New Edition's ASCAP Honor & Twin Craziness

Ok, before I go any further, please meet Stephanie Abdullah, publicist for Bobby Brown, and also my "play" twin sister, seperated at birth. We nicknamed one another "Twin" because we were born in the same hospital in St. Louis, spent our early childhood across the river in E. St. Louis, moved to Cali as pre-teens, but didn't meet one another until 7 years ago.

Stef and I have lived extremely similar lives before meeting-still do actually. The situation is so bizarre it would really take another blog to go into more details. Twin craziness at its best! Tiffany & Stephanie, oh, and don't even get me started on our name similarity and the same guys we've gone out with....such another blog for another time. By the way, she's the older twin. (Ha, Ha)

Photos of me and Twin at the ASCAP Awards honoring the best boy band since the Jacksons, New Edition.

My attendance to the actual event was made possible because of her. Thanks for looking out. Oh and a just because "thank you" always to New Edition's manager, Brooke Payne for your willingness to make sure I'm straight for any and all things New Edition. We'll work the red carpet angle out a different way, next time.
Tiff, Ronnie & Steph
Steph, Johnny, & Tiff
New Edition w/their ASCAP Award
New Edition with Maurice Starr, Brooke Payne & Tommy Brown

All pictures courtesy of Stephanie Abdullah.

Cool IT Now-A New Edition of the Clippers w/ Baron Davis

Congrats to the Clippers on the B.Davis signing. Check out this video clip below. It sums up all of my blog postings today. Skating & New Edition...isn't it ironic. This video is totally new to me. Reebok Entertainment presents: Baron Davis in "One Shot". Thanks Kasey!

VH1 Celebrates NEW EDITION 25 Years w/ Weekend Long Video Specials.

Tiff: Truly a New Edition supporter's dream weekend.

VH1 Soul brings you the premiere of "Soul Story: Bobby Brown"
as part of "New Edition Weekend" to celebrate the 25th anniversary
of New Edition's debut album Candy girl.

"Soul Story: Bobby Brown" and "New Edition Weekend"

Premieres Exclusively On VH1 Soul Friday, April 25 Beginning 8AM*

NEW YORK, NY April 17, 2008 – In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of New Edition's debut album Candy Girl, VH1 Soul presents "New Edition Weekend," a weekend full of special programming and videos by the Boston bred boy band. Bursting onto the scene in 1983, New Edition became a pop phenomenon when they were discovered by writer/producer Maurice Starr, in hopes of launching a Jackson 5 phenomenon for the '80s. The New Edition story continued to reach new heights with several solo projects from various group members, including break-out member Bobby Brown, the self proclaimed "King of R&B." Bobby broke from the group in 1986 and rose to R&B superstardom as a solo artist. The weekend will include the VH1 Soul premiere of "Soul Story: Bobby Brown," which celebrates the solo career of Bobby Brown through a timeline sequence of his videos, along with a new and never-before-seen interview, on Friday, April 25 at 7PM*.

"New Edition Weekend" premieres on VH1 Soul Friday, April 25 beginning 8AM*.

The weekend will be comprised of the following:

· New Edition Video Block – Airs April 25 beginning at 8am*

· Behind The Music: New Edition – Airs April 25 beginning at 10am*

· Urban Soul documentary – Airs April 25 beginning at 12pm*

· "Soul Story: Bobby Brown" – Premieres Friday, April 25 at 7pm*

*Each special will air through-out the entire weekend

(source: VH1 Press)

Melanie, THANKS a million times for getting this info to me.

New Edition's Spin-Off Group Set to Reunite

After months of speculation and rumor, the Kids are coming back. A well-placed source tells PEOPLE exclusively that New Kids On The Block are indeed getting back together.

The band's Web site, www.nkotb.com, which had been dormant, is now back up and running in anticipation of the official announcement, which the source says will be made in the next few weeks.

{Although loyal to my favs, New Edition, I did like New Kids. I was reppin' N.E. while my sister Cherisse was blaring the sounds of New Kids from her room, I picked on a few of their tunes as well, but N.E. still rules. Tiffany}

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(Tiffany sidebar: New Edition, the best damn boy band (since the Jacksons) PERIOD! Celebrating 25 years)

Chillin' @ Ricky Bell's Surprise Bday Party

Monica, Amy (Ricky's wife), Ricky Bell....SURPRIIISE

Ok, I think by now, anyone I've ever encountered has an idea of how much I love me some Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny too. I've been a fan since '83. Well, now I consider myself a supporter since I'm a bit older, with a job in the music industry and I know a few of the members, and they are only allowed to see me go into "fan mode" at the concerts. LOL! Here are some photos from Ricky Bell's Surprise 40th Bday bash. My girl Monica, also a supporter, assisted Ricky's wife with arranging the surprise party plans and she invited me along with her for the experience. These guys rock. We gotta help them get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They will celebrate their 25th Anniversary next year. For more information on nominating N.E. for a Star on the BLVD click here.

Ricky & Tiff
Alicia (Bobby's girl) , Bobby & Tiffany
Brooke Payne, Tiffany, Monica K. & Ronnie DeVoe (smile Kim)

Atmosphere- Ricky shouting out his #1 supporter, Monica K.
Tiff & Monica

Additional photos by Dana Maria, thanks girrrrl!

Bobby Brown- Sets It Off at BB Kings

My weekend began Thursday night because that's when I started to party like a rock star at KJLH's weekly live performance showcase at BB Kings/Universal City. This week's special guest was none other than the King of R&B, Bobby Brown.

Y'all, Bobby is so the "truth", on and off the stage. He gave a high energy performance and rocked all of his hits we so love. During the encore part of his performance, he was joined on stage by Mr. Wonderful, Stevie Wonder and Macy Gray. Bobby even sang a few of Stevie's hits while Stevie followed along on the keys.

I gotta shout out Macy Gray for remixing the song I am so loving to hate right now, "A Bay Bay". As she joined Bob on stage she referred to him as "A Bob Bay", A Bob Bay".... Hilarious! I can almost digest the song now.

Bob Bay also informed those in attendance to look out for his new reality show. Apparently, it's poised to knock our socks off like Being Bobby Brown...that I don't doubt as he's so made for t.v.

Bobby is also putting the finishing touches on his recording project, which he states will be released in the fall.

Finally, Bobby hung around after the show to "get his party on". As the DJ began spinning New Edition classics, Bob gave those on the dance floor a comic filled impromptu N.E. performance, choreography included. What an infectious moment.

I'll be posting some fun candid images from the show, so check back soon!

Shout outs: Publicist Stephanie Abdullah (good lookin'out)
Photos: Mac Alexander Photography

Special Shout Out: To the 2 cutie pies that rocked it out with me at different times on the dance floor, T.J. and D.M., fellas, I wasn't sure if y'all could rock with me, but y'all showed me.