Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Austin, Texas Permit No. 01949 TPA TEXAS PUBLISHERS www.TheAustinVillager.com ASSOCIATION This paper can be recycled Vol. 46 No. 5 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] June 15, 2018 TV One Signs Real Housewives’ INSIDE Docu-Series Star Launches ‘We’re The Campbells” To Air June 19 Steamy Late Night By Naomi Richard | The VILLAGER Capitals champ Talk Show Smith-Pelly turns down RAPPIN’ By Micha Green White House invite. AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor See STANLEY Tommy Wyatt Page 2 TrumpCare seems to be stuck in Congress. One of the main things that Civil Rights Pioneer President Donald Trump passes at 88. promised the voters was that See COTTON he would get rid of The Page 3 American Care Act (ObamaCare) and give the country a plan that works. But as of today, the Repub- licans in Congress have not been able to come up with a plan that they can accept. The new program, if appro- James Talarico ved, will be the Better Care seeks the Democratic Reconciliation Act (BCRA – (Photo Credit Courtesy of TV One) win for District 52. TrumpCare). However, it is TV One is set to premiere its latest original docu- See TEXAS having a hard time getting series, WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS on Tuesday, June 19 at 8 Page 4 through congress. p.m. ET/7C. The nine-episode docu-series will give view- It is reported that the ers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Gospel enter- Kandi Burruss, of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ BCRA allows insurers to tainment power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell, as fame, is bringing her acclaimed web series, offer plans to the public that they tackle the everyday struggles that come with bal- ‘Kandi Koated Nights,’ to Bravo TV. don’t meet the require- ancing family and work, nurturing their marriage, build- (Courtesy photo) ments of Obamacare, ing their individual careers, and fostering their faith; all meaning; that they don’t while raising their three children Warryn, Zaya and teen- If “Real Housewives of Atlanta” (RHOA) isn’t cover pre-existing condit- ager Krista. steamy enough for your viewing pleasures, RHOA star ions and include the ten The patriarch of the family, Warryn Campbell, is an and member of the girl group Xscape, Kandi Burruss, essential benefits, so long as award-winning veteran music producer for today’s most has a new show coming to her TV home, Bravo, that they offer one plan to the influential artists, Pastor of the California Worship Cen- turns up the heat. public that does meet all of ter, and founder of the record label My Block Inc. When PEOPLE reported that Burruss, 42, will be back on the requirements of Warryn is not leading prayer and worship service, he is television with her acclaimed online show, “Kandi Obamacare. The BCRA mentoring his upcoming music artists. Koated Nights,” which gathers celebrities and friends “I am excited to let people in and share our family’s amendment would provide to chat about the relationships, sex and events in pop story,” said Warryn. “It is super important that folks will money to the insurers from culture. TCSO get to see a strong, beautiful Black family, a loving couple a fund to help offset the cost RHOA fans might remember seven long years ago, and nothing but the Hand of God and the Grace of God Click-It or of these higher risk in 2011, when Burruss first began talking about her web on our lives through everyday situations both good and series. Several years later and the web series has been individuals who have pre- bad.” Ticket existing conditions. featured in some episodes of RHOA, and is now offi- Dividing time between her family’s life in Los Ange- cially coming to Bravo. Insurers believe that by les and her work life in Dallas, Erica Campbell is not only Initiative essentially creating one set a doting wife, mother and sister, but also a host of the Results of plans for sick people and popular nationally-syndicated program Get Up! Mornings one set that will be attractive with Erica Campbell on Reach Media, which she tapes May 22nd thru June to healthy people (because daily. In addition to these roles, she is also one-half of 4th, 2018 the Travis they will be cheaper but have the award-winning Gospel music duo Mary Mary, writ- County Sheriff’s Office par- fewer benefits) it will make ing a new book, promoting her hair extension and wig ticipated in the Click-It or the Obamacare plans collection and serving as First Lady of the family church. Ticket Grant. This grant unaffordable for consumers, “We are a normal family that wants a healthy rela- focused on drivers and ve- being that the healthy people tionship with healthy and happy kids that will impact the “I am so excited to have partnered with Bravo to hicle occupants who were will not be buying them as world,” says Erica. “I think families will see us deal with bring my favorite sexy talk show to TV screens,” Burruss, not in compliance with well and insurance carriers the same things they encounter in life. I’m so very ex- who will serve as executive producer and host the show, Texas safety belt laws and will still leave the cited.” told PEOPLE. “We are going to have so much fun keep- was offered by the Texas marketplace. The Villager Newspaper participated in a media con- ing it real, taking a deep dive into all things sex, rela- Department of Transpor- Another sticking point ference call with the cast, and enjoyed watching the first tionships and pop culture!” tation (TXDOT). The grant with insurers is that they episode. It is an action packed telecast, filled with twists Todd Tucker, Burruss’ husband and co-executive allowed TCSO to put addi- cannot make any kind of a and turns, while showing real life experiences. One point producer for the show, also weighed in. tional deputies on road- was clear, fortune and fame aren’t guarantees of a worry profit from a risk pool that “Nobody is more direct about the bedroom than ways, focused on these free life or a life void of daily chores and responsibilities. does not have a higher my wife, the queen, Kandi Burruss,” Tucker said. violations. You will see this faith-centered couple as they tackle percentage of healthy “America is not ready for what is coming. Buckle up.” The results for the problems similar to yours. Time management, cooking, run- time frame specific to the individuals within it to offset ning in different directions, the challenges of raising chil- The show will also feature personalities Yamaneika the funds that will be paid dren and trying to maintain your marriage. It represesnts a Saunders, Nikki Nicole and The DJ AOne, in addition to grant are as follows: 95 out to provide costly care to strong relatable and transparent story line. experts related to the weekly themes. drivers were issued cita- individuals with health TV One viewers can join the conversation by con- After each episode, the show will continue on tions for no safety belt; 44 problems. So what else is necting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and BravoTV.com on the show, Kandi Koated Nightcap. passengers were issued ci- new. That is how insurance Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hash tags Embassy Row, the production company behind tations for no safety belt/ companies work. #WERETHECAMPBELLS and #REPRESENT. “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” will also s; 5 citations were issued In the meantime, Launched in January 2004, TV One serves 59 mil- executive produce Kandi Koated Nights. to individuals for children consumers are being lion households, offering a broad range of real-life and Other than RHOA, Burruss has starred on spinoffs not in safety belt/s or seat/ encouraged to sign up for the entertainment-focused original programming, classic se- surrounding her life, “The Kandi Factory” (2012), s; 357 traffic citations were ACA while the politicians ries, movies and music designed to entertain and inform “Kandi’s Wedding” (2014), “Kandi’s Ski Trip” (2015) and issued; and 4 arrests were are trying to find a plan that a diverse audience of adult black viewers. “Xscape: Still Kickin’ It”- which chronicled the group’s made. will work for the country. reunion..