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In response to the report "For the Love of Whitney Houston" recently posted on Classic Whitney, A representative from Whitney Houston's office, Nippy, Inc., made the following comments in a call to me today: They expressed concern that the report overstates Whitney Houston's situation. Whitney has been in the studio and recordings have been going well, suspending work for only two days when she contracted a cold. Bobby Brown has been in discussions about a recording contract with Arista/BMG for the best part of a year. The fans' concerns have been registered, and continuing to address them is unnecessary.
The Billboard update for the week ending 9 March 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
'Love, Whitney' is down to No.26 (from No.8) on it's 6th week on the French Compilation Album Chart. [Thanks Sebastien D.] Spain... 'Love, Whitney' is down to No.43 (from No.23) on the Spanish Album Chart. [Thanks Laura L.]
Nanny's Whitney Houston Website has moved - check it out in it's new location.
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Bertelsmann AG Carl-Bertelsmann-Straße 270 D-33311 Gütersloh Germany L.A. Reid C/o Arista Records 6 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019 USA BMG Entertainment International 1540 Broadway USA-New York, N.Y. 10036-4098 Please keep your letters polite and to the point. Ask questions and request that Whitney's fans be afforded a statement clarifying the points raised in your letters. It is in Arista & BMG's interests to care for the well being of Whitney Houston over and above any immediate need for an album. Seek this clarification for yourself and your fellow fans, regardless of whether or not you believe the Classic Whitney report ('For The Love of Whitney Houston', 24 February 2002).
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It is with a heavy heart that I must convey to Whitney Houston's fanbase details of recent troubling events that directly affect her physical, mental and spiritual health. These revelations are being made only after what has been agonising deliberation because the situation has grown transparently life-threatening. The individual who has taken sole charge of Whitney's well being allegedly does not have her best interests at heart, further aggravating this current crisis. It is the sole intention of Classic Whitney to promote compassion and consideration, and not to endorse humiliation and recrimination. Delivering an unprecedented megamillion dollar contract to Whitney Houston evidently was a desperate if good faith attempt by LA Reid to motivate her to focus on getting her health and her life back in order. The monetary incentive, however, neglected to produce the desired effect, and her failure to record new studio material led to the issuance of 'Love, Whitney,' another CD of compiled tracks on the heels of the release of 'Whitney: The Greatest Hits.' Despite published assurances that Whitney had already recorded two songs for the new album during last month, no new recordings had been made at that point. This setback prompted Reid to send her to Atlanta, where he hoped that a stay with friend Perri Reid-Nixon would be conducive to nourishing her soul and to restoring her well-being. According to reliable accounts, Whitney Houston had managed to start laying down vocals for some tracks at a prominent Atlanta studio, but recording was abruptly suspended without notice when Bobby Brown moved her into a hotel in Buckhead where days would pass and Whitney would not return to the studio, missing several recording sessions. Bobby Brown, under the impression that he has a deal to record one album for Arista if he can motivate his wife to deliver a complete album of new material by the end of April, has assumed complete control over her activities in his effort to fulfil this aim. The ugly implication is that his primary concern is the prospect of a recording contract rather than his wife's welfare, a revelation even more disturbing than any exposure of Whitney Houston's humanity. Arista Record and its parent company BMG must go on the record to address their alleged agreement to allow Bobby Brown to record an album for Arista or another BMG affiliated label on the proviso that he ensures Whitney delivers an album in April. It is the responsibility of Whitney Houston's fanbase to do what it can to support her during this difficult time. It is increasingly becoming apparent that there are few surrounding her that are looking out for what is truly best for this remarkable woman. The severity of this crisis should not be underestimated and exposing the current situation is a start to helping Whitney. As fans we ought to strongly express our concerns to compel Arista and BMG to publicly address these issues to reassure us that they have Whitney's best interests at heart, both professionally and personally. [Report researched by M. Chavda & prepared by M. Chavda & M. A. Devendittis]
The UK chart update for the week ending 2 March 2002 LOVE, WHITNEY
BeBe Winans reports that he is to work with Whitney Houston on her upcoming album. [Thanks Lisa D.]
[From Fox News' Fox411] Bobby Brown, Bar Fly: I've been wondering where powerhouse singer Whitney Houston's been lately. No word on Whitney, but solid reports from the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta have Whitney's husband, Bobby Brown, hanging out steadily in the lobby bar, using it an as office of sorts and not being entirely discreet in his dealings. The couple owns a home in Atlanta, where some observers would suggest Bobby move his business for more privacy. There are prying eyes everywhere it seems. [Thanks Lisa D.] Proposal Performance... [From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution] Now, that's a proposal On Friday night, Mike Greto thought he would surprise his girlfriend, Dominique Love, with a wedding proposal. After Love said "yes" and the couple made their way to the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead Lobby Lounge to celebrate with friends, it was Greto's turn to be surprised. Ritz-Carlton guests Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown happened to be in the lobby, doing an impromptu performance by the piano, when word of the engagement got out. The celebrity couple then announced the engagement to the shocked pair as the room applauded. [Thanks Ralph N.] Billboard Chart Update... The Billboard update for the week ending 2 March 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER: France... 'Love, Whitney' is at No.8 on it's fifth week on the French Compilation Album Chart. [Thanks Sebastien D.] Spain... 'Love, Whitney' is up to No.23 (from No.31) on the Spanish Album Chart. [Thanks Laura L.] Dutch Update... 'Love, Whitney' debuted three weeks ago on the Dutch Album Chart at No.35. It has since moved 36-24. [Thanks JP]
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The UK chart update for the week ending 23 February 2002 LOVE, WHITNEY
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This Guardian UK article discusses perennial Valentine's Day favourites and centres around Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'.
The Billboard update for the week ending 23 February 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
'Love, Whitney' sold around 7,500 copies last week to register it's No.33 debut. Spain... 'Love, Whitney' is up to No.31 (from No.40) on the Spanish Album Chart. [Thanks Laura L.] France... 'Love, Whitney' is up to No.8 on the French Compilation Album Chart. [Thanks Sebastien D.]
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The UK chart update for the week ending 16 February 2002 LOVE, WHITNEY
'Love, Whitney' is at No.10 on the Brazilian Album Chart this week - only two other English language albums feature in the Top 10. [Thanks Gabriel A.]
NEWSFILE: 10 FEBRUARY 2002 |
The Billboard update for the week ending 16 February 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
'Love, Whitney' debuts at No.40 on the Spanish Album Chart. [Thanks Laura]
NEWSFILE: 7 FEBRUARY 2002 |
Whitney News! Today Whitney and Bobbi Kristina are helping to celebrate the 33rd birthday of Bobby Brown! They are in Atlanta with Bobby's family to have a private dinner party for him. On the recording front, Whitney has been in the studio and has finished two songs for her new CD. Next week, Whitney plans to hang out and attend one of Mary J. Blige's sold out concerts in New York and to go see Luther Vandross at one of his sold out shows also in New York. In other news, Whitney called Mariah Carey after her performance this past Sunday at the Super Bowl to let her know she did a wonderful job. Stay tuned for more news!
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In conjunction with the release of 'Love, Whitney' in the UK, Arista have created a lovewhitney.com website. The site features videos, audio clips and a photo gallery.
'Love, Whitney' is up to No.12 on the French Compilation Album Chart. [Thanks Sebastien D.]
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JANUARY 2002 NEWSFILE CAN BE FOUND HERE
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