“She Stole My Song, I Stole Hers” - Being Bobby Brown, Episode 7by Tommie Nicole Boyd
Tonight Being Bobby Brown opens with a pillow fight. Yes, it’s Whitney against Bobby Kristina, Bobby Jr. and one of Bobby’s nephews. Whitney is very playfully smacking the kids with pillows and she steals kisses from her daughter in between blows. Bobby Kristina is getting the best of her mother. She is quite rough with her play fighting. She even looks like she is trying to drag her mother down at one point. She must take after her father in the aggression department.
Speaking of her father, while all of the noise and screams of the ensuing pillow fight are going on, Bobby is sound asleep on the couch. He is not really soundless, but rather snoring to a rhythm.
Cut to the cool opening song. I sing, “Being Bobby Brown, Being Bobby Brown.”
This time instead of the shots of Atlanta, we see a different city. Pictures of Los Angeles are displayed.
Soon we see our main man Bobby riding down the escalator at LAX. Bobby can’t just ride down like a normal person, but he has to put his legs up on the arm rails while gliding down.
Once outside, Bobby yells out with his arms spread wide, “Cali, Cali forn i-a, Yee.”
You would think he just won Publisher’s Clearing House or just got out of jail but you know Bobby, he’s very animated. Bobby jumps into the car and the first words out of his mouth are, “I gotta get in touch with my son.”
People can say what they want to about Bobby and trust me they do, but the man really cares a lot about his kids. Sure, he had a few lapses on the child support one or two times but he genuinely cares for his kids. Shout out to all the fathers that play an active part in their children’s lives!
In between trying to reach his son on the phone Bobby asks where he will be staying. When the response is the Bellage, he says hasn’t been at the Bellage since he burnt it down. Mr. Brown can’t believe they are actually going to let him back in. (I can’t either if he really truly set something on fire).
As the star rolls down the streets of Los Angeles, we see the wonderful palm trees and beautiful buildings. Suddenly Britney Spears’ “Toxic” is playing. Oh wait, it’s, really Bobby’s ringtone setting for his cell phone. I was surprised it wasn’t “My Perogative" since Miss Spears now Federline re-made the hit song. A bitter Bobby explains, “She stole my song, I stole hers, How’s that.”
Its business time as Bobby takes a call from his Record Producer. The R&B veteran informs his producer that the single will be ready 10 days after they turn in the Masters. His producer tells Bobby about some 50/50 deal but Bobby wants to know what they are giving him for recording for them.
Twyon, the Bodyguard must feel Bobby’s frustration because he sits in the back seat shaking his head.
Bobby narrates that he loves the music biz but doesn’t like the shadiness that comes with it. Our star lets the producer know he doesn’t like that 50/50 thing.
We are treated to more shots of Los Angeles including the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theater.
The first stop on Bobby’s trip is the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Bobby likes Jimmy. He thinks Jimmy is cool.
The colorful narration is back as Bobby is escorted to his dressing room. Bobby the narrator tells us that he welcomes anything like the Jimmy Kimmel show and that type of press because he hasn’t done shows like it since Arsenio Hall.
In the green room backstage Bobby snacks food from the fruit and cracker tray while Ken Crosby from Jimmy’s show goes over the details of the appearance and performance. Bobby tries to reach his brother/manager Tommy.
Not realizing that he has to perform, Bobby asks Ken what he is supposed to be doing. Ken tells Bobby to just worry about rehearsing with the band at 2pm. Bobby reminds Ken that he used to perform for a living.
As Bobby stretches out on the couch, he calls Tommy and leaves him a message. Finally, someone from Jimmy’s crew says she’s got Tommy on the phone. His relieved baby brother Bobby asks Tommy where he is and then lets him know that he needs to get down there to the rehearsal because he still doesn’t know what he is doing.
Meanwhile, Miss Whitney decides to surprise Bobby by also traveling to Los Angeles. I am sure that Bobby isn’t surprised and neither are we right?
Whitney’s first stop is the Von Dutch store. Once inside the store, Whitney is fixing to buy some hats and starts singing, “I’m Every Woman.” The salesman thanks her for the a cappella solo.
Brandi, Bobby’s goddaughter, says that they have to get a pair of pants for Bobby but Whitney is more concerned with the skirt selection for her daughter. Whitney tells Bobby Kristina, “I am watching you.”
A smart mouthed Bobby Kristina says, “Great, have fun.”
Under the glaring eye of her mother, Krissy picks a short ruffled denim skirt. She goes to try it on and Whitney peaks behind the curtain to see how it looks. She then tells Bobby Kris “You ain’t getting out of this store with that on for sure.”
Low and behold or Whew Miss Jersey says Whitney as she witnesses some weirdo with a leather sun visor, a papa smurf beard and no shirt entering the store. He says hello to the Superstar Diva. Claiming to be from Whitney’s hometown of Newark, NJ, Mr. Thang wants to walk in Whitney’s shoes because she is #1. The singer does not believe the freaky brotha is from “The Bricks”, a nickname for Newark. The Von Dutch Queen of the moment inspects the dude for Newark authenticity then decides to test him. The question is what is the highway that runs through Newark? The answer is highway 280. Ding, Ding, Ding, he gets it right. The two new Newark cronies celebrate with a dance. I am sure he will have a lively story to tell the rest of the freaks from whatever “village” he is from when he returns.
Back at Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host greets Bobby and expresses how happy they are that the entertainer is visiting the show.
After lunch, Bobby rehearses with Jimmy’s Band. The star tells us in advance that it has been a long time since he has performed so if it’s wrong to forgive him. He also mentions to the people at the show that if he forgets the words to use a teleprompter.
