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    Bobby Brown "Energetic and Smiling" at His Concert Night of Whitney Houston's Funeral

    Bobby Brown "Energetic and Smiling" at His Concert Night of Whitney Houston's Funeral

    Despite an emotional day, Bobby Brown managed to put on a smile for concertgoers when he took the stage with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Conn. Saturday.

    Brown, who prematurely left Whitney Houston's funeral services in Newark, NJ earlier that day, made sure to pay tribute to his ex-wife during her "home going" weekend.

    "I want to give blessing to my ex-wife Whitney Houston. I love you," Brown, 43, said, pointing his finger in the air, before the concert got underway. "Thank you for all the love and if you didn't already know, I go by the name of 'Bad A**' Bobby Brown," he added.

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    A source tells Us Weekly that the R&B singer put on quite the performance for his 12,000 longtime fans in the arena as he and group mates Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant plus Johnny Gill danced and sang their major hits.

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    "Bobby seemed at ease to be in his fans' presence," the source says, adding that before New Edition performed their last song "Home Again," Brown was seen wiping tears from his face.

    "We all have been through something in our lives," the singer told the audience in an emotion-filled speech. "All of us on this stage have been through something. I lost three people in my life in the past year, but nothing makes me happier than to be right here, right now."

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    Hours before arriving at the concert venue, Brown released a statement explaining what went down inside The New Hope Baptist Church after it was speculated he was kicked out.

    "My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston," he said, referring to his three kids from previous relationships Landon, La'princia, Robert Jr., plus Cassius, his two-year-old with fiance Alicia Etheridge. "We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi Kristina. In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife  and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how."

