In 2015, Lifetime premiered the biographical film Whitney, which mentions that Whitney Houston was named after prominent television actress Whitney Blake, the mother of Meredith Baxter, star of the television series Family Ties. He said, "First, it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now, the magnificent Whitney Houston." [390][391] Similarly, she was ranked as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" by VH1 in September 2010. Whitney also gained insight into the media world as her father, John Russell Houston, was an . Her death wasan eerie repeat of her mothers death. In 1990, Whitney took part in Arista Records' 15th anniversary gala, which was an AIDS benefit, where she sang "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Greatest Love of All" and, with cousin Dionne Warwick, "That's What Friends Are For". The young lady had to stand uncowed in the locker room of macho rock. According to the U.K . Thread starter lva3461. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Okay? Aretha Franklin said, "It's so stunning and unbelievable. Through her father, she is a great-great-granddaughter of Jeremiah Burke Sanderson, an American abolitionist and advocate for the civil and educational rights of black Americans. In 1991, Bobby proposed marriage to Whitney and the couple married at Houston's estate on July 18, 1992. When the singer died in February 2012, Bobbi was named as the sole beneficiary of her mother's estate. When asked if she had forgiven him, the pop diva said absolutely before explaining why. 2021, 7:00 AM. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen. 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. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [386] She also holds the record for the most WMAs won in a single year, winning five awards at the sixth World Music Awards in 1994.[387]. [19] Houston was raised a Baptist but admitted to being exposed to the Pentecostal church as well. Pat Houston first met [] [57] Houston's performance of the song during the Grammy telecast later earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. [118], With the massive commercial success of her music, film offers poured in, including offers to work with Robert De Niro, Quincy Jones and Spike Lee, but Houston never felt the time was right. Because he failed to show up in court twice, he was found in contempt of the order and the judgment was made "by default. [264] On May 21, 2012, "Celebrate", the last song Houston recorded with Sparks, premiered at RyanSeacrest.com. Instead she was with someone who, like her, wanted to party. I do believe her life would have turned out differently, Cissy writes. Her publicist stated, "Whitney has been under stress due to family matters and when she is under stress she doesn't eat. "She was a brilliant performer and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings. You can't hide that fact."[25]. The quiet storm R&B ballad was later covered by fellow singer Stephanie Mills. This is standard procedure at these events. Coming to the U.S. a British import via the Hip Hop movement, Monie Love found herself amidst the cream of the crop within the rap community. Then, Gary opens up about how their mother, Cissy Houston, is doing after the death of her only daughter. My father was sickly at the time, he was in the hospital, she said. A month after news of the lawsuit made headlines in October 2002, Houston told Diana . She was one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen after becoming a teen model in 1981. BOBBY Brown's son, Bobby Brown Jr. has died aged 28 - five years after the singer lost his daughter Bobbi Kristina. In another room, there was a big, framed photo of [Whitney] but someone had cut [her] head out. [256] On January 16, she received The BET Honors Award for Entertainer citing her lifetime achievements spanning over 25 years in the industry. Her godmother was singer Darlene Love[15] and Franklin was considered an "honorary aunt". [161], In 1995, Houston starred alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon in her second film, Waiting to Exhale, a motion picture about four African-American women struggling with relationships. [410], Houston donated all of the earnings from her 1991 Super Bowl XXV performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" sales to Gulf War servicemen and their families. Whitney Houston's Brother Goes to Heaven. Days after the death of his ex-wife, Bobby appeared at Whitney's memorial service, but was asked to leave by the family's security. When news broke back in 2012 that Whitney Houston had died due to a drug overdose, many people speculated that it was Bobby Brown who introduced her to narcotics. She was a true musician. [362] However, during the world tour that followed the release of I Look to You, "YouTube videos surfaced, showing [Houston's] voice cracking, seemingly unable to hold the notes she was known for". Whitney Houston's daughter died as a result of immersion in water and drug intoxication, medical records show. The half-brother of Bobby's child with Whitney Houston, Bobbi - who passed away in 2015 at 22 - was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, sources told TMZ. She became one of the first women of color to appear on the cover of a fashion magazine when she appeared on the cover of Seventeen. [42] Rolling Stone magazine praised Houston, calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years" while The New York Times called the album "an impressive, musically conservative showcase for an exceptional vocal talent". 