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Famous as :

Pop/R&B singer

Birth Name :

Whitney Elizabeth Houston

Birth Date :

August 09, 1963

Birth Place :

East Orange, New Jersey, USA

Spouse :

Bobby Brown (singer, 18-Jul-92 - 24-Apr-07)

Claim to fame :

Single "Saving All My Love For You" (1985)

Beyonce Knowles and Keri Hilson Lead 2009 Soul Train Awards Noms

October 24, 2009 10:10:51

After being absent from honoring musicians in 2008, Soul Train Music Awards comes back this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Motown Records. Nominations for the upcoming event have been announced, revealing that , and lead the pack with four nods each.

The three of them compete against each other in Song of the Year and Record of the Year. In addition, both Beyonce and Maxwell are also up for Album of the Year. Beyonce and Maxwell get their fourth kudos in Best Female and Male R&B/Soul Artist respectively. As for Keri, she receives her two other nominations in Best New Artist and Best Collaboration.

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Video: Whitney Houston's Wardrobe Malfunction in 'The X-Factor'

October 20, 2009 09:10:38

Working her comeback into the music scene proves challenging for when she suffered minor wardrobe malfunction during a performance in U.K. television show "The X-Factor" on Sunday, October 18. The diva was singing the -produced track "Million Dollar Bill" when the incident happened, but she managed to continue singing the song until the end.

Whitney appeared before a cheering crowd, donning a sparkling silver dress with straps in the back. Halfway through the song, the straps suddenly became untied. Instead of cutting short her performance due to the mishap, Whitney opted to complete her gig. Fortunately, the front half of her dress managed to stay intact throughout the whole performance.

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Video Premiere: Whitney Houston's 'Million Dollar Bill'

September 17, 2009 10:09:26

goes to the club to make a live performance in the "Million Dollar Bill" music video. Beside lightening up the nightclub, she also performs in an alley with a bunch of cash blown around her like a money rain.

Sampling Loleatta Holloway's 1976 single "We're Getting Stronger", "Million Dollar Bill" was co-written by along with and Norman Harris. It is taken from Whitney's comeback album "" and so far peaked at number 56 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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Preview of Whitney Houston's 'Million Dollar Bill' Music Video

September 16, 2009 03:09:26

's music video in support of her new single "Million Dollar Bill" has been made available for brief look through a short clip. Beside providing fans with snippet of the upcoming video, the sneak peek also gives away behind-the-scene footage.

"Million Dollar Bill" video is expected to arrive on September 16. Its newly-found preview itself came from People which calls it as the first look at the video. As for the song, it has arrived in digital retails since August and peaked at number 56 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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Video Premiere: Whitney Houston's 'I Look to You'

September 11, 2009 10:09:32

Through her official site, released a music video for the title track of her comeback album "". The video relies on Houston's solo performance since the concept used is close shots and nothing in the background.

Previously it was reported that Whitney is to release another music video within a week. Six days after the arrival of "I Look to You", which would be September 16, the singer will debut the music video for "Million Dollar Bill". Unlike "I Look to You", which is a ballad, "Million Dollar Bill" is a midtempo disco track which was co-written by .

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Whitney Houston Makes Comeback at No. 1 on Hot 200

September 10, 2009 11:09:02

makes a grand entry to Billboard Hot 200 by securing the top spot of the chart with her comeback album "". According to Nielsen SoundScan, the effort has sold more than 305,000 copies since being released on August 28 across United States.

So far, "I Look to You" sale becomes Whitney's best opening week on the U.S. albums chart. Her previous debut on the chart was in 2002 when she came out with "". At that time, the record garnered 205,000 units and lingered at number 9 in its first week on sale.

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Whitney Houston Said to Debut 'I Look to You' Video on September 10

September 04, 2009 02:09:27

is rumored to premiere a music video for her new single "I Look to You" next week. According to That Grape Juice, the singer is going to bring out the video on Thursday, September 10.

