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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell -- Mama June's oldest daughter -- has been ready to pop with her 2nd kid for days now, but no dice ... so, she's hoping doctors can get it done.

Anna tells TMZ she's going to the hospital early Wednesday for an induced labor. She's been having contractions off and on for more than a week.

Mama June won't be at the hospital ... we're told she'll be home babysitting Cardwell's 3-year-old daughter. TMZ broke the story ... 21-year-old Anna announced the pregnancy in April. She and husband Michael are expecting a girl and plan to name her Kylee.

Score another one for the Kardashians.

Kim Kardashian will never be seen giving birth to her son, because there wasn't a camera in sight.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us, there is absolutely NO delivery room footage, and that was Kim and Kanye's doing.

What's more, we're told Saint West will not be appearing on any of the family's reality shows ... at least in the foreseeable future.

We're told the plan is to keep the baby off all shows until he develops an awareness. K&K kept North off TV for the first year of her life, and then only allowed her to appear on "special episodes" where the filming environment was tightly controlled.

As for now ... don't expect any Saints on TV.

Former "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" stars Margeaux and Merike think they got the boot because producers have a thing against gays.

The girlfriends were doing date night at Nobu in WeHo and they groused that producers were sketchy as to why they were given their walking papers, and whether there's a sinister move afoot to keep them from doing another reality show.

Amiyah Scott, the transgender woman who tried to get on "Real Housewives of Atlanta," is getting a bigger break now in Hollywood because she's been cast in the "Empire" spin-off.

Amiyah didn't make the 'RHOA' cut, but we're told all the transgender 'Housewife' buzz got her a call from "Empire" creator Lee Daniels in late August asking to read for his new show.

Our production sources say Daniels loved Amiyah's look and thought she'd be perfect for one of the singers in a girl group.

The spin-off is a prequel to "Empire," showcasing a young Cookie Lyon.

We're assuming her look was more important than her acting chops ... she's never acted before, but she's getting a crash course with some acting coach hot shots.

Amiyah dropped a clue she was on to bigger things in her caption on a recent Twitter pic that read "next chapter."

Porsha Williams attacked a woman during a recent 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' shoot because the chick brought the wrong dude to a holiday party.

We're told cameras were rolling when Porsha's good friend Jami Ziegler floated into the shindig on the arm of a man, and something about that man pushed Porsha over the edge.

Sources say Porsha first tried to get Jami booted from the party, but she left on her own. We're told Porsha followed Jami outside, shoved her to the ground ... then started punching and pulling hair.

The fight was broken up quickly enough that cops weren't called, and there were no serious injuries. We're told cameras even missed the action, so ... someone's getting fired.

As for what set off Porsha? Word is she's got bad blood with Jami's guy, though it's unclear why. We reached out to Porsha, no word back yet. But warning to 'RHOA' cast -- someone's still got quick hands.

Tipsy Elves, the comically ugly sweater company that made MILLIONS after scoring a "Shark Tank" deal 2 years ago, just cashed in again ... with Seth Rogen.

Tipsy Elves struck a deal with Seth Rogen and Sony Pictures to license and mass produce the yuletide gear Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie sport in "The Night Before."

A rep for TE tells us they're projecting sales of $2 million just from the movie exposure. They already hauled in $390k from the debut weekend! And if you're wondering ... Rogen's Hanukkah sweater is the top seller, so far.

Sorry, Black Santa.

Yolanda Foster showed up to the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' premiere party Thursday night in a dress that gave a pretty clear message she's back on the market.

Foster, who's been battling Lyme disease, looked radiant and was all smiles days after announcing her split from her husband of 4 years, music producer David Foster.

She's said she's heartbroken over the split but you couldn't tell from her game face ... and body.

Two "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" stars claim they got the axe from the show but producers are refusing to give them walking papers ... so they can't pursue other work.

Margeaux Simms and girlfriend Merike Palmiste made their debut on season 4 of 'LHHA.' Margeaux's married to producer Nikko London on the show, but announced plans to move on with Merike.

We're told the twist in the relationship was supposed to play out on season 5, for which Margeaux and Merike already had signed contracts.

But a rep for both ladies tells us producers told them, shortly before taping began, they wouldn't be needed. The rep says they weren’t given an explanation. They also didn't get a signed release -- important to have because no other show will hire them without it.

Their lawyers fired off a letter to producers 3 weeks ago demanding the docs. We reached out to VH1, but haven't heard back.

Dr. Heavenly Kimes -- a dentist on Bravo's "Married to Medicine" -- tried to drill one of her neighbors ...with her Bentley, but Kimes says the guy attacked her ride with a hammer.

