Toni Braxton's Sisters Fighting Again

Toni Braxton

The sisters of singer, Toni Braxton, have been fighting again on the family's reality show "Braxton Family Values." Tamar and Traci got into a very acrimonious argument, where the former belittled the latter, which ended in tears for both.

Tamar Braxton

Braxton is also considering leaving Atlanta, to move to Los Angeles, where she lived in the early nineties. I don't think it is the best idea, due to the heavy drug and alcohol problem prevalent in Hollywood, the entertainment industry, which has damaged many celebrities' children. However, it is Braxton's life and she can do as she pleases.

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Jermaine Dupri Sued By Stripper For Child Support Payments

Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson broke up over him impregnating stripper Sarai Jones. Shortly after, Dupri's financial woes began, indicating he was living off Jackson.

This is a follow up to the Saturday, May 7, 2011 article Jermaine Dupri's Financial Woes Continue With Foreclosure On His Mansion. On Monday, May 9, 2011, Cash strapped producer turned DJ, Jermaine Dupri, was sued by stripper Sarai Jones, mentioned in the aforementioned Judiciary Report article.

Sarai Jones

Jones contends in court, though Judge Margaret Dorsey, ordered him to pay her $10,000 per month in child support payments, he has not given her a single dime. That was one expensive dalliance with a stripper. Men should know better.

Jermaine Dupri and daughter Shaniah

Dupri already has a young daughter with another woman that he is making child support payments on. Seeing as though Dupri is a grown man in his late thirties that refuses to give up his lavish spending and wild partying, financial destruction was bound to occur.

Dupri and rapper Jay-Z, are all about image, stealing copyrights and living off their women

What Dupri and others like him, who are keeping up appearances, need to do is sell his jewelry, cars and flashy clothes and make good on his financial obligations. Selling his home and buying a smaller one would be appropriate as well. If he is not careful, his creditors are going to force him into bankruptcy to get their money.

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Whitney Houston Back In Rehab As Daughter Is Arrested

Pop superstar, Whitney Houston, dubbed the greatest singing voice of our generation, is back in rehab battling drug and alcohol addiction, on the eve of a story breaking, regarding her teenage daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, being arrested.

Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown

18-year-old Brown was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on underage drinking, fighting and gun possession charges. She grew up in a household with two drug addicted parents, Houston and singer Bobby Brown. Now it seems the reverse has happened, in the daughter's problems having an impact on her mother. Here's hoping they both get well soon.

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Atlanta Braves Coach Threatened With Lawsuit Over Alleged Gay Slur

Roger McDowell

Atlanta Braves coach, Roger McDowell, is being threatened with a lawsuit for telling three men at a San Francisco ball park, "Are you a homo couple or a threesome." McDowell also went on to say "Are you three giving it to each other in the ***" while using as baseball bat to illustrate. When one of the gay men confronted McDowell, he allegedly stated, "How much are your teeth worth."

What's puzzling is gay bloggers such as Perez Hilton and Michael of Dlisted, routinely use the word "homo" which is short for homosexual. On the television show "The Golden Girls" which is constantly lauded by gays, the word "homo" is used, when describing Blanche's brother Clayton. The character Rose, said to roommate Dorothy, "Clayton is a homo" upon discovering he is gay.

The word "queer" was also used on the show. The "Golden Girls" had a gay sitcom writer as well, Marc Cherry, who went on to hit actress Nicollette Sheridan in the head for verbally disagreeing with an item in his script for the show "Desperate Housewives." The assault resulted in a lawsuit .

My point, how are straight people supposed to know what is offensive speech to gays, when homosexuals are using the exact same language and asking heterosexuals the same kind of questions. If it proves true, McDowell's alleged statement, "How much are your teeth worth" can be construed as a threat of potential violence and the claim he used a bat to simulate gay sex can be deemed sexually lewd. However, calling a man "homo" when homosexuals and others they champion use the same term in referencing them, seems like a double standard from gay people.

In Hollywood and the blogosphere, many gay people have used very crude terms to refer to the sex lives of heterosexuals, even asking straight people very lewd and deeply personal sexual questions. Gays have even fondled straight women in public settings. None of this conduct is appropriate, but has clearly led straight people to believe they can speak to gays in the same manner they have addressed them. Some guidelines need to be set to avoid offense in the future, taking into account the First Amendment, of course.

