The hour-long season finale event was all about Tiny’s benefit concert for Alzheimer’s. She talked about and planned it for weeks, so it was a perfect way to end the season. The concert brought together the entire cast. Toya hosted the event. Reginae and Zonnique performed with the OMG Girlz. Tiny performed with Keisha, and Tiny’s dad and brother both took the stage to sing. I half expected Rudy to come out and break dance, but instead we got Kandi Burruss, Jaheim, Pleasure P and T.I.!

So, T.I. didn’t take the stage, but I think Tiny preferred he do what he did. What was that? He presented her with a new car. Now, I don’t know what their relationship is like off-camera, but on-camera, T.I. is quite impressive. Tiny seemed a little less-than-eager to tell T.I. she was performing, but judging by his generous gift to her, I don’t think he minded.

We also got to see more of Toya and MeMpHitz. They really make a cute couple, and he seems to really support her. She was nervous about her hosting duties, but a few sweet nothings whispered in one’s ear, is the best cure for anxiety. Maybe we’ll be seeing more of him in the future … and I don’t just mean at 3 AM on “The Deal.”

All in all it was another positive, uplifting season. We saw Toya continue to try new things and find her special niche in life. She has come to terms with the family she has, and made the decision to focus on those she can help, and not just those she wished she could.

Tiny finally opened that nail shop and is still working to make the OMG Girlz a success.

Will these ladies be able to reach their goals? Did you enjoy the season? Should Tiny and Keisha head back to the studio? Is T.I. buying too many gifts? What did you think of this season?

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If you didn’t get the memo last night, let me introduce to you, the man previously known as Sexy Face. Who is he? He’s BET’s own MeMpHitz, host of “The Deal.” 

I admit they look cute together, and nothing is more sexy than a man who actively tries to help you realize your dreams. So, after Toya decides she wants to style celebrities, MeMpHitz gets her a job working with his co-host Diamond Kuts. Now, that’s romance. The co-host’s photo shoot turns out well, but it isn’t as explosive as Toya’s sexy shoot. Dang, girl! This show is PG-13. LOL. 

While Toya is off conquering the professional world, Tiny is focused on family. She spends time with her kids and her pastor after her good friend Tamar persuades her that she needs help dealing with her dad’s illness. Last week, Tiny said, “I don’t get to cry.” However, with motherhood, a man in jail, a sick dad and the stress of managing a preteen girl group, I think a few shed tears are appropriate.

What do you think? Should Tiny continue to see Pastor Redmond? Are MeMpHitz and Toya a good match? Will the OMG Girlz be able to pull it together?

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So, Toya’s been hit by the fashion bug. She’s a writer and a motivational speaker, but she admits she “just can’t dodge fashion.” However, after meeting with a designer and having little to no idea what was going on, she decided styling might be more her forte.

I didn’t think Toya would be able to put together a decent outfit at the thrift store. I know there are treasures there, but she didn’t strike me as the type to rifle through other’s hand-me-downs. Of course, she wasn’t putting the old clothes on her body.

I’m not sure how far Toya would go as a stylist. I’m not hating. I think she has talent, but is she going to style the Young Money crew backstage before they go out to perform? I don’t think so. She’s used to walking the red carpet, not dressing it.

On Tiny’s side of town, she takes Zonnique out for some mother-daughter time, only to end up disappointed. After all she’s going through, with her man in jail and her father sick, the last thing Tiny needs is Zonnique criticizing her parenting skills. Shame on you, Star. Give your mom a hug!

Baby Carter, formerly known as Reginae, might possibly be suffering from Bobby Brown syndrome. Like Brown once was, Reginae is part of a group, but she’s probably more comfortable on a stage with just one spotlight … shining down on her solely.

She’s an only child, and one of hip-hop’s biggest stars is her dad. She’s not used to sharing.

That’s my assessment of what’s going on with her, but some BET.comers have other opinions.

“I think the real reason Reginae is acting this way is because of her dad going to jail and her grandma leaving has got her really confused. So to Tiny I say just give her a little time.” – Tyrrany

“I’m not Reginae, but I see it in her eyes that she feels left out.” – felly

“Ultimately she’s Toya and Wayne’s daughter and the child should be focused more on school & family. She doesn’t have to have a great attitude about the group, maybe the baby doesn’t care to be a part of it and she doesn’t know how to tell her mother.” –2005

OK, enough about Baby Carter…

Toya is making moves. Not only has she signed a new book deal, but she’s got Rudy on the right track, improving his grades and working hard to understand his school work. Plus, she still has time to be there for Tiny, who is well on her way to hosting a spectacular Alzheimer’s benefit. Tiny plans on taking the stage? Will T.I. object? Should she get his permission first?

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Tiny is focused on the OMG Girlz. Beauty, Star and Lolo are working hard. Even before choreographer Marvelous Marvin cracked his whip, the trio was putting forth a pretty decent effort. As for Reginae, or Baby Carter, Marvin pulled her aside for some extra instruction. I don’t like talking about people’s kids, but Reginae seems to have a little bit of an attitude. I have a feeling this will be revisited in future episodes. Hopefully, the foursome can get it together.

To help things along, Toya takes Reginae to the gym to help her stamina for all those dance routines. Her fitness kick doesn’t end there, though. Tiny and Toya invite a chef to the house to help them prepare healthier meals.

I don’t do too much cooking myself, but it’s obvious that these two ladies don’t spend nearly enough time in the kitchen. It’s nice to see them getting in touch with their domestic side. Next, they’ll be knitting their own purses. Well, maybe not.

