‘The Houstons – On Our Own’ Reality Show; So. Much. Dysfunction.
The Houstons - On Our Own on Lifetime
I am telling y'all right now...I will not watch this speeding trainwreck of a show with all of Whitney Houston's family members and hangers-on go at each other over what (relatively) precious little money left in her estate. It's sickening to watch, and I don't need another stomach ache. "HELL to the NO"...RIP Whitney. Feel free to watch this cringe-worthy trailer for The Houstons - On Our Own.
Let's recap what we're dealing with here:
Bobbi Kristina and her fiance-brother, Nick
Bobby Brown and Whitney's daughter, Bobbi Kristina will announce her engagement to Nick Gordon, who was raised by Whitney as her own son--and Bobbi Kristina's own brother. Still with me?
Whitney's mama Cissy doesn't want Bobbi Kristina to receive her trust inheritance of $20 million because she thinks all that money will eventually kill her granddaughter through drugs and other bad decisions.
I'll give you an example of one bad decision: The concept and follow-through of a reality series involving a woman who hasn't even been dead one year, and the family that goes out of their way to exploit her and her legacy.
Shame on alla y'all.
Written by: Diva Julia
BET Awards 2012, D’Angelo Returns – Whitney Houston Tribute By Mariah Carey
Mariah Honors Whitney
The BET Awards went on for almost 4 hours, and at least an hour and a half of it was actually pretty good. Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, the show kicked off with a performance from G.O.O.D Music featuring Kanye West, who brought girlfriend Kim Kardashian as his date. I think this was the most black people she's ever been around in her life. Sam did a pretty good job as host, it's not like he had to do much, and I did enjoy those Real Househusband skits throughout the show.
All of the ladies were waiting for D'Angelo to hit the stage and he did not disappoint. He started out his performance with "Untitled" and "Voodoo" not shirtless unfortunately, then went into a new song called "James River." D'Angelo still has it, and I'm glad he's back and ready to show the world
Other highlights included Melanie Fiona's stellar performance of "Love On The Wrong Side" and the tribute to Frankie Beverly and Maze, but the show capped off with a touching and tearful tribute to the late Whitney Houston. There have been numerous tributes to Houston since she passed back in February but this was definitely the best. Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance to speak about her beloved friend saying,"I miss my friend. I miss hearing her voice and laughter."
Then Monica and Brandy both brought the house down with "I Love The Lord," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." But it was Houston's 'Waiting To Exhale' co-stars Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine and her mother Cissy Houston's emotional performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" that got even the hardest rappers in the game a little teary eyed.
Beyonce - GORGEOUS
Beyonce, who took home top honors for Best Female R&B and Video Director Of The Year with Alan Ferguson. She didn't walk the red carpet but look great in this neon dress and was shown all throughout the show bobbing along to songs like Nicki's "Beez In The Trap." Maybe she was just enjoying her time off from diaper duty.
Written by: Brittani
The 2012 Billboard Awards, Full List Of Winners and Whitney Tribute
LMFAO--Ugh.
The Billboard Awards happened and for three hours nothing really happened. I'll spare you a rant on the state of music today because whether we like it or not, LMFAO exist and we only have Berry Gordy to blame.
The group along with Adele, who was not there because he had better things to do I'm sure, took home top honors. Trophies also went to Coldplay, Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga. Once again, Taylor Swift put on her best fake shocked face as she received the award for "Woman Of The Year," an award she knew she was getting. It was presented to her by Zooey Deschanel who didn't ask the audience if it was raining. Hosted by Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen of Modern Family, not even halfway through the show I wondered why Billboard didn't just leave well enough alone and let this show stay dead.
There were many performances, some good like Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Goodie Mob featuring a performer from Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour show. Then there were the bad including Swift 2.0 Carly Rae Jepsen, The Wanted and Usher.
These douches.
Bruh, until you can perform to the best of your ability, whatever that is now, I need you to just sit down somewhere and leave it to the kids, like Justin Bieber.
The ever-UN-original Katy Perry
Then Katy Perry ripped off both Pink and the Smashing Pumpkins with her performance of her new single "Wide Awake." How many effing songs does she have? I also don't know what Stevie Wonder was dong by having Alicia Keys sing "New York" acapella.
There were a couple of quick tributes to Robin Gibb, Donna Summer and Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, but of course everyone was looking forward to the tribute to Whitney Houston.
Whoopi Goldberg introduced John Legend and Jordin Sparks who paid tribute to the late songstress with her songs "The Greatest Love Of All' and "I Will Always Love You." The latter has been included in every tribute since she died and I was hoping for something else, but Jordin did a pretty good job with it.
Bobbi Kristina
Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law Pat Houston accepted the "Millennium Award" on her behalf.