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Woman Beaten By Police In Restaurant In Front Of Customers

Ashley Leavell was seated in a IHop restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, when she was confronted by local police, who demanded she and her three friends leave the eatery. Leavell and her friends said they were told by a man, who they did not know was a police officer, as he did not identify himself, "Shut up, be quiet, you need to leave." The officer, who was not wearing a policeman's cap, began to drag one of the women out of her seat.

This is when Leavell intervened, attempting to hold her friend in the chair. The police officer is seen on video slapping Leavell across the face. She responds by hitting him back. His fellow officer then struck petite Leavell as well, with the two punching her in the face, as though she is a massive man attacking them. The video was uploaded to YouTube, prompting public cries of police brutality and excessive force. The women have retained an Atlanta attorney to sue the police and understandably so.

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Lady Gaga Falls On Stage For The Umpteenth Time

Lady Gaga's latest fall

Sacrilegious, cocaine promoting, pop singer, Lady Gaga, has fallen on stage again for the umpteenth time. I've lost count, but her latest tumble occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. She can't possibly think this is acceptable. A fall once in a while is permissible, but this behavior is chronic (she's probably smoking that too).

A compilation of Lady Gaga busting her butt on stage

What ever happened to the quality of one's show. Jumping around on stage coked out, then falling on your duff, does not a good show make. What happens if she falls off the stage an injures herself. People have died in that manner.

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Bobby Brown Made $30 Million Dollars In One Year And Blew It All In One Year

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown, the ex-husband of fellow singer, Whitney Houston, stated in an interview in the current edition of Sister2Sister magazine that he "Made $30,000,000 in one year" and blew through it "in that same year." Brown further stated he was making $250,000 per night on tour.

His wealthy ex-wife Houston, reportedly made in the ball park of $300,000,000 during her career, but lost much of it as well, due to cocaine and lavish living. The family's Atlanta home Houston bought was foreclosed on a few years ago. However, both artists have signed new deals in the entertainment industry.

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Braxton Family Values Hits A Sour Note

"Braxton Family Values"

I caught a portion of the reality show "Braxton Family Values" which debuted last night and I'm somewhat disappointed. It stars R&B singer, Toni Braxton, her mom Evelyn and the vocalist's four sisters, Tamar, Towanda, Traci and Trina, who were members of the group "The Braxtons."

I was expecting something more wholesome, as their dad is a preacher. However, I'd briefly forgotten the sexually overt path their music careers took in the 1990s. My bad. The show mostly consists of bickering and barefaced jealousy towards Toni, who seems to take it all in stride.

Evelyn, Toni and Tamar

In the 1990s, producers L.A. and Babyface heard the group "The Braxtons" sing. At the time, the group consisted of Toni and her sisters. However, due to the fact their label LaFace already had a girl group, the troublesome TLC, they decided not to sign another, but they did take a liking to Toni's voice, which was reminiscent of veteran singer, Anita Baker. And so her singing career began.

The other sisters struggled through group and solo projects, but none matched the success of Toni Braxton at LaFace. It wasn't because the others couldn't sing, but due to the material they were given. Great songs are a big commodity in music, as material will make or break you. As the phrase goes, "You're only as good as your last hit."

"Braxton Family Values" is somewhat sad, as some of the sisters seem envious of the success Toni, 42, received over an 18-year career. You sense that almost immediately and it was to be expected to some degree, but with one sister it seems like resentment. Tamar Braxton, 34, comes across as the most bitter, as her solo career did not reach the heights her sister's did.

Tamar, who is, uh, very confident (yea that's it), referred to herself on the show as "one of the best singers in the world" (you go girlfriend) had two R&B hit singles in the 1990s and sold 100,000 copies of her debut album. It's not that she can't sing, because all the sisters can. However, the material she received wasn't strong enough.

Toni was also correct in describing Tamar's attitude as "abrasive." Most people don't want to spend time in the field with artists that have constant temper tantrums and attitudes, as Tamar displayed on the reality show. She comes across as spoiled, with an overwhelming air of entitlement, due to her husband.

Tamar, 34, is married to music executive, Vincent Herbert, who in all honestly, she doesn't seem to be in love with, as she talks more about him signing Lady GaGa and helping said singer, while not assisting her with a solo album. Tamar talks more about Herbert's position and money, than love. The two were also seen fighting on camera. This can't be good for a marriage.

Sadly, the Braxtons seem to have lost touch with their roots and it has brought them much sadness. Yes, they still profess their Christian faith, but they've become quite Hollywood and it has damaged them. For example, they like to drink liquor, but considering Toni Braxton has serious health issues and her look alike sister Trina, has become an alcoholic with a DUI under her belt, drinking is clearly not for them.