In addition, the site also claims that another music video from Whitney, this time promoting her track "Million Dollar Bill", will come out six days after the arrival of "I Look to You" video. It means that "Million Dollar Bill" video will be outed on September 16.

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Whitney Houston Trailing Off at Comeback Concert

September 02, 2009 01:09:02

took the stage of Central Park's Rumsey Playfield on September 1 for her comeback performance after seven years in hiatus. Performing for "Good Morning America", the singer lost her voice since her first set of "Million Dollar Bill".

Whitney then exited from the stage for a brief break before taking the mic again. Singing the title track from her latest studio album "", she once again got her voice cracked and was out of breath halfway through the song.

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Whitney Houston to Kick Off New Season of 'Oprah Winfrey Show'

August 20, 2009 01:08:25

When "" returns on September 14 for the 24th season, it will tag along a big star as the first guest. The talk show fronted by will welcome to the famous couch for the first time in seven years.

In a press release on Wednesday, August 19, Oprah has called the appearance as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade." Whitney will talk about her life in the past ten years and the album, "" which will arrive in U.S. stores on August 31.

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Whitney Houston, Usher to Remake Michael Jackson's Song for Charity

August 14, 2009 01:08:09

A number of big stars, including and , have been appointed to lend their vocal to a remix of 's 1993 single "Will You Be There". Breaking the news is 's wife, Shawn King, to TMZ.

According to Shawn, Dionne Warwick, , and will also join Whitney and Usher in this project along with her. Proceeds from the song will be split 50/50 between The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and an unspecified charity close to Michael.

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Official Tracklisting for Whitney Houston's 'I Look to You'

July 21, 2009 09:07:28

New songs which will be included in 's comeback album "" have been revealed through its official tracklisting. Eleven songs are set to appear in the upcoming record with nine of them have been showcased during a listening party in London earlier this month.

Among other songs in the list are -featuring track called "Like I Never Left" and -penned song entitled "Call You Tonight". There is also a song titled "Million Dollar Bill" which is written by and produced by .

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Official Cover Art for Whitney Houston's New Album

July 16, 2009 09:07:59

A picture which will be featured on the front page of 's upcoming studio album "" has been revealed. The photo sees a up-close look at her wearing a white one shoulder.

Describing the new effort as "a labor of love", Whitney will drop it across United States on September 1. In advance of the album, she has treated fans with a new song called "I Didn't Know My Own Strength". She has also previewed several tracks from the record in a listening party at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, London on July 14.

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Whitney Houston's New Song 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'

July 03, 2009 11:07:21

A brand new song entitled "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" from has hit the web. "I didn't know my own strength/ And I crashed down and I tumbled," so part on the song's lyrics read. "But I did not crumble/ I got through all the pain/ I didn't know my own strength."

The new track reportedly is written by Diane Warren and produced by . It is said to be released as the lead single from Whitney's upcoming studio album "" which will be made available for purchase in U.S. market on September 1.

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Whitney Houston Announces Title for New Album

June 26, 2009 01:06:47

has revealed her new album will be called "". In addition to that announcement, she also reminds fans that it will be made available for purchase in U.S. market on September 1.

Unfortunately, no other details about the album are shared. But earlier this year during a Grammy party, the founder and president of Arista Records, Clive Davis, revealed Whitney gets helping hands from for its title track.

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Eve Snatches 'Glee' Cameo From Whitney Houston

June 24, 2009 10:06:51

Producers of FOX's "" would like to show that the new series is not just a typical musical by hiring rapper to appear in a couple of episodes. They are injecting the R 'n' B element to the high school choir, having Eve to play the director of a rival school's girls choir.

According to EW, was supposed to take the role but when she dropped it, Eve snatched the opportunity. Eve's character, which will appear in at least two episodes in the first season, is described as a "no-nonsense". Prior to this, she has made a guest appearance in "" and starred in UPN's show "Eve".

