Blind Item Bonuses via Panache

BLIND ITEM BONUS #1 (OLD SCHOOL):

This black female icon was hush-hush regarding her sibling’s death because she didn’t want to bring additional attention to the situation.  Why?

It’s rumored that a few of her kids (the drug addicted ones) hit her over the head with a blunt object-when she refused to loan them money-for drugs. This woman also suffered abuse at the hands of her late husband, he allegedly put a loaded gun in her mouth.

She would later die, we don’t know if the head injury was the contributing factor regarding her death.

Our black icon didn’t want another scandal (regarding abuse).  Therefore, the funeral was quick with little media coverage.

Who is the black female icon?

BLIND ITEM BONUS #2 (NEW SCHOOL):

Sadly, this woman has numerous issues, and the following issue has become too common.

The upcoming film “Dark Girls,” should be required viewing for this black female celebrity.

She was recently overheard telling a friend ‘my baby has good hair, I’m glad my baby didn’t get my complexion. I just wish my baby’s eyes were lighter.’

She’s considered “brown skinned” but she’s not comfortable in her skin.

Allegedly, she’s friendlier to white fans and lighter skinned blacks.  If you don’t have the right complexion, she can be obnoxious, dismissive and unapproachable.

It wouldn’t surprise me if she attempted to bleach her skin in the future.

Who is she?