Whitney Houston Discussion

[grouper6]

www.pulsemusic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=artistkz&action=display&thread=92694

Talk is that she has signed on to do 2 new movies and to go back in the studios this June to record.

shooter: can you post your comment in this thread please.

[grouper6]

Re: Whitney Houston-"I Look To You"-Pt4-#1 US WORT
« Reply #1590 on Jan 7, 2011, 7:54am »

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www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/....-113024899.html

Legendary Vocalists Whitney Houston and Kim Burrell Amazed Audience Members with an Inspiring Performance of 'I Look to You.'

Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Chaka Khan, El DeBarge, BeBe Winans, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Kelly Price, LeAndria Johnson, Rance Allen Group, Israel Houghton, VaShawn Mitchell and More United for Gospel Music's Biggest Night.



Heart-Warming, Hand-Clapping, Soul-Stirring Gospel Music Was Ordered as BET Delivered Another Electrifying 'CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL,' Airing Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 P.M.*



It was a night filled with the Holy Spirit and high notes reaching the heavens as audience members rejoiced at the CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL ’11. The two-hour special, premiering Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m., paid tribute to the rich history of gospel music in a unique format that combined today’s leading gospel and secular artists. Hosted by popular comedian, author, game show host and syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey, the inspirational and uplifting presentation packed a powerful punch by some of the industry’s top players.

Taped from the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California, the CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL ’11 had memorable performances by fresh talent alongside current favorites of gospel. Highlights included Byron Cage, Smokie Norful, Kelly Price, and Kathy Taylor coming together for a moving tribute honoring the late “Queen of Gospel,” Albertina Walker, and beloved gospel pioneer Walter Hawkins; Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary debuting the world premiere of their new record; Chaka Khan serenading the crowd with her timeless classic, “Through the Fire”; Grammy-nominated® artist VaShawn Mitchell performing his chart-topping single “Nobody Greater”; James Fortune and FIYA belting out their rousing hit “I Believe”; and ending the night, a surprise performance of “I Look to You” by Kim Burrell and Whitney Houston, which left audience members speechless!

The audience was also treated to performances by SUNDAY BEST alums LeAndria Johnson, Y’Anna Crawley and Jessica Reedy alongside R&B songstress Kelly Price, Howard Hewett, Earnest Pugh, Rance Allen Group, Chante Moore, Myron Butler, Jonathan Nelson and Purpose, Israel Houghton, and Beverly Crawford with Dr. Bobby Jones and the Spirit of David Choir.

CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL ’11 is a BET Networks Production. Stephen Hill, BET’s president of music programming, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, BET’s vice president of specials, and Geovanni Brewer will executive produce the telecast.

[grouper6]

gip3.smugmug.com/Events/BET-Celeb....123479480_pvAyY

pics of Whitney a BET COG Dec 11, 2010

[Nick]

Good to know that the next album is already in the planning stages.

[Nick]

Shooter's post from the old thread:

2011

She's signed on for 2 new movies and she's going back into the studio this June.

[Epic Fail]

Jan 16, 2011 18:31:18 GMT -5 Nick said:

Shooter's post from the old thread:

2011

She's signed on for 2 new movies and she's going back into the studio this June.

source?

[Bojangles]

Jan 16, 2011 22:35:13 GMT -5 Epic Fail said:

Jan 16, 2011 18:31:18 GMT -5 Nick said:

Shooter's post from the old thread:

2011

She's signed on for 2 new movies and she's going back into the studio this June.

source?

So far, just www.thatgrapejuice.com and some guy on twitter who claims that Kim Burrell told him that herself, or something.

[Cautionme11/16]

I'm really excited about the movies. I think she's a singer who could've had an extraordinary career in acting!

[Nick]

Following the Platinum success of Whitney Houston’s comeback effort ‘I Look To You’, reliable word has it that the legendary diva is soon set to return to the studio to record its follow-up.


According to our good friends over at Middle Child Promotions, the singer has earmarked June this year to return to the studio to lay down vocals for what will serve as her 8th studio album.

