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In the wake of Whitney Houston’s tragic and untimely death, rumors swirled that her only daughter that she shared with Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina had been dating her god-brother, Nick Gordon. For a while the murmurs were nothing but mere rumors, but they were made valid after the two were spotted out together over and over again. Their chemistry made it clear that the two were an item and this was even further confirmed when the two announced their engagement during an episode of  The Houstons: On Our Own. 

The Houston family made it clear that they were disapproving of Bobbi Kristina’s relationship with Nick because Whitney had raised Nick as her own son and the two were like brother and sister, although an episode of the show reveals that Nick and Bobbi Kristina actually met in high school, became best friends, and Whitney took him in after his mother kicked him out. Either way, I’m sure the Houston family is leaping for joy as news that the two have gone their separate ways broke this week.

Nick Gordon took to his Twitter page to confirm that he and Bobbi Kristina are no longer an item.

“@REALbkBrown and I are not engaged or dating. Just close like we have always been.”

Bobbi Kristina also used her Twitter page to confirm the break up; however in a more roundabout way through cryptic and subliminal tweets.

“Who do I trust in this world? Pfft well that’s easy beezie, #Myself, No1 will kno’s me like ME&They’d rather not take thtchance2knoME, &2me.”

“That’s incredibly fine .. Because you’d be missing out on a #REALperson Xxo #armyofme #onmywon #goingtomakeit#determined”

“I guess it’s time 4me2stop depending on anymore. It’s my time2follow what Mom&The Lord put out on this path for me. #Thankful. Mom xxo.”

Many speculated that Nick was simply using Krissy for what she could give him and while that can’t exactly be proven, it certainly makes sense. The details surrounding this entire relationship seem super sketchy and über messy and it is probably best these two have chosen to throw in the towel.

Do you think it’s good Bobbi Kristina ended her relationship with Nick Gordon?

Jazmine Denise is a writer living in New York. Follow her on Twitter @jazminedenise

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Though Madame Noire isn’t too sold on the concept of Lifetime’s newest reality show following Whitney Houston’s family, plenty of other people are, as evidenced by the ratings for the show’s premiere episodes.

According to The Examiner, “The premiere of the Houston family series, ‘The Houstons: On Our Own,’ was strong for Lifetime Wednesday.” The Futon Critic puts the 9pm debut at 1.333 million viewers and the second episode at 9:30pm came in just under that with 1.313 views. I’m assuming either some people didn’t realize there were two back-to-back half-hour episodes or a couple hundred thousand people decided not to keep watching the train wreck that is the Houston family.

The show immediately came under criticism as being exploitative of Whitney Houston’s death and her daughter, Bobbi Kristina’s, obvious struggle to cope. But the leading voice of the family, Pat Houston, shut those accusations down about this show coming too soon after the singer’s passing, saying:

“I don’t know when would be the right time. When would be the right time? You don’t know. You just continue what you always do and that is try to live. Taking one day, living one day at a time. And that`s all we are doing.”

It appears some 1 million viewers agree with her. Did you catch the first two episodes of “The Houstons?” What did you think?

Bobbi Kristina and the family are just weeks away from debuting their new reality show on Lifetime, “The Houstons: On Our Own.” The show follows the family of the late, great Whitney Houston, including her daughter Bobbi Kris, of course, her boyfriend Nick Gordon, Pat Houston and her family, and the matriarch of the clan, Cissy.

Though the show was originally pegged as a series showing how the family is getting on after Whitney’s passing, from the clips that have been released it appears the focus of the show is on Bobbi and Nick’s relationship. At one point the family clearly tells Nick they never expected him to go from a Godson to a boyfriend, all of which is eclipsed by Bobbi Kristna’s shocking confession at dinner one night:

“We’re engaged.”

Rumors have circulated for months that the pair had taken that next step and this reality show appears to confirm those stories. What remains to be seen is whether their relationship will continue to tear the family apart as it is now. It also appears we’ll gain insight into Bobbi’s estranged relationship with her father, Bobby Brown, and whether she really is spiraling out of control, and “grieving the wrong way,” as her aunt Pat worries.

“The Houstons: On Our Own” is set to debut Wednesday, October 24 on Lifetime. Check out the clips below and tell us what you think. Will you tune in?

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We’ve mentioned earlier that the Houston family would be starring in their very own reality show. Well, now the date and network have been confirmed. The new show, called “The Houstons: On Our Own.” Initially the show was supposed to center around Whitney’s manager and sister-in-law Pat. But Lifetime now states that the show, which will premiere on October 24th, will focus on Bobbi Kristina.

Here’s a statement Lifetime released detailing the nature of the show.

“The 14 episode half-hour series will chronicle Houston’s family as they help each other cope with the loss of Whitney, focusing especially on Bobbi — the 19-year-old daughter of Whitney and her former husband Bobby Brown and the only heir to her mother’s estate who was known for breaking down emotionally and physically after Whitney’s death.”

