TV News: Tyrese Joins Empire and Basketball Wives of LA Returns on Sunday

I don't get to watch TV as often as I would like, but on the rare occasions that I do, you can be rest assured that I am watching reality TV. It wasn't until recently that I became obssesed with scripted dramas. Shows like Power and Empire have been my new obsession and have definitely given me yet another way to live vicariously through the crazy lives of others.

"Non-Fiction Drama". VH1's Basketball Wives of LA is making its return, premiering in its fourth season on Sunday night. In true Basketball Wives fashion, this season is expected to be filled with gossiping, catfighting and just plain drama!

This time around, the Basketball Wives OG's are making a comeback: creator Shaunie O'Neal (ex-wife of legendary Los Angeles Laker Shaquille O'Neal) and Tami Roman (ex-wife of Kenny Anderson). With these two back in the mix we can definitely count on that extra bit of drama. There are a couple new faces expecting to join the crew, only to help stir the pot of course!

This season should definitely see a spike in ratings after the recent and very public breakup between one of the show's stars, Draya Michelle and Cowboy's football player Orlando Scandrick. The two recently called off their wedding engagement and have since been involved in a heated feud on social media. On this season of BBWLA, the two are expected to have some scenes together and Scandrick is a apparently a frequent part of the show. (This should be interesting). The season premieres tonight at 9p.m. ET on VH1.

Here are this season's cast mates!  

Jackie Christie

Wife of retired Los Angeles player Doug Christie, is notorious in the Basketball Wives world for her trouble making ways. Having burned bridges with some of her fellow wives in the past, this season Jackie is determined to get her friendships back on track.

Angel Brinks

Ex-girlfriend of New Orleans player Tyreke Evans, comes to the group through one of her best girlfriends, Draya Michele. A mother of two, Angel tries hard to balance the responsibilities of motherhood with running and designing her own clothing line.

Brandi Maxwell

Wife of player Jason Maxiell, has recently put her marriage to the test by placing her husband on a "timeout". Fed up after discovering that Jason had stepped out on her, Brandi made the decision that the best thing for their marriage would be for her and Jason to live in separate states.

Draya Michelle

She has her sights set on the fashion industry with the launch of her new clothing line "Fine Ass Girls".

This season, Draya gets called out by the other women for being self-centered, running away from problems, and distancing herself. She puts her friendships on the line when she makes an unforgivable comment about Brandi's cancer battle.

Malaysia Pargo

The seperated spouse of Charlotte player Jannero Pargo, is going through what she calls "one of the toughest years of her life". With both her ongoing divorce and the death of her brother weighing on her mind, Malaysia is leaning on her friends now more than ever.

Meghan James

The fresh face to the scene in LA and is looking to make friends. A friend of Jackie Christie, Mehgan immediately starts stirring up trouble for herself when the other ladies start to question where her alliances lie.

Patrice Curry

Joining the circle this season, is the wife of former NBA player, Eddy Curry. A friend of Malaysia and mother of seven, Patrice has had to deal with a lot in her life, including adultery and other common troubles of being with a league player.

Shaunie O' Neal

The ex-wife of one of the basketball world's most respected players, Shaquille O'Neal. A successful entrepreneur and raising five children, Shaunie works hard to balance work, kids, and a new exciting dating life.

Tami Roman

The veteran basketball wife and ex of Kenny Anderson.

Tami Roman's high-profile child support case against her ex may have made plenty of ink in the past, but it's style that's on her mind these days as the brains behind an newly-launched nail polish and lip gloss line. The mother of two and former Real World star continues to deal with her anger issues as she focuses on her personal development.

An Urban Soap Opera. Ever since Fox's Empire premiered earlier this year in January  people have not stopped talking about the show and its star-studded cast. The hit show which already boasts an impressive list of A-list stars is turning it up even more in season two with appearances by Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, Zac Efron and Kelly Rowland (who was snagged to play Lucious Lyon’s mother in a series of flashback scenes). The latest celeb to join the cast is nine other than "Jodi" himself, Tyrese! The singer/actor is no stranger to the acting scene. He has appeared in a number of films including The Fast & Furious and the widely popular Baby Boy in which he also plays alongside his Empire cast mate, Taraji P. Henson. Not since the days of MTV's hit Hip Hopera, Carmen have we seen a more melodramatic performance by a predominately African American cast. 

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