March 6, 2010
WHITNEY STILL HAVING FUN
Whitney Houston has had the last laugh. Whitney, performing at the Plenary Theatre tonight, said she did not read poison reviews for her shows in Sydney and Brisbane. Instead, she reminded herself of her bloodline – a gospel star mother, Cissy, and pop star aunt, Dionne Warwick. "I am proud to be part of royalty, as far as my family is concerned", Whitney said last night.
It was a fun, upbeat show in which Whitney joked about amateur video ("I`m going to be all YouTube tomorrow, huh?") and media ("you have bad press people here, right?"). She also laughed about reports her iconic voice is not what it used to be. "If you want to sing along, please be in the correct key – that`s all I ask", she told the crowd.
Whitney was also hip to George Michael`s geography gaffe last week, in which he mistook Melbourne for Sydney. "Sometimes, we travel so much, we don`t know which city we`re in", Whitney said. "Ease up on George".
Whitney leaves Melbourne on Sunday. Source: Herald Sun
March 4, 2010
WHITNEY SURPRISES BOBBI KRISTINA FOR BIRTHDAY
To celebrate the birthday of daughter Bobbi Kristina, Whitney brought the teen on stage to sing her favourite song – in front of thousands of concert-goers in Adelaide, Australia.
Whitney, 46, serenaded Bobbi Kristina, who turned 17, with the song "Who Would Imagine A King" from the "Preacher`s Wife", which is apparently one of the youngster`s favourites. Check out the
touching performance, as well as Whitney`s rendition of the "Greatest Love Of All".
March 2, 2010
WHITNEY CHARMS AUSTRALIAN FANS
Whitney has battled some less than flattering press during her Australian tour, but she was divine rather than a diva when she met fans after her sold-out Melbourne concert.
Whitney happily posed for photographs with Rob Burgio and his sister-in-law Gessie Burgio as she settled in for a post-show meal at Radii at the Park Hyatt on Monday. "She was absolutely lovely and her concert was fantastic", Rob said. "She was delightful, friendly and very obliging to have a pic with us."
Source: Herald Sun
February 27, 2010
WHITNEY PERFORMING AT HUNTER VALLEY
February 24, 2010
PICTURES FROM WHITNEY`S SYDNEY CONCERT
February 22, 2010
WHITNEY DENIES ILLNESS RUMOURS
A representative for Whitney has denied rumours that the star is in ill health. Recent reports claimed that the singer was in a fragile condition on her world tour, but a spokesperson called the stories "rubbish" and "ridiculous".
According to the National Enquirer, the 46-year-old was urged to postpone upcoming live dates after a string of health problems in recent months.
February 19, 2010
WHITNEY KNOWS HOW TO WIN A FIGHT
But, tonight at Saitama Arena, near Tokyo, her foe is proving to be a formidable challenger. Whitney, a superstar who triumphed over an abusive marriage and drug addiction, is battling an air conditioner. "I can`t do air conditioning", she explains later, in a humidified dressing room. "It takes my top (vocal range) out". To prove it, Whitney unleashes a high note, which, minutes earlier, a cooling system almost silenced. "It`s back now because there is moisture and the air is warm - oh yes", she grins brightly, "it`s back".
Whitney has also returned to centre stage, for the first time in 10 years. She has every reason to smile. Her latest album, "I Look To You", and tour, "Nothin' But Love", are about strength, optimism, gratitude and love. "My intention is – I want the people to feel that it`s coming from my heart", Whitney says. "At one point in time, I almost decided that I didn`t want to be in it anymore. The music had changed, the industry had changed, the quality had changed. And I didn`t like it". However, Houston felt encouraged by two things – supporters pleading for her to get back in the game and a new generation of powerhouse singers. "Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce – they stirred my curiosity about coming back and making a record. But that`s only one part of the industry", Whitney says firmly. "To actually sing, perform and have people come to hear a real voice, a God-given gift, is really important to me". Whitney pulls no punches in her opinion of how the game lacks quality. "It`s almost like we were dealing with an industry that had turned to soft porn", she says. "Instead of listening to a voice, an instrument, a gift from God, we had to watch people take off their clothes constantly. It left nothing to the imagination, nothing you could long for. You couldn`t say, 'Oh, that song, that melody, that voice'". She does not name the offenders, but in citing Aguilera, Hudson and Knowles as inspirations, her hit list is obvious.
There is one polite request for this interview: no personal questions, please. Whitney feels she gave everything about her emotional torment with former husband Bobby Brown, and their drug dependence, to US broadcaster Oprah Winfrey last year. She feels nothing but love on this tour. Backstage, it is free from drama, extravagance and hangers-on. Whitney`s older brother Gary, is a backing vocalist on the tour. His wife, Patricia, co-manages Whitney. "It keeps me happy, supported", Whitney says. "I don`t have the weight of bull.... for lack of a better word. I don`t have the worry about marriage and this and that. As you become older, you have the wisdom to know the difference". Whitney says family and faith are the reasons for her renewed success. "My faith in god is true to me. It helped me in my life", she says. "Everything else I could have experienced failed. Marriage, whatever else I`d been doing, failed. It was not solid. But my faith stayed solid. It helped me get through tough times". Those trials and how Whitney overcame them, are raised, lyrically, in the tour`s opening songs, "For The Lovers", "I Look To You", and "Nothin' But Love".
