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Famous as :
Pop/R&B singerBirth Name :
Whitney Elizabeth HoustonBirth Date :
August 09, 1963Birth Place :
East Orange, New Jersey, USASpouse :
Bobby Brown (singer, 18-Jul-92 - 24-Apr-07)Claim to fame :
Single "Saving All My Love For You" (1985)
'Like I Never Left', Whitney Houston's New Joint Ft. Akon Streamed
July 28, 2008 11:07:05It looks like Whitney Houston 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 Akon 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".
Whitney Houston to Team Up With Leona Lewis?
May 30, 2008 01:05:37To mark her comeback to the musical scene, Whitney Houston prepares something special for her fans. Whitney reportedly is planning to do a duet with current pop sensation Leona Lewis 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.
Britney Spears Set to Battle Whitney Houston in Albums Chart
May 10, 2008 09:05:12It seems that this year's Christmas will be headlined by the battle between two pop divas Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. 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 John Legend, Akon and will.i.am 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.
Whitney Houston Back in Concert With Raspy Voice
April 29, 2008 11:04:43It looks like Whitney Houston 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.
Whitney Houston Feels Sad About Bobby Brown's New Tell-All Autobiography
April 04, 2008 11:04:03Details from Bobby Brown'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 Whitney Houston 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.
Whitney Houston's Comeback Album Aimed for November
February 14, 2008 03:02:49Whitney Houston 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."
Whitney Houston to Comeback at Pre-Grammy Party?
February 08, 2008 10:02:38Words on the street are rive on the planned comeback of Whitney Houston 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.
Whitney Houston's Comeback Performance in Malaysia
December 03, 2007 01:12:52Whitney Houston 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.
Whitney Houston to Make a Come Back in Malaysia
November 21, 2007 04:11:18Off her media frenzy personal life, Whitney Houston has announced a comeback to music. The singer who has separated from husband Bobby Brown 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.
R&B Singer Ray J Coming Out with His 'Sex Machine' Memoir
October 04, 2007 09:10:23
Ray J 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."
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 Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston 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."
Whitney Houston Receives Help from Akon
May 14, 2007 09:05:05
To roll Whitney Houston's career back up the hill, Akon 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."
Bobby Brown Sues Ex-Wife Whitney Houston for Spousal Support and Custody
May 12, 2007 02:05:32
Bobby Brown is broke and thus trying to cash in no matter how and what. The singer sues ex-wife Whitney Houston, 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."
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 Whitney Houston and troubled hubby Bobby Brown 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.
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. Whitney Houston has her divorce to hubby Bobby Brown 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.
John Legend Taps Artists to Enter "Home School"
March 10, 2007 12:03:22
Grammy Award wining John Legend 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 Estelle. 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." Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am is reported to have been working in the studio with Estelle.
Whitney Houston and Ray J Back Together Again?
February 20, 2007 01:02:00
Whitney Houston made it obvious to everyone that it really is over between her and estranged hubby Bobby Brown 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 Ray J, the brother of singer Brandy.
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 Kim Kardashian was leaked online. The pair, who's been dating for several months, created frenzy as they arrived together at Jay-Z's party at Tao nightclub Saturday night Feb 17th.
Has Whitney Houston Found Herself A New Toy Boy?
January 17, 2007 09:01:00
This just in. Whitney Houston 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 Ray J, the younger brother of singer Brandy.
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.
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 Whitney Houston. 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.
Whitney Houston Is Facing Foreclosure
November 16, 2006 03:11:14
Whitney Houston 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.
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, Whitney Houston has filed for divorce from Bobby Brown. 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.
Whitney Houston Filed for Divorce From Bobby Brown
September 14, 2006 09:09:40
Being Mrs. Bobby Brown apparently never comes easy for Whitney Houston. 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.
Houston Has Checked Into Drug Rehab Clinic, Again
April 20, 2006 11:04:31
It is sad to say that veteran pop singer Whitney Houston 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 Bobby Brown had no idea she was having treatment when he returned home from tour in Georgia.
This Year's Winter Olympic Games Performers
February 14, 2006 10:02:55Listed in the line up of performers at this year's Winter Olympic Games among others are Duran Duran and Whitney Houston. Also there are Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli, Anastacia and Ricky Martin.
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.
Brown & Houston's Divorce Rumors Are Wrong
January 23, 2006 01:01:32"The rumors are wrong," so Bobby Brown told People magazine speaking on recent publication claimed he and wife Whitney Houston 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.
Houston & Brown Planning to Divorce?
January 19, 2006 10:01:14The 14-years marriage of notable singer Whitney Houston and husband Bobby Brown 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 Blackstreet at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Tackiest Couples Based on America's Star Magazine
December 20, 2005 10:12:00It's been so long that we don't hear their names make sound in entertainment industry. Though, just now they, Whitney Houston and husband Bobby Brown, 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 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, followed then by Britney Spears and Kevin Federline at No. 3. Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen are voted the 4th, while Jude Law and Sienna Miller are the 5th. As of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson, readers place them at No. 6, one place ahead of Ice-T and Coco at No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in a row are Mischa Barton and Cisco Adler, Paris Hilton and Paris Latsis / Stavros Niarchos III, and Star Jones Reynolds and Al Reynolds.
Singer Whitney Houston Enters Rehab Again
March 24, 2005 09:03:36Singer 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.
Whitney Houston Hospitalized Over Gastroenteritis
February 25, 2005 10:02:15Whitney 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.
