Toni Braxton Continues Dancing Despite Microvascular Angina Diagnoses Oct. 1, 2008 – It’s been an interesting ride lately for Grammy winning singer Toni Braxton. Not only was she forced to cut short her Vegas show because of pericarditis, an inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart, she was recently diagnosed with Microvascular Angina. The condition causes blockages in the tiny branches of the coronary arteries. More below.
Bob Baldwin's "New Urban Jazz": Musical Gimmick or Next Step in Smooth Jazz? Nov. 14, 2008 - While fans, broadcasters and even some musicians are predicting the death of Smooth Jazz. More
Kenny G Goes Nuts for Christmas Nov. 14, 2008 – I just love it when a Jewish guy gets all hyped up on Christmas. Kenny G is planning a huge radio special for Christmas. Kenny, whose real name is Kenneth Gorelick has a 48 hour special of instrumental Smooth Jazz classics. More
What the Hell is Wrong
with Toni Braxton?
June 6, 2008 - Is Toni Braxton ok? All of the singers Vegas shows have now been cancelled so the singer can concentrate on her health. Fans who were hoping to see Braxton at the Flamingo may have to wait a long time. More below.
Mariah Carey Sounds Like Crap Nov. 9, 2008 – What the hell is wrong with Mariah Carey’s voice? She sounded like a Buick last week on Simon Cowell’s UK hit show ‘The X Factor.’ Having a bad vocal night is one. More
Rod Stewart and Faces to Reunite Nov 14, 2008 – There may have been a few missteps in Rod Stewart’s career but fans of his old band the Faces are saying his gig next Monday isn’t one of them. It’s a practice rehearsal with the other surviving members of the Faces. More
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Braxton Cancels All Shows Until May April 18, 2008 – The mysterious chest pains that took Toni Braxton off the stage on April 7 will keep the singing diva on bed- rest until May 6. She has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart. More below
Cowell & Abdul Send Love to Hudson Oct. 29, 2008 –Not only are fans,friends and family sending support and love to Jennifer Hudson but the American Idol clan are also reaching out. More
Joel Itching to Tour Again With Elton Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. More
Toni Braxton Continues Dancing Despite Microvascular Angina Diagnoses Oct. 1, 2008 – It’s been an interesting ride lately for Grammy winning singer Toni Braxton. Not only was she forced to cut short her Vegas show because of pericarditis, an inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart, she was recently diagnosed with Microvascular Angina. The condition causes blockages in the tiny branches of the coronary arteries. Still Braxton vows to continue her stint on 'Dancing with the Stars' as she is strutting her stuff for week two of the popular series. Word from the set says the singer’s dancing partner, Alec Mazo was completely shocked on hearing his partner’s condition.
The situation is so serious that Braxton has invited her cardiologist to her first rehearsal,
"I was so afraid just to jump, dance, and live life, so I thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to get over my fears," Braxton told the ABC show.
This lady is obviously concentrating on the positive and rightly so. This week Braxton also signed a new recording deal with Atlantic Records. Her last album was ‘Libra’ from 2005. – By Shannon Edwards
What the Hell is Wrong with Toni Braxton? June 5, 2008 - Is Toni Braxton ok? All of the singers Vegas shows have now been cancelled so the singer can concentrate on her health. Fans who were hoping to see Braxton at the Flamingo may have to wait a long time. More below.
The 40 year old singer was hospitalized April 7th with an undisclosed ailment. We wish her well. Braxton has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart. – By Shannon Edwards
Braxton Cancels All Shows until May April 18, 2008 – The mysterious chest pains that took Toni Braxton off the stage on April 7 will keep the singing diva on bed- rest until May 6. She has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart. Don Marrandino President of the Flamingo where Braxton was performing confirmed that the singer would return and judging from audience response her two year run would be a huge success. – by John Beaudin
Anita Baker will also release a holiday album with Blue Note.
"Christmas Fantasy" hits stores October
4th, and will feature appearances by Joe
Sample, Larry
Carlton, Nathan
East, Ricky Lawson, and all four members of The Yellowjackets.
Barry Eastman, who co-produces here, also wrote
three original tunes for the outing.
Diana Krall will deliver her first Christmas album in 2005.
The outing, "Christmas Songs" will be
released on Verve November 1st.
Toni
Braxton Returns June
21, 2005 - The new Toni
Braxton single "Please" is getting
airplay on radio stations across the country.
The track, produced by Scott Storch should prime
fans for the release of the singers 6th solo disc
due in September. Braxton's last effort was 2000's
"More Than a Woman". In the four years
since her last release the singer has given birth
to her second son, made her television acting
debut on the Taye Diggs sitcom "Kevin Hill",
and battled a life threatening bout with pericarditis,
which lead her to collapse during a concert. The
popular singer is now a spokesperson for the American
Heart Association. - by Cheryl
Philips
Oct. 29, 2008 –
Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. 
Oct. 1, 2008 – It’s been an interesting ride lately for Grammy winning singer Toni Braxton. Not only was she forced to cut short her Vegas show because of pericarditis, an inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart, she was recently diagnosed with Microvascular Angina. The condition causes blockages in the tiny branches of the coronary arteries. Still Braxton vows to continue her stint on 'Dancing with the Stars' as she is strutting her stuff for week two of the popular series. Word from the set says the singer’s dancing partner, Alec Mazo was completely shocked on hearing his partner’s condition.
