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Dionne Talks Of Duet & Whitney's Health...

In an interview published in the Jamaica Gleaner today, Dionne Warwick revealed plans of a duet with Whitney Houston for Dionne's upcoming covers album, Dionne Sings Dionne.

Dionne also discussed Whitney briefly, stating that everything would be alright, and asked people to continue to pray for her full recovery.

You can read the entire article here.

[Thanks Trevor P.]

NEWSFILE: 31 MARCH 2002


London Evening Standard...

A report titled 'Is the party over for Whitney?' is featured in the London Evening Standard today and cites www.classicwhitney.com, erroneously.

You can read the entire article, culled mainly from various American tabloids, by clicking here.

[Thanks Marcus L.]

Billboard Chart Update...

The Billboard update for the week ending 6 April 2002:

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Hot 100 Singles Sales - Down to No.52 (from No.42) - 37 weeks on chart;

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Sales - Re-entry at No.73 - with bullet - 24 weeks on chart.

 

NEWSFILE: 28 MARCH 2002


Hits Interview...

Click Here to read the Hits Daily Double interview with LA Reid in which they discuss Arista's progress so far and projects forthcoming including Whitney Houston's new album.  Reid confirms that The Neptunes are writing for Whitney's project.

[Thanks Dave W.]


NEWSFILE: 22 MARCH 2002


Billboard Chart Update...

The Billboard update for the week ending 30 March 2002:

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Hot 100 Singles Sales - Remains at No.42 (Second week) - 36 weeks on chart;


NEWSFILE: 21 MARCH 2002


Ruthless Interpretation...

Liz Smith continues her rather uncharacteristic outlook on Whitney in reporting some of the reasons Whitney may not have appeared at the Minnelli/Gest wedding.  Read the Newsday report here.

[Thanks MAD]


NEWSFILE: 20 MARCH 2002


Liz Smith...

This Newsday report from Liz Smith about the Minnelli/Gest wedding at the weekend which makes an out of character passing reference (for Smith) about Whitney not being missed at the wedding.

[Thanks MAD]


NEWSFILE: 19 MARCH 2002


Page Six...

Whitney's spokesperson, Nancy Seltzer, made the following comment in today's PageSix column in the New York Post regarding Whitney's cancellation to sing at the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest: "Several weeks ago, Whitney told David [Gest] she was recording and she didn't think she could make it. He tried to talk her into changing the recording session, but she cannot take time off from recording and make a proper professional appearance."

[Thanks Lisa D.]


NEWSFILE: 16 MARCH 2002


The Long Road To Overnight Stardom...

billboard1986.JPG (138033 bytes) This 1986 article published in Billboard Inside Tracks, marks the global domination of Whitney Houston and her immediate placement as the 1986 Artist Of The Year.

The compelling, albeit somewhat gushing report focuses on how Whitney was signed to Arista and Gerry Griffith's role in making Clive Davis aware of this new talent.  The article discusses in detail the process of recording the first album.  A must read for fans.

 

NEWSFILE: 15 MARCH 2002


Wedding Performance Off?...

According to Entertainment Tonight, Whitney Houston will not now attend the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest.  She was due to perform 'Greatest Love Of All' at the ceremony this Saturday (16 March).

Recording commitments are cited as the reason for the cancellation.

[Thanks Dzemil]


Billboard Chart Update...

The Billboard update for the week ending 23 March 2002:

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Hot 100 Singles Sales - Down to No.42 (from No.34) - 35 weeks on chart;

 

NEWSFILE: 14 MARCH 2002


Whitney In The Studio...

Whitney Houston Recording Her New Album In South Florida
[Click On Image To View]

Whitney Houston Recording New Album [From corbis.com]

3/8/02, SOUTH FLORIDA, UNITED STATES --- Singer Whitney Houston records vocals for her new album due out later this year on Arista Records. This is the first image of her since September 7, 2001. --- Photo by Mark Bryan Brown/Corbis Sygma

[Thanks Lisa D.]

Angie...

[From Sister 2 Sister]

Singer Angie Stone said the following in an interview included in the April 2002 issue of Sister 2 Sister Magazine -- "I'll tell you what makes me feel real good: I'm not talking to Whitney Houston, but I prayed for her and I sent her messages and then you walk into your hotel room and there's the most beautiful flower arrangements saying, 'Angie, prayer does work and I love you so much and I am so proud of your accomplishments. Love, Whitney.'"

[Thanks Lisa D.]

NEWSFILE: 13 MARCH 2002


Wookie...

The ultra rare Wookie remix of 'It's Not Right But It's Okay' can be heard on this garage music website.

[Thanks Sabine]

 

NEWSFILE: 12 MARCH 2002


Billboard Chart Update...

The Billboard update for the week ending 16 March 2002:

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER:
Hot 100 Singles Sales - Down to No.34 (from No.27) - 34 weeks on chart;

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Sales - Down to No.70 (from No.67) - 23 weeks on chart.


Brazil...

'Love, Whitney' is at No.3 on the Brazilian Album Chart this week.

[Thanks Gabriel A.]

NEWSFILE: 7 MARCH 2002


Jam & Lewis...

"Whitney's been living a very happy married life and raising her daughter and is anxious to get back to music. And we're just as happy to help her get back in." — Jimmy Jam

Read the complete MTV News Report about future Jam & Lewis projects that includes Whitney Houston in the next two months.


NEWSFILE: 1 MARCH 2002


Responding...

In response to the report "For the Love of Whitney Houston" recently posted on Classic Whitney, A representative from Whitney Houston's office, Nippy, Inc., made the following comments in a call to me today:

They expressed concern that the report overstates Whitney Houston's situation. Whitney has been in the studio and recordings have been going well, suspending work for only two days when she contracted a cold. Bobby Brown has been in discussions about a recording contract with Arista/BMG for the best part of a year.

The fans' concerns have been registered, and continuing to address them is unnecessary.


NEWSFILE: 28 FEBRUARY 2002

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