Source: Prince Williams / Getty Wakanda, even in all of its fictional glory, has been viewed as a Black Utopia. The place where Popeyes never runs out of fresh spicy and you never argued with the financial aid lady at your college or university. Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone But after knowing about the particulars of the country and how they don’t necessarily take too kindly to outsiders creeping in on a come up, I figure we go ahead and let it be known the 10 people who definitely would get stopped at the border by W’Kabi and them. This is unlike the mythical cookout people attempt to invite everybody to. Nope, there are strict rules and regulations about Wakanda. A travel-ban, a no-fly zone, a “these heathens aren’t allowed in the sanctuary” list. 10. Rachael Dolezal Wakanda already has a strict concept about colonizers. Lord knows they don’t need colonizers who come to Wakanda with magic marketed lips saying “they too felt abandoned by Wakanda.” Nawl. 9. Stacey Dash Because Stacey Dash is anti-Black History Month and walked out of that airport in the “All Falls Down” video and returned a different person that none of us recognize. Well, Fox News did but then you see how that ended. 8. Blac Chyna (And The Fake Booties Of Instagram) Okay, Blac Chyna has had a bad week. A real bad week . And personally, I don’t think it’s all Blac Chyna’s fault for said week. That being said, Wakanda appreciates things that are all natural. You saw what happened when Okoye almost broke out in hives about her wig. https://giant.gfycat.com/IdleFilthyBudgie.mp4 And that was over a wig! Now factor in other forms of deception? Exactly. Blac Chyna can’t slide in Wakanda. Country would be on high alert for no good reason. 7. Kanye West We’re still slowly trying to get Kanye out of the Sunken Place. And he’d tried to stage a coup on T’Challa talking about he’s the true king because he got shoes better than Shuri ever made. Plus, I’m still not entirely certain if Kanye wouldn’t try to sneak Kim Kardashian and her terrible cooking past the tribes either. Nope. Tell him he can leave those first five albums though. 6. Clarence Thomas Wakanda doesn’t need a judge who never smiles but also never speaks AND when he does speak, spouts off some of the more ridiculous takes this side of Stephen A. Smith. Those in power who don’t speak are the most non-trustworthy people ever. EVER. Also, Bill Cosby because … I don’t need someone telling the young boys to pull their pants up 5. Birdman We don’t need a full-blown hostage situation over the rest of the vibranium in the kingdom and come to find out Birdman had it all melted down into a grill or worse, what he should have paid Lil Wayne with. 4.Tyrese What more do you want from me? Nothing Ty. Because Tyrese with an iPhone and decent Wi-Fi to communicate has not only come close to ruining Dr. Dre’s billion dollar deal with Apple but also say that Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith gave him money, argue with The Rock (who definitely IS invited to Wakanda) over being jealous that the Rock is getting his own stand-alone Fast & Furious movie and more. We can’t have him getting access to the Wakandian Wi-Fi. Wakanda was supposed to stay a secret. Tyrese around? That’s all gone. 3. Kendu Isaacs I can already see Mary being part of the Dora Milaje asking if she’d want this dude to surrender after he wanted not only half but spousal support and probably the house, the cars, the kids, the dog, the saline solution that helped make up much of My Life and Share My World and everything else. 2. Omarosa Trust nobody for a second that willingly joined a bigoted White House, got fired, was escorted out of the paint kicking and screaming and then tried to come back to black people wanting acceptance. Or disrespected the National Association of Black Journalist convention, perhaps one of the few great galleries of Black ambition and camaraderie we have. While we’re at it, take Ben Carson with you. The greatest Disney princess of all-time already has gifted hands and technology, Doc. 1. R. Kelly No. Wakanda has no need for people who self-invite themselves to Wakanda knowing full well that they a) have Twitter in Wakanda and b) know full well that some transgressions just cannot go ignored. And yes, there is that whole eviction thing that just happened. The children of Wakanda will inherit the land. Besides, they’ve already told you that they’d meet you at the door, anyway. Nah bruh pic.twitter.com/hOt4M8p5Rw — Elle Cee (@ellementality) February 22, 2018 [ione_media_gallery src=”http://hellobeautiful.com/” id=”2981370″ overlay=”true”]
