Whitney Houston performs with her half-brother . "Because Whitney, more than any other single artist Michael Jackson included effectively mapped out the course of modern R&B, setting the bar for standards of soul vocalese and creating the original template for what we now routinely refer to as the 'soul diva' ", stated Gill. [423][424][425] On December 15, 2020, it was announced that actress Naomi Ackie had been picked to portray Houston. In the film, Houston portrays Sparks's "not-so encouraging" mother. It peaked at No. 50 in November 1968). [42] Rolling Stone magazine praised Houston, calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years" while The New York Times called the album "an impressive, musically conservative showcase for an exceptional vocal talent". The late singer won six Grammys, 22 American Music Awards, an Emmy, and in 2020, she was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Houston's posthumous live album, Her Greatest Performances (2014), was a US R&B number-one[329] and received positive reviews by music critics. [63] Following Houston's success, doors were opened for other African-American women such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker. . However, Brown's ex-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, was later found legally responsible for her death in 2016 (via CNN ). [333] The record became a worldwide hit. Who Inherited Whitney Houstons $20 Million Estate? Stephen Holden of The New York Times said that Houston "revitalized the tradition of strong gospel-oriented pop-soul singing". [59][60] The album's popularity would also carry over to the 1987 Grammy Awards, when "Greatest Love of All" would receive a Record of the Year nomination. "For the past few years, there have been so many stories that have been told about her life that just did not connect with me . in, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 19:49, one of the bestselling music artists of all time, early relationship included sexual activity, Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), commercial single and video of the performance, Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as Entertainer of the Year, Whitney: The Concert for a New South Africa, Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album. CC. [139][140] With the follow-up singles "I'm Every Woman", a Chaka Khan cover and "I Have Nothing" both reaching the top five, Houston became the first woman to ever have three singles in the Top 11 simultaneously. [123] Despite the Razzie, however, Houston was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in the film, losing the award to Angela Bassett for her role as Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It and also received several MTV Movie Award nominations, winning Best Song from a Movie for "I Will Always Love You" and was nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance. [185] Houston received the Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment at the 12th Soul Train Music Awards. "[90], Houston took a more urban direction with her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight, released in November 1990. In preparation for the pre-Grammy Awards shindig thrown annually by the music impresario Clive Davis, her mentor, Houston's assistant Mary Jones laid out a dress on the bed and left the hotel to . It was so much press, and the media was following me around, I couldnt grieve in privacy, Houston told Oprah. I mean, you know, don't think I don't have desires for it. [3] He also drew comparisons between Houston's influence and other big names on 1980s pop: She was, alongside Michael Jackson and Madonna, one of the crucial figures to hybridize pop in the 1980s, though her strategy was far less radical than that of her peers. . ! [297][298] MTV and VH1 interrupted their regularly scheduled programming on Sunday, February 12, to air many of Houston's classic videos, with MTV often airing news segments in between and featuring various reactions from fans and celebrities. "[360], Houston struggled with vocal problems in her later years. [283], On March 22, 2012, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office reported that Houston's death was caused by drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use". [42] The Hollywood Reporter said that the show was "undoubtedly the most disgusting and execrable series ever to ooze its way onto television". This included helping her straighten out the legal issue surrounding her 2000 drug bust in Hawaii. Following the video tribute, Yolanda Adams delivered a rendition of "I Love the Lord" from The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack. The Whitney Houston Forum . According to the autopsy report, the 30-year-old was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest with resuscitation and hospitalization. [63] In 2015, she was placed at number nine (second as a female) by Billboard on the list "35 Greatest R&B Artists Of All Time". On the week of March 8, 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 albums chart and stayed there for 14 non-consecutive weeks. News. [408], Houston was a long-time supporter of several charities all around the world. The album sold four million copies in America, making it certified 4 platinum and a total of eleven million copies worldwide. Whitney Houston was known for her close-knit relationships with her family and friends. Throughout her career and posthumously, she has received numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. The estate also claimed that Nick gave Bobbi a toxic cocktail that caused her to pass out, resulting in her death. Gary Catona, a voice coach who began working with Houston in 2005, stated: "'When I first started working with her in 2005, she had lost 99.9 percent of her voice She could barely speak, let alone sing. In a new interview with Oprah Winfrey,Whitney Houston's older brother admits he was responsible for introducing the late singer to drugs, including crack cocaine,back in the 1980s. [237], In December 2003, Brown was charged with battery following an altercation during which he threatened to beat Houston and then assaulted her. [127] Essence ranked Houston at number five on their list of 50 Most Influential R&B Stars of all time, calling her "the diva to end all divas". [272][273], Two days later, on February 11, Houston was found unconscious in Suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton, submerged in the bathtub. "There were no posters of teen heartthrobs," says . Houston ended 1986 as the top artist of the year while her debut album topped the Billboard Year-End chart, making her the first woman to earn that distinction. [81] Houston then flew back to the US for a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City in August. As an 'Artivist' as Monie likes to refer to herself, Monie travels both nationally and internationally to participate in speaking engagements connected with social awareness and it's marriage to the artistic community across the board. [245] Houston also acknowledged to Oprah that her drug use had continued after rehabilitation and that at one point, her mother obtained a court order and the assistance of law enforcement to press her into receiving further drug treatment. She went from 868,000 views in the week prior to her death to 40,200,000 views in the week following her death, a 45-fold increase.