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Mommy's Orders...

E! Online follows up on reports that Cissy Houston was behind the court order that placed Whitney Houston in rehab.  Reps for Cissy and Whitney do not comment for the report although publicist Nancy Seltzer is quoted in (People Magazine) that Whitney is "entering the second phase of her treatment."

Read E! Online - Whitney's Rehab: Mommy's Orders?


The Collaborator...

Published in November 2004, Brian Michael-Cox spoke to Atlanta's Creative Loafing about his work with other artists and discusses songs he is writing for Whitney Houston's album and the way in which he approaches material for her.  Read the interview here.

[Thanks Sabine]


Book Falls Flat...

According to his former publicist Jonathan Hay, Kevin Skinner is on his way to prison for fraud and sexual assault.  Skinner was allegedly writing a tell-all book about Whitney Houston.  The book's ghost writer quit a few weeks back having never been paid.  As previously reported, the book did not have a publisher.
 

NEWSFILE: 28 APRIL 2005
 


Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 24 April 2005 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Album): 1,062 (-22%)
2. The Bodyguard: 305 (-13%)
3. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Video): 164 (-5%)
4. Whitney: 130 (+6%)
5. Whitney Houston: 127 (-26%)
6. The Preacher's Wife: 125 (-26%)
7. Just Whitney...: 119 (+1%)
8. My Love is Your Love (Album): 98 (-19%)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 55 (+20%)
10. It’s Not Right But it’s Okay: 9 (-55%)
11. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 9 (-50%)
12. My Love is Your Love (Single): 9 (+125%)

[Thanks Jim R.]

NEWSFILE: 27 APRIL 2005
 


Reality...

[MTV News Report]

It's his prerogative — Bobby Brown is baring his life on a reality show that will start airing this summer. "Being Bobby Brown" will also feature his wife, Whitney Houston, their daughter, his children from previous relationships, and his brother Tommy, who acts as his personal manager. The show will run for eight episodes, starting June 30 at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

See also Reuters: Bravo To Bow 8 Series Before Labor Day
 

NEWSFILE: 26 APRIL 2005
 


Whitney Houston Leaves Rehab Clinic...

KGET 17 and Contact Music report that Whitney Houston has left the Antigua rehab clinic she has been staying at.


Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 17 April 2005 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Album): 1,353 (-14%)
2. The Bodyguard: 349 (-9%)
3. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Video): 172 (+6%)
4. Whitney Houston: 171 (-13%)
5. The Preacher's Wife: 170 (-17%)
6. Whitney: 123 (-4%)
7. My Love is Your Love (Album): 121 (+8%)
8. Just Whitney...: 118 (-5%)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 46 (+21%)
10. It’s Not Right But it’s Okay: 20 (+100%)
11. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 18 (+64%)

[Thanks Jim R.]
 

NEWSFILE: 20 APRIL 2005
 


Million Dollar Interview Demand...

According to this EUR report, Bobby Brown has demanded one million dollars for an interview requested by the National Enquirer.
 

NEWSFILE: 19 APRIL 2005
 


Lil Jon...

This Earth Times report suggests Lil Jon will be working on the new Whitney Houston album.  MTV News also reports on this in their interview with the rapper/producer.


Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 10 April 2005 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Album): 1,579 (-14%)
2. The Bodyguard: 382 (-12%)
3. The Preacher's Wife: 206 (+17%)
4. Whitney Houston: 197 (+17%)
5. The Greatest Hits (Video): 163 (-17%)
6. Whitney: 128 (-5%)
7. Just Whitney...: 124 (+20%)
8. My Love is Your Love (Album): 112 (+6%)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 38 (-5%)
10. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 11 (-)
11. It’s Not Right But it’s Okay: 10 (+43%)
12. One Wish: The Holiday Album:  6 (+100%)

[Thanks Jim R.]
 

NEWSFILE: 13 APRIL 2005
 


Acknowledging The Greats...

[From Contact Music]

Mariah Looks Out For Royalties From Copycat Singers

MARIAH CAREY claims she hears so many singers repeating her style on radio today, she now believes she deserves getting royalty payments for it.

The IT'S LIKE THAT singer, 35, has noticed that much of her work is currently enjoying high chart status - even though she doesn't feature on the tracks.

She says, "There are definitely moments when I hear things that I've done, very specifically, repeated on record. And I'm like, 'Hmmm, that's interesting - did I get publishing (credit) on that?'"

Carey quickly adds, "We've all been influenced by other people. None of us would sound the same if ARETHA FRANKLIN hadn't ever put out a record, or WHITNEY HOUSTON hadn't.

"If MINNIE RIPPERTON never existed, would I have even thought of singing in that (upper) register? I doubt it."

11/04/2005 21:39
 

NEWSFILE: 11 APRIL 2005
 


Deliverance...

[From Canyon News, Michael St. John's Confidential File]

DELIVERANCE IS THE WORD: There is no surprise that the day has come when WHITNEY HOUSTON, one of America’s greatest pop voices, has to make a decision between life and death. The lady has entered rehab so many times that even some of her most ardent fans have given up on hearing the magical voice that once hypnotized them.

When I spoke with her mom, Cissy, who is a good friend, I was told that this time around her daughter realizes she can’t go on the way she has - she has to make a decision about her life.

“Whitney,” her mom said, “understands the seriousness of her problem and she wants deliverance from the pain of it all. She believes that she can lick any odds she is forced to face. She wants to live - she knows that the drug world is a road to death. And I know my daughter, she will win this battle like everything else she’s had to face through her life.”

[Thanks Sylwia M.]
 

NEWSFILE: 10 APRIL 2005
 


New 'You'll Never Stand Alone' Remix...

Tony Moran confirms he's finished work on a 2005 remix for 'You'll Never Stand Alone'.  The DJ/Remixer goes on to talk about the original remix and how it was shelved by Arista in an interview with 11 Alive.  The new 10:51 remix of 'You'll Never Stand Alone' can be found in MP3 format on the internet.

Read the full 11 Alive Tony Moran Interview (DJ Tony Moran: Tears of Triumph)

For a limited time only: Whitney Houston 'You'll Never Stand Alone' 2005 Tony Moran Mix (10:51) on RealAudio (2.8mb) (right mouse click, Save Target As...).


NEWSFILE: 5 APRIL 2005
 


Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 3 April 2005 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Album): 1,844 (+15%)
2. The Bodyguard: 432 (+17%)
3. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Video): 197 (+13%)
4. The Preacher's Wife: 176 (-3%)
5. Whitney Houston: 169 (+16%)
6. Whitney: 135 (+3%)
7. My Love is Your Love (Album): 106 (-18%)
8. Just Whitney...: 103 (+3%)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 40 (-17%)
10. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 11 (-62%)

[Thanks Jim R.]

NEWSFILE: 4 APRIL 2005
 


Rehab By Order...

Following this 11 Alive report that Whitney Houston was taken into rehab by way of court order, People magazine reports that a spokesperson for Georgia's Fulton County Sheriff's Office confirmed "Our policy states that officers issuing this type of order do not go in uniform and that they drive an unmarked car with a cage for the person's safety and privacy."

Full Ireland Online report here (Houston in rehab on court order).
 

NEWSFILE: 1 APRIL 2005
 

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