YBF Exclusive: The Real Housewives Of Atlanta
Bravo’s hit tv show (one of my faves) The Real Housewives is now hitting Atlanta. Previously they did 3 seasons of The Real Housewives of the OC and just showed the finale of The Real Housewives of New York Season 1. Not one black Housewife was ever featured on any of the 4 seasons total. But now, after rumors of this new season have been going around for a while, it’s official that Bravo is bringing the show to Atlanta. And 4 out of the 5 Housewives are YBF chicks. Sources associated with the show have given YBF some exclusive inside info and pics of the cast. They just wrapped the season last week and a few of the Housewives were spotted at a private party for Ed Hartwell a few nights ago.
Meet The Real Housewives of Atlanta when you read the rest…
The private event was held at Ludacris’ restaurant Straits and some of the Atlanta Housewives hit it up:
Ed and Lisa Hartwell are one of the couples on the show. Lisa is a Housewife, a screenwriter, and film producer. She and her husband Ed also develop Real Estate. He is a former Falcon but now plays for the Oakland Raiders. He is also a major part of the cast.
The Housewife in the very center of the picture is Sheree Whitfield. She is officially one of the housewives. She is the former wife of retired Atlanta Falcons player Bob Whitfield. She is pursuing a career as a clothing designer and used to own a store call Bella Azul.
Nene Leakes is the Housewives cast member on the far left. She and her husband are real estate brokers.
Other confirmed housewives are Deshawn Snow, wife of NBA player Eric Snow who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. And another Housewife named Kim. The show has an early August premiere date after they actually pushed it up because of the demand. Can’t wait!
vyra
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:37 pm | Reply | Quotefirst
Yvonne
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm | Reply | QuoteNice!!!Looking forward to it.
Miss Behavin
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm | Reply | QuoteFinally no “mindless entertainment” regarding us folk, hopefully.
I’ll be tuning in….
Carolina Girl
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | QuoteOk on my to do list call comcast so i can add Bravo to my listing! LOL so i can check this show out. I loved the OC cast they cracked me up oh btw am i first
camdon
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | QuoteI will be watching! I loved the housewives of the oc, New York, not so much.
KeepIt100
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | QuoteO yeah, looks like this season will be the best thus far, cant wait!
KEISHA
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | QuoteI CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS NEW SHOW TO DEBUT - IM EXCITED TO SEE HOW THEY LIVE AND GET TO KNOW ATLANTA A LIL BIT MORE
taw
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | Quotesecond
Ki
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:40 pm | Reply | Quotesecond?
Jazzyiest
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:41 pm | Reply | QuoteI can’t wait!!! I love to see my people on television.
Kay
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:41 pm | Reply | QuoteI have never seen any of the shows…not a big fan reality TV…maybe I outta check this out…..
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:43 pm | Reply | QuoteIm so excited. To see some black people doing something with themselves besides the H.A.M known as Bobby and Whitney.
Pink Wall Street
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:44 pm | Reply | QuoteEveryone is BEAUTIFUL!!!. To bad they picked the most POSER place on EARTH ! ATLANTA. SMDH . LOLOL. Too many Thousandnaires and baby millionaires in one area. Bravo gets NO love because NYC should of had a family of color. Point blank!
S.A.M
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm | Reply | QuoteI will be tuning in….but tell me why the housewives are mostly balla’s wives??? I’m sure there is many other succesful black couple in the ATL…
camdon
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm | Reply | Quote*crossing fingers*
I hope these sistahs come across as intelligent, loving and caring women and give the NY housewives a run for their money. I only liked 1 housewive, I think her name was Jill. She was the older lady with the brown longer hair.
She was sooo laid back.
All the other ones had sticks up their arses and were boring.
Yayyyy to Bravo for stepping it up!
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:47 pm | Reply | QuoteKay wrote:
As long as they handle themselves with class, im all in. I dont want to see any: weave pullin, b!tch slappin, or anyother foolishness from them. We may just get more than one season if they ACT right.
Jasmin
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:49 pm | Reply | QuoteI am disappointed that the majority of the housewives casted are those with athletes as husbands. I know at least 5 black, successful men (married and unmarried), who are netting 7 figures+ without picking up a ball. We are educated as well as talented. I will tune in but I hope these couples are depicted in a positive light.
Pink Wall Street
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:50 pm | Reply | QuoteS.A.M wrote:
Because BRAVO is RACIST as all HELL!! They love stereotyping. these women and their lives are nothing to aspire too. The stories have ALL been heard A THOUSAND TIMES before. Thats why they picked Atlanta, as if Atlantas the HOT spot for black folk that really BALL out of control. NOT!
