Sign Of The Times...

[From Richmond Times-Dispatch]

Signs of the times

NEWS SOURCES: Fleishman-Hillard, The Associated Press Aug 27, 2004

Trivial Pursuit has launched its 1990s Time Capsule version. Hasbro's Parker Brothers, in a related survey, says "I Will Always Love You" (the Whitney Houston version) was voted the most memorable song of the'90s.

The biggest tech trends were Net surfing and cell phones. The most popular movie or TV phrase was "Life is like a box of chocolates" from "Forrest Gump," followed by "Show me the money" from "Jerry Maguire." The most trivial political moment? When Bill Clinton was asked on MTV's "Rock the Vote" if he wore boxers or briefs.

The Naked News now is available not only on the Web, but on TV - and the TV show is available not only nationally, but internationally. A Hong Kong company launched its own version earlier this year, the British edition of "the program with nothing to hide" made its debut two weeks ago and a French-dubbed version is in the works.

The Toronto-based Naked News hit the Net in'99.

The new British edition airs via satellite on Get Lucky TV. (No comment; it's just way too easy.) Anchor Lily Kwan, 27, said some viewers might find the concept demeaning but she finds it empowering. "Nudity," she says, "is OK."

Reality Bites...

A number of reports published today confirm that television channel Bravo are in talks with Bobby Brown about his reality TV show.  The channel and reps for Whitney Houston are deciding on just how much of a presence she will have on the show.  Read the Reuters report and Zap2It report.

 

NEWSFILE: 27 AUGUST 2004
 

Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 22 August 2004 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits: 959 (1,028)
2. The Bodyguard: 305 (328)
3. ...Just Whitney: 218 (178)
4. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Video): 178 (136)
5. The Preacher's Wife: 166 (173)
6. Whitney Houston: 144 (132)
7. My Love is Your Love (Album): 156 (128)
8. Whitney: 110 (110)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 63 (46)
10. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 44 (14)

[Thanks Jim R.]
 

NEWSFILE: 25 AUGUST 2004
 

The Artist Collection...

The upcoming mid-price Whitney Houston compilation from the Artist Collection, features the following track listings and covers for the CD and DVDs:

1. Saving All My Love For You 2. Someone For Me 3. You Give Good Love 4. The Greatest Love of All 5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody 6. I Was Made To Love Him 7. Where You Are 8. You 're Still My Man 9. For The Love Of You 10. I m Your Baby Tonight 11. Miracle 12. Whatchulookinat (P.Diddy Remix) 13. Hold Me (duet with Teddy Pendergrass) 14. It s Not Right, But It s Okay

1. Saving All My Love For You 2. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) 3. I m Your Baby Tonight 4. I Have Nothing 5. Whatchulookinat

[Thanks Sylwia]

NEWSFILE: 23 AUGUST 2004
 

More Soul Divas Pictures...

[From Platinum Club Website]

Soul Divas

Whitney wanted her fans to see these candid photos taken during the Soul Divas shows she performed in Germany with Natalie Cole and cousin Dionne Warwick. Enjoy!

[Click On Images To View In Larger Scale]

NEWSFILE: 12 AUGUST 2004
 

The Artist Collection...

[Click On Image To View In Larger Scale]

The new BMG issued compilation, The Artist Collection: Whitney Houston, is as described above (image created by fansite, www.whitneyhouston.pl ahead of its forthcoming Polish release.  The album will consist of fifteen of Whitney's greatest hits whilst the DVD will have fifteen videos including remixes.

[Thanks Sebastian K.]

NEWSFILE: 10 AUGUST 2004
 

Whitney Houston celebrates her 41st Birthday today - Happy Birthday, Whitney,
from all your fans at Classic Whitney.

NEWSFILE: 9 AUGUST 2004
 

The Princess Diaries 2...

Whitney Talks To Entertainment Tonight...

Whitney Houston spoke briefly to Entertainment Tonight's Mark Steines at the Princess Diaries 2 Premiere at the weekend.  Click Here to read the ET Online report and Click Here to view a short video of Whitney's conversation.
 

NEWSFILE: 7 AUGUST 2004
 

Sony BMG Unite...

Sony Music Entertainment and BMG have joined forces and created Sony BMG Music Entertainment it was announced today.  Read the full PRNewswire report and details of all the artists that will fall under the umbrella of this joint venture.

NEWSFILE: 5 AUGUST 2004
 

Sales Update...

An update on Whitney Houston's sales in the US for the week ending 25 July 2004 according to Neilson Soundscan:

1. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Album): 1,028 (1,108)
2. The Bodyguard: 369 (371)
3. Just Whitney...: 197 (196)
4. The Preacher's Wife: 159 (143)
5. Whitney: The Greatest Hits (Video): 147 (148)
6. Whitney Houston: 138 (154)
7. My Love is Your Love (Album): 121 (143)
8. Whitney: 113 (119)
9. The Star Spangled Banner: 88 (92)
10. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Album): 22 (25)

[Thanks Jim R.]

NEWSFILE: 2 AUGUST 2004
 

Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales...

The Classic Whitney Chart Archive has been updated to include the peak positions of Whitney's singles in the Billboard Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

[Thanks Ben]

NEWSFILE: 1 AUGUST 2004