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Heartbreak Hotel...

The UK release of 'Heartbreak Hotel' has been put back a week to 11 December 2000.  The single will feature two new remixes.  Promo'd by Arista UK are the RIP Radio Edit (House Remix) and the Undadoggz Remix (Two-Step Garage Remix).

[Thanks Matt J.]


Heartbreak Hotel 2...

BMG Germany have confirmed that 'Heartbreak Hotel' will be the next German single for Whitney.  No confirmed release date as yet, possibly January 2001.

[Thanks Daniel]

UK Best Sellers...

The Top Twenty best selling albums in the UK for the year to date:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Play - Moby
The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem
The Man Who - Travis
Reload - Tom Jones
Sing When You're Winning - Robbie Williams
Supernatural - Santana
Born To Do It - Craig David
Rise - Gabrielle
The Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston

Come On Over - Shania Twain
White Ladder - David Gray
In Blue - The Corrs
Ronan - Ronan Keating
Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants - Oasis
On How Life Is - Macy Gray
Oops I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Parachutes - Coldplay
Westlife - Westlife
Northern Star - Melanie C
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears


UK Airplay...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever'  is down to No.27 (from No.25) on the UK Airplay Top 50 with 744 spins (down 16%) and an audience of 28.35m (up 6%). The duet remains A listed on Radio 2.


NEWSFILE: 31 OCTOBER 2000


UK Chart Update...

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS
Top 75 Album Chart - Up to No.16 (from No.20) -24 weeks on chart - DOUBLE PLATINUM

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER
Top 75 Singles Chart - Down to No.16 (from No.11) - 4 week on chart.


Meet Whitney...

Whitney & Dorothy

Whitney Houston pictured here with Dorothy (from London) in the early hours at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City this summer.   Very few fans got this honour during those shows so a really special moment for Dorothy.


A Fine DVD...

Whitney Houston's DVD single for 'Fine' will also feature:

- Fine
- If I Told You That (Whitney Houston & George Michael)
- I Will Always Love You

The scheduled release date for the DVD is 21 November 2000 in the US.

[Thanks Jim]


Radio & Records...

Radio & Records Charts for the week ending 27 October 2000

Urban
Fine - Up to No.28 (from No.34) with a bullet

Urban AC
Fine - Up to No.24 (from No.28) with bullet.

[Thanks Jeffrey B.]


Dutch Update...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is down to No.5 (from No.2) on the Dutch Singles Chart.  The former No.1 has spent 7 weeks on the chart so far.

[Thanks Deborah]


NEWSFILE: 29 OCTOBER 2000


Natalie Cole: Angel On My Shoulder...

Natalie Cole, happy at last

By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY

Natalie Cole was asked to write her life story 10 years ago. "I'm glad I waited," she says. "I was not in the place I am today."

Cole has spoken before of hitting rock bottom — being hooked on heroin, completely broke and divorced from a man she loved.

But in her new autobiography, Angel on My Shoulder (Warner Books, $25.59), written with Digby Diehl, Cole also reveals:

  • Her molestation as a child by a male family member.
  • How her father, Nat King Cole, never sang her romantic ballads like Mona Lisa, but  instead sang gibberish to make her giggle.
  • Her estrangement from her mother, Maria, 78.
  • Her stint working for a pimp as a "come-on" girl in 1973.
  • That she took young son Robbie with her to pick up drugs.
  • That she completed rehab at Minnesota's Hazelden clinic in 1984.
  • That she was abused by her husband, Andre Fischer, whom Whitney Houston called "Tick Tick Boom" for his explosive temper.
  • A moving last chapter on finally finding herself this year as she turned 50.
  • She says The Oprah Winfrey Show has passed on having her as a guest. Too bad. Angel would certainly fit the show's inspirational tone.

"It's not a feel-good book, all happy-happy," Cole says, "but I was able to look back on it with a joy and pride that, first of all, I got through it. We need to be able to find sources of encouragement and be sources of encouragement."

She will be a multimedia source of encouragement. A CD called The Best of Natalie Cole, due out Nov. 7, will celebrate her 25 years in the music business. And she plays herself in a TV movie airing Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Taken from her book, the movie was to be titled Angel on My Shoulder, but the network thought it was too much like rival CBS' Touched by an Angel, so it's just The Natalie Cole Story .

Cole thinks people may tune in out of curiosity because she's a celebrity, but she hopes viewers will see it as a story of "what can happen to a life."

She sees that happening now with good friend Houston, whose alleged drug abuse has been tabloid fodder. Cole says she hasn't spoken to Houston since April.

"I can't tell you how hard it is to see it. I'm on the other side of what people are going through — my drug problem was all in the media. Now I'm on the other side. It's not a fun thing. But she's going to pull through.

"Whitney's got a purpose. She has such a gift. She's a survivor."

As is Cole.

The singer describes her life now as "great," but "I still have serious anxiety attacks." She recently settled a lawsuit against her mother in which she and her siblings were seeking trust money owed them from their father's estate. Her son is 22 and at the Berklee College of Music. They are close. Her marriage to Fischer ended in divorce in 1995.

"I'm not in any serious, intimate relationship right now. I'm so intolerant of anything that doesn't enhance my life. It takes a long time to get to that place."

[Thanks Tyron]


Germany...

GERMAN MEDIA CONTROL SINGLE CHARTS
8 (8) Could I have this kiss forever - Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias

GERMAN MEDIA CONTROL ALBUM CHARTS
58 (52) The Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston

[Thanks Sabine]

Europe...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' holds at No.3 on the European Singles Chart whilst 'Whitney The Greatest Hits' drops to No.28 (from No.24) this week.

[Thanks Lopez]


French Update...

According to the FNAC website: (www.fnac.com):

- 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' will be released in France on Tuesday (31 October)
- The VH1 Divas L0ive '99 DVD (zone 2) will be released on the same day.
- Whitney will be included on the 'Teen Power 2' compilation among with Toni   Braxton, Santana and will be released on 8 November.

