WHITNEY HOUSTON FIGHTS BOBBY BROWN

Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and daughter Bobbi Christina

Whitney Houston has been awarded custody of her daughter in her divorce from Bobby Brown.The 'I Will Always Love You' singer's divorce was approved yesterday by Judge Franz E. Miller in California's Orange County court and will be finalised on April 24. Whitney, 43, will have custody of 14-year-old Bobbi Christina, her daughter with 40-year-old R'n'B star Bobby.The singer dabbed her eyes with a tissue during the hearing and declined to comment on the proceedings as she left the courthouse. Bobby's lawyer said the 'My Prerogative' singer will file a petition to overturn the judge's decision.Whitney initially filed for legal separation from Bobby on September 8 last year and then followed with a divorce request in October. But on December 28, she requested a default judgment to fast-track the dissolution of the marriage. The couple married in 1992 when Whitney was at the height of her success. During their marriage Bobby has been arrested for drugs and alcohol related charges and Whitney has twice entered rehab to be treated for addiction to crack cocaine. Since their separation she has been recording a new album with J Records president Clive Davis in Los Angeles. Despite their split, Whitney and Bobby have been seen together on several occasions dining with their daughter.

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WHITNEY HOUSTON LEAVES WITH DOGGYBAG

Whitney Houston meets Ray J for dinner at Lawryís Steak House in Beverly Hills, CA. Whitney Houston was shocked to see the paparazzi there that she went back into the restaurant to hide out. On her second attempt, she hid her face as she got in the car. What would have made a nice photo would have been her leaving holding Ray J. Better yet a photo of her tossing the Doggie Bag at the Dog Pack of Paparazzi.

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BOBBY BROWN ARRESTED AND RELEASED

Bobby Brown Taken Away

Bobby Brown was released from jail the other day after a radio station paid his outstanding child support for him.The rapper was arrested on Sunday and detained in Massachusetts Norfolk County jail for failing to pay $19,150 in late child support and court fees.Washington D.C. radio station Hot 99.5 FM paid the fees in return for Brown agreeing to appear on air. One of the station's hosts, Kane, said: "In exchange for the money, he agreed to be an employee of our radio station for one week."The DJ revealed the R'n'B star will give a frank interview live on air, in which he hopes Brown will talk about his failed marriage to Whitney Houston and turbulent private life. He said: "We are going to have a very open and candid conversation."Brown - who was arrested while watching his daughter's cheer leading competition at a local high school - will appear on The Kane Show on Monday morning. Kane added: "Once Friday rolls around, he's done and released - and he's on his own,"Brown's lawyer, Phedra Parks, claimed the singer was struggling to make monthly payments to Kim Ward, the mother of his two teenage children, LaPrincia and Bobby III. Parks said: "Although this agreement was put in place when he was Bobby Brown the star, this agreement is being enforced when he is not always able to find work."He hasn't made an album in quite some years."In October, Brown paid $11,000 in late child support after a judge ruled he would be arrested if he entered the county of Massachusetts without paying what he owed. Brown and Houston, who have a 13-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown, are currently in the process of getting divorced.

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WHITNEY HOUSTON WANTS FAST DIVORCE

Whitney Houston has asked a court to fast-track her divorce from Bobby Brown, according to court papers. The singer filed for divorce in October, but papers obtained by CelebTV.com reveal Houston requested a default judgement on December 28, in a bid to speed up proceedings. Documents show the 43-year-old checked a box to reveal there are "no issues of division of community property." Houston is seeking full custody of the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, with Brown being granted visitation rights. The news comes just weeks after the diva was spotted socializing with R&B star Ray J -- prompting rumors of a romance.