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Post by nikkib on Jun 5, 2012 21:34:13 GMT 1
Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks 'Celebrate' Chart Debut Whitney Houston's last creative effort in the form of the movie "Sparkle" isn't due to hit theaters until Aug. 17, But, the motion picture soundtrack's first cut, "Celebrate," a duet with film co-star Jordin Sparks, debuts this week on Billboard's Nielsen BDS-based Adult R&B airplay chart at No. 34. (The ranking, and all Billboard charts, will be updated Thursday (June 7) on billboard.biz.) "Celebrate" helps set up Houston's final film, a remake of the 1976 release "Sparkle." Set in the 1960s, the movie follows three sisters who form a girl group that becomes a Motown sensation, only to see that success challenge the family's tight bonds. Singer Cee Lo Green also appears in the film. Source
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Post by nikkib on Jun 28, 2012 10:20:09 GMT 1
Preview: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks – ‘Celebrate’ Video
Fans of the late, great Whitney Houston have much reason to celebrate today! For, while the clock ticks toward the August 17th premiere of ‘Sparkle’, the singer’s final acting role before her untimely passing, her Jordin Sparks-assisted duet ‘Celebrate’ has been given the video treatment.
Set to lead the film’s accompanying soundtrack, due in stores July 31st, get your first sneak peek at the forthcoming visual (due in its entirety before the night’s end):
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Post by nikkib on Jun 28, 2012 10:23:46 GMT 1
New Video: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks – Celebrate (FULL)As earlier reported, ‘I Look To You’ hitmaker Whitney Houston once again found her vocals soaring over an R.Kelly production. This time, with the assistance of American Idol alum Jordin Sparks, the trio have created ‘Celebrate’ – the lead single from the ‘Sparkle’ movie soundtrack. While fans will have to wait until August 17th to see the movie in its entirety, its accompanying soundtrack will line shelves on July 31st. Until then, get a full view of the album’s lead single, as it has been given the video treatment, below: ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Jul 2, 2012 21:45:25 GMT 1
Whitney Houston Tribute Marks Emotional High At BET Awards With all the star power at the BET Awards - Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few - the most stirring moment came not from a superstar, but from the mother of one. Whitney Houston's mother Cissy provided the emotional highlight of Sunday's ceremony as she sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in tribute to her late daughter, leaving audience members like Beyonce and Soulja Boy in tears. Mariah Carey opened the tribute, and her voice wavered as she told stories about Houston. She recalled the last time she saw Houston last year, and how the two laughed and gossiped together. "I miss my friend," Carey said. "I miss hearing her voice and laughter."R&B singer Monica was vocally top-notch as she sang "I Love The Lord," a gospel song once sang by Houston; Brandy sang two upbeat Houston hits, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "I'm Your Baby Tonight." Chaka Khan blazed the stage with "I'm Every Woman," which Houston remade. Gary Houston, Whitney's brother, also performed; and Houston's "Waiting to Exhale" cast mates - Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine - also honored the singer. But it was Cissy Houston's soaring performance that brought the audience to their feet, and had many dabbing their eyes. The tribute came five months after Houston's death: She died the night before the Grammy Awards of an accidental drowning complicated by heart disease and cocaine use. Source
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Post by nikkib on Jul 5, 2012 19:21:13 GMT 1
Whitney Houston Reigns Supreme On Billboard Mid Year Chart Following her moving tribute at last Sunday’s ‘BET Awards‘, this week has given Whitney Houston fans even more reason to smile. This week, Billboard released their annual ‘Mid Year Chart’, tallying the highest selling LPs of the year thus far. A list, which sees Whitney come out on top yet again. Details below… With 818,000 units sold this year, Houston is the highest selling act on the R&B/Hip Hop tally, surpassing Rap Queen Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore LP which came in at #2 with 557,000 copies sold in the US since April. Set to move over 1 million copies this year, Whitney’s favorable spot is also likely to land her a spot on the top ten of Billboard’s Year End Chart, making the collection one of the highest selling LPs of the year. This, after her daughter Bobbi Kristina began work on a Reality Television series, documenting her life since Houston’s passing in February of this year. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Aug 10, 2012 0:53:46 GMT 1
