Reality Tv: Recaps & Highlights Week of January 21-January 26

Love and Hip Hop New York:"No Truce For The Girls In Blue"

Bianca and Bri
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Well as we can all see Bianca and Bri will never be friends. After Yandy and Remy Ma tried to get Bianca, Bri, Dream Doll and Mariah Lynn to have a sit down things popped off between Bri and Bianca before it even began. Dream Doll was on Bri's team and Mariah Lynn was on Bianca's team
There was no getting through to these young ladies. The sit down turn into a throwdown so with that being said no truce for the girls in blue!

Love and Hip Hop Miami: "From Fashion Show To Ratchet Show"

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Cast of Love & Hip Hop Miami

Just when you thought things were back good between Shay and Pleasure P it wasn't long before it was interrupted by whom Shay called Mint Chocolate but her real name is Gabby. It all started when Gabby was feeding Pleasure some Pretty Ricky icecream. Shay walked in and threw icecream at them both hitting Gabby in the forehead. In the mix of the mixed flavors featuring brownsugar as Shay and french vanilla as Liz they decided to attend the fashion show where Prince the promoter was featuring his new clothing line called Royalty. In an instant it went from fashion show to ratchet show when Chinese Nikki threw a drink at Shay. Shay wasn't too happy about that but what goes around comes around.


Teen Mom OG: "Surprise"

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This week's episode was full of surprises. Amber revealed she was pregnant with her second child but is it with her new boo or her ex fiance Matt? While on a trip in Italy Michael, Farrah's father proposed to his girlfriend. Farrah appeared to be elated for her dad but not so much for her mother Debra and David. Sadly, while Taylor and Maci were celebrating there first year anniversary we learned Maci suffered from a miscarriage. Taylor didn't want to talk about the loss of their child and he had every right not to. It was family photo day for Tyler and Catelynn whose anxiety kicked in when she thought she lost her keys. After tracing her steps she still couldn't find them but suddenly they were found inside the stroller that she previously looked in. Surprise!


The Challenge Vendettas: "Bye Alicia"

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Alicia from The Challenge Vendettas

While Cory was the second male to be eliminated from The Challenge Vendettas there was definitely a target on Alicia's back shortly after. Guess they figured since he's gone and she didn't really have any friends there except for Natalie so she thought. Melissa who came in last in the challenge automatically was going into elimination. Without taking any time to elaborate Alicia was the initial target. When she found out she was chosen to go against Melissa she was hoping to come back and show she got what it takes to compete. She questioned Natalie on why she chose her thinking she was her friend but Natalie who too blind by Johnny's lust. Unfortunately, Melissa defeated Alicia who really didn't seem to be upset that she was leaving. Alicia was the second female eliminated from the game. Now she can be with her boo Cory. Bye Alicia!


Black Ink Crew: "Tatiana Is Here To Stay"

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Tatiana of Black Ink Crew

When Tatiana was firs t introduced to the crew she didn't get the best welcome. Young Bae and Donna wasn't feeling her after she came in trying to order them around. Young Bae grabbed Tatiana by her hair and Donna got some licks in but that was just round one. The second time Tatiana entered the shop she apologized for how she came in the first time. Donna wasn't feeling her still and she tried to attack her but this time she got bitched slapped by Tatiana. Later on Donna came up with a plan to get rid of Tatiana by getting Melody back. After Melody agreed to return to the shop Donna was happy and ready to terminate Tatiana. Before Melody announced that she will not be returning as manager Donna went after Tatiana for a third time causing Tatiana to leave the shop. Shortly afterwards Melody announced she would only be returning as a tattoo artist. Sky then went after Tatiana and rehired her. Sorry Donna, looks like Tatiana is here to stay!


60 Days In: "There's No Place Like Home"

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Jaclin of 60 Days In

There's nothing wrong with avoiding doing the wrong thing but when you begin to become combative with your superiors things can turn bad real quick. Jaclin who lost a child almost didn't make it past day one but she managed to stick it through this fr. Stephanie who is also in the program has been acting more like an inmate than participant. She the alcoholic beverage made up of different prescription drugs and fruity liquids. She also got into the selling prescription drugs for one of the inmates. Jaclin is dong the right thing by not partaking in any drug substances but that doesn't mean she can do whatever she wants. First she dyed items of hers including a scarf and the inmates in her dom with pink koolaid. She was told it was considered contraband and to take it off. Jaclin felt the officer was being racist because she was the only one who had to turn in her pink item. As if that wasn't enough when an officer ordered Jaclin to take items off the wall in the dorm she was talking back and then ordered to leave the dorm. Of course, there's nothing wrong with defending yourself but there are rules and Jaclin must understand she is in jail and there's no place like home.



Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta: "Can You Pay My Bills"

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Jhonni of Growing Up Hip Hop aTL

So Jhonni wants to be an artist but she can't let exotic dancing go. This is the same Jhonni from Love and Hip Hop New York who was once managed by Rich Dollaz. Now in Atlanta guess she's hoping her music career can pop off. With Deb as her manager she only wants the best for Jhonni but does Jhonni want it for herself is the question? After meeting with Jhonni Deb warned her that she had to make a choice on what she wanted to do and was under the impression she was going to stop dancing.When Deb got word that Jhonni had been dancing again she popped up at the club she was at and gave her and ultimatum. Jhonni told Deb dancing is how she pays her bills. What she should have said was Can you pay my bills?


The Rap Game: "Keep Your Head Up"

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The Rap Game Cast

This week's challenge was all about star power. Congrats to Jordan for making the number one spot two weeks in a row. Street Bud did his thang he had the most creative star power playing the guitar. Ricci Bitti could have ranked at  higher number had she rapped about her real life instead of a fantasy world. Rapunzel did a good job as well but Jordan did the best. Bri who was certain she came in at number one was the star of the bars. She has the best lyrical flow of the group but her only problem is looking down when she raps. During the video challenge with Keke Palmer she was all good using the skills she had learned in previous weeks to her advantage. Next time she does a video the best advice her manager can give her is to Keep Your Head Up.


Married To Medicine: "Know Your Place"

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Cast of Married To Medicine

This season on Married to Medicine Dr. Heavenly and her husband agreed to host this year's couple's trip. During the trip emotions ran high when deep issues involving the couples were brought up. Quad let it be known that she and her husband Greg is not in a good place while Toya made sure she made it known her husband masturbates more than he has sex with her. At any rate while they were getting along for the most part Toya decided to put Curtis to the test. Now it's bad enough he was even on the trip after what he did to Dr. Jackie but Dr. Simone felt she should be there. While the couples were ready to sit down and talk Toya attempted to sit on Curtis lap and he didn't refuse. His biggest mistake was welcoming her into his lap and Toya's mistake was initiating it in the first place. In this case they were both wrong. In some cases you should know your place!



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Karlie Redd And 'Black Ink' Ceasar Dating?

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Ceasar of 'Black Ink Crew' and Karlie Redd of 'Love and Hip Hop Atlanta

As we all know and heard Ceasar and Dutchess of 'Black Ink Crew' have officially broken up. While it's been well known that Dutchess has already moved on, Ceasar has a new boo too!

On the show 'Black Ink Crew' following his break up with Dutchess we saw Ceasar booed up with a new chick named tattoo baby. But she was just a rebound because apparently he has moved on to another reality star, Karlie Redd of 'Love and Hip Hop Atlanta'.

During an interview on the Ed Lover show Karlie revealed that she and Ceasar are not having sex. Yes, Karlie Redd is celibate!

According to the reality star and entrepreneur, she is not ready to jump in between the sheets with Ceasar just yet.

"I want to make sure that this relationship is real because we're both in the limelight and people are watching under a microscope," she said. "Because of that, I just want to make sure it's real."

 Karlie who was seen with her ex Yung Joc on the new season of 'Love and Hip Hop Atlanta', also dated singer Lyfe Jennings and former 'Love and Hip Hop Atlanta' star Benzino.

Since things didn't work out with her previous beaus will Ceasar be the one to put a ring on it?

We shall see!


Tamara M. Anderson
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'Black Ink Crew': "Did Dutchess Cheat On Ceasar?"

Ceasar and Dutchess of 'Black Ink Crew'

It was in 2015 when Ceasar and Dutchess of 'Black Ink Crew' got engaged. Unfortunately, the tattoo artist love birds reportedly broken up last November. As we seen on this season of the reality tv series it was revealed that Ceasar had a secret baby. Although Ceasar denied the accusation, Dutchess believed it to be true after he failed to meet up with her to discuss the matter. Dutchess then went to Ceasar crib to get some of her belongings where she noticed some nude pics and messages from other females on Ceasar computer. Is that what pushed Dutchess over the edge?

Whatever the case may be it seems as though Dutchess has already moved on. According to reports, Dutchess has been seen out in public with her new boo NFL player Zach Sanchez but rumor has it that the female tattoo artist also allegedly cheated on Ceasar while they were engaged.

In the caption below the unknown male Dutchess allegedly dated outed her on Instagram: 

So if this was suppose to occur in June of 2016 that would mean Ceasar wasn't the only one dipping on the side.


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'Black Ink Crew': "Dutchess Takes Over Black Ink 113"

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The season has just began and there's chaos and confusion already at Black Ink 113. Ceasar appointed his cousin Teddy as the manager but as it turns out he couldn't handle running the all girl tattoo shop as he set out to do.