As well as a return to recording, Houston 46, is said to have US television special still ‘on the table’, and has also apparently signed on for two movies. Although, the much hyped ‘Waiting To Exhale’ sequel ‘Getting To Happy’ is interestingly neither of them. The ‘Million Dollar Bill’ singer and her team are still in negations with the movie’s producers - despite the rest of the cast (including Angela Bassett) having already signed on.

In any case, it appears the masses will be seeing a lot of Ms. Houston this year through to next.

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Granted such news is welcome, it serves as somewhat bitter-sweet for yours truly; as ‘I Look To You’ still boasts (potential) hit singles in abundance (‘For The Lovers’, ‘I Got You’, ‘Worth It’). Still, with the campaign clearly over months ago, I guess it’s simply a case of “on to the next one”; which may in actuality bode better for Whitney in the long run.

After all, despite the success of the aforementioned, one cannot shy away from the drama which went down in tandem (see: tour, questionable vocal showings etc).

Yet, with many close to camp Houston attesting to her now being in better vocal and physical shape than she has been in a long while, this new project may be what she needs to silence the naysayers and regain some of the steam lost towards the end of the last round. Time will tell…

Randomness: Now Whitney has got through the perfunctory ‘I have overcome’ angle with the last LP (industry politics), raise your hand if you’re hoping for gutsier, more diva-esque material (ala ‘It’s Not Right, But It’s Ok’) on this new album? I sure know I am…

[Adonis the DemiGod!]

Why is Whitney going back into the studio? She can't sing.

[Bojangles]

Jan 17, 2011 10:43:39 GMT -5 Adonis the DemiGod! said:

Why is Whitney going back into the studio? She can't sing.

Troll.

Who's your favs? Because I know she sings better than them, even now. *facepalm*

[Bojangles]

This is who wrote about it on twitter


To all of #TeamNippy, Whitney heads back into the studio in June to start on the next album has officially signed for to do 2 new movies!
3:42 PM Jan 15th via ÜberTwitter

@mariahrocks0716 I don't joke about Nippy news lol

chimier @marlin6 Getting To Happy isn't one of them....that one is still in negotiations, so she hasn't declined...just workin things out.

chimier @marlin6 Kim Burrell shared the info with a of mine.


twitter.com/YaBoyTerrell

[Deleted]

This is exxxciting

Jan 17, 2011 11:35:56 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

*facepalm*

You're beautiful even with that red handmark on your forehead.

Top 10 Whitney stans per post count in last thread (GOATS are bolded):

Bojangles 676
grouper6 368
Tanisha Thomas. 43
H00d:P 35
Epic Fail 29
K-Row b!tch 27
colson 22
BeysusReigns. 21
HolidayGuy 19
I came here to have a party 18

#s0srry Tanisha can't be here to witness the birth of a new era

[#LisaRinna]

Jan 17, 2011 14:25:58 GMT -5 @tonyaharding said:

Top 10 Whitney stans per post count in last thread (GOATS are bolded):

Bojangles 676
H00d:P 35
BeysusReigns. 21

We love us some Nippy!

[#LisaRinna]

I seriously hope one of the movies is the WTE sequel and that she'll be on the soundtrack.

[Bojangles]

Jan 17, 2011 14:25:58 GMT -5 @tonyaharding said:

This is exxxciting

Jan 17, 2011 11:35:56 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

*facepalm*

You're beautiful even with that red handmark on your forehead.

Top 10 Whitney stans per post count in last thread (GOATS are bolded):

Bojangles 676
grouper6 368
Tanisha Thomas. 43
H00d:P 35
Epic Fail 29
K-Row b!tch 27
colson 22
BeysusReigns. 21
HolidayGuy 19
I came here to have a party 18

#s0srry Tanisha can't be here to witness the birth of a new era

Excuse me, but where is Tanisha? ???

[Deleted]

Jan 17, 2011 14:42:59 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Excuse me, but where is Tanisha? ???

Ch... I stopped checking for her (pause - that would mean I ever started) the day she called me something to the effect of "cute but old." However, I understand she was banned (bwahahah). Also~believe it or not~she was a maaaaaaaaaan.

[Bojangles]

Jan 17, 2011 15:00:23 GMT -5 @tonyaharding said:

Jan 17, 2011 14:42:59 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Excuse me, but where is Tanisha? ???

