Brandy to star in Documentary detailing Music Comeback

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

In 2008, Brandy attempted to pull of a comeback. Her album, Human, came after the tragic car accident of 2006. On the album, Brandy attempted to put her personal problems in the past. While her goal was moving on, her attitude turned many fans away from her. Human remains her lowest-selling album to date.

Brandy has struggled for quite some time, while Ray J has been one of the more popular R&B singers in years past. In 2009, Ray J soon became one of the more popular television stars. Quickly, he became the biggest face on VH1, when "For The Love of Ray J" premiered. The show received major ratings and left people wanting more of him.

When Ray J decided it was time to end his quest for love, at least for the entire world to see, VH1 wanted to do another show with him. This led to the formation of "A Family Business." Through the show, people were able to see the remorseful side of Brandy. While she was back in the public eye, her show, nor did her appearance on "Dancing with the Stars," do much to boost her music career.

Recently, Brandy confronted this and decided it was time to move on. Brandy announced she will soon be starring in a documentary. The documentary will focus more on Brandy trying to re-gain her spot in music, instead of her other ventures.

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Mary J. Blige discusses Childhood Struggles on "Behind the Music"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Before becoming the positive voice she is now, Mary J. Blige was a very dark person. This darkness was reflected in her early music. It has only been ten years since she broke through with her No More Drama album. Now, ten years of the light, she is recounting her struggles.

Mary J. Blige's background has never been a secret to the fans. On her debut album, she told the world about her horrible childhood. As a child, Mary J. Blige was sexually abused and it messed with her self-esteem. Mary J. Blige said the abuse followed her throughout her life.

In 2001, Mary J. Blige broke through with No More Drama, but this came after much hardache. Blige had become a hardcore alcoholic. Her addiction had taken her over and it was reflected in her music. However, things turned for the worse when she nearly lost her life, due to her addiction.

Mary J. Blige gives the credit of her recovery to her husband, Kendu Isaacs. On July 24, 2011, the entire story of Mary J. Blige will be told on VH1's "Behind the Music."

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Kimbella to join VH1's "Love & Hip Hop"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Immediately following the first season of "Love & Hip Hop," VH1 decided to renew the series. With production for the second season set to begin soon, a new cast member has been introduced. Originally, the show was created for Jim Jones and his family, but he decided not to do the show.

Still wanting Jim Jones to be a part of the show, VH1 decided to make Chrissy Lampkin, Jones' girlfriend, a key member of their new show. Soon, Emily Bustamante, Somaya Reece, and Olivia were added to the cast of the show. VH1 named the show "Love & Hip Hop" and they made the show about the women of hip hop.

Another Diplomat girlfriend will be joining the cast of the show this upcoming season. Kimbella, the girlfriend of Juelz Santana, will be joining the show. The two met through Twitter and soon began dating. Kimbella, who happens to be a model, was already the mother of two children and gave birth to the ten-month old son of Juelz Santana.

Kimbella was recently featured on the cover of Black Men magazine. Recently, she also spoke about the most supportive people in her life. Among the most supportive people in Kimbella's life is her boyfriend, current Diplomat, Juelz Santana.

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Missy Elliott recruits Timbaland and Pharrell for New Album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

For the past couple of years, many people have wondered what happened to Missy Elliott. The last time Missy released a solo album was 2005's The Cookbook. However, in 2008, Missy Elliott began promoting her next album, Block Party. But, for unknown reasons, the album was never released.

Missy Elliott soon stopped promoting her 2008 album and was again forgotten. Recently, it was revealed that Missy Elliott was actually going through a health crisis. Again preparing to put together a comeback run, Missy Elliott made an appearance on VH1's series, "Behind the Music."

Only days after appearing on "Behind the Music," Missy Elliott is back in the news. Working on new music, Missy Elliott decided to team up with old friends. During the 1990s, Missy rose to fame with her multiple collaborations with Timbaland. Going back to what worked, Missy Elliott recruited Timbaland for her new album.

Aside from Timbaland, Missy Elliott also has Pharrell providing production work for the new album.

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Terrell Owens under investigation for Failed Casino Venture

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Despite never holding the distinction of Super Bowl champion, Terrell Owens has enjoyed a long and successful NFL career. Sadly, this career is seemingly coming to an end. Following a semi-successful run with the Philadelphia Eagles, Owens began being swapped around the league. His unsuccessful stint with the Dallas Cowboys left a stigma on the aging star.

