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

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Jonathan, Reuben, Anais, James R of Love and Hip Hop New York

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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Cast of Love and Hip Hop New York S8

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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Bri, Dream Doll, DJ Self, Remy Ma of Love and Hip Hop New York

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 Miami' S1Ep10 Finale Recap: "Bobby Lytes and Girl Fights"

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On the finale of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' Bobby Lytes gets back in his cousin Trina's good graces. Trick changes his mind about giving Joy a divorce. Amara and Veronica's beef escalates. Shay confronts Joy and Gunplay goes to rehab.

Last week Bobby Lytes' felt Trina's wrath following the interview he did where he was talking about his cousin in a negative way. Tip convinced Bobby to apologized to Trina before she hit the stage. Trina excepted Bobby's over the top apology. Maybe now she will help him get to where she's at in the music industry.

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In the beginning of this season of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' Veronica, Amara and Steph started out as friends. That friendship was tested when Young Hollywood came into the picture. On this episode Amara was talking to JoJo about Vega when Steph popped up and then came Vega and Young Hollywood. Vega came in taking jabs at Amara which ultimately turned into a screaming match until they both began to fight. When it was all said and done Vega questioned Steph's loyalty. All of this chaotic nonsense over a wig caused friend to turn into frienmies!

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JoJo and Amara Love and Hip Hop Miami

In the mix of things Trick Daddy who agreed to give Joy a divorce all of a sudden changed his mind because he didn't want her to be happy without him. Trick also revealed to Trina that it was Joy who caused them to break up. No matter what the case Joy took matters in her own hands and got her own lawyer. Now they both can be free and single!

Just like Firecracker Shay popped off in the beginning of the show she made sure she ended the finale the same way. Shay was at Trick Daddy and Trina's show when she approached Joy. She addressed Dawn as her friend, Pleasure P as her ex and Joy as a snitch. Joy didn't back down from Shay who jumped on the table to get to Joy. When Shay walked away Joy came for the attack but she missed. One thing is for sure Shay may not be afraid to pop off when she feels the need to. However, her actions doesn't make her look good personally or professionally! Shay is no different than Bianca, Bri, Dream Doll and Mariah Lynn. She the vet of popping off in reality tv!

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Also on the finale of the first season of 'Love and  Hip Hop Miami' Gunplay met up with his girlfriend Keyara to confess his love  and to vow that he was going to change. Keyara felt like she heard it all before so she gave him an ultimatium which was to check himself into rehab. Gunplay agreed to go to rehab but does that mean he's going to change? 

Stay tuned for the upcoming reunion of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' this coming Monday on Vh1!

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'The Challenge Vendettas' Ep10 Recap: "Devin Eliminates Bananas, Kayleigh Exits The Competition"

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Betcha Johnny didn't see this coming!

In 'The Challenge Vendettas' you come in with vendettas and you leave with vendettas. This week's episode the house was turned upside down by a rumor initiated by Devin. Devin who begged the members of the Trioka to send Johnny Bananas in to go against him revealed that Bananas and Kayleigh had hooked up to Nelson. Nelson took the rumor and ran with it. He told Natalie in front of Bananas who denied the rumor. Kayleigh however admitted to hooking up with Johnny which led to  a bullying incident Kailah, Jemmye and 'Britni.

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Before elimination Kailah, Jemmye and Britni took Kayleigh's belongings and threw them over the stair rail. Although they didn't see it as bullying it clearly was. Jemmye seemed to be the only one who felt bad about what she did but Kailah had no remorse. Other players in the house were upset with the three girls for what they did to Kayleigh. Following the incident Kayleigh spent the night at a hotel.

Kailah, Zach and Tony were the Trioka this week. Leroy, Nelson and Bananas were the three nominated for elimination. Zach picked Nelson to go in but it was no surprise that Kailah chose Johnny. Tony who had been friends with Johnny for the past five seasons took matters in his own hands and changed the game by saying Bananas name. He also put a target on his back and went from friend to foe.

During the elimination challenge Devin defeated Johnny and sent him packing. He thought for sure he wasn't going into elimination due to his history with Tony and Zach. It was time for a power move and Tony took the opportunity to take it now while he had the chance. Johnny wasn't happy to be entering elimination  and he was certain he was going to return. Devin wanted Johnny and he got him. He said he was going to beat him and he did!

