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Whitney Houston
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- Born 09 August 1963
- Place of birth Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
- Nationality United States
- Occupation Singer, Actress, Film Producer, Model, Record Producer, Philanthropist, Television Presenter
- Father John Houston Jr.
- Mother Cissy Houston
- Spouse Bobby Brown (1992; 2007),
- Education Mount Saint Dominic Academy
- Years active 1977-2012
- Children Bobbi Kristina Brown
- Genre R&B, Pop, Soul, Dance-pop, Gospel, Funk, New Jack Swing
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Last Updated : 24 Feb 2025
Whitney Houston: A Voice For The Ages Whitney Houston, renowned as "the Voice," left an indelible mark on music history. Her powerful vocals and crossover appeal shattered racial and gender barriers in popular culture. Houston's early career soared with chart-topping albums Whitney Houston (1985) an...d Whitney (1987), the latter becoming the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Her role in The Bodyguard (1992) yielded the best-selling soundtrack album of all time, featuring the iconic "I Will Always Love You," a record-breaking single. Subsequent films like Waiting to Exhale and The Preacher's Wife further solidified her presence in Hollywood. Later albums like My Love Is Your Love (1998) and I Look to You (2009) also achieved significant commercial success. Houston's achievements include 11 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, seven consecutive chart-toppers—a record unmatched to this day—and three RIAA diamond-certified albums. She remains one of the best-selling music artists ever, with sales exceeding 220 million records worldwide. Her legacy continues, securing her position as a Guinness World Record holder for highest-earning posthumous female celebrity. Houston's untimely death in 2012 resulted from accidental drowning, with contributing factors including heart disease and cocaine use. Despite the tragic circumstances, her impact on music remains undeniable.
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WHITNEY HOUSTON NEWS
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91
October 08, 2024 6:28 am
She passed away on Monday at her New Jersey home, under hospice care for Alzheimer's, surrounded by family, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed.
Grammys 2022: Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion recreate iconic Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston fashion moment
April 05, 2022 3:40 pm
The singer and the rapper also roped in Donatella Versace for the gag
Whitney Houston biopic in the works
April 23, 2020 8:55 am
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” will follow Whitney Houston from obscurity to pop stardom and promises to be “frank about the price that super-stardom exacted,” according to the announcement.
Kevin Costner says Whitney Houston didn't feature on iconic poster for The Bodyguard
June 23, 2019 3:25 pm
Directed by Mick Jackson, The Bodyguard featured Kevin Costner as a former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard who is hired to protect a music star, from an unknown stalker.
Whitney Houston hologram duet with Christina Aguilera axed
May 20, 2016 7:43 pm
Christina Aguilera's duet with late singer Whitney Houston's hologram on the season finale of "The Voice" has been scrapped.
Whitney Houston documentary in works
April 29, 2016 1:21 pm
Kevin Macdonald is set to helm a documentary on the life of singer Whitney Houston.
Whitney Houston's hologram to go on World Tour in 2016
September 12, 2015 11:46 am
Around four years after her death, Whitney Houston will be brought back to life as a hologram.
Bobbi Kristina's cousin prays for her life through music video
March 19, 2015 9:07 am
Singer Bobbi Kristina Brown's cousin Jerod has uploaded a video, asking the public to pray for her well being as she remains on life support.
Whitney Houston's family pays tribute on third death anniversary
February 12, 2015 5:34 pm
Whitney Houston's family post tributes to the singer-actress on her third death anniversary.
Feeling sad for Bobbi Brown, family: Whitney Houston's mentor
February 09, 2015 9:21 am
Whitney Houston's mentor and close friend Clive Davis says it pains him to see singer's daughter Bobbi battling for her life.
WHITNEY HOUSTON PHOTOS
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston - Celebs who died of drug overdose
February 04, 2014 12:11 pm
Here's a look at celebrities who died due to drug overdose.
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