New Whitney Houston Album Due This FallWith today marking the birthday of the late, great Whitney Houston, fans still mourning the singer have been gifted a treat of their own. For moments ago it was announced that a new album from the icon (who passed away in February) is being cooked up for release nearer the end of the year. Details after the jump¡ According to Billboard, the as yet untitled set will be ¡°hits compilation¡± - the first collection to span her entire career and the first include the traditional versions of her biggest Billboard smashes. Many will be scratching their heads due to the fact that ¡®Whitney: The Greatest Hits¡¯ was released in 2000 ¨C and did indeed include the hits which cruised her to legendary status. However, the US version of the 36-track set (which has sold 2.6 million copies domestically ¨C 900k of that being this year alone) traded familiar versions of tracks such as ¡®I Wanna Dance With Somebody¡¯ and ¡®So Emotional¡¯ for Dance mixes. It is believed that the new set will rectify the ¡°wrongs¡± of its predecessor, beefing up the track-list with material from the star¡¯s final album, 2009¡äs Platinum seller ¡®I Look To You¡¯. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Aug 17, 2012 13:17:40 GMT 1
Watch: Jordin Sparks Joins Billboard In Remembering Whitney Houston Only hours remain until the Stateside release of highly anticipated film ‘Sparkle’. The cast of which, comprised of pop icon Whitney Houston, ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks, and more, has garnered favorable reviews in regards to Houston and her final performance. Now, as promo efforts for the project are still moving full speed ahead, the ‘Battlefield’ beauty has teamed with Billboard for a short sit-down to remember the late songstress in a touching segment of her interview for the film. Remembering some of her favorite moments, takeaways, and more with the diva, find out what Sparks shared about her ‘Celebrate’ co-star and the impact she has made on herself and pop music below: ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Aug 18, 2012 16:10:56 GMT 1
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Post by nikkib on Aug 20, 2012 23:18:56 GMT 1
'Sparkle' Has $12 Million Opening Weekend"Sparkle," Whitney Houston's final movie, grossed $12 million at the box office, according to estimates provided by the film's distributor TriStar/Sony. The tally was on the low end of expectations. The musical film, which co-stars Jordin Sparks, is expected to be No. 5 at the box office when the final numbers for the weekend are released Monday. It opened on 2,244 screens, grossing $4.5 million on Friday and $200,000 less on Saturday. Houston's previous theatrical release, 1996's "The Preacher's Wife," pulled in $7.6 million in its opening weekend in December 1996. It would go on to gross $48 million. Source
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Post by nikkib on Aug 24, 2012 20:17:02 GMT 1
Whitney Houston Earns 40th Top 40 Hit on R&B/Hip-Hop Although bittersweet, the late great Whitney Houston achieves her 40th top 40 hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as "Celebrate," her duet with Jordin Sparks, rises 49-39. The song, from 2012 film, 'Sparkle,' is the DIVA's first top 40 hit since "Million Dollar Bill" climbed to No. 16 on the chart dated Dec. 19, 2009. Her first top 40 entry came way back in 1984 with her initial visit to the chart: the Teddy Pendergrass duet "Hold Me" (No. 5). Of her 40 top 40 hits, a full 26 of them reached the top 10, while eight of those hit No. 1. In other "Celebrate" news this week, the song also jumps into the top 10 on the Adult R&B airplay chart, Houston's 14th top 10 hit on that tally. Source
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Post by nikkib on Sept 26, 2012 23:45:17 GMT 1
New Song: Whitney Houston & R. Kelly – ‘I Look To You’ As the music industry adjusts to a world without the late great Whitney Houston, we’re reminded of her incomparable talent courtesy of R&B pioneer R.Kelly. The acclaimed hitmaker today released a special version of ‘I Look To You’ the 2009 hit he wrote for her Platinum comeback album of the same name. Featuring all-new vocals from the fallen songbird (lifted from a studio take that wasn’t used for the original), Kelly also appears on the re-worked version. We’d advise that you have a Kleenex or three at the ready. This one’s a tear-jerker… Epic, yet oh so bittersweet. Even more so than the original, this incarnation of the cut showcases the potential embedded in Whitney’s “new” voice, which when paired with Kelly’s elevates the track to a new emotional heights. Yet, as gripping as the lyrics are, it’s now more than ever do they pierce and pierce deep. For, unfortunately, the narrative of triumphant and overcoming is sadly one that would elude Whitney in the end. Still, we’re oh so thankful to have been been blessed with this unexpected gem. Kudos to R. Kelly and rest in peace Whitney. ‘I Look To You (ft. R. Kelly)’ is lifted from upcoming compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston’ which arrives on November 13th. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Sept 27, 2012 0:05:43 GMT 1
