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Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, Traci and brother, Mikey Braxton all attended a special dinner in honor of their mom’s 70th birthday.
Yup… alllll of the Braxton’s were in the house Sunday evening as well as a few family friends.
Check out a few photos below… Continue Reading…
The highly anticipated Lifetime biopic “Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart” aired last Saturday night (January 23, 2016), and while many were skeptical, it seems the network finally came through with a believable account.
Lex Scott Davis starred as Toni Braxton in the film and the movie covered the highs and lows of her musical career.? As executive-producer of the film it was Toni’s mission to tell a true account of her experience.
“I think it’s important that when I’m telling my story … I wanted to be honest with myself. Not only did people hurt me, but I hurt people, too,” she said in a recent interview.
“And I wanted them to go along with me during my struggle. I wanted them to feel like they were there beside me through all the ups and downs.”
In case you missed it, watch the full movie below + check out the reactions of The Braxton sisters: Continue Reading…
Actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam poses with iconic songstress Patti Labelle backstage at the Fox Theatre last Thursday evening (August 6, 2015).
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world?s largest AIDS organization, and the AHF Black AIDS Crisis Taskforce (ABACT) played host to a free concert/voter registration rally on August 6th at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta, GA to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and draw attention to health disparities that continue to affect communities of color.
The event featured live music performances by Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper/actor Common, legendary singer/actress Patti LaBelle, a keynote address by National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton and appearances by other special guests including the Prancing Elites of Oxygen Media?s The Prancing Elites Project.
“Vote 2 End HIV: #BlackVotesMatter!” will issue a grassroots call-to-action for black voters to play an active role in the 2016 elections and call for increased governmental resources directed towards the prevention, care and treatment for HIV/AIDS in black and Latino communities?the ethnic groups statistics show are the most affected by HIV.
Other attendees included:?Nene Leakes,?Towanda Braxton,?Jasmine Guy,?Kenya Moore,?Keisha Knight Pulliam,?Kelly Price,?(Miss) Lawrence Washington,?Derek J, Algebra Bessett,?Carl Payne,?TC Carson and many more.
Photos from the V2EHIV Benefit concert below… Continue Reading…
Recording artist Janelle Monae was all smiles as she attended the red carpet screening of RIO 2, Monday, April 7, 2014.
[FLASHBACK: Janelle Monae Talks Diddy, Social Responsibility & Celebrity in UpTown (PHOTOS)]
20th Century Fox hosted the special red carpet presentation for the new flick at Regal Cinema in Atlantic Station and Janelle Monae, who happens to be featured on the soundtrack, stopped by to lend her support.
Other attendees included: Carlos Saldanha (RIO 2 director), Christopher ‘Ludacris’ Bridges (actor/artist) and his daughter Karma, Matt Bryant (Atlanta Falcons), Towanda Braxton (Reality TV Star), Torrei Hart (Atlanta Exes), Chauncey Davis (former Atlanta Falcon), Sanjay Gupta (CNN Reporter) and more.
Check out a few photos from the RIO 2 red carpet event below… Continue Reading…
Kordell Stewart, the ex-husband of Porsha Stewart Williams of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is seeking a mate.
As you know, the former NFL great is finally free since his divorce became final back in December, and and even took his name back from his reality show ex.
[FLASHBACK: Kordell Stewart Issues Statement… (Porsha is Officially Single & Has Her Name Back)]
While rumors have been swirling around town that he’s been boo’d up with Towanda Braxton (click?HERE?if you missed that), Stewart recently appeared on The Tom Joyner Morning Show and disputed the rumor.
Towanda Braxton is a very nice lady. I had the opportunity to meet her and?no, we?re not dating.
All kind of rumors have been out there for a long, long time. I?ve cleared up one but my commitment and my relationship is truly with parenthood and raising my son. I?ve gone through a relationship and we?ve seen that relationship spiral downhill. And to invest in a relationship at this time, I don?t think it would be helpful for my son.
That was then… this is now. ?Kordell recently sat town with a matchmaker, where he addressed those pesky gay rumors (again) + reveals he’s desperately seeking a brand new ‘housewife’.
Details + watch video below… Continue Reading…
[FLASHBACK: EXCLUSIVE: Kordell & Porsha’s Divorce Final! *OFFICIAL STATEMENT*]
Now we all know that Atlanta is a terribly small city and social settings are normally filled with the same ol’ people. That being said, everyone is someone’s ex-something, so when a couple springs up, there’s always gonna be a few angry side-eyes from their former flames.
[FLASHBACK: Kordell Stewart Addresses Gay Rumors & Divorce From Porsha… (VIDEO)]
Now comes BallerAlert with claims that Porsha’s ex-husband has found him a new reality show starlit with ‘Family Values’ to kick it with around town… Towanda Braxton.
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