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Bobby Brown and his former in-laws are at such odds that the singer was nearly uninvited to Whitney Houston’s funeral (and then proceeded to exit after just a few minutes in attendance). But the opposing parties apparently have one thing in common: both are VERY concerned over the state of Bobbi Kristina, Brown and Houston’s 18-year old daughter. With reports circulating that claim Bobbi vanished for hours after her mother was laid to rest, and was eventually discovered with drugs in her system , the New Edition singer is reportedly is urging his child to enter a rehab program. “Krissy has taken her mother’s death really hard, not surprisingly, and Bobby is terrified she’s going to do something stupid,” an insider tells Radar Online. “He wants her in a treatment center, getting professional help to get her through the grieving process without falling back on alcohol or drugs to mask her pain.” Ironically and tragically, of course, the basis of Brown’s beef with Whitney’s family is his history of substance abuse and their belief that he played a significant role in setting both Whitney and Bobbi down this dangerous path.
SMH. We feel sorry for her mother. Apparently Floyd Mayweather hit a nerve for songwriter Jenny Hyun last week when he claimed the publicity surrounding Jeremy Lin was all about race… The singer went H.A.M. on her Twitter, going in on Floyd, Whitney and black people across the globe basically calling the black race “a gangrene” that needed to be cut out completely. Here’s the first part: Yeah someone’s in need of a good a$$ whoopin… Hit the flip for the second part!
Gone, but never forgotten… Saturday, the world watched as New Hope Baptist Church In Newark, NJ held a home going service for local superstar-turned-international icon Whitney Elizabeth Houston. By now most of you have seen the service or at least the “highlights”, but we have gotten scans from the obituary that was given out at the service and have posted them on the following pages. R.I.P. Whitney… Image via WENN
According to a new report, the family of Whitney Houston has more reasons than ever to be concerned over the future of Bobbi Kristina Brown. The 18-year old daughter of Whitney and Bobby Brown has been in the spotlight ever since her mother passed away, with loved ones supposedly so concerned over her spiraling state that they were pushing all week for her to enter rehab – and that was prior to the latest alleged incident. Whitney and Bobbi Kristina, during healthier times. Following Houston’s funeral on Saturday, sources tell The Daily Beast that family members were “freaking out” because they could not locate Bobbi Kristina. The combination of her mother’s passing, and the controversy surrounding her father’s early exit from the memorial – Bobby Brown showed up with an entourage, got angry over his seating assignment and departed after just 20 minutes – was just too much for the teenager to handle, according to those on the scene. She was reportedly found at a hotel “getting high.” “It’s a horrible situation for everybody,” says this family friend. “They tried to save Whitney, and it didn’t work. Now with Bobbi Kristina, they fear the same thing is happening again and they won’t be able to stop it either. Bobbi Kristina is all Ms. Cissy has left of Whitney. She’s so tired, but she’s ready to fight again to save her grandbaby.” Whitney was buried yesterday and now the Houstons will truly start to consider whether Bobbi should be entered into a treatment facility. Says a family spokesperson of the incident on Saturday night: “There was some confusion about Bobbi Kristina’s whereabouts last night for a short time, but she’s OK. She needed some time alone…. She is going through a very hard time as you can expect.”
Brown honors ex-wife at Connecticut show hours after seating spat at New Jersey funeral. By Ralphie Aversa Bobby Brown performs at the Mohegan Sun arena on Saturday Photo: Marc Andrew Deley/Getty Images MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT —
“She would call you for no reason at all, but just to say ‘hi.’ She was a beautiful human being – really caring, beautiful, thoughtful.” So said Alicia Keys today, holding back tears, prior to breaking into a rendition of “Send Me An Angel” in honor of the late Whitney Houston. Watch for yourself now: Alicia Keys – “Send Me An Angel” (Whitney Houston Funeral) Stevie Wonder also performed at the memorial , while Houston’s former co-star in The Bodyguard was applauded for his beautiful tribute to the part-time actress. “To you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming that dream, thinking that maybe they aren’t good enough, I think Whitney would tell you, guard your bodies,” said Kevin Costner. “And guard the precious miracle of your own life. Then sing your hearts out. “Off you go Whitney, off you go. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly Father. When you sing before him, don’t you worry. You’ll be good enough.”
