[319], The single "I Will Always Love You" returned to the Billboard Hot 100 after almost twenty years, peaking at number three and becoming a posthumous top-ten single for Houston, the first one since 2001. '"[249], Houston released her new album, I Look to You, in August 2009. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2020. A tense and somber Bobby Brown stepped out of the Emory University Hospital for fresh air on Feb. 5, as his daughter Bobbi Kristina remains in a coma. Brown was asked point-blank if he believes there was "foul play" involved in Houston's death. [127] Essence ranked Houston at number five on their list of 50 Most Influential R&B Stars of all time, calling her "the diva to end all divas". This is someone who sang backup for Chaka Khan when she was only 17. . During a recent episode of "Red Table Talk," the singer opened up about some of the tragedies he's experienced over the years. So, how did Pat get involved with Whitney's flourishing career? [63] In 2015, she was placed at number nine (second as a female) by Billboard on the list "35 Greatest R&B Artists Of All Time". The 28-year-old Brown was the stepson of the late Whitney Houston and half brother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who died in 2015. Her inheritance was placed in trust to be released in increments until she turned 30. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Whitney Houston's tragic death was followed by the deaths of loved ones. Whitney Houston mother Cissy Houston TV Interview on The View 1 year after Whitney's death. Whitney, on the other hand, just sang and the ripples from her voice continue to dominate the pop landscape." [176] Houston was again nominated for an NAACP Image Award and won for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.[177]. As of February 2023, Houston's net worth when she died in 2012 was $20 million. With regard to her singing style, he added: "Her [Houston's] stylistic trademarks shivery melismas that ripple up in the middle of a song, twirling embellishments at the ends of phrases that suggest an almost breathless exhilaration infuse her interpretations with flashes of musical and emotional lightning. Her publicist stated, "Whitney has been under stress due to family matters and when she is under stress she doesn't eat. 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). Whitney Houston's daughter died as a result of immersion in water and drug intoxication, medical records show. [272][273], Two days later, on February 11, Houston was found unconscious in Suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton, submerged in the bathtub. [209] The greatest hits album was certified 5 platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Houston's debut album is listed as one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list. The album sold four million copies in America, making it certified 4 platinum and a total of eleven million copies worldwide. [200] She also won The Artist of the Decade, Female award for extraordinary artistic contributions during the 1990s at the 14th Soul Train Music Awards and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B. [394] Houston's entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today in 2007. According to the U.K . [350] Jon Caramanica, another music critic of The New York Times, called Houston "R&B's great modernizer", adding "slowly but surely reconciling the ambition and praise of the church with the movements and needs of the body and the glow of the mainstream". A few days later, The Bodyguard stars father called for her to settle the case in a televised plea from his hospital bed. [48] By the time Houston's third US single, "How Will I Know", was released, the colorful video clip, directed by Brian Grant, was immediately added to MTV's playlist, instantly gaining heavy rotation on the channel after just a couple weeks and introducing Houston to the MTV audience. "[357] While in her review of I Look to You, music critic Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times writes, "[Houston's voice] stands like monuments upon the landscape of 20th century pop, defining the architecture of their times, sheltering the dreams of millions and inspiring the climbing careers of countless imitators", adding "When she was at her best, nothing could match her huge, clean, cool mezzo-soprano. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [7][8] Cissy recorded several albums with the group on their own, in addition to singing background for musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley,[9] and earned a Grammy Award nomination for the song, "Sweet Inspiration". [212][213] Missed performances and weight loss led to rumors about Houston using drugs with her husband. The official report showed he had a history of alcohol and drug use and his death was ruled as accidental. Often acting as the intermediary between Whitney and the rest of her family, Pat became integral in Whitney's life, especially close to the end. Saturday Night Live displayed a photo of a smiling Houston, alongside Molly Shannon, from her 1996 appearance. In 2010, BET honored her once more with the BET Honors. [145], The album became the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. [195][206] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries. An image montage of Houston and important black figures who died in 2011 was followed by video footage from the 1994 ceremony, which depicted her accepting two Image Awards for outstanding female artist and entertainer of the year. This is someone who was singing backup for her mom when she was 14 years old at nightclubs across the country. 