Cissy Houston: No Book on How To be a Parent

Ms. Cissy said a mouthful to People magazine when she said, “There is no book on how to be a parent, “ and that’s the damn truth.
Let me say that I have not experienced her pain but I do know what it feels like when your teenager disappoint.

First Look: Oprah’s Next Chapter with
Cissy Houston

As the first anniversary of Whitney Houston’s sudden death draws near, Oprah sits down with the singer’s mother, Cissy Houston, in her New Jersey home for her first in-depth, sit-down interview since her daughter’s passing.

Watch Oprah’s interview with Cissy Houston on Monday, January 28, at 10/9c.

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Ready to ‘Sparkle’ in the City? WIN a pair of Tickets!

Sparkle 2012 - Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston

BNM,

Happy Tuesday!

I love a great night out with my mommas/girlfriends.

We are joining forces with La Reina Afro-Latina blog to bring you ‘Sparkle’ in the city.

Purchase tickets here~ Sparkle In the City

Join us on Friday, August 17th as we witness movie history and hold each other as we say goodbye to Whitney Houston on the big screen, and, learn how to make our dreams sparkle in the big city. Continue reading

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Countdown to Sparkle-The Movie! Win a Pair of Tix!

Sparkle - The Original

August will usher in the remake of the movie, “Sparkle” and I can’t wait.

Sparkle 2012 - Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston

The Brand New Mommy will be giving away 2 tickets on opening day and would love for you to join me at the movies. Our homage to “Sparkle” begins on August 1st with all things trivia. Hope you are ready to play?

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Chaka Khan Talks Daily Demons

Chaka Khan (SKINNY) with Jeffrey Osborne and Howard Hewitt

Chaka Khan is fabulous and winning!

If there was ever a ‘brand’ new mommy that has reinvented and taken her life back, it’s Chaka Khan.

Once an unpredictable talent, Chaka Khan is now drug-free for over a decade, skinny, sexy, and renewed with a purpose to reclaim life and music.

Recently, Khan spoke on Piers Morgan (CNN) and was authentically honest about her drug addiction, partying with Whitney Houston, her daily challenge, and how the music industry is loaded with parasites.

Chaka Khan has a few words for the ultimate ‘brand’ new mommy seeking a rebirth during the spring/Easter season.

Here are 5 Tips from Chaka Khan to reclaim your life today: Continue reading

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What I Know for Certain about #Oprah’s interview with Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina

From the opening moments of Oprah’s Next Chapter with Bobbi Kristina and the Houston family, I knew it would be what I yearned for from a fan perspective — closure.

There is a feeling of authenticity, care and trust when Oprah does an interview; and, what I know for certain is, she is still missed. Continue reading

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Whitney Houston: Greatest Gift was Motherhood

Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina

There has been so much said about the untimely death of superstar, Whitney Houston in the last week by the media and most of it has been negative.

Say what you want about Whitney Houston, however, please include the pride, joy, love, glow and her greatest gift from God – motherhood. She loved her baby, Bobbi Kristina, and that was always always evident regardless of what was going on in her life.

I will remember the countless interviews where Whitney Houston talked about motherhood, and the ultimate gift of Bobbi Kristina her amazing daughter and the unconditional love they shared.

Whitney Houston, I salute you for your greatest contribution and your legacy — Bobbi Kristina. Here’s to your peace and grace!

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#Prayers and #Love to #TheVoice – Whitney Houston Gets to Rest

Whitney Houston - The Greatest VOICE ever

BNM,

I am so full of heaviness after hearing that the iconic Whitney Houston is no longer with us.

All I can say is that my prayers are with the Houston/Brown family and God’s special grace on Bobbi Kristina.

Whitney Houston you are safe with God, rest, stay at peace and know that you will always be remembered and loved. There will NEVER be another Whitney Houston!

Whitney and Jermaine Jackson

Legends

Our Whitney!!

What is your best Whitney Houston moment?

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