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Genero36
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She's paved the way for every single singer in the music industry. Iconic, legendary, innovating, amazing, humble...1 the best in the world. -Toni Braxton-
Whitney Houston. What a sad tragedy-the end of the life of an incredible talent. RIP to an amazing singer and legend. -Joan Rivers-
R.i.p to a Newark legend Whitney houston. I'm gonna miss auntie ,this one hurts. We lost a legend dam dam dam. Thank you for everything - Shaquille O'Neal
Whitney Houston singing the greatest rendition of the National Anthem ever www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupsPg5H6aE #rip (via @taralconley) -Mia Farrow-
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| Posted: 02/12/12 12:20 am ::: |
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We had to go from whole foods to bed bath and beyond and so we of course decided to drive past the hotel. She's still in there. It was indescribable what it was like to drive by the hotel, all those trucks, while I Have Nothing was on the radio. It was like... being so close to the machinary of the media at that level at this moment... and with her still on the premises. mrs jammer was driving and it was overwhelming._________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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Genero36
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| Posted: 02/12/12 12:22 am ::: |
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Cookie & I are shocked & saddened about the news of Whitney Houston. A great friend & one of the most beautiful voices this world has heard.
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Young Whitney had a staggering amount of potential. She only reached some of it. RIP. youtube.com/watch?v=Df5aaU...
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RIP... RT @cnnbrk: Whitney Houston died at Beverly Hilton Hotel, police say on.cnn.com/yXhsSp
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Whitney Houston's Super Bowl anthem 21 years ago in Tampa is the only one I recall that had players talking about it post-game.
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A musical legend was lost today. Rest in peace Whitney Houston.
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Just stunning news. RT @AP: BREAKING: Publicist Kristen Foster says singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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So sad! #RIPWhitneyHouston RT @PeterKing Whitney Houston's Spr Bowl anthem 21yrs ago is only 1 I recall w/ plyrs talking about it post-gm.
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Can't believe Whitney Houston passed away. So sad. "I will always love you" will live forever. She made beautiful music.
Danica Patrick
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Few more spectacular voices I can recall in my lifetime than Whitney Houston at her peak. Gone entirely too soon. #RIP
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Like millions of others...just stunned about the news over Whitney Houston. Best voice of my lifetime.
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Lunching in Bev Hills, watching paramedics screech around the corner w sirens blaring, not knowing they were going to Whitney Houston. Sad.
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R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Another beautiful voice & person gone too soon. Prayers go out to her family.
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RIP to Whitney Houston, one of the greatest voices of all time
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Very sad to learn about the passing of the great and talented #WhitneyHouston. My condolences to her friends and family. RIP
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R .i.p to a Newark legend Whitney houston. I'm gonna miss auntie ,this one hurts. We lost a legend dam dam dam. Thank you for everything
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#RipWhitneyHouston Sad to hear of the passing of Whitney Houston. Condolences to her family.
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#RIP Whitney Houston - The Greatest Voice of All!
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I don't believe Whitney Houston just died no way
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R.I.P Whitney Houston
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bballgrl
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| Posted: 02/12/12 12:38 am ::: |
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| I hope that will have a special tribute to her tomorrow at the Grammys, if it's not too late...It will be the first time I will watch it in years! |
I've read that there will be a tribute to her, sung by Jennifer Hudson and Chauca Kahn(sp). I had not planned to watch the Grammys either but I will watch at least the tributes.
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Genero36
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| Posted: 02/12/12 12:41 am ::: |
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I hadn't planned to watch either. I was just going to wait for Adele on YouTube. However, I will be watching to see the industry on music's biggest night pay tribute.
...and if the top-nominated artist (Kanye) does anything to grab the attention for himself...
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| Posted: 02/12/12 1:08 am ::: |
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She's still on the premises. Coroner had NOT yet arrived. 
