Toni’s last album, ‘Pulse,’ was released in 2010 and featured the singles ‘Hands Tied,’ ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Make My Heart.’

As for new music, Toni recently stated via her WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values,’ that she was taking time off and didn’t know when or if she would ever record a new album.

Check after the jump for more pictures.

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The deal comes as the 44-year old singer and six time Grammy winner prepares to launch the second season of her hit WeTV reality series “Braxton Family Values.”

It is unclear whether the deal involves Toni returning to the music scene. In April while visiting BET’s 106 & Park, Toni told host Rosci she was uncertain about recording a new album and instead was focusing on being a mom to her two young sons.

Fans hoping to see Toni sing live again will always have Broadway. As previously reported, Toni will be returning to the Great White Way in the spring of 2012 to take on the role of Roxie Hart is the latest production of “Chicago.”

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This year’s honorees include Toni Braxton, the singer turned reality show star; actor-director Kenny Leon, and vocal coach and music mentor Jan Smith, who counts Justin Bieber and Usher among her clients. Other honorees will be the group Mothers Finest and promoter Paul Cochran. Jazz cabaret star Judy Argo will be honored posthumously.

“We are excited to continue recognizing Georgia’s outstanding contributions to the music industry and will continue the awards show as we have done for 32 years,” said Dr. Bobbie Bailey, president of Friends of Georgia Music Festival, Inc. “Our first ceremony was in 1979 when Ray Charles and Bill Lowery were inducted.”

The event is planned for 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. It will air live on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Tickets start at $50. www.cobbenergycentre.com, www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

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Yet, with so many artists wanting to emulate Spears, we wanted to know who inspires her. So when we sat down with Brit recently, she revealed which artists she admires.

“To this day still, Madonna. I’m a huge fan of her,” Brit said about the pop queen, who she infamously shared a kiss with at the 2003 MTV VMAs and collaborated with on the hit song “Me Against the Music.”

But that’s not all. Britney used to un-break her heart listening to a little Toni Braxton. “I grew up listening to Toni Braxton,” Spears told us, “and now I think she has a reality show that she does. I love her.” (She’s right, Braxton stars with her sisters on “Braxton Family Values.”)

Britney’s love for divas doesn’t even end there – she’s also a big fan of Beyonce.

“Anytime Beyonce performs, it’s a really big spectacle,” Britney said. “I’d love to see her perform. That would be fun.”

Since Britney is such a huge fan of Beyonce, is there a chance we could see these girls collaborate?

“That would be fun, that’s a good idea!” Spears said.

Toni Braxton returned the love via twitter.

ToniBraxton: Hey @britneyspears thanks for the love doll! Congratulations on all of your success, I hear the tour is AMAZING! Xoxoxoxoxo :)

“RIP Amy Winehouse. Despite whatever adversity she was being faced with during her lifetime, she was still a very talented individual.”

ToniBraxtonWeb exclusively learned that Toni Braxton’s favorite Amy Winehouse song is “Take The Box”

ToniBraxton: “Take The Box, such a sexy yet chilling song with great vocals. RT @tonibraxtonweb: @tonibraxton What’s your favorite Amy Winehouse song?”

Listen to Toni Braxton’s favorite Amy Winehouse song “Take The Box” after the jump.

Take The Box from album Frank

London Ambulance Service were called by Cops to the scene on Saturday July 23rd 2011 shortly before 16.05hrs following reports that a body was found at the scene. Although there is no autopsy scheduled until tomorrow there is speculation of a drug overdose. Amy Winehouse was 27.

Our condolences go out to her family, friends, loved ones and her fans during this difficult time.

Listen to one of my favorite songs and read celebrity reactions to her death after the jump.

(There Is) No Greater Love from album Frank

Katy Perry: “RIP Amy Winehouse. May she finally find peace.”

Nicki Minaj: “Please tell me Amy Winehouse didn’t die, Is this some sick joke?”

