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Kenya Moore Confirms Return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' for Season 16: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere'

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4 weeks ago

April 12, 2024

Kenya Moore Confirms Return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' for Season 16: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere'

Kenya Moore will be back for season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, in a move that will reunite her with one of her longtime frenemies, Porsha Williams.

On Friday, April 12, the actress and former Miss USA confirmed her return to the next season of the Bravo series, which a source tells PEOPLE begins filming in May.

“I may be ‘Gone With the Wind Fabulous,’ but I’m not going anywhere! 🍑” she wrote, captioning a video of her dancing to her beloved 2012 song.

Moore, 53, is currently the RHOA‘s longest-running peach-holder. The show has recently faced a major casting shakeup that’s left production in limbo for months, off its typical shooting schedule.

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Longtime RHOA star Kandi Burruss confirmed on Feb. 4 that she would be leaving the show after 14 consecutive seasons, while Marlo Hampton told PEOPLE exclusively on Feb. 24 that her contract “ended when season 15 wrapped.” Executive producer Andy Cohen said in a February episode of his SiriusXM radio show that Sanya Richards-Ross also wouldn’t be back.

Williams, who announced her “retirement” from the show after season 11, revealed on Feb. 13 that she’s coming back — a return that came with an overall scripted talent deal with NBCUniversal “across the company’s broadcast and streaming properties.”

The fates of Drew Sidora and Shereé Whitfield, last season’s other stars, remain up in the air. But with Moore’s return set, that means viewers can expect to see she and Williams, 42, share the screen again.

Porsha Williams Guobadia and Kenya Moore at BravoCon 2019.
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Both women joined RHOA back in season 5 and immediately became rivals, shading one another for years to come. Though they appeared to make peace after their birth of their daughters, things blew up again when Moore claimed Williams got intimate with exotic dancer Bolo the Entertainer during Cynthia Bailey’s bachelorette weekend.

It’s unclear where the two stand now, but Moore has said she’d be excited to work with Williams again.

“I would love that,” Moore told Entertainment Tonight back in February. “Honestly, the fans would love that, I would love it. We’ve had some magical moments on TV. I think that it would be brilliant casting.”

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Both ladies have a lot in common right now, coming on the other side of heartbreak.

PEOPLE exclusively reported on Feb. 23 that Williams filed for divorce from her estranged husband Simon Guobadia, a source blaming their split on an “ongoing matter.” The former pair, who married in November 2022, have since been going back and forth in court filings, outlining troubling arguments the two have been having as they navigate their split.

As for Moore, she just finalized her divorce from Marc Daly.

“After more than three years of litigation, I have finally been granted a divorce,” Moore told PEOPLE in December in an exclusive statement about the private mediation. “I want to thank everyone who prayed for and uplifted me when I needed it the most.”

“I’m excited for this next chapter in my life and being the best mom I can be for my daughter, Brooklyn,” she continued. “As a hopeless romantic, I still believe my forever person exists and know I’ll have my happily ever after ending after all.”

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And that “happily ever after” comes with Moore giving herself “permission to just live now.”

“I’ve never given myself that before; allowed myself the freedom to just let go and walk through life fully embracing every part of myself,” Moore told PEOPLE in February. “That’s what I want to do moving forward, because I’m tired of holding myself back. This ‘next chapter,’ as I’m calling it, is all about flourishing, removing myself from those burdens and stepping into me.”

A big part of that move for Moore is about quieting that critical voice in her head.

“I’ve always judging myself with my grandmother’s eyes,” Moore explained. “She was old-fashioned and very religious, and while I appreciated that and appreciated her morals, I feel like I’ve been wound a little to tight in the past. I’ve always contained myself, especially in my personal relationships. And I’m done doing that.”

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Man wanted for stealing car, credit cards, Atlanta police say

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3 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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Man wanted for stealing car, credit cards, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta police are seeking the public’s help looking for a person of interest in a northeast Atlanta burglary.

Police said officers responded to a home on Oakdale Road NE just before 7:45 a.m. Friday. The homeowner told police a man had stolen a backpack containing the keys to their car and their credit cards. The homeowner also said their cards has been used “at a number of locations” by the man.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477. There is a reward of up to $2,000.

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Assembly Atlanta: An inside look at new movie studio

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11 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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Assembly Atlanta: An inside look at new movie studio

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – News 12′s parent company, Gray Television, built a new movie studio in Atlanta as a way to be a part of Georgia’s booming movie scene.

We were there to check it out.

