NeNe: Celebrity Apprentice Was 'Toxic' for Me

NeNe Leakes never had second thoughts about quitting Celebrity Apprentice. It all just got to be too much, she says.

"I don't regret it. I felt very good about it. I always do what my gut tells me to do," the Real Housewives of Atlanta star says in an interview airing Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

She adds: "I'm a grown woman, and nobody makes decisions for me. I make my own decisions. It was a toxic situation for me."

Particularly poisonous, of course, was her feud with Star Jones. In an episode two weeks ago, Leakes unloaded on Jones in front of a client, then walked off the show. She doesn't regret that either, but admits it didn't need to get that ugly.

"I needed to get it out," she says. "I wish I could have maybe had a different delivery, maybe better word choices, but I'm OK with it. I felt she deserved it. I know everybody in Hollywood knows I'm telling the truth [about Jones]."

Of course, things evened out this past week, when Donald Trump fired Jones. "When I said on the show yesterday that Star got fired, there were applauses in the audience," says DeGeneres. "People were thrilled that Star got fired."

To which Leakes replies: "Yeah, let's clap about it."

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NeNe: Celebrity Apprentice Was 'Toxic' for Me

NeNe Leakes never had second thoughts about quitting Celebrity Apprentice. It all just got to be too much, she says.

"I don't regret it. I felt very good about it. I always do what my gut tells me to do," the Real Housewives of Atlanta star says in an interview airing Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

She adds: "I'm a grown woman, and nobody makes decisions for me. I make my own decisions. It was a toxic situation for me."

Particularly poisonous, of course, was her feud with Star Jones. In an episode two weeks ago, Leakes unloaded on Jones in front of a client, then walked off the show. She doesn't regret that either, but admits it didn't need to get that ugly.

"I needed to get it out," she says. "I wish I could have maybe had a different delivery, maybe better word choices, but I'm OK with it. I felt she deserved it. I know everybody in Hollywood knows I'm telling the truth [about Jones]."

Of course, things evened out this past week, when Donald Trump fired Jones. "When I said on the show yesterday that Star got fired, there were applauses in the audience," says DeGeneres. "People were thrilled that Star got fired."

To which Leakes replies: "Yeah, let's clap about it."

Credit: PEOPLE (Tim Nudd)

NeNe: Celebrity Apprentice Was 'Toxic' for Me

NeNe Leakes never had second thoughts about quitting Celebrity Apprentice. It all just got to be too much, she says.

"I don't regret it. I felt very good about it. I always do what my gut tells me to do," the Real Housewives of Atlanta star says in an interview airing Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

She adds: "I'm a grown woman, and nobody makes decisions for me. I make my own decisions. It was a toxic situation for me."

Particularly poisonous, of course, was her feud with Star Jones. In an episode two weeks ago, Leakes unloaded on Jones in front of a client, then walked off the show. She doesn't regret that either, but admits it didn't need to get that ugly.

"I needed to get it out," she says. "I wish I could have maybe had a different delivery, maybe better word choices, but I'm OK with it. I felt she deserved it. I know everybody in Hollywood knows I'm telling the truth [about Jones]."

Of course, things evened out this past week, when Donald Trump fired Jones. "When I said on the show yesterday that Star got fired, there were applauses in the audience," says DeGeneres. "People were thrilled that Star got fired."

To which Leakes replies: "Yeah, let's clap about it."

Credit: PEOPLE (Tim Nudd)

Friends Applaud NeNe For Quitting 'Apprentice'

With celebrities, respected journalists and interest groups lobbing the racist label at Donald Trump, friends of Nene Leakes tell Rob Shuter of Pop Eater that quitting Celebrity Apprentice in a shocking -- and low-rated -- episode on Sunday was a smart, principled move.

"Everything will ultimately work out for NeNe," a friend of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star tells him. "In the long run she was much better off to quit and walk away than get a job with Donald Trump."

It should be noted that each celebrity is playing to raise money for their charity rather than get a job within Trump's organization. It should also be noted that the Celebrity Apprentice you're seeing on Sundays was taped months ago, before The Donald's now-floundering bid for the White House and string of attacks on President Obama that many believe reek of racism.

CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer hit Donald recently after he raised doubts about President Obama's school grades. "That's just code for saying he got into law school because he's black," he said. "This is an ugly strain of racism that's running through this whole thing."

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Robert De Niro, Rosie O'Donnell and David Letterman have also spoken out.

The political advocacy group Color of Change has called on all black cast members to boycott the show and one fired "applicant" told Shuter that they would shun the finale if their contract didn't stipulate they had to be there.

On Monday morning, Donald appeared on FOX News to try and dispel the charges he's racist.

"I am the least racist person there is," he said. "And I think most people who know me would tell you that. I am the least racist, I've had great relationships."

NeNe's fellow 'Housewife' (well, from NYC) Ramona Singer isn't buying it.

"Well, anyone who makes a racist remark is showing their opinion and where their mind is at," Ramona tells him.

Credit: Pop Eater (Rob Shuter)

Friends Applaud NeNe For Quitting 'Apprentice'

With celebrities, respected journalists and interest groups lobbing the racist label at Donald Trump, friends of Nene Leakes tell Rob Shuter of Pop Eater that quitting Celebrity Apprentice in a shocking -- and low-rated -- episode on Sunday was a smart, principled move.

"Everything will ultimately work out for NeNe," a friend of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star tells him. "In the long run she was much better off to quit and walk away than get a job with Donald Trump."

It should be noted that each celebrity is playing to raise money for their charity rather than get a job within Trump's organization. It should also be noted that the Celebrity Apprentice you're seeing on Sundays was taped months ago, before The Donald's now-floundering bid for the White House and string of attacks on President Obama that many believe reek of racism.

CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer hit Donald recently after he raised doubts about President Obama's school grades. "That's just code for saying he got into law school because he's black," he said. "This is an ugly strain of racism that's running through this whole thing."

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Robert De Niro, Rosie O'Donnell and David Letterman have also spoken out.

The political advocacy group Color of Change has called on all black cast members to boycott the show and one fired "applicant" told Shuter that they would shun the finale if their contract didn't stipulate they had to be there.

On Monday morning, Donald appeared on FOX News to try and dispel the charges he's racist.

"I am the least racist person there is," he said. "And I think most people who know me would tell you that. I am the least racist, I've had great relationships."

NeNe's fellow 'Housewife' (well, from NYC) Ramona Singer isn't buying it.

"Well, anyone who makes a racist remark is showing their opinion and where their mind is at," Ramona tells him.

Credit: Pop Eater (Rob Shuter)

Friends Applaud NeNe For Quitting 'Apprentice'

With celebrities, respected journalists and interest groups lobbing the racist label at Donald Trump, friends of Nene Leakes tell Rob Shuter of Pop Eater that quitting Celebrity Apprentice in a shocking -- and low-rated -- episode on Sunday was a smart, principled move.

"Everything will ultimately work out for NeNe," a friend of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star tells him. "In the long run she was much better off to quit and walk away than get a job with Donald Trump."

It should be noted that each celebrity is playing to raise money for their charity rather than get a job within Trump's organization. It should also be noted that the Celebrity Apprentice you're seeing on Sundays was taped months ago, before The Donald's now-floundering bid for the White House and string of attacks on President Obama that many believe reek of racism.

CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer hit Donald recently after he raised doubts about President Obama's school grades. "That's just code for saying he got into law school because he's black," he said. "This is an ugly strain of racism that's running through this whole thing."

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Robert De Niro, Rosie O'Donnell and David Letterman have also spoken out.

The political advocacy group Color of Change has called on all black cast members to boycott the show and one fired "applicant" told Shuter that they would shun the finale if their contract didn't stipulate they had to be there.

On Monday morning, Donald appeared on FOX News to try and dispel the charges he's racist.

"I am the least racist person there is," he said. "And I think most people who know me would tell you that. I am the least racist, I've had great relationships."

NeNe's fellow 'Housewife' (well, from NYC) Ramona Singer isn't buying it.

"Well, anyone who makes a racist remark is showing their opinion and where their mind is at," Ramona tells him.

