Tag Archives: Whitney Houston

Clive Davis Comes Out

In the recent past, many celebrities have come out of the closet.  It seems that as each opens the closet door, the fanfare drops further and further.  Just a few weeks ago, Jim Nabors, at age 82, married his longtime partner. Music exec and record producer Clive Davis has worked with such musical greats as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Santana, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, and Christina Aguilera.  And this week, he came out as being bisexual at the ripe of age of 80. Davis admitted in his new memoir, “The Soundtrack of My … Continue reading →

In Memoriam 2012 – Part 1

It’s that time of the year again – to reflect on those we have lost.  Some deaths might have been expected, but many came as a shock to us.  Either way, all will be missed. January 2012 1 – Etta James – Leukemia (73) James had a beautiful voice and was lucky enough to see it appreciated by a whole new generation when songs such as “At Last” became popular again in the 2000’s.  James won six Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards.  Her music crossed genres as she was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

Madonna Helps Quake Victims and Whitney Helps Drug Dealers

Within hours of surviving a devastating earthquake that struck his city, the mayor of Pacentro, Italy called someone he hoped would render aid… Madonna. As in freshly rejected adoptive mother/singer/actress/author Madonna. According to reports, following the 6.3 magnitude quake that left more than 200 dead, Fernando Caparso, the mayor of Pacentro, appealed to Madonna for financial aid. The pop diva’s paternal grandparents were born and raised in the small mountainside village and Caparso says he knew that the millionaire entertainer wouldn’t turn her back on her ancestors’ town. He was right. Madonna’s rep confirmed to reporters that the Material Girl … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Whitney, WKRP, and Star Wars

Either Whitney Houston actually believes people care about her personal life or she really detests her ex-husband Bobby Brown. Personally, I think it’s a combination of both. Regardless, the award-winning songstress felt compelled to let the world know (via a public statement) that rumors that she is reuniting with Brown are “a complete fabrication.” Houston released the statement yesterday denying reports made in Wednesday’s Chicago Sun-Times that said she and Brown had been spotted in Georgia looking romantic. The singer says the newspaper article speculated that the exes were getting back together after divorcing in 2007 after 14 years of … Continue reading →

Bobby Brown Tells All

And, I can only imagine what a tale it is! Singer bad boy Bobby Brown, formerly Mr. Whitney Houston, has decided to write a tell-all book about he and Whitney’s rocky marriage. Titled “The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth,” Bobby makes such claims as the fact that he never used cocaine until after her met Whitney. He goes on to say marijuana was his drug of choice, but after marrying Whitney in 1992, he did every drug he could get his hands on, including heroin and cocaine. Bobby says in the book that the couple’s marriage … Continue reading →

Juicy Hollywood Tidbits – August 3, 2007

Osama’s After Bobby Brown I am sorry, but this was one of the funniest news stories I have read in quite a while. Bobby Brown, ever the egomaniac, thinks that Osama Bin Laden wants him dead – so he can have Whitney Houston all to himself! Now first of all, Bobby and Whitney are divorced, so that would lead me to think Bobby was more than safe – as if Osama Bin Laden would want Whitney Houston in the first place! But Bobby insists that he is still on Osama’s hit list. He hired extra security to surround him when … Continue reading →

Revisiting Celebrity Marriages – Lessons We Can Learn

The last time I visited on this topic was last April but with the rash of celebrity news over the last ten days, now is as good a time as any to take a look at the Hollywood power couples where it appears the marriages are failing or ending with the woman’s successful career continuing to skyrocket and the man’s appearing to be at best, underachieving compared to the wife’s. In the last few weeks we’ve seen Britney Spears leaving Kevin Federline, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe filing for divorce, Whitney Houston finally saying good-bye to Bobby Brown and before … Continue reading →

10 Hot News Items for the Week of September 11th

Stories for the week you may or may not have heard already: 10. Anna Nicole’s Son Dies Still no word on how he died, but no matter what it was, this is tragic. To give birth then lose your first child three days later must be gut wrenching to say the very least. Read more about the story at Michele’s blog. 9. Meredith Viera Makes Her Today Show Debut Meredith has officially filled the shoes – or the chair as it may be – of Katie Couric. I guess only time will tell how each does in their new positions. … Continue reading →

Celebrities Lost – What Has Happened To Whitney Houston?

I remember when I first heard Whitney Houston. She had such a great voice and she was beautiful to boot! She seemed to have it all (including Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard). My friends and I were a little puzzled when she married Bobby Brown, a singer several years younger than her. He just did not seem her type – after all, Whitney’s mom, Crissy, is a gospel singer. Moreover, Bobby, well Bobby seemed like a troublemaker. At first, they seemed happy. By 1992, Whitney was the only female artist to have three albums (Whitney Houston, Whitney, and The Bodyguard … Continue reading →