Last night, the premiere episode of Lifetime’s new reality show “The Houston’s: On Our Own” hit airways, evoking strong responses from viewers and media critics. Before the show debuted, critics questioned the Houston family’s decision to bring the media spotlight even closer so soon after the death of Whitney Houston in February. The main objective [...]
Bobby Brown Arrested on DUI Again, As Bobbi Kristina May Be Pregnant
October 24, 2012 | Posted by
For Bobby Brown, 2012 must be the worst of times and the even worser of times. Brown was arrested again for driving under the influence early this morning in Los Angeles—six months after he was arrested on another DUI charge in San Fernando Valley in March. So let’s summarize Brown’s year: death of his ex-wife [...]
Houstons’ New Reality Show “Has Kept the Family Close Together”
October 23, 2012 | Posted by
Just one day away from the premiere of Lifetime’s “The Houstons: On Our Own,” the family of the late Whitney Houston opened up on the therapeutic effect of the reality show, and their hopes for Bobbi Kristina Brown, Whitney’s daughter. “The show has kept the family close together, (instead of) isolated from one another. We [...]
Tyler Perry Shines As Action Hero Alex Cross
October 21, 2012 | Posted by
Tyler Perry is commonly known for his antics as Madea but he seems to be making a smooth transition into an action star thanks to his new role in “Alex Cross.” Several eyebrows were raised after it was announced that Perry was taking on the role, something the veteran actor and director acknowledged. But, he [...]
Tribute Highlights the Best of Whitney Houston
October 12, 2012 | Posted by
A moving, star-studded tribute to Whitney Houston was recorded on Thursday highlighting the best and dearest moments the late singer and actress gave to the world. “We are still mourning, but tonight we have chosen to look at the great work she left us,” said Grammy Awards’ executive producer Ken Ehrlich of the tribute. Usher, [...]
Whitney Houston’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina Defies Family with Engagement
October 11, 2012 | Posted by
With the debut of the reality show “The Houstons: On Our Own” on Oct. 24, the struggles and dramas of Whitney Houston’s family members to move on after her death will all be displayed to the world, the show’s producers promise—even the engagement of Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina to Nick Gordon, who was Whitney’s adopted [...]
Houston’s Family Moves to Block Bobbi Kristina’s Inheritance
October 2, 2012 | Posted by
Family members left behind by the late Whitney Houston have taken to the court system in an effort to delay Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina’s inheritance. As it stands, Bobbi Kristina, 19, is the only heir to Houston’s estate, but Houston’s mother Cissy and sister-in-law Marion don’t believe that Bobbi Kristina is prepared to handle the [...]
Whitney to be Honored by Grammy Special: Usher, Hudson to Perform
September 27, 2012 | Posted by
Whitney Houston will be honored by a special tribute concert later this year, organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, the organization responsible for the Grammys. CBS will air the special titled We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston on November 16. Among those scheduled to perform are [...]
R. Kelly Sets Soul Train Awards Record with 21 Career Nominations
September 20, 2012 | Posted by
R. Kelly and the Soul Train Awards go together like Don Cornelius and polyester suits. It was announced yesterday that Kelly has received two nominations this year for Soul Awards, bringing his career total to 21—a record for the Soul Train Awards. As for the Soul Train Awards 2012, Usher was at the top of [...]
Denzel Washington Talks Whitney Houston, Drugs and Politics in GQ Mag
September 19, 2012 | Posted by
Denzel Washington is the newest face on the cover of GQ Magazine and he admitted that he believed Whitney Houston’s death should serve as a lesson. “It’s more of an example to me or the rest of us to keep it together. I was listening to her song ‘I Look to You.’ It’s prophetic,” Washington [...]