Dame
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:51 pm | Reply | QuoteOh shit I am excited to see this I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*texting bestfriend*
Kay
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:51 pm | Reply | QuoteMs. Michelle wrote:
OK…*bows head in prayer, Lord, please allow these women to handle whatever issues they’re facing with grace and class, Amen*
Shits & Giggles
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:51 pm | Reply | QuoteLove the show and I love that there getting some color on the show FINALLY! I could NEVER be a housewife though. My man works & and I have to work also. I can’t sit up here and depend on a man to take care of me.
yes me
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:52 pm | Reply | QuoteR&B singer Monica is also on the show. no she’s not married to that boy Rocko but she’s on the show! It’s definitely gonna be a good show. can’t wait! I LOVE REALITY TV!
Jamaicaseemiya
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:52 pm | Reply | QuoteCan’t wait to watch this!!!
Lizzy_E
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:55 pm | Reply | QuoteI know S.A.M….are they all athletes, like that’s the only way black people become wealthy…..And why are there so many housewives turned fashion designers in the celebrity world….?
stay soft
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:56 pm | Reply | Quotehmmm, this should be pretty interesting to see the differences in LA, NY and now Black Mecca Altanta housewives.
GODIVA
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:56 pm | Reply | Quotecamdon wrote:
I will be tuned in as well! I really didn’t like those New York housewives either, all except for Bethenny. She was off the hook!
SJLmom
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Reply | QuoteS.A.M wrote:
DAMN U READ MY MIND, I WANT TO SEE THE WEALTHY BLCK COUPLES (THAT R NOT BALLERS).
BUT I STILL AM GOING TO TUNE IN!
AND I ALSO HATED HOW, NYC HAD NO BLACK COUPLES, AND I DAMN DID NOT TUNE IN!
SJLmom
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Reply | QuoteS.A.M wrote:
DAMN U READ MY MIND, I WANT TO SEE THE WEALTHY BLCK COUPLES (THAT R NOT BALLERS).
BUT I STILL AM GOING TO TUNE IN!
AND I ALSO HATED HOW NYC HAD NO BLACK COUPLES, AND I DAMN DID NOT TUNE IN!
Cherish
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:58 pm | Reply | QuoteMust be honest….dont know these people. But VERY excited to see this season;) Im born and raised in Atlanta so Im happy we get some love!
Christin
On Jun 9, 2008 at 2:59 pm | Reply | QuoteI am absolutely starved for any and all entertainment that puts us ybf folks in a positive, radiant light. Let the fabulousness begin!!!!
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:00 pm | Reply | QuoteGODIVA wrote:
Where you been Godiva? Did you melt over the weekend? LOL
Ms Tyson
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:02 pm | Reply | QuoteI am very excited to see the show, but wait, how are these women the real housewives of ATL if the work and own business?
Country Elegance
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:02 pm | Reply | QuoteKay wrote:
Amen!!!!
serene
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:02 pm | Reply | Quoteu mean to tell me dat couldn’t find not one wealthy black family in nyc.
Cj
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:03 pm | Reply | QuoteI live in Atlanta, and there are many movers and shakers (and posers) Sheree Whitfield is the only boss-bitch,that I can call. And every girl is a ballers girlfriend/baby mama/jumpoff/wife. This is nothing special. I do wonder how they will represent the A. Hmmmmmmm……..
Just C
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:03 pm | Reply | QuotePink Wall Street wrote:
PWS, thought you were “signing out” for the day hun. I see you just can’t get enough. I left a comment for you in the other post as well.
BMW
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:04 pm | Reply | QuoteEd and Lisa Hartwell are the coolest people that you will ever meet. We stay in the same houseing subdivison, and they were kind enough to welcome us into the area when we first moved in. I work out with Lisa sometimes and I must see she about her business. I saw camera crews around the area but I didn’t want to be up in Their business so I never asked what was going on. Lisa is truely YBF material, she is a very intelligent and independent lady that knows how to do business honey! They helped my brother in law and his wife purchase a home! I will get the scoop when me and Lisa do lunch!
BMW
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:05 pm | Reply | QuoteEd and Lisa Hartwell are the coolest people that you will ever meet. We stay in the same houseing subdivison, and they were kind enough to welcome us into the area when we first moved in. I work out with Lisa sometimes and I must say that she is about her business. I saw camera crews around the area but I didn’t want to be up in Their business so I never asked what was going on. Lisa is truely YBF material, she is a very intelligent and independent lady that knows how to do business honey! They helped my brother in law and his wife purchase a home! I will get the scoop when me and Lisa do lunch!
bran*DON*
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:06 pm | Reply | QuoteWhy they didnt put Monica or some people in the music idustry on it!!!
Pink Wall Street
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:06 pm | Reply | QuoteJasmin wrote:
The sad thing is , this will have the highest ratings of ALL the shows. Great for Bravo , booooo for us..
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:07 pm | Reply | QuoteJust C wrote:
GASP!!!! DOnt start Just C. Its only monday. LOL
Kay
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:07 pm | Reply | QuoteJust C wrote:
*getting my belt for Just C*
Shits & Giggles
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Reply | QuoteWORD PRESS IS GETTIN ON MY LAST NERVE!…ANYWAY
Love the show and I love that there getting some color on the show FINALLY! I could NEVER be a housewife though. My man works & and I have to work also. I can’t sit up here and depend on a man to take care of me.