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    2,120 comments

    • Matilda  •  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  •  3 months ago
      May her soul rest in peace.
      • harry pie 3 months ago
        yes..somersaults and handstands in a heavenly swimming pool
    • Fran Tee  •  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  •  3 months ago
      In an ironic tragic way all parties maybe able to at last find peace. For whatever was wrong or right in the Whitney/Bobby marraige it no longer matters. The one thing that matters is their daughter Bobbi makes peace with it and happily moves on. And on another sad note that Mrs. Houston comes to grips with losing her daughter and knows that one day they will rejoin.
    • MoNiCa  •  3 months ago
      Bobby did the right thing by leaving instead of making a scene, he left with class.
      • me 3 months ago
        left with class? He brought seven extra people, where was his class again???
    • ny ny  •  3 months ago
      i believe we the ones left behind should ask ourselves and what have we learned . please talk to your children at an early age and be upfront about whats going on in the world . just tell them the truth about drugs but sit with them and talk to them get information show them pictures of what happeneds to people and what they look like on drugs . we teach our children to look both ways before crossing the street . so teach them about LIFE .
    • Kenney G.  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      hey im a real person i stand for god and him me my self & i hey bobby keep your head up !!!real love kenney phillips
    • djm  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  3 months ago
      He did the right thing in leaving and not making a scene. I just do not like people saying he was there with his entourage, he was with his three eldest children who were Whitneys stepchildren for over 12 years.
      • Rock, Paper, Scissors 3 months ago
        and you know because you were there
      • Yesenia 3 months ago
        Maybe he/she was... and maybe he/she knew someone there.....
      • coco 3 months ago
        To Rock,Paper,Scissors were you there?
    • jacqui  •  Fortuna, California  •  3 months ago
      only G-d knows the whole story between those two...i think momma does too...no one will ever sing the star spangled banner like she did ....!!!!!!
      • Career 3 months ago
        Please Google Marvin Gaye's version...it's awesome too!
      • rat 3 months ago
        I just hope no one will ever scew the Star Spangled Banner the way Cristina Aguilera did.
    • Gwen  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  3 months ago
      No Matter what we think, Bobby and Whitney loved each other. They had trials in their marriage just like anybody else, except theirs were put on the front page. Whitney never shunned any of Bobby's other children because she accepted that things happened and regardless, they were her daughter's siblings. For the sake of Bobby Christina, I hope the family does not cause conflict in their relationship because of how they may feel about him. She is going to need him more than ever now dealing with her mother's death and dealing with her own demons.
    • RoxannE  •  3 months ago
      It's amazing to me how people want blame BB for WH decisions...I loved me some WH! But this was not the time for how others felt it was a time to grieve and he had every right to grieve as everyone and the world did...Being a better man then we've ever seen him, He left rather than cause a scein. He was married to WH for 12yrs and has a child together, no matter what anyone thinks WH loved this man...good, bad and ugly she loved him. He should have been there with share in grief with there daughter. People seem to think he started her into drugs...doubt it! Now he may have taken it to the next level but start it...no
      • Caribbean Lady 3 months ago
        RoxannE--Read the full explanations by others who know of the Pastor's story before you judge. No one is questioning Bobby's feelings for his ex-wife at this time. The issue is that he brought extra people than planned & sat the whole group, including himself, in the front of the church BEFORE Whitney's family was even seated. That is not the right way to do things at a funeral - whether it was Whitney's funeral or anyone else's funeral. That was in bad taste. No excuses should be made for his actions.
      • A Yahoo! User 3 months ago
        He and his children were all hurt and in pain by the Death of Whitney Houston that is why he brought them. He wanted to be with Bobbi Kristina but was asked to moved 3 times, he showed his respects and left, If they wanted him to move from the front that should of been asked of him before the church began to fill up. Through Whitney and Bobby's up and downs he truly loved her and they were close even after the divorce.He would of never left his child like that but he didn't want drama at Whitney's funeral, so he say goodbye to her the best way he could. The most important thing now is to get Bobbi Kristina help because this is the hardest thing she has to deal with and it's going to take her whole family including her Father to make sure she gets it. Whitney LOVED Bobbi Kristina to pieces and Im worried that she is going to go down the same path as her, but with her Family coming together and lots of prayer, she will wanna help herself and fight to stay drug and alcohol free. Rest In Paradise Whitney...Praying for your family
    • ahappylady  •  Houston, Texas  •  2 months ago
      I have read quite a few of you guys comments. I can't say that I have ran across any that I don't agree with but what I would like to add is this. As a person who has lost a loved one and is a child of God, we are all made of flesh and blood and before we allow our intellect to show it self the flesh side shows up first. What we must remember is that we all have someone somewhere who we know has the potential to do what they need to do to be better but we have to wait on tGod's time. God will make it right when it is time for Him to do so. Instead of being critical we should pray for them and hope they are lead by God's Spirit and will do better. We have all come across people who are over zealous and want to do their job to receive brownie points. I think Bobby was noble in leaving but where was his time to mourn with his daughter. I pray love exceeds all and when it is over said and done, they are one with God and will be able to see Whitney again. God Bless Krissy, Bobby, Ms. Cissy, and the entire family as they continue in their grieving process.
    • Dee  •  3 months ago
      He did the right thing by leaving. Although he was invited and showed up, actions speak louder than words. It was by invitation only but there was no mention of special seating arrangements. As we all know just because an invitation is given it doesn't mean that people will not show you just how unwelcome your presence is.
    • Anthea  •  Shinnston, West Virginia  •  3 months ago
      No matter what happened during their relationship and marriage, it is obvious to anyone that they really loved each other during that time. Stop hating on people and let them grieve for their loved ones.
    • CindyInKY  •  Louisville, Kentucky  •  3 months ago
      It would be nice if they'd print the truth for a change. He wasn't the "ONLY" one asked to move more than once. He sat down in the front row and those rows were for "Immediate" family only. He's the ex husband, and not considered immediate family. Ole Bobby..Still playing the victim. I'm not sure how on earth she stayed married to that hot mess for as many years as she did, but he's got a new one to put up with him now. God help her, too.
    • Marius  •  Plateau, Ivory Coast  •  3 months ago
      We will always love you Whitney. Rest in peace.
    • Tiggerbounce411  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 months ago
      If you haven't watched Whitney's 2 part interview with Oprah, I suggest you do. MANY answers are in this very intimate interview. Thank you Oprah for talking with her, and thank you Whitney, wherever you are, for sharing with the world. you have been in situations I don't think I could ever comprehend what to do being in if it were myself. I hope you find peace and I hope your family finds peace.
    • bradley  •  Walled Lake, Michigan  •  3 months ago
      Feel for the daughter who had to live w/ 2 addict parents.
    • LaShon  •  New York, New York  •  3 months ago
      Bobby made the right decision to leave. One must remember, Whitney Houston loved Bobby Brown with all of her heart, yes they had many problems from drug abuse to domestic abuse, but like the song says " We have something in common". When she married him, she took her vows sincerely " For better and worst", Which many do not. No one knows the insane love that they shared but them. She could have left him a long time ago, but instead gave that man 15years of her life and all of it was not drug related. God Bless Whitney for understanding the true meaning of "Love" and trust, the Gates of Heaven awaits you for that.
    • Debra  •  3 months ago
      I know that the Houston family is god fearing people and they know that Judging someone is wrong and for Bobbi Christina they should come together and show her unconditional Love its not about what people think about Bobby Brown , he is her Father and after her burial the Houstons should swallow their pride and do whats best for Bobbi and include her father in on ebrything in her life!!!!!!!!!
    • DeloresH  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      I watched the home going, and people if this family as I know it to be (Religous ), and claim to know GOD, should already know to do the right thing even if you think someone did you or yours wrong. I would like to ask this family if they knew they were going to die, and someone hurt them in some way , would they not allow that person to ask them for forgivness? If they passed on would they not want that person to be their for his or her funeral? What's right Houston family and what"s not? Look in the mirror and ask yourself what would GOD do!!!!!!
      Bobby Brown has his own feelings to deal with on this issue. I believe he really Loved her no matter what happen between the two of them. Sometimes when we hurt the one we love we don't always tell our family the truth about who's at fault. Doe's it mfake a diffirence?

      Delores From Cleveland Ohio
    • Felicity  •  Orange, California  •  3 months ago
      People need to stop bashing Bobby Brown and Realize that they were both Adults and they both made their choices some good some bad, just as we all do in our daily lives. Secondly his children where her children she was their step-mom for many years and they are also dealing with the loss and had every right to be at the funeral. Also, remember that we don't see everything and Even Whitney said she still loved him in her Oprah Interview. There is only one judgement that should made and we are not the ones to give it, only God should be the one to judge. For now my prayers go out to the family for their loss and Bobby's family as well as Whitney's and everyone should be focusing on helping the family deal with her loss.