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Commercial...

The commercial for 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' has begun to be aired in the US. It was shown in the early hours of the morning during an Oprah re-run.

[Thanks Alan M.]

Reviews...

Eleven music press reviews of 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' have been added to the One Wish Reviews.

[Thanks to everyone that has been posting music press and personal reviews on the Classic Whitney Discussion Forum.

Funky Divas...

'Whatchulookinat' will feature on the compilation album, The Very Best Of Funky Divas (The Ultimate Collection of Soul Dance R&B), albeit spelt 'Whatchalookinat'.

The compilation is released on 1 December 2003.

TV...

The TV appearances listing has been updated to include some upcoming Norwegian TV shows that will feature Whitney as well as some UK shows -- Thanks Adam.

Please email me updates with Whitney Houston TV appearances in your country.

NEWSFILE: 29 NOVEMBER 2003

Taiwan...

The Taiwanese issue of 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' features the lyrics for the songs from the album and a promotional poster of the cover:

[Click Images to view in larger scale]

[Thanks Slywia]

Screen Saver...

Screensavers.com, in association with Arista Records, have produced a 'One Wish' screen saver that features images from over the past five years that provide a backdrop to the 'One Wish' holiday album medley - download it here.

[Thanks Benji]

Like Whitney Loves Bobby...

[From Billboard]

Review:
Song: Like Whitney Loves Bobby
Artist: SHAWN KANE
December 06, 2003

It's nice to see a singer with a good sense of humor these days. J Records newcomer Shawn Kane has decided to make his introduction with the tongue-in-cheek title, "Like Whitney Loves Bobby." Lyrically, the song doesn't reference Whitney Houston and her "king of R&B" beyond the hook, but the sentiment is clear: Kane is looking for unconditional love . . . "like Whitney loves Bobby." Fortunately, there's nothing funny about Kane's church-honed vocals or the single's gritty, feel-good melody. Produced by Harold Lilly and Jubu, the song has a down-home blues tone that won't alienate its R&B audience. While mainstream R&B outlets have been reluctant to pick up on the latest batch of soulsters, hopefully they won't miss out on this one. Score another one for J Records and great, old-fashioned soul music.—RH

NEWSFILE: 28 NOVEMBER 2003

Billboard Chart Update...

The Billboard update for the week ending 6 December 2003:

ONE WISH: THE HOLIDAY ALBUM:
Billboard 200 - New Entry at No.58 with bullet - 1 week on chart;
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - New Entry at No.30 with bullet - 1 week on chart;
Billboard Comprehensive Albums - New Entry at No.58 with bullet - 1 week on chart;
Top Holiday Albums - New Entry at No.5 - Hot Shot Debut - 1 week on chart.

NEWSFILE: 27 NOVEMBER 2003

Playing Whitney...

[From EURWeb]

VIVICA WANTS TO PLAY WHITNEY HOUSTON:
Actress says she'll show Houston in positive light.

(Nov. 26, 2003) *Whitney Houston and Vivica A. Fox aren't seperated by many years age wise, Whit's only a year older, but as far as vocals go there isn't a need to mention how bad Whitney is, or used to be.
According to WENN, Fox feels, vocals aside, that she can play Whitney Houston on the big screen and paint a positive picture of the sometimes embattled diva.

"She has been very overlooked both in terms of music and acting," says Fox. "She was fabulous in 'The Bodyguard' and people forget how great she was.

Fox adds, "We also favor each other, and we're both Leos, so it would be a perfect match-up."

NEWSFILE: 26 NOVEMBER 2003

No [Chart] Show...

'One Wish - The Holiday Album' fails to chart on the UK album chart this week. The album has not had any promotion and distribution in its first week seemed to be limited to HMV stores only where it was stocked with catalogue CDs.

NEWSFILE: 23 NOVEMBER 2003

Billboard Poll...

Billboard Online feature a poll asking readers to select which album released last week they are most likely to purchase. Whitney Houston's 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' is listed amongst them.

Vote Whitney Here.

[Thanks Tony V.]

Rolling Stone...

Whitney Houston's self titled 1985 debut album is ranked No. 254 in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time listing.

[Thanks Jim R.]

Polish 'One Wish' Promo...

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[Thanks Sebastian K.]

NEWSFILE: 20 NOVEMBER 2003

'One Wish' Released...

[From Platinum Club]

Whitney's new album One Wish - The Holiday Album is in stores today! Be sure to get your copy of Whitney's first holiday album ever recorded in stores now and brighten you holidays with her new album comprised of a joyous mix of yuletide favorites from the traditional and contemporary songbooks, along with several new compositions!

Whitney hopes you like her new holiday collection and wants to know what you think of the new album. She will be reading your comments submitted through whitneyhouston.com, so be sure to fill out the form by clicking here and let Whitney know your thoughts on her new holiday album!

NEWSFILE: 18 NOVEMBER 2003

One Wish E-Card...

A new Arista Records E-Card profiling 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' is now available online - just click here.

[Click Images to view in larger scale - captured from E-Card]

Please send the link to the E-Card to friends, family and mailing lists that will welcome promotion of Whitney Houston's new album.

[Thanks Slywia]

NEWSFILE: 13 NOVEMBER 2003

Praise Power...

Whitney Houston performed yesterday at the Praise 97.5 "Praise Power" concert in Atlanta. You can see photos from the event in this Praise Power Concert Gallery.

[Thanks Dzemil/Slywia]

NEWSFILE: 9 NOVEMBER 2003

'One Wish' Album Medley...

Arista Records' website features the 'One Wish: The Christmas Medley', which provides a preview of five of the songs from the forthcoming Christmas album, 'One Wish - The Holiday Album'.

The previewed songs are:

The First Nöel
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
One Wish (For Christmas)
Little Drummer Boy Featuring Bobbi Kristina Brown
Deck The Halls/Silent Night

Click Here to listen to 'One Wish: The Christmas Medley'

[Thanks Slywia]

NEWSFILE: 5 NOVEMBER 2003