Last season, Owens teamed up with Chad Ochocinco in hopes of creating the Miami Heat of the NFL. While both teams had early struggles and both came up short of the title, it was done in different ways. The duo of Owens and Ochocinco failed to produce a winning record or a playoff berth. As a result, the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly have no interest in re-signing Terrell Owens.

Outside of football, Terrell Owens has become the face of VH1 with his series, "The T.O. Show." The show has shown a different side of the NFL baller. More of his childhood, growing up in Alabama, has begun to show. Perhaps, due to his luck with the television show, Terrell Owens decided to try his hand at being a casino. Along with twenty-five other NFL players, Owens invested in a casion based out of Alabama. The casino has since been shut down and is currently under investigation, according to reports.

If enough evidence is found, Terrell Owens and the other investors could be fined by the NFL, suspended by the NFL, or forced to abandon their investment, which was over $20 million.

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Evelyn Lozada promises more drama on "Basketball Wives"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

In the short year "Basketball Wives" has been on television, it has become a major hit in the urban entertainment market. With other shows, such as "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," on hiatus, VH1's hit has risen to become a favorite in many households.

"Basketball Wives" was created by Shaunie O'Neal, the ex-wife of the legendary Shaquille O'Neal. Their marriage had been on the rocks for years and they finally decided to call it quits. Wanting something of her own, Shaunie created "Basketball Wives."

While the splitting couple appeared to be working on finding a compromise, this went out of the window when "Basketball Wives" was announced. Shaquille O'Neal threatened to take legal action if his name was mentioned on the show.

In spite of Shaq's antics, the show still went on to become a major hit. Shaunie O'Neal is the mind behind the hit series, but Evelyn Lozada is easily the most-popular woman on the show. Never being a "basketball wife," Lozada has had an affair with Kenny Anderson and was engaged to Antoine Walker. Currently, she is dating Chad Ochocinco.

With the third season just beginning, fans are hoping to see more drama. Recently, Evelyn Lozada spoke on the new season of "Basketball Wives" and she said there is much more drama ahead, as the third season progresses along.

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"Basketball Wives 3" to premiere Tonight

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Barely one month since the end of season two and VH1 is already gearing up for the third season of the hit series, "Basketball Wives." The show was created by Shaunie O'Neal, the ex-wife of NBA superstar, Shaquille O'Neal.

The show received much publicity even when it was only an idea. Before Shaunie O'Neal had even pitched the show to a network, Shaq was threatening to sue if his name was even mentioned in the show. The former couple reached an agreement and the show eventually began broadcasting on VH1.

Fast forward one year and "Basketball Wives" has become a major hit for VH1. The show brings in big ratings for the network, keeping things going in the post-dating show era at VH1. Not even a month's break was given between seasons for "Basketball Wives." Shaunie O'Neal discussed the upcoming season, telling viewers things will pick up where they left off after the reunion show.

For those who watched the reunion show, this means more antics from Royce Reed and more drama from the rest of the ladies.

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Shaq and Hoopz are the Happy Couple

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

There have been rumors surrounding the relationship between NBA superstar, Shaquille O'Neal and Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander ever since they hooked up. O'Neal was in the middle of a nasty divorce from his wife, Shaunie, and Hoopz had nearly been forgotten, years past her VH1 days.

While Shaquille O'Neal has been with various women, he and Hoopz seemed to be a mismatch to most. Last year, there were rumors of O'Neal popping the question to Hoopz. Before the end of the year, stories said the two had broken up. The rumors suggested Shaq had demanded all his high-price gifts back.

Despite all of the rumors, Shaq and Hoopz have done well with each other. Perhaps their love of basketball is what has kept them together. Hoopz was still a child, playing basketball in her back yard when Shaquille O'Neal was breaking goals with the Orlando Magic. Things have definitely changed since then.

Even with the tough season, Shaq has been able to count on Hoopz being there for him. She has adjusted well to his lifestyle in front of the sports media. Often, Hoopz is mentioned by the sports announcers of ESPN and other sports outlets. For Hoopz, it is not too much of an adjustment being in front of the camera, as she starred in "Flavor of Love" and the original "I Love Money."

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Amber Rose to write Inspirational Book

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Over the years, Amber Rose has come quite a long way. She first gained attention for her relationship with Kanye West. Last summer, the two called it quits for good and moved on. Rose now spends most of her time with new boyfriend, Wiz Khalifa.

Outside of her romantic life, Amber Rose has several different things going on. Rose is set to star in her own VH1 reality show, "Behind her Shades." The new series will detail the opening of her new sunglasses store.

Amber Rose recently interviewed with VIBE and she discussed the new projects. She said fans will finally learn firsthand who she is and what her life is like. Filming for the show began before Rose began dating Wiz Khalifa, so it is unclear if he will appear on the show.

