Whether you want to rock around the tree, make out under the mistletoe or chill by the fireplace sipping spiked eggnog, Christmas just doesn’t jingle all the way without a sleighing soundtrack to the season. From Nat King Cole and Bruce Springsteen to Brenda Lee and a certain Queen of Christmas — Mariah Carey — … Read more
And the winner is… The tune most beloved when tying the knot goes to Whitney Houston’s pop ballad “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” according to a recent study by Breezit, an online wedding vendor search tool. The 1987 hit, which was on Houston’s second studio album, “Whitney,” appeared 484 times across the 2,000 wedding-themed Spotify playlists … Read more
In 1994, there was no doubt about who had the greatest voice of all: Whitney Houston. So if there was going to be one singer on earth to capture a historic moment in time, it was going to be the “I Will Always Love You” diva. And so Houston was the first major Western artist … Read more
Despite a legendary career spanning six-plus decades, O.G. diva Dionne Warwick insists that she never said a little prayer to get into the Rock & Roll of Fame. “I never thought about getting inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame,” Warwick, 83, told The Post. “I don’t consider myself rock ’n’ roll. I never … Read more
Bobby Brown is paying tribute to his late mother-in-law, Cissy Houston, following her death at 91. Brown, 55, married to Cissy’s late daughter, Whitney Houston, from 1992 to 2007. The New Edition star shared a joint statement with his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, about Cissy’s passing on Monday. “Sending love and blessings to the Houston family … Read more
Something you never hear when a biopic of a musician is announced? “I’m so excited to see that!” No other movie genre inspires such a collective exasperation from the public while still getting made by Hollywood en masse. Nevertheless, in an attempt to get free-spending millennials to give a fig about them, plans for a … Read more
It’s not an understatement when I tell you that Prince’s “Purple Rain” soundtrack changed my life after it came out 40 years ago on June 25, 1984. I wore that vinyl out after I scraped my coins together and bought it — and probably had to sneak it into the house. Before you even got … Read more
He’ll always be her bodyguard. Kevin Costner spoke about his bond with his late “The Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston on Dax Shepard’s podcast, and revealed that he refused to shorten his eulogy at the singer’s 2012 funeral. “I could feel the weight on her, now it’s shifted to me. What am I gonna say about … Read more
Here’s your chance to dress like a diva. Outfits worn by pop legends Madonna, Lady Gaga and the late Whitney Houston go under the hammer at a Feb. 27 auction in Beverly Hills. Fans of the “Material Girl” can bid on a pair of ensembles Madge wore in the 1996 film “Evita” — and combined … Read more
There are so many times that I — just like many others around the world — miss Whitney Houston. Every time I hear someone on “American Idol” or “The Voice” attempt the impossible by singing one of her songs. Every time I hear “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in a bar or club and watch … Read more
Belt it out, set it free and put your lighters in the air my babies, let’s talk power ballads. Whether lamenting love gone wrong or celebrating life in all its failures and majesties, roses and thorns, purple rain and vivid pain, power ballads are the FM heart beat of the human experience. The 80’s era … Read more
Babyface is a legend in the recording booth. As a producer and songwriter, he’s developed some of the world’s greatest musicians across genres, including the likes of Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Usher, just to name a few. This week on “Renaissance Man,” Babyface – born Kenneth Brian Edmonds – took me down memory lane and … Read more
A performance of the musical “The Bodyguard” was cut short in Manchester, England, on Friday thanks to rowdy behavior from audience members, according to BBC News. The fracas erupted during the show’s final song, “I Will Always Love You,” performed by singer and ex-Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton. Audience members at the Palace Theatre refused to … Read more
While she was backed by a choir decked out in all white, country star Mickey Guyton turned the national anthem into a stirring statement about the diversity of the US at Super Bowl 2022. Her assured, confident performance set the stage for the Los Angeles Rams to tackle the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in … Read more
They will always love her. Jennifer Hudson and “Yellowstone” actor Kevin Costner honored the late singer on Saturday during an emotional tribute at the Clive Davis gala, which happens before every Grammy award show, reports Entertainment Weekly. Houston, who died on February 11, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, was discovered in her hotel room … Read more
Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael came under fire Tuesday night for a joke he made about the late Whitney Houston during a rather lackluster awards ceremony. “Coming to you from the Beverly Hills Hotel, the hotel that killed Whitney Houston,” Carmichael, 35, said to a stunned audience. The host then continued his opening monologue in … Read more
This blockbuster is keeping its head way above water. For the third consecutive week, “Avatar: The Way of Water” swam its way to the top of the box office. On Friday alone, it raked in more than $24 million in sales. It is estimated to enjoy a $87 million four-day weekend, according to Deadline. Following in … Read more
“Avatar: The Way of Water” blew its competition out of the water again Friday. For the second straight week, the James Cameron sequel led the box office, and on Friday alone, pulled in $19.5 million in sales. Universal Pictures’ “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” which debuted on Dec. 21, took in $3.8 million. Antonio Banderas, … Read more
As a producer of the new Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” — which opens in theaters on Friday — iconic music exec Clive Davis got so emotional reliving the moment when he discovered the pop superstar known as The Voice. “When she went into ‘The Greatest Love of All,’ I was stunned,” … Read more
I wanna feel the HEAT … but I don’t. On the contrary, the animatronic new Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” left me shivering from a gust of arctic air as it so clinically and lazily examines the tragic life of the famous singer. movie review Running time: 146 minutes. Rated PG-13. In … Read more