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Andrew Joseph Cohen (born June 2, 1968) is an American radio and television talk show host, producer, and writer. He is the host and executive producer of the Bravo's late night talk show, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

Cohen also has a pop culture channel on SiriusXM Radio named Radio Andy. He hosts a two-hour live show with co-host John Hill twice a week.

Cohen served as Bravo's Executive Vice President of Development and Talent until 2013. He was responsible for creating original content, developing innovative formats, and identifying new talent.

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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star NeNe Leakes Files Lawsuit Claiming Hostile, Racist Environment On Show

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NeNe Leakes, a former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reality show, has filed a lawsuit claiming its production companies fostered a hostile and racist work environment.Leakes’ lawsuit was filed Wednesday in an Atlanta federal court and reported by the Associated Press.

The complaint alleges Leakes complained for years about racist remarks from fellow “Housewife” Kim Zolciak-Biermann, who is white.

However, the suit contends, Leakes was the only one to suffer consequences.Defendnts in the lawsuit include NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies True Entertainment and Truly Original, executives from those companies, and “Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen.

Conspicuously absent is Zolciak-Biermann.“NBC, Bravo and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated — if not, encouraged,” the suit claims.Leakes, real name Linnethia Monique Leakes, spent seven seasons on the show between 2008 and 2020.Among the suit’s allegations:*** During the first season in 2008, Zolciak-Biermann said that she didn’t want to attend a group barbecue, alleging words were said to the effect of, “I don’t want to sit around with NeNe and eat chicken.’”*** In 2012, the fifth season, Zolciak-Biermann allegedly made “racially offensive and stereotypical” comments about the new home of housewife Kandi Burruss She allegedly characterized the neighborhood as a “ghetto.”*** Also in 2012, Zolciak-Biermann allegedly used the N-word to refer to Leakes and other housewives after a dispute.

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