During the interview, Amber Rose made a shocking announcement. The model is working on a new book that will be released before the end of next year. In a relatively surprising move, Amber Rose announced her book will be inspirational. The untitled book will discuss Rose's rise to become the woman she is and her current position in the entertainment industry.

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Tahiry discusses Her Issues with Reality Television

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

For years, Tahiry has been behind the scenes, in many of the classic music videos. Tahiry built a reputation as a video vixen in the game. But, in late 2009, Tahiry introduced the world to her business side. Following her breakup from Joe Budden, she was a part of 50 Cent's "Do You Think About Me" video.

Once she starred in 50 Cent's heavily promoted video, Tahiry began making public statements. Joe Budden responded to some of the comments she made. Tahiry starred alongside Budden in several episodes of his JoeBuddenTV. Fabolous soon announced he used to date Tahiry, building more buzz around her.

50 Cent was asked if he would date Tahiry. While admitting she was a sexy woman, 50 Cent said he did not want a girlfriend. It was due to his level of fortune and fame. 50 Cent, at the time, did not trust any female enough to enter a romantic relationship with them. Tahiry did not land 50 Cent, as we know of, but she became a household name.

When "Love & Hip Hop" premiered, Somaya Reece, another ex of Joe Budden's was on the show. Fans who know her history with Tahiry felt it would have made better entertainment if Tahiry was also a part of the show. Tahiry has made it clear she is a businesswoman, unlike the other video vixens. She was not approached by VH1, but if she were, she would turn them down. Recently, Tahiry admitted she does not like reality television because it creates too much drama.

Tahiry feels reality television no longer focuses on the reality, instead the focus is on the conflict.

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Flavor Flav considers Reality Television comeback

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

As a member of Public Enemy, Flavor Flav stuck out for his eccentric personality and his clock necklace. But, once Chuck D and Public Enemy fell from the mainstream, Flavor Flav was forgotten. VH1, at the time trying to find a niche, had begun broadcasting "The Surreal Life," a show featuring past celebrities.

VH1 was forever changed when Flavor Flav was cast as a member of "The Surreal Life." Flav eventually began a relationship with Bridgitte Neilson, a former model. The two hit it off and landed their own spin-off show in 2004. However, in the end, Flav was left heartbroken and VH1 gave him another show.

Flavor Flav was in complete control with "Flavor of Love," a show similar to "The Bachelor." Several women competed for Flav's affections. The show quickly became one of the most popular programs on television and Flavor Flav was suddenly one of the biggest names in pop culture. The show ran for three seasons, solidifying VH1 in the process.

By 2008, Flavor Flav said he was done with "Flavor of Love" and he was soon cast for a sitcom on new network, MyNetworkTV. The sitcom failed and Flav was soon forgotten, again, after five years back in the spotlight. During his downtime, Flavor Flav opened a fried chicken restaurant and he is determined to put together another comeback. However, this time, his television show will revolve around his business. Flav said the show will be similar to "Happy Days."

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Terrell Owens prepares Third Season of "The T.O. Show"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

When he rose to become one of the NFL's top wide receivers, fans became turned off by Terrell Owens. Owens came off as very cocky with his statements and his actions on the field. All of this came to a tipping point when the Philadelphia Eagles were forced to decide between Owens or superstar quarterback, Donovan McNabb.

McNabb ended up remaining in Philadelphia, while Owens was dealt to the Dallas Cowboys. The media expected the Cowboys to return to prominence behind Owens. Quickly, he formed a nice duo with quarterback Tony Romo. The only problem was the team failed to win in the regular season, barely making the playoffs.

Following three unsuccessful playoff showings, Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, informed Terrell Owens his services were no longer needed. An aging free agent, most teams passed on Owens, but the Buffalo Bills gave him a chance, signing him to a one-year deal. This deal is what served as the launch for his "The T.O. Show."

Through "The T.O. Show," fans had the opportunity to see the other side of Terrell Owens. Despite his persona, Terrell Owens was actually a very humble man. The show gave people the chance to see Owens interact with his family and friends. It was then when it became obvious why Terrell Owens is the way he is, given his father issues. In the second season, Terrell Owens took on his committment issues head first and proposed to Kari, despite an obvious attraction to Kita Williams.

With last season ending on a cliffhanger, VH1 renewed "The T.O. Show" for a third season. The new season of "The T.O. Show" will begin airing this summer.