[321]. [378][64][379] Baker commented that "Because of what Whitney and Sade did, there was an opening for me For radio stations, black women singers aren't taboo anymore."[380]. But he would later claim it was Whitney who introduced him tococaineshortly before their wedding. The New York Times said: "Ms. Houston has shed the defensive hauteur that made her portrayal of a pop star in 'The Bodyguard' seem so distant. The film's soundtrack also enjoyed success. "Forbes Names Jackson as the Best-Paid Star 5 Women, 3 Boxers on List of 40 Celebrities". She was the owner of a yellow gold Rolex lady watch, which was designed with gold and diamond. [386] She also holds the record for the most WMAs won in a single year, winning five awards at the sixth World Music Awards in 1994.[387]. And many fans are convinced that her family tree is cursed. Start date Feb 6, 2021; Forums. She was 48 years old and on the precipice of . [83][84][85] With her world tour continuing overseas, Houston was still one of the top 20 highest-earning entertainers for 198788 according to Forbes. 2,021 53. Pat Houston is better known for being the late pop sensation Whitney Houston's manager and her sister-in-law. [113] Brown would go on to have several run-ins with the law for drunken driving, drug possession and battery, including some jail time. Interestingly, Gordon was an adoptive brother of sorts to Brown . Their friendship developed into a romance. 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[126] The soundtrack's lead single was "I Will Always Love You", written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. When the singer died in February 2012, Bobbi was named as the sole beneficiary of her mother's estate. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Saturday Night Live displayed a photo of a smiling Houston, alongside Molly Shannon, from her 1996 appearance. [255], In January 2010, Houston was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, one for Best Female Artist and one for Best Music Video. The 28-year-old Brown was the stepson of the late Whitney Houston and half brother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who died in 2015. Just Whitney was certified platinum in the United States and sold about two million worldwide. [173], In 1996, Houston starred in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. Although the company was started by her father to manage her career, it was actually run by company president Kevin Skinner. [265] The movie was released on August 17, 2012, in the United States. She was someone more to be admired, like a museum piece, than to be emulated. When asked if she had forgiven him, the pop diva said absolutely before explaining why. She was a true musician. Her voice opened doors all over the world for every female artist who came after her. [229] Houston's father later died in February 2003. [246] (In her 2013 book, Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss and the Night the Music Stopped, Cissy Houston described the scene she encountered at Whitney Houston's house in 2005 as follows: "Somebody had spray-painted the walls and door with big glaring eyes and strange faces. Butterflyj30. [228] Houston stated that her 81-year-old father had nothing to do with the lawsuit. After earning $40 million, the estate was able to pay Houston's $20 million debt. The late Michael K. WilliamsWilliams sealed his status as one . In 1991, Bobby proposed marriage to Whitney and the couple married at Houston's estate on July 18, 1992. [184] Later that year, Houston paid tribute to her idols, such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick, by performing their hits during the three-night HBO Concert Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.. Two days later, Houston performed "Million Dollar Bill" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" on the Dancing with the Stars season 9 finale. Published: Feb. 05, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown at a gala before the Grammys in 2011. All Rights Reserved. [197] In 1999, Houston participated in VH-1's Divas Live '99, alongside Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner and Cher. Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott. Since leaving Hot 97,Monie went on to do morning radio with Hip Hop radio personality Ed Lover at Power 1051 also in NY. She later commented that she "sang [herself] out of [her] clothes". [209] The greatest hits album was certified 5 platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Simply put, Whitney would have wanted the music to go on and her family asked that we carry on. [400] Houston released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified diamond, multi-platinum or platinum.[401]. Davis spoke about Houston's death at the evening's start: By now you have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney's passing. [6] Her mother, Emily "Cissy" Houston (ne Drinkard), was a gospel singer who was part of The Drinkard Singers and who later joined the Gospelaires, a popular session vocal group whose name eventually changed to The Sweet Inspirations. [404] In October 2019, Houston was announced as a 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, one of nine first-time nominees and 16 total. [138] During Christmas week of 1992, the soundtrack sold over a million copies within a week, becoming the first album to achieve that feat under Nielsen SoundScan system. [235][236], In late 2003, Houston released her first Christmas album One Wish: The Holiday Album, with a collection of traditional holiday songs. [226] Within weeks, Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was re-released after the September 11 attacks, with the proceeds donated to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Fraternal Order of Police. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime. I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Dee Dee Warwick, a Grammy-nominated artist who sang backup vocals for Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin, is the sister of Dionne Warwick. Un-unh. Whitney Houston's estate was left to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. It stated that she paved the way for Mariah Carey's chart-topping vocal gymnastics. Next to it was a poster of her mom Cissy. She won her second Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)". In January 2015, she was tragically found unconscious in a bath in her home. "[301] At the start of the awards ceremony, footage of Houston performing "I Will Always Love You" from the 1994 Grammys was shown following a prayer read by host LL Cool J. Whitney Houston's family inherited her fortune after her daughter's death. [186][187], After spending much of the early and mid-1990s working on motion pictures and their soundtrack albums, Houston's first studio album in eight years, the critically acclaimed My Love Is Your Love, was released in November 1998. Supporter of several charities all around the world for every female artist who sang backup vocals Wilson! 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