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If and when the 'Rachel Zoe Project' resumes on Bravo, it will have to be without assistant Taylor Jacobson.

PEOPLE is reporting that Zoe has fired Jacobson, effective immediately. Zoe's rep, Carrie Gordon, has since confirmed the news.

Why Jacobson was let go remains to be seen, although, given how often she complained about her job on the show, many would say she had it coming.

Still, Jacobson insists that the decision was solely her own. Hoping to begin her own fashion styling business, Jacobson's Twitter account and emails to colleagues, leaked to Fashionista, reflect her enthusiasm to get out on her own. "I am saddened and exhilarated at the same time to announce my departure," she wrote. "After much thought and consideration, I have decided to take the challenging leap and go off and style on my own."

Better break out your earplugs, because this surely ranks as the most compelling case for auto-tune ever.

Kim Zolciak of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' performed her single "Tardy for the Party" live for the first time on last night's "Housewives" reunion special. In this assault to the senses, Zolciak writhes on stage and warbles the single while being flanked by two backup dancers.

Watch the video after the jump.

"Big Poppa," Kim Zolciak's mysterious (ex?) boyfriend, was once again the subject of much discussion on the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' reunion.

Host Andy Cohen drilled Kim on the status of their relationship (Poppa proposed to Kim near the end of the season, despite being, you know, already married), which she claimed is now officially over. Then, as if on cue, Poppa made a surprise appearance, during which he kissed Kim, according to Cohen.

The incident, of course, happened off-camera, adding more allure to the mystery behind Poppa's true identity. So, who is he? Here's what we know:

Tonight, Bravo's favorite southern belles are back for an all-new season of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' (premiering at 10PM).

The show's inaugural season smashed ratings records with its catfights, secrets (Big Papa!) and pure drama -- drama so good, in fact, that we're willing to wager 'Atlanta' is the best 'Real Housewives' of them all.

Don't believe us? Here are five reasons 'Atlanta' is worth taking a trip to tonight:

'Real Housewives of Atlanta'
(9PM, Bravo) series premiere
Bravo's headed down south to Hotlanta for the latest behind-the-scenes look at how the rich and desperate-to-be-famous live.

Among the Atlanta 'Housewives': Lisa, who operates real estate, fashion and modeling businesses, is mother to three kids and wife of an NFL linebacker; DeShawn, who's heavily involved in local charities, is mom to three boys and married to NBA-er Eric Snow; and Sheree, a single mom who's launching her own clothing line.

Though the women have lots in common, that, of course, doesn't mean there won't be plenty of headbutting drama, as in tonight's birthday party for Sheree, where the celebration takes a turn for the catty.

The buzz on '90210,' the 'Office' (not) spin-off and more

Twice a year, TV critics from across the country gather in Los Angeles for the Television Critics' Association press tour.

For two weeks the press gets the chance to chat with the actors and writers from every network and cable channel -- and showered with useless freebies (an oven mitt promoting 'Coolio's Rules'!) -- all to better understand the season's new shows.

Here are the best boob tube tidbits we gathered at the latest TCAs.