Rihanna: “I am genuinely heartbroken about this. Dear God have mercy!!! I am SICK about this right now! U made a MAJAH impression on this industry and throughout the world, in such a short space of time…too short!”

Usher: “I’m so sad to hear the horrible news of Amy Winehouse’s death. I’m so happy I knew you Amy…Rest Well. Gone Too Soon…we’ll miss you!!”"

Kim Kardashian: “I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she’s in a better place & at peace.”

Ryan Seacrest: “Sad to lose Amy Winehouse – incred talent. Both @LadyGaga & @OfficialAdele say Amy paved way for them.”

Dr. Drew: “SO sad, another lost to addiction. A reminder this is often a fatal condition. Recovery is possible, but sadly not for Amy Winehouse.”

Leann Rimes: “RIP Amy Winehouse. So sad to see such a talent gone and her life end in tragedy. This makes me terribly sad.”

Khloe Kardashian: “Wow! I just heard about Amy Winehouse passing away! Wow! So sad :( what an amazing talent”

Ashton Kutcher: “Rip amy winehouse”

Big Boi: “Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and now Amy Winehouse. All died aged 27. RIP to you all.”

Kelly Osbourne: “i cant even breath right my now im crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!”

Rick Ross: “Wanted to collab w/ Amy Winehouse…r.i.p…smoking 1 in your memoryyy!!”

Janelle Monae: “heart is heavy. My heart goes out 2 Amy Winehouse’s family, loved ones. Praying for their strength during this time.”

Ricky Martin: “I just found out. I feel pain. I feel anger. Rest beautiful girl rest. You are free!”

Cee Lo: “Is it true about amy?”

Victoria Justice: “I’m so sad about the #amywinehouse news I heard this morning. She was 1 of my favorite artists. What a sad story, she was such a talent…”

Randy Jackson: “Wow what a tragic loss today in the music world, Amy Winehouse such a talent. She will be missed”

Kreayshawn: “I said she was a TIMELESS artist and a real artist because of her struggle. I’m so upset I love her! RIP Amy Winehouse”

Jojo: “My heart breaks. RIP Ms. Winehouse. You are an inspiration always and forever. May you finally be in peace…Honestly, Back to Black is one of my favorite albums. The lyrics?! The musicianship?! The raw, honest vocal delivery?! A STUNNING work…Listening to Amy Winehouse’ 1st album “Frank” for the first time. Completely losing my mind. This is sheer brilliance and inspiration…Damn. I regret not paying more attention when she was alive. I feel so so connected to her struggle via her lyrics, melodies, delivery…The musicianship and sonic intelligence is freaking me out!!! We should all aspire to make such a bold, thoughtful, honest body of work.”

Ameriie: Terrible news that Amy Winehouse has passed today…so tragic…God bless her & her family.

LeToya Luckett: So sad 2 hear the news about Amy Winehouse. I was sooo in love with her voice. R.I.P

Missy Elliott: My Condolences go out to Amy Winehouse family and My Prayers to those Families who lost loved ones in Norway…

Trina: Wow….. So sad #dearAmy

Adrienne Bailon: #NowPlaying “Love… Is a losing game…” R.I.P. Amy Winehouse.

Melody Thornton: The 1 time I met Amy, she was so nice. I was all over her like a crazed fan and she couldn’t not have been cooler about it. I’m angry, sad, shocked! Amy Winehouse… Such a talented human, why is she gone at 27 yrs old. I’m so mad. Idk what to do but cry. R.I.P.

Keri Hilson: Amy Winehouse…so tragic. I loved her. She inspired me! I kept hoping she’d find a happier place than her self destructive state…damn.

Jay Sean: just heard the shocking news of Amy winehouse’s death. Absolutely tragic. Such a talented artist. So sad. #RIPamywinehouse

Bruno Mars: Kanye said it best ‘If you admire somebody, you should go ‘head and tell em’ People never get the flowers while they can still smell em’

Timothy Bloom: All she needed was Love. Death loved her enough to embrace her. Rest in Peace Ms. Winehouse.

