R&B Divas LA ( It ain't ovahhhhh yet!)

Finally caught up on Pt. 2 of the "LOVELY"  R & B Divas LA Reunion Special!!  What a messy good mess!!!... NOT REALLY THOUGH.   It is actually quite sad to see the situation at hand because all of the Divas are truly lovable and respectable women.  For these reasons it is pretty hard for me to understand why egos cannot be put aside in order to get some good work done.  It is my opinion that these ladies along with most of today's people in entertainment, need to learn when to fall back from social media.  All of the Divas have their own set of following and fans for different reasons.  When a bunch of people you don't even know are telling you how great you are and how they feel about you word for word everyday, that can definitely have an effect on what you think of yourself.  I believe that a lot of artist are influenced this way, which is why they end up bumping heads based on feelings of status rather than professionalism and a kind heart.

I don't believe that the ladies are wrong for feeling ill towards Chante Moore, because it was more than clear that Chante rubbed them the wrong way.  I think that Chante's bark is bigger than her bite, and she barked in one too many directions.  Now that the barking is coming back it's coming from a pack of wolves (just a metaphor!)  and she was CLEARLY not prepared for what she pretty much conjured up.  Sometimes a chihuahua can be very feisty vs another pup, but place a chihuahua in the ring with five pitbuls and the TACO BELL dog doesn't stand a chance.  Chante was going through somethings and that can bring out the worst in a person, but it seems that Chante has the biggest ego of all of the ladies because of her careers twenty year span.  That is all well and good, but when your last hit was almost twenty years ago..... *sips tea*

I mean I'm STILL trying to figure out why Chrisette joined the show.  I'm beginning to think maybe she has some money to pay back somewhere or something because I thought all of her albums were very successful!  I mean maybe she needed to expand her fan base, because I do know that a lot of people I know were not listeners of her music BUT I LOVE HER MUSIC.  It is also probably very safe to say that she has a whole new group of fans added to her following and they are probably either 7 years old or in the looney bin! #NoShade IJS! lol


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My girl Lil Mo was turned up at the reunion, maybe a little too turnt if I do say so myself.  I bangs with Mo heavy, but I felt like her cold shoulder could have been a little warmer.  Chante deserved some backlash no doubt, but when you consider someone a friend, and they mess up, you really have to reevaluate everything before you just go full on mean girl towards the person.  I understood Mo's pain from how she felt treated and ignored by Chante.  That is when she should have left the cameras and the other ladies behind and went to talk to her girl on some "this is me and you bish" type ish!  Sometimes a group of people being mad together isn't the best solution to trying to preserve a friendship.  Honestly all of these ladies could still maintain a great working relationship because with all of the anguish Chante has caused.  She has been hurt as well, and she is clearly open to rekindling.  You can see it all in her face.  She just now needs to remain humble, and ALSO realize that she is not the most popular girl in high school, but an R & B Diva and as long as she is on the show with the other Ladies, they are all equals players on the squad!  SQUAD UP AND GET COINS LADIES SHEESH!!!

DM To Claudette (in case she reads this)
Claudette maybe your silent but deadly ways are what is needed sometimes.  In all of it I understand your spirit, because you have not changed not one bit.  You stand firm in wanting the ladies to come together and

@MyClaudette

you also maintain your position as the most respectful.  Thank you for not being rude and catty.  It goes a long way.  If Chrisette can't tell the difference between "you don't know me"  and "YOU DON'T KNOW ME"  then she wouldn't have been prepared for what you really had to offer in that aspect anyway.  It seems like you scared the SUGAR HONEY ICED TEA out of her without even being aggressive so I couldn't imagine how Chrissette would have reacted if you would have been loud or even stood up!!!  Just my little   observation.


Well Big up's to Wendy Williams for asking all of the juicy questions we all want to know the answers to.  The Diva's have landed a third season so I guess we will be seeing them all together again next year.  Until then guys keep following ME @JareBearSays as I will continue to bring you the reviews on the latest reality tv shows and the blog posts on IG/Twitter/Tumblr & FB!!!  You may not hear it all here first but just know........

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R&B Divas LA (Shade, T, and more Shade in Puerto Rico!)

The Ladies have finally made it to Puerto Rico, but not without the drama of course...

