The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Bad Dancing, Elderly Engagements

Sheree returned! Peter proposed! And our intern somehow managed to keep all her food down while watching the latest installment of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. A detailed recap follows...
After being MIA for most of last week's episode, Sheree came roaring back big time. In an Aston Martin no less.  After all, she needs to reward herself for surviving her arduous divorce. She's also been asked to participate on Dancing with the Stars of Atlanta, a charity event.  Because Sheree's all about giving back, she accepts the challenge and goes about proving to the world she can dance.  Can she?
In a word: NO.

Kim shows off her brand new, gold drenched, Napoleonic office to her kids and parents.  She also surprises Ariana with her new $60,000 bedroom.  Brielle is fuming.  Apparently a 2,000 square foot bedroom that takes up the top half of the house doesn't cut it for the fugly brat anymore.

Nene and Maloria, Cynthia's sister, prep for Cynthia's surprise engagement party.  50-year-old Peter asked for their help because he's finally popping the question after three years.  It works! Peter surprises eyelash-less Cynthia with a huge ring which elicits about as much reaction from Cynthia as watching paint dry.  Nene thought the rock showed more emotion but to each his own.   Cynthia promises Peter she won't be a runaway bride.  Mmm-hmmm.

Meanwhile, Phaedra starts packing for the impending arrival of her baby with the help of her assistant and a friend.  Labor is being induced (yes, that's her story and she's sticking to it!) and as Phaedra so eloquently put it "this baby is ready to come out of her vagina." All class she is.  P

Phaedra seems inconvenienced by this baby.  Milk?  Penis ointment?  A 50-cent piece wrapped in gauze taped to the navel?  Damn it all to hell what the doctors and nurses say, this baby's being raised country!

Sheree starts practicing for her dance debut and from what her partner, Derek Walters, and one of the judges can see, a 2x4 has more style and rhythm.  Sheree, however, is not concerned.  Whatever mirror she gazes into has her convinced that she's ready to take on the ballroom masters of the world.

Kandi and Lawrence start working in the studio on his "Closet Freak" track.  Ladyboy Lawrence has a set of pipes on him and can actually sing so Kandi knows that this single will be a hit.  Lawrence tells Kandi about Kim dissing "The Ring Don't Mean A Thing" all over town and Kandi is none too happy about that.  She's fed up with Kim's crappy, lazy attitude.  Find someone else to write your songs beeyotch!

Cynthia goes bridal gown shopping with her mom and sister to give her stylist some ideas.  She's a supermodel, after all, and can't just buy off the rack. 

She promises Mom and sis she won't be a runaway bride but she is getting overwhelmed by all this wedding business.  Mmm-hmmm.  Cynthia's afraid of being stuck in a loveless, dependent, controlling, abusive marriage like Mom was and she never wants that for herself.

The day of Sheree's big dance event arrives, as does Sheree in her Aston Martin and her glam team.  These days big "Atlanta stars" prep in public restrooms instead of dressing rooms it seems.  While Sheree continues on her delusional journey, her guests begin to arrive. 

Nene brings Gregg (trailing behind like a hound dog ) as her "date" and freezes him out for the entire night. Kim drools over Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann and his ass.  Future baby daddy?  Nene gets all hot and bothered by "black berry" 50-year-old Peter.  Who knew?! 

Kim tells Kandi she'll get vocal lessons.  Kandi has an 'uh-huh' attitude. Sheree needs to raise $5,000 for the event.  The table decides to donate $20. Wearing a costume that appears to be from Johnny Weir's reject pile, Sheree demonstrates her wooden dance moves and elicits yawns and grimaces.  The judges give her high scores proving they must be high.  Sheree's proud of herself because she moved out of her comfort zone. 

Which is exactly how the audience felt throughout this debacle... uncomfortable!

Changes Coming to Sonny with a Chance

While Demi Lovato focuses on her personal issues in rehab, producers behind her Disney Channel series have been forced to make changes of their own.

Those behind Sonny with a Chance will temporarily adjust the focus of the series while its star recovers, placing the spotlight on the program within the program, So Random!. The switch means production on season three will begin in January.

"[This] allows [Demi] the time she needs to get well, without distraction or pressure," a Disney Channel spokeswoman said. "Again, we extend our ongoing support to Demi and her family as she works to overcome personal issues."
There is no timetable for Lovato's return to singing or acting. Sources continue to debate the reasons behind her downfall, but THG simply wishes this young star a full, healthy recovery.

Twilight Saga Stars Cover New Comic Book

They've all received the comic book treatment on their own, but Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will soon come together and be featured in a new Bluewater Productions release.
That company has found major success with its Fame series, a group of graphic novels that has also honored Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, among other celebrities.

