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[From Groovevolt] Arista’s career-diva, Whitney Houston is striking back with a new album and a lot of attitude. First single, "Whatchulookinat," co-produced by Bobby Brown is aimed at the media.The yet to be titled album will issue some of Whitney’s usual R&B, and pop staples. Tracks include: My Love (with Bobby Brown), One of These Days, Don’t You Love That man, and a remake of, "You Light Up My Life." Arista also plans to release a Limited Edition DVD which will include un-released video material. As far as retail and radio support, Arista is planning Multi-Artist Bags (Toni, TLC, Santana, and Whitney), and a 5 Track Solicitation Sampler CD – Due August 16, 2002 to all radio programmers. Massive marketing will be major for the release including: 5 part Good Morning America special, Diane Sawyer Prime Time, Possible VMA Award performance, Oprah for November and a National BET, MTV, and VH-1 advertising campaign. The video will be delivered to BET, MTV, and VH1 on August 9th. [Thanks Dzemil]
[From Thunderpuss.com] Thunderpuss & Full Intention are the official Club remixers for Whitney Houston's new single "Whatchalookinat."You can hear a sample of the remix at the Thunderpuss Website. The first sample you'll hear on the Pop Up Window is the ThunderDUB. More Thunderpuss Samples coming to the Thunderpuss site throughout the week. [Thanks Matt]
[From Platinum Club] Listen to Whitney's New Single, "Whatchulookinat"! Whitney's latest single, "Whatchulookinat," is the first to be released from her highly anticipated forthcoming album. The single was produced by Bobby Brown and Muhammad 2 G with vocals arranged by Whitney. To listen to the radio mix version of the new single from Whitney's upcoming album due in stores fall 2002, Go to the Platinum Club Website. [Thanks Margaret]
UK & European fans should express the wish to see Whitney Houston perform at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Barcelona as part of a competition to be part of the voting panel that decides who will win the Best UK Act award at this year's ceremony. The competition is a great way to let MTV know that there is a demand to see Whitney and may help influence their programming in other ways even if Whitney isn't ultimately available to perform at the show. [Thanks Roxanne E.]
The Tonos website features a section where you can listen to several songs that were recently submitted to producer Robert Smith for possible inclusion on the new Whitney Houston album. [Thanks Dzemil]
'Waiting To Exhale' will air in the US on the Bravo channel tonight (7 & 9:30pm Central). [Thanks Joe E.] Sweden... Waiting to Exhale will be shown on Sweden's TV4 on this Saturday, August 3 at 21.00 CET, in the original with subtitles. Also, Whitney will be on Oprah this Friday -- the show that featured Mariah Carey -- on a European channel called "CLUB" at 10.00 CET.[Thanks Adam]
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Contrary to rumours circulating, the new Whitney Houston album will not be called 'Believe'.
Tower Records lists a September 17th release date in the U.S. for the still untitled new album from Whitney Houston. It will be available for pre orders on August 20th for $14.99. [Thanks Dan L.]
Its 'Bodyguard' mania on the 4th "free to air" television channel in South Africa. They are running an excellent advertisement campaign with Whitney shots and clips from the movie. Text captions on screen read "Go on, admit that you love these songs!" and they play them to audio of 'Run To You' and 'I Will Always Love You'. The end of the ad says "The best of Whitney soon on Channel E." BMG Africa confirmed the 16 September release date for "something new from Whitney, still untitled" and it seems that they are preparing for good catalogue sales with store shelves being filled with Whitney CDs. [Thanks Shaun C.]
The Danish Click2Music website is the latest to confirm the 16 September release date of Whitney's new CD. Danish fans can expect a commercial single for 'Whatchulookinat' on 2 September. [Thanks Stig N.]
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London's Capital Radio played 'Whatchulookinat' during the R&B Chart Show as one of four new releases and the DJ mentioned that he'd have information about the new album on next Sunday's show.
The Amazon.de website (Germany) has 'Whatchulookinat' available for pre-order. The release date cited is 2 September 2002.
If you haven't signed up already, be sure to subscribe to the Classic Whitney Mailing List. The list will make important announcements as we get closer to the release of the new video, single and album from Whitney. Competitions to win rare Whitney items will also feature.
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CDNow lists a August 6th release date for the 4 track viynal single of "Whatchulookinat" in the U.S. [Thanks Dan L.]
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Text of an email received today: The track listing published yesterday is fake. The lead-off single and "You Light Up My Life" are the only tracks that will be on the upcoming release. Furthermore, there's a 3-track demo that's being used to tease various industry people with a taste of what's to come. None of these 3 tracks are featured on the fake track listing. All tracks that are listed from 2-10 are not even working titles for her songs. They don't exist. Besides, almost all tunes have yet to be mastered and "Believe" is not a Gospel Medley. [Thanks Gogi] DVD Buzz... Information Originating From a European Branch of BMG: A Whitney Houston Live - 1 Hour TV Special - to be distributed world-wide. This Special was recorded on the "My Love Is Your Love Tour". Editing to be completed and distribution rights to be negotiated. This will be released as a DVD world-wide. [Thanks Adam G.]
