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About Last Night!

The ReadyWriter

Last night (Tuesday November 11, 2025), I had the pleasure of attending Melba Moore’s book event at The Sugar Bar on the upper east side in New York City. The restaurant/bar is owned by the late Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. It’s a small quaint spot where the atmosphere feels like home and the food just as delectable.

I was a bit disappointed that it was a book event with no books! Pre-ordering books was the option offered, with Ms. Moore signing a card and accepting a paid receipt as proof of purchase for signing that card. But in all of her glory Ms. Moore graced us with her presence with class and poise, she greeted the crowd with her presence and humble personality. The songstress is extremely down to earth and was acknowledged for her accomplishments by the Harlem Chambers Of Commerce.

When I was there with Ms. Moore in the private room in the back space of the restaurant, I could’ve melted in her presence, not because of who she is but because she has such a quiet, serene, sweet spirit. She’s a real Queen, and I felt the urge to bow in her presence.

Whenever I enter a venue, my first instinct is to always read the room, and right away I heard the voice of Robin Roberts, my favorite anchor of ABCNEWS NY. Robin was minding her business sitting in the corner of the bar laughing and talking with some of her friends. My girlfriend and I took our seats, when I dropped my bag and coat and said to her “Excuse me, I’ll be right back, Robin Roberts is over there and I’m going to talk with her” before my girlfriend could ask any questions I was already over there. LOL!!!! and let me tell you, we had a great conversation. I’ll just say, it was like talking to a friend! The woman is extremely down to earth and relatable.

And NO I didn’t ask her to be a guest on “Conversations Of A Sistah” because I would ask her some hard questions that she would not be able to answer, due to her contractual agreement with ABC.

Therefore, I asked her the hard questions in our conversation. Robin Roberts is a class act and the place was jumping. Comment below with your thoughts. I know you will. 🙂

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Whitney Houston’s Death Ruled An Accident

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According to E News online, the pop icon’s death will be ruled an accident. The pop icon’s sudden death on Feb. 11 is expected to be officially ruled an accident, a source with knowledge of the ongoing investigation confirms exclusively to E! News.

And that appears to be just what those close to Houston suspected would happen.

While the actual cause of death was temporarily listed as “deferred” on Houston’s death certificate pending the result of toxicology tests, “nothing suspicious” has been found to connect any physicians or other people of interest to Houston’s case and the inquiry is nearing completion, the source says. Plus, “she had no marks on her body whatsoever to indicate a struggle, and she was the furthest thing from trying to kill herself.

Sources have told E! News that Houston had prescriptions for antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, and a handful of pill bottles were reportedly found in her room at the Beverly Hilton, where she was found dead in the bathtub.

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National Enquirer Leaks Photo Of Whitney Houston In Coffin

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Did someone in Whitney Houston’s camp sell this photo to the National Enquirer or did her family flat-out sell the photo to the Enquirer which is why the viewing was made private?

The national gossip rag displays a photo of the pop icon lying in an open coffin wearing a purple dress on the cover of this week’s issue. The photo is believed to have been taken inside the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, NJ where her family attended a private wake last Friday.

No word on how much the magazine paid the insider for the photo.

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Preliminary results show anti anxiety drugs in Whitney’s system

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Preliminary blood test results revealed the presence of benzodiazepines in singer Whitney Houston’s system after she died, according to Radar Online. The benzodiazepines found in Whitney’s system — Xanax, Ativan, and Valium — are sedatives prescribed for high anxiety and stress disorders associated with depression. Some benzodiazepines are highly addictive.

Houston, 48, was found unresponsive in the bathtub of her luxury suite at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 6:55 p.m. EST.

A law enforcement insider told RadarOnline.com: “The final toxicology results will reveal the specific sedative(s) that she ingested, and the level. Those final toxicology results should be in later this week.”

The law enforcement source also corrected a fallacy that is commonly quoted to the media by coroners — that toxicology test results take 4-6 weeks to come back.

“Toxicology testing and results don’t take 4-6 weeks to come back. Look at how quickly toxicology screening tests are done in hospital emergency rooms when someone comes in with an overdose. The Coroner and the Beverly Hills Police Department have placed a security hold on the case, so it will be a few weeks before the results are revealed publicly.”

Below Cissy waits to enter the funeral home to view her daughter’s body.

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Update: Whitney’s Funeral Is Set For Saturday At New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ And It’s Private

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Whitney Houston’s body was flown into Teterboro airport last night and driven by hearse with a police escort to Whigham Funeral home in Newark, New Jersey.

A large crowd was gathered at the funeral home outside. Cissy Houston, the singer’s mother, was waiting inside, police said.

The funeral for the pop superstar will be held on Saturday 12 Noon at her home church, New Hope Baptist, according to the owner of the funeral home handling the arrangements. 

The private ceremony is open to invited guests only, Whigham said. Reporters will remain outside.