Watch Re-Play of Towanda and Trina Braxton’s Chat with Sandrarose.com Readers!
Many thanks to Towanda and Trina Braxton for taking the time out of their busy schedules to chat live with Sandrarose.com readers! The ladies actually sat down to talk with our readers between breaks while shooting!
Towanda and Trina discussed how their reality show, ‘Braxton Family Values‘, has changed their lives. They said Tamar is really over-the-top in real life, not just on the show. Towanda also revealed her relationship status with her estranged husband, Andre. Trina shares that her marriage with Gabe is still up in the air and they are currently in couple’s counseling.
And we found out that Towanda is no longer Toni Braxton‘s personal assistant. Zo, who helped organize our live chat, is still working for Toni Braxton as her personal assistant. Zo explained what really happened when he burned the plastic in the oven.
Also, Trina’s husband, Gabe, makes a cameo during the Live Chat!
You can watch the video below the break!
Celebs Out & About: Monica Meet & Greet at Sam’s Club
Celebrity blogger Tami of Talkingwithtami.com got the chance to interview R&B Diva Monica at Sam’s Club on Clairmont Rd in Atlanta yesterday.
Monica was there to give back to those less fortunate by participating in a meet & greet during the store’s annual “A taste for you” event that is also held simultaneously at Sam’s Club stores nationwide. Customers were invited to meet Monica and to sample a variety of gourmet holiday foods.
Sam’s club also donated $1 million dollars to support child hunger programs through Feeding Americal, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. Atlanta Community Food Bank received $75,000 from Sam’s Club.
After signing autographs, Monica took pictures with Sam’s Club staff, including store Manager, Mike Jones, and her mom, Rev. Marilyn Best!
According to Tami, Monica became involved in the efforts to help raise awareness of child hunger after Mo discovered one of her sons sneaking food out of the house to feed a hungry classmate.
Visit Tami’s blog HERE to read the interview!
Soul Train Awards 2011 – Arrivals
The Soul Train Awards 2011, hosted by comedian Cedric the Entertainer, took place last night at the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta. The event also coincided with the 40th anniversary of Soul Train, the longest-running musical program of its kind on television. Numerous celebs, past and present, graced the red carpet, which was hosted by RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, pictured below left with singer Marsha Ambrosius.
In Case You missed It: 2011 Black Girls Rock Performance On BET
The 6th annual Black Girls Rock 2011! Awards in New York aired on BET last night. The show was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross (‘Reed Between The Lines’) and Regina King. Beverly Bond (pictured above) is the creator and executive producer. The show is based on her non-profit organization titled BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.
Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.
If you missed it, you can catch up on all of the videos from last night’s performances after the break!
Mary J. Blige – My Life
Jackson Family Feud Over Tribute Concert (video)
Three of Michael Jackson’s siblings were no-shows at his “Forever Michael” Tribute concert in England over the weekend.
Pop star Janet Jackson and her brothers, Randy and Jermaine Jackson, decided not to attend the tribute concert because they considered it inappropriate to hold the concert while the Conrad Murray manslaughter trial was still ongoing in Los Angeles.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Janet, 45, said “Because of the trial, the timing of this tribute to our brother would be too difficult for me,” her statement reads.
Her older brothers Randy, 49, and Jermaine, aka Muhammed Abdul Aziz, 56, released a joint statement on the day the concert was announced:
“There will come a time and place for an amazing and deserving tribute to Michael,” the brothers’ statement read. “But we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name.”
According to ABC News, there is also criticism that the Jackson family is keeping some of the money that’s supposed to be earmarked for charities. There are rumors that this is the reason several A-list celebrities pulled out of the concert.
Watch the video after the break.
Michael Jackson’s children introduce Beyoncé at Tribute concert (video)
Michael Jackson’s three children, Paris, 13, Prince, 14, and Michael Joseph, Jr., aka Blanket, 9, introduced singer Beyoncé at their father’s “Forever Michael” tribute concert in Cardiff, England yesterday.
The kids were brought onstage by comedian/actor Jamie Foxx, accompanied by their uncle Jermaine’s sons, and auntie LaToya Jackson, 55.
“We’re very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father,” said Paris, who, along with her bothers wore outfits inspired by the King of Pop.
“She’s always pushing the envelope with her boundless energy and talent,” she said of Bey, who wore an afro wig and phoned her performance in from an undisclosed location in the U.S.
Paris, right, plays in her brother Blanket’s hair
Win a VIP Invite to T.I.’s 1st Annual “A King Of Oneself” Brunch
Rapper T.I. was released from an Atlanta halfway house this morning where he finished up a 11 month sentence for violating his probation. T.I. turned 31 last weekend, but he plans a series of parties to celebrate his birthday. The BET Hip Hop awards is also this weekend in Atlanta and there will be parties all over the city. But the biggest tickets in town are the ones to T.I.’s parties.
On Sunday, Oct. 2, T.I. will join his family and friends for a private brunch hosted by T.I. and NY Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire!
The brunch is sponsored by AKOO, Ciroc, Beats by Dre and MusicBusinessPolitics. Sandrarose.com was given two VIP invites for one lucky reader and a guest to attend T.I.’s AKOO brunch on Sunday!
To win the VIP invites, just follow these simple steps:
@sandrarose is giving away two VIP invites to @Tip’s AKOO brunch on http://sandrarose.com
The contest ends at 8p.m. tonight (Sept. 29). The winner will be selected using Random.org and announced tomorrow morning (Sept. 30). So you have Friday and Saturday to pick out your outfit!
Sorry, but this contest is only open to Sandrarose.com readers who are registered on this blog.
Good luck! 