A s the legalization of marijuana is becoming more common across different states, the military is making changes to its protocol surrounding the drug history of individuals who decide to enlist, Yahoo News reported. SEE ALSO: Big Crack Seen In Sports Leagues’ Marijuana Ban Smoked pot and want to enlist? The Army is issuing more waivers https://t.co/5p1Re2FU2v pic.twitter.com/CIlZogOotT — Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 3, 2017 In efforts to reach solider quotas, the Army has decided to distribute waivers for people who have used drugs in the past with the expectation that they will refrain from using drugs while serving in the military, the news outlet writes. The decision comes after the demand for soldiers has been on the rise. For this fiscal year, the Army has a challenging task of recruiting 80,000 new soldiers all while complying with the Defense Department’s regulations. Last year, there were 191 waivers granted and this year that number significantly increased to over 500. The implementation of this plan seems to be working in the military’s favor. According to the news outlet, the Army enlisted 6,000 more recruits than they did in 2016. “Provided they understand that they cannot do that when they serve in the military, I will waive that all day long,” Maj. Gen. Jeff Snow , head of the Army’s recruiting command, said in a statement according to the source. He also added that as states continue to make marijuana use legal, he expects the number of waivers to rise. Those who head up recruitment in the Army have been trying to explore different ways to recruit individuals who fall under “category four” which means they scored low on their aptitude test. Those who are classified in that category are barred from enlisting if they have any type of history with marijuana and they can’t request any waivers for other reasons. Snow says that the Army plans on maintaining its standards but will continue to find pathways for more people to enlist to increase the number of members. “The big thing we’re looking for is a pattern of misconduct where they’re going to have a problem with authority,” Snow told USA Today . “Smoking marijuana in an isolated incident as a teenager is not a pattern of misconduct.” Some critics call the increase in marijuana waivers worrisome since years ago the military ran into issues when recruits with criminal records were hurriedly enrolled in the military to meet a high demand for members during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Marijuana is currently legal in Colorado, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, California, Massachusetts, and Maine. Several other states throughout the country have lowered the penalties for possession of marijuana. SOURCE: Yahoo News , Associated Press , USA Today SEE ALSO: Big Crack Seen In Sports Leagues’ Marijuana Ban Michigan College Offers Marijuana Degree As The Billion-Dollar Industry Expands [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3511890″ overlay=”true”]
A s the legalization of marijuana is becoming more common across different states, the military is making changes to its protocol surrounding the drug history of individuals who decide to enlist, Yahoo News reported. SEE ALSO: Big Crack Seen In Sports Leagues’ Marijuana Ban Smoked pot and want to enlist? The Army is issuing more waivers https://t.co/5p1Re2FU2v pic.twitter.com/CIlZogOotT — Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 3, 2017 In efforts to reach solider quotas, the Army has decided to distribute waivers for people who have used drugs in the past with the expectation that they will refrain from using drugs while serving in the military, the news outlet writes. The decision comes after the demand for soldiers has been on the rise. For this fiscal year, the Army has a challenging task of recruiting 80,000 new soldiers all while complying with the Defense Department’s regulations. Last year, there were 191 waivers granted and this year that number significantly increased to over 500. The implementation of this plan seems to be working in the military’s favor. According to the news outlet, the Army enlisted 6,000 more recruits than they did in 2016. “Provided they understand that they cannot do that when they serve in the military, I will waive that all day long,” Maj. Gen. Jeff Snow , head of the Army’s recruiting command, said in a statement according to the source. He also added that as states continue to make marijuana use legal, he expects the number of waivers to rise. Those who head up recruitment in the Army have been trying to explore different ways to recruit individuals who fall under “category four” which means they scored low on their aptitude test. Those who are classified in that category are barred from enlisting if they have any type of history with marijuana and they can’t request any waivers for other reasons. Snow says that the Army plans on maintaining its standards but will continue to find pathways for more people to enlist to increase the number of members. “The big thing we’re looking for is a pattern of misconduct where they’re going to have a problem with authority,” Snow told USA Today . “Smoking marijuana in an isolated incident as a teenager is not a pattern of misconduct.” Some critics call the increase in marijuana waivers worrisome since years ago the military ran into issues when recruits with criminal records were hurriedly enrolled in the military to meet a high demand for members during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Marijuana is currently legal in Colorado, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, California, Massachusetts, and Maine. Several other states throughout the country have lowered the penalties for possession of marijuana. SOURCE: Yahoo News , Associated Press , USA Today SEE ALSO: Big Crack Seen In Sports Leagues’ Marijuana Ban Michigan College Offers Marijuana Degree As The Billion-Dollar Industry Expands [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3511890″ overlay=”true”]
