Real Talk with Nikki

If you missed it: MTV's Top Pop Group JAZMIN First Radio Interview!!!!

 MTV's Top Pop Group Finalist JAZMIN was on the Real Talk Radio SHow live Friday night with Nikki and Brandee. 

SO if you weren't able to listen LIVE Friday night you surely missed out. The talented singing sisters Nadia, Daria, Celia and Felicia joined us in the studio to talk about their experience on MTV's Total Pop Group and what's next for the beautiful and talented Foursome. They also wowed us with a awesome acappella rendition of "Who's Loving you" By the Jackson 5. I'm telling you we were blown away! Daria (aka Lil Michael) killed it!

If you missed it Don't Worry you can still listen to the show by subscribing to our podcast Real Sisters Real Talk with Nikki and Brandee on itunes or listen again and again on LATalkRadio.com. To make it even easier just go to our website www.realtalkradioshow.com and click on podcast or past shows.

Want to comment on the show email us letstalk@realtalkradioshow.com

Musician iNdiGo Live On the Real Talk Radio Show this Friday!!!

This Friday on the Real Talk Radio Show musician and producer iNdiGo joins Me and my co-host Ms. B in the studio as we explore the deeper side of music. His New album Indi Pen Rant is available online at cdbaby.com and Amoeba Music Hollywood.

What is iNdiGO Music? Think Jimi singing in Erykah Badu's band who are playing like the Talking Heads.

So what can we expect from the album Indi Pen Rant? Representation and co-existence for those who have no voice. It is not anti-establishment, but pro-individual.

Real Talk, we'll have more with this talented music man this friday from 8-9pm PST on the Real talk Radio Show!

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44th U.S President Barack Obama!

Today, President Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America and the First African-American elected to the highest office in the nation. 

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin the work of remaking America." He said in an eloquent address to the nation and the world. 

It was AWESOME!!!

American Idol 8 Premiere Most Watched Show of Season!

 

Over 30 million people tuned in last night to watch the Premiere of Fox's American Idol now in its 8th season. The show recorded the highest rated night on any network in 11 months among Adults 18-49, and the highest rated night in a year among Total Viewers. IDOL won the night among all key demos, including Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens. In fact, it beat out ABC,CBS,NBC, and the CW combined. The pop culture phenomenon is owned by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX,Inc. 

"We are thrilled with American Idol's continued dominance of the television landscape," Robert Sillerman, CEO of CKX, Inc, " The outstanding performance of this season's premiere episode, with more than 30 million viewers, demonstrates the true level to which this program continues to captivate and excite the television and music audiences."

Jennifer Hudson to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl

Multi-Grammy nominated sensation JENNIFER HUDSON will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 1, the NFL and NBC announced today.

Academy Award winner Hudson and her RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album received four Grammy Award nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Hudson's eponymous debut album entered at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 and marked the biggest first week sales for a debut R&B female since 2004. Her smash hit single "Spotlight" is now being followed by the beautiful mid-tempo "If This Isn't Love."

More than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIII will be broadcast worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.

Hudson is among many great performers who have been honored with singing the Super Bowl National Anthem including: Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston (Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Bay), Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Jewel, Cher, Faith Hill, the Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyonce Knowles and many more.

It was previously announced that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show.

The pregame and halftime shows are an NFL NETWORK PRODUCTION and will be executive produced by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of WHITE CHERRY ENTERTAINMENT and by DON MISCHER PRODUCTIONS. 

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Oprah Falls off Weight Loss Wagon!

This week, News and Entertainment Sources are reporting that Oprah is opening up about her weight. The 54 year old talk show host has gone public about her latest weight loss struggle, since 2006 she says she has gained 60 pounds. Oprah has always been very candid about her battle to be healthy. In January's issue of "O" magazine she reveals that she has once again "fell off the wagon" weighing in at 200 pounds. But then again who hasn't? She says in the article that she is embarrassed and mad at herself for letting her weight get out of control once again.

Oprah is not the only one, this week on the Real Talk Radio Show we are talking about Diets, losing weight and Black hair and exercise. While we all want to be healthy we also want to look good and when it comes to our hair we often pay a pretty penny to look fly. The problem is what do we do when we want to look good and be healthy? Is this a real issue or an excuse? Tune in to the show this friday as we answer these questions and more!

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RTRS Behind The Scenes

So we're heading into our 5th show this Friday December 5th. While I'm having the time of my life I'm also working really hard as well. The show begins and ends with me, and that can be a lot of pressure. But I'm not complaining. Every week we strive to provide each of our listeners with fun and informative information, we also try to book the best guests and give the most entertaining interviews. Speaking of Interviews, if you know of someone who has an interesting story to tell, is super talented, can sing better than Beyonce or rap better than her Lil' Wayne hit us up and let us know, we want to hear from you!!! Email us at letstalk@realtalkradioshow.com

From the first show with comedian RonG to our last show with author ReShonda Tate Billingsley we have learned oh so much and all of our faithful listeners would probably agree. Sometimes in the interviews you just never know what can happen, we don't script or give questions in advance so when things don't go according to plan we just have to roll with it. But we have been every blessed, for the most part with really great interviews. ReShonda an ex-television reporter was definitely one of the best. With Comedians such as RonG you just never know WHAT they are going to say (IF you missed it check it out at our www.realtalkradioshow.com). Sometimes guests are just M.I.A we scheduled an interview that was sure to be off the chain, or so we thought! The Guest we found out later had a personal emergency that prevented them from calling in, to bad they didn't let us know. BUT as they say in show biz the show must go on, especially when your LIVE. I ain't gone lie that threw us all for a loop. Nonetheless we kept it moving and we still love him!