BHPD has obviously learned something from the OJ and MJ situations. They are EPICALLY covering their asses._________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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Someone who knew her, on the local news here, just said that she was a different person before her marriage to Bobby Brown. So incredibly polished and together. I can't stand that motherfucker. He was a fucking train wreck in her life. He performed tonight. Said it was the hardest thing he ever did. I'm like, dude, you must really need the money. It's all about you, isn't it? Your daughter's mother dies, and you go on stage. What a clown._________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17
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| Posted: 02/12/12 1:13 am ::: |
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here she is singing the National Anthem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupsPg5H6aE
IMO, nobody has or ever will sing this better than her. Although Kelly Clarkson can close in last week's SuperBowl. |
wow. i didn't remember that. that was pure, unadulterated essence. the arrangement was awesomely orchestrated, too. no doubt she dipped her hands in that as well.
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| Posted: 02/12/12 1:17 am ::: |
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| Someone who knew her, on the local news here, just said that she was a different person before her marriage to Bobby Brown. So incredibly polished and together. I can't stand that motherfucker. He was a fucking train wreck in her life. He performed tonight. Said it was the hardest thing he ever did. I'm like, dude, you must really need the money. It's all about you, isn't it? Your daughter's mother dies, and you go on stage. What a clown. |
unfortunately, he was her biggest addiction.
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| Posted: 02/12/12 1:41 am ::: |
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| So, her body's yet in the hotel, and they're holding a Grammy party? Really?
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:00 am ::: |
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| IMO, nobody has or ever will sing this better than her. Although Kelly Clarkson can close in last week's SuperBowl. |
Have you heard Faith Hill's Super Bowl XLIV version? IMO, that's the best.
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:07 am ::: |
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People are looking for her star on the Hollywood walk of fame. But she doesn't have one. _________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:08 am ::: |
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| So, her body's yet in the hotel, and they're holding a Grammy party? Really? |
It's gross. The parasites never stop chewing. Clive Davis: get out of my fucking way._________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:20 am ::: |
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Whitney in 2011
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:31 am ::: |
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| IMO, nobody has or ever will sing this better than her. Although Kelly Clarkson can close in last week's SuperBowl. |
Have you heard Faith Hill's Super Bowl XLIV version? IMO, that's the best. |
Houston's was special. It was 1991, before the era of over-produced Super Bowl everything, and it the midst of a wave of Desert Storm nationalism. Hill and Clarkson may have offered fine vocals, but Houston's was transcendent.
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:40 am ::: |
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I found these tweets by Sandra Bernhard very cryptic:
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@JimBessman jim you know they tried to break #whitney back in the 80's it's a deep story & a cautionary tale for so many. it's different now
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@JimBessman it's a conversation for another time. tonight we send #whitney on her way. remembering the classy lady she was.
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Genero36
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:41 am ::: |
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| TMZ is reporting that Bobbi Christina was not allowed to see her mother's body. Dionne Warwick was also turned away and not allowed to see Whitney's body.
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:41 am ::: |
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Whitney's last performance...02/10/12
http://youtu.be/CQQAGvD_DeY
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:44 am ::: |
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| toad455 wrote: |
| IMO, nobody has or ever will sing this better than her. Although Kelly Clarkson can close in last week's SuperBowl. |
Have you heard Faith Hill's Super Bowl XLIV version? IMO, that's the best. |
Houston's was special. It was 1991, before the era of over-produced Super Bowl everything, and it the midst of a wave of Desert Storm nationalism. Hill and Clarkson may have offered fine vocals, but Houston's was transcendent. |
I think people forget the context. This was about one, or two, weeks into Desert Storm. The war. The country was as emotional as could possibly be. If I'm not mistaken, the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl, had been moved up a week because of the war. Whitney Houston singing the national anthem was like Michael Jordan coming back after 9/11. In that context, you have to take this performance._________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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| Posted: 02/12/12 2:54 am ::: |
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Rosie O'Donnell Dear God ... There is a grief that can't be spoken #DEVASTATED 9 hours ago
Tony Bennett:
"Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I've ever heard and she will be truly missed."
Kelly Rowland:
"I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me."
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