[Thanks Julian]

NEWSFILE: 27 OCTOBER 2000


Billboard Charts...

The Billboard update for the week ending 4 November 2000:

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS:
Billboard 200 - Down to No.170 (from No.161) - 23 weeks on chart;
DOUBLE PLATINUM
R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Off The Chart.

FINE:
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - Down to No.55 (from No.51) - 8 weeks on chart;
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay - Down to No.47 (from No.45) - 8 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER:
Adult Contemporary Chart - Down to No.22(from No.21) - 25 weeks on chart.

[Compiled By Lopez]

France...

Still no word on the single as 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' (maxi CD) climbs to No.84  this week.

[Thanks Sebastien]

Bobby Brown Greatest Hits...

The new Greatest Hits CD by Bobby Brown contains 'Something In Common', the duet with Whitney Houston.  The (US) tracklisting is as follows:

Bobby Brown - Greatest Hits

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

My Prerogative
Girlfriend
Every Little Step
Girl Next Door
Don't Be Cruel
Roni
On Our Own
Rock Wit'cha (Quiet Storm Mix)
Get Away
Something In Common
Good Enough
That's The Way Love Is
She Ain't Worth It
Humpin' Around

 

NEWSFILE: 26 OCTOBER 2000


Paul Robeson...

Whitney Houston to salute Robeson - Nov. 28 all-star concert at NJPAC will honor
Jersey-born activist as 'Voice of Millennium'
JAY LUSTIG

10/21/2000
The Star-Ledger Newark, NJ


Further evidence that it really is a small world, after all: Whitney Houston's grandparents
were friends of Paul Robeson.

That is one of the reasons the East Orange native will perform at "Paul Robeson: Voice of
the Millennium," an all-star concert taking place Nov. 28 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.

''It's close to her heart," said Patricia Houston, the singer's sister-in-law, who is a publicist
for the event. "Paul Robeson was her father's godfather. She's an avid admirer of Paul
Robeson, and has been for a very long time."

The show, organized by the New York-based Paul Robeson Foundation, will be taped for
airing on PBS in March, with NJN as the host station. Proceeds will benefit inner-city
students at Rutgers University in Newark and the Paul Robeson Foundation Educational
Mission, which teaches people about the life of the controversial Princeton-born singer,
actor, athlete and activist.

Houston will sing "I Loves You, Porgy" from "Porgy and Bess," and possibly participate in
the show's grand finale, said event director and associate producer A. Curtis Farrow of the
Jersey City-based production company, Irving Street Rep.

Houston has no other shows scheduled for this fall, except for a Nov. 10 concert with her
husband, Bobby Brown, in Las Vegas. Her last tour included an appearance at NJPAC that was canceled minutes before show time in July 1999 and never rescheduled.

Other participants will include Cissy Houston (Whitney's mother), Gregory Hines, James
Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Melba Moore, Branford Marsalis, Angela Bofill, Denyce Graves,
the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Marble Collegiate Community Mass Choir, actor Avery
Brooks and the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

It will be a multimedia show, using vintage films, live satellite feeds of choirs from Wales
and South Africa, and even a 3-D fantasy film sequence of Robeson, Langston Hughes
and Duke Ellington visiting the Cotton Club in Harlem. (Audience members will be given
3-D glasses.)

Paul Robeson Jr., a consultant to the Paul Robeson Foundation, said the seeds for the
event were sown during the celebration of the centennial of Robeson's birth. The
celebration took place in 1998 in New York.

''Not to knock New York, but he was born in New Jersey," said Robeson Jr. The idea, he
said, was to "break new ground, and do a definitive, new-technology show, with all the
bells and whistles, and with Paul Robeson coming home to his roots."

The show's title, "Voice of the Millennium," is deliberately ambiguous, said Robeson Jr.
"The idea is that he bridges both (millenniums): He was in the last one, but his vision was
of this one."

The event is "long overdue," said Newark native Melba Moore. "I'm surprised there hasn't
been a lot more done for Paul Robeson." She said she admires "his integrity: being able to
stand alone, go against the tide and stick to your guns during a time when you really didn't
get any support."

The 8 p.m. show will be preceded by a 6 p.m. dinner and awards ceremony at the Robert
Treat Hotel in Newark. Tickets are $75 to $1,000, with the top price also including
admission to the dinner. They are available through the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
at (888) 466-5722 or (201) 659-4901.

Whitney Houston, whose grandfather knew Paul Robeson, is one of many performers taking part in the show at NJPAC.

[Thanks MG]


Hawaii...

Associated Press: Houston Not Expected at Drug Hearing

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - Prosecutors say they don't expect Whitney Houston to attend a hearing on a marijuana-possession charge against her, but an attorney will appear on her behalf.

The arraignment was set for Thursday, but was pushed back to Nov. 2. If convicted of possessing marijuana, the pop star would face up to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Houston's handbag was seized by a security guard at Keahole-Kona International Airport after a routine search on Jan. 11. Police reported the bag contained half an ounce of marijuana.

Houston and her husband, singer Bobby Brown, boarded a flight to San Francisco before police arrived.

Houston, 37, has won six Grammy awards. Her best-known hit is ``I Will Always Love You.''

[Thanks Lopez]

 

Disney Song For Whitney...

Archerd: Julie Andrews will sing no more

By Army Archerd, Daily Variety Senior Columnist

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Julie Andrews asked me to tell readers that, despite Variety's review of her Oct. 16 host stint of ``My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs'' at Gotham's City Center, she did not sing nor will she be able to sing in the future.

In the finale of the show (taped for a PBS ``Great Performances''), Michael Crawford sang Lerner & Loewe's ``My Fair Lady'' showstopper ``I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face'' and Andrews voiced, ``The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.''

Variety reviewer Robert L. Daniels wrote Julie ``then sang the vocal reply -- 'On the plain! On the plain!''' Daniels added, ``By George she's got it! Andrews will sing again!''

