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The New York Post Reports: The humid conditions in Tampa in 1991 contributed to Whitney Houston's decision to go with the recording, and it's that performance that remains "the benchmark," notes producer Rickey Minor, who's working with Beyoncé. - Full Article Here.
In an interview with Attleboro Sun Chronicle, Beyonce says: "This is going to be one of the highlights of my life,'' the 22-year-old Houston native said at a Reliant Stadium press conference Friday. `` One of my favorite moments ever was hearing Whitney Houston at the Super Bowl, singing `The Star-Spangled Banner.' I cried when I saw that, and I got chills ... and I said, `one day, I have to do that.' That was my dream.''
Whitney Houston is featured on the cover of Ebony (March 2004) in a story that is titled 'Money, Fame, Power & A Runaway Marriage Can Whitney Turn it Around?' Please email the cover/story for Classic Whitney. [Thanks Tyron/Rhoemi]
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Whilst only a passing reference, this report from The Pittsburgh Channel reconfirms that Whitney Houston's rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the defining performance in Super Bowl history.
[From San Francisco Chronicle] BROWN & HOUSTON BACK TOGETHER Bobby Brown has reunited with his wife Whitney Houston days before his court date on battery charges. The pair spent Christmas and New Year
apart, sparking rumors of a split but they were spotted enjoying a
romantic dinner in Atlanta, Ga., last week.
[From People.com] BOBBY FACES MUSIC: Bobby Brown has a
lot of 'splaining to do in court on Wednesday, Feb. 4, when he attends a
preliminary hearing for charges that he abused wife Whitney Houston.
Though the two were recently spotted kissing and canoodling (they sipped
green sour-apple martinis and Budweisers at an Atlanta restaurant on Jan.
22, PEOPLE reported), things were less than tender when Houston called
police on Dec. 8 from the couple's home near Alpharetta, Ga., alleging
that Brown had struck her on the left side of her face. Police reported at
the time that Houston had a bruised cheek and a cut inside her upper lip.
With battery charges against Brown, he faces up to a year in jail and a
$1,000 fine.
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The Houston Chronicle published this report today that reiterates what any discerning music fan knows - that this coming weekend's Super Bowl still won't produce a performance like that of Super Bowl XXV when Whitney Houston performed the American National Anthem.
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[From Groovevolt] Groovevolt speculates: "Whitney Houston is currently in negotiations with Arista to be let out of her $100 million contract. More info on this story as it becomes available."
This is how Whitney Houston's recordings sold in the US for the week ending 25 January 2004 according to Neilson Soundscan: (Number in parentheses is the prior
week's sales tally) [Thanks Jim R.]
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Gulf News reports that Whitney Houston will perform to an audience of around six thousand during her Valentines Night show at Nad Al Sheba Club's special concert venue in Dubai. [Thanks Sabine W.]
Lawyers acting on behalf of Whitney Houston are reportedly attempting to stem the leak of information about Whitney by former employees. Read the Daily Record report here. [Thanks Sylwia M.]
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The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown met this past Thursday at Frankie's Sports Grill, Roswell Road, Atlanta. The pair arrived separately and stayed three hours during which time they also signed autographs. [Thanks Sylwia M.]
This unlikely Pravda Report suggests a European and Asian tour will follow Whitney Houston's Russian dates and that Whitney will sing songs from 'One Wish - The Holiday Album' during the shows. [Thanks Sabine W.]
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From Entertainment
Weekly:
This is how Whitney Houston's recordings sold in the US for the week ending 18 January 2004 according to Neilson Soundscan: (Number in parentheses is the prior week's sales tally) 1. Greatest Hits : 1,100 (1,032) [Thanks Jim R.]
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The reports below detail some of the reactions and suggested reasons to L.A. Reid's departure from Arista Records. To date, Reid has not commented, however several reports suggest the reasons for his departure stem from overspending which has led to a $100m loss for Arista in the past year.
BBC: R&B hit-maker Reid leaves Arista
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Associated Press: Antonio "L.A." Reid, who took the helm at Arista Records nearly four years ago and oversaw platinum successes from acts including OutKast, Pink and Avril Lavigne, has left the label, it was announced Tuesday.
[From Access Hollywood] Music News: Whitney Houston plans to perform at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow next month. Russian fans of the singer will reportedly pay up to $1300, or nearly 10 times the country's average monthly, per ticket for the concert. [Thanks Kareem L.]
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Click Here to read the Platinum Club's report on Whitney Houston's upcoming Russian shows along with a poster that is being used to promote the shows. Also, Russian news website, Itar-Tass published this report on Whitney's shows.
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This Arabia.com Report suggests that Whitney Houston will perform a show in Dubai on Valentines night, 14 February 2004 at the Nad Al Sheba Club. [Thanks Yousef]
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The preliminary hearing for Bobby Brown has been continued from Wednesday until 4 February 2004. Associated Press report here.
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New Year Apart... Roger Friedman's Fox 411 column suggests Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown continued to be apart during the New Year. Read his latest report here.
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The Billboard update for the week ending 10 January 2004:
ONE WISH: THE HOLIDAY ALBUM:
ONE WISH (FOR CHRISTMAS):
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DECEMBER 2003 NEWSFILE CAN BE LOCATED HERE
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