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WTH?! Was I the only one expecting T.I. to send a surprise proposal to Tiny? He gathers her friends around to watch her be showered with gifts and flowers. I don’t know about you, but I was holding my breath waiting for the final climax. Then again, having your man pop the question via a post-it note while he’s sitting behind bars isn’t exactly the proposal story you want to tell your grandkids.

I guess sending Tiny thousands of dollars worth of gifts and floral arrangements – and a beautiful note – was T.I.’s best way of showing his love for her from a distance. It was thoughtful of him to have her friends around to make sure any tears she shed from his gesture would be immediately accompanied by lots of hugs and love from Tiny’s sister circle.

In his predicament, he did what he could do to put a smile on her face, and Tiny was definitely feeling loved. Well done, T.I.

Tiny and T.I. weren’t the only couple feeling the love. It looks like Rudy has got himself a girlfriend. Toya did the right thing by talking to him about the birds and the bees. Well, actually she just told him to “wrap it up.” It turns out that Rudy is already well aware of the specifics of physical intimacy. He quickly corrected Toya’s error in judgment and let his big sis know he was not a virgin. I sure hope Rudy listens to Toya’s advice. With all Toya has got going on, the last thing she needs is to be caring for Rudy’s unplanned offspring.

Rap it up.

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The day my mom and brother left, I was a little bit emotional. When you’re emotional, you may say things you don’t really mean. At the time, I did kind of feel like they had used me. I did the studio thing with my brother. I was helping my mom try to get everything going right. I felt like they were just playing with my feelings and didn’t care. They hurt my feelings a lot. I really cried about it. Then, I thought about it like, this is not where they want to be. Maybe I’m being selfish by trying to make them stay here.

I put a lot of my energy into trying to help my family, but I keep getting rejected. Now, I want to focus on myself and let certain things go. Let it be what it’s going to be, ’cause it is what it is. Move on with my life.

It hurt me to see them leave after I wanted this family to be together so badly. We were having so much fun, but I can’t keep crying over spilled milk. They’re letting me know they don’t want to be here. I will continue to support them and visit them, but sometimes you have to love from a distance. Things ain’t gonna be what you want them to be all the time. You have to want the same thing. Putting in all that effort without their support doesn’t work. Let it go.

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I thought the grand opening of Tiny’s shop was a success. I’m very proud of Tiny. At first, we didn’t think it would happen that day ’cause everything wasn’t in place. She pulled it off, and is doing very good right now. I’m very proud and very happy for her. The business is booming. That’s what’s up.

-Toya

I’ll admit that when season two of “Tiny & Toya” opened with Toya asking Tiny’s advice on how to talk to Reginae about her dad, Lil’ Wayne, going off to jail, I thought, “Wow. Is this a common conversation amongst celebrity significant others?” However, after thinking about all the ballers, rappers, actors and even politicians who end up locked up at one time or another, it probably is an exchange that happens a lot more often than it should.

I can imagine that talking to your children about their father’s stint in jail is not an easy thing to do, but Toya did a decent job; I think. It was good for her to recognize, back in episode one, that Reginae might have some unresolved feelings. Tiny also noticed Reginae didn’t seem herself, so they did what moms should do: they tried to address the issue and help Reginae focus on other things in her life – like being a kid.

I’m sure it helped that her father actually showed up for her birthday party.

Toya has a lot to handle right now. Her daughter’s father is serving time, and her mother is having a real hard time battling her addictions.

I’m not sure how much more Toya can handle.

Things are looking a little more cheery for Tiny. She’s distracting herself from thinking about her ailing father by working with her girl group, and is finally making headway on her nail salon.

Here’s hoping the ladies can keep their heads up.

I feel for Tiny. It’s a bit sad watching her deal with her father’s Alzheimer’s. I think you’re around 20 or so when you start to recognize your own parents’ mortality. Maybe that’s around the same time they usually start verbalizing their aches, pains and additional trips to the doctor. I think that’s a normal part of life and growing older, but what Tiny is dealing with is extra. How do you go from being the apple of your dad’s eye, to him barely recognizing you? I agree with Tiny’s friend that she might benefit from going to see a counselor.

I’m glad that T.I. will be home soon to take Tiny’s mind off her dad’s condition; and after her trip to the lingerie store, I think T.I. will be happy too.

While Tiny’s parents are dealing with one kind of sickness, Toya’s mom is still struggling with her addiction. Luckily, she’s agreed to enter a rehab center. I sure hope it works out for the best. I’d hate for Toya to be disappointed again.

What do you think? Will her mom be able to overcome her past? Should Tiny go talk to a counselor?

Atlanta’s sweethearts are back, and season two brings a few changes from where the series left off. The biggest change has to be that Toya’s family is now living with her in Atlanta. That’s good news, since last season Toya was traveling to NOLA to find her drug-addicted mother. Now, her mom’s agreeing to go to rehab and wanting to be a better role model for Toya’s little brother Rudy, who is also in ATL. That doesn’t complete the family; there’s also Walter, Toya’s big brother. He may be a memorable character considering that our first impression of him involves an argument with Toya and talk of his 10-year prison stint. Oh yeah, and he’s asking his sister to help him get a record deal. Is he using her? I don’t see any good coming from this relationship, but hopefully, I’m wrong.

Tiny’s having family issues, too. Her father’s Alzheimer’s is only worsening, but at least Tiny’s main squeeze, T.I., will be home soon. She’s warned Toya to give her about a week alone with T.I., so they can reconnect. TMI? LOL.

What did you think of the season premiere? Will Toya’s family’s move to ATL help her or hurt her? Will we see Tiny at all once T.I. returns?