Evelyn Lozada Gets Some Life Coaching from Iyanla Vazant

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Following a tumultuous season of “Basketball Wives,” the release of her first book, and tying the knot with Chad  Johnson, Evelyn Lozada met IyanlaVanzant for a little workout and maybe some self evaluation.

“Hey everyone! I’m with Iyanla and can’t wait for you guys to see me on her show “Iyanla Fix My Life” on OWN in September,” Lozada confirmed with pictures from the taping. “Right now, I’m in my ZEN moment with Iyanla.”

As widely reported, Evelyn vowed to make some changes in her life following the fourth season of “Basketball Wives” where she was seen throwing a wine bottle at a cast member (among other things). Maybe this will be a great public way she can share her journey and growth with viewers.

The new series will show Iyanla working with women and their families, revealing secrets, truths, and emotions as she show families  how to “pull back the curtain on what is broken in our lives”. The first episode debuts September 15th on OWN.

Another Endorsement: Solange is the New Face of Madewell (J. Crew’s Sister Store)

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Solange recently signed on as the face of Madewell (J. Crew’s sister store). Pictures from the photoshoot were recently released.  Solange has really found her niche in the modeling, endorsement, and music world.  She has really come into her own, and has made a name for herself outside of the Knowles Clan/Brand.

LL Cool J Confronts Burglar In Los Angeles Home

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Rapper LL Cool J was involved in a confrontation with a burglar inside of his Los Angeles home earlier Wed. August 22.

According to TMZ.com, a burglar entered into LL’s Los Angeles home around 2 AM. The rapper, who stars as field agent Sam Hanna on the hit show “NCIS: Los Angeles,” was home at the time of the intrusion and went downstairs to confront the interloper.

A fight broke out between the two men and LL Cool J managed to detain suspect until the LAPD arrived.  The suspect, who suffered bumps and bruises, was promptly arrested and booked for burglary.

Bobbi Kristina Gets Inked Up

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Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon got some new inl and decided to show off their new tattoos.

Nene Reveals Shock at Secret Grandchild

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For months there have been rumors that NeNe’s son Bryson was expecting a baby and apparently everyone had heard the rumors except for NeNe.

NeNe tells In Touch

“I only found out about everything because I ran into Ashley when she was more than six months along. I said, ‘You look pregnant.’ And she said, ‘Hasn’t Bryson told you?’ But he hadn’t because he knew that I wouldn’t approve of him having a child so young.”

Bri’asia Bryant was born in June.

Lauryn Hill Hit With New Delinquent Tax Bill

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Former Fugees group member/rapper Lauryn Hill is facing new tax woes.  According to TMZ.com, the singer, who already owes $1.8 million in back taxes, is also being sued by the state of New Jersey.

According to the state, Lauryn Hill also failed to pay $446,336 in unpaid back taxes, for the year 2007.  In June, Lauryn Hill was charged with failing to pay federal taxes for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007.  In June of 2012, she plead guilty to x and now faces three years in prison.

Lauryn Hill is scheduled to be sentenced in November.

I’ve Been Here Before!! Chad Johnson’s Domestic Violence Batterers Certificate from 2001

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Leave it to good ole TMZ to find Chad Johnson’s Domestic Violence Batterers’ Treatment Program certificate.

 According to a status report from the program, Chad was cooperative and appeared to make good progress — but “struggled initially with accepting the need to make lifestyle changes as well as minimizing his past behavior.”

The report says Chad eventually came to terms with his problems — and his “risk to re-offend appears low.”

Rihanna’s ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ May Have Given OWN the Ratings Boost It Needed

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Oprah Winfrey is tooting her OWN horn today, announcing that her “Oprah’s Next Chapter” episode featuring Rihanna topped all key African American demos in its time period on all of broadcast and ad-supported cable, ranked No. 2 in all of primetime overall among ad-supported cable, and was No. 1 in its time period in women 18-49 among all broadcast and ad-supported cable.
A press release from OWN also points out that the episode “posted triple digit growth across the key demos versus year ago numbers, and was the second highest rated telecast in OWN history.

Following “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” the series premiere of new original series “Lovetown, USA” (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) featuring a unique social experiment on love, marked the network’s second highest series premiere ever in the key demo, behind only “Oprah’s Next Chapter” and tying “Ask Oprah’s All Stars.”

Additionally, the network states, OWN has notched its 31st consecutive week of total day growth across all key demos versus year ago numbers.

“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.”
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. debut – becoming the most watched original premiere in the history of the network.

Nearly 900,000 total viewers tuned in if you factor in the encore airings as well.

“We were confident in the quality of production and that the compelling storytelling deriving from the Divas’ willingness to present their lives so openly and honestly would result in an entertaining series,” said Toni Judkins, TV One EVP of Programming and Production. “We’re pleased that the ratings reflect the viewers’ interest in and support of the show and TV One.”

Wonya Lucas, TV One President and CEO added, “As TV One continues to invest in original programming that reflects the breadth and depth of true Black life, it is encouraging to see the strong viewer response to quality entertainment programming.”

New Music: Brandy – ‘Wildest Dreams’

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Brandy finds true love on “Wildest Dreams,” the second single from her RCA/Chameleon Records debut Two Eleven, due October 16.  The follow-up to the Chris Brown-assisted “Put It Down” was inspired by her real-life boyfriend Ryan Press.

According to Rolling Stone, Brandy’s album will feature contributions from Bangladesh on the Lykke Li-sampled “Let Me Go,” Mike WiLL Made It (“Do You Know”), Mario Winans (“Wish Your Love Away”), Rico Love and Jim Jonsin (“Hardly Breathing”), Hit-Boy (“White Flag”), and a potential duet with Frank Ocean on “Scared of Beautiful.”