ARTIST AWARDS
Top Artist:
Adele
Top New Artist:
Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist:
Lil Wayne
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Top Duo/Group:
LMFAO
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Adele
Top Digital Songs Artist:
Adele
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Adele
Top Touring Artist:
U2
Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist:
Rihanna
Top Digital Media Artist:
Adele
Top Pop Artist:
Adele
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Top Rap Artist:
Lil Wayne
Top Country Artist:
Lady Antebellum
Top Rock Artist:
Coldplay
Top Alternative Artist:
Coldplay
Top Latin Artist:
Shakira
Top Dance Artist:
Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
ALBUMS AWARDS:
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele "21"
Top Pop Album:
Adele "21"
Top R&B Album:
Beyonce "4"
Top Rap Album:
Lil Wayne "Tha Carter IV"
Top Country Album:
Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party"
Top Rock Album:
Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto"
Top Alternative Album:
Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto"
Top Latin Album:
Romeo Santos "Formula: Vol. 1"
Top Dance Album:
Lady Gaga "Born This Way"
Top Christian Album:
Casting Crowns "Come To The Well"
SONG AWARDS:
Top Hot 100 Song:
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Top Digital Song :
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Top Radio Song:
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer "Give Me Everything"
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Nicki Minaj "Super Bass"
Top Pop Song:
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Top R&B Song:
Kelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne "Motivation"
Top Rap Song:
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Top Country Song:
Jason Aldean "Dirt Road Anthem"
Top Rock Song:
Foster The People "Pumped Up Kicks"
Top Alternative Song:
Adele "Rolling In The Deep"
Top Latin Song:
Don Omar & Lucenzo "Danza Kuduro"
Top Dance Song:
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Top Christian Song:
Laura Story "Blessings"
Lest we forget to mention, Miley Cyrus wore a white tuxedo. Minus the pants and shirt. But she did wear what looked to be a boob chain of sorts.
Miley in Jean Paul Gaultier
The thing is, Miley actually looks pretty hot...for a 19 year old going on 35, don't you think?
Photos: Billboard, ABC
Written by: Brittani
Whitney Houston’s Last Performance In The Official ‘Sparkle’ Trailer
- Jordin and Whitney
We get our first look at Whitney Houston's last film role in 'Sparkle,' a remake of the 1976 movie about a girl group from from Harlem, NY. Houston plays the loving, but strict mother to the group's three singers played by Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo.
via The Today Show
Derek Luke also co-stars as Sparks' love interest, Stix, comedian Mike Epps as the girls' manager Satin and a James Brown-ish Cee Lo Green as singer, Black. There's no doubting Jordin's singing abilities, with this being her first feature film, fingers crossed she does well in the film.
Of course everyone will be paying attention to Whitney's performance. Although her voice before her death wasn't as strong as it was during the height of her fame, she still sounded great and gives what I'm sure will be an emotional performance.
'Sparkle' will be in theaters August 17.
Written by: Brittani
Whitney Houston – Will Leaves Everything to Bobbi Kristina
Whitney and "Krissy"
Why are people shocked and even outraged by the announcement that Whitney Houston's Last Will and Testament leaves all of her assets to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina? That's how it's DONE, people. Whitney wasn't married to anyone--namely Bobbi Kristina's father, singer Bobby Brown, and as such, any and all of Whitney's estate should go to her surviving children. As we know, Bobbi Kristina is Whitney's only child.
via GossipCop.com
Houston, who died unexpectedly last month, signed the document in February 1993, one month before she and then-husband Bobby Brown welcomed Bobbi Kristina.
The will, which was amended in 2000, notes that all of Houston’s clothing, jewelery, furniture, personal items, and cars are to go to her surviving children.
Houston’s money will also be put into a trust for Bobbi Kristina, with the 19-year-old gaining part of it at ages 21 and 25, before getting the full amount when she turns 30.
While Houston’s mother Cissy is the will’s executor, her brother Gary and sister-in-law Patricia are the trustees.
It appears Whitney had all of her ducks in a row where her assets were concerned. She and Bobby Brown also had an airtight pre-nuptial agreement that secured her own assets, and left Bobby to his own devices, if you will.
via RadarOnline.com
"Brown agrees that Houston shall have no legal obligation to support him, and that he shall have no right to require the payment of any alimony, support (including temporary support), or other maintenance, and no right to receive any rights, interests, or claims to Houston's property, and Brown hereby waives releases, and forever renounces any and all such rights to the fullest extent permitted by law."
In layman's terms, "what's mine is MINE, and what's yours is YOURS! Smell ya later, and don't ask me for spousal support!". (Even though Bobby did, on occasion, try to ask for spousal support from his ex-wife. Psssh.)
Let me ask you this: Would you leave anything to your ex-spouse in your Will? These folks who think Whitney should have puzzle me. Doesn't add up.
Oprah and Krissy
Oh, and I cannot wait to see Krissy interviewed by Oprah next Sunday on the OWN Network!
Written by: Diva Julia
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