Jojo Simmons is the first of Rev Run’s children to get caught doing dirt. You know it’s bad when TMZ gets the news!

Jojo was arrested and sent to jail for a night, in last night’s episode, for drug possession (marijuana). It was a scary situation for the Simmons family but I like the way they came together. Run and Justine were obviously upset but it’s good that they didn’t spazz out. He seemingly learned his lesson after sleeping in a jail cell, and luckily for him, the charges were dropped to disorderly misconduct because he had no priors.

Russell and Run each had heart to hearts with Jojo, with Run revealing how smoking weed busted his lung, but I loved when Angela and Vanessa flew in from LA to be with the family. The Simmons Sisters manage to stay away from scandal and are closer in age so I’m sure their message resonated with him the most. Plus, it was funny how they teased him—just like big sisters would (they entered his room with a box of pizza and asked him if he had the munchies).

In the end, Jojo apologized to his family, primarily his little brothers, for setting a bad example. He obviously felt bad (and rightfully so). Hopefully, this is the last time we’ve heard of him getting in trouble. Being in a hip-hop group doesn’t help ease temptation, but let’s hope he doesn’t catch Wild Rapper Syndrome.

Run’s House airs Monday Nights at 10pm on MTV

Bravo’s going to run this housewives shtick ‘til the wheels fall off.

The reality-friendly network has already commissioned a Real Housewives of D.C. for the franchise. Now it seems they’re ready to head back down south and hit the beach.

Indeed, The Real Housewives of Miami is on the way, and judging from the set of potential cast members one doesn’t need a ring or a vagina to join the housewife club anymore.

Rumored cast members include Alonzo Mourning’s wife, Tracy Mourning, PR girl Tara Solomon (who is engaged, but not married), and ex-Madonna BFF and current party promoter. Ingrid Casares, a lesbian that’s never had a ceremony in Hawaii.Then there’s Alatriste Lourdres, a real-estate agent married to infectious-disease doctor (what a great career choice for Miami) Albert Lourdes, and drag queen Elaine Lancaster.

I’m not entirely sure how a person born with a penis can be deemed a housewife no matter how bad his walk is in stilettos, but hey, I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

TV is slow during summer months however, I’m looking forward to Oxygen’s Dance Your Ass Off. I screened the first episode and am now a firm believer in Monday night reality TV, for the next couple of months. It’s a refreshing new twist on two things American society is obsessed with—weight loss and dance-themed reality shows.

Twelve finalists weighing in at a total of 3,000 lbs, have been brought together to compete for $100,000. They’ve been given doctors, nutritionists, personal trainers and professional dance partners/choreographers to guide them through their weight loss journeys. Each contestant will perform a weekly stage performance with their partner, ranging in style from ballroom dancing to hip-hop. Three judges will score their routines, then the contestants will weigh in to reveal their weekly weight loss. Success is determined when weight loss is combined with the overall dance score.

My top five reasons for why this show works are:

1. Although the contestants are overweight, a lot of them have dance or athletic backgrounds and can move well therefore, breaking the stereotype that obese people aren’t agile.

2. It’s a realistic and intimate look at how dire it is to carry excess weight. Several of them have diabetes or some other form of hypertension, which are diseases that affect most people whether they suffer from it themselves, or a loved one.

3. It’s a learning experience because you pick up nutritional and workout tips from specialists.

4. It’s inspirational. Watching it is enough motivation for people who don’t like traditional cardio to get active and have fun while doing it.

5. The judges are honest without being unnecessarily mean.

Now that I’ve seen the preview, my money is on Shayla, the former track star and cheerleader from California. She wowed me with a Tina Turner shimmy (dancing to “Proud Mary”) and a split. Actually, there will be quite a few splits, spins, whirls and leaps throughout the series. It’s a talented bunch, and competition is tight. This is going to be good…

Dance Your Ass off premieres next Monday at 10PM ET/PT on Oxygen.

I love Sherri Shepherd.

I don’t care about her slight verbal fumbles on the show (the world is not flat, Sherri) – she is funny and seems to have such a sweet spirit.

Speaking of something sweet, Sherri is on a mission to cut that along with cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, and milk shakes out of her diet in an effort to slim down to fit into a bikini.

Already Sherri has learned one valuable lesson: If you’re going to cheat on your diet, keep your business off the internet.

