Brandy Is 'Not Okay' Being Single

The R & B singer, who calls herself a hopeless romantic, admits she is unhappy and wants a man in her life. "I put myself in the eyeline of love, but I can't quite get it together," she tellsPopEater. "I'm not okay being single because I'm a relationship girl. I love the romance."

Brandy was romantically involved with producer Robert "Big Bert" Smith and gave birth to their daughter, Sy'rai, in 2002. However, a year after the birth, the couple officially announced their separation. Since then, Brandy hasn't been very lucky in the love department, admitting earlier this year that she hasn't had sex in six years.


Although the single mother hasn't found Mr. Right, she's still holding out hope. "He's out there. He's just taking too long. It's like 'Dude. Hurry up! Where are you?'"

Now that her daughter is older, Brandy is giving herself more time to go out and start dating again. What's she looking for in her dream guy? "He has to be funny because I love to laugh. Driven, creative, motivated and inspired. He has to be a loving guy, who loves his mom and family. And, of course, easy on the eyes. That always helps," she gushes.

But at the end of a long day, Brandy says the love from her family and friends is what truly matters. "I have a good family and support system who've helped me with my daughter for years. They've helped me balance everything in my life. I'm blessed," she reveals. 

The Norwoods -- Brandy, brother Ray J and gospel-singing father Willie -- recently teamed up for their first family collaboration, entitled 'Talk to Me,' just in time for the second season of VH1's 'Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business,' which debuts Dec. 5 at 11PM EST.

Brandy admits the recording session brought back a lot of emotions for her. "It reminds me of when we were little. All we did was sing with my dad in the choir and in the car on the way to church. To be on a record with them is a blessing. Music is our first love," she says.

The single also marks the end of Brandy's two-year hiatus from music, and she is hard at work on her sixth studio album. "The fans are like, 'Please come back! Please come back.' They deserve the music, so I want to give them everything I've got on this new album."



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Dr. Drew defends 'Celebrity Rehab': 'It's progress, not perfection'

A new season of "Celebrity Rehab" debuts Wednesday (Dec. 1) on VH1, which means a new group of celebs with addiction issues will be put through the wringer. And, inevitably, there will be some who rebel against the process.

But Dr. Drew Pinsky, who supervises the treatment on the show, says that while he always aims to help the celebrities under his care, he can't lead them by hand to a sober life.

"There's no direct line to sobriety," Pinsky tells Life & Style in this week's issue. "For people in recovery, it's progress, not perfection."

At least one former contestant begs to differ. "The show likes to f*** with you, basically," says Kari Ann Peniche, who appeared on the show's third season earlier this year. The magazine also notes some other rough times for past "Celebrity Rehab" patients -- as well as some success stories.

Be that as it may, Dr. Drew is confident that the new crop of "Rehab" patients -- among them Janice Dickinson, Rachel Uchitel and Jeremy London -- will leave the show as different people. "I think all our patients will tell you that 'Celebrity Rehab' was a life-changing experience for them," he said

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New "Basketball Wives" Cast Member Ashely Walker Is Brand Ambassador For Tequila Distinguido

New York, NY, United States (NewsBahn) - On Nov. 29, Emperial Americas announced Tequila Distinguido will launch a marketing partnership with VH1 “Basketball Wives” cast member Ashley Walker. Tequila Distinguido has already won high marks at the San Francisco World Spirits competition among critics and the public. The tequila is positioned as “authentic and all natural.”

Walker might not be known to the public quite yet as a “Basketball” wife – she joins the show in its second season, which will premiere December 13 on VH1. She also isn’t technically a wife – while she is a mother of two, she is just the girlfriend of Houston Rockets’ point guard Rafer Alston.

However, despite her fame as a new reality personality, the tequila company chose Walker to be a brand ambassador because she is philanthropic and demonstrates responsibility in addition to her glamorous life; she has her own organization, The Mission of Love, that helps students in Kenya, and also finds time to mentor teenage girls.

“The partnership between Tequila Distinguido and Ashley Walker creates the perfect synergy to market Tequila Distinguido’s luxury product,” Alonzo Pierce, National Brand Manager for Tequila Distinguido, said in a statement.

“Ashley Walker is distinguished and epitomizes positivity, confidence, originality and exudes class, making her the ideal choice to partner with Tequila Distinguido – a brand that emulates these characteristics. Ashley is philanthropic, responsible and beautiful, a lifestyle that Tequila Distinguido represents, and is sure to resonate with our consumers.”

Walker told Vibe magazine she was nervous to join the “Basketball Wives” cast, but does not get involved in drama.

“I talk about my foundation and I try to stay out of all the drama going on. There wasn’t a point where I had to fight back at all because nothing was really said to me to my face. So I didn’t have to go there at all. I’m not confrontational but I’m not going to let anybody disrespect me either.”


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Dr. Drew: Jason Wahler, 23, Has "Alcohol Damage" of 50-Year-Old

Dr. Drew Pinksy is making some sobering observations about former Laguna Beach star Jason Wahler, who he treats on VH1's Celebrity Rehab (premiering Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST).

"The one thing that struck me in the opening day was, I did his physical exam and he had clear stigmata -- signs of advanced alcoholism," Pinksy says of Wahler, 23. "This guy's in his early 20s and he has the kind of alcohol damage that usually I've seen in 50-year old dads."

