| Do you have a Whitney Houston picture collection?!Whitney fans to participate!This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone or spelling.Bobby Brown at the height of her career, rumors of drug and spousal abuse led to a decline in her public image, which were reflected by low sales on albums released after her highly successful 1998 album "My Love Is Your Love".Houston made few public appearances, and underwent two drug rehab programs in 2005 and 2006.After a successful second program in 2006, Houston divorced Bobby Brown and gained custody of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina.Houston also holds the Guinness World Record of the Most Awarded Female Artist ever.Early life
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2.Drug and health issues
4.Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey.She is the third and youngest child of John and gospel singer Cissy Houston.At the age of eleven, Houston began to follow in their footsteps and started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark.Her first solo performance in the church was "Guide Me, O Though Great Jenovan".As a teenager, her parents divorced while she continued to live with her mother.Mount Saint Dominic Academy.In addition to her mother, Franklin, and Warwick, Houston was also exposed to the music of Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack, all of which would have an impact on her as a singer and performer."I'm Every Woman", a song she would later turn into a bigger hit in 1992.Hugh Hopper, lyrics by Robert Wyatt), which Robert Christgau of the The Village Voice called "one of the most gorgeous ballads you've ever heard" upon the album's release.He convinced Clive Davis, Arista's label head, to take time to see Houston perform at the nightclub.Houston signed with Arista in 1983 but did not began work on her album immediately."Someone For Me" failed to chart in both the US and UK.By 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 album chart and stayed there for 14 consecutive weeks.The album received mainly positive reviews.Many praised the new voice with Rollingstone calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years".The same year, Houston launched her first headlining tour called The Greatest Love Tour.Houston also won two American Music Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.Roll Hall Of Fame's Definitive 200 list.Whitney Houston's grand entrance into the music industry was listed as one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years according to USA Today.The Beatles and The Bee Gees.Whitney was certified nine times platinum in America, and has sold approximately 20 million worldwide.Many critics complained that the material was too similar to her previous album and also felt that Houston was holding back her gospel roots for mainstream pop music.Rolling Stone said, "the narrow channel through which this talent has been directed is frustrating."November 1990 and featured productions from Babyface and Antonio Reid, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder.The two would work together for the rest of Houston's albums in the 90s.Though sales of the album were down drastically compared to her previous efforts, the album was well received by critics.Rolling Stone felt it was her "best and most integrated album".Super Bowl XXV in January 1991.Her recording of the song was released as a commercial single, reaching the top twenty on the U.Top 25 greatest moments in NFL history.VH1 also listed it as the 12th greatest moment that rocked TV.The tour didn't sell out as much as her previous tours.The concert was televised on HBO and subsequently released as a home video.All proceeds went to charity.In November 1992, Houston made her big screen debut, opposite Kevin Costner, in The Bodyguard, which became a huge success at the box office thanks in large part the accompanying soundtrack.The song is one of Houston's most critically praised songs for its subtle and soulful approach.Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Brandy, and Mary J Blige.Six of the songs were recorded with the Georgia Mass Choir at Greater Rising Star Church in Atlanta.Unlike Houston's previous soundtracks, The Preacher's Wife featured Houston on 14 of the 15 tracks including a collaboration with gospel legend Shirley Caesar.The album received mainly positive reviews.The UK Times said "To hear Houston going at full throttle with the 35 piece Georgia Mass choir struggling to keep up is to realise, at last, what her phenomenal voice was made for."Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott.B, torch songs, and ballads all with great dexterity.The album went on to be certified four times platinum in the U.The album gave Houston her strongest reviews ever.Village Voice said it's "Whitney's sharpest and most satisfying so far".Blige, Tina Turner, Cher.Whitney Houston accepts the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.The greatest hits album was certified triple platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of ten million.Houston was then the first ever reciepient of the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution towards black music.Bobby Brown, as well as Missy Elliott, and Babyface, while marking the first time Houston did not work with then fired Clive Davis.Rolling Stone said the album "only shows an artist vainly trying to reach for what her future once could have been."Just Whitney would be certified platinum in the U.Houston's lowest sales of any studio album.In 2004, Houston embarked on an international tour, the Soul Divas tour with Natalie Cole and cousin Dionne Warwick in Europe, before embarking on solo dates in the Middle East, Russia, and Asia.In September 2004, she gave a surprise performance at the World Music Awards, in tribute to long time friend Clive Davis.However, no further updates would surface and no album was released due to Houston's drug problems.Houston has also divorced Bobby Brown and gained full parental custody