Just as striking writer’s head back to work, rumors are swirling that “Girlfriends” will get the boot - for real this time. Sources say there will be no ninth season, AND that Monday’s new episodes were the last. If it’s true, that’s a dang shame for the writers and the cast. Confirmation on the way.

Update: It’s official. Word has it that producers were trying to bring back “Toni Childs’” character for their ninth and final season. The show was also one year away from being the longest-running African American sitcom in history. So much for that.