He said her ``comeback'' resulted in ``a cheering audience rising to its feet.'' But Tuesday in L.A., on the set of Disney's feature ``The Princess Diaries,'' Julie said, ``Everybody feels that when I hit a bass note or two that I'm singing. But I couldn't actually sing. That night I 'sang' like Rex Harrison sings! Maybe someday I might be able to sing a whole bass song -- like 'Old Man River,''' she laughed.

Coincidentally, Garry Marshall, directing ``Diaries,'' said ``Julie is playing Rex Harrison'' in this movie. Her character, Queen Clarisse Renaldi of Genovia, tutors her reluctant granddaughter (played by Anne Hathaway) in the art of being a princess; the San Francisco teenager is heir to the Genovia throne.

The location was Mount St. Mary's College, its magnificent grounds and buildings in downtown L.A., on Figueroa and Adams. These well-camouflaged buildings -- the former luxurious Doheny mansion and gardens -- now house the college, but will double in the film as the Genovian Consulate. It includes a marble-columned ballroom that easily fit the setting for the picture's regal doings.

The film will be released in July by Disney; Marshall is sure it will be G-rated: ``It's my penance for having done a movie about a hooker ('Pretty Woman') for Disney. It's for teenagers, parents and grandparents; I have two grandchildren.''

He said his Falcon Theater is also designed to bring young people into loving live theater. His daughter, Kathleen Marshall, has an important role in this film as well.

Andrews told me it's a joy working with/for Marshall: ``He allows us such freedom.''

The dialogue is not saccharine; young princess Hathaway, told she might someday have to observe proper protocol in Iraq, says, ``Iraq? Where women are second-class citizens? Don't bet the farm on it.''

The multi-talented Hathaway ``is a combination Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland,'' said Marshall. She's an accomplished singer but will not sing in this film -- nor will Julie, as per the above. But Whitney Houston, a producer of the film with Debra Martin Chase and Mario Iscovich, may get an OK from Arista to record one of the movie's tunes on this Disney label. (Whitney appears at the Aladdin in Vegas, Nov. 10).

Earlier this week, Julie and Hector Elizondo (he's in all Marshall pix) danced to a tango-bolero, ``Another Life,'' written by the pic's Sidney James. It had the company cheering! The ``music'' that is not welcome on the set is the constant interruption by planes: The location is on the flight path to LAX. Marshall presented the cast with ``trophies'' for performances despite the planes. Added music is the nearby church chimes, regularly and loudly taking over the air waves. ``We don't need music!'' Marshall bellowed back at a lengthy 12 noon serenade!

Andrews looks -- mahvelous! For this scene she wore a trim business-like suit but Oscar-nominated designer Gary Jones has some ballgowns which will fit her regal role. One, in peach satin, ``is an homage to Dior.'' Another, a beaded silk for a state dinner, is ``Eliza Doolittle quality,'' he says.

While the song is sadly ended for Julie, she is busy working on a Broadway return, plus several TV projects including CBS' ``On Golden Pond'' remake. And Julie continues her busy children's book-writing career with daughter Emma Walton on the ``Dumpy'' books, illustrated by Tony Walton, Emma's dad (Julie's first husband).

Andrews' husband, Blake Edwards, is also busy preparing several projects including a musicalized ``Pink Panther'' for Broadway, with Leslie Bricusse teaming. Blake also met with longtime producer partner Walter Mirisch on a remake of ``The Party''

``It's to raise awareness, not funds,'' Kevin Spacey reminded as he hosted/produced Tuesday night's ``Celebrating Our Future, Remembering Our Past'' gala at the home of Kate Edelman Johnson.

As noted here Sept. 13, the evening was to benefit the Motion Picture & TV Fund by enlisting the younger generation of Hollywood to follow the example set by the fund's founders. Guests and participants included Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, Helen Hunt, Danny DeVito, George Clooney and foundation board chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg; and those participating Tuesday and now committed to continue the fund's support were: Haley Joel Osment, Spike Jonze, Rose McGowan, David Arquette, Rachael Leigh Cook, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jenna Elfman, Noah Wyle, Leelee Sobieski, Vince Vaughn, Amanda Peet, Stephen Dorff, Freddie Prinze Jr., David Arquette, etc.

Spacey's office had been ``an editing bay'' for weeks readying footage of industry residents at the MPTV Country House & Hospital to show last night: Stanley Kramer, Billie Dove, Hal Riddle, John Chambers, Madlyn Rhue, John Anderson, Robert Cornthwaite and Jan Sterling. Take a bow, Kevin. Join him, Hollywood.

Reuters/Variety REUTERS


UK Airplay...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' continues to have a tough time at UK radio despite it's singles chart success.  This week, the song is down to No.25 (from No.23) on the Airplay Top 50 with 865 spins (down 5%) and an audience of 26.82m (down 10%).  Independent Local Radio played to song 804 times (down from 847) and contributes 14.186 million listeners.  The duet remains A listed on Radio 2.


Next UK Single...

Music Week confirms Whitney's next UK single will be Heartbreak Hotel on 4 December 2000.

 

NEWSFILE: 25 OCTOBER 2000


The Ballad Of Whitney Houston...

UK music & lifestyle magazine THE FACE usually secures some high profile interviews.  In Whitney's case, they have written an article that addresses recent US tabloid stories.  This is not a rehash of what's been said but more an analysis of the stories and an attempt at constructing an insight into whether anything being said has foundation.  The report is complete with a suspect array of photos of Whitney.

What makes the article interesting is that it acknowledges Whitney's impact on music since the mid-eighties and her influence on the resurgence of new R&B sounds during the late '90s.

Read THE FACE Article Here


UK Chart Update...

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS
Top 75 Album Chart - Down to No.20 (from No.17) -23 weeks on chart - DOUBLE PLATINUM

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER
Top 75 Singles Chart - Down to No.11 (from No.9) - 3 week on chart.

