Startini Report (70)
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Startini Report! A cocktail of Celebrity news straight from
the upper branches of society. So get out your Martini glass while I
mix up some tasty libations of Celebrity Life to keep you in the
know.
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Whitney Houston Is Laid to Rest ...EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Today was a somber day throughout the world, we gave our final good byes to the legendary Whitney Houston. Our hearts still ache for her voice and that energetic smile, family and several celebrities gave their last good byes to Ms Houston.
Sad to say Bobby Brown left the funeral of his ex-wife after 15 minutes, he did arrive to attend the funeral with his entourage - but at the beginning of the service he and his guests were asked to move three times. Bobby Brown felt as if he was disrespected on these times and he decided to leave the funeral. I hate that happened, because I do feel that Whitney would have wanted him there, and no matter how we feel about their marriage - no one knows what went on in their household. So I wish that they would stop putting all the blame on Bobby, he deserves to say his good bye to his ex-wife.
Singer Ray J broke down at the funeral, and sister Brandy was there to comfort him. Alicia Keys , Oprah and Gayle, Kevin Costner, Tyler Perry, Bishop TD Jakes and his wife, Stevie Wonder, Rev. Kim Burrell, , Monica, Jordan Sparks, The Winans, Jennifer Hudson and Donnie McClurkin were all present.
I never thought we would be saying goodbye to Whitney this soon!!! GOOD BYE MY LOVE ... REST IN PEACE, MECHELLE BOWSER
"I never told you that when you were born, the Holy Spirit told me that you would not be with me long," Cissy Houston. Cissy Houston wrote this as a part of the program.
Whitney Houston's NJ Home Still On The Market
Our beloved, the late Whitney Houston's New Jersey home is still on the market for $1.75 Million. This is the home that Whitney was living in when she married Bobby Brown in 1992. This home has been on and off the market for years. This home is also the home where Whitney dabbled in the drugs with then husband Bobby Brown. The home is only being shown to buyers that can show $1.5 Million Dollars in liquid assets. The 12,000 sq foot home was previously listed for $5.6 Million by Ms Houston herself. ~Mechelle
A Look Back at Whitney Houstons Life...We Have Truly Lost A Great One
I am still saddened by Whitney Houston's death this past weekend in Los Angeles, CA ...I was going through her life in pictures and decided to share some of those photos with you . Her energy was the greatest, her voice was smooth as velvet, and her style was classy.
We miss you Whitney, here at Trendsetters Magazine we are praying for her mom, Cissy Houston and her daughter, Bobbi Christina who has now flown to New Jersey to prepare for Ms. Houstons burial on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012. Whitney's funeral services will take place at her childhood church in New Jersey...Momma Cissy took that baby back home to her roots - I am so glad she will be laid to rest where everything started for her. Rest In Peace Whitney, I know God was smiling to see one of HIS children come on home. May the wind always be at your back , and the sun to shine upon your face...until we meet again my sister. ~Mechelle Bowser Your Startini Report Girl on the Go !
Whitney, Her Mom, and cousin Dionne Warwick
Best and Worst Dressed At The Grammy's 2012
The Grammy's this year was covered with a somber cloud , one day after the beautiful Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room in Beverly Hills. Whitney's death has been a shock for so many people, I am still trying to grasp her death.
Despite her death, some of the artists were able to keep it together and give us some style. And there were some that need to fire their stylists, and these were the worse dressed. I am not sure what some of these were thinking, better yet...they weren't thinking!! Let's take a look at the best dressed first:
First up is Fergie from Black Eyed Peas
Whitney Houston Dead at 48...We Miss You Already!
The beautiful songstress Whitney Houston was pronounced dead Saturday, Feb 11 , 2012 at 3:55 pm at the Beverly Hilton. She was found in her room by her bodyguard.
This news is such a shock, her music was felt around the world. Whitney Houston touched us with her music, her personality and her marriage to Limited Edition member, Bobby Brown.
The two were married in 1992 and stayed married until 2006, they had one daughter during their marriage - Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown. Whitney was known in past years to have a dependance on alcohol and drugs, which she would use with her husband, Bobby Brown.
Nevertheless, Whitney was loved and admired by so many - we wanted the best for her!! God blessed Whitney with a voice that was like no other...there will never be another.
New York Fashion Week...But What Happened?
OK everybody, New York Fashion Week festivities have begun in New York and usually you see some really nice designer pieces, tailored dresses and the list goes on and on - for some reason...I am not too sure about some of the outfits the celebrities are wearing, nor some of the weaves... check it out and tell me if you see what I see...talk to me, I want to know what you think? LOL ~Mechelle Bowser
Blondfie looks like she is about to sail a ship .. AI AI Captain!
Jay-Z's Concert at Carnegie Hall Was For A Good Cause
Remember I was telling you about Jay-Z's concert at Carnegie Hall last week, well the concert was great!
Jay-Z has been crossing so many boundaries - he is definitely a music mogul that had experienced all types of life.
Jay-Z was accompanied with a 30 peice orchestra. This concert was for the benefit of United Way New York City and Shawn Carter Corporation.
Alicia Keys joined him pn stage for the song, "Empire State of Mind". He also performed the song "Glory", this is the song he wrote for his daughter - Blue Ivy.
Beyonce was at the concert looking fabulous after having her baby, Nas was in attendance, and Liza Minelli.
That man is truly in a New York state of mind.
Have You Seen Blue Ivy Baby Pics???
The proud parents Jay-Z and Beyonce' let their fans see their adorable new creation, Blue Ivy! I have to say so...Blue Ivy is cute as she can be. The proud parents released this statement with the photos: "We welcome you to share in our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives. The Carter Family." Here is the bundle of joy: We welcome Blue Ivy to the world ...
Chris Brown Voted Worst Dressed ???? Wow ...
According to reports , Britains GQ Magazine has named Chris Brown "The Worst Dressed Man on the Planet for 2011" ...WOW!
Well supposedly Chris Brown is not giving interviews in 2012, but I am sure he will make a twitter comment about this...he he he he :D.
~Mechelle ..tell me what you think????
Did Allen Iverson Forget to Pay His Jeweler $375,000???
Well one of favorite NBA Ballers, Allen Iverson has just had so much on his mind, he forgot to pay his jeweler almost $400,000...ummm OK, whatever. Anywho, Iverson stiffed the jewelry company, Aydin & Company on jewelry that was purchased in 2009.
They tried to sue Iverson for the money in 2010, and still did not receive any money. Sooooooo, the jewelry company took it a step further...a Georgia judge just signed off to garnish Iverson's paychecks until the debt is paid.
Well the flip side of this is...before it was only $375,000, the amount has increased to nearly $860,000 due to pemalties and court fees. So Iverson has to pay this man now almost a $1 Million Dollars that will come directly from Iversons bank account, when it could have been a mere $375,000...any way it goes, that is alot of cheese :-D. Dag on A.I.! ~Mechelle