Source: ABC Photos Archives / Getty We are in the full age of extreme nostalgia, where practically all things from the 90s (and even the late 80s) are just as beloved and popular as they once were during their initial heyday. Whether you long for the fashion, the music, the movies or just the overall vibe, it’s no doubt that in these current troubling times overdosing on nostalgia is the ultimate great escape. There is one nostalgic medium that has picked up steam in the last few years—and that’s television. Many classic shows from a bygone era have not only been rebooted, but also have become hits for a new generation. From Fuller House and The X-Files to this fall’s Will & Grace and the upcoming Roseanne , reboots of classic shows are the hottest ticket in town. This got us thinking about our favorite classic shows that would be perfect to reboot in this unsettling era we live in. Now before we get into it, two of the most popular black TV shows of all-time are not on this list, so for obvious and unfortunate reasons The Cosby Show and Martin are not included. This list is still lit though, so check out which classic shows we think need to come back and remind us of the good ‘ol days! Sister, Sister – According to recent reports, the deal is almost done to bring this show back—and we couldn’t be more excited! The great thing about a Sister, Sister reboot is that the show didn’t revolve around a strict premise that would need to be heavily adjusted due to time passing. In short, it can pick up in present day and be just fine. Tia Mowry has previously stated that all cast members from the show are all on board, which makes things even better. The beloved twins are both married with children in real life, but the reboot could explore either both of them single, married or a combination of both. There’s also the welcomed presence of the pair’s parents—is Lisa still married to her husband or did she start dating Ray again? Tia and Tamera have such a positive, infectious energy that is definitely needed these days…so hurry up with the reboot! Living Single – There have been rumblings over the last year or so that the groundbreaking 90s FOX sitcom Living Single could be playing the reboot game. Queen Latifah has gone on the record as saying that she is not very interested, but that she’s working on it and hopes that everything falls properly in place. Living Single could absolutely still work in today’s television landscape because during the end of series’ original run left the ladies at critical points in their romantic and professional lives. They were young twentysomethings then and a lot could have happened between then and now, such as who’s still single and who’s not? Besides, the natural chemistry between the cast was always what made it so funny and relatable, and as long as you have that a reboot would be very successful. A Different World – Talks have been going on about rebooting this series for so long that it almost feels like it won’t ever happen—despite members of the cast and crew being totally willing to do it. The themes that A Different World covered back in the day are still very relevant in this current era and showcasing the college experience of an HBCU would be great to explore once again. There are a few ways to go with a reboot, the obvious would be to feature the children of the show’s main cast members (Whitley, Dwayne, Ron, Freddie, Kim, Jaleesa) as they attend Hillman. Another way could be to have the original cast have current ties to the university, ala working on staff, volunteering, mentoring, etc. In the years since the idea of a reboot has been brought up, BET has added The Quad to its line-up, which is supposed to be like a new A Different World , but it only proves that there’s nothing like the real thing. Moesha – Earlier this month the entire cast of the classic Brandy Norwood-led sitcom Moesha reunited on the daytime talk show The Real and it got fans excited to see a possible reboot. When the cast was asked collectively if they would be down for a reboot, there was an enthusiastic “YES!” from them all. If you think about it, a reboot is only fair considering the sloppy way the show was cancelled, leaving several cliffhangers that were never resolved. Although it would be sad that Lamont Bentley (Hakeem,) Bernie Mac (Uncle Bernie) and Yvette Wilson (Andell) won’t be a part of it due to their unfortunate deaths, an updated Moesha could still come out and give us that 90s vibe all over again. Girlfriends – She may be living it up now in her Golden Globe-winning role as Dr. Rainbow Johnson on ABC’s Blackish , but to many fans Tracee Ellis Ross will always be our beloved Joan Clayton from the classic sitcom Girlfriends . In its final season, the core four had been reduced to three when cast member Jill Marie Jones (Toni Childs) left the series. As a result, fans didn’t like the final season as much and have demanded that the series tie up loose ends in the form of a movie, reunion or a full-blown reboot. As recent as 2016, Tracee Ellis Ross said that she would completely be ready for a reboot and that the rest of the cast would as well. However, show creator Mara Brock Akil has said in the past the issue lies behind the scenes within the business aspect of the