The late Whitney Houston’s birthday has social media in a frenzy. What started as a small tribute to the legendary single quickly turned ugly after Monica Brown and Brandy Norwood posted separate posts honouring Houston. Brown, 36, remembered Houston on social media with a touching post: “Happy Heavenly Birthday Nippy… You still inspire many and […]...
- 8/10/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
There's some drama surrounding Brandy Norwood and Monica Brown, but this time it's been ignited by Twitter. It all went down after Monica shared a birthday message honoring Whitney Houston early this morning. She posted a black and white photo of the late icon with the caption, "Happy Heavenly Birthday Nippy ... You still inspire many & touch hearts daily... You will forever be the greatest .... You will forever be missed." Several hours later, Brandy took to Instagram to share her own post, which included a collage of photos of herself and Whitney together. She captioned the post, "Lord have mercy on my soul!!! Happy Born Day Whitney. You live on in me... I can feel your Spirit...
- 8/9/2017
- E! Online
It's a girl! R&B singer Monica and her husband, Phoenix Suns' player Shannon Brown, welcomed their first child together. The proud papa tweeted a photo from his Instagram account on Friday cradling his new daughter with the caption, "I Thank God for her!!! Joy has been restored in my Life!!!" The photo also has a sweet message, "Daddys Girl 'Laiyah'." The bundle of joy is wrapped in a leopard blanket and wearing a little hat. Laiyah Shannon was born on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Atlanta, according to People. She was born at 1:55pm and weighed in at 6 lbs., 1 oz. and measuring 19 inches long. Monica's sons from a previous relationship,...
- 9/6/2013
- E! Online
Singer Monica and Los Angeles Laker Shannon Brown married Saturday for the second time, in a larger ceremony for hundreds of friends and family, People confirms. The couple, who quietly tied the knot last November, exchanged Christian vows at Vibiana, a renovated 19th century cathedral in downtown Los Angeles. The bride, 30, wore a gown by Stephan Roland for the 30-minute ceremony, which was attended by guests including Lala Vazquez, Carmelo Anthony and teammates Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher. The newlyweds then planned to join their guests, who had been asked to wear shades of blue to the event, for cocktails...
- 7/10/2011
- by Ulrica Wihlborg
- PEOPLE.com
NBC is upping the star power on "The Voice" by adding singers Reba McEntire, Monica and Sia and music producer Adam Blackstone as new advisers. They join Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Aguilera will team up with Sia, Levine with Maroon 5 music director Blackstone, Green with Monica, and Shelton McEntire, who goes by just Reba these days. The coaches will eventually two of the artists on each of their teams against each other in...
- 4/29/2011
- The Wrap
"Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" was taped on Tuesday, November 3 and the event was filled with love, peace and soul.
The event was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz opened the night with a performance, singing "Yesterday." Other performers included Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more throughout the night.
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd with a showcase of outstanding medley of Motown hits, performing hits from the Supremes, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona.
The Icon Award was given to Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan and presenters for the night included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and more. The "Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" will air on Bet and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.
The event was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz opened the night with a performance, singing "Yesterday." Other performers included Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more throughout the night.
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd with a showcase of outstanding medley of Motown hits, performing hits from the Supremes, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona.
The Icon Award was given to Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan and presenters for the night included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and more. The "Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" will air on Bet and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.
- 11/4/2009
- icelebz.com
"Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" was taped on Tuesday, November 3 and the event was filled with love, peace and soul.
The event was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz opened the night with a performance, singing "Yesterday." Other performers included Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more throughout the night.
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd with a showcase of outstanding medley of Motown hits, performing hits from the Supremes, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona.
The Icon Award was given to Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan and presenters for the night included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and more. The "Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" will air on Bet and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.
The event was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz opened the night with a performance, singing "Yesterday." Other performers included Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more throughout the night.
Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd with a showcase of outstanding medley of Motown hits, performing hits from the Supremes, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona.
The Icon Award was given to Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan and presenters for the night included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and more. The "Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" will air on Bet and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.
- 11/4/2009
- icelebz.com
Rocko is working on second album while appearing on Bet's 'Still Standing.'
By Gil Kaufman
Monica and Rocko
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
It's been a while since we heard from singer Monica. After a platinum-spiked career in the 1990s with hits like "Angel of Mine," "Don't Take It Personal" and her duet with Brandy on "The Boy Is Mine," the 29-year-old singer has struggled to regain momentum after a series of setbacks that included the 2000 suicide of her boyfriend, Jarvis "Knot" Weems, and the reported clashes with her label over her 2006 comeback attempt, The Makings of Me.
According to a Vibe magazine profile, though, 2000 was also the same summer the Grammy-winning singer reconnected with her former boyfriend and current fiancé, rapper Rodney "Rocko" Hill Jr., the father of her two sons, Rodney III and Romello, and the co-star of her new Bet reality series. The show, "Still Standing,...
By Gil Kaufman
Monica and Rocko
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
It's been a while since we heard from singer Monica. After a platinum-spiked career in the 1990s with hits like "Angel of Mine," "Don't Take It Personal" and her duet with Brandy on "The Boy Is Mine," the 29-year-old singer has struggled to regain momentum after a series of setbacks that included the 2000 suicide of her boyfriend, Jarvis "Knot" Weems, and the reported clashes with her label over her 2006 comeback attempt, The Makings of Me.
According to a Vibe magazine profile, though, 2000 was also the same summer the Grammy-winning singer reconnected with her former boyfriend and current fiancé, rapper Rodney "Rocko" Hill Jr., the father of her two sons, Rodney III and Romello, and the co-star of her new Bet reality series. The show, "Still Standing,...
- 10/28/2009
- MTV Music News
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