Ch... I stopped checking for her (pause - that would mean I ever started) the day she called me something to the effect of "cute but old." However, I understand she was banned (bwahahah). Also~believe it or not~she was a maaaaaaaaaan.

The last bit isn't the least bit shocking.

[Deleted]

Jan 17, 2011 15:01:55 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

The last bit isn't the least bit shocking.

There were several alleged female posters revealed to "push weight" around the same time last year.

Everyone vote "Queen of the Night" for Best Queen Song.

[Bojangles]

I just saw a stan's random thought of the day

WHITNEY HOUSTON IS A THE MOST SPECTACULAR ENTITY IN THE UNIVERSE.

I wonder what she's doing now... Is she reading a movie script? Is she doing vocal exercices? Is she listening to demos of new songs? Whatever she's up to, one thing is certain, she's a divine Goddess. Whitney Houston is amazing, stunning and incredible.

Whitney Houston is life itself.

Whitney Houston...

[SHOOTER]

Producers are already starting to submit work for her next round of recording. She definitely wants to work with R. Kelly again.

[Bojangles]

Jan 17, 2011 17:23:00 GMT -5 SHOOTER said:

Producers are already starting to submit work for her next round of recording. She definitely wants to work with R. Kelly again.

OMG. You have some inside scoop?

[Bojangles]

Look - you're not Whitney, OK?

Troy L. Smith • Staff writer • January 17, 2011


There's a moment that happens at least once during every episode of American Idol. Just as host Ryan Seacrest announces the song one unlucky (or stupid) contestant is about to sing, you sit at home on your couch, rolling your eyes.

We realize before they even open their mouths that the contestant is about to destroy one of our favorite songs and nothing — not Seacrest or one of Randy Jackson's "Dawg" references — can stop them.

American Idol is a singing competition, but more specifically it's a glorified karaoke contest. The best contestants — the Adam Lamberts, Kelly Clarksons and Carrie Underwoods — make us forget that.

If you're not one of the best contestants, keep it simple. To help out this year's contestants, here's a list of songs to avoid at all costs.


Any Whitney Houston song. At first, I wasn't going to ban every Whitney Houston song. However, one look at her hits and it's clear: Contestants, stay away. The difference between Whitney and Mariah is that many of Mariah's songs revolve around a simple, radio-friendly element that gives contestants a chance to make the song their own. But Whitney owns every song she's ever sung. Tackling songs like "I Have Nothing," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" or "Saving All My Love for You" is pure Idol suicide.

[Bojangles]

Looks like Whitney will definately attend the Pre-Grammys and/or Grammys this year!


Krissy just tweeted this:

"Can't wait 2 head t2 my good 'ole' sunshinestate! #CaliforniaCountdown! Doing the grammy's this year! How excited are you guys?!(; #NBL2ALL!"

[spooky21]

Jan 18, 2011 1:01:35 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Any Whitney Houston song. At first, I wasn't going to ban every Whitney Houston song. However, one look at her hits and it's clear: Contestants, stay away. The difference between Whitney and Mariah is that many of Mariah's songs revolve around a simple, radio-friendly element that gives contestants a chance to make the song their own. But Whitney owns every song she's ever sung. Tackling songs like "I Have Nothing," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" or "Saving All My Love for You" is pure Idol suicide.

Shouldn't it be the other way around. Far more contestants attempt Whitney songs than Mariah.

While they may never match her tone or diction, Whitney's straight forward and bombastic approach to singing is easier for belters to attempt than Mariah's vocal gymnastics and vocal scaling.

Neither artist can be imitated, but I would argue that it is far harder to sing like Mariah than it is to sing like Whitney.

[Cautionme11/16]

Anyone familiar with the producer named Focus? He's not a big name at all, but his father was a member of Chic, and he producers some pretty hot stuff. It would be hot if he worked with Whitney. She would go in on one of his slower produced tracks.

[Bojangles]

Jan 18, 2011 8:09:19 GMT -5 spooky21 said:

Jan 18, 2011 1:01:35 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Any Whitney Houston song. At first, I wasn't going to ban every Whitney Houston song. However, one look at her hits and it's clear: Contestants, stay away. The difference between Whitney and Mariah is that many of Mariah's songs revolve around a simple, radio-friendly element that gives contestants a chance to make the song their own. But Whitney owns every song she's ever sung. Tackling songs like "I Have Nothing," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" or "Saving All My Love for You" is pure Idol suicide.