show, specifically CBS Studios. Hopefully things can get worked out because we desperately need our beloved Girlfriends to return. Family Matters – Now you may think that a reboot of Family Matters may be a bit hard to pull off given that Steve Urkel is in his 40s and it’s probably difficult to attempt the Urkel voice these days, but there a perfect way around it. Jaleel White can reprise his role as Steve Urkel, but this time it’s he and wife Laura’s son who is the lovable nerd. After the cast recently participated in a reunion photoshoot for Entertainment Weekly , fans have been going crazy with the thought of the Winslow’s coming back for another round. Fans questions were running so rampant that rumors of a reboot already in the works started to swirl, which led Jaleel White to confirm that currently there are no plans for it…but you never know what could happen. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – There is one way and one way only that this reboot would work…get Will Smith’s son Jaden to star in the series and reprise his father’s role in an updated capacity. Not only is the resemblance between the two uncanny, Jaden is a natural actor in his own right and it would be cool to see a reboot done with someone who has real-life ties to the original star. Maybe Will, Jada and Willow could do some guests appearances on the potential reboot, along with original cast members? Unfortunately, the odds of a reboot happening are slim to none, as co-star Alfonso Ribeiro shut down all hopes earlier this year in an interview. Also, there’s the fact that one of the centerpieces of the show is gone in James Avery’s beloved Uncle Phil character, the actor passed in 2013. Soul Food – When you sit back and think of the fact that there are only a handful of black family dramas on TV, you realize just how important and essential the Showtime hit series Soul Food was to the television landscape. Based on the hit 1997 film of the same name, Soul Food was one of the few film-to-TV adaptations that was just as good as its source material. The always relevant themes of family, love, career and life’s obstacles mean that Soul Food could pick up right where it left off and feel just a timely today. In an unexpected twist, a sequel to the film is reportedly in the works, but there is no word on if the TV adaptation would ever come back. Perhaps if the film’s sequel does well it could drum up interest in a TV reboot? Fingers crossed! The Chappelle Show – File this one under “no chance in hell of it ever happening”—but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about what could be. Given that Dave Chappelle abruptly quit his iconic show and left a whopping $50 million on the table, there is absolutely no chance that he would consider returning his show to TV audiences, despite how bad we need it right now. Can you imagine the satirical comedic skits that Chappelle could come up with revolving around the Trump administration? It would be comedy gold! Nevertheless, it won’t happen, but just be glad that Chappelle has returned from his self-imposed exile and is performing stand-up again around the country and on Netflix. The Wire – This is another show that will likely never see a reboot, but it definitely should. See, like many iconic things, the general public didn’t appreciate The Wire like it should have until it was gone. It was repeatedly snubbed at awards shows and ratings were always on the lower side, but it became a cult classic and now viewers realize just how absolutely amazing the show really was. Since it has become more popular now than it ever was during its original run, many fans think a reboot is a no-brainer. However, the show’s creator is adamant that it was special and specific in its time-frame and succeeded at telling a certain story. Still, with all of the police corruption going on around the country, especially Baltimore where the original show was based, The Wire would be required viewing in today’s current climate. DON’T MISS: Colin Kaepernick Speaks To Meek Mill, Says ‘He’s In Good Spirits’ Bun In The Oven: Eva Marcille Is Expecting Baby Number 2 Porsha Williams Wants To Be Friends With NeNe Leakes Again
Image via Focus on Sport/Getty Manute Bol Wasn’t The Age He Claimed To Be In the past we’ve seen athletes who have lied about their age , but that seems to mostly happen in little league sports where some overly ambitious coach is thirsty to have a star player on his team. We’ve never heard of anything like this. According to a report on ZAGSBLOG , the college scout, Kevin Mackey, who brought the late Manute Bol to the United States to play basketball literally made up the 7’7″ African’s age. “I gave him his birthday because they didn’t know how old he was,” Mackey, now a scout with the Indiana Pacers, told ZAGSBLOG. Mackey goes on to say: “Every athletic door is open at 19, every athletic door is closed when you’re 35,” said Mackey, 71. “He was probably 40, 50 years old when he was playing in the NBA.” Bol’s Wikipedia page lists his birthdate as October 16, 1962, but they couch the assertion with the phrase “he is believed to have been born…”. “[Bol] had no idea of his age and the kid who came over with him didn’t know how old he was,” Mackey said. “No one knew how old he was. There you have it. A lil’ FYI. R.I.P. Manute Bol.
