US Singer & Actress Whitney Houston Dies Aged 48
US Singer & Actress Whitney Houston Dies Aged 48
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RIP WHITNEY ...Nyimbo zako zilinisaidia DOMO ZEGE miye kumpata Mama Watoto wangu...
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Pop Vocal Legend Whitney Houston Found Dead
Whitney Houston WireImage/Tibrina HobsonToo many of usmyself includedare guilty of making insensitive jokes about the demise of Whitney Houston, her frail frame, loss of one of pop's purest voices, and battle with drugs.
But none of us are laughing now.
On Saturday, Houston's publicist confirmed to the Associated Press that the award-winning "I Will Always Love You" singer died. She was 48. The timing of her death, the eve of the Grammys, the biggest music event of the year, makes the horrible news even more tragic. According to CNN, Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PT at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Beverly Hilton is the venue for the music industry's most prestigious pre-Grammy party hosted by veteran executive Clive Davis, who discovered Houston.
In an industry flooded with novelty artists, who disappear after scoring one hit, Houston's longevity was unquestioned when she released her debut single, the ballad "You Give Good Love" in February 1985. The song's soothing opening ad-libs displayed her soulful roots while also celebrating her pop sensibilities.
Houston's sound was distinct, and clearly separated her from the funk-laden stylings of the era's other female R&B singers. Plus, she was a model who appeared in "Glamour" and "Cosmopolitan" magazines.
Houston's sound made sense when considering her pedigree. She was the perfect melding of the styles of her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston; cousin, 1960s pop singer Dionne Warwick; and godmother, queen of soul Aretha Franklin.
Houston's self-titled debut album topped the charts and was certified diamond. Her career was impenetrable throughout the release of several follow up albums, 1987's "Whitney," 1990's "I'm Your Baby Tonight," and 1992's "The Bodyguard" soundtrack.
Houston's fans were concerned when she married R&B bad boy Bobby Brown in 1992, but they professed their happiness.
By the late 1990s, Houston's drug problems began to become tabloid fodder. In a 2002 interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer, Houston admitted to her struggles, but maintained that she was doing fine.
The public received its first real glimpse of Houston behind-the-scenes in 2004 when she appeared on Brown's reality series "Being Bobby Brown." The bad publicity move depicted Houston as profane, combative, and delusional, seemingly supporting the behavior of someone on drugs.
Among the saddest indications of Houston's fall was her 2009 comeback album, "I Look To You." While the album received positive reviews, her live performances signaled that the damage to her voice was beyond repair.
Concertgoers stormed out of her 2010 "Nothing But Love World Tour" angry, complaining that Houston was not fit to sing live, and they demanded that their ticket costs be refunded.
On stage, Houston made light of her vocal struggles, and even seemed to be confident when doing so.
But the public scrutiny intensified, and was followed by additional stints in rehab.
While the cause of death has not yet been revealed, one can only wonder whether it was drug-related.
Anyone who remembers Houston's early work and the impact it had on music can only be saddened by her death.
I extend condolences to her family and friends, especially her daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
Source.Pop Vocal Legend Whitney Houston Found Dead | Stop The Presses! (NEW) - Yahoo! Music
Whitney Houston WireImage/Tibrina HobsonToo many of usmyself includedare guilty of making insensitive jokes about the demise of Whitney Houston, her frail frame, loss of one of pop's purest voices, and battle with drugs.But none of us are laughing now.
On Saturday, Houston's publicist confirmed to the Associated Press that the award-winning "I Will Always Love You" singer died. She was 48. The timing of her death, the eve of the Grammys, the biggest music event of the year, makes the horrible news even more tragic. According to CNN, Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PT at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Beverly Hilton is the venue for the music industry's most prestigious pre-Grammy party hosted by veteran executive Clive Davis, who discovered Houston.
In an industry flooded with novelty artists, who disappear after scoring one hit, Houston's longevity was unquestioned when she released her debut single, the ballad "You Give Good Love" in February 1985. The song's soothing opening ad-libs displayed her soulful roots while also celebrating her pop sensibilities.
Houston's sound was distinct, and clearly separated her from the funk-laden stylings of the era's other female R&B singers. Plus, she was a model who appeared in "Glamour" and "Cosmopolitan" magazines.
Houston's sound made sense when considering her pedigree. She was the perfect melding of the styles of her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston; cousin, 1960s pop singer Dionne Warwick; and godmother, queen of soul Aretha Franklin.
Houston's self-titled debut album topped the charts and was certified diamond. Her career was impenetrable throughout the release of several follow up albums, 1987's "Whitney," 1990's "I'm Your Baby Tonight," and 1992's "The Bodyguard" soundtrack.
