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Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Toni Michelle BraxtonBirth Date :
October 07, 1967Birth Place :
Severn, Maryland, USASpouse :
Keri Lewis (Mint Condition keyboardist, since 21-Apr-01)Claim to fame :
Album "Toni Braxton" (1993)
Toni Braxton's 'Yesterday' Music Video Feat. Trey Songz
November 21, 2009 10:11:28Toni Braxton takes it to "The Wendy Williams Show" to premiere a music video for her new single "Yesterday". The video was filmed on October 8 in Los Angeles and is directed by Billie Woodruff, witnessing Toni sharing steamy scenes with Trey Songz. Other cameos include L.A. Lakers Ron Artest and Shannon Brown as well as fellow singer Brooke Hogan.
"Yesterday" is the lead single off Toni Braxton's upcoming studio installment "Pulse". The track was debuted in September and becomes her first release since going on a hiatus in 2005.
Toni Braxton's Marriage Is on the Rocks
November 07, 2009 11:11:37Divorce might be in the card for Toni Braxton and her husband Keri Lewis, who serves as the keyboardist of band Mint Condition. Essence.com is the first to report the story, claiming the R 'n' B songstress has already separated from Keri after more than eight years of marriage.
Reason that prompts the split isn't disclosed though. Comment is yet to be made by Toni, Keri, or their people. The pair, who has been married since April 2001, has two sons together, Denim Cole and Diezel Ky.
Pics of Toni Braxton's 'Yesterday' Video Feat. Trey Songz
October 29, 2009 02:10:19Toni Braxton is getting cozy with Trey Songz for the filming of "Yesterday" music video. In one of the pictures, she is seen leaning against Trey's chest. The video was filmed on October 8 in Los Angeles and is directed by Bille Woodruff. No specific premiere date is set in stone for the video.
"Yesterday" is the lead single off Toni Braxton's upcoming studio installment "Pulse". The track was debuted in September and becomes her first release since going on a hiatus in 2005.
Toni Braxton's New Single 'Yesterday' Emerges
September 12, 2009 02:09:20After four years in hiatus, Toni Braxton finally comes back to music scene with a brand new song titled "Yesterday". The track is rumored to be the first single from her upcoming studio album which is called "Pulse" and will be dropped sometime in February 2010.
During a press conference at 2009 Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica earlier this year, Toni opened up about what to expect from her new effort stating, "For my new album ... I'm doing some dance things in there a little bit. Hopefully I can add some great collaborations with some Jamaican artists." She added, "We're gonna have the classic Toni's of course, as they call it the 'baby making music', but we're gonna do some dancehall things in there as well."
Toni Braxton to Release New Single Next Month
July 30, 2009 02:07:51During a press conference at 2009 Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, Toni Braxton reveals that her new single will come out next month. "My single comes out next month and we're keeping it a little younger," so she said.
"For my new album ... I'm doing some dance things in there a little bit. Hopefully I can add some great collaborations with some Jamaican artists," Toni continued. "We're gonna have the classic Toni's of course, as they call it the 'baby making music', but we're gonna do some dancehall things in there as well."
Toni Braxton Comes Clean About Benign Tumor
December 11, 2008 11:12:53Instead of regretting her elimination from the finale of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS) last month, Toni Braxton preferred to perceive her boot from the show as "blessing in disguise" because it gave her more space to recover from a breast tumor surgery that she had recently. To the latest issue of US Weekly, she told all about how she coped with the diagnosis.
Toni said a lump was found on her breast during a routine checkup back in August before she appeared on the ABC show. Finding there wasn't nothing serious about it, doctors gave her an okay to continue filming DWTS. It was after she was eliminated from the show on October 20, that she was ordered to go under the knife as after further medical evaluation doctors found the lump "was definitely still there and bigger."
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Brings the Jungle to L.A. Premiere
October 27, 2008 10:10:32On Sunday, October 26, DreamWorks Pictures have thrown a unique Los Angeles premiere in the anticipation of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" theatrical release. Holding the event at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, the studio installed green carpet in front of the theater and brought out some of its characters, Alex the lion and the penguins, to greet the in-coming celebrities.
Most of the voice-cast ensemble, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cedric the Entertainer, will.i.am and Andy Richter, were spotted at this eventful evening. They were joined by the film's original music composer Hans Zimmer as well as co-director Tom McGrath.