It’s no secret that with the election of Trump, white supremacy and racially-motivated hate crimes/actions are at an all-time high, which also now includes Halloween costumes. In the latest case of “our pain is their entertainment,” a group of white students decided to mock Freddie Gray’s death by wearing a ridiculously offensive Halloween costume. In Trump's America, it's not a surprise that there is an increase of hate-based Halloween costumes this year. https://t.co/vXrcGm1arw — theGrio.com (@theGrio) October 31, 2017 Every year at this time you can expect to see numerous people of other races deciding to dress up in varying forms of blackface for Halloween. However, this time a group of students thought that mocking the brutal death of Baltimore’s Freddie Gray by police would make an even better costume than all the racist ones in the past. In a report by The Grio , a group of students from a collection of schools dressed in orange jumpsuits with Freddie Gray’s name on the back of one and a photo caption that featured the N-word. Via The Grio: Several students have come under fire for racially insensitive Halloween costumes, including one portraying Freddie Gray. According to the Baltimore Sun, a graduate of the Boys’ Latin School of Maryland wore an orange jumpsuit with “Freddie Gray” on the back of it during a party off-campus at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Another group of students, from Gilman School and Roland Park Country School, were pictured wearing orange jumpsuits, with a caption posted to social media reading, “N—-s broke out,” according to CBS. Another student, this one at St. Paul’s School, was pictured with a swastika and a racial slur painted on his bare back. Following the release of the photos St. Paul’s School stated that they do not tolerate any form of hate or discrimination. Officials from the other schools which the students attend have vowed to investigate the images. Meanwhile Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake responded on social media, writing, “Heartbroken. Disappointed. Frustrated.” The mayor also mentioned her daughter, who attends Roland Park, writing, “It will undoubtedly be a rough day for my daughter tomorrow. Praying I find the words to help her make sense of this nonsense.” Check out today’s Top Stories here: Steve Harvey’s Ratings Tank Following Public Trump Support Rep. Frederica Wilson Demands Apology From Trump Official John Kelly
Great leaders rise, often from humble beginnings, to lead their communities and their nations to ever greater heights. But one day, they’re forced to step out of the spotlight. Sometimes, they retire sooner than we’d like. And then there’s Kid Rock and … whatever he’s actually been doing this year. Because he’s announced an update on his plans to run for Senate , but the language that he used was much, much more colorful. 2016 was nuts in a surreal way. Like the year was somehow cursed and nothing made sense anymore. 2017 is nuts, in that we’re all living with the consequences of all of history but especially of 2016. Kid Rock announcing his plans to run for Senate would have been totally bonkers at any point in the past. But now that there’s a deranged reality star sitting in the Oval Office, anything can happen. In fact, it seemed that Kid Rock might have been inspired to make that announcement after spending time palling around with Trump, Ted Nugent, and Sarah Palin in the White House. (Honestly, whoever gets elected next is going to need to have that whole place cleaned. Like, spiritually. Burn some sage, have a member of every different faith come by an perform a blessing, whatever) Kid Rock didn’t stop at announcing his plans to run for Senate, however. He launched an actual website, effectively a declaration of game on, motherf–kers . The website wasn’t much, just some products like Kid Rock for Senate shirts that you could buy. Oh, and some lawn signs that you could by. (Honestly, they could make for some great Halloween decorations) But either Kid Rock realized that being in government is actual work (well, for everyone except the Golfer in Chief who goes on vacations every week) or he realized that there wasn’t enough un-ironic support for him to go to DC, because … In an interview with Howard Stern, Kid Rock shot down claims — which he himself had made — that he was planning a Senate run. “F–k no, I’m not running for Senate,” he said, as if offended that anyone would take him at his word. “Like who the f–k couldn’t figure that out?” He hadn’t filed the necessary paperwork, but … this is a guy who associates with the likes of Trump and Sarah Palin. No one actually expected him to know anything about government work. But that didn’t mean that no one took him at his word. Kid Rock did share what he’s planning on