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'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Nene Leakes paid a visit to BlackVoices.com recently and, as can be expected, she set the record straight about who she is, what she does and how she makes it happen. Her debut literary tome, 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice,' was recently released by Simon & Schuster, and the second season of her reality show is making ratings history, week over week, for the Bravo network.
She's on a winning streak ... and this is the perfect time to get up, close and personal with reality TV's latest villainess. Check out our exclusive video interview below.
The second season of the Bravo network reality series 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' is a hit. BlackVoices.com invites you to take an inside look at the major players of the series that has become the latest guilty pleasure for millions of TV viewers.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: Arjai on 9/25/2009 6:07PM
WoW...you are right. Still, there are worse things they could be doing for money. At least it is a legitimate gig' I am really concerned about the display of the black man in this show. It is pure entertainment. I live in GA (not ATL) but everytime I visit, I just want to cry. Sadly, it's not just them men, but the women and it is also the young (middle school/h.s.) age children. At the end of the day, we like what we like, but I just think that is a very "big decision" to make when you're in your teens. It makes me want to take a poll just to see "how did they come to that conclusion" I don't believe that "I was born like this" excuse either. I know it's on now! What chu' think? Peace
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By: carmen jones on 10/01/2009 9:26PM
look nene pl stop act so low ,,remember ur girls are inviting U to there party not for U to act like is ur party stop haiting so much I understand ur ugly and U need the attention but pl the other have more talent then U ,,,and U just have to excepted I mean even if they came from the ghetto they don't acted out ,, all this women are such lady except U I mean tone it down just a bet the show is not all about U ur not as famous or as pretty as the other,,,and professional as the other ,,U wonder were ur boys get it from U are not setting and example for them and the vierw
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By: rvovum on 10/16/2009 2:15AM
Are you a complete moron, or is it that you really do not know how to converse? Did you even go to school? Or just skip English class. Really, that is absolutely deplorable to write in such a manner. You have butchered the English language! We are TAUGHT punctuation and capitalization for a reason. Remember another thing we were taught...read what you wrote OUT-LOUD! If it sounds stupid, it probably is!
Also, everyone needs to learn which proper word goes with what. Some of these words are: there, their, they're, where, were, and we're. Even if it sounds the same, they ARE spelled different and caring a different connotation. Good grief people, no wonder China is getting all of our jobs! We sound like a bunch of idiots!
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By: NESE' on 9/25/2009 12:01AM
There is nothing classy nor real bout Nene Leaks except for the fact that she is a real a**hole. She is always accusing other people of being fake or backstabbing when all she does is keep up drama. The whole song agruement was ridiculous. She didn't want to do the song in the first place until Kandi made it hot so why act so immature. Why is it that no one seems to notice that the common denominator in the drama is Nene Leaks. She should be more of a real woman. Thank God she didn't have daughters, because the last thing that the world needs is another ignorant woman.
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By: mandyluvpurple on 9/25/2009 6:32AM
nene think that kim can not sell her record with out nene on it what bull s*** she is so full of herself and than on last nights show she told candie she never talked behind her back,liar!she called candie hood rat ,she is fake!candie please take the spot light of nene!no 1 cares nenen!
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By: romanita526 on 9/28/2009 12:53AM
NeNe makes the show the success that it is. You need your hearing checked if you think Kim can sing! She has no talent. She is horrible. It's not because she's white, it's because she is!! She used Kandi (like she uses everyody that will let her). Kandi needs to bring her A game if she plans to survive. Kandi is the only one stupid enough to invest in Kim. It's Kims fault that Kandi got her feelings hurt at the party to begin with. She should have listened to Lisa's advice. She is to naive to realize that Kim is just using her. How is it that everybody that worked on Kims song in the studio (Kandi's studio) got paid but Kandi did it for free? Don Vito got paid, and I'm sure the engineer got paid...did Kandi? No, she even said so. I'm loosing respect for her. I won't even go into her relationship with her man and his twins that she supports financially. She makes herself look like a desperate woman. And Kim is nothing short of a high priced call girl. You can think what you want. Everything NeNe said about Kim is true. She said she would be back with big Poppa (she is), NeNe said she couldn't sing (she can't), NeNe said she was a liar (she is)
They all talk about eachother, get over it! That's what they do. NeNe is the only one who says the same thing in their face as she does behind their back.