19). [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. [97] Houston's vocals were pre-recorded, prompting criticism. [376], Houston is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with more than 200 million records sold worldwide. [158][159] At the end of her world tour, Houston performed three concerts in South Africa to honor President Mandela, playing to over 200,000 people; this made her the first major musician to visit the newly unified and apartheid free nation following Mandela's winning election. In December 1996, a spokesperson for Houston confirmed that she had suffered a miscarriage.[179]. Ehrlich went on to say, "It's too fresh in everyone's memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Whitney's remarkable contribution to music fans in general and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years. Being a woman of many talents, the singer also found success in acting. [111], Throughout the 1980s, Houston was romantically linked to musician Jermaine Jackson,[112] American football star Randall Cunningham and actor Eddie Murphy. [92] Her first film role was in The Bodyguard, released in 1992. "She was a brilliant performer and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings. 1. [147] In addition, she won a record eight American Music Awards at that year's ceremony including the Award of Merit,[148] 11 Billboard Music Awards, 3 Soul Train Music Awards in 199394 including Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as Entertainer of the Year,[149] 5 NAACP Image Awards including Entertainer of the Year,[150][151][152] a record 5 World Music Awards,[153] and a BRIT award. [234] The four singles released from the album did not fare well on the Billboard Hot 100, but became dance chart hits. [333] The record became a worldwide hit. She renewed her contract for $100million to release six new albums, for which she would also earn royalties. Needless to say Monie has managed to maintain her love of motherhood and life in all its aspects and glory. Bobbi Kristina Brownwas just 14 when her parents divorced, with Whitney gaining custody of her. She won the award for Best Music Video for her single "I Look to You". In April, Bobby Brown and Pat Houston were legally appointed co-guardians of Bobbi Kristina by . Houston also duetted with gospel legend Shirley Caesar. Houston became the first woman in music history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the first artist to enter the albums chart at number one in both the US and UK, while also hitting number one or top ten in dozens of other countries around the world. Rookie. I wasn't happy by that point in time. Blair, Tom. [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. Whitney's sister-in-law, Pat Houston, was basically like a sibling to her. It was so much press, and the media was following me around, I couldnt grieve in privacy, Houston told Oprah. [306] New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that all New Jersey state flags would be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, February 21, to honor Houston. [162] Consequently, the album featured a range of contemporary R&B female recording artists along with Houston, such as Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle. "Whitney Houston was blessed with an astonishing vocal range and extraordinary technical skill, but what truly made her a great singer was her ability to connect with a song and drive home its drama and emotion with incredible precision", he stated. Clive Davis, the Houston estate and Primary Wave are behind the biopic, with Sony Pictures & TriStar Pictures. Her death derailed production, which would have begun in 2002.[260][261][262]. We would go and visit them for Christmas and/or New Years. The legendary singer died at the age of 48 on February 11, 2012. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was known for her . AP/Courtesy of Allison Michael Orenstein . Whitney also gained insight into the media world as her father, John Russell Houston, was an . 2021, 7:00 AM. Bennett sang "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" Her drug use and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown received widespread media coverage. I wonder if the media has tried to contact him regarding Whitney's death. [93] while Entertainment Weekly, at the time thought Houston's shift towards an urban direction was "superficial". [110] The show gave HBO its highest ratings ever. [79][80] On June 11, 1988, during the European leg of her tour, Houston joined other musicians to perform a set at Wembley Stadium in London to celebrate a then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday. 6 in the Hot 100 and was certified platinum. Houston produced the latter's soundtrack, which became the bestselling gospel album of all time. Houston played a star who is stalked by a crazed fan and hires a bodyguard (played by Kevin Costner) to protect her. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Superstar: Whitney Houston is a new ABC special from the producers behind 20/20, and arrives on the heels of what would have been the late singer's 58th birthday on August 9th. The album debuted at number thirteen, its peak position, on the Billboard 200 chart. An open bottle of champagne and a spoon containing a "white crystal like substance"along with a rolled-up piece of white paper werespotted near her body, according to the coroner's report. [18] Her parents later divorced. [31], Houston became a fashion model after she was discovered by a photographer who filmed her and her mother during a performance for the United Negro College Fund at Carnegie Hall. [25] During this period, Houston sang background for her mother on the cabaret club circuit in New York City. [227] It reached No. 2, UK No. However, some black critics believed she was "selling out". Her godmother was singer Darlene Love[15] and Franklin was considered an "honorary aunt". I'm not interested in being in that environment and I think when you grieve someone, you do it privately, you do it with people who understand you. [125] Rolling Stone described it as "nothing more than pleasant, tasteful and urbane". Though the two were exceptionally close in the beginning, their relationship became strained after the late businessman sued his superstar daughter in 2002. "Forbes Names Jackson as the Best-Paid Star 5 Women, 3 Boxers on List of 40 Celebrities". [154], Following the success of The Bodyguard, Houston embarked on another expansive global tour (The Bodyguard World Tour) in 199394. [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. [330][331] In 2017, the 25th anniversary reissue of The Bodyguard (soundtrack)I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguardwas released by Legacy Recordings. When asked if she had forgiven him, the pop diva said absolutely before explaining why. 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. Best Known For: Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress whose first four albums, released between 1985 and 1992 . EVEN 10 years after Whitney Houston's shocking death, her legacy has been marred by similar tragedies that have affected those closest to the musical legend. [256] On January 16, she received The BET Honors Award for Entertainer citing her lifetime achievements spanning over 25 years in the industry. [332] It includes film versions, remixes and live performances of Houston's Bodyguard songs. [404] In October 2019, Houston was announced as a 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, one of nine first-time nominees and 16 total. Houston is also credited as an executive producer of the film. Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law, is the primary executor of the Whitney Houston estate. 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]. [73][74][75] Following the release of the album, Houston embarked on the Moment of Truth World Tour, which was one of the ten highest-grossing concert tours of 1987 and the highest-grossing tour by a female artist, topping tours by both Madonna and Tina Turner. 6 on the US Hot 100, topping its previous position. Three years later, Brown was found . Houston was a prominent figure throughout the show, receiving as much screen time as Brown. [189], From late 1998 to early 2000, the album spawned several hit singles: "When You Believe" (US No. [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. Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd conducted the interview. Houston's "I Will Always Love You" became the best-selling physical single by a female in music history, with sales of over 20 million copies worldwide. Still, she quickly added, theyll never get $100 million out of me. Who Inherited Whitney Houstons $20 Million Estate? According to USA Today, Houston's $20 million estate was left to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, but after Whitney's only child died in 2015, the estate went to Cissy and Whitney's two . He did not cancel a scheduled performance, and within hours of his ex-wife's sudden death, an audience in Mississippi watched as Brown blew kisses skyward, tearfully saying: "I love you, Whitney. On the week of March 8, 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 albums chart and stayed there for 14 non-consecutive weeks. [311], On May 17, 2017, Bebe Rexha released a single titled "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" from her two-part album All Your Fault. Distract me from him, she continued. Whitney Houston's older brother, Gary, sits down with Oprah to share how he's coping with the sudden death of his little sister. Whitney and Bobby had one child together. In her new book, Remembering Whitney,Cissy writes that from the start she had doubted whether Brown was right for her daughter, and believes she may not have ended up so deep into drugs had they not stayed together. Three weeks after its release, I Look to You went gold. 2021 1:13pm. The film was directed by Houston's Waiting to Exhale co-star Angela Bassett, and Houston was portrayed by model Yaya DaCosta. Houston began singing in the church choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark at age five, where she also learned to play the piano. ! After years of rumored infidelity by both parties, the couple divorced in 2007. [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. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album included six gospel songs with Georgia Mass Choir that were recorded at the Great Star Rising Baptist Church in Atlanta. After the show, Davis and Houston announced plans to go into the studio to work on her new album. During her modeling days, she refused to work with agencies who did business with the then-apartheid South Africa. She and Houston died in separate drug-related deaths. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Whitney Houston continues to shine years after her death. The 6 days of rioting left 26 people dead and many injured. 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". 3) won Houston her sixth Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance;[192] "My Love Is Your Love" (US No. The story of their marriage was documented through the . 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. [3], The Independent's music critic Andy Gill also wrote about Houston's influence on modern R&B and singing competitions, comparing it to Michael Jackson's. Gary Houston Reveals How His Family Is Coping After Whitney Houston's Death. STAN Fair. She was found drowned in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub on the eve of 2012 Grammy Awards, reportedly after a cocaine binge. Houston went on to star and record soundtracks for Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). Houston produced the album with Mervyn Warren and Gordon Chambers. The first full hour after the news of Houston's death broke saw 2,481,652 tweets and retweets on Twitter alone, equating to a rate of more than a thousand tweets every second. [326] The album won two NAACP Image Awards for 'Outstanding Album' and 'Outstanding Song' ("I Look to You"). [378][64][379] Baker commented that "Because of what Whitney and Sade did, there was an opening for me For radio stations, black women singers aren't taboo anymore."[380]. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Just Whitney was certified platinum in the United States and sold about two million worldwide. On February 9, 2012, Houston visited singers Brandy and Monica, together with Clive Davis, at their rehearsals for Davis's pre-Grammy Awards party at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Houston reportedly appeared "disheveled"[266][267][268] and "erratic"[266][269] in the days before her death. In February 1982, Houston signed with Tara Productions and hired Gene Harvey as her manager with Daniel Gittleman and Seymour Flics as co-managers. [26], In the same year, Houston met Robyn Crawford while both worked as counselors at a youth summer camp in East Orange. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987), both peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and are among the best-selling albums of all time. Skinner filed a breach of contract lawsuit and sued for $100million (but lost), stating that Houston owed the company previously unpaid compensation for helping to negotiate her $100million contract with Arista Records and for sorting out legal matters. Reviews were mixed. Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, died at a hospice on 26 July, six months after she was . which marks the 10-year anniversary of her death, on February 11, 2012. . [119] However, controversy arose as some felt Houston's face had been intentionally left out of the film's advertising to hide the film's interracial relationship. [400] Houston released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified diamond, multi-platinum or platinum.[401]. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. [264] On May 21, 2012, "Celebrate", the last song Houston recorded with Sparks, premiered at RyanSeacrest.com. [173], In 1996, Houston starred in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. [24][33] The offers, however, were turned down by her mother because Cissy wanted Houston to finish school. When the singer died in February 2012, Bobbi was named as the sole beneficiary of her mother's estate. The series aired in 2005 and featured Houston in unflattering moments. HBO descrambled the concert so that it was free for everyone to watch. Brown discussed his marriage to the late singer in his upcoming A&E documentary, "Biography: Bobby Brown," which is set to premiere on May 30. In his book The Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards, author Steve Pond revealed that "Houston's voice was shaky, she seemed distracted and jittery and her attitude was casual, almost defiant"; though she was supposed to perform "Over the Rainbow", she would sing a different song during rehearsals. Nick and a guest were at the home when she was found unconscious. After a three-year courtship, the two were married on July 18, 1992. By then, she was an opening act for singer Jeffrey Osborne on his nationwide tour. The one-hour . In the US, the soulful ballad "You Give Good Love" was chosen as the lead single from Houston's debut to establish her in the black marketplace. "[416] Before hitting the stage, Houston was asked by MTV veejay John Norris why she decided to attend the event, Houston replied, "we're all God's children, honey". Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. In February 2012, Houston, 48, was found dead in a bathtub in the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel. Her publicist cited throat problems as the reason for the cancellation. Aretha Franklin was listed on the program and was expected to sing, but was unable to attend the service. Whitney Houston with father John and mother Cissy | Dirck Halstead/The LIFE Images Collection via Getty Images. She was 22. [138] During Christmas week of 1992, the soundtrack sold over a million copies within a week, becoming the first album to achieve that feat under Nielsen SoundScan system. [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. In 1991, Bobby proposed marriage to Whitney and the couple married at Houston's estate on July 18, 1992. Whitney Houston's Brother Goes to Heaven. Traces of Xanax, Benadryl, and marijuana were found in her system. [241], Houston gave her first interview in seven years in September 2009, appearing on Oprah Winfrey's season premiere. April 14, 2021, 6:10 PM PDT / Source: TODAY. Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Her voice opened doors all over the world for every female artist who came after her. The interview was billed as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade". All Rights Reserved. Now it has been revealed that her estate has signed a series of mega commercial . But leading up to her accidental drowning, Whitney had battled addiction . Heres what we know. Later in the program, following a montage of photos of musicians who died in 2011 with Houston singing "Saving All My Love for You" at the 1986 Grammys, Hudson paid tribute to Houston and the other artists by performing "I Will Always Love You". Houston's version was highly acclaimed by critics, regarding it as her "signature song" or "iconic performance". Whitney Houston's estate was left to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. My husband's brother for many years was business partner with Whitney Houston's half-brother John in Washington, DC. The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation put on a gala on Tuesday where the late singer's brother Gary performed to honor his sister. [322] On March 7, 2012, Houston claimed two more additional feats on the US Billboard charts: she became the first and only female act to place nine albums within the top 100[323] (with Whitney: The Greatest Hits at number 2, The Bodyguard at number 5, Whitney Houston at number 10, I Look to You at number 13, Triple Feature at number 21, My Love Is Your Love at number 31, I'm Your Baby Tonight at number 32, Just Whitney at number 50 and The Preacher's Wife at number 80);[324][325] in addition, other Houston albums were also on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at this time. 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Nearly 10 years after her tragic death, Houston continues to influence the music industry and inspire the next generations of performers. [347] The soundtrack includes reimagined remixes of some of Houston's classics and several newly discovered songs such as Houston's cover of CeCe Winans' "Don't Cry" (labeled as "Don't Cry for Me" on Houston's soundtrack) at the Commitment to Life AIDS benefit concert in Los Angeles in January 1994, remixed by house producer Sam Feldt. I know that, per E! [276][277] The cause of death was not immediately known;[6][276] local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent". Bobby Brown said he was "scared to death" to marry Whitney Houston 30 years ago, but his current wife talked him out of his pre-wedding jitters. With them, Houston furthered her recording career by working with producers Michael Beinhorn, Bill Laswell and Martin Bisi on an album they were spearheading called One Down, which was credited to the group Material. With production from Michael Masser, Kashif, Jermaine Jackson and Narada Michael Walden, Houston's debut album Whitney Houston was released on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1985. [314][315], According to representatives from Houston record label, Houston sold 3.7million albums and 4.3million singles worldwide in the first ten months of the year she died. She produced and chose producers for this album and as a result, it featured production and collaborations with L.A. Reid and Babyface, Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder. [113] Brown would go on to have several run-ins with the law for drunken driving, drug possession and battery, including some jail time. [218] Houston later admitted she had been fired. [419], On April 27, 2016, it was announced that Kevin Macdonald would work with the film production team Altitude, producers of the Amy Winehouse documentary film Amy (2015), on a new documentary film based on Houston's life and death. She recorded six songs for the film's soundtrack, including "I Will Always Love You" which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became the best-selling physical single by a woman in music history. Chaka Khan, in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan on February 13, 2012, shared that she felt the party should have been canceled, saying: "I thought that was complete insanity. [354], Elysa Gardner of the Los Angeles Times in her review for The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack highly praised Houston's vocal ability, commenting, "She is first and foremost a pop diva at that, the best one we have. 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. 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