I LEARNED FROM THE BEST
R&B Singles Chart - Up to No.35 (from No.38) - 35 weeks on chart.

 

UK Best Sellers...

The Top Twenty best selling albums in the UK for the year to date:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Play - Moby
The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem
The Man Who - Travis
Reload - Tom Jones
Supernatural - Santana
Sing When You're Winning - Robbie Williams
Rise - Gabrielle
Born To Do It - Craig David
The Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston

Come On Over - Shania Twain
In Blue - The Corrs
Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants - Oasis
White Ladder - David Gray
Ronan - Ronan Keating
On How Life Is - Macy Gray
Oops I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Westlife - Westlife
Northern Star - Melanie C
Parachutes - Coldplay
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

 

NEWSFILE: 22 OCTOBER 2000


People...

Whitney Houston is featured on the cover of People Magazine (USA, 30 October) in a photo from the Million Family March.

Scan of cover would be much appreciated for Classic Whitney!

[Thanks Arthur M.]


Radio & Records...

Radio & Records Charts for the week ending 20 October 2000

AC
Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Remains at No.20 (second week)

Urban AC
Fine - Up to No.23 (from No.24).

[Thanks Jeffrey B.]


Dutch Update...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is at No.2 for a third week on the Dutch Top 40 (6th week on chart).  'Whitney: The Greatest Hits' is down one place from No.29 to No.30 on the Dutch Album Top 100 (23rd week on chart).

Last Sunday, TMF had a Duets 2000 Countdown.  Here's The Top 10 Duets:

1. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
2. Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Whitney Houston & Enrique Iglesias

3. As - George Michael & Mary J. Blige
4. Scream - Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson
5. You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta
6. The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
7. Kids - Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue
8. I Knew You Were Waiting - George Michael & Aretha Franklin
9. If I Told You That - Whitney Houston & George Michael

10. Walk This Way - Aerosmith & Run DMC

[Thanks Deborah]


Germany...

MEDIA CONTROL SINGLE CHARTS
No.8 (from No.5) Could I have this kiss forever - Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias

MEDIA CONTROL ALBUM CHARTS
No.52 (from No.51) The Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston

[Thanks Sabine]


Million Family March...

Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown: Million Family March

Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown pictured at the Million Family March, 16 October 2000.

 

NEWSFILE: 21 OCTOBER 2000


Billboard Charts...

The Billboard update for the week ending 28 October 2000:

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS:
Billboard 200 - Down to No.161 (from No.158) - 22 weeks on chart;
DOUBLE PLATINUM
R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Remains at No.84 (second week) with bullet - 22 weeks on chart.

FINE:
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - Up to No.51 (from No.55) with bullet - 7 weeks on chart;
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay - Remains at No.45 (third week) with bullet - 7 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER:
Hot 100 - Re-Entry at No.97 with bullet - 19 weeks on chart;
Adult Contemporary Chart - Remains at No.21(second week) - 24 weeks on chart

[Compiled By Lopez/Chris B.]


UK Airplay...

Whilst the commercial single remains top ten for a second week and mid-week sales indicate a possibly third week inside the ten, radio support for 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' remains slow.

This week, the song climbs to No.23 (from No.27) with an audience of 29.41m (no change from last week) and 911 spins (up 20% over last week).

Radio One (the biggest national pop radio station) and Capital Radio (the biggest independent local radio station) continue to give the song strictly limited exposure.

 

Europe & The World...

On the Music & Media European Singles Chart, 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is down to No.3 after a week at No.1.  On the WorldPop Singles Chart, the song holds at No.4 for a second week.

[Thanks Jim]

France...

With no single released, 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' (maxi CD) climbs to No.85 this week.

[Thanks Sebastien]

Spain...

'Whitney The Greatest Hits' is up to No.44 from No.47 on the Spanish Albums chart.

[Thanks Laura]

 

NEWSFILE: 19 OCTOBER 2000


Gold...

The VH1 Divas Live '99 album has been certified Gold.

The album features Whitney's duet with Mary J Blige
on 'Ain't No Way', I Will Always Love You and
'I'm Every Woman' with Chaka Khan.


UK Airplay...

Although London's Capital Radio is not keen on playing 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' (a bona fide commercial hit with a rare second week in the UK Top Ten), they do continue to play Whitney's music at an incredible rate and 'My Love Is Your Love' is back on their unpublished 'A List'. 

UK fans - keep requesting Whitney!


Dutch Update...

Could I Have This Kiss Forever remains at No.2 on the Dutch Top 40 (5th week on chart).
Whitney The Greatest Hits is up two places from no.31 to no.29 on the Dutch Album Top 100 (22nd week on chart).

[Thanks Deborah]


Radio & Records...

Radio & Records Charts for the week ending 13 October 2000

AC
Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Down to No.20 (from No.19)

Urban AC
Fine - Down to No.28 from No.25

[Thanks Jeffrey]

 

NEWSFILE: 17 OCTOBER 2000


UK Chart Update...

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS
Top 75 Album Chart - Down to No.17 (from No.16) -22 weeks on chart - DOUBLE PLATINUM
Music Video Chart - Up to No.29 (from No.31) - 22 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER
Top 75 Singles Chart - Down to No.9 (from No.7) - 2 week on chart.

I LEARNED FROM THE BEST
R&B Singles Chart - Remains at No.38 (second week) - 34 weeks on chart.


Hitmakers...

[From Hitmakers Magazine]

ERIC BROWN, PD, KLRS, Chico

WHITNEY HOUSTON Fine (ARISTA) - This is a really cool song and I hope they go for it at Mainstream. We're spiking it in and it's requesting.

[Thanks Dave W]


Charts Around The World...

