in other projects.

But those projects are either over or nearing completion these days; hence revived talk of how Zolciak and Leakes could turn their pretend friendship into the next big Bravo series.

Would you tune in to see NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak hitting the road?

Who would drive? Where would they go? Why should anyone care about these people?

We’ll keep readers apprised as chatter grows stronger surrounding this proposed project.

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Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes Reality Show: Could It Still Happen?

Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes are refusing to give up on their dream.

Or… at least on another way for them to make lots of money on a Bravo television show.

Indeed, several months after the possibility of a Zolciak and Leakes reality show appeared to be dead, sources tell TMZ that the two women are anxious to move it off life support.

The series would track Kim and NeNe, former co-stars and rivals on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, on a cross-country road trip.

The project has been tentatively titled “Road to Riches” and it would undoubtedly include wacky, scripted adventures for the stars to embark on.

Zolciak, however, does not want to be away from her children for an extended period of time, which is one of the main reasons why the series has not yet received a green light.

When the idea was nixed last summer, both famous women were heavily involved in other projects.

But those projects are either over or nearing completion these days; hence revived talk of how Zolciak and Leakes could turn their pretend friendship into the next big Bravo series.

Would you tune in to see NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak hitting the road?

Who would drive? Where would they go? Why should anyone care about these people?

We’ll keep readers apprised as chatter grows stronger surrounding this proposed project.

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NeNe Leakes: Getting HUGE Raise to Return to RHOA?!

The title of highest-paid Housewife NeNe Leakes has changed hands several times over the years, but if the latest news about NeNe Leakes’ newest contract is true, then Queen NeNe may be reigning supreme for quite some time.

There have been reports of NeNe being “forced” to return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but with the amount of cash producers are offering up, we doubt they had to do much arm-twisting.

According to Radar Online, there are still some details to iron out, but NeNe is on the verge of signing a deal for $ 2.5 million a season, which would make her by far the most well-compensated Housewife in the franchise.

“NeNe is always a ratings plus for the show,” an insider tells the site. “And the producers want to make sure the show stays strong. The reason it stays strong is NeNe, so they’re throwing money at her.”

The deal would bring NeNe a $ 500,000 pay raise. That’s more than most Housewives make in a season, but producers feel Ms. Leakes is worth it, as RHOA suffered lackluster ratings this season – except when NeNe made a cameo.

“Kim [Fields] was not good,” the source says. “The show needed NeNe to make her interesting, and they know that.”

Unfortunately for the network, NeNe is no slouch at the bargaining table:

“NeNe always holds out for as much money as she can get,” the insider claims. “She will string the Bravo people along forever in order to cash in. She’s no dummy.”

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NeNe Leakes: FORCED to Return to RHOA??

Last Sunday, NeNe Leakes made a surprise return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, which caused everyone’s faces to fall to the floor.

“Yes, bitches, I am back!” exclaimed NeNe, who had left the show after season seven.

Apparently the episode did pretty great, because now the show’s executives want her back full time. 

So much so that they are blackmailing her, according to a new report by Radar Online.

When asked to return, NeNe refused, as she wishes to pursue other endeavors.

The Bravo execs were none to happy with her answer and reportedly got the bigwigs at NBC Universal to threaten to take away NeNe’s new co-hosting gig at E!’s Fashion Police unless she commits to Housewives.

NBC Universal is the parent company to both Bravo and E!, so they’re really pulling the strings. And acting like jerks.

“NeNe loves being a part of Fashion Police, but the network is ready to cut ties if she doesn’t agree to their terms,” a source told Radar.

Easily the show’s most famous Housewife, Bravo realizes that the show just isn’t the same without NeNe.

“Bravo execs want to bring NeNe back full time next year,” a source told Radar. “The fans miss NeNe and even though there is tons of drama this year without her, with her back, it would just take the show to the next level.”

However, NeNe wants to move on to bigger and better things.

“NeNe seems to think she is better than doing reality television and has moved on from RHOA,” said the source. “Going back would be a step back in her plan to become a global brand.”

Now that this cat is out of the bag, will NBC Universal reconsider?

If fans know NeNe was doing RHOA against her will, would they boycott the show?

Ehhh, doubt it.

Nene Leakes Returns To RHOA: "Yes, B--ches, I am Back!"

"Pick your faces up off the floor, she"s back."

Those are the words of a woman glad to be back on her home turf.

This Sunday, Nene Leakes returns to The Real Housewives of Atlanta after leaving after season seven to pursue other endeavors.

During her time out from RHOA, Leakes has been involved with E!"s Fashion Police, played Mama Morton on Broadway"s Chicago, and duked it out with the ladies from The View.

"I felt like season seven was really hard.  I felt like there were times when I felt really ganged up on.  

"Imagine all of you girls coming at one person at a table," Leakes explained to the co-hosts back in November.

"I can handle myself, Whoopi," she said to Goldberg.  "You know me.  But, it"s not cool.  It"s not fair for everybody to come at you at once, and to make you appear to be something that you"re not."

Leakes has never closed the door on the franchise, which turned her into a huge star – she reportedly made over $ 1 million per season.

"Housewives have been very good to me.  It"s opened up many doors and opportunities for me," Leakes said on the show. 

Watch Leakes" return on January 17th"s episode at 8pm on Bravo.

 

 

NeNe Leakes Slams The View on Watch What Happens Live

Last month, Nene Leakes appeared on The View as part of her press tour for Chicago The Musical (Leakes currently plays Mama Morgan on the Broadway production).

