From earning a Grammy writing the TLC hit No Scrubs to producing record-breaking Broadway shows, Kandi shares how she learned to work on her next move while still in her current one. Plus, she opens up about the most emotional part of her recent split from Todd Tucker. This conversation is about ambition, rejection, reinvention, and the discipline of earning it again and again.

Check out the clip below about collaborating on P!nk’s debut single “There You Go,” and shares the hilarious story of how Kandi couldn’t understand her singing because of her tongue ring.

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“Take that leap of faith,” she shared. “For me, it’s been incredible. I’ve always had things happening outside of the show.”

After stepping away from Housewives, the Grammy winner moved seamlessly into producing, serving as a producer on Othello, which went on to break records. “It was amazing,” she said.

Now, Burruss is back on Broadway this time on stage. The reality star and Grammy winner joined the Broadway cast of & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on December 11, 2025, playing the role of Angélique. Her limited engagement runs through March 8, 2026.

“It’s something I wouldn’t have been able to do if I was still there,” she added, reflecting on her Housewives departure.

From producing record-breaking shows to commanding the stage herself, Kandi Burruss is proving that betting on yourself can lead to a standing ovation.

Burruss, who performed in musical theater as a kid, made her Broadway debut in the long-running hit “Chicago” in 2018. She has since produced a range of plays and musicals such as “The Piano Lesson,” “The Wiz” and “Othello.” The reality TV star is also a music industry veteran; Burruss was a longtime member of the R&B girl group Xscape and has songwriting credits on hits like Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, Bills, Bills,” TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Ariana Grande’s “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored.”

“I could not be more thrilled to return to the Broadway stage in this incredible musical,” Burruss said. “As a songwriter myself, I am such a fan of Max Martin’s genius mind, and to get to come back to Broadway in this joyful musical that celebrates his catalog is a dream come true.”

Burruss starred on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” for 14 seasons, beginning with its second season in 2009. On the red carpet for the 2024 Grammys, she told Variety she was leaving the show ahead of its 16th season.

“& Juliet,” a jukebox musical, is a revisionist take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. It uses the music of Swedish mega-producer Max Martin to imagine what would happen if Juliet didn’t die at the end of “Romeo & Juliet.” Her second chance at life (and love) is scored to pop anthems like NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Britney Spears’ “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” and “Overprotected” and Katy Perry’s “Roar.” After opening on Broadway in 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the show was nominated for nine Tony awards, including best musical. Other stars like TikToker Charli D’Amelio and former NSYNC member Joey Fatone have joined the cast at various points in its run.

Variety gave “& Juliet” a positive review, with critic Cristian Lewis calling it “exactly the show Broadway needs right now: fun, exuberant, supremely joyful, hilarious, and excellently performed by a talented and diverse cast. The world is crumbling around us; we might as well dance to pop songs and throw some glitter in the air.”

Burruss is repped by Independent Artist Group, Artist Collective Entertainment, the Davis Firm, Creative Public Relations and the Initiative Group.

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“I’m one of those moms where Riley could tell me anything,” Kandi, 49, says in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday. She says she got that from her mama, who was supportive of Kandi’s goals but also had no problem telling her when something was amiss.

“I’m a straight shooter,” says Joyce of her blunt talk. “I don’t sugarcoat anything! If you don’t want the truth, don’t ask me.” Riley, 23, laughs and agrees: “My grandma is a bit of a shade assassin.”

The three women, who have each in turn become Bravo stars, also say that their support for one another has all but ensured their success in whatever endeavor they choose. Kandi is especially grateful for Mama Joyce letting her be in a girl band in her teens.

“If I didn’t have the mama I had, I don’t know if my life would have turned out the same,” says Kandi, who became a pop star with the girl group Xscape in the early 1990s and went on to be a prolific songwriter years before joining Housewives.

“She was so supportive. She said as long as I kept my grades up, I could travel the world with the group,” she adds. “It’s different when you have a parent who allows you to try new things and encourages you.”

Mama Joyce says that yes, she supported Kandi, but she was also sensible about it.

“I was always saving her money, because my thought was if the group didn’t work out, she would go to school,” Joyce says. “Because she was so smart. As a child, all she wanted to do was read. It was hard to discipline her, because if I said, ‘Go to your room,’ she’d just be in there happily reading.”