Entering the set, Bobby grabs the microphone and pops into the rap from “Don’t Be Cruel” which the band is playing. Though he remembers most of the words, Bobby gets stuck on a particular line and admits that he likes the song, but likes “My Perogative” better. I am going to pull out my New Edition Greatest Hits CD to remember the time.
“Tell me, tell me whyyyyyyyyyy…,” sings Bobby as the camera cuts to Tommy who eventually arrives.
After Bobby wraps up the rehearsal he tells Tommy he’s in trouble.
Tommy tries to distract Bobby by telling him he sounds good, but Bobby disagrees saying he sounds like stir-fried sh#t.
Back at Von Dutch, Whitney slips into some yellow pants that she thinks are way too tight. Bobby Kris has more than a dozen hats that she wants to buy but her mom takes the ones that she picked out from Krissy. Later Whitney tries to steal a kiss from her baby girl but her daughter keeps pushing her away. At one point she tells her mother to move before she hits her. If I told my mother that at any age, she’d smack me clear across the room. Whitney just stands there and says nothing. They don’t make kids or parents like they used to. Don’t get me wrong, I am not condoning child abuse or anything but children must respect their parents. There are just certain things that you don’t say to your mother. (Okay enough of that).
Backstage in the green room at the Jimmy Kimmel show we meet Landon Brown, Bobby’s oldest son. Bobby doesn’t get to see Landon much because he lives out on the West Coast.
Landon has a baby face and is very polite. He chats with his dad about music. Bobby’s son also writes music. Talking to his dad and Uncle Tommy, Landon says he has issues with the females. He says it’s hard for him to get with the ladies once they find out who his father is. According to the well spoken young man, once the “stupid” girls find out they say, yeah I want to meet your dad and the “smart” ones are like, oh I don’t care about your dad it doesn’t matter who he is but then later they say, so when do I get to meet him.
The crowd pours into the studio for the show while Bobby gets ready backstage. Before he puts his shirt on, he styles and profiles in the camera telling the ladies not to lose their minds at his 8-pack. I don’t even think Bobby has a 2-pack. But that’s okay Bobby, I’m still a fan baby.
The makeup and style crew finish primping Mr. Brown who is now ready to take the stage. Before going on stage, Bobby walks past his son Landon then goes back and gives him a hug. Can you feel the love? I can.
Jimmy introduces the star as the one and only Bobby Brown. While his dad is on-stage, Landon is watching the show from backstage with a friend and Bobby’s goddaughter Brandi.
The host asks Bobby, “What exactly is a Tenderoni?”
Bobby starts pointing to people in the audience who are Roni’s. He also asks if Whitney is a tenderoni. Her husband calls her a tender, tender, tender roni. Bobby adds that he likes to see Whitney walk around the house butt-ass naked. Again, he offers too much information.
Backstage, Landon and company giggle in amazement that Bobby just said that.
The proud Dad says hello to his wife and kids. As he is naming his children he draws a blank, but recovers by naming them all including his oldest son who is watching from backstage.
Next, it is time for the show. I have been eager to see Bobby perform ever since this show premiered. Despite the fact that it has been a while since the R&B singer last performed in front of a crowd, Bobby does not disappoint. In fact, he is very entertaining.
His first song is “My Perogative.” His performance is energizing. His goddaughter, still watching from backstage says, “He is the same Bobby, he hasn’t changed.” Thank goodness for that.
“Tenderoni” is the next selection Bobby performs. He does a great job and sounds outstanding. I know his dad is proud. Tenderoni is Pops’ favorite Bobby song.
After the performance, Bobby has a smile on his face. You can tell he really enjoys performing. I enjoy watching you Bobby, you’ve still got it.
Later that evening, Tommy and Bobby meet with a Record Producer at the swanky LA restaurant. The producer brings along a few women. One of the ladies appears to be a little too friendly with Bobby and is outwardly flirting. Whitney must have sensed something because she calls Bobby’s cell phone. Bobby knows that Whitney is about to be on her way to his location so he high tails it out of the restaurant. He says they are trying to get him killed. He then buys all of the roses that a street vendor has and presents them to Whitney as soon as her limo pulls up. Whitney likes the flowers and Bobby gets into the limo that drives him away from temptation. He says Whitney will be surprised to know that he has been a good boy. Surprised, huh, interesting chose of words don’t you think?
The next night Bobby takes Whitney to a Christian Dior event. Whitney gets her make-up done right for the night because she is in L.A. and she knows there will be cameras everywhere. Her husband even comments on how nice she looks.
The couple looks fantastic. Whitney has on a snazzy two-piece white pantsuit with some beautiful Dior dressy sandals, while the King of R&B is dressed sleekly in all black.
Outside of the Argyle Hotel, stars like Eve stand in line waiting to enter in support of the benefit.
Bobby and Whitney walk into the press area and express how tough a year they have had and how it’s tougher for the audience to watch them and follow them than it is for their lives to be intruded upon because they are used to all of the madness and the audience is not. Alisha Davis from E! Television asks if the show Being Bobby Brown could be better than Nick and Jessica and Bobby gives her a disgusted look like he wants to walk away because there is no comparison between his show and the The Newlyweds.
Whitney sums it all up by saying, “They’re cute, we’re Bobby and Whitney.”
The couple mingles with the crowd and enjoys each others' company. Out by the pool, they share a dance and then joke around by doing the running man dance.
Bobby once again admires how wonderful his wife looks.
As the couple exits the benefit a fan screams, “Whitney, I love you.”
As the limo drives away Bobby asks, “What about me man?”
Bobby we love you too!
I have really been enjoying your email comments and questions. If you have a question or would like to share anything with me regarding the show please email me at Tommie@realityshack.com. Until next week…..Just be yourself because nobody can do you, like you.
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