EUROPE:

Austria:
(Top 40 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 9 (10) - 5 weeks on chart

Belgium:
(Top 50 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 30 (29) - 22 weeks on chart
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 8 (9) - 5 weeks on chart

Croatia:
(Top 20 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 1 (1) - 5 weeks on chart

Estonia:
(Top 200 CD) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 78 (103) - 22 weeks on chart
(Top 200 MC) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 84 (140) - 21 weeks on chart

Germany:
(Top 100 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 51 (45) - 22 weeks on chart
(Top 100 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 5 (8) - 5 weeks on chart
(WOM Single Charts) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 3 (3) - 5 weeks on chart
(Top 20 R&B Airplay) Fine - No. 19 (Re-Entry) - 1 week on chart.

Holland (Netherlands):
(Mega Top 100) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 2 (2) - 5 weeks on chart
(Top 10 Airplay) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 1 (1) - 7 weeks on chart

Ireland:
(Top 30 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 20 (16) - 22 weeks on chart
(Top 30 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 10 (8) - 2 weeks on chart

Italy:
(Fimi Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 12 (6) - 3 weeks on chart

Luxembourg:
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 41 (42) - 3 weeks on chart

Norway:
(Top 20 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 7 (8) - 3 weeks on chart

Poland:
(Super 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 35 (18) - 5 weeks on chart

Spain:
(Top 20 Airplay) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 10 (10) - 7 weeks on chart
(Los 40 Principales) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 20 (New) - 1 week on chart

Sweden:
(Top 60 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 17 (18) - 21 weeks on chart
(Top 60 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 4 (2) - 5 weeks on chart

Switzerland:
(Top 100 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 42 (39) - 20 weeks on chart
(Top 100 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 1 (1) - 5 weeks on chart

ASIA:

Sri Lanka:
(Top 20 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 1 (2) - 6 weeks on chart

Taiwan:
(Top 20 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 19 (18) - 8 weeks on chart

OCEANIA:

New Zealand:

(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 23 (17) - 17 weeks on chart

NORTH AMERICA:

Canada:

(Top 50 R&B Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 28 (32) - 21 weeks on chart
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 14 (14) - 16 weeks on chart

[Thanks Gogi]


Australia...

Aria Top 50 Albums
Whitney The Greatest Hits - Down to No.93 (last week No.74) - 23 weeks on chart -
GOLD

Aria Top 50 Singles
If I Told You That - Down to No.56 (from No.44) - 5 weeks on chart;

Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Down to No.97 (from No.78) - 17 weeks on chart -
GOLD

NEWSFILE: 15 OCTOBER 2000


Whitney Introduces...

Whitney introduced her video, 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever', on Top Of The Pops tonight.  The segment was quite short but ensured Whitney's video was played.

Whitney Introduces 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' On TOTP
CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE WHITNEY INTRODUCE
'COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER' VIDEO ON TOTP


Worldpop...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is up to No.4 on the Worldpop Singles Chart.

 

Germany...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is up to No.5 on the German Singles Chart.  The album, The Greatest Hits, is down to No.51 (from No.45).

[Thanks Sabine]


Switzerland...

It's a second week at No.1 on Switzerland's Singles Chart for 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever'.

[Thanks Roland]


Who Would Imagine A King...

[From SonicNet]

Britney Spears, *NSync, Backstreet Boys On Platinum Christmas

Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, TLC also among those on collection, due Nov. 14.

MTV News Online's Robert Mancini reports:

If you've been waiting for Britney Spears and *NSync to come along and pepper your holiday season with a shimmering, sparkling dose of pop, then you're about to be a very happy reader.

Those acts are teaming up with the Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, TLC, Toni Braxton, Santana, Monica, Joe, R. Kelly, Pink, Dave Matthews Band, Donell Jones, Dido and Steps for a holiday collection titled Platinum Christmas.

The collection arrives Nov. 14 on Jive Records, and it promises to find the aforementioned artists tackling holiday-season classics as well as contemporary tracks.

The collection marks Jive Records' first foray into the holiday market, and it brings a Christmas twist to the pop-compilation trend that sent the Now That's What I Call Music! 4 compilation to the top of the pop chart this summer.

Platinum Christmas track list:


Britney Spears, "My Only Wish (This Year)"
*NSync, "I Don't Want To Spend One More Christmas Without You"
Backstreet Boys, "Christmas Time"
Christina Aguilera, "Silent Night"
Whitney Houston, "Who Could Imagine a King"

TLC, "Sleighride"
Toni Braxton, "The Christmas Song"
Santana, "Posada (Pilgrimage to Bethlehem)"
Monica, "My Grown Up Christmas List"
Joe, "This Christmas"
R. Kelly, "World Christmas"
Pink, "Give Love on Christmas Day"
Dave Matthews Band, "Christmas Song"
Donell Jones, "My Gift to You"
Dido, "Christmas Day"
Steps, "Merry Christmas Everybody"

 

NEWSFILE: 13 OCTOBER 2000


Top Of The Pops...

Whitney Houston will be featured on Top Of The Pops tomorrow night (UK) with the video for 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' as well as a taped interview type segment.


Billboard Charts...

The Billboard update for the week ending 21 October 2000:

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS:
Billboard 200 - Down to No.158 (from No.140) - 21 weeks on chart;
DOUBLE PLATINUM
R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Down to No.84 (from No.74) - 21 weeks on chart.

FINE:
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - Down to No.55 (from No.52) - 6 weeks on chart.
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay - Remains at No.45 (second week) - 6 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER:
Adult Contemporary Chart - Down to No.21 (from No.20) - 23 weeks on chart;

SAME SCRIPT, DIFFERENT CAST:
Hot Dance Music/Club Play - Down to No.30 (from No.14) 10 weeks on chart.

[Compiled By Lopez]


Europe's Number One...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is Europe's No.1 single this week (climbing from No.5) according to Billboard Magazine.

The Greatest Hits is down one place to No.21 this week.

Well Done Whitney - Yet Another European No.1 Single!

[Thanks Chris B./Lopez]


RealPlayer...

You can check out the 'Fine' Video from RealPlayer's Take 5 - Click Here.

 

France...

Good news for 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' - though the single has not been released yet, the maxi CD climbs to No.89 this week, gaining seven places over last week.