A few issues came about as the Divas prepared for their upcoming performance in Puerto Rico.  They were assigned a choreographer and began rehearsals, but it was not all smooth sailing.  Before they left for Puerto Rico, Chante was absent from their first rehearsal with the choeographer which left a bad taste in the mouths of the other ladies.  Most of the Divas seemed to be more upset that Chante wasn't there and that she wasn't communicating to them as to why.  Michel'le showed up for rehearsal, but had to leave very early because she had to pick up her child.  Although she didn't stay she did show up, and in the long run was able to learn her parts without complaint or too much confusion.

Chante has been having some leagal issues with her former husband, Kenny Lattimore.  Kenny and Chante's issues were brought to the forefront on season one and have been carried over into this season.  Chante was

in a rough custody battle where her ex wanted sole custody of her son.  She fought long and hard and was glad to announce that she had won.  She first brought the news to Claudette and Leela when she arrived in Puerto Rico two days after the rest of the women.  This was also cause for the thick tension that developed between Chante and the other Divas.


Leela, Chrisette and Lil Mo have been outspoken on their thoughts about Chante's actions and her lack of communication.  They all seem to feel that she is not being a friend by withholding information from them and also by not responding to them when they have reached out to her.

THIS IS WHERE I MAY SOUND A LITTLE OPINIONATED BUT HEY....

Chante has been coming off as a real DIVA in the negative sense of the word.  Now it can be said that she is going through some things and sometimes people do take things out on others without even realizing it, but Chante is in her bag for real.  She has already made the ladies feel uncomfortable when she introduced them to the song she had written and included them in her own janky little way.  Then she decides to miss rehearsal (which she may have had no control over) and when she finally did arrive she wanted to make changes and take back control when the other ladies were already rehearsed and used to her not being there.  If she didn't choreograph the dance in the first place why would she even have the nerve to try to make changes and she still has catching up to do????  I just don't understand the selfishness!!!

I feel like Claudette is a strong person, but she also likes to avoid conflict, because she should have stepped up in that moment and told Chante that since they are in Puerto Rico and already so close to performing, then no changes should be made!  They should just do what they were taught and make it work. Claudette speaking up would have saved a lot of huffs n puffs from the others and also made the ladies feel confident that they had a leader in that moment.  They are all strong willed and very talented women, but when working in group settings there should always be one person who can take leadership.  It's all about security.  See they can all speak out and say things, but it takes one person to speak up and say the right thing!

When the ladies finally made it to dinner at Claudette's family home things almost seemed to be flowing in the right direction.  A few drinks and some tension can make silence seem so loud sometimes though!  The ladies broke out into song and were having a good time, but it was obvious that Chante was secluded, and Claudette and her mother both noticed.  A few shady snickers and smacks of the lips later from Lil Mo and friends Claudette intervened and sang the Lord's prayer which surprisingly enough, eased the tension for a moment.

Whatever the case may be.  Claudette tried to lighten the mood, as she sometimes does, but I think it is safe to say that the Diva's and Chante are not finished with the tension just yet.   I could go on forever but I won't.  If you missed the show I hope this recap helped you catch up a little.  If you agree or disagree with my thoughts let's talk about it!  Drop a comment below.  Just be sure to remember that if you don't hear it anywhere else you know.......

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R&B Divas LA (Divas have egos too?)

So episode 2...

It seems the Diva's are coming into this season with some hesitation on everyone's part.  After all last season clearly put the girls to the test.  With two new girls replacing two former girls, could the shad simmer down? Or will it escalate all together?

Lil Mo has opened up about her relationship with her ex husband and decided to share on this episode.  She is going through a divorce and it is not only affecting her, but her children as well.  Mo has never been shy about expressing her self.  (FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM  @TheLilMoShow  TO BE ENTERTAINED!!!!) Ok back to it.  So when it came to her discussing it with her young children I was kind of puzzled at why they were all afraid to communicate with each other on the matter.  Kids usually keep quiet because they are confused and don't understand what is goin on.   Mo's kids, however, seem to be aware and concerned.  They also are showing that they are very protective of their mother, which most children are.  It is always good when the reality show can show real things and portray them in a positive light.  I am glad Mo allows her children to be a part of the show for that reason!

