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More than a game changer in reality television, TV One's 'The Next:15' is disrupting the genre as the series breaks the "fourth wall" between the producers and the talent, revealing what happens not only on camera, but what normally happens behind it too. This docu-series follows the lives of six reality stars - Tiffany "New York" Pollard (Flavor Of Love), Claudia Jordan (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Jennifer Williams (Basketball Wives), Karamo Brown (The Real World: Philadelphia), Laura Govan (Basketball Wives: LA), and Raymond "Benzino" Scott (Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta) - whose infamous television debuts have come and gone and are all attempting to generate their next 15 minutes of fame.
In the series premiere, Claudia pitches a talk show; the cast meets at a focus group where they are subjected to ruthless judgment; and "New York" is revealed as the final cast member.
Claudia and New York nearly come to blows, causing New York to rethink her place on the show. Also: the cast brainstorm ideas for Claudia's talk show and Jennifer tells Al Reynolds about her singing aspirations.
An executive producer confronts New York about taking time off; Laura and Jennifer show concern about participating in the talk show; and Claudia argues with New York over an executive producer credit.
Baby Zino arrives; Laura and New York go to anger management; but things don't start off well; Jennifer enters the studio with Benzino and Bobby Valentino; and Claudia and Jennifer exchange words after a meeting.
Jennifer exits an argument with Claudia; Karamo suggests his son improve his work ethic; New York gives Aktion an ultimatum, but an old flame interferes; and Laura forces Jennifer and Claudia to make amends.
Benzino and Claudia argue about Jennifer; New York reveals that she will not work on the talk show and the cast ask Karamo if he will take it over; and a disagreement between Claudia and Benzino intensifies at Karamo's charity event.
Claudia confronts Jennifer about a controversial video; Laura quits the talk show, which forces Claudia and Karamo to film as a duo; Carlos throws a wrap party where Jennifer debuts her single; and Benzino makes a surprise announcement.
Carlos greenlights Claudia to fire at whim after a tense charity event; Jennifer claims to have an incriminating video when she learns she and Benzino will be fired; Laura faces eviction; and Jennifer gets devastating news.
New York tries to find balance in her split personalities; Jennifer defends her new attitude; Karamo and Claudia face the music.
Laura and Jennifer's glimpse into the unpredictable world of dating a professional athlete; Benzino talks about his acceptance of the gay community.