Toni Braxton Steps Out of 'Dancing with the Stars'
October 22, 2008 03:10:16R&B singer, Toni Braxton, has been eliminated from ABC's popular dancing competition, "Dancing with the Stars", after the total score announcement on Tuesday, October 21. With her professional partner, Alec Mazo, they received the lowest total score both by the judges and the audience voters.
On Monday appearance, the pair were dancing West Coast swing with a little moonwalk variation which did not get any impressions from the judges who only gave them a score of 22 out of 30. Although the judges score has been added to viewers' votes, it could not survive the pair from walking out of the stage.
Photos of 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 7 Couples Unveiled
September 01, 2008 03:09:09Days after the selection of celebrity contestants for "Dancing with the Stars" season 7 was announced on "Good Morning America" on August 25, the promotional photos of the dancing couples have been put forward. Exposing the 26 paired contenders, the starry images display each of the couples in striking dancing poses.
In this new season, "Dancing" fans will be presented with the teaming up of the most varied and the largest cast ensemble to date. The coupling puts Grammy Awards-winner Toni Braxton with Season One champion Alec Mazo, actress/model/reality television star Kim Kardashian with defending champ Mark Ballas, "Hannah Montana"'s Jake Ryan, Cody Linley, with two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Julianne Hough and Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene with two-time champion Cheryl Burke.
'Dancing With the Stars' Season 7 Cast Exposed
August 22, 2008 04:08:46Though the official cast of "Dancing With the Stars" season 7 won't be announced until August 25, the alleged list has been leaked out. According to GossipSauce.com, the hit ballroom reality series will have celebrities from former NSYNC member Lance Bass to Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian.
Joining the two in the rumored cast ensemble are four television stars, two singers, three athletes, a comedian Jeff Ross and a model Brooke Burke. The TV stars include "All My Children" star Susan Lucci, television star Ted McGinley, primetime Emmy Awards-winner Cloris Leachman and the Jake Ryan of "Hannah Montana" series Cody Linley.
Toni Braxton Joins 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast
August 06, 2008 01:08:04Quitting her scheduled Las Vegas gig due to heart complications, Toni Braxton allegedly has other duty in the pipeline. The recording artist reportedly is joining the contestants of "Dancing with the Stars."
TMZ broke the news, claiming to have been informed by its spies that Toni has signed on to participate in the next season of "Dancing with the Stars." A representative for the ABC's show won't comment on casting rumors though.
Recovering Toni Braxton Axes More Shows
April 10, 2008 10:04:24Following her recent hospitalization, Toni Braxton is forced to scrap four more dates of her shows to give her time to recuperate. The multiple Grammy Awards-winning singer will not perform this week at Flamingo, Las Vegas where she serves long-running concert shows, but is expected to be well enough for a Tuesday, April 15 performance.
Deanna Pettit, a spokeswoman for the hotel-casino said on Wednesday, April 9, "We're going to go ahead and cancel her shows tonight and for the rest of the week. We expect she'll return to the stage next Tuesday." Pettit added that the singer is recovering at her home and refunds for the canceled shows are available.
Toni Braxton on the Mend Following Hospitalization
April 09, 2008 09:04:22Toni Braxton was rushed to St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas on Monday night, April 7 after complaining of chest pains. The six-time Grammy winner is said to be on the mend and in "good condition" following the hospitalization thus is expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, April 8.
Braxton has been headlining her "Toni Braxton: Revealed" show at Las Vegas' The Flamingo since August 2006. She recently re-upped her contract to extend the five-night-a-week show through August. However, due to her hospitalization, the songbird won't be able to go on with her "Revealed" show right away, a Flamingo representative has stated.
Toni Braxton Slammed Breast Cancer Reports
August 29, 2007 02:08:34
Contrary to heavy media reports, Toni Braxton has officially confirmed she's not battling breast cancer.
Responded to the false reports, the R&B singer-songwriter issued a statement to "Access Hollywood" Tuesday August 28th, saying "There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent this disease that continues to affect so many women."
Soul Singer Toni Braxton Is Battling Breast Cancer
August 28, 2007 04:08:48
In another dose of bad news for Toni Braxton following her being sued by her fashion designer for bounced check, the soul singer is battling breast cancer.
Braxton, who is currently wowing fans with her "Toni Braxton: Revealed" show at the Flamingo hotel and casino, was diagnosed with the disease two months ago and is secretly undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy, the National Enquirer reported.
