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Listen to Whitney Houston's 'Never Give Up'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:59:34 +0000

Whitney Houston continues to inspire people long after her untimely death on her new single, 'Never Give Up.' The uplifting tune, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, will appear on the greatest-hits collection, 'I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.'

Hear a Snippet of Whitney Houston's 'Never Give Up'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:00:33 +0000

Whitney Houston may be gone, but her legacy will continue to shine forever. A 30-second snippet of the late pop icon’s song ‘Never Give Up’ recently surfaced online. The ballad will appear on the upcoming posthumous greatest-hits compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’ Produced by Jermaine Dupri and co-written by [...]

CeCe Frey + Paige Thomas Have a Whitney Houston Sing-Off on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:31:39 +0000

Boot camp has begun over on ‘X Factor,’ and because of the presidential debate, the typical two-hour Wednesday installment was crunched down to a simple hour, but at least they were able to bring some drama! Part One of boot camp required each of the contestants who managed to get three or more yesses to [...]

Random Girl In Grocery Store Sings "I Will Always Love You" (Video)

Rik Mikals — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:30:45 +0000

A random girl at a grocery store steps up to the Karaoke machine and you’ll never believe what happens next…

New Whitney Houston Greatest Hits Album to Hit Shelves This Fall

Jessica Sager — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:00:31 +0000

Following Bobbi Kristina‘s permanent tribute to mom Whitney Houston on her inner wrists, the fallen songbird will live on through a new greatest hits compilation due this fall.

Whitney Houston Film 'Sparkle' to Get Broadway Treatment

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:10:22 +0000

If Whitney Houston hadn’t already left an impression on the world, she sure is leaving one since her passing in February, an event we still haven’t fully come to terms with just yet. Houston’s final film ‘Sparkle,’ a remake of the 1976 movie of the same name, revolves around a girl group during the Motown era [...]

Rihanna's Dad Hopes She Doesn't End Up Like Whitney Houston

Jessica Sager — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:31:08 +0000

Rihanna‘s dad has never been one to mince words, and he’s not showing any signs of stopping now. Ronald Fenty, who previously told the svelte starlet she should lose weight, spoke to press about her recent wild behavior — and why he hopes she won’t follow the same path and fallen legend Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston Sparkles in New Trailer for 'Sparkle'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:05:49 +0000

Whitney Houston‘s tragic death almost two months ago stings a little bit more when you watch the trailer for her upcoming, posthumously releasing film ‘Sparkle,’ which is a remake and centers on girl groups and the purely magical musical period that came along with the Motown sound.

Whitney Houston Official Cause of Death is Accidental Drowning, Cocaine Found in System at Time of Death

Jessica Sager — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:56:27 +0000

The official cause of the untimely and tragic death of Whitney Houston has been revealed. The legendary vocalist’s coroner’s report lists her official cause of death as “drowning and effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.” When her body was discovered, Houston’s face was underwater, while her legs were up, as if she slid [...]

Kelly Clarkson Covers Whitney Houston + More

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:15:24 +0000

Kelly Clarkson is without a doubt one of the most amazing voices to hit pop music in years. She is known for her smash hits as an artist including ‘Since U Been Gone,’ ‘Breakaway,’ ‘Never Again,’ ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’ and ‘Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),’ among others, but she is just as well known for her duets with superstars like Reba McEntire (‘Because of You’) and Jason Aldean (‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’) by country music fans — and now she’s making a name for herself with her awesome live covers.

Target Pulls Inappropriate Whitney Houston Greeting Card

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:33:31 +0000

While it may have been funny before, it’s not funny now. Target has pulled a greeting card off its shelves that pokes fun at the late Whitney Houston. The card, which takes a jab at the iconic singer’s declining career, was available prior to the singer’s death. However, the joke now reads in poor taste: [...]

Funeral Home Denies Leaking Open Casket Photo of Whitney Houston to National Enquirer

Jessica Sager — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:25:15 +0000

The owner of the funeral home where Whitney Houston was laid to rest is firing back at allegations that she or her staff leaked the notorious open casket photo of the star to the National Enquirer. Carolyn Whigham, second-generation CEO of the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, N.J., told the New York Daily News that she is “horrified” by the accusations — and at the backlash resulting from them.

Watch Behind-the-Scenes of Whitney Houston in 'Sparkle'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:00:51 +0000

In a new series of videos, we get a final glimpse at Whitney Houston before her untimely death. Entertainment Tonight paid a visit to Houston when she was filming on the set of ‘Sparkle.’ Houston was vibrant, warm and full of life — just how her fans would want to see her remembered.

107.3 KFFM Trivia

John Riggs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:52:44 +0000

Whitney Houston had a famous outfit of hers on auction recently. From what movie/event was it from?
Find the answer here

Whitney Houston Clothing from 'The Bodyguard' on the Auction Block

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Now this is a little creepy: Whitney Houston‘s black velvet dress and earrings she wore in the movie ‘The Bodyguard’ will be up for auction next month. Auction house Julien’s Auctions has put up the items for bidding as part of its Hollywood Legends auction event on March 31 and April 1.

Dancing 90-Year-Old Grandma Offers the Best Whitney Houston Tribute We've Seen

Don Deane — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:05:14 +0000

Tributes to Whitney Houston have been in no short supply ever since the pop diva died a week ago. But one of the best comes courtesy of 90-year-old dancing grandma Jeanne Harr. “‘I’m doing this in honor of the late Whitney Houston. It’s very hard to think of her being gone,” Harr says at the [...]

R. Kelly Fights Back Tears During Whitney Houston Funeral Performance

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:18:18 +0000

When R. Kelly wrote ‘I Look to You’ for Whitney Houston 10 years ago, he never thought that he’d be singing it at the legend’s funeral. Kelly choked back tears during his rousing performance of the song at Houston’s memorial yesterday (Feb. 18), giving a new meaning to the track he penned.

Kevin Costner Pays Touching Tribute to Whitney Houston at Funeral

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:46:30 +0000

“The song ‘I Will Always Love You’ wasn’t supposed to be in the movie,” Kevin Costner revealed in a moving speech for his costar in ‘The Bodyguard,’ Whitney Houston at her funeral. “The first choice was going to be ‘What Becomes of a Broken Heart?’” he said. “So what becomes of our broken hearts?”

Whitney Houston's Funeral Features Performances by Alicia Keys, R. Kelly + More

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:10:43 +0000

Whitney Houston‘s three-hour funeral was aired on CNN and streamed online today (Feb. 18). While pop divas like Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige were in attendance and the likes of Alicia Keys, R. Kelly and Stevie Wonder performed, it was still a traditional Baptist worship service at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where Houston was born.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the priest said, “We gonna have church today,” and that’s just what they had while celebrating the singer’s life and her immovable faith.

Whitney Houston's Family Attends Private Viewing

Jessica Sager — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:30:34 +0000

Whitney Houston‘s family gathered to pay their respects to the fallen legend yesterday (Feb. 17). The private viewing was held in Houston’s hometown of Newark, N.J.TMZ reports that Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, as well as cousin Dionne Warwick, mother Cissy Houston and mentor Clive Davis were all in attendance. Sources said Davis stopped in briefly, [...]