Not such great news for the Greatest Hits album - it's off the Top 25 Compilation Album Chart for the first time since it's release.

[Thanks Sebastien]

 

Spain...

'Whitney The Greatest Hits' is down to No.47 from No.32 on the Spanish Albums chart.
'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is down to No.8 from No.7 on the Spanish Singles chart.

[Thanks Laura]


NEWSFILE: 12 OCTOBER 2000


Whitney Houston Live...

[From Whitney Houston Platinum Club]

Whitney Houston will be performing on November 10th in Las Vegas, NV at the Aladdin Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV - one show only! On the bill with Whitney will be her husband, Bobby. Because this is an exclusive engagement, ticket prices will probably be in the $100 to $300 per ticket range. The Platinum Club is working with Whitney's management to try and hold some tickets for fan club members, but this is not confirmed. Please check back to the site frequently for updates and info on when fan club tickets will go on sale ~ if they are secured.

Check out Aladdin Hotel's web site for announcements and updates regarding Whitney's exclusive engagement!

Here's Aladdin Hotel's Press Release About The Show:


WHITNEY HOUSTON AND BOBBY BROWN UNITE ONSTAGE FOR EXCLUSIVE
CONCERT APPEARANCE AT ALADDIN


Los Angeles, CA - Whitney Houston, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, will join musical forces with her husband, Bobby Brown, multi platinum solo artist and former leader of New Edition, for a night of pop, R&B, and hip hop at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts. This special concert, featuring individual performances by each artist as well as several duets, will take place on Friday, November 10th at 8 PM. Tickets for the performance are priced at $300, $200, and $100.

A six time Grammy winner and Soul Train's Female Artist of the Decade, Houston is known not only for her electrifying live performances, but also for her stellar record and video sales which exceeds 110 million worldwide, making her the biggest selling artist of all time. Newsweek wrote "no one of her generation sings with more character and conviction," and Jon Pareles of New York Times dubbed her performance at last year's VH1 Divas as "invincible."

Houston, who received a standing ovation at last month's MTV Video Music Awards, commemorated her 15th year of recording in May with a 2 CD greatest hits package featuring a unique mix of classic ballads like "The Greatest Love of All," and "One Moment in Time," with up tempo signature cuts and remixes, (including "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "I'm Every Woman," and "How Will I Know,") New duets with Deborah Cox, George Michael and Enrique Iglesias round out the 36 track set which has already sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

Houston's career contains a substantial list of achievements. Her debut album, Whitney Houston, released in 1985, became the biggest selling debut by a solo artist. By the time her follow-up album, Whitney, was released, she had garnered seven consecutive number one hits, surpassing a record previously set by the Beatles and the Bee Gees. A series of soundtrack albums - including Waiting to Exhale and The Preachers Wife added to her multi-platinum collection. But, it was "The Bodyguard" that shattered records. In addition to making Houston's acting debut, the film featured "I Will Always Love You," the biggest selling commercial single in history. To date, the album has sold 36 million copies worldwide. In 1999, Whitney released her critically acclaimed studio album, "My Love is Your Love." This record earned her a sixth Grammy and yielded several hit singles including "It's Not Right, But It's Okay," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "When You Believe," a duet with Mariah Carey.

Four years before Houston's recording debut, Bobby Brown formed New Edition in his native Roxbury, Massachusetts. Within two years, the group was releasing gold and platinum records like, "Cool It Now," "Count Me Out," and "Mr. Telephone Man." His breakthrough 1988 solo LP Don't Be Cruel generated 4 top 5 singles - "Don't Be Cruel," "Roni," "My Prerogative," and "Every Little Step," which earned Brown a Grammy Award. American Music Awards and Soul Train Music Awards followed as Brown followed up with the multi platinum Bobby. He reunited with New Edition in 1997 for the Home Again tour. His next release, Forever, was a seamless blend of hip hop and rhythm an blues. Brown is currently at work on a new album, soon to be released.

Tickets for Houston's and Brown's performance go on sale Saturday, October 14 at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Aladdin Theatre Box Office. To order by phone call (702) 474-4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com

Aladdin's newly rebuilt Theatre for the Performing features 7,000 cloth seats along with the city's best sound and sightlines. The theatre originally opened in 1978 with Neil Diamond's first Las Vegas performance and it was reinaugurated this August - after a $25 million renovation - by Enrique Iglesias.



Fine DVD...

[From Billboard Online]

Arista Readies DVD Singles


Outkast, Toni Braxton, and Whitney Houston are among the artists featured in Arista's initial round of DVD single releases, set to hit stores on Nov. 21. The discs, which will retail for $9.98, feature behind-the-scenes, performance, and interview footage, along with videos and hit songs by the artists. Pink, Dido, and Spiritualized will also be included in the first set of releases; singles from Usher, Joy Enriquez, and Dream will follow in the coming months.

Although details are still being finalized, here is how the first round of singles is shaping up:

Toni Braxton (disc 1): "Spanish Guitar" and "Just Be A Man About It," plus behind-the-scenes footage.

Toni Braxton (disc 2): "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Un-Break My Heart," plus interview footage.

Dido: "Here With Me," "Thank You" live version, plus other live performance footage.

Whitney Houston: "Fine," plus two additional clips, behind-the-scenes and interview footage.

Outkast: "B.O.B." and "Ms. Jackson," plus interview footage and live clips shot at S.O.B.'s in New York.

Pink: "Most Girls" and "There You Go," plus behind-the-scenes footage.

Spiritualized: "Electricity" and "Come Together," plus electronic press kit.

The videos featured in the next batch will be Usher's "Pop Ya Collar," Joy Enriquez's "Tell Me How You Feel," and Dream's "He Loves U Not." Extra footage for these singles is still being determined.

[Thanks Chris B]

NEWSFILE: 11 OCTOBER 2000


Fine...

Fine Video Screen Capture

Screen capture from the 'Fine' video (courtesy of Lisa D.) with aired on BET's 106th & Park yesterday with a surprise appearance from Whitney herself.

