'Love and Hip Hop New York Season 8 Reunion Part One Recap: "Baby News and Petty Drama Blues"

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For the first time on the season of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' Bri, Bianca, Dream Doll and Mariah Lynn were able to sit around each other without acting like teenage girls in a schoolyard. 

On part one of the season 8 reunion Anais and Richie D faced off. Rich tried to justify his pettiness when he revealed to Reuben that Anais showed her box to Jacquae. Anais brought her over the top antics to the stage but no matter what people say she's honest with herself. 

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Remy Ma had to put Bri in her place when she tried to defend her immature behavior during the show. Like she said, you can't say you are going to drag someone and then not expect them to react. During the final episodes of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' season 8 Bri made it appear as if she was trying to change but her behavior on the reunion showed the same Bri. Dream Doll and Mariah lynn managed to stay in their seats. Even Bianca was well-behaved. She was rocking that pink fur though! Safaree has rubbed off on his castmates!

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Yandy's mother-in-law Judy was probably one of the best dressed cast members on the stage. That white dress with the long spit and blonde hair had her looking like a video vixen. She made Dream Doll look like a nun! Mendeecees, Yandy's husband who is still incarcerated did a phone interview where he expressed his dislikeness for his mother's male friend Rob. He also expressed his displeasure with the way Yandy dress.  He feels she goes to far when she wears skimpy clothing. Yandy is a woman with curves. It doesn't matter what she puts on she's going to look good in it!

Also on part one of the reunion it was revealed that both Remy Ma and Lil Mo are expecting! Congrats to the new editions to the franchise!

Stay tuned for part two of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' reunion Monday on Vh1!

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'Love and Hip Hop New York' S8E15: "The Wrath of Bianca"

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After being excluded from the St. Martin trip Bianca had been feeling some type of way which ultimately led to the wrath of Bianca. Her feud with Brittany escalated to the point where others were forced to get involved.

During the St. Martin trip Bri and Mariahlynn squashed their beef and neither Dream Doll nor Bianca was happy with it. The attempt to get the girls to at least co-exist with one another didn't go so well for Yandy and Remy Ma. However, Bri took the initiative to bring Dream Doll and Mariah together hoping to end their beef and move forward. Although Dream Doll agreed to put things to rest Bianca wasn't so forthcoming.

When Mariah tried to get Bianca to call a truce with Bri Bianca declined. She even tried to get her to be apart of Safaree's remix to his song "Paradise". Bianca told Mariah that she would be apart of it but that turned out to be false hope. Not only did she go against her word she snapped out on Safaree and called Mariah trashy. Bianca continued on a war path when she approached DJ Webstar and blamed him for the beef between her and Bri. Even though DJ Webstar apologized for his part that still wasn't good enough for Bianca. 

So now that Bianca feels her friend has sided with the enemies she feels like she's by herself. What is the female rapper going to go now? Will she stay on the show or is her days of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' over?


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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'Love & Hip Hop New York': Is Amina Preganat With Peter's 10th Child?

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Earlier this week on 'Love & Hip Hop New York' Amina Buddafly revealed to Peter that she was pregnant and then had an abortion. This news came after Tara revealed to Peter that she was pregnant. In the latest news Tara and Amina could both be having another child with Peter being that Amina is now pregnant.

As reported by Reality Wives, it's been rumored that Amina is in fact pregnant with Peter's tenth child. Many are speculating that she was never pregnant in the first place or she was pregnant and decided to get an abortion but got pregnant again.

This is just all too much but it all seems like they planned this. It is not a coincidence that both are having Peter's baby again. This will be Tara's third child with Peter and Amina's second. Peter's oldest child Corey is 28 years old and his youngest is only 19 months. At age 48 it seems like Peter spends more time having children than he does taking care of them.

If Amina did lie about being pregnant what was her motive? All she did was make herself look like a fool on national television. Her mother must really be disappointed in her now. She is no better than Tara just as Tara is no better than her. All three of them deserve each other. They should all just live in one big house together. 
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'Love & Hip Hop New York' Season 6 Premiere: "Young B Joins Gwinin Fest Cypher"

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Monday on the premiere of 'Love & Hip Hop New York' season six Peter wakes up in Tara's bed. Rashida introduced her new job title as a music manager. Yandy showed interest in a new female artist. Rapper Papoose showed his wife Remy Ma just how much he had her back.