It wasn"t the best time ever, though.  Leakes tweeted (then later deleted) that the group of women were a bunch of "mean girls turning up their noses, looking u up & down as if u don’t belong."

Last night, Leakes appeared on Watch What Happens Live, and Andy Cohen wanted to know exactly what went wrong.

"I didn"t see any of those ladies on the panel until I actually walked on the panel, and I felt like they weren"t kind to me," Leakes recalled.

Viewers noticed that Joy Behar was rather unpleasant when Leakes came onstage, accusing her of being too rough with her playful slaps and appearing visibly annoyed with Leakes didn"t want to talk much about her new home.

"It was more than Joy," Leakes explained. "Now, Joy definitely was throwing a lot of shade, but there was someone else on the panel that threw shade as well, as far as looking me up and down."

Who?!

"Now we were live, so as far as what the cameras shot or [showed], I don"t know," Leakes said.  "It didn"t show everything, but I can tell you there were a couple of people on that panel who were very shady."

Again, WHO?!

Leakes alleged that Raven-Symone gave her "real nasty-like" looks.

"First of all, I was invited to their show. I was there to promote Chicago and other things. They asked me to bring pictures of my home there, and I brought the pictures they had asked me to bring," Leakes told Cohen.

"They just weren"t kind. They did not have nice manners."

Leakes has no time for you women. Go to a spa and chill the f— out immediately.

I know all of them are tired," Leakes said. "Their hairstyles are tired. Their makeup is tired. You know, whatever."

Ryan Gosling, Nene Leakes and More: Star Sightings 11.24.15

While you were counting how many anti-anxiety meds it would take to tolerate your mother this Thanksgiving, we rounded up photos of your favorite celebrities doing this, that and other other thing.

Elizabeth Olsen helped announced the nomination for the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards, while Prince William attended the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.

1. Lady Gaga Shops in Camden Town, North London

Lady Gaga popped into a shop in Camden Town before heading into a North London studio on November 24th, 2015.

2. Kris Jenner: Caped At LAX

Kris Jenner wears a plaid shirt under a cape at LAX on November 23rd, 2015.

3. Elizabeth McGovern: 43rd International Emmy Awards

‘Downton Abbey’ star Elizabeth McGovern at the 43rd International Emmy Awards in New York on November 24th, 2015.

4. NeNe Leakes: First Night In ‘Chicago’

NeNe Leakes makes her debut as Mama Morton in the Broadway musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City on November 23rd, 2015.

5. Elizabeth Olsen: 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Press Conference

Elizabeth Olsen (and John Boyega, not pictured) announced the 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations in Hollywood on November 24th, 2015.

6. Ryan Gosling: "The Big Short" New York Premiere

Ryan Gosling at ‘The Big Short’ premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York on November 23rd, 2015.

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Nene Leakes: The View Co-Hosts Are A Bunch of "Mean Girls"

Nene Leakes can hold her own, especially when it comes to a group of opinionated women.

The reality star will join the Broadway cast of Chicago as Mama Morton, and yesterday made an appearance on The View as part of her press tour.

Things didn’t go as swimmingly as one may have hoped, though.

“Just sat down with a bunch of mean girls turning up their noses, looking u up & down as if u don’t belong,” Leakes tweeted (then later deleted before Us Magazine grabbed the quote).

The Tweets and Instagrams that followed were positive, showing no trace of animosity that was clearly visible during her segment.

Things started off fine as Leakes hugged each of the ladies, playfully hitting Joy Behar as she took her seat at the table.

“Stop it!” Behar joked (I think).  “If I got a black a blue mark, I’m gonna sue your ass!” 

That right there set the tone of the appearance.

While Leakes talked about leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta, ​as well as her new six-bedroom home, Behar sat there with a look on her face that said, “I’m over this.”

The other women, including Candace Cameron-Bure, did their best to keep the interview moving, but the tension between Leakes and Behar was palpable.

When Leakes showed photos her Atlanta home, the ladies wanted to know where the eff all the furniture was.

“Where’s the furniture, Nene!” Whoopi Goldberg asked

“I didn’t want to show you guys pictures of my furniture,” Leakes said, citing security reasons.

Behar pressed on about why showing furniture would pose a security risk, then gave up because it was a losing battle.

Watch the clip below to soak up the tension.

NeNe Leakes SLAMS The View … ON The View

NeNe Leakes: Headed Back to Atlanta! (Or Jamaica, But Still!)

NeNe Leakes just cannot quit The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Even if NeNe Leakes recently said that she quit The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

It’s unclear just how much of Leakes we’ll on Season 8 of this believed Bravo franchise, but the network itself has confirmed that she’s coming back.

And TMZ has reported that she shocked fellow cast members by showing up for a retreat in Jamaica.

None of the ladies knew Leakes was coming, many of them reacted in speechless shock and there you have it. That’s exactly what producers were aiming for, we’re sure.

“This was definitely a hard decision for me,” Leakes told People Magazine in June of her departure, explaining:

“Me and my husband [Gregg] have been going back and forth on it for weeks now. But my contract is up and I just think this is the right time.

“This is my opportunity to spread my wings and do different things.”

Leakes, of course, has enjoyed extended roles on programs such as The New Normal and Glee.

She’s one of the most successful Real Housewives cast members of all-time.

But that doesn’t mean she can stay away from the Bravo spotlight, especially not when faced with some cold, harsh cash to make an appearance.

According to TMZ, producers called in NeNe with a major offer because storylines for Season 8 were so boring without her.

She accepted because, again, money. But also because shooting did not interfere with her new game show role.

Look for her episode to air toward the end of the season.