In the ongoing debate over whether the nature of Drew Sidora and Dennis McKinley’s relationship is business and/or pleasure on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Ralph Pittman entered the chat with some new intel.
During a dinner with Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton on Episode 10, Ralph weighed in on his estranged wife’s music partnership, revealing, “Dennis reached out to me to get the blessing.”
When Shamea, who called Dennis and Drew’s friendship “so inappropriate,” noted, “That’s big,” Ralph replied, “No, that’s respect.”
Porsha, for her part, went on to inform him that Dennis had texted her about Drew supposedly “trying to sleep with” him for free studio services. (Dennis previously denied the claim on Episode 9, insisting that Porsha was “interpreting that incorrectly.”) The Go Naked Hair founder added in a confessional that she simply wanted Ralph to know that “Drew and Dennis had not had sex because he was basically telling her no.”
Shamea asked Ralph if he believed they were “romantically linked,” to which he responded, “I don’t know. I thought she had somebody else that she was dealing with.”
The purpose of the dinner meeting, Shamea explained, was for Ralph to run a podcast idea by her, since she hosted a previous Atlanta Househusbands show he’d done with Todd Tucker and Aaron Ross. She ultimately invited Porsha to join them as a “witness” that nothing out of pocket was going down.
“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with meeting up with Ralph,” Shamea said in a confessional. “Honestly, I don’t know if Ralph had any ill intent in reaching out to me, but you know what, I’m a concerned citizen. And if [the] people of the United States of Atlanta want to know if Ralph’s wife and Dennis are making hot dogs, it’s gonna be gotten to the bottom of.”
Ralph, meanwhile, claimed that he “had no idea” Porsha was going to be joining them. And after she had vehemently opposed Dennis filming with Drew, Porsha also took the opportunity to clear up any misconceptions about her motives.
“I’m not hangin’ with Ralph, OK?” she told producers. “I didn’t call him and ask him to come to dinner tonight. This is not tit for tat. … I’m just hungry.”
Viewers only got a brief glimpse of Angela Oakley telling Drew about the trio’s get-together. Though she was taken aback by the news — and didn’t even know Ralph had a podcast — the “I Did It to Me” singer was more concerned about Dennis’ supposed text allegation to Porsha that she “wanted to sleep with him in an effort to not pay for services,” as Angela put it, repeating the phrase, “Girl, bye.” (According to Porsha, Dennis’ text said, “I told Drew I wouldn’t “f” her, and run me my money.”)
Continuing to maintain that there is nothing romantic going on with Dennis, later on RHOA’s May 11 episode, Drew vented to her life coach, Dr, Ken, “It just feels so unfair. It just feels like music is my safe space, but now that’s been compromised.”
As the mom of three — who had already “ceased communication” with Ralph three weeks earlier — elaborated in a confessional, “Why would Dennis make up this lie? We are building something we both believe in, and I felt like he was supporting my desires and my passion in music.”
Kid Rock Honors Charlie Kirk (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) Charlie Kirk (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Turning Point USA CEO and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a tour stop at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday, September 10. Kirk was debating with students during his famous “Prove Me Wrong” segment when he was killed by a gunman.
As news of Kirk’s death spread, tributes poured in, including many from members of the country music community. Among those who honored the late activist were Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Kid Rock, Lee Greenwood, Gary LeVox, and Parker McCollum.
An outspoken Trump supporter, Kid Rock recently appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime on FoxNews to discuss what he believed the role the media is playing as political sides spar over the potential motive behind Kirk’s killing. The rocker called the mainstream media “fricking public enemy number one right now.”
Kid Rock accused media of ignoring positive, bi-partisan news and focusing on divisive topics.
“I’m not saying there aren’t crazy right-wingers that do some of this stuff. There’s a little bit of guilty on both sides. But these people, they’re supposed to be this inclusive this, that, or the other, and they’re the ones who don’t want to talk and get along with anyone,” he told Watters.
Kid Rock stepped in for Cody Johnson as the headliner at Hondo Rodeo Fest on November 8, after Johnson canceled due to surgery for a burst eardrum. During his set, Kid Rock performed Johnson’s hit song “’Til You Can’t” and surprised the crowd by adding a new verse dedicated to Kirk.
Before performing, Rock told the audience that he felt “something was missing” from the original song and was inspired to write the new verse in Kirk’s honor.
“Now, a few weeks ago, I woke up alone early on a Sunday morning and had this song stuck in my head. And in that moment, someone or something spoke to me and told me there was still a verse missing from this song, and to get up and write it down. So I did. And now, I know exactly who was speaking to me that morning,” he said as a photo of Kirk appeared on the screens behind him.
Kirk’s photo remained displayed on the stage backdrop throughout the rest of his performance.
“There’s a book that is sitting in your house somewhere that could use some dusting off/ There’s a man that died for all our sins/ hanging from the cross/ You can give your life to Jesus/ and he’ll give you a second chance/ ’til you can’t, ’til you can’t,” he sang on the newly added verse while strumming an acoustic guitar.
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Carli Eastwood
Hi, I’m Carli! From a very young age, I’ve had a passion for country music and storytelling. I earned my degree in journalism and have spent many years reporting and writing for political and entertainment news. When I’m not writing, you can find me at a country concert, exploring new coffee shops, or traveling with…