Whitney came to plug the video and her album as well as Sunday's new CD. She was at ease and friendly.  The co-hosts got hugs from her and they gave her lots of accolades. The host, 'Free', stated that she knows that Whitney is very meticulous with how her songs are queued up on the CD and what goes next etc. She said that she had the opportunity to see Whit in the studio with Wyclef and Whitney sung a song four different ways each time then she saw her perform it and it was still different. She was amazed and wanted to know how Whitney does it. Whitney said that the melody stays in her head but her feelings varies and that is how she does it. The host then said 'well, your band have to be on point to follow you' to which Whitney jokingly said 'they would WANT to be'.

Bobby Brown was also with Whitney as was Robyn Crawford (who co-manages Sunday with Whitney).  Whitney made some oblique references to her legal problems in noting that she noted that she and Bobby have a lot going on and she pointedly noted that she feels good.

Please request the 'Fine' video at BET by visiting the BET Website or Emailing BET.

[This Report Compiled With The Assistance Of Lopez, Blackatlantic & Dave W]

 

Quencie...

Whitney & Quencie Quencie Thomas is the very lucky fan who met Whitney Houston on the MTV Fanatic show two years ago. 

Quencie is now in the process of writing a book about the whole experience, both on and off screen.  Her vision is to include answers to all the questions any fan would have about the experience of meeting Whitney.  To enable her to do this, Quencie would like to be flooded with emails from Whitney's fans with the kind of questions they would love to have

answered about the experience of meeting Whitney, an insight from all perspectives of what Whitney's fans feel they would love to know.   Please help Quencie out by emailing her.  You can also visit her Website.

Quencie informs me that the ultimate aims of the book are to inspire people to never give up on their dreams as well as to illustrate that Whitney's inner beauty matches her vocal talent.


A Fine Request...

You can vote for Whitney's 'Fine' video on NBC Late night show called 'Friday Night' by logging on to www.nbci.com/friday or by calling 1-800 jukepic. The votes will be tallied this Friday and the show will air the same night at 12:30.

[Thanks Mark]


Great Irish Start...

Whitney Houston debuts on the Irish singles chart at No.8 with 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever'. This is a very good debut for Ireland as their singles market isn't as volatile as the UK - expect it to go higher.

[Thanks Tom]

NEWSFILE: 10 OCTOBER 2000


UK Chart Update...

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS
Top 75 Album Chart - Remains at No.16 (3rd week) -21 weeks on chart - DOUBLE PLATINUM
Music Video Chart - Down to No.31 (from No.24) - 21 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER
Top 75 Singles Chart - New Entry At No.7 - 1 week on chart.

I LEARNED FROM THE BEST
R&B Singles Chart - Re-Entry At No.38 - 33 weeks on chart.

 

Number One...

Great news from Switzerland - Could I Have This Kiss Forever climbs to No.1 (from No.7) on the official charts.

[Thanks Roland]


Australia...

Aria Top 50 Albums
Whitney The Greatest Hits - Down to No.74 (last week No.67) - 22 weeks on chart -
GOLD

Aria Top 50 Singles
If I Told You That - Down to No.44 (from No.41) - 4 weeks on chart;

Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Down to No.78 - 16 weeks on chart -
GOLD

 

NEWSFILE: 8 OCTOBER 2000


Fine, Just Fine...

[Review of 'Fine' from www.wbls.com]

Whitney Houston has been working some serious magic lately because she's blazin us with back to back hits. Not that this diva needs magic to create a smash, but she definitely got her own recipe brewing. Her new single "Fine" which is off her Greatest Hits CD is real hot. It's an upbeat track, which is always nice to hear from Whitney considering she has always mastered ballads. The lyrics are sassy and catchy. She sings to a former lover telling him that she's over him and is doing just fine. Ladies, I smell another anthem.

[Thanks Jeffrey]


Dutch Chart Update...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is down to No.2 after a week at No.1 in Holland.  The album, 'Whitney The Greatest Hits' slips   to No.31 (from No.15).

[Thanks Deborah]


Charts Around The World....

Austria:
(Top 40 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 10 (12) - 4 weeks on chart
* Whitney:The Greatest Hits dropped out of the chart this week.

Belgium:
(Top 50 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 29 (24) - 21 weeks on chart
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 9 (13) - 4 weeks on chart

Estonia:
(Top 200 CD) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 103 (108) - 21 weeks on chart
(Top 200 MC) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 140 (130) - 21 weeks on chart
* Total Sales: 41,000 copies. (Not bad for such a small country)

Finland:
(Singles Top 20) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 18 (New) - 1 week on chart
* Whitney:The Greatest Hits dropped out of the chart this week.

Germany:
(Top 100 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 45 (33) - 21 weeks on chart
* Sales this week: 24,600 copies.
(Top 100 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 8 (9) - 4 weeks on chart
(WOM Single Charts) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 3 (2) - 4 weeks on chart

Holland (Netherlands):
(Mega Top 100) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 2 (2) - 4 weeks on chart
(Top 10 Airplay) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 1 (4) - 6 weeks on chart

Ireland:
(Top 30 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 16 (21) - 21 weeks on chart

Norway:
(Top 20 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 9 (8) - 3 weeks on chart
(Hit 40 Airplay) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 19 (31) - 6 weeks on chart

Portugal:
(Top 30 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 27 (26) - 21 weeks on chart

Sweden:
(Top 60 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 18 (19) - 20 weeks on chart
(Top 60 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 2 (3) - 4 weeks on chart

Switzerland:
(Top 100 Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 33 (36) - 20 weeks on chart
(Top 100 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 7 (15) - 3 weeks on chart

Turkey:
(Top 40 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 15 (16) - 4 weeks on chart
* Enrique gets first billing in Turkey.