2,021 53. Michael Houston told Winfrey that he was the first person Whitney ever did drugs with, not the singer's ex-husband Bobby Brown. She chose the role because she saw the film as "a breakthrough for the image of black women because it presents them both as professionals and as caring mothers". Bobby Brown is opening up on the latest episode of "Red Table Talk" on Facebook Watch about the drug-related deaths of his . Five years after the loss of Bobbi Kristina, Bobby's son, Bobby Jr. was found dead in his Los Angeles home on November 18, 2020. So, why did Houston file a lawsuit against the singer, and did she ever find it in her heart to forgive him? Whitney Houston mother Cissy Houston TV Interview on The View 1 year after Whitney's death. She was 14 when her parents divorced and Whitney gained custody. The album sold six million copies worldwide and scored hit singles with "I Believe in You and Me" and "Step by Step", becoming the largest selling gospel album of all time. [226] Within weeks, Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was re-released after the September 11 attacks, with the proceeds donated to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Fraternal Order of Police. 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. [241], Houston gave her first interview in seven years in September 2009, appearing on Oprah Winfrey's season premiere. It is the first documentary authorized by Houston's estate. You can hear 'The Icon' Monie Love every Saturday 6pm on Sirius XM radio with her show Ladies First that is now approaching it's 7th year running on the satellite network. [13] Both of Houston's parents were African-American. Houston's third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990), yielded two Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles: "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "All the Man That I Need". News. [195][206] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries. Entertainment Weekly reported that Brown, 53, and his . All three featured live interviews with people who had known Houston, including those that had worked with her, along with some of her peers in the music industry. [272][273], Two days later, on February 11, Houston was found unconscious in Suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton, submerged in the bathtub. [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. In addition to all of this, Monie Love is now the career mom with a total of four children ranging in age from 23,17,11 with the youngest coming in at 6yrs old. I know that, per E! 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Whitney is 'the Voice' because she worked for it. 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 . With 20 million copies sold it became the best-selling single of all time by a female solo artist. Brown was asked point-blank if he believes there was "foul play" involved in Houston's death. [245] Houston also acknowledged to Oprah that her drug use had continued after rehabilitation and that at one point, her mother obtained a court order and the assistance of law enforcement to press her into receiving further drug treatment. Monie recently sat on a panel for Emancipation Day in DC with Chuck D and MC Hammer for Centric TV. Stephen Holden of The New York Times said that Houston "revitalized the tradition of strong gospel-oriented pop-soul singing". [181] The film is notable for its multi-racial cast and non-stereotypical message. But leading up to her accidental drowning, Whitney had battled addiction . In a 1993 interview with Rolling Stone, Houston remarked that "people know who Whitney Houston is I'm black. People were trying to get money from him. In the UK, the dance-funk song "Someone for Me", which failed to chart, was the first single while "All at Once" was in such European countries as the Netherlands and Belgium, where the song reached the top five on the singles charts, respectively.[45]. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Whitney was just 48 when she passed away in 2012. The family moved to East Orange, New Jersey following the summer of 1967 Newark riots. Bobby Brown believes he knows the person responsible for the deaths of his ex-wife and daughter. She sang live, but the microphone was turned off. [372] The New York Times stated that "Houston was a major catalyst for a movement within black music that recognized the continuity of soul, pop, jazz and gospel vocal traditions". [135][136] Houston won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1994 for "I Will Always Love You". [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". She was often hours late for interviews, photo shoots and rehearsals, she canceled concerts and talk-show appearances and there were reports of erratic behavior. [299], Houston's former husband, Bobby Brown, was reported to be "in and out of crying fits" after receiving the news. [426][427], 19631984: Early life, family and career beginnings. [274][275] Beverly Hills paramedics arrived about 3:30pm, found Houston unresponsive, and performed CPR. You pay me the money that you owe me. Houston also enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry. The lyrical themes in her recordings are mainly about love, social, religious and feminism. Joined Jan 3, 2011 Messages 91 Reactions 156 1 Alleybux 192,468 Feb 6, 2021 #1 Didn't see this posted yet . [332], In 2019, Houston and Kygo's version of "Higher Love" was released as a single. On February 11, 2012, Houston accidentally drowned in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, with heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors. During a recent episode of "Red Table Talk," the singer opened up about some of the tragedies he's experienced over the years. For that project, she contributed the ballad "Memories", a cover of a song by Hugh Hopper of Soft Machine. Nick and a guest were at the home when she was found unconscious. [172] Later that year, Houston's children's charity organization was awarded a VH1 Honor for all the charitable work. 