Assembly Atlanta offers everything a production needs on one lot.

It can accommodate everything from feature films to television shows, as well as commercials or music videos.

It includes a parking deck that can fit more than 1,000 cars, a 140-foot LED tower that is almost complete, as well as an amphitheater.

It took just under two years for Assembly Atlanta to get to this point.

You’ll find 19 stages inside, multiple mills that production crews will use to build and create sets, as well as a wet stage that’s about the size of a football field.

And if you’re wondering what a wet stage is, think of the movie Jaws, which was filmed in the “ocean”. Well, now you’re able to do that here at Assembly Atlanta.

The cool thing is construction is not complete. Construction is happening in phases, and you’ll one day find retail, restaurants, residential space, and more right here just two hours down the road.

If you want to learn more about Assembly or internship opportunities, you can head to their website.

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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 8, 2024

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18 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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Future service dog Mae celebrates birthday

Future service dog Mae celebrate turning 1 with a big fun-in-the-sun birthday pool party at Pet Lodge Resort in Alpharetta.

ATLANTA – Mae’s Birthday Celebration:

Future service dog Mae is celebrating her first birthday, and a few days ago she celebrated with her siblings. Paul shows us how much fun the had.

Atlanta Lantern Parade lights up BeltLine

14th Annual Lantern Parade Preview:

Creativity always shines here in metro Atlanta — but it never shines brighter than during the annual Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade!

The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade returns this Saturday, May 11, continuing a magical tradition that began back in 2010 when parade artists Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons decided Atlanta needed another reason to celebrate! Rytter founded the Krewe in 1999 in New Orleans, and the group has since established several popular lantern parades — all with the common mission of inviting everyone in the community to make a lantern and join in on the festivities. Rytter calls the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade “the mothership” of their lantern parades; since its creation 14 years ago, it’s grown into a major production that draws more than 10,000 participants and spectators and some truly awe-inspiring lanterns.

Speaking of those lanterns, Rytter has already hosted several lantern-making workshops here in the community — but don’t panic if you missed one! There will be a lantern-making station at Westside BeltLine MarketPlace from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and a kid’s lantern-making workshop starting at noon at Pittsburgh Yards. Kids are then invited to take part in a special kids’ lantern parade at 6 p.m. at Pittsburgh Yards.

Meanwhile, the lineup for the main event begins at 7:45 p.m. at Adair Park, and the parade steps off onto the Westside Trail an hour later. There will also be a parade finale “jam session” from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Lee + White mixed-use development.

For more information about this year’s Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning getting some hands-on lessons in crafting a colorful lantern for this year’s big event!

Casting Call for May 8, 2024

Entertainment insider Tess Hammock shares the big productions looking for extras and background actors around metro Atlanta.

Casting Call with Tess Hammock: Tess has the latest information on casting calls around the area, but there are also venues hiring as well. Keep up with her on Instagram @CastingCallwithTessHammock

Tips for home decor imagery on a budget

If you want to give your home a facelift without breaking the bank, there’s a number of budget-friendly home decor ideas that will save you time and money. Photographer Alice Park shows how you can use imagery to make your place special.

Budget-friendly home decor imagery with Alice Park: Park highlights budget-friendly decor ideas, such as using printable art, thrifted frames or repurposing everyday items as decor accents. Check out the details below:

Provide tips on maximizing space and adding personality to small living areas with photos and artwork.
Showcase versatile decor pieces that can easily transition from dorm room to first apartment.
Offer guidance on where to find affordable artwork and photography, both online and offline.

Doggy treats with Four-Legged Foodie

The Four-Legged Foodie was Atlanta’s first food truck for dogs and now has a permanent spot in Midtown that offers homemade treats for your furry friends. Co-founder Deborah Pena stopped by to show off what goes into making their treats.

It’s Mae’s birthday, and we’re celebrating: You saw Four-Legged Foodie, the first dog food truck, supplying some of the sweet treats at her first birthday party. So we wanted to bring them into the Good Day studio today! Co-founder Deborah Pena is here to show us how to make dog treats at home! Click here for more information. Learn more about City Dog Market here.

Drake’s security guard wounded in shooting

Rapper Drake had a frightening incident at his Toronto mansion early Tuesday morning when a shooting left one of his security guards seriously wounded. Radio personality Niecey Shaw joins Joanne Feldman with the latest update.

Niecey Shaw has the latest in entertainment news: There was an apparent shooting that happened near Drake’s home that left one person hospitalized. Niecey Shaw has the latest information.

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