A while back Sherri said on the show:

“This weekend, I was out in L.A., and I’m tweeting about [how] I had fried calamari and I had some buffalo wings and I just went totally off my diet. And it was great! I did not know that my nutritional coach and my trainer follow me.”

Bless her heart.

Honestly, when I think of the women on The View, I’m not fantasizing about any of them in bikinis. But you know what? Sherri seems to be doing this for health reasons versus a cry for attention (think that “Kiss my fat a—” episode of The Tyra Banks Show) so I’m all for it.

Besides, it’s good to see her go the natural route to weight loss versus the alternatives (starvation, fingers down her throat, or surgery).

However, while I cheer Sherri on she could’ve kept this fun fact about her hairy package to herself:

E! News Now – Sherri Shepherd’s Hairy Dilemma

When they say “take a little time to enjoy The View,” the view of Chewbacca crotch isn’t what I had in mind.

Are you joining Sherri in her efforts to get bodied for the beach?

I had to follow up my top TV moms post with a father’s day salute, of course!

Fred Sanford (Red Foxx) - Sanford & Son

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Fred Sanford reminds me of two important men in my life—my father and my late Uncle Rudy. They’re really just big teddy bears with grumpy old men facades. But at the same time, they always have something smart, funny or witty to say. There’s moments when they annoy you, but you still gotta love ‘em.

James Evans (John Amos) – Good Times

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Growing up, most of the men I saw were more like him. He worked hard for his family, always made financial miracles happen (legally), didn’t take any nonsense and told it like it was.

Pops Witherspoon (John Witherspoon) – The Wayans Bros.

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Aside from the fact that his character also reminds me of men I grew up around, he acts the same way in real life. I’ll never forget the time I ran into him at a radio station and I said, “Hi pops.” His reply was a bubbly, “Hi cutie pie!” I love it.

Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) – The Cosby Show

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Bill Cosby is a given. His TV persona was that of the quintessential dad who had the most ideal family in the world. Even if your family life wasn’t perfect, somehow watching Bill Cosby on TV made you feel included.

Julius Rock (Terry Crews) – Everybody  Hates Chris

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He worked hard for his family and was extremely patient with his wife who kept quitting jobs because she knew he’d carry her. Plus, his children knew not to cross him. You have to love that!

Robert Peterson (Robert Townsend) – The Parent ‘Hood

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This was the late 90s version of The Cosby Show but Townsend upped it a notch. Whereas Cosby would have goofy stories and anecdotes for his children, “Robert Peterson” would go into a quirky daydream montage about what could possibly happen before he’d find a solution to problems.

Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson) – Family Matters

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He was a hero with his family and on the job too. Who wouldn’t want a father like that?

Frank Mitchell (William Allen Young) – Moesha

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He was laid back, approachable and easy-going.

Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) My Wife and Kids

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Funny dads make for great holiday gatherings. Plus, his moments of megalomania, like the episode when he was a hand model but tried to get them to capture his face, were hilarious because his family always brought him back to reality.

Roger Parker (Jim R. Coleman) - My Brother and Me

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He was also easy-going and very approachable but he wasn’t a push-over.

If there’s one thing Shaq knows besides the basketball court, it’s comedy. Take one listen to Shaq Fu: Da Return. Dude is a comedic genius.

So the funny baller has decided to take his comedic instincts, money, and clout to partner with Codeblack Entertainment to produce a series called “All-Star Comedy Jam” for Showtime.

The first episode of the series featured Cedric the Entertainer and debuted on Wednesday. The second installment, hosted by D.L. Hughley, will be filmed later this month and will run in January.

Like any kid who benefitted from their parents being knocked out way too early, I remember staying up late and watching Comic View. The next day I would go to school, repeat the jokes then curse out the person who snitched on me to the teacher.

Just kidding, ya’ll. I was an angel in school.

In any event, it’s been a while since we’ve had a comedy series breakthrough and make a name for itself the way Comic View and Def Comedy Jam have.

Could Shaq’s new show make the cut?

P.S. I meant no disrespect to MC Shaquille. In fact, I had my mama buy me that album on tape for Christmas. “Biological Didn’t Bother” was my song.