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Young Bae of 'Black Ink Crew'

From the time Teddy was put in position he started making big moves.First he put a stripper pole in the front of the store. Then he turned Ceasar's office into what he called the Boom Boom room. He hired a new female artist named Young Bae and another artist whom Dutchess and Ceasar previously turned down named Tiffany.

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Teddy of 'Black Ink Crew'

 After having a fight with Ceasars new assistant named Kitty, Young Bae heard a rumor about Tiffany talking about her and she addressed it but not in a professional manner. Too bad that wasn't the only bad thing happening at the shop. When Ceasar and Dutchess arrived at the shop on 113th he was greeted with an extremely high light bill for $3900. He was even more pissed when he learned about the fight between new tattoo artists Young Bae and Tiffany and his office had been transformed into a sex domain.

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Dutchess Lattimore of 'Black Ink Crew'

To make matters worse Ted was no where to be found which only made Ceasar more furious. Before the boss man left the shop he dismissed Ted and placed Dutchess in charge of running 'Black Ink 113'. Too bad so sad for Sky! Did Ceasar make the right choice by putting Dutchess in charge?

In other news Richard formerly known as O S**t proposed to his girlfriend NIkki and she said yes!

Congrats to Richard and Nikki on their engagement and good luck to all the females at Black Ink 113. You are going to need!

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'Black Ink Crew Chicago' Season Episode 1&2: "King Louie Guest Stars, Van Gets Out Of Jail"

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On the premiere of 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' secrets were revealed, Ryan was blindsided and Kat and Charmaine got into a physical confrontation. Two well-known Chicago celebrities stopped by 9Mag and a new tattoo artist was introduced. Van was released from jail and the real Chris Gardner  got tatted up.

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Charmaine, Ryan, Kat and Don of
Black Ink Crew Chicago

In the first episode of 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' rapper King Louie stopped by to get tatted but not by Ryan or Phor. When King Louie said he was getting tatted by Kat, Ryan was surprised. He had no idea that Kat was tattooing clients upstairs. Ryan approached Phor and Kat in regards to the rent. They both informed him that they wasn't aware they had to pay for Van's half. While Kat was expressing herself to Ryan, Charmaine took it upon her self to remove Kat's things. Kat wasn't having it so she attacked Charmaine. Ryan made it clear to Kat that she didn't have to no longer be in the shop since she was doing shadiness business upstairs.

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Rapper King Louie
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Meanwhile Don and Ashley went shopping to furnish their new home. Although they appeared to be in a good place that will all be shattered real soon. Danielle and Charmaine found out Don was dipping out on Ashley with another woman and there could be another baby. Don shared this information with his brother Phor and decided to take a DNA test. Ashley doesn't know yet but when she finds out Charmaine is going to be the first motherly suspect on her list.

In the second episode of 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' Ryan hired a new tattoo artist named Junior. It was a shocking to all the employees but Danielle took it personal. As soon as Kat stopped by she ran to Kat and revealed that a new artist had taken her spot and Charmaine threw her drawings in the garbage. Danielle who is suppose to be Charmaine's cousin had Kat's back all the way. Maybe she missed the part where Kat chose to leave the shop and do her own thing. What else is Ryan suppose to do if his artists are not paying their share? Charmaine should have stayed out of it but she didn't so Kat attacked her again. Charmaine may have been wrong for touching Kat's items but where was Danielle, Charmaine's cousin, when Kat was attacking her. How can you defend one wrong act but not the other?

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Van released from jail on
Black Ink Crew Chicago

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Van and friends of
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Before Van who went to jail towards the end of the first season was released, Ryan and Charmaine took his daughter shopping at AKIRA. Charmaine wanted her to be the mini version of her while Ryan was trying to keep her conservative and appropriate for her father. When it was time to go get Van, everyone including Kat was on the Chicago prison bus. As soon as Ryan spotted Van across the street they all ran to greet him with hugs.There were drinks and strippers ready to show him what he's been missing. Despite all the chaos that was going on between Ryan, Kat and Charmaine they were all excited to have Van back. 


Also on the premiere of 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' Chicago Bears linebacker Lamar Houston and the real Chris Gardner stopped by 9Mag. Just in case people don't know, actor Will Smith played Chris Gardner in the movie 'Pursuit of Happiness' with his son Jalen Smith who played Chris Gardner Jr.

The new season of 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' has just begun. Catch up with the reality series Mondays on Vh1!

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;Black Ink Crew' Season 4, Ep. 5: "Ceaser Wants Dutchess To Sign Pre-nup"

This week on 'Black Ink Crew' Ceaser meets with Med about buying Ink 124. Sky writes her sons a letter. Ceasar talks to Dutchess about a pre-nup and he and Puma meet again.

Ceasar is having mixed feelings about moving to North Carolina. He doesn't like to see Dutchess cry so he gave in to what she wanted. When they returned to New York, Ceas met up with Med in regards to buying Ink 124. Although Ceas wanted to buy it he turned down Med's offer. Ceas wants to please Dutchess but is he setting himself up for disaster?