doing instead: “I’m releasing a new album. I’m going on tour, too.” That’s almost as bad as Kid Rock in the Senate, but … most of us won’t actually have to suffer through his concerts. As to why he went so far as to havea website and stupid merchandise? “Since someone said I was going to run for Senate in Michigan, I was like, ’F–k it, let’s get some signs made.’” “I have people that work for me, that are in the in, and I’m like, ‘F–k no, we’re not doing it, but let’s roll with it for a little while. This is awesome.” But that long national nightmare is at last behind us. There are other, bigger national nightmares that are still ongoing, however. It’s worth noting that Kid Rock shared some of his keen political insight about the New York Times . “It’s a little bit gay.” We don’t think that he was quoting Honey Boo-Boo, and Howard Stern asked him to clarify, which he did. “They have a narrative of a left-wing agenda.” They don’t, and we wish that we could say that Kid Rock’s 1995-era use of the word “gay” as an insult were a surprise. But nothing is a surprise anymore. It’s 2017 and all that lives wails in despair as the universe slowly succumbs to entropy’s callous embrace. View Slideshow: 13 Stars Who Are Actually Happy Donald Trump is President
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as Emmy-winning actor Robert Guillaume has passed away at the age of 89. Reports of Guillaume’s death were confirmed this afternoon by his wife of 31 years, Donna Guillaume. You may not be familiar with Guillaume’s name, but if you’re a film and television fan, you’ve almost certainly encountered and enchanted by his work. For seven seasons, Guillaume portrayed the title character on the ABC sitcom Benson , a spinoff of the popular series Soap , on which he also starred. His work on the two shows earned Guillaume a pair of Emmys. While Benson may be the role fans most commonly associate with Guillaume, the Broadway alum went on to produce decades of acclaimed work on both stage and screen after his signature series came to an end. Almost as well known for his rich baritone voice as he was for his comic timing, Benson was nominated for a Tony for his work in a 1977 production of Guys and Dolls . Guillaume later became the first African-American actor to play the title role in The Phanton of the Opera . To younger fans, he’s perhaps best known as the voice of Rafiki in the 1994 Disney animated classic The Lion King . Throughout the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, Guillaume remained a television staple appearing in guest roles on such popular series as Good Times , The Jeffersons , Sanford and Son , Saved By The Bell: The College Years, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and A Different World . In his later years, Guillaume appeared in Tim Burton’s Big Fish , and was a regular on the short-lived, but critically-acclaimed Aaron Sorkin sitcom Sports Night. After suffering a stroke in 1999, Guillaume returned to Sports Night , and his slight speech impairment and reliance upon a cane were written into the show in a memorable story arc. The actor was widely applauded by health advocacy groups for his honest and courageous portrayal of life after a stroke. All told, Guillaume racked up nearly 100 screen credits over the course of his 50-year career. He is survived by his wife and four children. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam
Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty The premiere of TV One’s Bobbi Kristina movie left many fans questioning the final months of Bobbi Kristina’s life, namely if her then-boyfriend Nick Gordon killed her following a domestic violence incident in the hours before she was found unconscious in a bathtub. We did the research and spoke to one of the producers on the film. Keep scrolling for the answers: 1. Were Bobbi Kristina & Nick Gordon Siblings? Source: Imeh Akpanudosen / Getty Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon were not actually related. Whitney never legally adopted Gordon. According to reports , she took Nick in because his mother couldn’t take care of him anymore and allegedly “put him out.” According to Michael Houston, Gordon was “like a son to her.” However, Gordon was not in Whitney’s will and she left her full estate to Bobbi Kristina, who would have inherited it at 30-years-old. 2. What Is The Significance Of Britt’s Character In The Movie? Bobbi Kristina’s real life friend Alex Reid played a significant role in her life and in her budding music careee. The pop singer played herself in the film, under the character name Britt, and provided insight into Bobbi K’s tumultuous relationship with Nick Gordon. 