Milaxx April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 Nene signed to 10 show run in Cirque du Soliel's Zumanity. Gotta admire her hustle. If I was going to be in Vegas I'd try and go see this just out of curiosity. Link to comment
coloradoqt April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 (edited) taking bets on what role she will play... Edited April 10, 2014 by coloradoqt Link to comment
Flybutter April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 With any luck the topic of the one-on-one will be Nene's exit from the show, a la Jill Zarin's andyview. But sadly I think this one-on-one will only serve to elevate Nene's ego further into the stratosphere of delusion. 1 Link to comment
Kromm April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 Technically what is Nene's actual skillset again? 1 Link to comment
coloradoqt April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 (edited) "Leakes is expected to bring her bold and vivacious personality to the role of the show’s host and emcee, the “Mistress of Sensuality,” during her 10-show run. In true Cirque du Soleil fashion, Leakes will be fully immersed in the world of Cirque with extravagant, custom made costumes and dramatically designed make-up."From best of vegas.com I'm no longer confused mrs leakes is turning down acting scripts for TV,film and Broadway, so she can sign on for a Las Vegas show,which is the closest thing she can get to stripping and still keep on some of her clothes.This makes sense as to why she turned down million dollar scripts. No one offered her what she wanted to do to elevate her, use her raw talent or take her in the direction she wants to go it also explains why she does not feel the need to take acting classes. And we all thought she wanted to act,when all she wanted to do was get back to what she knows stripping (excuse me exotic dancing), except instead of tips she will get a paycheck withholding taxes "Some may be wondering if the reality TV star will go nude for the sinful show. She is not expected to take off her clothes during the production. But if she has to dance, Leakes should have no problem in that department. As a former exotic dancer and current ball-room-dancer in training, she is more than qualified to perform a sensual dance number or two." another quote from Best of vegas.com Kromm does this answer your question? Edited April 10, 2014 by coloradoqt 1 Link to comment
Neurochick April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 (edited) I don't like Nene but I don't hate her. I don't get glee out of people not doing well, especially if they haven't done anything to me personally. Nene has a big ego, so what? So do a lot of people. Nene needs humility, so do most people in show business. So what, Nene was a stripper? I don't get why that's such a "Big Deal," lots of women strip, it beats selling drugs or knocking someone in the head and stealing their purse. Actually, I don't have any feelings for Nene, I don't adore or nor do I hate her. She's just a non factor on a silly reality show that I like watching. Edited April 10, 2014 by Neurochick 5 Link to comment
DazzlerDon June 3, 2014 Share June 3, 2014 NeNe is no longer the fun-loving person she used to be years ago, She has a condescending attitude towards everyone else. When asked about leaving the RHOA she replied that she didn't like the negativity, well she needs to look in the mirror at her sourpuss face. She thinks she's a Diva and above everyone else. She is so nasty to Andy but Andy is afraid of her and losing his paycheck from her appearances. She's a temporary pimple on the face of stardom as many of them are! I used to like her until her attitude got int he way. 5 Link to comment
cooksdelight July 3, 2014 Share July 3, 2014 Oh god, I love this!!! Salary cut in half, ratings showing her scenes with Gregg weren't interesting, and Kandi's wedding scoring higher ratings than NeNe's. I feel like it's Christmas in July! http://s2smagazine.com/2014/07/02/nene-leakes-leaving-rhoa-after-salary-cut/ 4 Link to comment
WimminWinning July 3, 2014 Share July 3, 2014 (edited) These articles failing to mention their source is usually a red flag for me that it's all bullshit, but s2s is a reputable online magazine so I believe it. I doubt she's going anywhere despite the salary cut. Plus, what drama does she have that she thinks she deserves more money? The drama with Cynthia and Kandi is small and the Porsha/Kenya situation shouldn't have anything to do with Nene (other than strong speculation that Nene put Porsha up to starting something). None of the interesting drama is any of her business. She's just mad that her only "friends" are a chick that wouldn't even tell her when she moved into Nene's neighborhood and a sworn enemy since season 2. Edited July 4, 2014 by WimminWinning Link to comment