Credit: Pop Eater (Rob Shuter)

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FQM released a Comedy Central network special “Roast of Donald Trump”.
Seth MacFarlane hosts a salute to business tycoon Donald Trump. Roasters include Larry King, Snoop Dogg, Marlee Matlin, Lisa Lampanelli, Whitney Cummings and Jeffrey Ross.

Joan Rivers Wins Celebrity Apprentice

It's true, Joan Rivers upset Annie Duke! Donald Trump should have had an easy time picking Annie, except for one little snag. She didn't win the final task.

After Joan won the final task with 3 out 5 required objectives, it would have set a dangerous precedent on Celebrity Apprentice for Donald Trump to go with the front runner Poker Champion Annie Dukes over Joan Rivers.

The last task seemed tailor made for Joan Rivers to pull out an upset. Why? Only one fifth of the final tally was based on Annie's strength, which was raising money from her friends and celebrities in the high-stakes poker world.

Annie had the cut-throat mannerism of last year's winner Piers Morgan. Annie raised more money than any other contestant. Annie won more tasks as project manager. She really had not skipped a beat other than looking like a narcissist along the way.

The show ran a whopping three hours and was such a hit this year that Donald took time out early to mention the show was picked up by NBC for yet another year.

Dennis Rodman showed up too after jumping out of rehab so he could be on the live broadcast where Donald picked a winner. Fan favorite Jesse James called Dennis Rodman stupid for not realizing Jesse was trying to help in an earlier boardroom intervention episode. There was a lot to see and next year will have big shoes to fill in terms of firebrand celebrities, altercations and over the top egos.

-Lars Hindsley

Celebrity Apprentice Changes Dennis Rodman

When Dennis Rodman was fired by Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice he started down a road to self-awareness; alcoholism. Dennis exposed to the world his extreme personality swings brought on by his drinking. You could not help but feel sorry for him as he didn't seem to function as a friendly fun loving person without a drink first. In July 2000 he was arrested for drunk driving in California.

His problem was not going to go away. You could see Dennis had the propensity for violence. Rodman has had brushes with the law in the past like his May 2008 arrest in LA for domestic battery. Watching him on the Celebrity Apprentice you never knew if he would actually raise a fist to his co-stars.

For those of you hoping and praying Dennis would see that he did in fact have a problem, there is hope. the urging of his family and friends such as his former world champion basketball coach Phil Jackson it is reported that May 4th 2009 Dennis will be seeking help for his alcoholism. He hasn't acted his promise to get help yet, with the Season Finale of the Apprentice coming up with a live portion this Sunday May 10th. Dennis is delaying admission as he wants to attend the live show. Will he follow through?

Trump buying Ed McMahon's house

Real estate mogul Donald Trump reportedly is buying television personality Ed McMahon's Beverly Hills, Calif., house to save it from foreclosure.

The Los Angeles Times said Trump is purchasing McMahon's six-bedroom home, where the famous TV host and sidekick has lived for the last 18 years, for an undisclosed amount.

McMahon, 85, will be allowed to keep living there, as Trump plans to lease the home back to him, the report said.

McMahon defaulted on $4.8 million in mortgage loans with Countrywide Financial Corp. (NYSE:CFC) and faced foreclosure in two weeks if a new buyer wasn't found.

Trump told The Times it "would be an honor" to help McMahon out.

"I don't know the man, but I grew up watching him on TV," Trump told the newspaper. "When I was at the Wharton School of Business, I'd watch him every night. How could this happen?"

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The Donald Saves McMahon

Who said there's no such thing as a selfless good deed? Donald Trump proved that saying wrong when he bailed Ed McMahon out of his financial troubles by buying his house.

Trump has agreed to buy McMahon's Beverly Hills Mansion, which McMahon is about to lose, and lease it back to him so he has a place to live, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"When I was at the Wharton School of Business...I'd watch him every night," Trump said. "How could this happen?"

How much is Trump paying? No one knows for sure. The house was listed for $7 million, but the asking price has since fallen- it is now listed for $4.6 million.

PCM's Picture Of The Day!

Donald Trump's hair has a mind of its own in this picture. I am officially grossed out. The Donald has recently been planning to put billions of dollars into golf resort construction in Scotland.

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