Whitney`s show is divided into acts – vibrant new cuts, snapshots from the past decade, acoustic versions of her power ballads, a standout gospel moment and dance floor finale. It is sexy and sophisticated, playful and passionate, classy and classic – a reminder of Whitney`s power as interpreter and performer. Her voice – smooth, husky and, at times, raw and intense – is still on point. "It`s grown up", she says of her voice, which the Los Angeles Times once called a "national treasure". "It`s the voice of a grown woman that`s had ups and downs".
Whitney performs at Rod Laver Arena on March 1 and the Plenary on March 6. Source: Sunday Herald Sun
February 11, 2010
WHITNEY HAS 'NOTHIN' BUT LOVE' FOR JAPAN
Whitney showed exactly why she`s the living legend she is when she took the stage for her "Nothin' But Love" tour in Saitama, Japan.
She delighted fans by performing songs from her extensive catalog of music that included her new hit singles "Million Dollar Bill", "I Didn`t Know My Own Strength" and classics like "How Will I
Know" and "I Will Always Love You".
Whitney`s "Nothin' But Love" tour kicked off in Seoul, South Korea earlier this week and has since moved on to Saitama, Japan where she`s been performing a series of shows at the Saitama Super
Arena. She`ll stay there until February 14th and then move on to Osaka on the 17th for another round of shows.
February 6, 2010
WHITNEY KICKED OFF HER WORLD TOUR IN SEOUL
Whitney kicked off her first world concert tour in 10 years in Seoul, Saturday evening. Approximately 11,000 fans flocked to Olympic Gym #1, Olympic Park for a chance to see the six-time Grammy winner perform in Korea for the first time, as part of her "Nothin' But Love'' 2010 world tour.
THE SETLIST
I`m Every Woman (Intro)
01. For The Lovers
02. Nothin' But Love
03. I Didn`t Know My Own Strength
04. My Love Is Your Love
05. Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
06. If I Told You That
07. It`s Not Right But It`s Okay
COSTUME CHANGE
"One Moment In Time" video montage on screen
"For The Love Of You" performed by Gary Garland Houston
"Saving All My Love For You" intro by the band
"Queen Of The Night" performed by two background singers
09. "Acoustic Love Medley"
* Missing You
* Saving All My Love For You
* Greatest Love Of All
* All At Once
* I Learned From The Best
11. I Wanna Dance With Somebody
12. I Love The Lord
13. I Look To You
14. Step By Step
15. I Will Always Love You
16. Million Dollar Bill (Freemasons Radio Mix Version)
January 25, 2010
"NOTHIN' BUT LOVE" WILL BE THE NEXT INTERNATIONAL SINGLE
The next international single to be lifted from Whitney Houston`s Platinum selling comeback album "I Look To You" will be…."Nothin' But Love"! Source: Larry Jackson - President, A&R Arista Records
January 16, 2010
WHITNEY AT THE "BET HONORS 2010"
The 3rd Annual BET Honors, hosted once again by actress Gabrielle Union was taped today, Saturday, January 16 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The show, highlighted by
distinguished African Americans performing at exceptional levels in their fields, was taped for an upcoming airing.
On the red carpet, there were many familiar faces including, Mya, Queen Latifah, and Whitney Houston. A delightful evening, the show took time
to acknowledge the 2010 BET Honorees of the evening which include Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ruth J.
Simmons, and Keith Black.
Whitney made sure to glam herself up for the big moment. She took to the stage looking quite fabulous in a two-toned brown sequined dress. “It is so nice to not simply be judged”, she said tearfully.
The 2010 BET Honorees will premiere during Black History Month, on Monday, February 1, on BET at 8:00 p.m.
January 7, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WHITNEY
"Happy 2010 to all my fans everywhere! First of all, let me wish you the happiest, healthiest and most blessed New Year!
2009 was a great year for me and I am pleased to let you know that my album has sold 2 million copies worldwide and is still going strong! Look for a new single soon.
As you know, this is the year of my first world wide tour in almost 11 years so I hope to see many of you at my shows. The tour is going to be spectacular - we have an incredible brand new stage set and of course a brand new set list, which will cover songs from albums old and new. Hope to see you all soon! Peace, Whitney"
January 7, 2010
"WORTH IT" WILL BE THE NEXT U.S. SINGLE
The next U.S. single to be lifted from Whitney Houston`s Platinum selling comeback album "I Look To You" will be…."Worth It"!
Source: Larry Jackson - President, A&R Arista Records
January 6, 2010
WHITNEY GETS TWO NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Jay-Z tops the nominees in the music category with five nods, including outstanding male artist and album for "The Blueprint 3". His collaborations with Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West were also recognized. Rihanna and Keys were also nominated for outstanding female artist, along with India.Arie, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston. Competing with Jay-Z in the male artist category are Anthony Hamilton, Charlie Wilson, Maxwell and Ne-Yo. The Image Awards honoring diversity in the arts will be presented Feb. 26 and broadcast live on Fox.