Canada:
(Top 50 R&B Albums) Whitney:The Greatest Hits - No. 27 (22) - 19 weeks on chart
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 12 (12) - 14 weeks on chart

New Zealand:
(Top 50 Singles) Could I Have This Kiss Forever - No. 17 (21) - 16 weeks on chart

[Thanks Gogi]


Radio & Records...

Urban AC
Fine - up to No.25 (from No.30)

AC

Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Down to No.19 (from No.12)

[Thanks Jeffrey]


Worldpop...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' remains at No.6 on the Worldpop Singles Chart.  Expect it to advance in the coming weeks following it's UK Chart debut tomorrow.

 

NEWSFILE: 7 OCTOBER 2000


ET Tonight...

Fans in the US - be sure to tune into Entertainment Tonight as they will have an exclusive on the new 'Fine' video.

Arista Records would like your feedback after the show as to what you thought of it.  Please be sure to take a moment to email your thoughts to Arista.


Billboard Charts...

The Billboard update for the week ending 14 October 2000:

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS:
Billboard 200 - Down to No.140 (from No.124) - 20 weeks on chart;
DOUBLE PLATINUM
R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Down to No.74 (from No.70) with bullet - 20 weeks on chart.

FINE:
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - Up to No.52 (from No.56) with bullet - 5 weeks on chart.
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay - Up to No.45 (from No.47) with bullet - 5 weeks on chart.

COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER:
Hot 100 - Down to No.100 (from No.98) - 18 weeks on chart;
Adult Contemporary Chart - Down to No.20 (from No.14) - 21 weeks on chart;

SAME SCRIPT, DIFFERENT CAST:
Hot Dance Music/Club Play - Down to No.14 (from No.13) - 9 weeks on chart.

[Compiled By Lopez]


France...

'Whitney The Greatest Hits' is down to No.24 on the French Compilation Album Chart and the single, 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' debuts on the Singles Chart at No.96 based on maxi-CD sales.

[Thanks Sebastien]


Spain...

'Whitney The Greatest Hits' remains at No.32 on the Spanish Albums chart and 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is down to No.7 from No.4 on the Spanish Singles chart.

[Thanks Laura]


Europe...

As per Billboard Magazine, 'Whitney The Greatest Hits' is down to No.20 (from No.16) on the European Album Chart. 

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' is up to No.5 (from No.10).

[Thanks Lopez]

CNN Worldbeat...

'Whitney The Greatest Hits' is down to No.25 (from No.18) on the CNN Worldbeat Album Chart, it's 19th week on (peak position No.2).

 

Germany...

MEDIA CONTROL SINGLE CHARTS
Could I Have This Kiss Forever - Up to No.8 (from No.9)

MEDIA CONTROL ALBUM CHARTS
The Greatest Hits - Down to No.45 (from No.33)

[Thanks Sabine]


NEWSFILE: 6 OCTOBER 2000


UK Sales...

London's Capital Radio announced the Top 5 best selling singles in the UK between Sunday and Tuesday this evening.  'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' has a [very early] number five chart placing.

If you're in the UK, make sure you've done your bit.  Buy the single.

On the Albums Chart, 'Whitney The Greatest Hits' held on at No.16 last week with five albums debuting above it and Music Week confirmed that the album posted a good increase in sales over last week.  Expect the album to return to the Top 10 shortly.


UK Airplay...

'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' continued it's UK airplay increase despite the lack of support from Radio One and Capital Radio.   The song is up to No.23 (from No.26) on it's third chart week.  It's received 629 spins (up 6%) and an audience impression of 33.03 million listeners (up 17%).   The song was the most played song on Radio 2 last week (the UK's biggest AC station) with 22 spins.  The duet was the No.5 most played song of the week overall that didn't have a commercial single as yet.

 

Top Ten So Far...

The Top Twenty best selling albums in the UK for the year to date:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Play - Moby
The Man Who - Travis
Reload - Tom Jones
The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem
Supernatural - Santana
Rise - Gabrielle
The Greatest Hits - Whitney Houston

Come On Over - Shania Twain
Sing When You're Winning - Robbie Williams
Born To Do It - Craig David
Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants - Oasis
On How Life Is - Macy Gray
In Blue - The Corrs
Ronan - Ronan Keating
White Ladder - David Gray
Oops I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Westlife - Westlife
Northern Star - Melanie C
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Parachutes - Coldplay

 

NEWSFILE: 3 OCTOBER 2000


In Living Colour...

Whitney - The Greatest Hits

The UK CD single of 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' features this image on the sleeve confirming the new cover for the seasonal promotion of Whitney's Greatest Hits album.  No confirmed details as yet on when the CD will be available.


UK This Week...

Could I Have This Kiss Forever

RELEASED TODAY IN THE UK

 

German Profile...

German music television VIVA, which has a target audience in the 5-25 age range, has put the 'Could I Have This Kiss Forever' video on their A-Playlist.   The video will be played at least 25 times this week - excellent profile for the single.

[Thanks Sabine]

 

NEWSFILE: 2 OCTOBER 2000


UK Chart Update...

WHITNEY THE GREATEST HITS
Top 75 Album Chart - Remains at No.16 (2nd week) -20 weeks on chart; - DOUBLE PLATINUM
Music Video Chart - Down to No.24 (from No.20) - 20 weeks on chart.



Australia...

Aria Top 50 Albums
Whitney The Greatest Hits - Down to No.67 (from No.60) - 21 weeks on chart -
GOLD

Aria Top 50 Singles
If I Told You That - Down to No.41 (from No.37) - 3 weeks on chart;

Could I Have This Kiss Forever - TBC (from No.49) - 15 weeks on chart - GOLD


Radio & Records...

Radio & Records Chart for the week ending 29 September 2000:

AC

Could I Have This Kiss Forever - remains at No.12

Urban AC

Fine - New Entry at No.30

[Thanks Jeffrey]


European Top 10...

Could I Have This Kiss Forever is No.10 on the European Singles Chart following it's release through most of Europe over the past two weeks.

 

NEWSFILE: 1 OCTOBER 2000

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