Shouldn't it be the other way around. Far more contestants attempt Whitney songs than Mariah.

While they may never match her tone or diction, Whitney's straight forward and bombastic approach to singing is easier for belters to attempt than Mariah's vocal gymnastics and vocal scaling.

Neither artist can be imitated, but I would argue that it is far harder to sing like Mariah than it is to sing like Whitney.

Those contestants always try to sing Whitney (& Mariah) and 98% fail miserably.

As far as everything else about what's harder to sing, that's really based on opinions and the contestant's singing abilities.

[Bojangles]

It is the start of 2011, and we are starting to see just a nip of what is to come of our favorite diva this year; Whitney Houston. We recently received news that Whitney will start recording a new album this summer, and the diva has signed on to do 2 films. But this latest rumor will be a special treat if true: Whitney is set to honor Dolly Parton at this year’s Grammy Awards In Los Angeles according to a VERY solid source. No word on if Whitney will actually perform (though that will be icing on the cake), but the source did say she will definitely honor Dolly Parton at the Grammys this year.

As you may know, Dolly Parton will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award this year, and who better to honor her than the woman who help bring her song (I Will Always Love You), to new heights as the biggest selling single of all time. Parton will be honored alongside Julie Andrews on February 12, 2011, and will be formally acknowledged the next day at the Grammy Awards Ceremony.

thewhitneyvault.ch/2011/01/19/whitney-to-honor-dolly-parton-at-this-year-grammy-awards/

[Bojangles]

Just rumors of course, but you never know how true it may be.




Is Whitney Houston returning to the big screen? Well, if super producer/director Tyler Perry has anything to say about it, the answer is Yes!

According to an inside source, Whitney screen tested for Tyler personally in hopes of landing the lead role of a Jazz singer in Tyler’s next film “A Jazz Man’s Blues.” Word is the role may have originally been meant for Diana Ross, but once that fell through, Tyler rewrote the role specifically hoping to get Whitney to come on board. The film will reportedly be set in the 1940s and will feature Ben Kingsley as Whitney’s love interest.

As many of you well know, Whitney had an amazing movie career during the 90’s. The Pop diva’s films, “The Bodyguard,” “Waiting to Exhale” and “The Preacher’s Wife” have reportedly grossed over 300 million dollars worldwide and the singer’s soundtrack to “The Bodyguard” is still the largest selling soundtrack in history, thanks in part to Whitney’s amazing rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.”

[Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815...]

Jan 18, 2011 8:09:19 GMT -5 spooky21 said:

Jan 18, 2011 1:01:35 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Any Whitney Houston song. At first, I wasn't going to ban every Whitney Houston song. However, one look at her hits and it's clear: Contestants, stay away. The difference between Whitney and Mariah is that many of Mariah's songs revolve around a simple, radio-friendly element that gives contestants a chance to make the song their own. But Whitney owns every song she's ever sung. Tackling songs like "I Have Nothing," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" or "Saving All My Love for You" is pure Idol suicide.

Shouldn't it be the other way around. Far more contestants attempt Whitney songs than Mariah.

While they may never match her tone or diction, Whitney's straight forward and bombastic approach to singing is easier for belters to attempt than Mariah's vocal gymnastics and vocal scaling.

Neither artist can be imitated, but I would argue that it is far harder to sing like Mariah than it is to sing like Whitney.

I totally agree with spooky. I always noticed far more people attempt to sing Whitney(with few succeeding) than they do Mariah. Hardly anyone tries to tackle a Mariah song. Mariah makes it impossible with her abilities. #truefax, just saying.

Jan 18, 2011 1:03:07 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Krissy just tweeted this:

"Can't wait 2 head t2 my good 'ole' sunshinestate! #CaliforniaCountdown! Doing the grammy's this year! How excited are you guys?!(; #NBL2ALL!"

Doesn't she know that the sunshine state is Florida, not Cali.


Anyhow, can't wait to find out more on her two roles, plus album collabo's, that exciting!
Here's hoping both Whitney and MC release albums around the same time for some fun DIVA friendly competition.