Reunited couple alert! Whitney Houston, 47, and singer/reality star Ray J, 29, are back together again.
The two dined together at Capital Grille in Atlanta on Thursday.
A source close to the lovebirds said that though this was their first date in a long time, Ray J postponed his promotional tour for a few days and spent the night with Houston at the Ritz Carlton. (Houston’s rep did not respond.)
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On yesterday’s edition of The Wendy Williams Show musical artists and siblings Brandy and Ray J, along with their parents Sonja and Willie Norwood, stopped by to chat about their new VH1 series Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business.
The family stuck around and addressed everything from the Ray J and Kim Kardashian sex tape to Brandy’s rumored relationship with rapper Flo Rida. Regarding the sex tape Sonja commented, ‘With all of the hoopla of it being Ray J and people trying to blame him – did you see him on the cover of Playgirl?’
Check out the highlights below:
Superstar siblings Brandy and Ray J Norwood are famous for their incredible vocal talent on the stage and screen. But they wouldn’t be anywhere without the support and guidance of their parents – entertainment manager and mom, Sonja and talented musical father, Willie Norwood. In this new VH1 series, viewers will get a first hand glimpse into the lives of the Norwood family unit and their family business – Rn’B Productions. Run by Sonja, Rn’B Productions features an impressive roster of musical artists including Brandy, Ray J and their father Willie, who also serves as the company’s vocal coach. But with Sonja ready to take a step down, Brandy and Ray J will have to fill her shoes quickly all the while taking the family business to the next level. Will they have what it takes to continue to stay in the limelight while growing an entertainment empire? Watch as the Norwood’s join forces and reach new levels of success in “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” premieres on VH1 Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 PM*.
From an early age Brandy and Ray J were exposed to the spotlight. Brandy blew the world away in the 90’s with her soulful voice as a teenager, scoring numerous hits on the pop charts and earning her first Grammy® at the age of 19. Popular for her starring role on the long running hit series “Moesha” and for her roles in films like “Cinderella” along side Whitney Houston, Brandy quickly became a household name. Following in his sister’s footsteps, Ray J emerged onto the scene in various TV shows and films and became a power player in the music industry with platinum selling hits like “Sexy Can I” and “One Wish.” Ray J is also famous for his reputation having dated many of Hollywood’s leading ladies and staring in two seasons of his own hit VH1 reality series, “For the Love of Ray J.”
“The Norwood’s are an incredibly talented family who truly love each other and I think our viewers will relate to that,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. “They are also a family in business together in a rapidly evolving industry, which offers a whole other level of complexity in their relationships. I was struck not only by their bond and honesty with each other, but also by their ability to put family first amidst all the rewards and struggles their industry can provide.”
In their new 11, one-hour episode series, both Brandy and Ray J will expand their roles in the family business. Brandy will step back into the music scene and team up with famous producer Timbaland for a new album all the while raising her seven year-old daughter Sy’rai. We’ll also see Ray J stepping out of his notorious bad boy image and collaborating with Rodney Jerkins and other popular R&B heavyweights. Father, Willie will continue to sing and coach his famous children while being the original voice of reason. And the matriarch of the family, Sonja, will strive to keep her famous family on the right track, while passing the family business down to her two superstar children.
Despite their success and celebrity status, the Norwoods’ are a typical American family who stick together. “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” premieres on VH1 Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 PM*.
R&B singer Ray J is offering up his top tips to having a very “sexy” Christmas – put on some romantic music and snuggle up in front of the fireplace.
The 28-year-old star, who names Whitney Houston and Kim Kardashian among his former lovers, insists he’s an ace at wooing women, especially during the holiday season.
And he’s even recommended listening to Houston’s records to get into the mood.
He tells Usmagazine.com, “I think hanging out in a cabin by the fire with some marshmallows, listening to Christmas music, sipping some champagne with snow all outside – that’s sexy to me.
“If it’s just you and your girl… get into your zone! It’s always good to set the Christmas holidays with some nice music. I recommend that Whitney Houston Christmas CD (One Wish: The Holiday Album)… for the holidays – listening to somebody like her or some R&B. Some of that old Michael Jackson or Donnie Hathaway.”
And if music doesn’t work, Ray J insists no expense should be spared to pamper a partner.
He adds, “Diamonds are always a good thing to get a girl for Christmas. Something really nice like a Mercedes with a big bow on top!”
With every passing day, the Tiger Woods cheating saga seems to deepen. And everyone in Hollywood — from reality stars to celebrity girlfriends — seems to have an opinion on how the public should treat the 33-year-old golfer.
According to singer, reality star and co-star of Kim Kardashian sex-tape, Ray J, the public should just leave Tiger alone.
“Let Tiger Woods be a man. Sometimes you’re a man and you have a bad night. Let that man be a man,” Ray J. said in defense of the controversial athlete at the Famous Stars & Straps Party in conjunction with the release of Snoop’s new album “Malice in Wonderland” in Hollywood on Tuesday night.
“He should absolutely (be able to keep endorsement deals). He didn’t do anything wrong on the golf field, is that how you say it? I don’t golf.”
(We think you mean course, Ray J.)
Meanwhile Diddy’s baby-mama Kim Porter thinks that the least Woods could have done was cheat with women of his own caliber.
“My advice to Tiger is if you’re going to choose to step outside the door of marriage, make sure the women that you are fooling around with have as much to lose as you do,” Porter said. “This is time (for wife Elin) to call on good girlfriends and family for support, but ultimately the decision of what to do is totally hers. There’s nothing you could even say, she has to make that decision on her own. I think it’s just all one big mess and people shouldn’t get married if they’re going to cheat.”
And former MTV VJ and fiancé of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, La La Vasquez, had two words of wisdom for Woods: “stay home.”
So does she think that with all enticements that come with fame and fortune, athletes are more inclined to stray?
“I think its individual, but I think its men! There is so much access, so you either have to resist the temptation or you fall for it. It’s life. I don’t think it’s just athletes,” she responded.
As for “So You Think You Can Dance” star Shane Sparks, well, he thinks the many alleged mistresses should be taking more heat.
“It takes two, so I think pointing fingers should go both ways. It takes two, and he’s the one that’s married, and he’s the one with the lifestyle, but they still could say no, out of respect for his wife and his life, they could have said no,” Sparks said. “But it’s up to him and he needs to come home. Everybody, celebrities, come home! Do your job and come home! I don’t condone what he did, because he is married and he had this image of him where he was supported by Hollywood, and when you portray that image you have to live up to it and he failed. I wish him the best of luck in getting it back together and hopefully they can tie it back together because everyone makes mistakes and it seems like they had a good thing. Every time I saw them, it seemed like they had a good thing, and he just made a mistake, well, a few mistakes. So Tiger, get it together man, keep it real man and do what you do and put your talent first and all that other stuff last because it will tear you down like it’s doing right now.”
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R&B sensation Ray J is back on VH1 to find his soul mate, again, with “For The Love of Ray J 2.”
When things with Cocktail didn’t end happily ever after, VH1 found a new group of 18 beautiful females to vie for Ray J’s heart. Each week the ladies will compete in unique challenges, dates and eliminations to prove to Ray J that they can handle his lavish celebrity lifestyle. Who will be able to live in the Hollywood spotlight and win the love of Ray J?
Tune in to find out. www.vh1.com