On the last reunion of 'Love & Hip Hop New York' it appeared that both Tara and Amina were done with Peter but apparently there's still a love triangle going on. Not only did Peter talk Amina into allowing him to move Tara in the same condo they reside in but they are still intimate with each other. Peter woke up in Tara's bed. He didn't tell Amina the truth about where she was nor did he tell Tara he and Amina were still together. What is it going to take for them to leave Peter alone and just co-parent? His love for Tara seems to be deeper than his love for Amina who should just go her way, be with her ex and forget about being married to Peter.

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Remy Ma who rocked the mic after serving six years in prison for assault is ready to get back into the game. Her husband rapper Papoose made sure his wife didn't do anything to cause her to go back to prison. While she and Rah Ali aka Rashida were talking Papoose entered the club to get his wife. Remy Ma felt like she was being controlled by Pap like she was controlled in prison. Later on Pap surprised Remy by taking her to a castle where they will have an official wedding. He also got down on one knee and proposed to her. Pap just wants his wife to stay on guard and don't get caught up in doing anything that could jeopardize her parole. Way to go Papoose!

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DJ Self put together what he called the Gwinin Fest Cypher which consisted of Moe and Lexi of the duo group BBOD (Bad B*****s On Deck), Young B featured on the single "Chicken Noodle Soup" and Mariah Lynn.

BBOD spit first. Mariah Lynn spit second and Young B kicked her verse last. Young B had the best flow. Her wordplay was intense. She definitely shut it down and she don't even have a record out on the radio yet. After the show Moe shared a few words with Young B and she stood her ground. As it turns out she and Moe got into a fight five years ago which caused Moe to get 15 stitches in her head. Young B reminded Moe what she's capable of. She never backed down. Yandy wasn't too impressed with Young B's behavior but some things you just can't avoid when it's in your face!

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When it was all said and done Yandy was ready to get back into business as a  music manager. She was also getting prepared to deal with her husband Mendeecees who was about to serve 8 years in prison. Yandy will be left alone raising three children while her husband is away. 

Yandy brought up the idea of moving into a bigger place but because of Mendeecees fines and restitution he's been ordered to pay they will have to wait. See, bet Yandy wish she would have moved when Mendeecees found a place last season but she wasn't ready. Now they have to wait longer. 

Rich Dollaz made his debut on the first premiere of the season but he was laying low. He and Yandy attended the Gwinin Fest Cypher together watching their possible competition. Now that Rah Ali is a manager which artist is going to come out on top, BBOD or Young B? We shall see!

Stay tuned for more 'Love & Hip Hop New York' Mondays on VH1!
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Mendeecees Harris Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

On Tuesday, December 1st reality star Mendeecees Harris of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' was sentenced to eight years in prison on drug trafficking charges.

As reported by Yahoo.com, in April the 37-year-old pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and process heroin and cocaine from 2005 to 2012 in Rochestor, New York. He took a plea deal which he will do two years less than the maximum sentence in a federal prison.

In addition to his sentencing Harris agreed to give up the $171,000 he made from VH1's 'Love and Hip Hop New York'. He is also giving up his 2011 Audi RB which is worth $111,000.

Harris and Yandy Smith married on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. The couple share two children together. Mendeecees has two other children from a previous relationship.

The new season of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' will premiere on Monday, December 14th.

Although Mendeecees has been sentenced, the viewers will see him on the episodes that led up to his sentencing.

Yandy who is now a mother of three, including lil Mendeecees is keeping a positive attitude throughout this personal matter. She is not the only reality star who has had to deal with her husband going to prison in the midst of the spotlight.

Apollo NIda of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' also husband of Phaedra Parks was sentenced to eight years in prison for idenity theft and bank fraud in September 2014. Phaedra caught a lot of backlash because she said she would not take their children to see Apollo while he was in jail.

Do you think Yandy should take their children to see Mendeecees in prison?
Would you take your children to see their mother or father in prison?
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