After Wahler's sixth alcohol-related arrest in March, the reality star told UsMagazine.com that he felt "very, very ashamed of everything." Though he went to AA meetings up to five times a week, he "started falling out of the program" once he began to pursue an acting career.

Because of Wahler's troubled past, Pinsky wasn't exactly surprised when he joined stars such as Janice Dickinson, Jason Davis and Rachel Uchitel for the series' fourth season.

"This guy was clear to me as a hardcore alcoholic. I had seen him on the show in Season 1 of Laguna Beach," Pinsky, 52, tells VH1. "I literally was yelling at the television like, 'Is anybody gonna help this kid? You know how much of a drug addict this is? Anybody but me gonna speak up?' And evidently it took quite a bit more before anybody did speak up."

POLL RESULTS: Who Do You Think Will Win I Love Money 4?

Poll Results:

Who Do You Think Will Win I Love Money 4?

Mindy - 60%

Brooklyn - 17%

Hot Wings - 15%

Punsiher- 7%

You guys think that Mindy will sin season 4 of I love Money with 60% of your votes.

Finale Airs Tonight At 9PM (eastern time)

VH1access Interview: Francisco (I Love Money 4)

I did a post I love money 4 interview with Francisco who was also on Megan Wants A Millionaire.  He said that being on I Love Money 4 made a him a better person. We also talk about Blonde Baller backstabbing him, his fling with Brittanya, Mindy and Marcia. He also gives us the scoop on some stuff that we did not  see on TV.  Follow him on Twitter. Check his Facebook Page to view his I Love money 4 pics (never before seen)

VH1access: Hey Fransisco how are you?

Francisco: I'm doing great. Definitely bummed out about getting eliminated though

VH1acces: How was your experience being on I Love Money 4?

Francisco: Being in ILM4 was a great experience. I made some new friends for life and I accomplished something I've always wanted to do. While in ILM4 I learned so much about myself and others and this experience has made me a  better person. 

VH1access: What was the reason behind you and Punisher being enemies?

Francisco: Me and Pun had some beef from MWAM but nothing major, just two really competitive guys. Once in ILM4 I tried to get rid of him early because I knew how powerful and dangerous Punisher would be in the show. I knew that if he got the chance he would mind control the other players and end up running the house, turns out I was right. If Blond Baller didn't go back on her deal with me, ILM4 would have been a totally different show.

VH1access: How did you felt when Blonde Baller went behind your back and chose Punisher for her team after making a deal with you?

Francisco: At that moment I felt terrible. I felt betrayed and I felt stupid for trusting her. That night I went to bed feeling like I made a huge mistake and like my days in the house were numbered. Keep in mind that ILM4 was filmed before RCOL2 aired so I had no way of knowing that BB was not to be trusted. 

VH1access: You also developed a relationship with Mindy. Are you and Mindy cool now?

Francisco: Yes me and Mindy have remained friends since the show. She really is a sweetheart and deserves the best.

VH1access: You also had a fling with Brittanya, did you regret doing that?

Francisco: There is nothing that I regret from the show. At the time it seemed fine and I live life in the moment.

VH1access: Fans want to know what else went down on the show as far as drama that we did not get to see on TV.

Francisco: The fight between Marcia and Brittania was classic and they didn't show any of it. Brittania threw a glass/bottle at Marcia and she missed. Also when Hot Wings freaked out on Garth and threw a vase/glass and missed by hitting the sliding glass door which surprisingly didn't break. Also when Cornfed said that she didn't feel safe in the house with 6gauge, he freaked and started flipping the beds in their room. Not so much drama but one night we had the "stripper olimpics" hosted by 20 pack. Punnisher beat 6Gauge and some of the girls ended up naked in the pool... Good times. Also Garth was hilarious, he kept us entertained with his live comedy.

VH1access: You had the "front row seat" when Marcia fought with Mindy naked. How was that? lol and what are your thoughts on Marcia?.

Francisco: That was hilarious!! It lasted way longer than they showed.There was a part where Marcia had a slice of pizza on her plate and threw it at Mindy. Also ChiChi was behind the curtains talking shit to Marcia and she got pissed and came after him too, butt naked and ready to kill him lmao! Marcia is a sweet girl and a lot of fun. I think she could have gone further in the game but I her love for tequila might have worked against her in the show. 

VH1access: What was your favorite challenge?

Francisco: My answer is obvious, the first one since it's the one I won. Also, bed hopping and the save the animals. My favorite Power Outing was the surfing one by far, It was a blast!!

VH1access: What would have done differently now that the show is over?

Francisco: Not really a lot I would change. I would  pick my team a little differently to make it more balanced. I would take a little more time to think about my answer in the guessing challenge.

VH1access: What have been doing now? Any upcoming appearances/TV projects?

Francisco: This whole Ryan Jenkins thing put a sour taste in this reality tv experience for me. Through this time I put my life on hold for almost 2 years without much to show for, so for now I am more focus in business and on getting my life back on track. That's not to say that I've given up on it so we'll have to see what the future holds.

VH1access: Thank you for doing this interview, do you want to give a shout out to anyone?

Francisco: Thank you VH1 Access for all your support and for helping make ILM4 a success regardless of the lack of support from VH1.

I would like to thank all of our fans, the ones who loved me, the ones who hated me, thank you all for your support.

I would like to give a shout out to the entire cast and the crew that put up with us the whole time specially Taryn, Laura, Joe, and Carlos thank you guys!

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I Love Money 4 Finale Airs Tonight at 9PM