Commercial...

[From Platinum Club]

Whitney Films Commercial For One Wish - The Holiday Album!

On Wednesday, October 29 Whitney filmed a commercial in Atlanta, GA for her eagerly anticipated new album, One Wish - The Holiday Album due in stores on November 18, 2003! Stay tuned to the Web site for further details on the premiere of Whitney's One Wish commercial!

Halloween Greeting...

[From Platinum Club]

Happy Halloween From Whitney!

In a special message to the Platinum Club, Whitney wishes all her fans a very happy Halloween!
 

NEWSFILE: 31 OCTOBER 2003
 

Norway...

Norwegian fans can see 'Waiting To Exhale' and 'Boston Public' on local television in the next few days.  Details on the TV Appearances section.

[Thanks Adam G.]

NEWSFILE: 29 OCTOBER 2003
 

Whitney Makes A Holiday Wish...

Two reports published today give details about Whitney Houston's holiday album that is due for release on 18 November 2003.

The Business Wire Report and the similar Billboard Report confirm album producer details and the final album track listing.

Whitney Houston is quoted as saying: ""I've wanted to do an album of holiday songs for some time," Houston says in a statement. "I think these are some of the most beautiful songs ever written about such a wonderful time of year and I hope they appeal to everyone."

NEWSFILE: 27 OCTOBER 2003
 

New Promotional Artwork...

[Click on images to view in larger scale]

[Thanks Dzemil]

Album Article...

[From Launch.com]

Whitney Houston Has 'One Wish' For The Holidays

(10/24/03, 5 p.m. ET) -- Whitney Houston will release Whitney Houston One Wish - The Holiday Album on November 18. The album contains 11 tracks, including a version of "Little Drummer Boy" on which Whitney is joined by her daughter Bobbi Kristina. The album was co-produced by Mervyn Warren and Houston.


Here is the track listing for Whitney Houston One Wish - The Holiday Album: "Deck The Halls/Silent Night," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)," "Little Drummer Boy," "Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night)," "One Wish (For Christmas)," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "The First Noel," "O Come O Come Emanuel," "Joy To The World," and "Who Would Imagine A King."
 

NEWSFILE: 24 OCTOBER 2003
 

Ebony...

Three Ebony interviews have been added to the Interviews archive:

Ebony January 1993
Whitney Houston: model, singer, actress, wife and mother-to-be

Ebony - May 1995
Whitney and Cissy Houston on the joys and worries of motherhood

Ebony - December 1996
Whitney talks about 'The Preacher's Wife,' Denzel and the attacks on Bobby

[Thanks Monte D.]

NEWSFILE: 23 OCTOBER 2003
 

Asia...

Whitney Houston has performed in Asia on a number of occasions, contrary to the first report published on philstar.com.  The follow up report also clarifies that philstar.com's initial report was incorrect.  Indeed, Whitney Houston has toured Asia on a number of occasions and her 1997 Pacific Rim Tour focused on the region fairly extensively.

NEWSFILE: 16 OCTOBER 2003
 

Singapore...

In the the Asia-Pacific/South East Asian region, major record companies such as Sony, Warner, Universal, EMI and BMG often collaborate with each other to come up with special-themed compilation albums that whet the appetites of the ever belt-tightening consumers.

'The Power Of Love', a joint venture compilation album, is the region's best-selling compilation album of love songs by 'heavy-weight' artists and broke sales records region-wide.

The follow-up effort to this record breaking album, 'The Power Of Love 2', was released two months ago and has since been setting the pace on the sales chart.

The following is an extract of the album's review from 'Lifestyle', the widely read magazine from Singapore:

'The Power Of Love 2' sold so well that music stores had to re-order after less than 2 weeks of its release. It's surprising that divas like Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Madonna and Whitney Houston still have such a strong following when a whole new breed of younger hip acts are now dominating the charts. Tracks like 'Rain', 'Hero' and 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' don't need any introduction. Sentimental pop songs are what you like? This compilation is for you...

As a result, 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' is once again on heavy airplay rotation in the region, especially on Adult Contemporary music stations such as the hugely popular Class 95 'Best Mix of Music'.

