Hollywood Divas (That's Questionable!)

These Hollywood Divas have totally lost me.  They are giving the word DIVA it's old meaning back!!  These cats will scratch and bite and scratch some more!!!!

I am not understanding this groups dynamic at all.  More importantly how or WHY it even got started.  If this show was the idea of Paula Jai Parker or bringing the girls together was her idea, then why in the world would't she choose to work with people she actually likes??

Don't get me wrong I get that all of these ladies "feel" like they are professionals, but this show is a hot mess.  I was so down for this show before it aired.  I even ignored the skeptics who predicted that a mess was unfolding.  Hollywood Diva's have done nothing but disappoint so far.  The egos of these women are terrible.  Besides Countess Vaughn, the rest of these women need a huge ego check.  As I said before, when will these so called divas realize that they agreed to come on the show because their careers were obviously lackluster.  Wouldn't it be a smart thing to ACTUALLY work TOGETHER to do an amazing project that the fans would love to see?!?!?

I keep watching in hopes that they will figure something out.  Golden just seems like she has to have all of the attention.  It's like she has to be glorified to feel important.  People are not going to continue to glorify Maya.  You have to get into Golden and stop complaining and nit picking with the other ladies.  Elise is almost 50 years old and honestly she never sold it as a burlesque dancer which is why the Pussy Cat Dolls probably said "we got this boo you just keep acting" #JustTea #NoShade

Lisa Wu is being Lisa Wu.  She is a reality star.  Put producer/actor/writer behind her name and that is all well and good.  The truth of the matter is, however, that Lisa Wu is a reality star.  She put a lot of time in on The Real Housewives of Atlanta so she knows how to play the game.  Lisa has this show on lock better than the "Ac-Tor's" as a lot of them liked to say it on last night's episode.  Lisa is doing some petty drama stirring.  I am not surprised by her actions at all, because although I think she is honestly a good person.  She knows how to sell the show.

Countess Vaughn should probably be a little more firm in her position as well.  She can have more respect if she just demands it in the right way.  I also feel like people like Countess have way more ideas and thoughts, but allow overbearing people to scare them out of expressing themselves.  Countess is very talented, but her intimidation is shining through more than anything.  It is kind of sad to watch because I am a huge fan!

I don't know what will come of this show in the next few weeks, but I am still hoping for something good.  Stay tuned!

#JareBearSaidIt

Hollywood Divas airs Wednesday nights at 10/9c on TVOne

Hollywood Divas (You haven't seen shade 'til NOW!)

How shady are these Ladies?? Let me count the ways!!



1.  Elise is clearly the ultimate diva so far.  She has made it very clear that she is above all of the other actresses on the show.  This blows my mind because I always thought she was one of the corniest actresses on TV!!!! (Shady moment!)  Once Paula came to her with the project she had planned, Elise was very skeptical from the gate.  She was made aware that other women would be involved in the project and she wanted no involvement unless the women were on what she feels is her level in the industry.  tsk tsk tsk!  I'll get back to her!


2.  Golden Brooks met crossed paths with Countess Vaughn in an acting class.  Golden was exuding shade the moment she walked through the door and Countess turned around to greet her!!  I felt it if Countess didn't.  BUT WAIT...what's all the shade about boo...yall are in the same acting class  AND both of your old shows are on rerun SO WHAT'S THE TEA GOLDEN???  Somebody help me understand.  The two ladies were put together in an improv scenario and it was not hard to tell that the ladies took it up a notch.  They were both showcasing good talent, but they were coming for each other and from my point of view Miss Golden started the reading session!  Countess is no amateur though because as subtle as it may have seemed, she through jabs right back to Golden EASY!

3.  Lisa Wu GIRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLL I know you packed your boxing gloves for this trip to LA!!!  Now most of yall may know that Lisa was one of the original Housewives of Atlanta.  What many don't know about her is that she is from California and has worked in the industry for many years.  These actresses cannot take that she has been invited to join them for Paula's project.  You know coming from "reality tv" and all.  They didn't give the girl a chance at first meeting.   It was a mess how rude they were!!


4.  I was shocked to find out Paula was living in a motel with her husband and son!!!  I thought she was well off.  I mean I do realize she hasn't had too much recent success, but I just assumed she was one of those actresses who took some time to work behind the scenes.  WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO???? She has put in a lot of work during her career!  I was baffled!  Miss thang needs to get it together though.  I am so confused at why she would want to bring all of these women together and then be shady toward them all at the same time.  It seems as though she is bitter towards 2 out of four of the women so why did she bring them on??  That just seems a little weird to be but whatever works for her I guess.

5.  I don't know about you guys but I was extremely happy to see Countess back on tv!  I love her through it all.  It would be amazing to see her get her career back on track.  People still love and support her, but it is definitely time for some new roles and Kim is a great actress.  I pray that her confidence level can be restored and that she can be happy with her self because it is sad to see anyone struggle with self acceptance and not fitting in.  I just hope these girls don't get too rude to her because she already seems uncomfortable around them.  They are a little bourgeoisie and they seemed to ignore her a lot when they were all together.  Honestly I think that is sad because she paved the way for all of their careers!!!

This show could be a train wreck!  I mean when will these divas learn that whenever you sign up to do a show like this that means you are all on the same level!!! Now it is your job to work together to come up!!!  The black community in entertainment need to really become more graceful.  Cliques and groups are understandable because that is just a natural thing that happens with the human race.  People just need to learn to be more respectful and helpful.  Maybe that's a dream world, but all of these women were dreamers before they were stars and the made things happen.  It's time to start making things happen again.  More heads are better than one so they might as well join forces and get their power back!  Hollywood waits for no one, but fans do and fans want to see good spirited people!  Don't disappoint us Divas!


First episode was deep!!  Hope you guys enjoyed this review :)  Until next time...

#JareBearSaidIt

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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