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Lafayette

I’m a couple of days late, but I finally got to see the True Blood season two premiere (sue me) and I’m super excited that the writers didn’t stick to Patricia Wadell’s Sookie Stackhouse novel series by killing Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis). Instead, they’ve kept our favorite v-peddling flamboyant homosexual alive. And the plot thickens. He’s trapped in a vampire’s basement, leaving us pondering his fate. He’s too strong of a character to die but I must admit, I’m nervous. However, I’m pumped for the next few episodes and apparently, so are viewers.

According to TV news guru Cynthia Turner, the season two debut of HBO’s vampire drama drew 5.1 million viewers last Sunday, combined with the 11pm repeat airing with the opening episode. The first season started out slow but it definitely got progressively better. HBO wins, once again, with a good series.

But back to Lafayette; some fans think he’s going to become a vampire. I don’t agree. I think he’s going to escape from those holding him captive and be continuously on the run for the rest of the season, which will be just as entertaining. (If Lafayette can beat three homophobic rednecks senseless at one time, imagine him tackling vampires). What are your thoughts?

For the second year in a row, 90210 is the centerpiece of the CW’s fall campaign.

The network has announced its fall lineup and as expected, 90210 will kickoff the fall schedule on September 8. The network also has high hopes for 90210’s spin-off series, Melrose Place.

If any of you are old enough to remember a time when Hammertime wasn’t known as a TV show, I’m sure you’re over there wondering why the opening sentence in this entry sounds like it came from 1992.

It’s nothing against series regular Tristan Wilds or guest star Lauren London, but really, I catch 90210 repeats on The Soap network all the time (don’t judge me). Did we really need another version of the show?

As if that weren’t enough, now they’re remixing Melrose Place.

What’s up next, folks? The return of Models Inc.?

90210 2.0 must obviously get good ratings, but what happened to an original idea? Moreover, what happened to pushing sitcoms that have them?

Maybe if show producers for The Game and Everybody Hates Chris regurgitated storylines about Brenda, Dylan, and kooky Kimberly perhaps they would still be on the air.

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Missed BET’s interview with Tia Mowry about The Game’s abrupt cancellation? Check it out here.

LL Cool J is amazing. I’m not just saying that because I’ve been in love with him since “Around the Way Girl,” either. I honestly believe he’s a wizard who holds the key to eternal youth. The man is gorgeous in shape, and looks progressively better with age, but I digress.

He appeared on the Rachael Ray show yesterday to promote his line of affordable jeans, t-shirts and jackets for Sears. He’ll also make a TV comeback this fall in CBS’s NCIS: Legend, so it’s good to start seeing his face again and be reminded of how cool his personality is (no pun intended). Now that his only son is in college, he’s surrounded by women who sometimes force him to watch chick flicks, but he doesn’t mind as long as he gets to spend time with his family. However, one thing he doesn’t do is cook. In the clip below, he tells Rachael Ray that the last time he cooked for his family was during his last appearance on her show, months ago. Basically, she did most of the work but he got to take home a doggy bag. It’s good to see that he’s such a humble, mellow guy. And that’s why we love him.

Judging from his response at the beginning of this week’s episode of Welcome to Dreamland, Jazze Pha isn’t all that keen on Drumma Boy’s extra dose of confidence.

As Drumma Boy ranted about how he took over the city of Atlanta in a year’s time, Jazze Pha attempted to drag him back to Earth by asking him what single does he have currently on the charts.

His response was essentially: “Huh? Uhh, don’t worry about all that, just worry about the competition.”

Though the ladies sat there and watched their team leaders go back and forth, they had their own battle to contend with the next morning when each headed back to round two of boot camp.

I never understand why show producers have their contestants run with sticks, fetch cheesecake, or jump rope in a singing competition. There are a bunch of singers out now who sound like their parents are frogs so what’s the point in making the girls do an obstacle course and sing on the spot?

I felt bad for baby Kelly Price. Ya’ll know it’s not fair to ask a heavy set (yet fly) person to roll down the ground like she’s 7-years-old. Thankfully, Sabrina persevered. That’s right, watch out for the big girls.

After losing their breath on the field, Team DSU headed to the studio for choreography. Every group member was assigned to perform a song but Leaf – clearly forgetting that viewers just learned her name three weeks ago – decided she wanted to do her own song. She apologized soon after, but she’s officially the diva of that bunch.

After Team DSU got their steps in order they joined Team Phezel in stopping and posing for the frame for a test photo shoot.

Based on the results of their photos Ilia and Shari were dropped.