Whitney Wows Glasgow...

Daily Record: Whitney Houston wows her fans as she finally hits Scotland
May 2 2010 Beverley Lyons, Sunday Mail

TROUBLED diva Whitney Houston apologised for keeping fans waiting as she made her Scottish comeback last night.

The soul superstar, who had to reschedule her Glasgow SECC gig from last month because of illness, said: "I have nothing but love, Glasgow. Thank you for waiting.

"If I could have been here I would have.  "I took ill but came back to see you to tell you I love you. Thank you for coming back to see me.  "I really appreciate your love. That's what I'm calling loyalty and faithfulness.  "After 30 years. I thank you. May God bless you all."

Around 4000 tickets were returned to the venue from the cancelled April 11 concert. But the singer, 46, was buoyed by her reception last night. Though she lip-synched for part of the first two songs, she worked hard to prove herself.

Encouraged by her daughter and adopted son in the front row, Whitney belted out some of the most demanding notes in her set.

She dabbed away sweat with a towel and even applied an extra coat of make-up in a mirror before launching into I Look To You.

Whitney got extra encouragement from her daughter who mouthed "Sing mummy, sing" at the intro of My Love Is Your Love.

As she prepared to sing Step By Step, she also lashed out at critics who have given some harsh reviews to her Nothing But Love tour.

Whitney said: "You may see us one way - we have our troubles too. We just need compassion."
 

NEWSFILE: 2 MAY 2010