Former multimedia superstar Brandy will be the subject of an expose detailing how she went from singing in a Mississippi church, to her rise to international stardom, to her current challenges after causing the death of a woman in a vehicular homicide accident.
"Brandy: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres June 23 at 6pm.
Following in the path of a niche that was carved out by late hip-hop soul starlet Aaliyah, Brandy Ryanna Norwood stormed the music scene with her infectious pop and soul sensibilities.
While brother and Whitney Houston boy-toy Ray J took a different route (He's decided to be a triffling a** porn producer), the camera-ready musical prodigy seemed poised for mainstream success.
Brandy accomplished that with a string of chart-topping singles, including 'Baby,' 'I Wanna Be Down' and 'Brokenhearted.'
From there, the precocious teen morphed into a superstar -- with a starring role in the TV show ('Moesha'), a CoverGirl contract, movie roles ('Cinderella' and 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,' respectively) and a Mattel doll.
She garnered a Grammy Award for the record-breaking hit single duet 'The Boy Is Mine' (with Monica).
Along the way, she dealt with personal insecurities, a string of high-profile relationships (with then sought after black, rich young bachelors Kobe Bryant, Wanya Morris, Mase, and Quentin Richardson), and tragic loss including her involvement in the highly-publicized car accident that resulted in a fatality last December.
Meanwhile, Ray J's trying to play either Otis Redding or Stevie Wonder.
Sounds good family. Are you going to watch?
