Toni Braxton: Don't Throw Me a Pity Party
Toni Braxton battled heart disease before heading to the mambo boot camp known at "DWTS" -- but she wants to make one thing clear: She's a survivor, not a victim.
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Toni Braxton Sets the Pace On "DWTS"
Heart disease is the new deaf.
Our "Dancing with the Stars" spies tell us Toni Braxton will put on her dancing shoes for the show this season. Toni, who quit her Vegas gig due to heart complications, continues the "DWTS" tradition of dancers with some form of challenge: Heather Mills (leg), Marlee Matlin (deaf) and Tucker Carlson (rhythm).
A rep for the show says they don't comment on casting rumors.
Filed under: TV, Dancing with the Stars
Toni B. -- Heart Acher to Heartbreaker!
Ain't nobody that can work it out with a sick heart like Toni Braxton.
She's been in hiding since she canceled her Vegas show last month for health reasons -- but last night Toni showed up to a BET after-party at Mr. Chow looking flawless.
F***, George Carlin's Dead
Bust out those seven words, it's time for a tribute. Legendary comedian George Carlin has died.
The 71-year-old Carlin died around 6:00 PM PT this evening at an L.A. hospital after being admitted earlier in the afternoon for chest pains.
A battle over his comedy -- namely his "Filthy Words" routine -- went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Filed under: R.I.P.
Toni Braxton's Heart Breaks Vegas Gig for Good
Toni Braxton's chest pains have put a permanent kibosh on her Vegas show.
The singer, who went to the hospital in early April, has decided not to continue with her Vegas show, so she can solely focus on her health.
The show, "Toni Braxton: Revealed," has been playing at the Flamingo for two years. Her performance has been on hold since her hospitalization.
Harrah's Entertainment would not comment on Braxton's condition. She has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart.
Harrah's Entertainment would not comment on Braxton's condition. She has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart.
Braxton's Show May Not Breathe Again
Toni Braxton will not be returning to her Las Vegas show -- "Revealed" -- at the Flamingo Hotel until at least next month. Was that thing still goin' on?! Un-break my heart!
The hotel says the show will remain dark until Braxton undergoes more medical tests. Last week, the singer experienced chest pains after a show, and was rushed to the hospital. Toni suffers from heart disease, and has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart.
Braxton is expected to begin performing again on May 6. Her divatude will return May 5.
Filed under: Nurse!
Toni Braxton -- Un-break My Heart Attack?
Singer Toni Braxton has been admitted to a Vegas hospital -- breathe again!
We hear Braxton was admitted to St. Rose Dominican Hospital late last night after her show at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. FOX 5 in Vegas reports the diva is in good condition.
A spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, Braxton suffers from pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. She learned she had the condition after the birth of her second son.
Braxton has been headlining a Las Vegas show at the hotel since 2006. Tomorrow's show could be canceled, but that won't be confirmed until this afternoon. Today was a scheduled off day.
UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Flamingo tells TMZ that Toni had been experiencing chest pains and was taken to a local hospital for tests. She's since been released. They're hoping she'll be back on stage by the end of the week. She bettah work!