NEWSFILE: 26 JULY 2002 |
The Billboard update for the week ending 3 August 2002: WHATCHULOOKINAT: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
The following is rumoured to be the tracklisting for the new Whitney Houston album (title -- Believe -- yet to be officially confirmed):
[Thanks Igor S.]
US radio station Hot97 debuted the P Diddy remix of 'Whatchulookinat' yesterday. The remix features a rap by P Diddy. [Thanks Tyron]
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[Thanks Alan M.] NEWSFILE: 24 JULY 2002 |
Philadelphia radio station Q102 reports that Whitney Houston has covered a 1977 song for the new album. The buzz is, Whitney has remade 'You Light Up My Life'. [Thanks Dan L./Dzemil]
[Thanks Lisa D.] NEWSFILE: 23 JULY 2002 |
[From MTV News] Whitney Houston will shoot the video for "Whatchulookinat" ("What You Looking At") in the next couple of weeks, according to her spokesperson. It is the first single from her still-untitled LP, which drops September 17.
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For Brazilian Fans: The Music Club published an article about Whitney's next album in which they state it will be released on September 23 and this is confirmed by BMG Brazil. [Thanks Sid M.] NEWSFILE: 19 JULY 2002 |
[Thanks André]
The Amazon (France) website reports the title for Whitney Houston's new album is 'Believe' and set for release on 16 September 2002. [Thanks Jean Luc] Billboard Chart Update... The Billboard update for the week ending 27 July 2002: WHATCHULOOKINAT: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today.
[From Hitmakers] WHITNEY HOUSTON "Whatcha Lookin' At" (ARISTA)
[Thanks Dave W.]
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The Hollywood Reporter features This Interview with Arista President, LA Reid, who discusses his success with Arista artists over the past two years and briefly mentions Whitney Houston. [Thanks MG] NEWSFILE: 17 JULY 2002 |
The Boston Globe has published This Article titled An Imperfect Ten that reports on the tenth anniversary of Whitney Houston's marriage to Bobby Brown. [Thanks Steve] NEWSFILE: 16 JULY 2002 |
This Launch News Report discusses the radio leak of 'Whatcha Lookin' At' and features a short comment from Whitney supposedly related to the work on her new CD as to her work ethic of producing quality music over the desire to outdo what she's done before. [Thanks Quent P.] NEWSFILE: 12 JULY 2002 |
Babyface describes Whitney's latest recordings as a return to "Goose bump time" in this MTV News Report. The article also cites Iva Gotti as a potential producer for the album.
This Fox News Report discusses the radio leak of Whitney's 'Whatcha Lookin' At', reveals that the album is still being recorded but on schedule for release on 17 September and confirms Whitney co-wrote the song with two new Atlanta based producer/songwriters. [Thanks Dave W.] Remix... Remixers being lined up to re-work 'Whatcha Lookin' At' include Hex Hector, Thunderpuss, Roger Sanchez, Peter Rauhofer and Johnny Vicious. [Thanks Matt J.] Billboard Chart Update... The Billboard update for the week ending 20 July 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Forthcoming Video... [From Platinum Club] Whitney's New Single Hits Airwaves! Whitney's new single entitled, "What Are You Looking At?" is the first to be released from her much anticipated forthcoming album and can now be heard on various radio formats! The single was produced by Whitney's husband Bobby Brown and Muhammad 2 G. Whitney's next album is slated for release this coming fall. Currently, Whitney is gearing up to make a video for her new single, "What Are You Looking At?" Stay tuned to Whitney's official Web site for updates on the album's release and also information on the production of Whitney's next video! NEWSFILE: 11 JULY 2002 |
The new Whitney Houston single is called 'Whatcha Lookin' At'. Details of who produced the song with Bobby Brown or the song's writers is not yet known.
NEWSFILE: 10 JULY 2002 |
Wendy Williams of WBLS radio in NY debuted Whitney Houston's new single from her forthcoming release. The title of the song is along the lines of 'Why You Lookin' At' and has an an 'In My Business' theme with an uptempo It's Not Right But It's Okay feel. According to Ms. Williams, Bobby Brown produced the song. One of the lines is "Why you tryin' to ruin my reputation, When you don't even have an education?" (or something like it). [Thanks Alan M./Monte D.]
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The Billboard update for the week ending 13 July 2002: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
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JUNE 2002 NEWSFILE CAN BE FOUND HERE
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