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Ludacris can cook up a hit record but his culinary skills may need a little work. To bring his deficiency in the kitchen up to par, he’s enlisted the help of Chef Meherwan Irani for his new show, “Luda Can’t Cook.” “Luda Can’t Cook” will find the multi-faceted star acknowledging he can’t cook a lick,…

OWN’s hit dating reality series, “Ready to Love,” continues to give audiences a real time reflection of their dating experiences. The latest episode challenged the cast to be more vulnerable in hopes of ruling out potential matches completely or seeing if there is an opportunity to move forward. The singles were also encouraged to be…

Julissa Bermudez and Sanya Richards-Ross stopped by to talk with Romeo International on Remixx about season two of the hit show “Central Ave.” They discussed how and why it’s important to bring inclusive voices to the table.

OWN’s hit dating series, “Ready to Love,” returns for its third season on Oct. 23, 2020, and audiences couldn’t be more ready. This season, the dating pool has shifted from Atlanta, GA to Houston, TX, with the hopes of finding three couples out of twenty single Black professionals. Host Nephew Tommy, born Thomas Miles, believes…

Kevin Hart is set to star in an untitled comedy for Universal Pictures. The 40-year-old actor — who is one of the most bankable comedy stars in Hollywood — is poised to appear in a new film from Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs, who will write the script and also serve as executive producers…

Alexis Williams was a cast favorite on OWN’s Will Packer-produced hit reality series, “Ready to Love.” The beautiful Atlanta-based saleswoman says she signed up for the dating show because she has arrived at a place in her life where she is ready for a husband and children. Her behavior on the show confirmed she was…

The second season of “Ready to Love” quite possibly became the messiest dating reality show ever. The show started with ten men and ten women but as art imitates life, Mario ended up juggling two women until one self-eliminated herself. After choosing Tondy Gallant during the season, Tolliver created an upset when he returned to the…

Tondy Gallant stops by “Reality Check” to talk to host Christal Jordan about the explosive reunion of “Ready to Love.” After being dumped by Mario Tolliver for Reva Stout, Gallant believes she’s had the last laugh.

Brent Nahshon was one of the remaining bachelors on OWN’s Atlanta-based reality show “Ready to Love.” Although he was a favorite with the ladies watching the show, he didn’t appear to be a priority with his favorite girl, Alexis. After the season ended, Nahshon and Alexis appeared to be in a good place even though…

“Reality Check” host Christal Jordan speaks with Reva Stout, a cast member on OWN’s “Ready to Love,” about the reality show’s explosive season two reunion.

Will Packer and Nephew Tommy will introduce a new group of Atlanta singles competing for a chance at true love on the second season of OWN’s hit reality series, “Ready to Love.” Last season’s cast delivered great numbers, but after a dramatic season and somewhat promising reunion show, the series was unable to deliver a…

Wendy Williams will reportedly reveal unknown details about her life in an upcoming biopic set to premiere on Lifetime. The biopic will focus on Williams’ life from age 10 to 55, according to TMZ. During her childhood, Williams faced bullying from family members and classmates due to her height and being overweight. It will also…

Brely Evans is a principal character on OWN’s hot new soap drama “Ambitions.” Like many of her roles, Evans has managed to infuse her charm and bubbly charisma into the role of community advocate Rondell Lancaster. “Ambitions” boasts an all-star cast including Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, and Brian White and was co-created by the man…

Alexx Blanks, one of the stars of OWN’s popular dating series “Ready to Love,” sits down with Reality Check host Christal Jordan for his first interview since leaving the show because of complications with brain flu.

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Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield are teaming up to co-star in an upcoming romantic film. The “Insecure” actress is set to star alongside the Get Out actor in the upcoming romantic drama set for release on Valentine’s Day in 2020, which Stella Meghie will direct. The film, The Photograph, will center on intertwining love stories in the past and…

One of the biggest points of contention on the first season of “Ready to Love,” OWN’s hit dating reality series, was Aaron Cottreal’s alleged manipulation of the women on the show. We spoke with cast member Shanta at rolling out studios after the show taped, and she kept it all the way real about why…

OWN and Will Packer both scored big with the hit dating reality show “Ready to Love.” Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, a city known for beautiful chocolate singles, the show has become a Twitter favorite as singles vie for a chance at real love. This season moved slower than the first season, due to…

Pastor Chris, one of the stars of OWN’s dating series “Ready to Love,” discusses why more Christian singles should consider celibacy while dating with “Reality Check” host Christal Jordan. Meagan Good and Ciara have been vocal about practicing celibacy before they were married to their husbands. Could you do it? Why or why not?

Mike Bless and Shea Styles were the last couple standing on OWN’s hit dating reality show, “Ready to Love.” Mike and Shea stopped by Reality Check to discuss falling in love on a reality show and if they believe they will be able to break the reality show relationship curse.

Name: Ashlee Akins Industry: TV City: Atlanta Profession: Entrepreneur and reality star (“Ready to Love”) Life Motto: “Live lit or die boring.” As an actress, model, ambassador, host, entrepreneur and humanitarian, describe yourself in three words. Extrovert, witty and compassionate. What is it like being a cast member of Will Packer’s “Ready to Love” reality show on OWN…