Bobby Brown’s Prerogative on Whitney Houston’s Death

Bobby Brown is speaking out for the first time since Houston’s death, telling NBC’s “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer, “I’m not the reason she’s gone.”

Bobby Brown had dinner with Houston and the ex-couple’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, a week before the singer’s death and remembers a glowing Whitney who “looked really well” and exhibited a positive demeanor that left Brown even more shocked upon news of her death.

“I was hurt. I was hurt … Because, you know, me being off of narcotics for the last seven years — I felt that she was, you know, I didn’t know she was struggling with it still. But at the same time, you know– listen, it’s a hard fight,” Brown told Lauer. “It’s a hard fight to, you know, maintain sobriety that way.”

But Brown doesn’t blame drugs for her death.

“From what I feel and you know, how I saw her, the last time I saw her, it had to be that particular day. You know, it had to be that one, because that’s all it takes … One hit, you know, and you know, it could definitely take your life away from you. And, unfortunately, that was it.”

As for those who believe that Brown’s introduction into Houston’s life is what sparked her downward spiral, Brown says those negative comments coming from Houston’s family, friends and fans have no grounds.

“I didn’t get high before I met Whitney … I smoked weed, I drank the beer, but no, I wasn’t the one that got Whitney on drugs at all … I’m not the reason she’s gone.” Brown says.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Are Engaged

After years of wedding and engagement rumors, it looks like one of Hollywood’s biggest power couples will be walking down the aisle.

There’s no word from the couple’s reps, but  Angelina Jolie was spotted wearing a ring, designed by Brad Pitt,  at a private event at Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Chinese Gallerie this week, adding more fuel to the engagement fire.

If Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do decide to take the marriage leap, it’s a long time coming for the couple, who first got together after starring in 2005′s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” They have six children together, who have reportedly been asking for their parents to tie the knot.

“They figured out what marriage is now, they’re old enough so now they kind of like the idea of it but we’re still convinced that half of them just want to party. They’ve heard there’s good cake.”

Aretha Franklin Is Engaged!

Divabetic: Aretha is Engaged!

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has finally found her king. She announced  her engagement to her “forever friend” William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson.

Aretha told People: “We’re looking at June or July for our date.

She joked: “And no, I’m not pregnant.”

The singer lost 85 pounds last year after suffering a health scare during her tour and undergoing emergency surgery.

Her representative revealed: “Ms Franklin is considering Donna Karan, Valentino and the queen of wedding dresses, Vera Wang, to design her gown.”

Aretha wants to hold her wedding on Miami Beach, with an exclusive reception on board a private yacht.

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