cooksdelight July 4, 2014 Share July 4, 2014 Yeah, watching Greg dust and NeNe open her wedding gifts -- for a second wedding to the same man, tacky -- isn't interesting. It's not even snark-worthy in my book. She had a brief shining moment on TV in a short-lived series and now thinks she's got the world by the tail. Uh, no honey, you've only got a lot of ass and you're showing it. :) 1 3 Link to comment
sunsheyen July 5, 2014 Share July 5, 2014 I doubt she's going anywhere despite the salary cut. Plus, what drama does she have that she thinks she deserves more money? I honestly don't really see her getting (m)any more jobs. Her "career" was like a holiday sparkler, bright enough to distract but not hot enough to maintain anything real. If she is still in such a big head mode that she will quit over getting paid less, then she is even stupider than I think she is. Gregg has no job. NeNe will have no job. She's already done DWTS, what's next? Rachel and Guy's Celebrity Cook off? Not that many opportunities for fading never quite been big stars. As far as storyline, she's already used up the marriage/divorce one, Brentt seems average to dull (not a bad thing, better a dull 13 year old than a wild ass one) as far as drama goes and Gregg is a bump on a log. Even the season prior to this one really only showed her moving into a LA house, taking the ladies on a back lot tour, and I can't really remember what else. So she hasn't really had a story for the last two years. Now if she is willing to get down and dirty and be a villain, then maybe she can amp her coins back up. I just don't see how fakety fake, above it all NeNe will be able to keep fans, and more importantly, producers, interested enough to keep paying. She better get it together...although I wouldn't be disappointed if she doesn't. Get ta steppin! /Martin voice Link to comment
cooksdelight July 5, 2014 Share July 5, 2014 She will still refuse to take acting lessons, too, I bet. Link to comment
Mozelle July 8, 2014 Share July 8, 2014 Well, you know. Acting lessons would hammer out all her inate, raw talent. 1 Link to comment
cooksdelight July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 Awwww.... NeNe's nomination must have been lost somehow.... https://www.facebook.com/BRAVO/photos/a.10150157540477748.303380.68863027747/10152534980632748/?type=1&theater Link to comment
Souvlaki July 16, 2014 Share July 16, 2014 (edited) Oh god, I love this!!! Salary cut in half, ratings showing her scenes with Gregg weren't interesting, and Kandi's wedding scoring higher ratings than NeNe's. I feel like it's Christmas in July! http://s2smagazine.com/2014/07/02/nene-leakes-leaving-rhoa-after-salary-cut/ In my head I had this great scene the other night (that would never happen) where Andy/the producers bring her in for a meeting. All they want to do is help her, give her some tips, tone it down, etc...Before they even start, Nene's HUGE ego thinks she's on her way out, so she goes off on the defensive, completely, while everyone in the room stares at her, puzzled, but a shift happens. "Nene, you misunderstood, we weren't all here to tell you that you've been let go, but you've proven sadly to all of us now and in the past that you are not very easy to work with or deal with. This was an unexpected decision, but the final straw- we must let you go." Then Andy gets up to leave, walks slowly over to her on his way out, her now sitting there in a daze, trying to process what happened, and plants a single digit on her nose, softly, and whispers, "...bloop". Edited July 16, 2014 by Souvlaki 8 Link to comment
sunsheyen July 16, 2014 Share July 16, 2014 Love it, Souvlaki! I'm glad I'm not the only one who plays out little scenes in her head. I could totally see NeNe going off, completely unprovoked, just being a haughty ass. What a lovely comeuppance! Bloop. 3 Link to comment
Aging Goth July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Well that's not going to happen. She has also been invited back and celebrated Andy's 5 year anniversary with him last Sunday. Her clothing line comes out tomorrow, I believe, and she just completed a successful stint in vegas so she's good. Link to comment
cooksdelight July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I cannot wait to see these clothes, after seeing her diss everything the designers came up with and LOVE the stuff that looked like crap. To me, anyway. And I'm a fan of things that hide the pudgy places. :) 1 Link to comment
