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Glee-Cap: Dance with Somebody
by Robert Lawlor - April 24, 2012 So, let's all just admit this, Gleeks - we've all at some point in our lives belted out the songs of Whitney Houston - either by lip synching to her into a hair brush and bouncing around our rooms or by attempting to emuliate her gorgeous vocals on several of her classic ballads. ..Don't leave me ha...
STAGE TUBE: John Legend, Jordin Sparks Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston at BILLBOARD AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012 Jordin Sparks and John Legend paid tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston at last night's 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The moving performance brought tears to the star's daughter, Bobbi Kristina as Sparks sung her mother's hit single 'I Will Always Love You', and Legend gave his rendition of 'Th...
RCA Announces Official Track Listing For Houston's SPARKLE
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2012 The soundtrack for the upcoming movie SPARKLE is due out July 31 and will include the singles 'Celebrate,' a duet produced by R. Kelly, and the gospel hymn 'His Eye is on the Sparrow.' Today RCA Records announced the official track listing. Check it out below!...
Wallace Smith, Morgan James, et al. Set for BROADWAY REMEMBERS WHITNEY, 2/27
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2012 Broadway Remembers Whitney, a benefit concert honoring one of the greatest icons and voices of our generation, will take place on Monday, February 27th at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Street (between East 4th and Astor Place), performance begins at 9:30pm. Tickets are currently sold out. More informatio...
NBC Renews WHITNEY, THE OFFICE, UP ALL NIGHT and PARKS & RECREATION
by TV News Desk - May 11, 2012 'The Office,' 'Parks & Recreation' and 'Up All Night' are all set to return next season, joining 'Community' (set for 13 episodes) and '30 Rock,' (final season) which were picked up yesterday. In an unanticipated move, NBC has also renewed 'Whitney.'...
STAGE TUBE: Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks Sing 'Celebrate' from SPARKLE
by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2012 SPARKLE will be released in theaters on August 17th by Sony Pictures, starring Broadway veteran Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, and the now late Whitney Houston. Directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil, the movie just rele...
STAGE TUBE: Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks Sing 'Celebrate' from SPARKLE
by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2012 SPARKLE will be released in theaters on August 17th by Sony Pictures, starring Broadway veteran Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, and the now late Whitney Houston. Directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil, the movie just rele...
STAGE TUBE: John Legend, Jordin Sparks Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston at BILLBOARD AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012 Jordin Sparks and John Legend paid tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston at last night's 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The moving performance brought tears to the star's daughter, Bobbi Kristina as Sparks sung her mother's hit single 'I Will Always Love You', and Legend gave his rendition of 'Th...
STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley Says 'Hello' from London
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2012 Heather Headley, who will star as Rachel Marron in the upcoming West End production of THE BODYGUARD, says hello from London after her first workshop rehearsal. Headley talks about mastering Whitney Houston's songs and the woes of choosing some not-so-great British cuisine. Watch the video below!...
Heather Headley-Led THE BODYGUARD to Open at Adelphi Theatre in November
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2012 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, producers Michael Harrison and David Ian will present THE BODYGUARD, a musical based on Whitney Houston's film of the same name. According to Baz Bamigboye for Daily Mail, the show is set to open in the West End at the Adelphi Theatre in November....
Caissie Levy, Chester Gregory, et al. Set for BROADWAY REMEMBERS WHITNEY HOUSTON Concert, 3/27
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2012 In memory of the inimitable Whitney Houston, Broadway Remembers Whitney is a concert honoring one of the greatest icons and voices of our generation. Come join us as we pay homage to and join in a celebration of Whitney's life through an evening of her music, arranged in concert for, and sung by, so...
Artists Announced for Whitney Biennial 2012
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2012 The Whitney Museum of American Art today announced the list of artists participating in the upcoming Whitney Biennial 2012, which takes place at the Whitney Museum from March 1 through May 27, 2012....
THE BODYGUARD Musical to Debut November 6 at West End's Adelphi Theatre
by Harmony Wheeler - March 29, 2012 WhatsOnStage.com reports that the musical version of Whitney Houston's film The Bodyguard will begin previews November 6 at West End's Adelphi Theatre. An official opening will likely occur in December. The musical will be directed by Thea Sharrock and will feature Tony Award winning actress Heather...
'Accidental Drowning' is Official Cause of Whitney Houston's Death
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2012 People.com reports that the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed today that the official cause of death of the late singer Whitney Houston was an 'accidental drowning'....
Whitney Houston's Funeral to Be Streamed Live on Internet
by Caryn Robbins - February 16, 2012 Whitney Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster yesterday that the Associated Press will be the sole news source to be allowed to film the funeral service of the late singer this Saturday, February 18th and stream it live on their web site. The event will also be available to broadcasters via satellite....
Encore Presents WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PREACHER'S WIFE, 2/17
by TV News Desk - February 17, 2012 Whitney Houston - GRAMMY(R) Award-winning artist, Emmy(R) Award-winning actress, philanthropist and global icon - will be remembered on ENCORE, Friday, February 17 beginning at 8:00 p.m. (et/pt)....
Wil Calhoun Named Showrunner of NBC's WHITNEY
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2012 Deadline.com reports that Wil Calhoun has been tapped to become the new showrunner for NBC's comedy series WHITNEY. He will also serve as executive producer of the show which is headed into its sophomore season....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Whitney Houston Singing in SPARKLE
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2012 SPARKLE will be released in theaters on August 24th by Sony Pictures, starring Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, and the now late Whitney Houston. In the video below, go behind the scenes of the film as Houston sings in a church scene....
Showtime's THE REAL L WORD Season 3 to Premiere 7/12
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2012 SHOWTIME blazes a bi-coastal trail, adding new cast members from the vibrant New York lesbian scene to the provocative, unscripted series, THE REAL L WORD. Premiering Thursday, July 12th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the third season will also feature returning LA-based fan favorite cast members....
STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD'S Heather Headley Sings Whitney Houston!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012 Starring Heather Headley as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen as Frank Farmer in the roles made famous on film by the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, tickets for THE BODYGUARD went on sale on May 1, taking bookings until 27 April 2013 for the production's first booking period. Previews begin on 6...
STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD'S Heather Headley Sings Whitney Houston!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012 Starring Heather Headley as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen as Frank Farmer in the roles made famous on film by the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, tickets for THE BODYGUARD went on sale on May 1, taking bookings until 27 April 2013 for the production's first booking period. Previews begin on 6...
STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley Says 'Hello' from London
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2012 Heather Headley, who will star as Rachel Marron in the upcoming West End production of THE BODYGUARD, says hello from London after her first workshop rehearsal. Headley talks about mastering Whitney Houston's songs and the woes of choosing some not-so-great British cuisine. Watch the video below!...
STAGE TUBE: First Listen - Whitney Houston's Last Recorded Song 'Celebrate'
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012 Singer and actress Jordin Sparks appeared on Ryan Seacrest's radio show this morning and shared the very last recorded song of the late, great recording artist Whitney Houston. The single is a duet with Sparks entitled 'Celebrate' from their upcoming film 'Sparkle'. Get a first listen to the duet be...
Whitney Houston's THE BODYGUARD to Play in Select U.S. Theaters Today
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2012 Whitney Houston's THE BODYGUARD will be shown in U.S. theaters throughout the country on today in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary....
OWN to Air Exclusive Interview with Whitney Houston's Daughter, 3/11
by Harmony Wheeler - March 02, 2012 Oprah Winfrey sits down with Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina, her sister-in-law and manager Patricia Houston and Whitney's brother Gary Houston in an interview to air as a special episode of 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sunday, March 11 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) only on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Networ... |