MsBritt
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Reply | QuoteI CANNOT WAIT!!!!!
Kay
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Reply | QuoteMs. Michelle wrote:
You see I went to go get the belt…..
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:10 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
U better get you a lunch date while the cameras are around and look fabulous while doing it. Shout out Tasha and Your fellow YBFers. Go head girl. I DARE you…..LOL
Salty
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:11 pm | Reply | QuoteWhat strikes me is that MOST of the housewives from Altanta are or was married to an athlete….What also is interesting is that they call it housewives….most of the women on the show didnt do shit in the house…especially NY….they had nannys, maids, drivers…but I guess they were in charge of telling the HELP what to do.
Pink Wall Street
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Reply | QuoteMs. Michelle wrote:
I was signing out then I got sucked in my the power of another FAB YBF post.LOLOL.. And Ah , I’m sure you said something real CUTE in the last post i was in. So I won’t revist.
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Reply | QuoteKay wrote:
See i do a GRADUAL get loose on my post, but i cant just come out with the whitty banter so soon. Then i dont have an excuse as “its friday forgive me” LOL
Tealeaf
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Reply | QuoteGreat..I love the OC cast, I couldn’t get into the NY cast, ..Bravo puts the show together well, so it should be good…
Pink Wall Street
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:13 pm | Reply | QuoteMs. Michelle wrote:
I was signing out then I got sucked in by the power of another FAB YBF post.LOLOL.. And Ah , I’m sure you said something real CUTE in the last post i was in. So I won’t revist.
les923
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:13 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
Okay, i will be tuned in, Lord I hope they won’t do no foolishness though but 1 things for sure, I know their house won’t be nasty like that couple that was on Housewives of NY who used to vacay in St. Barts with their tiny azz, nasty azz brownstone in Brooklyn.
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | QuotePink Wall Street wrote:
LOL @ “real cute” LOL you made a funny
Just C
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | QuotePink Wall Street wrote:
Oh nothing ‘cute’ PWS, I save those comments for others. Just trying to ‘kick some knowledge’ to you.
keke
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | QuoteJasmin…I was thinking that exact same thing. They have picked majority wives of athletes from what we can tell so far. That further perpetuates the idea that black ppl are most successful when they play sports or are involved in entertainment. I would like to see more diversity in the professional backgrounds of black ppl to show other means of monetary success and achievement. Also, they picked Atlanta to showcase all black ppl as if black ppl aren’t successful in other states. They could have had black couples in NY too. I don’t understand why Bravo is sticking to the format of all black casts and all white casts
curiousmindswanttokn
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | QuoteWell then where is the hot spot? It damned sure ain’t NYC… Stone Mountain in Atlanta is acrtually the # 2 most wealthy black city in the country. So check your facts.
wldntulk2kno
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | QuotePink Wall Street wrote:
yeah i thought there would be atleast one family of color in new york but i am looking forward to the atlanta show
Golden Girl
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:18 pm | Reply | Quotewhy am i about to cry over this? can’t wait to watch the show.
BellaY
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:18 pm | Reply | QuoteI’m soooooo excited!!! I have enjoyed both the OC and the NY wives and am looking forward to Atlanta. I was reading on another blog that there is an East Coast/Weat Coast beef between the other two casts. Supposedly Betheny and one of the ladies from the OC had a catfight recently that got physical. LOL!! Can’t wait!!
curiousmindswanttokn
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:19 pm | Reply | QuoteWell then where is the hot spot? It damned sure ain’t NYC… Stone Mountain in Atlanta is actually the 2nd most wealthy black city in the country. So check your facts.
Mee
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:19 pm | Reply | QuoteCountry Elegance wrote:
Yea…this makes me nervous!
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:20 pm | Reply | Quoteles923 wrote:
Preach sis. That was so NASTY. And they acted oblivious to it.
Martinique_fr
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:21 pm | Reply | QuoteWell at least we get to see some black housewives. I’ll be watching.
tiffj01
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:22 pm | Reply | QuoteI’m a big fan of this show, but it seems as though most of the wives on this show are wives of professional athletics. Why are no other professions represented? Did anyone else notice this?
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:22 pm | Reply | QuoteGolden Girl wrote:
I dont know. LOL
Kay
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:23 pm | Reply | QuoteMs. Michelle wrote:
You always daring someone to be bad…..hahahahahaha
*imma need WordPress to get it’s act together!*
Ms. Michelle
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:24 pm | Reply | Quotetiffj01 wrote:
Yeah….scroll up! LOL
Jane Doe
On Jun 9, 2008 at 3:24 pm | Reply | Quoteles923 wrote:
Naw suga…these is Black Folk u know how we do… black folks will spend they last dime to look good…so since these folk already have Balla Status money…its going to be like Cribs meets Black sex in the city with a hint of My Sweet thirty-forty party.