ToukieSmith July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 Nene decided to pick a fight with Wendy Williams to create publicity for her HSN line: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/nene-leakes-goes-off-on-wendy-williams-read-her-rant-2014227 Link to comment
parisprincess July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 Nene should have Wendy Williams teach her how to dress for her size. The outfits she wears on her show are very flattering for her figure, and I really like most of them. Nene's style? Yuck!!!!! Link to comment
cooksdelight July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 The first time I ever saw NeNe at the airport, standing in the TSA security line at ATL, she was wearing a white tank top with skin tight jeans. There were enough rolls there to feed a bunch of kids in a third world country. :) 3 Link to comment
sunsheyen July 30, 2014 Share July 30, 2014 Caught a bit of NeNe on Home Shopping Network last night for her premiere. Trust me, I didn't seek it out. My daughter was on the guide and I happened to see it listed. Lots of pillowcases with arm and head punch outs. Standard NeNe tunic type big drapey cover up my belly type of shirts. I honestly thought that look was out of style. Anyway, they were selling well, and a good number of items sold out according to the host. I did see NeNe take a call from a viewer/purchaser and she was very reserved and restrained in the way she spoke. Link to comment
cooksdelight July 30, 2014 Share July 30, 2014 I caught a snippet of her on ET and she calls herself a mogul now. An actress, author, clothing designer, and I forget what else. She told someone from The View to "take that!" Link to comment
ToukieSmith August 1, 2014 Share August 1, 2014 Nene in Zumanity Whats up with the Mae West wig? Link to comment
cooksdelight August 1, 2014 Share August 1, 2014 wonder why more of the housewives didn't go that route Well, Sheree tried... LOL Yes, NeNe's clothes will be sold at Kmart. Link to comment
luckyroll3 August 1, 2014 Share August 1, 2014 Well, Sheree tried... LOL A fashion show without fashions is not trying very hard. Link to comment
SpringTulips August 1, 2014 Share August 1, 2014 (edited) And I think I read that NeNe is going to have a line at Kmart? Is that right? I think Nene's deal with Kmart and Sears involves their online personal shopper program, where personal shoppers suggests items to buyers registered with the website. The personal shoppers then receive a commission if their suggestions result in sales. I don't think they have a deal to sell her clothes in their stores but perhaps through the website in the future. Both Kmart and Sears have cut hundreds of stores in the past couple of years alone. And I hope the trend of people putting their names on clothes and calling themselves designers stop. As we saw with Nene, other people did the planning, sketching and designing and she just told them what she did or did not like. Edited August 2, 2014 by SpringTulips Link to comment
AKA...CJ86 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 (edited) Nene in Zumanity …I'm not Nene's biggest fan right now, but I gotta say…she's rocking that look and looks legit happy… Edited August 2, 2014 by CyberJawa1986 1 Link to comment
Tararayne August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I can't believe Nene actually took a part that is normally played by a drag queen. I wonder why Nene has stayed with the short bob all these years. IMO, it looks more proportionate for a bigger gal to have bigger or longer hair. 1 Link to comment
cooksdelight August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I can't believe Nene actually took a part that is normally played by a drag queen. Maybe she doesn't know the difference? :) 2 Link to comment
Aging Goth August 7, 2014 Share August 7, 2014 I applaud Nene in her role in Zumanity. She looked great and was a success. Her clothing line has sold out on HSN so she is doing quite well 1 Link to comment
ridethemaverick September 4, 2014 Share September 4, 2014 Nene will be playing the wicked stepmother in the Broadway production of Cinderella. I love how she just continues to hustle and win. 3 Link to comment
Baltimore Betty September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 …I'm not Nene's biggest fan right now, but I gotta say…she's rocking that look and looks legit happy… I like the clever costume, sort of like the BBQ aprons that look like a perfect bikini body. 1 Link to comment
qtpye September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 I have to admit, you have to be impressed with Nene's gamesmanship. She got a major role in a broadway musical while her former foes are watching their husbands go to jail or crying about houses that will never be completed. She actually would be a good mentor for Porsha, as she never seems down for long. It does not necessarily mean I like her, but she does have gumption. Link to comment