Johnny who is  a vet in this game is also one of the strongest players in the game. Now that he's out the game Zach is the man to beat. 

Did Tony make the right move? Some might say he made a bad move. Tony did what he had to do to stay in the game. If the shoe was on the other foot Johnny would have did the same! Good Job Tony! Congrats Devin!

Catch up on 'The Challenge Vendettas' Tuesday's on MTV!


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'The Rap Game' Season 4 Finale: "Street Bud Wins The Game And Takes Home The Chain"

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Street Bud of The Rap Game

This season of 'The Rap Game' it started out with five new artists, Lil Bri, Rapunzel, Jordan, Ricki Bitti and Street Bud. Street Bud was the youngest of the artists and he had the most energy. Although all of the artist showed progression over the 13 week process, it was Street Bud who won the game and took home the chain!

On the finale of 'The Rap Game' season 4 the artist prepared for their final performance. JD partnered them up with different producers to help them create their track. Each individual artist created their own song with the help from their managers. 

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During the performance Lil Bri kicked it off with a acapella freestyle wearing a prison jumpsuit. Then she came out the jumpsuit and finished her song when the beat dropped. Second to come in and perform was Jordan. The thing about Jordan was his performance was the same but he took off his glasses showing that he had confidence without them. Street Bud was the third artist to perform and he killed it hands down! He came out rolling on wheels and hyped up the crowd the moment he started spitting his rhymes. Ricki Bitti  came up next and her performance was like no other she had ever done. She even looked her age and had the crowd jumping. Last but not least was Rapunzel who came out on stage with boxing gloves to show that she was in for the fight to win the title.

At the end of the day JD couldn't pick all of the artist. They all did a good job in their final performance. However, it was Street Bud who took the victory. He got the style, the swag, the flow and the music that gravitates to young crowd. The 12-year-old and his strong and exceptional manager and mother Cori deserved to win. 

Congrats Street Bud! Welcome to So So Def!


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'Love and Hip Hop Miami' S1E8: "Breaking The Rules"

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In the beginning of this season of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' Blue and Shay wasn't feeling each other. Shay who was with Pleasure P at the time went on the attack and Blue fought back when he called her a B***h. Who would have thought that these two would end up working together?

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Shay Johnson of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami'

Blue propositioned Shay with a business opportunity that involved showing skin. Now being that Blue and Pleasure are the best of friends doing a lingerie photo shoot probably wasn't the best move. Blue may not have known Pleasure and Shay had broken up but he sure didn't waste any time trying to make a move. When Pleasure saw Shay in the studio with Blue he was in shock causing him to kill two birds with one stone. He addressed Shay about Scrappy and he addressed Blue about choosing money over loyalty. At the end of the day Blue and Shay was breaking the rules but they weren't the only ones.

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Bobby of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami

Unfortunately, Bobby is still in his feelings about his cousin Trina who he feels doesn't support his music. He broke the ultimate rule when he dissed Trina during an interview which is a definite no-no when it comes to bloodlines. 

Speaking of Trina, she let her guards down and went on a double date with Joy and Pleasure P. Trina's date was her longtime friend Raymond who was not shy to let Trina know how he feels about her. Will Trina and Raymond take things to the next level? You never know what the Creator brings. Joy on the otherhand who will soon be a legally single woman didn't hold back from telling Pleasure about seeing Shay and Scrappy together. Now she just woke the lion up. Shay has already said she would be addressing Joy but keep in mind Joy has a cousin and her name is Trina!

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Veronica, Steph and Amara started out as friends in the beginning of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' but things started to take a turn for the worse when Young Hollywood came into the mix. Amara was criticized by Hollywood for her hair and she took it to Steph and Vega who then took it back to Hollywood. After Amara's infamous photo shoot Hollywood decided to work with Amara. However, it was during the photo shoot when Amara learned Steph and Vega were talking about her with Young Hollywood. So, JoJo told Amara what was said and Amara revealed what Vega said about her. It was all a whole big mess of he said she said. The problem was Hollywood came at the wrong person. It was Vega who brought the issue up at the wrong place but it was Steph who brought her there. Just messy all the way around. Will Vega and Amara become best friends again or is the end of their friendship?


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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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