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Whitney Houston Announces New Album's Release Date

June 05, 2009 10:06:42

Though no working title is yet to be attached on her new album, has spoken up about release date of the project. She confirms on her official website that the record will arrive worldwide on September 1 under Arista Records.

No details about the album are shared in companion of the release date announcement. But earlier this year during a Grammy party, Clive Davis revealed Whitney gets helping hands from in getting the effort done.

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'Like I Never Left', Whitney Houston's New Joint Ft. Akon Streamed

July 28, 2008 11:07:05

It looks like is getting closer in making her comeback to the music scene this year. The prove occurred after a song that reportedly will be on her upcoming record has streamed earlier this week. The new track which features the legendary diva's collaboration with is being titled "Like I Never Left".

Unfortunately there is no further details whether the new song is being set as the first single for her upcoming record or not. Beside "Like I Never Left" another track that is being rumored to be one of the tracks on her new album is "Undefeated".

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Whitney Houston to Team Up With Leona Lewis?

May 30, 2008 01:05:37

To mark her comeback to the musical scene, prepares something special for her fans. Whitney reportedly is planning to do a duet with current pop sensation as a bid to lift up her music career again.

According to reports, the collaboration idea actually comes from Whitney's boss, record producer, Clive Davis. Clive believes that teaming-up with Leona, would be a great stepping stone for the "I Will Always Love You" singer to take her back on top.

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Britney Spears Set to Battle Whitney Houston in Albums Chart

May 10, 2008 09:05:12

It seems that this year's Christmas will be headlined by the battle between two pop divas and . The speculation occurs due to Britney's plan to follow Whitney's footsteps in releasing her new album sometime before the Holy day arrives.

Previously, Whitney has already planned to released her comeback album which will be assisted by , and this December after some delays on the working that was actually started from 2003. Now, Britney is set to join the "I Will Always Love You" singer's release plan after the "Toxic"' singer's boss label was impressed with her demo tracks and decided to rush her album's release schedule.

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Whitney Houston Back in Concert With Raspy Voice

April 29, 2008 11:04:43

It looks like is not really ready for a come back yet. It can be seen after she had a disappointing performance on her latest gig at the Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago on April 27.

Whitney who performed on the last night of the festival, only sang for about 30 minutes and found her voice becoming raspy at the concert. The problem can be heard when she was singing her hit "I'll Always Love You" as the pop diva failed to reach the high notes which was the trade mark of the song. Despite her short and below par performance on the event, reports claim that she still received a huge fee by earning 3 million dollars for the show.

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Whitney Houston Feels Sad About Bobby Brown's New Tell-All Autobiography

April 04, 2008 11:04:03

Details from 's new tell-all autobiography, titled "Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But", began surfacing Thursday, April 3 in the New York Post. In it the R&B singer-songwriter reveals all from his several affairs during his marriage to to the fact that he never used cocaine until he met the diva.

Responded to Brown's allegations, Whitney's representative issued a statement to People on behalf of the singing sensation, saying "Miss Houston is sad that Bobby feels he need to say such things but she choses to take the high road and will not speak badly about the father of her child even if it's to set the record straight." "Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But" is expected to be released next month.

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Whitney Houston's Comeback Album Aimed for November

February 14, 2008 03:02:49

will release her comeback album before Christmas comes. The singer who was admitted to rehab due to drug abuse in 2006 and had since completed the program, is said to have finished five songs and will release the first single as early as March.

Houston reportedly made her second comeback performance at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party on Saturday, February 9. Davis happens to be Houston's producer in the album and he had shared some of their progress saying, "It's really good. We're looking to release the album in November."

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Whitney Houston to Comeback at Pre-Grammy Party?

February 08, 2008 10:02:38

Words on the street are rive on the planned comeback of this month. The singer who had been handed an invitation at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party, reportedly will make her first Stateside performance since completing her rehab stint in 2006, at the Saturday night party.