Whitney Houston was remembered with a joyous homegoing service today in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, but some controversy erupted over Bobby Brown’s appearance at his ex-wife’s funeral. For some reason Bobby left during the service, and he has released a statement explaining why. CNN reported that Bobby Brown along with his other children and family members and were not able to be seated in the church because of the size of his entourage. After being asked several times by security to move, Bobby and his family exited the funeral. Bobby released the following statement explaining the situation: “My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. “I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi-Kristina. In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how.” In the video below, Bobby Brown could be seen comforting one of his sons while waiting for their escort from the funeral. RELATED: Whitney Houston Celebrated At Funeral [PHOTOS & VIDEO] Bobby Brown Dismisses Reports He’s Unwelcome At Whitney Funeral, Says Daughter Is “Doing Better” Aretha Franklin Sings Tribute For Goddaughter Whitney Houston [VIDEO] Whitney Houston Private Funeral Set For Saturday In New Jersey Celebrity Atlantans Remember Former ATL Resident Whitney Houston Whitney Houston May Have Died From Combination Of Xanax & Alcohol [REPORT] Jennifer Hudson Sings Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” At Grammys [VIDEO] New Edition On Whitney Houston’s Death: “We Are Shocked And Saddened” Bobby Declares Love For Whitney On Stage [VIDEO]
Keys, who shared a mentor with Houston in Clive Davis, performs ‘Send Me an Angel’ during Saturday’s funeral in New Jersey. By Rebecca Thomas Alicia Keys, Clive Davis and Swizz Beatz attend Whitney Houston’s funeral Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images After a stormy 14-year marriage to bad-boy singer Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston decided to end that chapter in 2006. Three years later, Houston had aligned again with mentor Clive Davis, the music industry impresario who first discovered a teenage Whitney belting out tunes in a nightclub and signed her to his Arista Records. Their final collaboration, I Look to You, was set to launch her on a the “comeback” trail. Live broadcasting by Ustream Like so many young singers, Alicia Keys — also a Davis acolyte — had long looked up to Houston. But the gifted songwriter cemented her connection to Houston, who was found dead at 48 a week ago, by writing the album’s hit single, “Million Dollar Bill.” On Saturday afternoon (February 18), Keys honored Houston in song once again, but instead of a dance-floor-filler, the “Unbreakable” singer took to the piano for an emotional farewell at New Jersey’s New Hope Baptist Church. Keys, dressed in a dark suit, first happily recalled Houston as a “beautiful human being, [who would] call you for no reason at all but to say, ‘Hi.’ ” Keys, who co-wrote “Bill” with husband Swizz Beatz, said Houston also made it a habit to nurture the female singers who were following in her superstar footsteps. “She reached back to so many people; she reached back to me, to Monica and Brandy … all these beautiful young artists, and just made us feel strong and capable and loved.” “So she’s an angel to us, and has been an angel to us,” Keys added before performing a moving “Send Me an Angel.” Keys wasn’t the only singer to pay soulful tribute to the “How Will I Know” star. Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly and gospel greats BeBe & CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Kim Burrell were among the performers at Houston’s Going-Home ceremony in Newark, where her “Bodyguard” co-star Kevin Costner delivered a heartbreaking eulogy. Stay with MTVNews.com all day Saturday for continuing coverage of Whitney Houston’s funeral services. Related Videos Live From Whitney Houston’s Funeral Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words Related Photos Friends, Family And Fans Show Love At Whitney Houston’s Funeral Related Artists Alicia Keys Whitney Houston