In addition to Bobbi Kristina, the cameras will also be following Pat, Whitney’s mother, Cissy, her brother Gary and family friends Nick Gordon and Kim Burrell.

Will you tune in on October 24th?

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From Black Voices

The Jacksons aren’t the only celebrity family who are taking legal action in an attempt to restructure the estate of a late icon. In recent weeks it has been reported that Whitney Houston’s family have filed a petition as executors of the Pop star’s estate against Bobbi Kristina Brown.

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Thank goodness someone was watching over Nick Gordon and Bobbi Kristina when they were involved in a pretty nasty car wreck Sunday night, which according to TMZ may have stemmed from an argument between the couple. As the site tells it:

The black 2012 Camaro [involved in the crash] belongs to Bobbi’s boyfriend Nick Gordon – and according to sources close to Bobbi, Nick was driving Sunday night in Alpharetta, GA … with Bobbi in the passenger seat … when the accident happened.

The details surrounding the accident are unclear, but we’re told the couple had been arguing at the time of the crash — and Nick’s Camaro was the only car involved. No one was injured.

After the accident, the car was missing the front right tire, the front bumper was torn off, and the airbags were deployed — but somehow it got back to Bobbi and Nick’s apartment.

Cops went to the apartment soon after the accident for a noise complaint, but no one answered the door.

According to the incident report, officers saw the car parked outside the apartment with its hazard lights on — and it appeared it had been driven in a damaged state.

We’re told the accident is currently under investigation. Calls to Bobbi’s people were not returned.

From the look of the couple’s timeline, it would appear Nick’s Camaro was the only thing damaged during their reported lover’s quarrel, with Bobbi tweeting in the wee hours of the morning:

“Good note all, all a good night ;; Xxo ;; @nickdgordon Xxo”

A couple of days ago, Nick’s last tweet suggested all was good with him as well, writing:

“Doing good and keeping things moving forward.”

Hopefully these two can keep their rage under control behind the wheel — and at home as well. We’re glad no one was hurt!

Check out pics of the car damage on TMZ.

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Today, Whitney Houston would have turned 49 years old, and though the singer is no longer with her adoring fans or family, her daughter Bobbi Kristina and her partner Nick Gordon got something to remember her legacy forever: matching tattoos.

Bobbi sent out these tweets yesterday honoring her mother and detailing her ink plans:

I’m REALLY REALLY missing my mommy today . 2morrow is #MOMMYSBDAY of course. Once it hits 12 am mommy it’s your birthday & I am going 2 celebrate it 2 thee fullest! Bc YOU deserve it damn it, YOU deserveNothingbuttheBEST!

On the way with MY booboo @nickdgordon  heading2 #Inksomnia for our TATTSSS !this is for you mommy (: we love you, happybirthday OurladyXxo

You all will get2see! No worries  we’ll show you & so will our #Realityshow ! #TheHoustonChronicals! Make sure you look out for it nxt yr!

Tat tat tatted YURP.. now your truly ALWAYS with us mommy (: we love you @nickdgordon always&forever{<3}http://instagr.am/p/OFmN1LEq-I/ 

The last pic revealed the matching “WH” tats above, symbolizing Whitney Houston, her faith, and her memory.

Since midnight, Bobbi has also been trying to get #HAPPY49thBIRTHDAYMOMMY trending on Twitter. Hopefully she’s comforted by the support of her family and followers on this bittersweet day.

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More trouble may be headed Bobbi Kristina’s way pending an investigation by the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Yesterday, TMZ showed footage of the 19-year-old hitting the slot machines with rumored boyfriend Nicki Gordon after the Billboard Music Awards and now that the casino has gotten whiff of this, they’re launching an internal investigation to figure out if she really was gambling underage.

Beyond the MGM Grand, The Nevada Gaming Commission has also launched its own investigation into the footage which means both Bobbi and the casino could be in trouble. Underage gambling is a misdemeanor in Nevada, punishable by up to 6 months in county jail or a $1,000 fine. If the MGM grand is found to be at fault, their fee will be much bigger.

Casinos require I.D.s before turning over cash prizes so it’s not likely Bobbi actually won anything on the slots but usually the rule is you have to be 21 to even step foot anywhere in the casino area—not that I recall anyone walking around carding people when I went to Vegas. It’s not surprising she was able to get into the casino and if it wasn’t for smartphone country no one probably would have ever known.

Unless the commission decides to make an example out of her, I’m pretty sure nothing will come of this investigation. But you never know. What do you think?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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“I miss her. I’m very proud of my daughter. She accomplished a great deal in the short time she was here. She was very special to me. My only daughter.”