of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina.Houston also made a guest appearance at Swarovski's Fashion Rocks in London.Houston's comeback album release date and title are yet to be determined.Houston is currently still working on her new album.UK, with sales of 37,228.On November 5th 2007 this compilation was also released in France with bonus DVD of Houston's music videos including previously unreleased video "When You Believe" (duet with Mariah Carey).Houston performed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 1st, accompanied by positive reception.Houston was trying to launch a music career, she auditioned for acting roles; including the part of Sondra Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which eventually went to Sabrina Le Beauf.In 1984, Houston appeared on an episode of Gimme a Break, and an episode of Silver Spoons in 1985.With the huge success of her first two albums, movie offers came from Robert De Niro, Quincy Jones, and Spike Lee, though she felt the time wasn't right.Controversy arose as some felt the film's ads intentionally hid Houston's face to hide the interracial aspect of the film.You can't hide that fact."American women struggling with relationships.It marked Houston's first time portraying a character who isn't a singer.The New York Times said "Ms.Houston has shed the defensive hauteur that made her portrayal of a pop star in "The Bodyguard" seem so distant."The San Francisco Chronicle said Houston "is rather angelic herself, displaying a divine talent for being virtuous and flirtatious at the same time" and that she "exudes gentle yet spirited warmth, especially when praising the Lord in her gorgeous singing voice."The movie, with a mostly African American cast, earned approximately 50 million in the US Box offices.An estimated 60 million viewers tuned into the special giving ABC its highest TV ratings in 16 years.The show was canceled after the first season due to low demand after Houston divorced Brown.The Cheetah Girls and The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain.Personal life
Marriage to Bobby Brown
Throughout the 80s, Houston was romantically linked to Football star Randy Cunningham and actor Eddie Murphy, whom she dated.But Houston continuously denied the lesbian rumours.Bobby Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards.Many were surprised at the pairing and felt that the New Edition singer would be a bad influence on Houston.Houston was considered a good church girl.Houston suffered another miscarriage in 1996.With a history of infidelity, scandals, drug and alcohol arrests, and marital problems, Houston finally filed for separation from Brown in September 2006 following trips to rehab.The following month, on October 16, 2006, Houston filed for divorce from Brown.In the filing, he claims the marriage was ended under false pretenses and sought child support, possible spousal support, and a change in the judgement that gave full custody of their daughter to Houston.The papers also claim that Brown was essentially homeless at one point and severely depressed during that time.Drug and health issues
Though Houston was seen as a good girl with a perfect image in the 80s and earyl 90s, during the late 90s many noted a change in her behaviour.Hawaiian airport, but the two boarded the plane and departed before authorities could arrive.Shortly after, Houston was scheduled to perform at the Academy Awards but was fired from the event by musical director and long time friend Burt Bacharach.In an interview with Jane Magazine, Houston reportedly arrived late, seemed unfocused, had trouble keeping her eyes open, and played an imaginary piano.Later that year, Houston's long time executive assistant and best friend Robyn Crawford resigned from Houston's management company.The next year, Houston made an appearance at Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special.Her shockingly thin frame further spurred rumors of drug use, anorexia, and bulimia.Reports have it that her emaciated arms and shoulders are digitally filled in by the time the show aired on television.The singer was scheduled for a second performance the following night but cancelled without explanation.In late 2002, Houston did an interview with Diane Sawyer.During the prime time special, the defiant and erratic Houston spoke on various topics including her rumored drug abuse and marriage to Bobby Brown.When Sawyer showed Houston the photo of her appearance at the Michael Jackson Show, the singer replied "Well, that's a bad shot."She was asked about the ongoing drug rumours and replied "First of all, let's get one thing straight.Let's get that straight.When asked if Brown ever hit her, she replied, with Brown by her side "No, he's never hit me, no.I've hit him, in anger."Though odd reports surface that the singer is still using drugs, her record label insists that Houston is off the drugs.John Houston died in February 2003.List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.List of artists who reached number one on the U.Soccer and music fans sound.Whitney Houston Files for Divorce From Bobby Brown.Whitney Houston Hires Heavyweight Help For Divorce Battle.The Post Chronicle (September 14, 2006).Celebrity Justice' Producer Discusses Whitney Houston Trial", CNN, December 5, 2002.This page was last modified 08:10, 2 January 2008.See Copyrights for details.Whitney Houston, released on February 14, 1985."Someone For Me" was the lead single from the album, released only in the UK, where it failed to chart.However, it was a minor hit elsewhere."How Will I Know" was Houston's fourth single and second number one single in the United States.It was less well received in other areas of the world, managing to crack the top 5 in both the UK and Australia, but still didn't become a hit for Houston in Germany."Greatest Love of All" was the fifth single from the album, and became Houston's 3rd straight number one from the album on the Hot 100, a record for a solo female artist duplicating the feat in Australia.It received heavy airplay and can still be heard on AC stations, and is a favorite among fans.This song is also featured on Whitney's Whitney: The Greatest Hits and Love, Whitney compilation albums.See Copyrights for details.Trivia:
Her godmother is Aretha Franklin.Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy.Why Does It Hurt So Bad?TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes)The Cheetah Girls (2003) (TV) (executive producer) The Princess Diaries (2001) (producer) Whitney Houston: Fine (2000) (V) (executive producer) Cinderella (1997) (TV) (executive producer) ...Hammerstein's Cinderella (USA: complete title) Actress:1990s1980sCinderella (1997) (TV) ....Hammerstein's Cinderella (USA: complete title) The Preacher's Wife (1996) ....Julia BiggsWaiting to Exhale (1995) ....Savannah 'Vannah' JacksonThe Bodyguard (1992) ....Entertainment This Week (weekend title) ...Herself (unknown episodes)World Music Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) ....NippyVH1 Divas Duets (2003) (TV) ....Six (2003) TV episode ....ABC Primetime (USA: informal short title) ...Primetime (USA: short title) ...Episode dated 4 December 2002 (2002) TV episode ....HerselfWhitney Houston: The True Story (2002) (TV) ....HerselfVH1 Divas Las Vegas (2002) (TV) ....PerformerAmerican Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration 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1998 (1998) (TV) ....Episode dated 13 December 1996 (1996) TV episode ....HerselfThe Great Christmas Movies (1998) (TV) ....HerselfMacy's 21st Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular (1997) (TV) ....HerselfThe 39th Annual Grammy Awards (1997) (TV) ....HerselfScratch the Surface (1997) ....HerselfWhitney Houston: Classic Whitney (1997) (TV) ....NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title) ...SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) ...Saturday Night (USA: second season title) ...Whitney Houston (1996) TV episode ....Whitney Houston (1991) TV episode ....Herself1996 MTV Movie Awards (1996) (TV) ....Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995) (TV) ....HerselfThe History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol.The Sounds of Soul Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (1994) (TV) ....HerselfThe 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) ....PerformerThe 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1994) (TV) ....HerselfThe 1993 Billboard Music Awards (1993) (TV) ....HerselfThe 1993 World Music Awards (1993) (TV) ....Performer1993 MTV Movie Awards (1993) (TV) ....PresenterMuhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV) ....HerselfThe 19th Annual American Music Awards (1992) (TV) ....Herself1991 Billboard Music Awards (1991) (TV) ....HerselfCoca Cola Pop Music Backstage Pass to Summer (1991) (TV) ....HerselfThe Simple Truth: A Concert for Kurdish Refugees (1991) (TV) ....Herself (National Anthem Performer)Whitney Houston: Live in Concert (1991) (V) ....Episode dated 4 December 1985 (1985) TV episode ....Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV) ....HerselfWelcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1990) (TV) ....The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary...The Magic of Music (1989) (TV) ....Herself21st NAACP Image Awards (1989) (TV) ....PerformerNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) (TV) ....PerformerBrit Awards 1987 (1987) (TV) ....PerformerOne Voice (1986) (TV) (uncredited) ....Episode dated 5 April 1986 (1986) TV episode ....Head Over Heels (1985) TV episode ....Episode dated 28 August 1985 (1985) TV episode ....WHO WOULD THE BOARD LIKE WHITNEY DUET WITH?You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.Cousin of Dionne Warwick and 'Dee Dee Warwick'.Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.The couple were permitted to board their plane.Appeared on the covers on Seventeen and Glamour magazines before becoming a major recording artist.Daughter Bobbi Kristina born.Erroneously reported deceased by various radio stations and publications.Her 1987 album "Whitney" knocked Simple Minds' "Live in the City of Light" off number one on the British album chart and kept Marillion's "Clutching at Straws" at number two.Supported mainly due to the Gulf War.VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs.American Film Institute's list of "The 100 Years of The Greatest Songs".Houston School of Creative and Performing Arts in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey.Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart.She has fourteen gold singles in the United States, behind only Madonna among female artists.She is the only female artist to have three albums sell over nine million copies each: "Whitney Houston" (1985), "Whitney" (1987), and "The Bodyguard" (1992).Second cousin of David Elliott and Damon Elliott.VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.Personal Quotes
"I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me."Where Are They Now
(January 2005) Currently working on her 7th studio album.The recording is set to begin in March and the release date is rumored to be in Fall of 2005.September 2005) Currently working on her 7th studio album (which is untitled at the moment.The album is already being highly anticipated by fans and critics, who are sure that Whitney can deliver a positive comeback.With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.Biography: Whitney Houston is inarguably one of the of the biggest female pop stars of all time.Her accomplishments as a hitmaker are ...Loud Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this past weekend.Houston was scheduled to make her original comeback at the Swarovski Fashion...Whitney Houston was scheduled to perform with the Bristish pop group Sugababes at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event in London on October 18.Want More Whitney Houston?Get behind the scenes footage from other Sessions alums.Welcome to the new home of
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