She allegedly has arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, February 7 to rehearse and rumor has it that she will showcase one of the new materials that she has been working on with Davis for her seventh studio album. Whitney reportedly have recorded 15 tracks for the new album and will release the first single in March.

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Whitney Houston's Comeback Performance in Malaysia

December 03, 2007 01:12:52

made it through her comeback performance in Malaysia on Saturday, December 1. The diva who was deemed the highlight of the country's Live & Loud festival appeared after midnight singing her past hits and cheered by the crowds.

Shortly after midnight she appeared on-stage in white suit and sang the energetic 'If I Told You That' before going on with her popular hits like 'Saving All My Love' and 'I Will Always Love You'. Completing an hour of her set, reports said that she introduced her daughter and sang 'My Love is Your Love' with her.

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Whitney Houston to Make a Come Back in Malaysia

November 21, 2007 04:11:18

Off her media frenzy personal life, has announced a comeback to music. The singer who has separated from husband will perform in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 1.

Whitney announced this gig through a video that last less than 10 seconds. The concert is part of Live & Loud Music Festival, a 10-day music event brought by the local organizers. The chief festival director, Reymee Mohamed Hussein explained that each artist will do long sets instead of bits and pieces.

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R&B Singer Ray J Coming Out with His 'Sex Machine' Memoir

October 04, 2007 09:10:23

surely is having nose for sex job. The R&B singer is the next to release a tell all book, which more or less will be about his sex life.

According to AOL's Black Voices, the 26-year-old singer is in the final stages of completing his memoir, tentatively titled "Sex Machine."

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Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston's Custody Fight Goes Worse

August 30, 2007 09:08:17

Let the frenzy begins. The court battle over spousal support and custody issues between former couple and of their daughter, 14-year-old Bobbi Kristina, is getting worse in recent months.

In a new legal papers filed July 2nd, Brown says "Since Whitney has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of Bobbi Kris, she has attempted to eliminate me from Bobbi Kris' life." He then goes on stating, "I did all I could to see my daughter ... I also paid approximately $10,000 for Whitney and Bobbi Kris to live in a nice hotel while Whitney was going through rehab ... I basically lived out of my car."

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Whitney Houston Receives Help from Akon

May 14, 2007 09:05:05

To roll 's career back up the hill, and others have stood behind her, ready to make a great come back. Though still early, Akon has seen what might be the come out of this project.

"The voice is there; I don't think anyone could ever take that from her," Akon said. "As long as we apply that voice to hit records, she'll be right back where she left off."

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Bobby Brown Sues Ex-Wife Whitney Houston for Spousal Support and Custody

May 12, 2007 02:05:32

is broke and thus trying to cash in no matter how and what. The singer sues ex-wife , seeking spousal support and changes to the custody arrangement for their daughter Bobbi Kristina.

In the court documents filed in Orange County, Calif., Brown claims financial and emotional problems prevented him from filing a response to Houston's divorce petition, saying "After Whitney and I separated, I had nowhere to go and very little money to live on. I was, for all intents and purposes, homeless."

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Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's Divorce Becomes Official April 24th

April 25, 2007 09:04:50

It keeps going the way it's going. It is officially over between and troubled hubby as the couple's divorce has been made official Tuesday April 24th in Orange County, California.

With the settlement having been worked out in advance, the judge ruled that Houston would get custody of their 14-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina. During the court sessions, the singer testified that she didn't need spousal or child support and that her ex-to-be wasn't reliable enough for their daughter to depend on.

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The Divorce of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown Approved to Become Final

April 05, 2007 09:04:36

She wiped her tears during the court proceeding Wednesday April 4th and refused to comment to reporters as she left the courtroom. has her divorce to hubby approved by a judge in Orange County, Calif., and will become final by April 24th.

