::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . The hit series “L.A. Hair,” featuring the incomparable celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble, returns on Thursday, January 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.  This season, Kim brings in five new stylists for a coveted spot at her salon, while preparing for a business and product line expansion. She also continues to grow her list of celebrity clientele, with Mya, Anthony Anderson, Chrisette Michelle, LisaRaye, and Toccara among the high-profile clients featured over the course of the season. “Kim Kimble is successful, talented and fierce, and we are glad to bring viewers back into her ‘Kimpire’ for a fifth season of ‘L.A. Hair,’ which has been a hit with viewers since its inception,” said Marc Juris, WE tv’s president.  “The show is an important part of our lineup and a big part of the reason that WE tv is the #1 cable network for African-American adults and women on Thursday nights.” Season 4 was the highest rated season of “L.A. Hair” to date, with more than one mi...

buzzz worthy. . . James Wright Chanel and Patti Labelle Grammy-winning® recording artist Patti LaBelle and viral video sensation James Wright Chanel come together to cook, sing and, of course, bake Patti's Sweet Potato Pie in the holiday special,  Patti LaBelle's Holiday Pies , premiering tonight,  Wednesday, December 16 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on Cooking Channel .  It's a dream come true for James, whose viral video singing the praises of Patti's Pie has been viewed over ten million times, as he joins his idol in the kitchen to share stories, songs, recipes and uproarious laughs.  Patti is all about the holidays and making her homemade pies this time of year, and she starts off with her favorite Apple-Peach Cobbler and famous Holiday Brisket Pot-Pie.  For the headliner, Patti and James hit a high note and make her Sweet Potato Pie recipe.   Patti LaBelle's Holiday Pies will also air on Food Network on Sunday, December 20th at 10:30 am ET/PT .