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CBS to Air Grammy Special on Anniversary of Whitney Houston's Death

Jessica Sager — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:24:29 +0000

We're embarking on one year since the world lost Whitney Houston on the eve of the Grammys. In addition to being heartbreaking, the loss of Houston at such a pivotal moment in music was also difficult in terms of logistics: a tribute had to be paid to the fallen legend, and a new TV special will examine how her moving farewell came to fruition.

Whitney Houston's Brother Says He Got Her Hooked on Crack

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:00:24 +0000

Whitney Houston‘s brother Michael Houston sat down with Oprah Winfrey in a tell-all interview where he admits to introducing the late singer to crack cocaine. Michael, who appeared on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ with his mother Cissy, revealed that he was the first person to do drugs with Whitney. When Winfrey asked if he was the [...]

Whitney Houston Was Murdered, According to Private Investigator

Jessica Sager — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:19:43 +0000

Just when the world was beginning to accept and move on from the death of pop legend Whitney Houston, new details about her passing are emerging — and they aren’t pretty. New reports suggest that the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer was actually murdered. Radar Online reports that private investigator Paul Huebl believes Houston [...]

Whitney Houston's Daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown Announces Engagement

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0000

After months of speculation, it appears that Whitney Houston‘s 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown is engaged to Nick Gordon, who is often referred to as Whitney’s godson. The E! Network unveiled a promo of the Lifetime reality show ‘The Houstons: On Our Own,’ in which Bobbi nervously giggles, “We’re engaged!” In the next scene, we [...]

Listen to Whitney Houston + R. Kelly's Duet 'I Look to You'

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:46:08 +0000

Before she passed, Whitney Houston recorded a duet with R. Kelly called ‘I Look to You,’ which has just been released. Recording industry vet Clive Davis, who discovered Houston, called into ‘On Air With Ryan Seacreast‘ on Tuesday, (Sept. 25), to unveil the unreleased exclusive track, which will appear on the upcoming album ‘I Will [...]

Amazing Cover of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:49:22 +0000

There’s a band I think we all need to take notice of. Count is a band from LA and is singer Gabbi McPhee. While she may have rejected a man’s proposal, but she gave him this wonderful gift of song. Gabbi was able to make Whitney Houston‘s upbeat song sound haunting and full of longing. [...]

"I Will Always Love You" Full Performance by Glee's Amber Riley [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000

Last night on Glee, Amber Riley’s performance of “I Will Always Love You” was incredible. The episode entitled “Heart” was dedicated in memory of Whitney Houston. The episode was filmed weeks before her untimely death. It almost makes you cry to think of the resurgence that Whitney’s career could have had with Glee using her [...]

Whitney Houston Furneral Details Released [PHOTOS]

Mary Martin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:42:17 +0000

It has been confirmed by a spokesperson of the Houston Family that Whitney Houston‘s funeral will be noon on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey.Cissy Houston, Whitney’s mother, made it clear that her daughter’s funeral would take place in a church and not in a large venue such [...]

'Glee' Dedicating 'Heart' Episode to Whitney Houston

Scott Shetler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:20 +0000

The decision to have Amber Riley’s character, Mercedes, sing Whitney Houston‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’ on this week’s ‘Heart’ episode of ‘Glee‘ was planned weeks ago. But given Houston’s tragic death over the weekend, the show will now be dedicating the entire episode to her.

Bobby Brown Breaks Down on Stage at New Edition Concert [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:35:09 +0000

Video has surfaced of a very emotional Bobby Brown at a New Edition concert in Mississippi just hours after his ex-wife Whitney Houston was found dead. This video shows a very despondent Bobby Brown performing with his original band New Edition soon after the world was told that we lost Whitney Houston.

96.5 KVKI Pays Tribute To Whitney Houston

Steve King — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:12:33 +0000

Every hour Sunday and Monday, 96.5 KVKI will remember the life in music of Whitney Houston at least once per hour.

Please feel free to comment with your memories of how Whitney Houston's music touched you.

Did Whitney Houston Almost Get Kicked Off a Plane?

Bob Sassone — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:58:55 +0000

We haven’t heard much from the wild world of Whitney Houston lately, but she’s back in the news again. And it’s not because of her singing.

TMZ is reporting that Houston was on a Delta flight in Atlanta on Wednesday and caused a ruckus when she refused to buckle her seat belt.

She's Back… In Rehab That Is

BJ Kelley — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:45:02 +0000

Not that I'm really surprised... But both People Magazine and TMZ are reporting that singer Whitney Houston is back in rehab.

Maybe third time will be the charm?