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By: JustSaying on 9/25/2009 11:31AM
I try to reserve my judgement of any of these women because I understand that it's really tv and ultimately the shows are edited to portray whatever image of the women that the producers WANT us to see (just ask anyone who's ever really been on a reality show themselves). Plus, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that part of what we see is NeNe acting out for real, but another BIG part of it is the producers TELLING or PROMPTING her on what to say and how to act just to keep the people talking and tuning in. And obviously it's working...cause here we are. Go get yo money girl!
And I sure hope Bravo's paying cuz there aint enough free publicity in the world for me to buy her book or buy any of the clothes called "fashion" that Sheree and/or Lisa put out there. Personally, I draw the line at watching the show.
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I do like Khandi, so if she put another song out there that I like...I'd support it and listen to it. Probably still wouldn't BUY it though. In this economy I refuse to take money out of my household budget to make the rich (or even the just well-off) richer.
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By: Arjai on 9/25/2009 4:38PM
For the sake of clarity: I like Kandi, honest I do. I just thought there was more to her than beauty. She does not "appear" to be a good judge of character. Before you start rollin' yo' necks, consider this. Ray Charles can see that this AJ dude is in it for the ride. Still, that's her choice. Her re-writing the song for Kim for free? For real, if she has money for fake hair, nails, lips, implants...let her pay for her fake song...say what you want, Ya'll know that girl can't sing. Besided, Lisa advised her to stay out of it, she allowed herself to be used as a shield by Kim. I like Kandi, but she needs tougher skin if she's going to swim in the deep end.
Lastly, did ya'll see her on the Wendy Williams show when Wendy got in her face bout' taking care of his 12yr. old twins when her own daughter doesn't get along with them? It was sad to see her continually justify her investing in AJ and all his excess baggage, and baby momma drama. She never once acknowledged Riley's feelings and what she plans to do about them. I'm all for helping when I'm in a position to help...but not at the sake of my familys discomfort on any level. I guess the million dollar question is: Why didn't they go with "their father" when he left?
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By: AM Hood-As, Bs, MSW, on 9/25/2009 11:14PM
I love Miss Nee Nee. I hope she get her own show. I plan to buy her book also. Nee Nee may be Ghetto as they say, But, what is ghetto? Some people use the word to degrade others. If that is the case a lot of people out there could fit the description of being ghettoish. Everyone confronts situations, or may speak in a manner that is different from the way someone else would address a issue.
I would like to see Nee Nee be more mature or more low key, less confrontational, when she problem solves.It teaches our kids and her kids that may watch the show how to problem solve in a manner that is not at the verge of violence. And, then there ate times you just let somethings go. There are times some issues are not worth addressing. You must be careful not to allow others to drag you into being foolish to their benefit. She is very bright and I know she is capable of more respect of others and their personal space. Treat others as you would expect to be treated. Not in your face, up close and to personal. Nee nee can run circles around those other girls. Win them and your audience with kindness and respect, but keep up the drama, that is the key to the success of the show. You got it Babe, do your thing all the way to the bank, 'make it rain"!
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By: shelle on 9/25/2009 7:08PM
NeNe needs to go back to the whole in the ghetto where she is from she is big and ugly and really doesnt fit in with the other ladies but I have something to say about them all first Shree looks lika a MAN Khandi is cool and kim needs to go find her some real friends its evident that they don't want her around...khandi is her only friend right now, and lisa doesn't fit in she needs some new friends too cause none of them are on her lever she makes it happen whatever it is her and khandi are the best!
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