SFoster21 September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 I don't like her and I wouldn't spend a cent to watch her on a stage or anywhere else. She can't disappear fast enough for me. This stunt casting will end in time and so will she. 7 Link to comment
njbchlover September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 I don't like her and I wouldn't spend a cent to watch her on a stage or anywhere else. She can't disappear fast enough for me. This stunt casting will end in time and so will she. I just came on here, after I read this in my news feed....http://www.broadway.com/buzz/175827/cinderella-to-shutter-on-broadway-nene-leakes-will-join-final-cast/ She will be the last wicked stepmother...and only for two months - she starts on November 25 and the show will close on January 3, 2015. God help the rest of those Atlanta housewives - there will be no comeuppance for NeNe!! NeNe's now a Broadway star, bitches (as she would say!!) ! :-) 1 Link to comment
RealityGal September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 (edited) I don't like her and I wouldn't spend a cent to watch her on a stage or anywhere else. She can't disappear fast enough for me. This stunt casting will end in time and so will she. I agree. And honestly, I'm not sure that Broadway is what it used to be. It sounds like they are casting her in a relatively small role that is in line with her personality so they can actually get attendance during the holiday season. Edited September 5, 2014 by RealityGal 1 Link to comment
AKA...CJ86 September 5, 2014 Share September 5, 2014 And we'll watch her say...while she's taking a break from rejecting her million dollar film and TV roles she found her true passion...Broadway! 4 Link to comment
RealityGal September 6, 2014 Share September 6, 2014 (edited) And we'll watch her say...while she's taking a break from rejecting her million dollar film and TV roles she found her true passion...Broadway! And when thats over, she just really wanted to stay home and be a grandmother! Thats her true calling. ETA: oh, my mistake "glammother" [insert eyeroll here] Edited September 6, 2014 by RealityGal 4 Link to comment
cooksdelight September 6, 2014 Share September 6, 2014 Marie Osmond is calling herself a glamma now. Wonder if Nene will go after her for that, ala Kim vs. Kandi over Kash? 2 Link to comment
SpringTulips September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 (edited) I agree. And honestly, I'm not sure that Broadway is what it used to be. IF Nene is cast you are right...it is not. In the 1990s I had a friend on Broadway so I got a lot of tickets. I met lots of talented people with artistic education and background. Unlike Nene, They read scripts and took acting classes! Anyway it seems this is a show on its last leg, ending in a few months. Edited September 7, 2014 by SpringTulips 1 Link to comment
cooksdelight September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 Sometimes, I wonder if TV shows or Broadway productions such as this one will take on one of these housewives, or other reality stars, in an attempt to attract new viewers or increase ticket sales. 1 Link to comment
SFoster21 September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 Yes, they do. Stunt casting. Nene's role is going to be done by that idiot Sherry from The View. Nene then steps in. And the role is for a noisy, stupid woman, so type casting! Anyway, wait and see. It might not happen. Nene strikes me as essentially lazy so the grind of eight shows a week... Plus, this is an unflattering role. She won't be playing the feisty coach or the interesting pal or the cool emcee. She'll be the vicious mother of grown daughters, who exists mainly to be bested by Cinderella. Don't see her lasting, even for a few weeks. Be surprised if she even opens. Because, you know, she's too busy to read the script until she's forced to. 2 Link to comment
ridethemaverick September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 LOL. I serjously doubt Nene cares whether it's stunt casting. Nene cares about that check and I say more power to her. She has made the most of her time on RHOA. Love her or hate her, she knows how to hustle. Link to comment
SFoster21 September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 You think? She would have had a paycheck in Kandi's show. She turned down million dollar roles in movies! She's no hustler, she's no worker. She's a personality riding a shallow wave. 8 Link to comment
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