The altercation went down last week in Conyers, GA where Dr. Kimes and Grady Jarrett both live. According to Jarrett ... he was stopping traffic in front of his house while a bulldozer unloaded in his driveway, but when he put his hand up Kimes just kept going and "tried to run him over."

He admits hitting her window in anger as she passed him, but says the good doc came back for more ... attempting to hit him multiple times.

Dr. Kimes told cops it went down differently -- that she never saw Jarrett in the street, and was shocked when he hit her window and cussed at her. She says Jarrett also came at her with a hammer and hit the car.

Cops responded, but didn't see any damage to her Bentley ... and couldn't find any unbiased witnesses to back up Jarrett's version -- so, no arrests were made.

Kim Fields isn't making her new 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' gig a priority, according to co-workers who find her impossible to work with ... due to an inflated ego.

Sources on set tell us some of Kim's co-stars are livid she's been showing up late and leaving early for shoots. In one case, we're told she left Kandi Burruss' baby shower early -- during taping -- so she could help her kids do math homework.

Also, when they were filming in Jamaica, Kim showed up with her kids even though producers told the cast absolutely NO KIDS.

We're told Kim acts like she's better than everyone else, and still in her '80s heyday of 'Facts of Life.' Sources close to Kim say that's way off base, and she's a "consummate pro" who works with producers to ensure she meets her responsibilities to work and family. They also point out she shows up for every shoot on time and in good spirits.

Bindi Irwin has no worry she'll get the money she's owed for winning "Dancing with the Stars" ... despite the fact a judge still hasn't approved her contract.

The 17-year-old was leaving LAX when we asked her about the contract, and sure she'll get the money -- more than $300k, but there's a hitch ... she answers to 2 tax men, not just one. But anything left won't go in her pocket ... she's got a cause.

And Bindi clears the air over the mysterious fart noise during the competition.

They say no beauty without pain, but Gretchen Rossi barely broke a sweat going under the laser.

It's crazy to watch ... you can see the before and after instantly as she undergoes a procedure called coolaser. It looks like it's gotta hurt -- as the beam wipes away sun damage -- but Gretchen barely flinches.

Dr. Simon Ourian, who did Gretchen's treatment, tells us it took about 10 minutes and will take 2 days before she's camera ready. Several other 'Housewives' -- Lisa Vanderpump, Lisa Rinna and Kim Zolciak -- have gone under the beam.

Coolaser will set you back $5k -- more than the average boob job.

"Shahs of Sunset" star Mike Shouhed either seems heartbroken or is acting heartbroken over his split with Jessica Parido ... it's hard to know which.

We got Mike out at the VA Medical Center in L.A. Thursday talking about his divorce ... a divorce that will be featured on the upcoming season of their show.

He says he's hurt and heartbroken -- remember she says he cheated and she's done with him -- hard to know what's real.

NY Giants RB Rashad Jennings says he wants to be the next Michael Sam ... 'cause he is itching for the opportunity to strut his stuff in front of the world on "Dancing with the Stars."

Jennings was out in NYC when we talked about his television watching habits ... and asked if he'd ever be down to trade in his cleats for dancing shoes to compete on 'DWTS,' a show he said he LOVES.

Check out the clip -- Rashad says 'DWTS' is definitely something he wants to do when his football days are over ... and is desperately hoping he gets the chance to prove it to producers.

Rashad also talks to us about his favorite cuts off the new Justin Bieber album ...

"Shahs of Sunset" star Jessica Parido made a big entrance at Craig's in WeHo Tuesday night, showing up in the brand new car she got from the new guy holding her hand.

We don't know the identity of the guy, but we're told he gave her the Rolls-Royce they rolled up in.

As for soon-to-be ex-hubby Mike Shouhed, Jessica says she wants nothing from him ... she's even giving the $200k ring back which is legally hers.

"Shahs of Sunset" star Jessica Parido wants to wash her hands clean of husband Mike Shouhed, and she's willing to give back her 4.5 carat rock to do it.

Sources close to Jess tell us when she walked out on Mike in August she left with only two small bags and her engagement ring ... worth around $200k. She left behind their two dogs and her wardrobe (mostly purchased by Mike) because she wants nothing to do with him or his money.

Although the box for spousal support was checked on the divorce docs -- we're told it was a mistake on her lawyer's part ... since Jessica doesn't want a dime.

Jess and Mike were only married for 4 months when she walked out. As for the wedding gifts ... that might have to be sorted out in court, since they haven't yet discussed what to do with them. They haven't even sent 'thank you' notes yet!

We're told their split will be featured on the next season of 'Shahs.'