Houston's fans were concerned when she married R&B bad boy Bobby Brown in 1992, but they professed their happiness.
By the late 1990s, Houston's drug problems began to become tabloid fodder. In a 2002 interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer, Houston admitted to her struggles, but maintained that she was doing fine.
The public received its first real glimpse of Houston behind-the-scenes in 2004 when she appeared on Brown's reality series "Being Bobby Brown." The bad publicity move depicted Houston as profane, combative, and delusional, seemingly supporting the behavior of someone on drugs.
Among the saddest indications of Houston's fall was her 2009 comeback album, "I Look To You." While the album received positive reviews, her live performances signaled that the damage to her voice was beyond repair.
Concertgoers stormed out of her 2010 "Nothing But Love World Tour" angry, complaining that Houston was not fit to sing live, and they demanded that their ticket costs be refunded.
On stage, Houston made light of her vocal struggles, and even seemed to be confident when doing so.
But the public scrutiny intensified, and was followed by additional stints in rehab.
While the cause of death has not yet been revealed, one can only wonder whether it was drug-related.
Anyone who remembers Houston's early work and the impact it had on music can only be saddened by her death.
I extend condolences to her family and friends, especially her daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
Source.Pop Vocal Legend Whitney Houston Found Dead | Stop The Presses! (NEW) - Yahoo! Music
DAWA YA SIKIO
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DIVA OF ALL TIME !
Nilijenga matumaini kuwa siku moja ungeweza kusimama tena katika nafasi yako KUMBE HAIKUWA KWELI TENA.
Kwangu kuondoka kwako ni kama hakuna kilichobaki cha kusisimua zaidi cha ujana wangu (kimuziki). Ilikuwa wewe,
2pack na Michael Jackson.
REST IN PEACE BABY.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBERING YOU TILL THE INFINITO.
Nilijenga matumaini kuwa siku moja ungeweza kusimama tena katika nafasi yako KUMBE HAIKUWA KWELI TENA.
Kwangu kuondoka kwako ni kama hakuna kilichobaki cha kusisimua zaidi cha ujana wangu (kimuziki). Ilikuwa wewe,
2pack na Michael Jackson.
REST IN PEACE BABY.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBERING YOU TILL THE INFINITO.
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RIP Whitney Houston
Mulhat Mpunga
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khaaaa,si naskiaga hata tusker znatoa nishai!
Rip mama,najiskia vibaya sana i loved this mama alot
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hahaa lazma ukichanganya na hangover niliyonayo naona kma nimeandika
kile cha oxford hihihiii,ungenisahihisha sasa alaa acha uchoyo mtani,mi najua wapare ndo wachoyo,sa we inakuwaje jamanii?!
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Mtani nethi namburi avae... Mama Taska hanywi hivyo nyimbo za WHITNEY nilizitumia kuchana mistari...
Mulhat Mpunga
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ook over and out manake huku tbt wamekata umeme sijui kwanini hawatangazi mgao umerudikasim kataishiwa moto!
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Dah dunia imeondokewa na mkaliii...ndo nasikia huo wimbo wake hapa kwa redio...I will always love u...R.I.P
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"I will always love you" and "I have nothing" you will be missed, the best voice I've ever heard and probably ever will R.I.P
:A S embarassed: aaaaaaaaah, So sad, beautiful woman , beautiful beautiful singer.. charming personality. A true true legend R.I.P
she was flawless:A S embarassed::A S embarassed:
When you believe
Who knows what miracles you can achieve? (You can achieve) When you believe, somehow you will, you will when you believe They don't always happen when you ask And it's easy to give in to your fears Ohh, but when you're blinded by your pain Can't see your way clear through the rain A small, but still resilient voice says hope is very near
:A S embarassed: aaaaaaaaah, So sad, beautiful woman , beautiful beautiful singer.. charming personality. A true true legend R.I.P
she was flawless:A S embarassed::A S embarassed:
When you believe
Who knows what miracles you can achieve? (You can achieve) When you believe, somehow you will, you will when you believe They don't always happen when you ask And it's easy to give in to your fears Ohh, but when you're blinded by your pain Can't see your way clear through the rain A small, but still resilient voice says hope is very near
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Ni masikitiko makubwa kwa wale waliopenda na wanaopenda nyimbo za bibie W. Houston hatunae tena.
Source:Singer Whitney Houston Found Dead | Fox News
Source:Singer Whitney Houston Found Dead | Fox News
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oops! kumbe ipo tayari thread tafadhali moderators do the needful!