Meanwhile, the 'Just Whitney...' album has been labelled a 'Best Seller' by HMV and Tower Records regionally.

[Special Report by Adrian V.C.]

Whitney Live In Japan?...

[From Philstar.com]

MANILA, October 13, 2003 (STAR) FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo - Curtain-raisers: • Oops! So sorry but the planned concert of Mariah Carey here next month went pffft. There have been initial negotiations but Mariah had to beg off due to her very tight schedule. Stay tuned for further developments.

• Meanwhile, Whitney Houston’s concert in Japan in April next year won’t be her first in Asia, contrary to Funfare’s report a few issues ago. It’s her third. Whitney performed in Sendai City, Japan, in Jan. 1990; and at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Thailand middle of that year.

• Lani Misalucha would have one of the 3 Asian superstars handpicked by Whitney as co-performers, along with Indonesia’s Anggun and Taiwan’s Coco Lee. However, she opted out due to her pregnancy (she’s due to give birth in April).

Below is the report from 8 October 2003 that suggested Whitney would be doing her first show in Japan:

Lani pregnant
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo
Publish Date: [Wednesday, October 08, 2003]

The good news is that Whitney Houston will finally perform in a concert in Japan, her first ever in Asia, sometime in April and she’ll be co-starring with three of the top singers in the region, namely Anggun of Indonesia, Coco Lee of Taipei and, yes, Lani Misalucha of the Philippines.

Oops! Wait a minute. Lani is begging off from that big musical event even if she, along with Anggun and Coco Lee, was handpicked by Whitney who, upon listening to Lani on tape, agreed that Lani indeed sounded like her.

Lani’s reason for backing out: She’s three-months pregnant with her and husband Noli Misalucha’s third child (they have two daughters) and she’s giving birth in April next year at almost the same time Whitney’s concert is scheduled in Japan.

All Lani could say is, "Sayang!" Yes, sayang talaga! Better luck next time – that is, if there’s going to be a next time.

Being eyed to replace Lani is Jaya who, although not as versatile as Lani, is a good enough alternative.
 

NEWSFILE: 15 OCTOBER 2003
 

Words & Pictures...

Whilst two separate track listings for 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' have been published across the internet, decisions are still being made and it is possible that the final track listing could still differ to what we have seen listed.

The album cover art work is final and comes from a photo shoot Whitney posed for with renowned photographer, Sante D'Orazio.  Whitney Houston would not have approved the cover had she not been pleased with the results of the shoot.

NEWSFILE: 9 OCTOBER 2003
 

Different List...

[From Platinum Club]

Whitney's Christmas Album!

Here is the track listing of songs that Whitney performs on her highly anticipated holiday album! Also, pictured here is the album cover. Look for Whitney Houston One Wish - The Holiday Album in stores November 18, 2003!

1. Deck The Halls/Silent Night
2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
3. Little Drummer Boy Featuring Bobbi Kristina Brown
4. Cantique De Nöel (O Holy Night)
5. One Wish (For Christmas)
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
8. The First Nöel
9. O Come O Come Emanuel
10. Joy To The World
11. Who Would Imagine A King

Track Listing...

This is the tentative sequence of the track listing for Whitney Houston's 'One Wish - The Holiday Album':

[Thanks Alan M.]

NEWSFILE: 8 OCTOBER 2003
 

Album Cover...

The cover for Whitney Houston's album, 'One Wish - The Holiday Album'.

[Thanks Dzemil]

NEWSFILE: 7 OCTOBER 2003
 

One Wish...

[From Platinum Club]

Whitney's Christmas Album Due In Stores November 18, 2003!

Whitney's Christmas album will be in stores November 18, 2003! The album, titled Whitney Houston One Wish - The Holiday Album will contain 11 tracks. Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina joins Whitney on one of the tracks! The album was produced by Mervyn Warren and Whitney. Stay tuned for more information on Whitney's new Christmas album to be posted soon!

NEWSFILE: 6 OCTOBER 2003
 

Gold...

Whitney Houston's 'Try It On My Own' DVD single has been certified Gold by the RIAA on 22 September 2003.

NEWSFILE: 2 OCTOBER 2003