Things got even worse when Ceas brought up having a pre-nup. Dutchess quickly went from being calm and sweet to the wicked witch of the east. She hit below the belt when she told ceas that Black Ink is barely kicking rocks. She claims she helped Ceas bring up Black Ink, forgetting about how she became a better tattoo artist. But Dutchess knows how to get what she wants from Ceas. She pulled out her crocodile tears and he gave in once again.

While Sky was struggling with being without her two sons she took her friends advice and wrote them a letter. Sky was very emotional while writing her words down on paper. One can only imagine how hard it was for her to do but she did it!

Meanwhile Ceasar and Puma finally met up for the first time after the fight at Fashion Week. Ceasar who had intentions on talking to Puma couldn't get passed the fact that Puma and his crew jumped on him. To him he didn't feel he had a fair fight. Ceas challenged Puma by telling him he was going to give him what he didn't give to him. He told Puma to stand up. Puma stood up and Ceas swung on him repeatedly til security stepped in. Puma didn't get a lick in. As a matter of fact he wasn't even trying to fight Ceasar. Is it because he can't or he just felt he deserved to get his a** whipped!

Tune in to 'Black Ink Crew' Mondays on VH1!
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'Black Ink Crew Chicagp' Coming Soon To VH1

Coming soon to VH1 is 'Black Ink Crew Chicago'! 

While many have become accustomed to 'Black Ink Crew' in New York, VH1 has put a spin on things by adding a new city to the mix. 

The cast for 'Black Ink Crew Chicago' includes Ryan who is the owner of 9Mag, tattoo artists Kat and Phor, Charmaine who is the event planner, Phor's little brother, Don, Danielle who is the receptionist and Van who happens to be a rival of Ryan's. 

'Black Ink Crew' in New York started out with Ceasar, Puma, Oh S**t, Sassy, Alex, Teddy, Walter and Dutchess. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances Alex is no longer on the show. Sky and Donna are the latest editions who have been added to the series.

'Black Ink Crew Chicago' is set to premiere on October 26th on VH1!
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'Black Ink Crew' Season 4: "Will Ceasar Give Dutchess What She Wants"

This week on 'Black Ink Crew' Dutchess and Ceasar went to North Carolina to look at a new home. Max confronts Oh S**t. Quani says good bye to New York and Sky tries to get Puma to man-up!

Dutchess has big dreams! She wants to move back to North Carolina and start her own tattoo shop. Ceasar who is on a different page doesn't want to make a living in the south.

During their visit Ceas and Dutchess went to see about a home. Dutchess liked the home right away but Ceas wasn't feeling it. Ceas acknowledges he may have money not enough to afford a $2 million dollar home. Will Ceasar give Dutchess what she wants or will he continue to fulfil his dreams and build an empire in New York?

Donna who was fired from the shop after a verbal altercation between her and Ceasar was working on her tattooing skills. She met up with Oh S**t outside her and Max apartment to show him her work. Max didn't appreciate Donna bringing her ex to his place of residence. He felt if they were just friends that he should have been inside instead of outside. Maybe out of respect Donna didn't bring him on the inside but he did have a valid point. An ex is an ex and that's where he should stay!

Sadly, Quani, Puma's wife decided she had enough of the drama in New York and moved to Atlanta. Before Puma said good-bye to his family Sky gave him some words of advice. She told Puma he and Ceasar need to fight. In the upcoming episode he will meet up with Ceasar. From the look of things the two settle their differences with their fists!

Stay tuned for more 'Black Ink Crew' Mondays on Vh1!
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'Black Ink Crew Season 3, Episode 14: "Bad News At The Water Park"

This week on 'Black Ink Crew' Sky's fun at the water park came to a halt when Dutchess revealed bad news. Just when Sky thought she and Teddy really had something she found out he had sexual relations with a rival mixie.

Dutchess who calls herself a queen is the queen of messy boots. She is a true drama queen. She claim she told Sky because she's her friend but what friend would pick that moment in time to do such a thing. Dutchess knew Sky was going to be in a funk. How can you still have fun when you hear something like that?

However, on another note before Ceasar decided to be so generous he and Donna had it out from the shop to the streets. Ceasar felt Donna was being disrespectful because she wasn't listening so he continued to talk down to her with no remorse for her feelings. Donna defending herself as best she could but when Ceas called her a b***h that was the beginning of a new war.

Donna immediately called her new boyfriend Max who was ready to come after Ceasar until once again messy Dutchess got involved. Dutchess called Max and gave him the run down on Donna to the point where he turned against her. 

Now we all know that if a dude called Dutchess a b***h she would have told Ceas and he would have tried to fight the dude. How is him calling Donna a b***h any different?
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