3. How Did TV One Come Up With The Script? Source: Lee Celano / Getty “For this movie, we had the producers from Being Bobby Brown and The Houstons [Tracey Baker Simmons and Wanda Shelley], who were the executive producers,” said Robyn Greene Arrington , Vice President of Original Programming & Production at TV One. “Part of the development of this script was talking with Bobbi Kristina’s real friends including Alexandria Reid [who plays “Britt”]. Another childhood friend who was on the production side of it was Jacob Brumfield, Tracey Baker Simmons’ son, they grew up together.” 4. Did Nick Gordon Propose To Bobbi Kristina With Whitney’s Ring? Yes. Nick Gordon repurposed the ring Whitney Houston gave Bobbi K as her engagement ring and we watched it all play out on reality TV on The Houstons: On Our Own . Similar to the TV movie, Pat Houston was visibly upset when she heard about their alleged nuptials. 5. Could Bobbi Kristina Sing? Bobbi Kristina was reportedly pursuing her own music career before her untimely death. According to Bobbi K’s cousin Jerod Brown, she was “excited” about it. “She was real focused,” Jerod told E! Online . “She was ecstatic about her new journey that was embarking on…you could see it on Instagram when she commented on it with the fans as well. She was ready to do this and let the world see what she was working on.” 6. Did Nick Gordon & Bobbi Kristina’s Cousin Gary Michael Houston Get Into A Fight? Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty According to TMZ , Nick Gordon and Gary Michael got into a physical altercation at a family member’s sweet 16 birthday party. Michael reportedly slammed Nick on the floor and pummeled his face. Nick allegedly showed up to the formal function in a hoodie and hat “looking like a thug.” Nick tweeted, “F*** all of em they’ve tried to fight me (Gary H) jealous ass n***a.” Michael responded, “”He still kind a sore from that last trip I sent him on smh …. I tried to tell him to buckle up lol.” 7. Was Nick Gordon Cheating On Bobbi Kristina? Several reports claim Nick Gordon was unfaithful to Bobbi Kristina. It is rumored Gordon cheated with Bobbi K’s friend Danyela Bradley, who he was reportedly seen wheeling out the hospital, in a wheelchair, the day after Bobbi K was found in the bath tub. 8. Did Nick Gordon Physically Beat Bobbi Kristina Before Her Death? In an exclusive interview with E! News, Alex Reid revealed Nick Gordon was physically abusive to Bobbi Kristina. “He was known to choke her, definitely,” Reid explained. “Throw her into walls. Punch her in the jaw. Just, like, unbelievable stuff.” She added, “She would FaceTime me whenever she was distraught. When something had just happened or show me a bruise.” 9. How Did Bobbi Kristina Die? Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty On January 31, 2015 Bobbi Kristina was found unresponsive in her Georgia home by her boyfriend, Nick Gordon , face down in their bathtub. It is believed she was without oxygen for quite some time. Sources say Bobbi was revived and rushed to North Fulton Hospital where she was stabilized, but was able to breathe only with the help of a ventilator with very little brain activity. But things took a turn for the worse when Bobbi was placed in a medically-induced coma. Her condition was described as “significantly diminished,” and tragically, only worsened from there. In April, Cissy Houston told the press that her granddaughter had “ global and irreversible brain damage .” On June 24, 2015 Pat Houston said the family would be moving her to hospice care. “Despite the great medical care at numerous facilities, Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition has continued to deteriorate,” Houston said in a statement to the press. “As of today, she has been moved into hospice care. We thank everyone for their support and prayers. She is in God’s hands now.” A source close to the family later said that she had also been taken off her meds and the family was told she would pass at any moment. Bobbi Kristina’s eerie and untimely death came months after the third anniversary of Whitney’s death on Feb. 11, 2012 (which was ruled an accidental drowning). 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Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty The premiere of TV One’s Bobbi Kristina movie left many fans questioning the final months of Bobbi Kristina’s life, namely if her then-boyfriend Nick Gordon killed her following a domestic violence incident in the hours before she was found unconscious in a bathtub. We did the research and spoke to one of the producers on the film. Keep scrolling for the answers: 1. Were Bobbi Kristina & Nick Gordon Siblings? Source: Imeh Akpanudosen / Getty Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon were not actually related. Whitney never legally adopted Gordon. According to reports , she took Nick in because his mother couldn’t take care of him anymore and allegedly “put him out.” According to Michael Houston, Gordon was “like a son to her.” However, Gordon was not in Whitney’s will and she left her full estate to Bobbi Kristina, who would have inherited it at 30-years-old. 2. What Is The Significance Of Britt’s Character In The Movie? Bobbi Kristina’s real life friend Alex Reid played a significant role in her life and in her budding music careee. The pop singer played herself in the film, under the character name Britt, and provided insight into Bobbi K’s tumultuous relationship with Nick Gordon. 