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The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shamea Morton is accusing an Atlanta doctor of “negligently burning” her during a chemical peel and causing extensive permanent scarring, Us Weekly can exclusively report.
On October 31, Morton and her husband, Gerald Mwangi, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Jing Jing Wong Harris, M.D., her company, Pretty Faces Atlanta, and various other defendants.
Morton underwent a chemical peel at Pretty Faces Atlanta on March 13, 2024.
The suit said Morton should have never “undergone a chemical peel due to her diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor, which is a fungal condition.” Morton said she should have been referred to a trained and qualified dermatologist for treatment.
Morton said that even if she did not have the fungal condition, the peel performed (especially two passes) was and would be “completely inappropriate” due to her “African American skin, even if she had simple hyperpigmentation especially due to the lack of any skin prep and attempt at pigment correction with medical-grade skincare and much less aggressive treatments than what was performed.”
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The suit accused one of the third party defendants of using too strong of a chemical peel on Morton’s back and arms. Morton said the third party defendant performed the chemical peel without Harris’ supervision, which resulted in “second degree burns, blistering and permanent scarring.”
Morton claimed she “cried in pain due to sensations she was experiencing.”
“[Morton’s] screams were so loud that [Harris], for the first time that day, entered the room where the procedure was being performed and inquired as to what was going on,” the suit alleged. “When [Morton] reported intense pain to [Harris], [Harris] told her that she was being dramatic.”
Morton’s suit claimed that “only after seeing the tears from [Morton] crying, [Harris] applied an unknown solution from a spray bottle to [Morton’s] back.”
“Harris never consulted, examined, or approved the treatment plan for [Morton] prior to the application of the chemical peel,” Morton’s lawsuit alleged.
Morton’s lawsuit demanded unspecified damages. Darren M. Tobin, Morton’s lawyer told Us, “What happened to Shamea when she was burned is unacceptable and inexcusable. We intend on pursuing full justice allowed under the law.”
Morton first appeared on RHOA in season 5 as a guest of the cast. She was promoted to friend in season 8 and then up to a main cast member in season 16.
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During season 16, a notable story line for Morton was a strain in her friendship with longtime friend Porsha Williams. During the reunion, Andy Cohen told Morton she might benefit from communicating her frustrations more clearly to her friends.
In July, Morton posted a 41-minute YouTube video apologizing to her RHOA costars following her first season as a full-time cast member.
“If I ever offended you, if I’ve made you feel less than, inferior, insulted you, hurt you in any way — I’m sorry. I hope that we can start fresh, and I wish you nothing but the best,” Morton said. “And that prayer, I hope it leaves this room and enters into your heart and into your household, and that’s a wrap on Season 16.”
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police in Lilongwe at Area 23 have arrested 34-year-old Bernadetta Awali for allegedly pouring boiling water on her husband, Yamikani Jonasi, following a domestic dispute over hiring a maid.
According to police, the couple, who have been married for seven years, had been arguing after Jonasi insisted that they engage domestic help.
The suspect is said to have raised concerns that Bernadetta was struggling to balance household responsibilities with her business commitments.
However, Awali reportedly rejected the idea, fearing that her husband might become involved with the maid—an insecurity she linked to their own relationship history.
Awali previously worked as a maid, and Jonasi left his former wife to be with her, a situation that authorities say contributed to her distrust.
The disagreement escalated on the day of the incident, with Awali allegedly assaulting her husband by pulling his private parts before scalding him with boiling water.
Jonasi sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Kamuzu Central Hospital, where medical officials describe his condition as extremely painful but stable.
Police have confirmed that Awali is in custody and will be charged once investigations are complete.
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My boyfriend is my personal life-size Ken doll. Whenever he asks me for styling assistance, I jump at the opportunity to dress him in dapper outfits — just like Ken’s job is beach, my job is wardrobe.
We may have different taste in television (sports for him, reality TV for me), but we do have the same taste in fashion. Our favorite men’s clothing brand? Vuori.
Known for the softest activewear and loungewear, Vuori delivers coastal style, high quality and premium comfort. As founder Joe Kudla told Us, “At the end of the day, it’s all about feeling good.” With Vuori, your man will feel good and look good! Win-win.
My handsome boyfriend in head-to-toe Vuori.Hannah Kahn
Not only did my boyfriend wear Vuori Meta pants on our first date, but he also rocks those same slacks to the office and the golf course! That’s the versatility of Vuori. You can take these comfortable designs from day to night. And unlike some activewear, these styles are always sleek and never sloppy.
Below are 11 men’s pieces from Vuori that get my stamp of approval as a shopping editor. From joggers to jackets, each of these styles deserves a spot on your hubby’s holiday wish list.
