The year hasn't started well for Brandy, as now the family of the woman killed in a car crash involving the star are suing her for $50 million. Gosh talk about a way to get over grief.

The parents of Awatef Aboudihaj, who died in December after Brandy hit Ms Aboudihaj's car on a California Highway, have filed the wrongful death legal action in court in Los Angeles. The action alleges that the death was caused by the singer's 'reckless driving' and it seems that they are not the only ones to believe that because the California Highway Patrol has recommended charging the singer with misdemeanour vehicular manslaughter, which carries a maximum of one year in jail and a fine of $1,000.

Can anyone see Brandy in jail clothes? Nope? Neither can I, but I bet they'll reach some agreement and she'll walk out scot free. Celebs are above the law in America. Reports are now saying that Brandy has hired a Crisis Management person who will handle her image regarding this tragedy. Someone died and she's worried about her image, typical.

Well, we'll wait and see what happens next.