Outstanding Female Artist
• Alicia Keys (Columbia Records)
• India.Arie (Universal Republic Records)
• Mary J. Blige (Matriarch/Geffen)
• Rihanna (Def Jam)
• Whitney Houston (Arista Records)
Outstanding Music Video
• “Blame It” – Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain (J Records/MBK Entertainment)
• “Boom Boom Pow” – The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope Records)
• “I Look To You” – Whitney Houston (Arista)
• “Pretty Wings” – Maxwell (Columbia Records)
• “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” – Alicia Keys (J Records/MBK Entertainment) Source: www.naacpimageawards.net
January 01, 2010
WHITNEY HOUSTON: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
On January 26, 2010, Arista Records/Legacy Recordings will release the Deluxe Anniversary Edition of Whitney Houston, the astonishing debut album that catapulted a virtually unknown young artist into the upper reaches of pop superstardom in 1985.
The Whitney Houston - Deluxe Anniversary Edition CD/DVD package includes the international chart-topping original Arista album remastered in its entirety for the 25th anniversary along with five bonus tracks including Whitney`s a cappella recording of "How Will I Know" plus a stunning live performance of "Greatest Love of All".
As an added bonus for fans, the Deluxe Anniversary Edition of Whitney Houston includes a new DVD collection featuring the four iconic music videos from the album as well as her breakout national TV debut singing "Home" (from The Wiz) on the Merv Griffin Show in 1983. Exclusive and newly filmed interviews with Whitney Houston and Clive Davis round out the bonus DVD portion of the Whitney Houston - Deluxe Anniversary Edition collection.
Originally released on Valentine`s Day 1985, Whitney Houston entered The Billboard 200 at #166 the week of March 30. A year later, in April 1986, the album began its first seven week run at #1, then spending three weeks at #2 before reclaiming the top slot for a jaw-dropping second seven week stand. Whitney Houston became a fixture on The Billboard 200 for 162 weeks, including a record-breaking 46 weeks in the Top 10 and 14 non-consecutive weeks at #1.
The strength, beauty and power of the record`s music including four chart-topping singles ("You Give Good Love", "Saving All My Love For You", "How Will I Know", "Greatest Love of All") have made Whitney Houston one of the best-loved and most enduring albums in pop music history. The planet`s top-selling debut album ever released by a solo artist, Whitney Houston has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide while earning RIAA-certified 13 x Platinum status in the US (in recognition of domestic sales of more than 13 million pieces).
With Whitney Houston earning the artist a "Best Album" Grammy nomination in 1986, Whitney Houston took home her first Grammy that year in the "Best Pop Vocal, Female" category for "Saving All My Love For You". Her performance on the Grammys won her an Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety of Music Program". Whitney, who currently holds the record for most American Music Awards held by a solo artist (21), picked up her first seven AMAs, and an MTV Video Award, that same year. Whitney Houston topped countless critic`s polls and year-end lists including Rolling Stone, who named it 1986`s "Album Of The Year". Billboard ranked Whitney Houston as the "#1 Album Of The Year" and Whitney Houston 1986`s "#1 popular artist".
"I can`t believe it has been 25 years since my first album", writes Whitney Houston in her exclusive letter to fans appearing in the packaging for the 25th anniversary release of her debut. "I could never have done this without the support, encouragement and unconditional love from my fans all over the world. I love you all!"
Since the release of her 1985 self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston has built and sustained an illustrious career, generating combined worldwide sales of more than 170 million albums, singles and videos. Cited by the "Guinness Book Of World Records" as music`s "most awarded female artist of all time", with an unsurpassed tally of 412 awards including 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 22 American Music Awards and 24 Billboard Music Awards. Whitney Houston remains a singular force in music today.
In August of 2009, Houston`s seventh studio album, the critically-acclaimed "I Look To You" debuted No. 1 in USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Holland and Switzerland, marking the biggest first week`s sales of her career in both the USA and the UK.
TRACKLIST
DISC 1 - CD
- You Give Good Love
- Thinking About You
- Someone For Me
- Saving All My Love For You
- Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
- How Will I Know
- All At Once
- Take Good Care Of My Heart
- Greatest Love Of All
- Hold Me (Duet With Teddy Pendergrass)
Bonus Tracks
- Thinking About You (Remix by Bruce Forest)
- Someone For Me (Remix by Alan Coulthard)
- How Will I Know (A cappella)
- How Will I Know (Remix by Jellybean)
- Greatest Love Of All (Live)
DISC 2 - DVD
- Whitney Houston: The Deluxe Anniversary Edition
- Conversations with Whitney Houston and Clive Davis
Live Performances
- "Home" from The Merv Griffin Show, 1983
- "I Am Changing" Live from the Arista Records 10th Anniversary celebration, 1985
- "You Give Good Love" Live from the 1st Annual Soul Train Awards Show, 1987
The Videos
- "You Give Good Love"
- "Saving All My Love For You"
- "How Will I Know"
- "Greatest Love Of All"
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