Judge Franz E. Miller, moreover, awarded custody of the couple's 14-year-old daughter, Bobbi Christina Brown, to Houston who testified that she didn't need spousal or child support and that her daughter, Bobbi, couldn't rely on Brown.

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John Legend Taps Artists to Enter "Home School"

March 10, 2007 12:03:22

Grammy Award wining broadens his influence in the musical industry by opening a recording house, Home Schooling. He is looking forward to tap both several young artists and the renowned ones to be 'home schooled'.

In search of new talents, Legend eyed British hip-hop singer . Legend has met the singer and hooked up nicely, "We've already gotten close to finishing the album, and she's got some great material. Estelle is an extremely talented writer and performer, rapper and singer, all of that, and she's got a great ear. She really gets music, so I think she's going to do very well." ' is reported to have been working in the studio with Estelle.

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Whitney Houston and Ray J Back Together Again?

February 20, 2007 01:02:00

made it obvious to everyone that it really is over between her and estranged hubby despite the fact that they were spotted dining together Sunday Feb 11th. And to set the record straight, the singer created frenzy when she stepped out with , the brother of singer .

Whitney and Ray, who is 17 years her junior, are reportedly back together again after falling out after a sex tape of Ray and his ex-girlfriend was leaked online. The pair, who's been dating for several months, created frenzy as they arrived together at 's party at Tao nightclub Saturday night Feb 17th.

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Has Whitney Houston Found Herself A New Toy Boy?

January 17, 2007 09:01:00

This just in. is said to have been out on a date with a singer almost half her age. The singer was seen leaving Beverly Hills restaurant Maestro on Sunday night January 14th with , the younger brother of singer .

An onlooker said, "They looked like they'd had an enjoyable evening, but they weren't happy to be pictured together. Ray helped Whitney into his car and drove her home." While there have yet any further details, you better stay tuned for we'll keep you with more.

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Whitney Houston to Auction Off Her Things to Pay Debt

January 04, 2007 10:01:10

Life is getting more and more difficult these days for . After getting through rehab and divorce battle, the Grammy-winning pop star is now forced to sell her things as an attempt to pay debt.

The sale, to be held at A.J. Willner Auctions on January 9, has been ordered by the New Jersey Superior Court. The things to be sold among others include, hundreds of her stage costumes, intimate apparel, and other personal belongings.

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Whitney Houston Is Facing Foreclosure

November 16, 2006 03:11:14

as yet make a comeback to music industry, but the actress is facing bankruptcy. Is she? Not that worse though.

The six-time Grammy winning singer will, sad to say, have her 10-acre New Jersey estate sold at a sheriff's sale on January 4th next year because she reportedly is more than $1 million behind on the mortgage and taxes have not been paid this year.

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Whitney Houston Filed for Divorce from Bobby Brown

October 19, 2006 09:10:54

After 14-years of marriage and a month of legal separation, has filed for divorce from . The pop singer filed divorce papers in Orange County Superior Court this week, her publicist Nancy Seltzer said Tuesday Oct 17th.

Houston had asked in her divorce papers that she be granted the custody of her and Brown's 13-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina, and that he be allowed visitation rights. Brown's attorney, Phaedra Parks, declined to comment on the divorce filing.

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Whitney Houston Filed for Divorce From Bobby Brown

September 14, 2006 09:09:40

Being Mrs. apparently never comes easy for . And after 14 years of marriage, plus its ups and downs, the Grammy-winning, superstar singer finally filed for divorce.

Houston filed papers in Orange County Superior Court, California on Friday Sept 8th, 2006, requesting a legal separation from husband Brown with the reason given was irreconcilable differences.

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Houston Has Checked Into Drug Rehab Clinic, Again

April 20, 2006 11:04:31

It is sad to say that veteran pop singer has gone into rehab again. This is the second time that the star checks into a rehab to kick her crack cocaine addiction.

Whitney's sister-in-law Tina Brown revealed husband had no idea she was having treatment when he returned home from tour in Georgia.