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Evelyn Lozada will be on "Basketball Wives" season three

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Before "Basketball Wives," not too many people knew too much about Evelyn Lozada. Her claim to fame was the ex-fiance` of former superstar, Antoine Walker. Walker, himself, had been in the media after he blew his entire fortune on bad business deals and an excessive lifestyle. This led to Lozada leaving Walker.

Evelyn Lozada has been separated from Walker for some time and has been with several high-profile men since. Her relationship with football star, Chad Ochocinco, was documented on the last season of her show, "Basketball Wives." After getting engaged to Ochocinco, there were rumors of the couple moving to E! for a new show.

Lozada has issues with several of the cast members on the show for various reasons. While she is on good terms with Shaunie O'Neal, many of the other ladies dislike Evelyn. Because of this, she was considering not returning to do the third season of "Basketball Wives." With the second season just winding down, filming for the third season has already started.

Recently, Shaunie O'Neal posted on Twitter that she was filming the third season of "Basketball Wives" with her friends, Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer. This confirms Evelyn Lozada will remain on the show, at least through the third season. It is still possible that she could leave and do another series on E! with her new fiance`, Chad Ochocinco.

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Jim Jones talks turning VH1 down

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

By the looks of his rap persona, Jim Jones loves being the center of attention. When his longtime girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin, revealed the new VH1 series was initially created for Jim Jones, it shocked fans of the rapper. Jim Jones is known for going after Jay-Z on several occasions, mainly for the attention, but he turned VH1 down.

"Love & Hip Hop" premiered on VH1 last week. The show has become another fan favorite. Instead of focusing on Jones and his family, it focuses on the women in hip hop. Former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, along with Fabolous' girlfriend, Emily Bustamante, Somaya Reece, and Lampkin, of course, star on the show.

Jim Jones explained he does love being the center of attention when it comes to the rap game. While he could be a part of a reality show, he could not have it expose his family life. Usually, when a celebrity of his nature lands a reality show, their family life falls apart. Instead, Jones asked VH1 to allow Chrissy Lampkin to have a starring role in the show.

Jones said if they created a show around her and some other women in the hip hop world, he would give the show his full support.

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Chrissy Lampkin says "Love & Hip Hop" orginally focused on Jim Jones

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

With the series premiere of "Love & Hip Hop" last night, one of the stars opened up about the show. Originally, the show was not about the women of hip hop. Before focusing on the girlfriends of Fabolous and Jim Jones, the show was to be about Jim Jones.

Initially, the businessman of Diplomat Records, Jim Jones began rapping in 2004. He released two albums in 2004 and 2005 before hitting it big in 2006. Jones' single, "We Fly High," became an anthem in 2006. The song, along with a high-profile feud with Jay-Z, made Jones into a hip hop king.

However, Jim Jones has been on a steady decline ever since he reached the top. Soon, fans found his rapping style annoying. Aside from his style, his flamboyant personality turned many fans off. Initially, fans supported him in his Jay-Z beef, but they soon switched back to Jay-Z, as he continued to break records.

Despite Jim Jones' flamboyant personality, he could not handle being the star of a television show. The series, which would have been titled "Jim and the Family Jones," would have also focused on his family life. Jim Jones hardly ever speaks of his family. Even though he is very vocal, he has done well in keeping his family out of his hectic lifestyle. That reason, alone, is why Jim Jones passed the show up. It was revamped and several other women were brought in to round the show out.

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The Cast of VH1's "Love and Hip Hop" talk before Series Premiere

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

With a little over a week until the series premiere of the VH1 series, "Love and Hip Hop," the ladies have opened up to Miss Info. The women called into her show to talk about some things. Olivia has already made it clear she is not friends with one woman in the cast.

Now, the rest of the ladies have their chance to express their feelings. The cast not only includes former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, but also the former trophy wife of Swizz Beatz, Mashonda. In addition to Mashonda, Fabolous' girlfriend, Emily Bustamante, Jim Jones' girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin, and Somaya Reece will also be featured on the show.

Each of the women called in at different times and spoke with Miss Info. Emily Bustamante said when she was approached to be in the show, it all seemed very positive. However, things changed when she actually began filming. Bustamante said she had no idea the show would focus so much on her relationship with Fabolous. She thought the show would focus more on her lifestyle, showing her working and taking care of her son with Fabolous.

Chrissy Lampkin also speaks with Miss Info about her role in the series. She will propose to Jim Jones during the run of the first season. Lampkin also reveals she has issues with Somaya Reece and they existed long before they began doing the show together. They were introduced when Lampkin was in the studio with her boyfriend, while he was recording with Joe Budden. Reece, at the time, was dating Joe Budden and was in the studio, also. Lampkin said their relationship was rocky from the very beginning.