Claudette seems to have let her guard down a little more this season.  She is stepping up and trying to get some things going for herself and the girls as well.  She still seems to be on edge tho because she is in fear of anything happening like it did last season.  EVERYONE WHO WATCHED SEASON 1 knows what I am talking about.  But it is good to see her coming out of her shell!

Chante Chante Chante

Giiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllllllllllllll I'm feeling a lil shady moment coming from Ms Chante Moore yall!  She of all people should know what it feels like to be played and taken advantage of my one of the Divas!  Wouldn't it have been a lot smarter of her to evaluate her approach to inviting the women to sing on her song than to just invite them to the study without a full understanding of what was going on.  Sounds like trickery to me.  Tsk tsk tsk.  Chante dissappointed me this episode.  What about you guys??  

I think that the ladies were right for feeling thrown off by what was going on in the studio.  I also think that they should not have to sing background at this point in their careers.  BUT I do think they should make exceptions when it has something to do with a project for a Diva on the show.  They are all supposed to be coming together to help each other out.  At least that was my understanding of this entire series.

Chante's whole approach was just off which made for an unnecessary awkward situation.  The Diva's were biting their tongues and borderline speaking up.  Then there were their childish moments when they wouldn't even make eye contact with Chante after recording their parts of the song.  They added to the awkwardness by being childish which forced Chante to end the session early.

It's funny to me how the ladies on these shows need the shows to help their careers, but when it comes down to it they all seem to have the biggest egos in the world.  

Whatever the case I think these are all some of the most talented women in the industry who should stick together and continue to build each other up.  If you are in it for the drama and the ratings then your career and your gift will suffer.  I wish that these ladies would use these platforms wisely and grow!!! Grow together so that R&B music will continue to grasp us and keep us listening.  We want that good music.  The music that comes from the SOUL.  So Divas think about that when you join these shows, but don't forget to keep us entertained *wink*  

I appreciate everyone for taking the time out to read and if you would like to discuss this topic further OF COURSE YOU CAN COMMENT!  Until later ...

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TV One NEW SHOW ALERT!!! *Hollywood Divas*

If you are not familiar with TV One then let me get you familiar.  TV One is a African American television network that is a part of cable television. It showcases the true essence of African American culture by giving us a lot of history with an equal amount of modern flare.  It began it's run in 2004 and services millions of households.  TV One has a number of original series including reality shows, sitcoms, and most commonly known biographical series such as Life After, and the very popular, Unsung.

More recently you may have become become engaged in two of TV One's hit reality shows that include R&B Divas Atlanta, and its successor R&B Divas LA!

R&B Divas Atlanta Stars 5 talented women who have been in the music industry for decades between them! These women include; Angie Stone, Monifah, Ke Ke Wyatt, Syleena Johnson, Meela Williams (formerly of 702), and LaTavia Roberson. (formerly of Destiny's Child.)  This show follows the women as they try to reclaim their place in an industry that grows and changes vastly.  Although they are very talented they are often not as recieved by newer generations and have trouble finding the spotlight.  Watch R&B Divas Atlanta Wednesday nights at 10:00 pm on TV One of course! 

R&B Divas LA returns this summer! The cast will include season one veterans Lil Mo, Claudette Ortiz, Miche'le, Chante Moore and two new Divas Chrisette Michelle and Leela James.

HAVE U HAD ENOUGH OF REALITY TELEVISION IN YOUR LIFE?????? WELL NEITHER HAVE I!!!!!!

This year Tv One will be bringing us an all new show added to the Diva series called Hollywood Divas.  The show has the same premise as the other diva shows.  It stars a group of women who are trying to maintain longevity with careers in the entertainment industry.  The only difference with this new show is it will follow Hollywood actresses!  We will be invited into the lives of some familiar faces who we have come to love in television and film over the years.  The cast of Hollywood Divas will include:

Paula Jai Parker (Friday, Sprung, Proud Family)

Golden Brooks (Girlfriends, Something New)

Elise Neal (The Hugleys, All of Us, Belles)

Countess Vaughn (227, Moesha, The Parker's)

Lisa Wu (Real housewives of Atlanta fame)

There is no set air date as of today, but be looking forward to Hollywood Divas on your tv screens in 2014!!

For more info on Hollywood Divas and other TV One shows      www.tvone.tv

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