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Andy Cohen confirmed the big news on July 15 when Kandi was in the Bravo Clubhouse for an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen alongside her daughter, Riley Burruss.

Andy said she was receiving the award and being recognized for “her incredible run on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kandi, congratulations. And I’m so happy that we got to really honor you in a really great way at The Bravos this year.”

Kandi went on to share her reaction to the honor. “I appreciate that. I’m super excited about it,” she said, adding she was surprised by the nod: “I was like, ‘Wait a minute, y’all picking me? What?'”

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She then went on to say, “But I really do appreciate it. I feel like I put a lot of time [in], you know, a lot.”

This new venture marks another milestone in Kandi’s ever-expanding career, as she continues to evolve beyond her long-running role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Generation Face-Off will debut on Amazon Live on November 18th, giving fans an inside look at how Kandi and her family navigate today’s most talked-about topics from different viewpoints.

Whether it’s advice, debates, or laughs, the show promises to be a refreshing and empowering platform for all generations.

This year, most gifts have been selected from inspiring small businesses, including women-owned, Black-owned and other minority-owned businesses from around the country. To shop the full list of items please visit: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a62333557/oprahs-favorite-things-2024/. The Kandi Koated Makeup Brush Set with Travel Case will be available for purchase at www.kandikoated.com and in the Oprah’s Favorite Things gift guide exclusively in Amazon’s store at amazon.com/oprah, as well as via the Amazon shopping app for customers to conveniently shop anytime, anywhere.

As Oprah’s Favorite Things celebrates the 10th anniversary of Amazon’s partnership, the Kandi Koated Makeup Brush Set with Travel Case will be available for purchase at www.kandikoated.com, and exclusively in Amazon’s store at amazon.com/oprah, as well as the Amazon shopping app for customers to conveniently shop anytime, anywhere. More than 60% of sales on Amazon’s store come from independent sellers – most of which are small and medium sized businesses. To shop the full list of items please visit: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a62333557/oprahs-favorite-things-2024/.

As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, “Singer and producer Kandi Burruss designed this clever travel case that snaps open to reveal seven makeup brushes, each shaped for a different purpose, from expertly applied eyeshadows to seamless blending.”

Oprah’s Favorite Things list is a must-have holiday shopping guide that features the most ingenious gadgets, fashionable sustainable goods, decadent desserts and the finest finds in home, fashion, and beauty, with 51 gifts under $50. For more than 25 years, the brand has showcased must-give gifts for the holidays, often serving as a launch pad for small businesses and highlighting the inspiring stories of the owners behind the products.

With a diverse line of products Kandi Burruss creates across her beauty brands, she shared why this gift set is so special. “People often ask how I juggle it all between being a musician, entertainer, mom and entrepreneur and it really comes down to managing my mindset,” explained Burruss, Co-Founder of Kandi Koated Cosmetics. “Sometimes I find that affirmations help me refocus on what’s important. I made these mantras part of my daily routine, so when I’m getting ready for my day the messages on the brushes help me maintain a healthy, positive and productive attitude.”

These brushes truly reflect the values of Kandi Koated Cosmetics. “It is an exceptional honor for part of our beauty product collection to be recognized by one of the most iconic women in the world, Oprah Winfrey, and alongside other esteemed brands,” said Rita Mason, VP of e-Commerce & Brand for Kandi Koated Cosmetics. “This brush set is a great example of how the Kandi Koated brand is fulfilling its mission of creating products that help you feel as good as you look. As part of that we’re challenging the misconception that makeup and glamour is all about presenting yourself to others, but instead teaching how it is part of a self-care ritual that improves your overall sense of feeling vibrant and full of wellness.”

Twelve lucky readers will have the chance to win all of the items on Oprah’s Favorite Things List in the 12-Day Give-O-Way Sweepstakes (https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a62333557/oprahs-favorite-things-2024/) which runs from November 12 through November 23, 2024.

Oprah Daily’s special print 2024 Holiday Edition featuring the Kandi Koated Makeup Brush Set with Travel Case on the 2024 Oprah’s Favorite Things List hits newsstands nationwide on November 12.