Lil Twist: WTF R.I.P AMY WINEHOUSE!!

Skylar Grey: RIP Amy… You were an extraordinary talent, gone before your time.

Rye Rye: RIP to Amy Winehouse….dope dope.artist… She was original! got her wings now so she even more Special…We Loveeeeee You!

Monica: I appreciate artist with true talent that aren’t afraid to be an individual, Amy Winehouse was that. U nor your music will be forgotten.

Fat Joe: R.I.P AMY WINEHOUSE!!!!

Foxy Brown: Just got a call my girl Amy Winehouse died today Im literally sick. I knew her pain all too well. Bonafide Star. Amy baby, sleep wit angels*

Diggy Simmons: RIP to the talented Amy Winehouse, my condolences and love goes out to @dionneofficial and her family.

Estelle: Beyond hurt right now.

Diplo: Dammit!! amy winehouse was a legend. I feel bad today.. She had a voice like no one else in our generation . Goodbye amy

Angela Simmons: Prayers go out to Amy Winehouse family. #RIP

Dawn Richard: RIP Amy Winehouse .. I am in shock. So young

Kid Sister: rip amy winehouse. so so sad. thoughts and prayers for her poor family.

Cool & Dre: Sending a prayer out to the family of Amy Winehouse. Tragic day for them and sad day for music, we lost another 1 too soon. God bless.

Ester Dean: Its crazy how nobody cared about Amy W when she was alive they talked abt her & enjoyed watchin her suffer #butnowucare #bullshit #RipAmyW

Eve: my condolences to Amy Winehouse’s family and friends :( RIP so sad

Shontelle: Sigh… I guess I’ve just lost my new label mate. R.I.P. Amy Winehouse. It shouldn’t have ended this way… God bless her soul

Jermaine Dupri: Singer Amy Winehouse found dead at her home in London,DAMN!!! RIP

Melanie Fiona: I’m so terribly saddened by the death of Amy Winehouse. One of music’s finest and my favourites. Tragic. Smh. #RipAmyWinehouse

Wynter Gordon: Thats heart breaking to hear of Amy whinehouse . Her art emulated her life and it was clear she was hurting . Rest in peace Amy.

Shanell: WTF!!!!!Nooooooo

Q-Tip: RIP. AMY WINEHOUSE. What a loss!!! So young…. Damn!! The last time I spoke 2 amy I told her let her light shine more.

Sean Kingston: Wow this cant be true… Amy Winehouse is Dead???…. i was a huge fan i loved that lady man SMH life is wayy to short R.I.P wow man im out

Jessie J: The way tears are streaming down my face. Such a loss. #ripamy

Lupe Fiasco: R.I.P. Amy Winehouse : (

Bun B: Think I speak for most when I say we were just waiting for Amy Winehouse to get on track and be the great talent she was born to be. #RIPAMY

Diddy: RIP Amy Winehouse

Jazmine Sullivan: i’m really upset. i feel like i was way to close to reaching out and maybe helping a lil bit. regretful i didn’t push harder…

Tiffany Evans: R.I.P Amy Winehouse.

Lloyd: I watched her run through what were apparent local favorites although I’d never heard of her nor them. I concluded at that point that this girl was… NOTHING short of amazing. She had horns, she had the voice of a sista, and she had a rock star attitude. Like F*ck em, ima do me. Secretly, I had a crush on her. Rebellious, vulnerable, and could sing. Perfect mix. I’m so mad she’s gone.

Cassie: “I’m a young woman and I’m going to write about what I know.” -Amy Winehouse Rest In Peace to such a talented young woman

Nas: R.I.P Sis. Why u couldn’t chill???? why the F*ck U Leave? Love U Sis!