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This Year's Winter Olympic Games Performers

February 14, 2006 10:02:55

Listed in the line up of performers at this year's Winter Olympic Games among others are and . Also there are , , , and .

Per LiveDaily.com, Duran Duran is slated for a February 15 performance, while Houston is set for February 19, Avril Lavigne will perform on the 21st, and Kelly Clarkson to entertain on Feb 12th. The Games will be held in Torino, Italy with the shows to take place at the Olympic Village's Medals Plaza after each night's awards ceremony.

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Brown & Houston's Divorce Rumors Are Wrong

January 23, 2006 01:01:32

"The rumors are wrong," so told People magazine speaking on recent publication claimed he and wife are heading for divorce. "They're false." Being asked what prompted such report, Brown replied: "I really couldn't tell you. They say I said something about it, but I joke a lot...I don't think I said it, but if I did it was a joke. Trust me...it's someone that got the words mixed up."

To your notice, Brown was recently reported telling friends that he was planning to divorce Houston while he was seen with several women backstage at Connecticut's Foxwoods Casino. Unlike his superstar wife Houston who "definitely upset" with the report, Brown himself is keeping cool.

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Houston & Brown Planning to Divorce?

January 19, 2006 10:01:14

The 14-years marriage of notable singer and husband is said on rocks, which then triggered further rumors claiming they're heading for divorce. Per the New York Daily News, Brown was overheard telling friends and acquaintances he is divorcing Houston after an infamously tumultuous marriage.

Tracing back what triggered the divorce report was probably Brown's being seen flirting with a group of beauties backstage at an all-star concert featuring R&B groups SWV, Guy and at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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Tackiest Couples Based on America's Star Magazine

December 20, 2005 10:12:00

It's been so long that we don't hear their names make sound in entertainment industry. Though, just now they, and husband , once again make headline as the couple has been named the Tackiest Couple of 2005. More than 35,000 readers involved in America's Star magazine poll have chosen the pair to top the rank mainly because of their antics on the reality show "Being Bobby Brown."

Placed at the 2nd rank are and , followed then by and at No. 3. and Brigitte Nielsen are voted the 4th, while and are the 5th. As of and , readers place them at No. 6, one place ahead of and Coco at No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in a row are and Cisco Adler, and Paris Latsis / Stavros Niarchos III, and Star Jones Reynolds and Al Reynolds.

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Singer Whitney Houston Enters Rehab Again

March 24, 2005 09:03:36

Singer Whitney Houston has re-entered a rehabilitation facility, a year after her first entering a program for substance abuse in March 2004 after a string of canceled appearances and erratic behavior, her publicist Nancy Seltzer said on Wednesday. There aren't any details given about when and where the pop diva had first entered the facility.

In an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer in 2002, Houston admitted to using alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs, but said then a spiritual advisor had helped her stop the bad habits. Besides, her husband Bobby Brown, also has a history of run-ins with the law, including battery charges after a domestic dispute with Houston in December 2003 and a probation violation for DUI in February 2004.

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Whitney Houston Hospitalized Over Gastroenteritis

February 25, 2005 10:02:15

Whitney Houston was hospitalized in "unmentioned" Paris hospital on Thursday February 24, 2005 for treatment of apparent food poisoning she had in an aircraft during her Europe travel. Houston Los Angeles publicist, Nancy Seltzer mentions what her client suffered from as Gastroenteritis, the medical term for food poisoning.

Further according to DrKoop.com, Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria and can cause diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. No word uttered for the "trouble maker food" and the name of the hospital where the star gets her treatment.

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Whitney Houston Pictures


2008 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party - Arrivals
2008 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party - Arrivals
2007 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Awards Party
2007 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Awards Party
Whitney Houston in Concert on Good Morning America Summer Concert Series - September 1, 2009
Whitney Houston in Concert on Good Morning America Summer Concert Series - September 1, 2009
2007 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Awards Party