3. How Did TV One Come Up With The Script? Source: Lee Celano / Getty “For this movie, we had the producers from Being Bobby Brown and The Houstons [Tracey Baker Simmons and Wanda Shelley], who were the executive producers,” said Robyn Greene Arrington , Vice President of Original Programming & Production at TV One. “Part of the development of this script was talking with Bobbi Kristina’s real friends including Alexandria Reid [who plays “Britt”]. Another childhood friend who was on the production side of it was Jacob Brumfield, Tracey Baker Simmons’ son, they grew up together.” 4. Did Nick Gordon Propose To Bobbi Kristina With Whitney’s Ring? Yes. Nick Gordon repurposed the ring Whitney Houston gave Bobbi K as her engagement ring and we watched it all play out on reality TV on The Houstons: On Our Own . Similar to the TV movie, Pat Houston was visibly upset when she heard about their alleged nuptials. 5. Could Bobbi Kristina Sing? Bobbi Kristina was reportedly pursuing her own music career before her untimely death. According to Bobbi K’s cousin Jerod Brown, she was “excited” about it. “She was real focused,” Jerod told E! Online . “She was ecstatic about her new journey that was embarking on…you could see it on Instagram when she commented on it with the fans as well. She was ready to do this and let the world see what she was working on.” 6. Did Nick Gordon & Bobbi Kristina’s Cousin Gary Michael Houston Get Into A Fight? Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty According to TMZ , Nick Gordon and Gary Michael got into a physical altercation at a family member’s sweet 16 birthday party. Michael reportedly slammed Nick on the floor and pummeled his face. Nick allegedly showed up to the formal function in a hoodie and hat “looking like a thug.” Nick tweeted, “F*** all of em they’ve tried to fight me (Gary H) jealous ass n***a.” Michael responded, “”He still kind a sore from that last trip I sent him on smh …. I tried to tell him to buckle up lol.” 7. Was Nick Gordon Cheating On Bobbi Kristina? Several reports claim Nick Gordon was unfaithful to Bobbi Kristina. It is rumored Gordon cheated with Bobbi K’s friend Danyela Bradley, who he was reportedly seen wheeling out the hospital, in a wheelchair, the day after Bobbi K was found in the bath tub. 8. Did Nick Gordon Physically Beat Bobbi Kristina Before Her Death? In an exclusive interview with E! News, Alex Reid revealed Nick Gordon was physically abusive to Bobbi Kristina. “He was known to choke her, definitely,” Reid explained. “Throw her into walls. Punch her in the jaw. Just, like, unbelievable stuff.” She added, “She would FaceTime me whenever she was distraught. When something had just happened or show me a bruise.” 9. How Did Bobbi Kristina Die? Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty On January 31, 2015 Bobbi Kristina was found unresponsive in her Georgia home by her boyfriend, Nick Gordon , face down in their bathtub. It is believed she was without oxygen for quite some time. Sources say Bobbi was revived and rushed to North Fulton Hospital where she was stabilized, but was able to breathe only with the help of a ventilator with very little brain activity. But things took a turn for the worse when Bobbi was placed in a medically-induced coma. Her condition was described as “significantly diminished,” and tragically, only worsened from there. In April, Cissy Houston told the press that her granddaughter had “ global and irreversible brain damage .” On June 24, 2015 Pat Houston said the family would be moving her to hospice care. “Despite the great medical care at numerous facilities, Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition has continued to deteriorate,” Houston said in a statement to the press. “As of today, she has been moved into hospice care. We thank everyone for their support and prayers. She is in God’s hands now.” A source close to the family later said that she had also been taken off her meds and the family was told she would pass at any moment. Bobbi Kristina’s eerie and untimely death came months after the third anniversary of Whitney’s death on Feb. 11, 2012 (which was ruled an accidental drowning). 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