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. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Her death derailed production, which would have begun in 2002.[260][261][262]. and said of Houston: "When I first heard her, I called Clive Davis and said, 'You finally found the greatest singer I've ever heard in my life. [414] Her participation at the 1988 Freedomfest performance in London (for a then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela) grabbed the attention of other musicians and the media.[415]. [330][331] In 2017, the 25th anniversary reissue of The Bodyguard (soundtrack)I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguardwas released by Legacy Recordings. In September 2004, she gave a surprise performance at the World Music Awards in a tribute to long-time friend Clive Davis. [173], In 1996, Houston starred in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. Months later, The Sun learned Bobby Jr., who was 28 at the time, died after consuming a deadly mix of alcohol,cocaineand fentanyl. Houston holds the record for the most American Music Awards received in a single year by a woman with eight wins in 1994 (overall tied with Michael Jackson). [248] When Winfrey asked Houston if she was drug-free, Houston responded, "'Yes, ma'am. In addition, Houston became an activist for the fight against HIV and AIDS during the first decade of the AIDS epidemic. "Hope opens his home to U.S. troops". Whitney Houston's Brother Has Died. [154], Following the success of The Bodyguard, Houston embarked on another expansive global tour (The Bodyguard World Tour) in 199394. Since her death, there have been a lot of questions over Whitney Houston's net worth and who inherited her estate after she died. Houston recorded and co-produced, with Mervyn Warren, the film's accompanying gospel soundtrack. "[293] Dolly Parton, whose song "I Will Always Love You" was covered by Houston, said, "I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. "[358], Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. [279] Among those who performed at the funeral were Stevie Wonder (rewritten version of "Ribbon in the Sky" and "Love's in Need of Love Today"), CeCe Winans ("Don't Cry" and "Jesus Loves Me"), Alicia Keys ("Send Me an Angel"), Kim Burrell (rewritten version of "A Change Is Gonna Come") and R. Kelly ("I Look to You"). Upon its release, Just Whitney received mixed reviews. After his death, Houstons business associate, John Skinner, pursued the lawsuit against the singer. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked her second on their list of the greatest singers of all time. Picture: Getty. I don't want to be in a hotel room when there's someone you admire who's tragically lost their life four floors up. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2020. [217], In August 2001, Houston signed one of the biggest record deals in music history, with Arista/BMG. Father of Whitney. The show was a benefit concert that raised a quarter of a million dollars for the United Negro College Fund. [145], The album became the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. She is the first and only black artist to have three Diamond-certified albums. But in 2015, Brown died after months in a medically induced coma. 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. Celebrity Alley - Celebrity News and Gossip. [23], On February 18, 1978, a fourteen-year-old Houston made her non-church performance debut at Manhattan's Town Hall singing the Broadway standard, "Tomorrow" from the musical, Annie, receiving her first standing ovation. [280][281], The performances were interspersed with hymns by the church choir and remarks by Clive Davis, Houston's record producer; Kevin Costner; Rickey Minor, her music director; her cousin, Dionne Warwick; and Ray Watson, her security guard for the past 11 years. She was the owner of a yellow gold Rolex lady watch, which was designed with gold and diamond. [38] The label wanted to make sure no other label signed her away and Davis wanted to ensure he had the right material and producers for her debut album. On January 11, 2000, while traveling with Brown, airport security guards discovered half an ounce of marijuana in Houston's handbag at Keahole-Kona International Airport in Hawaii, but she departed before authorities could arrive. [98][99][100][101] Dan Klores, a spokesman for Houston, said: "This is not a Milli Vanilli thing. Her elder brother, Michael, was a songwriter, and her elder maternal half-brother is former basketball player and singer Gary Garland. He was hospitalized for approximately seven hours before he passed away. [24][33] The offers, however, were turned down by her mother because Cissy wanted Houston to finish school. The late Michael K. WilliamsWilliams sealed his status as one . [278], An invitation-only memorial service was held for Houston on February 18, 2012, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. [376], Houston is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with more than 200 million records sold worldwide. Gary Houston Reveals How His Family Is Coping After Whitney Houston's Death. [308][309], In June 2012, the year's McDonald's Gospelfest in Newark was dedicated as a tribute to Houston. Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd conducted the interview. Moments after news of her death emerged, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News all broke from their regularly scheduled programming to dedicate time to non-stop coverage of Houston's death. [373][374][375] She is also recognized as one of the most influential R&B artists in history. [162] After opening at number one and grossing $67million in the US at the box office and $81million worldwide,[163] it proved that a movie primarily targeting a black audience can cross over to success, while paving the way for other all-black movies such as How Stella Got Her Groove Back and the Tyler Perry movies that became popular in the 2000s. [21] Houston would be taught how to sing throughout her adolescence by her mother Cissy. My husband's brother for many years was business partner with Whitney Houston's half-brother John in Washington, DC. [217] In 2019, Crawford said she had left after Houston declined to seek help for her drug dependency. The case report from LAPD read: "In the hours prior to being found unresponsive he had consumed tequila and snorted cocaine and Percocet.". Following the successful airing of "How Will I Know" on MTV, Houston became a regular presence on the channel as it slowly began changing its programming from rock to a more pop-R&B-dance hybrid playlist, along with artists such as Madonna and Janet Jackson. Gill said that there "are few, if any, Jackson imitators on today's TV talent shows, but every other contestant is a Whitney wannabe, desperately attempting to emulate that wondrous combination of vocal effects the flowing melisma, the soaring mezzo-soprano confidence, the tremulous fluttering that carried the ends of lines into realms of higher yearning". Though he originally wanted Houston to record the entire album, she declined. "U2, Bon Jovi were top concert acts of 1987". [11][12] She also had an elder paternal half-brother, John III. She won the award for Best Music Video for her single "I Look to You". [257] Houston also performed the song "I Look to You" on the 2011 BET Celebration of Gospel, with gospeljazz singer Kim Burrell, held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. [352] In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Houston as the second greatest singer of all time, stating, "The standard-bearer for R&B vocals, Whitney Houston possessed a soprano that was as powerful as it was tender. This is someone who sang backup for Chaka Khan when she was only 17. Houston contributed backing vocals for Khan and Lou Rawls on their respective albums, Naughty and Shades of Blue. [79] Over 72,000 people attended Wembley Stadium and over a billion people tuned in worldwide as the rock concert raised over $1million for charities while bringing awareness to apartheid. [384], Houston won numerous accolades, including 2 Emmy Awards, 8 Grammy Awards (including two Grammy Hall of Fame honors), 14 World Music Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards (31 Billboard awards in all) and 22 American Music Awards. And knowing Whitney I don't believe that she would have said 'the show must go on.' 071 "50 Greatest Women of the Video Era", "Who Will Come Out On Top Of VH1's 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time? [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. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime. I mean, you know, don't think I don't have desires for it. "She's in the early stages of dementia," a source told Radar Online. [307] Houston was also featured, alongside other recently deceased figures from the film industry, in the In Memoriam montage at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. From every run to every crescendoshe was in tune with what she could do with her voice and it's not something simple for a singereven a very talented oneto achieve. [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.. [208] Along with the album, an accompanying VHS and DVD was released featuring the music videos to Houston's greatest hits, as well as several hard-to-find live performances including her 1983 debut on The Merv Griffin Show and interviews. [51] The album would later be certified 14 platinum for sales of 14 million units alone in the United States, while selling over 22million copies worldwide. [70], At the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988, Houston was nominated for three awards, including Album of the Year. [27][28] Along with being best friends, Crawford would become a roommate and executive assistant. Whitney Houston: As I Am: Directed by Finlay Bald. [94], I'm Your Baby Tonight contained several hits: the first two singles, "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "All the Man That I Need" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; "Miracle" peaked at number nine; "My Name Is Not Susan" peaked in the top twenty; "I Belong to You" reached the top ten of the US R&B chart and garnered Houston a Grammy nomination; and the sixth single, the Stevie Wonder duet "We Didn't Know", reached the R&B top twenty. . Houston was initially offered the role of Cinderella in 1993, but other projects intervened. Diamond. Rolling Stone and USA Today called her rendition a tour-de-force. Distract me from him, she continued. The album was certified 7 Platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of seven million copies. "Album Review: Whitney Houston's 'I Look To You'". It offered medical assistance to sick and homeless children, fought to prevent child abuse, taught children to read, created inner-city parks and playgrounds and granted college scholarships, including one to the Juilliard School. It was a performance that likely would've made Whitney Houston proud. Nick Gordon, who dated Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's only child, Bobbi Kristina, was 30-years-old. [3][4] She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Saving All My Love for You" in 1985 to "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in 1988. The medical examiners office said it was unclear if Bobbis death was accidental or intentional. 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