Olivia and Somaya Reece are also shown having an altercation on camera. Last week, Olivia addressed this, saying she has no feelings about Reece one way or the other.

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Olivia denies Feud and Friendship with Somaya Reece

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Last year, there were rumors of an altercation taking place between former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, and Somaya Reece. The story, like so many others, has gained a life of its own. But, Olivia decided to set the story straight. In the next few weeks, Olivia will soon be the star of her own VH1 reality show.

When directly asked about Somaya Reece, Olivia said there was an argument. But, this argument did not spread into a massive feud, the way the media is portraying it. Olivia said she does not have any issues with Reece. At the same time, she is not friends with her, either.

Olivia went on to say the two stay away from each other. The footage of them together was only for her reality show. Even with the footage, Olivia said it will not be a part of her series. When around each other, Olivia tolerates Somaya Reece. But, she does not care about her one way or the other, they simply coexist.

Along with Chrissy Lampkin and Emily Bustamante, Olivia and Somaya Reece will be starring in VH1's upcoming series, "Love & Hip Hop."

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Omarosa becomes a Pastor

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

In 2004, Omarosa rose to fame with Donald Trump's help during the first season of "The Apprentice." While she did not win the competition, she became a celebrity. Omarosa was known for being the toughest woman on the show. She soon landed a role on the VH1 series, "The Surreal Life."

During her time on "The Surreal Life," Omarosa caused more controversy. She met her match in Janice Dickinson. The two immediately disliked each other. Usually, Omarosa was the dominant person on the reality shows. But, Dickinson found ways to get under her skin.

In 2009, Omarosa offered an apology to Dickinson and the two moved past their feud. Soon, Omarosa found herself with another job, working for Donald Trump. The real estate mogul partnered with TV One for a dating series, called "The Ultimate Merger." The show included several men who offered business proposals in order to win Omarosa's heart.

While she did not find love on camera, Omarosa successfully fell in love off camera and turned down Trump's offer to do a second season. Omarosa now has it all and she has found God to top everything else off. Recently, she earned her pastor's license and she was hired as an assistant pastor for Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Omarosa has been dating Michael Clarke Duncan and she says her days of drama are in the past because she is saved for real.

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Chilli reveals Romantic Relationship with Michael Jackson

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since her breakup from Dallas Austin, the media has been very involved with Chili's love life. She has had failed relationships with a number of men, including Usher and Floyd Mayweather. Last year, she partnered with VH1 in order to find love. "What Chili Wants" is currently in the middle of season two.

While the media has been involved in Chili's romantic life, it is nothing like how they have been involved in Michael Jackson's overall life. It is the main reason he is no longer here today. Every move Jackson made was analyzed by the media. Many outlets tried to portray him as a homosexual child molester.

There are many fans who say he did not molest the young boys, but that he was a homosexual. Michael Jackson always insisted he was straight, but it appeared as if all of his defenders were paid off. But, recently, there is breaking news about his romantic life. Despite having the three children, many people assumed Jackson had them artificially.

Recently, Chili revealed Usher was not the only R&B king that she had a relationship with. After her breakup from Usher, Chili said she began spending time with Michael Jackson. She said they had a couple of dates and they kissed. Chili admitted she was madly in love with Jackson and that he had deep feelings for her, too and they would have been together if he were still alive. She revealed that she went to see Michael Jackson before his death and they shared a passionate kiss then, too.

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Toccara Jones to star in Donald Trump's dating show

By TV Maverick
JR Staff Writer

Last year, Donald Trump partnered with TV One for the hit reality television series, "The Ultimate Merger." The show was a ratings success with appearances from Al B. Sure. Omarosa, a former contestant on Trump's "The Apprentice," found love off camera and is unwilling to do a second season.

Toccara Jones rose to fame after her participation on "America's Next Top Model." Despite not winning the contest, Jones built a strong male following. She carried this following with her to the VH1 series, "Celebrity Fit Club." After her appearance on "Fit Club," her career began to really take off.

Since her time on TV, Toccara has landed modeling gigs and a job with BET. In many ways, her loss on "America's Next Top Model" was actually an even bigger win. Toccara Jones recently guest-starred on Ice Cube's hit TBS series, "Are We There Yet?" Following her appearance in Vogue, in 2008, things have been rather quiet from Toccara Jones.

Now, Toccara Jones' career has received the ultimate boost since Donald Trump has asked her to star in another season of his "The Ultimate Merger." Despite her time with BET, Jones will be working for rival network, TV One.

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