Fashion Designer Sued Toni Braxton for Bounced Check
August 07, 2007 11:08:24
Trouble has come approaching Toni Braxton all over again. The R&B singer is being slapped by a lawsuit filed by her fashion designer who accused her of bouncing a check.
Anthony Franco filed a lawsuit in the L.A. Superior Court Friday August 3rd against Braxton whom he claimed to have paid him "insufficient funds" for clothes he designed for her "Toni Revealed" show in Las Vegas which was kicked off August last year.
Toni Braxton and Ex-Personal Manager Settle Lawsuit
February 15, 2007 03:02:08
The dispute between Toni Braxton and her ex-personal manager is over. The singer has settled her multimillion-dollar lawsuit against her former personal manager, Barry Hankerson and her former label, Blackground Records.
Under the terms of the settlement, Braxton is free to pursue new projects following her return of a $375,000 advance to Hankerson. Furthermore, the singer is responsible for paying Hankerson royalties from her next album in exchange for being beholden to a contract.
Toni Braxton Refiled Her Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit Against Former Manager
January 31, 2007 01:01:16
Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton has refiled her breach-of-contract lawsuit against her former manager, Barry Hankerson, in New York State Court. Braxton's attorney, Peter Haviland, said the suit filed Monday Jan 29th in New York state court would supersede the federal filing against Barry and Blackground Records, which would be withdrawn.
A rep for Hankerson and his label, Blackground Records LLC, explained that when a U.S. District Court judge in Manhattan ordered Braxton to provide more evidence to justify her claim that Barry had cheated her out of at least $10 million by manipulating her into leaving her longtime record label, LaFace/Arista, the singer "voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit".
Singer Toni Braxton Sued Her Former Personal Manager
January 13, 2007 10:01:57
Toni Braxton is making headlines. The singer has filed a lawsuit against her former personal manager, Barry Hankerson, claiming he owes her at least $10 million for dirty dealing that caused her to abandon a long relationship with Arista Records for the manager's own record label.
In the lawsuit, filed Friday January 12th in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Braxton accuses Hankerson of putting his financial interests ahead of Braxton's and inducing the singer to leave a lucrative deal with Arista through fraud, deception and double-dealing.
Songsters to Perform at Lions' Halftime
November 15, 2005 02:11:58Songsters, including pop diva Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, are set to perform at the nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons. Yet, both of them have different duties to do.
As of Carey, she is tapped to perform two songs, while Braxton is set to sing the national anthem. Moreover, there will also a 90-second introduction, shows players volunteering in their communities with other residents, which is narrated by Morgan Freeman and was produced by NFL Films.
Gretchen Wilson Beats All to Up the Charts
October 06, 2005 02:10:42She did it. Gretchen Wilson really jacks all to up the charts, landing at the very top safely. The singer's sophomore effort titled "All Jacked Up" successfully debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts this week after moving 264,000 units in its first week of release. Sheryl Crow's "Wildflower" secures the 2nd rank with 140,000 copies.
Comes after Crow at No. 3 is Three Six Mafia's "Most Known Unknown," which sold 115,000 copies in its first week of release. The band followed by Toni Braxton at No. 4 with "Libra" which moved 114,000 units in its debut week. Rounding out the top five is Kanye West's "Late Registration," which drops from No. 3 to No. 5. Debuts at No. 6 is Lil' Kim, whose "Naked Truth" sold 109,000 units in its first week on the charts.
Braxton's Support on "Libra"
August 30, 2005 09:08:15Due to the release of her new album, "Libra," on September 27, Toni Braxton is about to give her full support in promoting this fresh piece of work. She sets to carry out a number of TV appearances, such as co-hosting the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards Sept. 7 in Pasadena, California, then showing up at ABC`s World Music Awards broadcast by the following week, and also taking part at BET`s 25th anniversary special in October.
As for the album itself, it contains 12 tracks, including "Please," which has already reached 40th rank on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week.
The Power of "Libra" Girl
June 08, 2005 10:06:26It is Toni Braxton's first album since her 2002's "More Than a Woman." Containing a totally new material, she names it "Libra," which is a reference to her October 7 birthday.
Scheduled to be released in September via Blackground Records, the album's first single "Please," produced by hitmaker Scott Storch, has debuted at No. 78 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
