[383] The magazine placed her 34th on their "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list. [314][315], According to representatives from Houston record label, Houston sold 3.7million albums and 4.3million singles worldwide in the first ten months of the year she died. Thread starter lva3461. Houston died in 2012 at 48 after drowning in a bathtub. Okay? According to Linda Lister in Divafication: The Deification of Modern Female Pop Stars, she has been called the "Queen of Pop" for her influence during the 1990s, commercially rivaling Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. [4], Similarly, Steve Huey from Allmusic wrote that the shadow of Houston's prodigious technique still looms large over nearly every pop diva and smooth urban soul singer male or female in her wake and spawned a legion of imitators. You get your act together, honey, he said on the syndicated television show Celebrity Justice via Billboard. Whitney is one of the best selling albums of all time, solely selling 20 million copies, and in total, Houston has sold over 200 million records. The film was directed by Houston's Waiting to Exhale co-star Angela Bassett, and Houston was portrayed by model Yaya DaCosta. She was a true musician. [406] In March 2020, the Library of Congress announced that Houston's 1992 single "I Will Always Love You" had been added to its National Recording Registry, a list of "aural treasures worthy of preservation" due to their "cultural, historical and aesthetic importance" in the American soundscape. I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Houston earned $10million for the role, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood at the time and the highest-earning African-American actress in Hollywood. [55] She was not eligible for the Best New Artist category because of her previous hit R&B duet recording with Teddy Pendergrass in 1984. Aretha Franklin was listed on the program and was expected to sing, but was unable to attend the service. He said, "Event organizers believed Hudson an Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning artist could perform a respectful musical tribute to Houston." In January 2015, she was tragically found unconscious in a bath in her home. Reviews were mixed. Diamond. Apr 14, 2021, 04:34 PM EDT. [110] The show gave HBO its highest ratings ever. In December 1996, a spokesperson for Houston confirmed that she had suffered a miscarriage.[179]. Still not ready to stop striving towards higher heights, Monie moved her family to Miami, joined the classic artist lineup that grace the Tom Joyner family events and cruises, and partnered up with the prominent Miami socialites to create events in South Beach catering to music lovers young and old new and classic. Saturday Night Live displayed a photo of a smiling Houston, alongside Molly Shannon, from her 1996 appearance. [253][254] Houston canceled some concerts because of illness and received widespread negative reviews from fans who were disappointed in the quality of her voice and performance. Houston's first two albums, as well as her 1992 release The Bodyguard's soundtrack, are among the best-selling albums of all time. Houston was initially offered the role of Cinderella in 1993, but other projects intervened. [97][105][106] Her rendition was critically acclaimed and is considered the benchmark for singers;[101][107] VH1 listed the performance as one of the greatest moments that rocked TV. Early Life. [92] Her first film role was in The Bodyguard, released in 1992. Though Whitneys brother admits he got her into drugs,the singers mother, Cissy Houston, stillblames Bobby Brown for her daughters untimely death. A year later, Whitney participated in the Reach Out & Touch Someone AIDS vigil at London in September 1991 while she was finishing her historic ten-date residency at London's Wembley Arena; there, she stressed the importance of AIDS research and addressing HIV stigma. Addressing the ongoing drug rumors, she said, "First of all, let's get one thing straight. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Bobbi Kristina became a reality television star and singer. Included on the album were four new songs: "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" (a duet with Enrique Iglesias), "Same Script, Different Cast" (a duet with Deborah Cox), "If I Told You That" (a duet with George Michael) and "Fine" and three hits that had never appeared on a Houston album: "One Moment in Time", "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful", a duet with Jermaine Jackson from his 1986 Precious Moments album. [334][335][336] "Higher Love" was nominated at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards for "Top Dance/Electronic Song of the Year",[337] the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards for "Dance Song of the Year" and "Best Remix". On February 9, 2012, Houston visited singers Brandy and Monica, together with Clive Davis, at their rehearsals for Davis's pre-Grammy Awards party at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. "[300], Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the 54th Grammy Awards, announced that Jennifer Hudson would perform a tribute to Houston at the February 12, 2012, ceremony. [259] In September 2011, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Houston would produce and star alongside Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps in the remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. It was largely an updated remake of the 1948 film The Bishop's Wife, which starred Loretta Young, David Niven and Cary Grant. [302][303] The tribute was partially credited for the Grammys telecast getting its second highest ratings in history. All Rights Reserved. With all of this, Monie is still able to create a Cook Book, which embraces the Non Chef, and allows all to develop courage in the kitchen, with easy to follow steps in creating classic comfort foods to entertain at home. [24][33] The offers, however, were turned down by her mother because Cissy wanted Houston to finish school. [24] Around the same time, Houston recorded Paul Jabara's "Eternal Love", which was shelved for nearly two years before it was placed on Jabara's 1983 album, Paul Jabara & Friends, released that January. [393], Houston's debut album is listed as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine[61] and is on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list. Aug 25, 2021. As an 'Artivist' as Monie likes to refer to herself, Monie travels both nationally and internationally to participate in speaking engagements connected with social awareness and it's marriage to the artistic community across the board. Forming allegiances with the likes of De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest and Queen Latifah, which were all solidified by recording a song with each of the mentioned, Monie sealed her place as the British Hip Hop Ambassador, with the spitfire rap flow. The family moved to East Orange, New Jersey following the summer of 1967 Newark riots. ", "Whitney Houston Becomes First Black Recording Artist in History to Achieve Three RIAA Diamond Albums", "It's not right but it's okay: New 'Whitney Houston tour' announced", "R&B Music Hall of Fame sets big weekend to induct sophomore class featuring Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Norm N. Nite and more", "Whitney Houston and Nine Inch Nails Make the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame", "National Recording Registry Class Produces Ultimate 'Stay at Home' Playlist", "Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' Hits 1 Billion Views On YouTube", "A Look at Whitney's Great Charity Work, She was a True Humanitarian! [362], Regarding the musical style, Houston's vocal performances incorporated a wide variety of genres, including R&B, pop, rock,[363] soul, gospel, funk,[364] dance, Latin pop,[365] disco,[366] house,[367] hip hop soul,[368] new jack swing,[369] opera,[370] and Christmas. Published: Feb. 05, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown at a gala before the Grammys in 2011. "Whitney Houston possessed a mezzo-soprano vocal range and was commonly referred to as 'The Voice' about her exceptional vocal talent. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.. Houston is the mother of singer and actress Whitney Houston, the aunt of singers Dionne . The album was certified 7 Platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of seven million copies. Traces of Xanax, Benadryl, and marijuana were found in her system. [276][277] The cause of death was not immediately known;[6][276] local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent". She plays the gospel-singing wife of a pastor (Courtney B. Vance). Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Davis spoke about Houston's death at the evening's start: By now you have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney's passing. Houston's first studio album in eight years, My Love Is Your Love (1998), sold millions and spawned several hit singles, including "Heartbreak Hotel", "It's Not Right but It's Okay" and "My Love Is Your Love". By the end, its transformed into a showcase for her limber, muscular upper register; she sings the title phrase with equal parts bone-deep feeling and technical perfection, turning the conflicted emotions at the songs heart into a jumping-off point for her lifes next step. Needless to say Monie has managed to maintain her love of motherhood and life in all its aspects and glory. Joined Jan 3, 2011 Messages 91 Reactions 156 1 Alleybux 192,468 Feb 6, 2021 #1 Didn't see this posted yet . The tour lasted into December, ending in Hawaii. When the opportunity arose to do her own morning show, Monie, eager to continue moving to new heights, took that position, which brought her to the Philly Tri State area. '"[290], Some celebrities opposed Davis's decision to continue with the party while a police investigation was being conducted in Houston's hotel room and her body was still in the building. With production from Michael Masser, Kashif, Jermaine Jackson and Narada Michael Walden, Houston's debut album Whitney Houston was released on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1985. She and Houston died in separate drug-related deaths. However, some black critics believed she was "selling out". View our online Press Pack. Their initial friendship became more serious, and in 1991, the performer asked her to marry him. 4), a duet with Mariah Carey for 1998's The Prince of Egypt soundtrack, which also became an international hit as it peaked in the Top 10 in several countries and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song;[190] "Heartbreak Hotel" (US No. The show was a benefit concert that raised a quarter of a million dollars for the United Negro College Fund. Michael Houston told Winfreythat he was the first person Whitney ever did drugs with, not the singers ex-husband Bobby Brown. [184] Later that year, Houston paid tribute to her idols, such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick, by performing their hits during the three-night HBO Concert Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.. [238], In early 2004, Brown starred in his own reality TV program, Being Bobby Brown, on Bravo. [ ] Hers was a voice of triumph and achievement and it made for any number of stunning, time-stopping vocal performances. Houston began singing in the church choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark at age five, where she also learned to play the piano. "For the past few years, there have been so many stories that have been told about her life that just did not connect with me . A tense and somber Bobby Brown stepped out of the Emory University Hospital for fresh air on Feb. 5, as his daughter Bobbi Kristina remains in a coma. Whitney Houston performs with her half-brother . And because every new star creates her own genre, her success has helped other blacks, other women, other smooth singers find an avid reception in the pop marketplace.[22]. [299], Houston's former husband, Bobby Brown, was reported to be "in and out of crying fits" after receiving the news. John Russell Houston, entertainment manager: born Trenton, New Jersey 13 September 1920; thrice married (three sons, two daughters); died New York 2 February 2003. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. She shares the responsibilities with Cissy Houston Whitney's mother and Whitney's brothers, Gary and Michael. [145], The album became the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. [48] Eventually, Houston's video for "Saving All My Love" was featured in light rotation after the song had become a huge pop hit, with Houston stating that the channel "had no choice but to play [the video]I love it when they have no choice". Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott. "She was a brilliant performer and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings. [201][202][203][204][205], In May 2000, Whitney: The Greatest Hits was released worldwide. When asked if she had forgiven him, the pop diva said absolutely before explaining why. [371] The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stated: "Her sound expanded through collaborations with a wide array of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Babyface, Missy Elliott, Bobby Brown, and Mariah Carey. [217], In August 2001, Houston signed one of the biggest record deals in music history, with Arista/BMG. In the film, Houston portrays Sparks's "not-so encouraging" mother. You pay me the money that you owe me. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards (which took place the day following her death), and was covered internationally. [381] Richard Corliss of Time magazine commented on her initial success breaking various barriers: Of her first album's ten cuts, six were ballads. [19] Houston was raised a Baptist but admitted to being exposed to the Pentecostal church as well. STAN Fair. [195][206] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries. The legendary singer died at the age of 48 on February 11, 2012. [316] With just 24 hours passing between news of Houston's death and Nielsen SoundScan tabulating the weekly album charts, Whitney: The Greatest Hits climbed into the Top 10 with 64,000 copies sold; it was a 10,419 percent gain compared to the previous week. No charges were ever filed against Dee Dee Warwick, who died in 2008 and was 18 years older than Whitney Houston. Bobby Brown opened up about blaming Nick Gordon for the deaths of Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina, and his own regrets, on the latest Red Table Talk. [351] Jon Pareles of The New York Times stated Houston "always had a great big voice, a technical marvel from its velvety depths to its ballistic middle register to its ringing and airy heights". But he would later claim it was Whitney who introduced him tococaineshortly before their wedding. 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