Seaside Half-Zip Sweatshirt
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Made from brushed-back fleece, this half-zip feels like a vintage sweatshirt in brand-new condition. Super soft with a relaxed fit, this classic pullover is perfect for weekend plans or post-workout comfort.
Summer House fans have been part of Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s relationship from the very beginning — and have weathered every storm with them, including rumors of a split.
While Cooke, 43, and Batula, 34, faced many bumps on their road to marriage since tying the knot in September 2021, they appeared to have mellowed out. That was until earlier this fall when speculation sparked that the couple were living apart amid marriage woes.
A source exclusively told Us Weekly in November that Cooke and Batula were still living together — but admitted that they were “going through a challenging time.”
Despite their struggles, the insider said Cooke and Batula are “both committed to making the relationship work.”
Cooke and Batula, meanwhile, have hinted at their recent hardships in teasers from the upcoming season 10 of the Bravo series and online.
Scroll down for everything we know about the pair amid their alleged marriage struggles:
Have Kids Factored Into Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s Issues?
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Batula and Cooke butted heads over their future during the season 9 Summer House reunion in May, especially over Cooke’s desire to be a father despite being busy in his career.
“He’s gonna have to be on my page. If he could grow the baby, it could be on his timeline. But it’s happening in this body,” Batula exclusively told Us at the time, noting she was frustrated over how Cooke addressed the topic throughout the season.
She explained, “There was a lot of stuff on this season that was like, him wanting to be a father, and, like, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, but he’s having this conversation with other people, and not the person that’s supposed to carry his child.”
“So if he was actively [saying], ‘Hey, I want to have kids. Like, we should start trying to have kids,’ that would be different,” Batula added. “That’s not a conversation that we’re having.”
She then argued,“[Kyle has] been DJing, he’s gone every weekend. Like, in what world exactly? I know that he wants to be a father one day, but I know he’s not ready. And if he was ready, you know, I think he would be like, ‘I’m ready to have a family.’”
Inside Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s BravoCon 2025 Weekend
The couple seemingly quieted split rumors — at least temporarily — when they sat next to each other at the “Summer House Always Wins” panel during BravoCon 2025 on November 16.
During the three-day convention in Las Vegas, their Summer House costar Lindsay Hubbard also shut down speculation that the pair hit a rocky spot.
“It’s like any relationship, there’s ups and downs,” Hubbard, 39, exclusively told Us of Cooke and Batula’s dynamic on November 14. “I know that they’re so in love with each other, and they’re very much together. Like, come on.”
Courtesy of Amanda Batula/Instagram
Are Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke Living Together?
Batula poked fun at rumors she and Cooke are no longer living under the same roof by showing off her alleged new pad via Instagram.
“Hey guys, it’s taken me a while to talk about this, but I just wanted to confirm the rumors that Kyle and I are living separately. This is my new house,” she said on December 7, panning around a small dark area that was later revealed as a children’s playhouse.
Batula teased, “I just wanted to show you guys. This is my new house. It’s small, it’s kind of all that I can afford.”
The reality star took it a step further, showing off a wreath on the small house, saying, “I decorated for the holidays, I’m really excited. I could really use your support at this time and some privacy while we figure this out. Thanks so much.”
‘Summer House’ Season 10 Trailer Teases Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s Drama
“I wanted him to stop going out and partying, and he found a career [as a DJ] where he goes out late and parties,” Batula said in a voiceover while speaking about Cooke’s choice of career.
Cooke proceeded to tell BFF Carl Radke that his wife “couldn’t care less” about his DJ career, confessing, “I don’t know what matters to her anymore.”
Elsewhere in the trailer, Cooke and Batula got into a full-blown fight about their relationship. “You know what I actually think we have an issue with? Compatibility, chemistry, intimacy,” Cooke claimed. “What about that s***?”
During the season 10 Summer House trailer, Batula told pals Hubbard and Ciara Miller that Cooke fell asleep at a fan’s house after one of his DJ gigs and allegedly “came home at 6:30 in the morning.”
“That’s f***ing insane,” Miller, 29, said in response, however, Cooke has since denied his wife’s claims.
“There’s no excuse for staying out as late as I did, but I want to be clear that I did not sleep at a fan’s apartment,” Cooke told People in a statement on December 9. “I was at an event that Amanda chose not to attend, which moved to a bar and then to an after-party.”
He claimed, “I don’t use anything to keep myself wired, so I think I ended up falling asleep on a couch, and suddenly it was almost 6 a.m. Do I regret the situation? Absolutely. But that’s the truth and full extent of what happened.”
Summer House premieres on Bravo February 3, 2026.
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Scott Weiland’s son is posting some worrying messages to Instagram … claiming he’d rather be dead than live his life as his father did. Noah Weiland posted to his Instagram story Thursday afternoon … sharing a text post written on a blurry gray…
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