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Whitney Houston

UPDATE: Whitney Houston Dead at 48, Bodyguard Found Body

Date Added: 2/11/2012 8:38:23 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 33

Chart topping R&B singer Whitney Houston has died. Her publicist Kristen Foster confirmed the 48-year-old’s passing on Saturday but but did not mention cause of death.

Houston ruled the pop and R&B charts from the middle of the 1980’s to the late 1990’s with classic hits like “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” "Saving All My Love for You" and many more. She a...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks' 'Sparkle' Movie Delayed

Date Added: 2/2/2012 9:33:15 AM | Njai Joszor | Comments: 7

The anticipated 'Sparkle' remake featuring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks has been pushed back.

According to Sony, 'Sparkle' will arrive in theaters August 17 instead of a previously announced August 10 date.

Based on a family consisting of three sisters, Sparkle documents the girl group's sudden rise to the top.

Sparkle also mar...

Whitney Houston

UPDATE: Whitney Houston 'Not Broke' Says Rep

Date Added: 1/26/2012 9:23:38 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 4

The Voice, Whitney Houston is not broke according to a rep.

Shooting down rumors that the "Same Script, Different Cast" singer was being supported only by industry friends and her record label, in a report earlier this week, the rep says "It's totally false and ridiculous."

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston 'Broke' Before Sparkle?

Date Added: 1/24/2012 8:38:30 AM | Njai Joszor | Comments: 3

Has Whitney Houston really blown through her fortune? According to recent reports, the "I Will Always Love You" and 'Waiting to Exhale' star is sustaining her lifestyle only with the help of industry insiders and her record label.

"Whitney’s fortune is gone," a source told

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston and Family to Appear in New Drinkard Documentary

Date Added: 12/29/2011 6:20:58 PM | Connie Tang | Comments: 6

The Drinkard Singers are known vastly for laying the foundation for some of the greatest music legends to ever grace the stage, including Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick.

In a new documentary entitled ‘The Wonderful Family of Divas,’ renowned filmmaker Gary Keys honors the family that helped define the pop culture and its influence on music as a whole. The film looks into the Drink...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Says Aaliyah Was 'Our Sparkle'

Date Added: 11/14/2011 9:50:05 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 6

A revitalized Whitney Houston has been on a promotional trek, promoting her upcoming film “Sparkle,” which will be released in 2012. She recently spoke with Access Hollywood about taking on the role, insisting she is “humbled” by it.

“I feel honored, I feel humbled that I am able to still do what I do,” says Houston. “It’s fun actually…I think everyone is gonna love this film; I think ...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Almost Kicked Off Flight After Confrontation?

Date Added: 10/13/2011 10:11:43 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

According to reports, R&B veteran Whitney Houston had a confrontation with flight attendants yesterday (October 12) and was almost sent packing after she allegedly refused to take her seat and put her seatbelt on.

Houston was boarding a flight from Atlanta when the alleged incident took place. A source told TMZ that flight attendants had to warn Houston to buckle her seatbelt or sh...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston in Talks to Play Jordin Sparks' Mother in 'Sparkle' Remake

Date Added: 9/13/2011 8:55:12 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 3

Whitney Houston may be returning to the big screen soon. According to Variety, the veteran R&B singer is in talks to play a "not-so encouraging mother" to title character Sparkle, which will be played by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

The remake comes from the 1976 music-themed film that is inspired by the story of The Supremes. The original movie centers on three sisters wh...

Tyrese

Whitney Houston's Daughter Hits Back at Tyrese After He Slams Dating Rumors

Date Added: 7/8/2011 10:09:16 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

Tyrese Gibson may be one of the most outspoken celebrity on Twitter and he demonstrated that characteristic recently after rumors broke that he was dating R&B legend Whitney Houston.

"Negative blogs, press, blurbs, people spreading negative things. Rumors. I rest WELL at night cause none of these things matter anymore," Tyrese writes before issuing "Man if ya'll don't GTFOH w this ...

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Seeks Help With Rehab, Preparing For Waiting to Exhale Sequel

Date Added: 5/9/2011 12:11:11 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 4

Whitney Houston is still fighting to get back to solid career standings and a recent personal move may help guide her in that direction. According to TMZ, the legendary R&B singer has checked herself into an out-patient rehabilitation program but this time, not for drugs or alcoh...

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Whitney Houston

'Waiting to Exhale' Sequel Planned For Release

Date Added: 4/20/2011 8:15:48 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

Author Terry McMillan first garnered national attention for her third novel, Waiting to Exhale, which Forest Whitaker brought to film screens. Now Ms. Now, McMillan recently tweeted the sequel of Waiting to Exhale, 'Getting Happy,' should be in theaters by the end of n...

Bobbi Kristina

Whitney and Bobby's Daughter Bobbi Kristina Slams Rehab Reports

Date Added: 3/17/2011 8:59:31 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Bobbi Kristina won’t let hear say put her down. The daughter of veteran R&B singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown recently took to Twitter to refute reports that she is struggling with drug addiction and will enter rehab.

"Excuse me but I'd like to say that I am NOT going to rehab? I'm perfectly healthy and I am not addicted to anything but life,” she writes. “Home with the family_ pff...

Whitney Houston

CONFIRMED: The Bodyguard Remake Gets Green Light

Date Added: 2/24/2011 10:24:59 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 8

The Bodyguard is getting a makeover. According to Variety, Warner Bros. has green lit the remake of the 1992 classic film, which also produced one of the greatest movie R&B soundtracks ever.

The original film starred R&B veteran Whitney Houston, who ironically played a famous singer, and her bodyguard, ...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Lends Voice to Grieving Brown Family (Video)

Date Added: 2/1/2011 4:10:25 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 7

Whitney Houston not only attended the funeral for ex-husband Bobby Brown’s mother yesterday (Jan. 31) in Boston, Massachusetts, the “I Will Always Love You” hitmaker also sang.

According to TMZ, Houston sang twice at the remembrance service for her former mother-in-law, Carole Brown, who passed away Thursday (Jan 20) in Los Angeles at 69 years-old.

Houston sang gospel song “P...

Anwar Robinson

Whitney Houston, Monifah and Company Voice Their Support For Anwar Robinson’s Debut Release

Date Added: 1/13/2011 11:01:41 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

After a successful run on season 4 of American Idol, Anwar Robinson is ready to share the soundtrack to his life with the world. The singer/songwriter will release his debut album ‘Everything,’ on January 25th.

'Everything' is a collection of smooth soul ballads and mid-tempo jams, lead by the singles “Come ...