My Favorite show thus far was on Relationships from a Male's Perspective, all of the men who called in, filled out our questionnaires and emailed us really tried to keep it real, and as a young woman I can appreciate that. The only problem was we didn't have enough time!

My absolute favorite part of the show however is reading the emails from listeners. I guess because it proves somebody is listening and that's why we do what we do and plan and plan each week.

Although we were on vacation last week we're back LIVE this Friday from 8-9pm pst and Better than ever!!!

-Real Talk

NBA Vet gives back for Thanksgiving!!!

Thanksgiving Giving is a tradition for the Camby family. NBA veteran Marcus Camby and his family will celebrate thanksgiving by giving back to others on Skid Row. The LA Clippers center is teaming up with the Volunteers of America to serve over 200 recently homeless and impoverished Angelenos who are currently trying to rebuild their lives.

This Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 pm Thanksgiving Day at the Ballington Plaza in Los Angeles Marcus Camby will help serve a sit down, traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings. “Nobody should go hungry,” Camby says,  “Especially on Thanksgiving!”

Marcus Camby’s Cambyland Foundation has partnered with the Volunteers of America since 2006 and he continues to underwrite Thanksgiving dinners in the Denver community as well. For more info visit www.cambyland.com or www.voala.org

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Interview with Essence Best Selling Author!!!

Essence magazine’s multiple Best Selling author Reshonda Tate Billingsley author of Let The Church Say Amen will be on the show next Friday November 21^st to kick off the Real Talk Radio Show BOOK CLUB. If you haven’t heard Reshonda is the author of over 14 books, including the national best sellers Everybody say Amen and I know I’ve Been Changed.  Both of which are currently being made into movies and as if that weren’t enough, she’s also Executive Producing the projects as well.

Reshonda Tate Billingsley is extremely talented, beautiful and driven. She’s also the mother of three who left an award winning journalism career with KRIV, Fox 26 News in Houston Texas to pursue her passion full time. She was named a Texas Executive Woman on the Move and one of H Texas Magazine’s Top Professionals on the Fast Track. Its Obvious she is definitely going places and we’re extremely excited to have her on the show to discuss her book Let The Church Say Amen.

Ladies and Gentlemen go out and pick up your copy of Let The Church Say Amen  by Roshonda Tate Billingsley. It’s a must read folks! Then tune in Next Friday to the Real Talk Radio Show  November 21^st from 8-9pm PST as we discuss the book and kick off the Real Talk Radio Show BOOK CLUB and “Feature Author of the Month.”  I’ve already picked up my copy and you should too.  Questions, comments about the book or to Roshonda email us at letstalk@realtalkradioshow.com or call in live Next Friday!!!

Keyshia Cole Reality Premiere Re-cap

Season 3 of Keyshia Cole: "The Way It Is" picks up right where the show left off last season. Frankie, Neffie, Manny, and of course Ms. K.C are all together again for another entertaining season.

Frankie, Keyshia’s biological mom and ex-crack addict was released from prison at the end of season 1. Since then she’s been trying to get her children to forgive her for her past mistakes. Neffie, Keyshia’s older sister, is a recovering/borderline alcoholic and mother of three beautiful little girls, whose husband is sleeping with her cousin. At the end of season 2 she found out she was pregnant again, but not by her "husband" and debating whether or not she wanted to keep the baby. Manny is Keyshia’s manager who works overtime to keep the peace and help support Keyshia as she juggles family and fame.

This season Keyshia and her family are still trying to work out their problems.  Her sister Neffie moved out of Keyshia’s house into her own home that Keyshia bought for her and her 4 children (yep she kept the baby). Frankie, she’s still fighting, Hola!  She has issues with Keyshia’s adopted mom Mrs. Cole for “turning her daughter against her.” But she’s also enjoying being a grandmother to Neffie's children and a mother to her long lost daughter Elite who moved to Atlanta and figures to be a part of the show this season.  As for Keyshia, she’s recording her new album “ A Different Me” and looking forward to moving on and being happy.

I know what you’re thinking how can these dynamics co-exist? That’s the interesting part; they don’t (At least not all the time). Which makes for a lot of Reality TV Drama!!! Fights, Fights, and more Fights. Some might say this is a “hot ghetto mess” and at times it is. But if you look beyond the surface there’s a little of them in all of us. Whether you can relate to them or not there’s something quite endearing about these ladies.

I personally take my hat of to the beautiful and talented Ms. Keyshia Cole. She had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get where she is today. She’s had hit after hit and still she hasn’t forgotten where she’s come from and family is definitely an important part of who she is. Regardless of what you may think of the show, these ladies prove that it doesn’t matter where you start its where you end up that counts. Keyshia and her family have grown up right before our eyes, and its so much fun to watch.

The show airs Tuesdays at 10pm on BET.

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