Those were the things Cissy Houston had to say about her late daughter, Whitney Houston. Last night on New Jersey station My 9 TV (WWOR-TV), Cissy Houston  opened up publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of her daughter, her thoughts on the media’s portrayal of “Nippy,” and who she would place blame on for Whitney’s death.  I was very surprised to find that her first interview on her loss would be with a local news station in Jersey, but in a way, it was also pretty fitting–they’re ride or die New Jersey folks, and it’s also fitting since Cissy is calling out big mainstream media for trying to throw dirt on her daughter’s reputation after her death.

“The media is awful. People I haven’t seen in 20 years coming and speaking out and don’t know what they’re talking about,” she says.  “But God has a way of dealing with all of it. These people don’t know anything about her. She’s had her good times and bad times. They really chopped on her and chopped on her. I’m going to let them say what they want to say, but I’m just going to hope they never come and say it to me.”

For the most part, Cissy kept her words pretty short about everything (except for her issues with the media). When asked if she felt she could have done anything differently to help Whitney as a mother, she said, “I don’t blame me for anything because I know I did the best I could.” And when it comes to trying to place blame on others, as many tried to do with Bobby Brown, she also said, “She had her ups and downs. There’s nothing I can do about it, and nothing nobody else can do about it.” And just so you know, Cissy says don’t believe the hype about her daughter being broke. That’s all a lie: “She’s not broke, she’s not anything, not none of that crap.”

At the end of the short interview, she wanted to send her thanks and love to all of Whitney’s fans, who reached out to the family, sent cards, and even sent money. She says she’s more grateful for all those things than people will ever know:

“Everybody’s been so wonderful, I must say that. I would love to thank all the people who sent cards and checks–we got so many things from so many people around the world. I want to thank them with all my heart.”

Cissy’s appearance on the show was also to let people know that she has a new song in the works called “Walk on By Faith,” (also fitting) and that the whole entire family, allegedly even Bobbi Kristina (by the way, she didn’t want to touch on the rumors about her granddaughter and Nick Gordon), will be in Jersey for the McDonald’s Gospel Fest in May . If you’re in New Jersey on May 12, you can check the family out at the Prudential Center in Newark for the Fest, where they will be honoring Whitney with a tribute.  I’m happy to see that Cissy is doing pretty good despite the circumstances, but I hope she continues to do what she needs to do to find peace.  Oh yeah, her voice sounds amazing still…if you were wondering. So keep an eye out for her new music!

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When reports came out that Bobbi Kristina was hooking up with Whitney Houston’s secret son, they seemed too sensational to pay any mind. For one, Whitney didn’t have a secret son. Nick Gordon was her unofficially adopted child whom she often referred to as her God son, and the implication of a sordid brother-sister relationship was just uncomfortable.

But since that time, stories have escalated to sitings of these two kissing in public, to secret engagements, which seems even more laughable, except for one factor: Nick appears to be confirming their romantic involvement. The 22-year-old who hasn’t spoken publicly on his relationship with Whitney—and who says he never will—has taken to Twitter to speak on rumors of his relationship with Bobbi Kristina, and essentially deny rumors of incest. He tweeted:

Yea we got a little closer and what!!!

For the stupid ppl out there she gave birth to 1 child. And she trusted me with EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She called me her me ” God Son” I swear some ppl in this world act like they don’t have a brain…

@ndgordon & @REALbkBrown

Nick retweeted several positive reactions from followers as well who showed their approval for his and Bobbi Kristina’s relationship and the support he’s shown for her throughout her loss. One message read, “No blood relation, he was only taken in by Whitney at age 12… Can see how that might happen;” and another, “As long as you two continue to be there for each other, that’s all that matters. =)!” The nature of Nick’s reaction to gossip reports begs the question, is there really a scandal here?

A major part of the frenzy is the media looking for a way to keep Bobbi in the headlines, and of course the idea of two young adults who were raised as brother and sister now being romantically involved is going to raise eyebrows. The other part of the concern is people seeing this situation as a part of Bobbi’s grief and that she’s prematurely, and perhaps inappropriately, running into the arms of a man she’s now become too close with for the comfort of people who have no baring on her day-to-day life anyway.  And truthfully, nothing about the relationship Nick alludes to sounds new or strikingly indecent.

As he shared through his tweets, Nick’s role in Bobbi’s life has always been to protect her, and just last year he rescued Bobbi in an altercation with her ex-boyfriend that involved drinking underage. The fact that he identified himself as “Krissi’s brother” to police during the incident does make these two’s rumored romantic relationship seem all the more sketchy, but who am I or anyone else to judge?

I think there would be a bigger need for concern if Bobbi didn’t have someone she’s known for 10 years by her side during this time, or if Nick was the type to take up interview offers and try to fatten his pockets by revealing private details of his life with the Houston’s. The media truthfully knows nothing about this man which makes him all the more intriguing, but from what he’s shared through social media he seems to be a young guy who has Bobbi Kristina’s best interest at heart. And at the end of the day, that’s what she needs now more than anything.

Do you believe the rumors that Bobbi Kristina is involved with Nick Gordon? Do you think the relationship is odd or does it make sense?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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