S2E21: Joe vs. Donell Verzuz, ESSENCE’s Greatest R&B Songs Revealed, Whitney Auction Backlash, Brandy’s ‘A Different World,’ Michael Part 2, NeNe & Joseline Return + More!
Kings & Queens! 👑🔥 Welcome back to your favorite Friday Jr. Happy Hour!
Grab your snacks, pour your cocktail—or NA beverage—and get in the comments because E21 is PACKED!
We’re talking major DMV happenings, R&B nostalgia, huge TV and movie updates, and a serious Ponderosa conversation we want our community to weigh in on.
📍 DOWN IN THE DMV
🏈 Stefon Diggs is coming home to the DMV! We discuss the wide receiver joining the Washington Commanders.
🎭 We recap the inaugural Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Parade taking over Gallery Place/Chinatown with Mannie Fresh.
🎂 JoJo and Nichelle recap another busy weekend, including family celebrations, waterpark fun, fishing, and more.
🏳️🌈 We celebrate National Gay Uncles Day, JoJo’s feature with Gaye Magazine, and a new influencer collaboration!
🐟 Plus, Chef Tony’s Epic Fish Fry at the Old Juke Joint goes down this Saturday with food, entertainment, networking, party vibes, and a first look at a historic Black-owned property before its next chapter.
☕ CUP O’ JO
🎤 Joe vs. Donell Jones is the next Verzuz! But does Donell have enough records to go toe-to-toe with Joe—or should it have been Avant, Jon B., Jaheim or somebody else? 👀
🎶 ESSENCE’s 50 Greatest R&B Songs of All Time list is finally complete! After ESSENCE jumped into our comments last week, we’re running through the final rankings and giving our thoughts. Did they get it right?!
🔥 Usher & Chris Brown continue their massive R&B Tour with Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, Method Man and more popping out at MetLife Stadium—and Breezy has something to say about those clone rumors. 😂
👑 Whitney Houston’s legacy is back in the spotlight. Mattel unveils an I Wanna Dance With Somebody Barbie while an estate-authorized auction of Whitney memorabilia sparks debate among longtime fans.
🎶 Brandy puts her stamp on another iconic theme song! She’s recorded the new version of A Different World for Netflix’s upcoming sequel series, bringing two generations of Black TV nostalgia together.
📺 WHAT WE WATCHING!?
💰 We give our spoiler-free thoughts on the Raising Kanan series finale after five seasons.
👑 After the first Michael became a massive box-office success, Michael Part 2 is officially moving forward! We discuss where the sequel could take Michael Jackson’s story next.
🍑 RHOA Reunion Part 1 is here—and Shamea takes some of that drama straight to Atlanta radio.
🍑 NeNe Leakes is officially BACK on Bravo! We react to her long-awaited Real Housewives return on RHUGT after years away from the network.
🇵🇷 The Puerto Rican Princess is coming home! Joseline Hernandez confirms her return as Love & Hip Hop prepares to close out the franchise with its final chapters.
🗣️ THE PONDEROSA
This week, Chelle leads a much more serious conversation surrounding a recent string of disturbing cases involving young Black people who were reported missing and later found dead.
We discuss the questions, concerns, and fear these cases are creating within the community, while recognizing that each case has its own circumstances and investigation.
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