In short, this family can't hold their liquor and it is breeding addiction and other problems. I'm not writing it to be mean, but pointing out the obvious they seem oblivious to, because they are going to hurt themselves if they continue with the drinking. Yes, Jesus did turn water to wine in the Bible, but not for people to get drunk on it.

Towanda Braxton spoke of her open marriage on the show, which really is not a healthy Christian lifestyle. It's not healthy for anyone - Christian or not. She needs to remedy that. Towanda and her husband need to work out their differences and not present an open marriage as the way to live to their impressionable children. That is not God's plan for anyone's life and it has to be heartbreaking. I hope they are able to sort that out and properly reconcile.

Toni's marriage is not in a good state either. For years she has been married to Keri Lewis of the music group Mint Condition. However their marriage has encountered some problems and they are separated. It's always sad to see that happen to people.

Toni Braxton

The couple have two children, one of whom is autistic. He's a sweet little boy. Toni has also battled her own health problems, such as breast cancer, angina and lupus. That's a serious triple threat. She really could use her husband and family together.

It's sad to see Christian families experience such trouble, but such is life. However, Christians must strive to do better and not stay stuck in the things they know to be wrong and destructive in God's sight.

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Gucci Mane Arrested Again - This Time For Pushing Woman Out Of A Moving Car

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Mentally ill rapper, Gucci Mane, real name, Radric Davis, has been arrested in Atlanta, Georgia for not only violating his probation, but assaulting a defenseless woman as the offense. Mane saw the 36-year-old woman outside South Dekalb Mall in Georgia and asked her to accompany him to breakfast.

She agreed and entered his white Hummer, which was not a good idea. Mane then offered her $150 to cancel breakfast and go to a hotel with him to engage in sexual intercourse. When she refused and asked him to take her back to the mall, it is alleged he opened the door of the Hummer and pushed her several times, until she fell out of the moving vehicle.

Mane's conduct is very cruel and inappropriate. The victim could have died had she landed on the ground at an angle that placed her in line with the vehicle's tires. This abusiveness towards women needs to stop. Women also need to be careful, as just because you see someone on television does not mean they will not hurt you.

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Lawyer Offering Bobbi Kristina Brown Secret Drug Video For Sale

Bobbi Kristina Brown snorting lines of cocaine

Atlanta attorney, Eckhart Blackert, is offering a seven minute video, of Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of singers, Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, smoking marijuana from a bong and offering her opinions on drugs. The source of the video is believed to be, Brown's ex-boyfriend in Atlanta, Georgia, Zach Jafarzadeh.

Bobby Kristina Brown and ex-boyfriend Zach Jafarzadeh

This month a scandal erupted when the National Enquirer published photos of the teen snorting lines of cocaine off a plate. Jafarzadeh is certainly selling her out for cash. It appears Jafarzadeh has a drug problem as well and is selling photos, videos and stories on Brown to feed his habit. All you outlets giving him cash for stories need to keep that in mind.

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Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston

Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 18-year-old daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was caught snorting lines of cocaine on camera. At age 15, she was photographed smoking weed and drinking alcohol, but her drug habit has since worsened.

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Whitney Houston

Her drinking problem has become worse as well, progressing from beer to 150% grain alcohol. She has also been photographed kissing another girl, leading people to believe she is a lesbian.

Bobbi Kristina Brown (right) and friend smoking weed

Houston's daughter was previously admitted to a psych ward, regarding a violent altercation with her mother. Radar Online wrote, "In 2008 Bobbi Kristina was admitted to a psychiatric ward after she tried to stab her mother during an argument before turning the blade on herself and trying to slit her wrists."

The young lady has witnessed acts of domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse, growing up in a dysfunctional home, with two parents that are addicts. The years of dysfunction clearly had a very negative impact on her.

The family's former home in Atlanta, Georgia that they turned into a drug den for five years, as Brown and Houston sank into addiction in the presence of their impressionable daughter

A friend has labeled her mother an enabler, "It was difficult to stop her [Bobbi Kristina] from buying alcohol and drugs because her mother gave her $1,000 a week. I saw Krissi do an eight ball – an eighth of an ounce – of cocaine in just two days with friends. One time Whitney bought a case of beer for Krissi and her friends to drink in front of her. I couldn’t believe it!”

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