Trouble Brewing? Mike Bivins Comes Clean About Tension With New Edition, Confirms Tour Canceled
Last year, fans were pleased to see New Edition back together last year when they worked on their BET biopic. In fact, the guys’ bond seemed stronger than ever and they’d also forged meaningful relationships with the stars of the hit biopic. But now, Mike Bivins is shedding light on what’s really goin’ on behind closed doors. Apparently, everything wasn’t as great as it seemed.
A Message To The Fans:
The Bel Biv DeVoe star recently spoke out about the abrupt stall in the group’s plans to move forward with their reunion tour, new music, and the continuation of the film. He has confirmed that the tour has been canceled. Unfortunately, there’s some tension brewing and the guys just aren’t on the same page. Mike didn’t exactly go into detail about their differences but apparently, its bad enough to throw a wrench in their plans. On Wednesday, May 2, Mike took to Instagram with a meme with a seemingly cryptic message that read, “When God sees you doing your part, developing what He has given you, then He will do His part and open doors that no man can shut.”
In the caption, Mike opened up about the group and the problems they’ve been facing. He admitted that he’d spent the previous day campaigning with a friend in Newark, NJ and since he was asked repeatedly about New Edition, he decided to give the fans an explanation. “Yesterday I spent a day campaigning with a good brother @doitalldu in Newark,NJ as he is running for City councilman at large on Tues may 9th.But the kids and elderly folks all asked me about New Edition. My long drive home yesterday I said God help me release all my disappointment and receive all your steps you take to fix and help those in need of a breakthrough.We all felt like the victim at times in our long career and sometimes, it rears its head at the wrong time and last year was God’s time for us to smell our roses and to do what we do [our] best [to] entertain.”
He continued, “Family business is family business and I know yall need answers on why ish is not going down ( the Big Tour , Part 4,5,6 of more of the movie, or anything else you do to celebrate with your fans) I’m on record this morning on behalf of Orchard Park Projects, Boston, Maurice Starr, Candy Girl and all that have participated and worked for this organization.I will do my part and talk and open up communication to get this ish back on track Ralph, Ricky, Ronnie, Bobby, Johnny & Brooke. With love and honor and respect at the table, God can do his work Good am & God Bless Michael L.Bivins #Bivfam and my big brothers.”
Fans’ Reactions:
Although fans were lookin’ forward to the tour, many thanked Mike for considering them enough to keep them informed. “Thank you @617mikebiv for being so transparent and sharing your heart. #ne4life, ” one fan wrote. “We love y’all and will always support New Edition,” another fan commented. Regardless of how long it takes, the real New Edition fans ain’t goin’ nowhere.
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same:
Unfortunately, drama is nothin’ new where New Edition is concerned. For years, the members of the group have struggled to get on the same page for one reason or another. Each time they’ve attempted to reunite, the reconnections have been short-lived. There were even scenes in the biopic that captured some of the guys’ personal struggles and the group’s tension behind the scenes.
Since the biopic was such a success, fans are definitely waiting for information about the next part of the series. Right now, BET is working on the production of “The Bobby Brown Story” set to be released sometime this September. As for the continuation of “The New Edition Story,” it is unclear when filming will begin. Despite the cancelation of the New Edition tour, Bel Biv DeVoe is still making the rounds with live performances.
Best of luck to New Edition.