Whitney Houston Documentary Set For October As New Greatest Hits Package Is UnveiledAs reported here, the R. Kelly-penned/guested ‘I Look To You’ is one of many remastered gems listed on ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston’. Landing in stores on November 13th, the greatest hits set, featuring two decades worth of favorites from the late diva, is also feature the Jermaine Dupri/Bryan Michael Cox-produced song “Never Give Up”. But, before diehard Houston fans can snatch the new compilation album from stores, they’ll get a treat in the form of a documentary weeks before the album’s release… Already playing host to ‘On Our Own’ - the Houston family reality series (produced by Pat Houston) that chronicles family member’s (Pat, Gary, Bobbi Kristina, Cissy) lives post-Whitney, the Lifetime network has unveiled news of a new Whitney-themed documentary entitled ‘Remembering Whitney’. Due Wednesday, October 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the documentary is said to be filled with private home videos, behind the scenes footage, candid clips from Bobbi Kristina, and other salutes to the legendary entertainer. Fans looking to see ‘On Our Own’ can catch its premiere the following Wednesday, October 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. All of this will precede the November 13th unveiling of her greatest hits package. See its tracklisting below: I Will Always Love You — The Best of Whitney Houston 1. “You Give Good Love” 2. “Saving All My Love for You” 3. “How Will I Know?” (Remastered) 4. “Greatest Love of All” 5. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” (Remastered) 6. “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” 7. “So Emotional” (Remastered) 8. “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” 9. “I’m Your Baby Tonight” 10. “All the Man That I Need” 11. “I Will Always Love You” 12. “I’m Every Woman” 13. “I Have Nothing” (Remastered) 14. “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” 15. “I Believe in You and Me” (Film Version) 16. “My Love Is Your Love” 17. “I Look to You” (with R. Kelly) 18. “Never Give Up”[/center] ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Sept 27, 2012 17:21:06 GMT 1
Usher, Jennifer Hudson Join Line-Up of Whitney Houston Tribute SpecialWith a new greatest hits collection (November 13th) and tribute documentary (October 17th) in motion to pop legend Whitney Houston, it looks like fall is shaping up to be Houston-heavy for fans still celebrating the late singer’s life. For, as reported today, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, and R. Kelly are three names set to pay homage to Houston in a Grammy-sponsored, hourlong tribute. Set for taping October 11th, the surely star-studded event is expect to unveil more performers as the weeks pass. Fans looking for tickets to the Los Angeles-hosted event can click here for details. Those unable to make the show can catch it when it airs on CBS in November ( source). Who else would you like to see perform at the special? ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Sept 29, 2012 18:08:04 GMT 1
Report: Celine Dion Set To Perform At Whitney Houston Tribute Special‘My Heart Will Go On’ hitmaker Celine Dion is set to join Usher & Jennifer Hudson as headliners of a new CBS special designed to honor late pop icon Whitney Houston. As reported here, the trio are the first set of performers confirmed to take the stage at the Nokia Theatre-hosted event (though it is widely speculated R. Kelly will perform as well). Due for taping October 11th, the event will undoubtedly see more of many singers Houston has influenced step up to take the stage. Fans looking for tickets to the Los Angeles-hosted event can click here for details. Those unable to make the show can catch it when it airs on CBS in November ( source). ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Oct 11, 2012 1:36:35 GMT 1
Report: Britney Spears Joins ‘Whitney Houston Tribute’ Special LineupThe pop fates are weaving quite the tickling web…and just in time for Halloween. For, adding to her duties as X Factor judge, news has surfaced ‘Baby One More Time’ beauty Britney Spears has added one more duty to her ‘to-do’ list – joining the line-up for the CBS-aired tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston. Already boasting a roster of performers including Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, and Usher, Spears’ addition to the lineup… …came as quite the shock until it was later clarified the Grammy-winning vocal-less would not be pressing play on her pre-recorded ‘How Will I Know’ backing track performing, but instead acting as a presenter for segments. “She along with Oscar-winner Halle Berry, actress Taraji P. Henson and rapper LL Cool J will introduce segments and iconic footage of Houston from from the Nokia Theatre stage. The TV tribute will celebrate Houston’s life and career with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage, including highlights of nearly all of Houston’s Grammy telecast performances.” ****** And the world can rest at ease again…well unless Rihanna, Ke$ha, or Cassie are added. Due for taping October 11th, the show will air live via CBS on November 13th. ThatGrapeJuice
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