On December 1, meanwhile, fans will have a chance to purchase a compilation of previously released Fame editions, each having given followers unparalleled access to these Twilight stars. The new installment will aptly be titled "The Cast of Twilight."
The comic will track the rise to stardom of all these actors/actresses, along with a history of Twilight author Stephenie Meyer. Will you put it on your Christmas list?

Jessica Simpson: Engaged to Eric Johnson!

Not to be outdone by Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson is getting married again. Congrats to the alleged singer and former mediocre NFL player Eric Johnson!
We kid, of course. Truly, we are so happy for Jess, whose rep confirmed the news earlier today, saying: "Yes, we are excited to confirm they are engaged!"
The couple began dating in May, after being introduced by friends. Ever since, Eric and Jessica have been seen getting cozy across the U.S. and beyond.

The future Mr. and Mrs. Jessica Simpson, everyone!

Explaining how well their relationship was going, Simpson told People last month she is just so inspired by Eric Johnson: "This is just normal, thank God. He's very, very supportive. [I] couldn't ask for a better man in my life right now."
Asked if Johnson were the one, she replied: "I never go to that because I already went there, so, I'm not gonna jinx myself. He's the one for me right now! I'm very happy, I'm in a great place and if right now could last forever, I'd take it."
She already went there, of course, with Nick Lachey, who also just got engaged to Vanessa Minnillo this month. Guess she didn't want to be outdone!
Congratulations to the soon-to-be-spouses. We can't wait for the MTV reality series chronicling the lead-up to the wedding and their life as newlyweds.

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt to Renew Vows

Less than two years after tying to knot and just half a year removed from faking their separation, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are renewing their vows.
Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?
The gruesome twosome's wedding, seen on the fifth season finale of The Hills, was portrayed on TV like a fairytale. But the couple now disa-vows all of it.

SPEIDI WEDDING 2.0: Hey, the last one was a whole 18 months ago.

Like this year's contrived divorce, which Speidi admits it concocted for a new reality show that never panned out, the emotions of the wedding were "fake."
Now the plastic pairing plans to renew their wedding vows and get a fresh start at married life. Only this time, it will be on their own publicity-stunting terms.
"It was a movie, it was a script and it just didn't feel right," Spencer Pratt tells Entertainment Tonight. "No one in that building wanted us to get married."
"It was a nightmare."
Heidi Montag adds, "We had just gone through so much crazy stuff personally, through our jobs and everything, so this feels like our first real marriage."
"For me it will be like our first restart. We deserve a second chance at our marriage and really having this moment and not being robbed of this."
Yes. They were totally "robbed."
"Since we had to do the first ceremony, I've been thinking about the second ceremony," Spencer says. "The first one was so fake and not real at all."
Tell us about it. But congratulations on the restart, we guess.

Steve and Alejandra Nash Welcome Baby Boy! Then Announce Divorce!

NBA great Steve Nash and his wife, Alejandra, just announced the birth of their son and their divorce. Talk about a two-for-one deal for media outlets.
Hours after the birth of their third child, the Phoenix Suns point guard said that he and Alejandra Amarilla Nash, his wife of five years, are splitting up.
Matteo Joel Nash weighed in at seven pounds and seven ounces.

Steve and Alejandra Nash are calling it a marriage.

“I am very thankful and excited that we have a new son, Matteo Nash. Alejandra and the baby are doing fine. But this is a bittersweet moment; after five years, we are now in the process of dissolving our marriage," Steve said in a statement.
"While we have lived separately for the past several months, we remain firmly committed to raising our children in the most positive, nurturing way possible."
"I want only good things for Ale going forward."
"Right now, I’m focused on ensuring that our children understand how much they’re loved and adored by us as they continue to adjust to these changes.”
He asked that the media respect his family’s privacy.
The couple has been together nine years. They also have six-year-old twin daughters Lola and Bella. Hopefully they all get through this bittersweet time.

Ne-Yo, Monyetta Shaw Welcome Baby Girl!

Ne-Yo just became a father for the first time!
The R&B artist's girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, went into early labor Friday night and had a baby girl. A rep for the star confirmed the joyous news.
The little cutie's name is Madilyn Grace Smith.

"I've been in love before but this feels like nothing I've ever felt," said Ne-Yo in a brief, poignant statement. "Like I'm in love for the first time."
The birth took place in an Atlanta hospital. Ne-Yo and Monyetta Shaw announced the pregnancy this summer. The baby had been due in January.
Ne-Yo was at a charity event for his foundation when word reached him that Shaw's delivery time had arrived, reported an Atlanta radio station.
Luckily, he made it to the hospital in time. Congratulations!