jueves, 14 de febrero de 2008
Whitney Houston comeback on track
Sony BMG boss Clive Davis has confirmed that fallen soul diva Whitney Houston is on course to release her comeback album this year. The star has spent more time in the tabloid pages that the charts in recent years after fighting reported drug addiction problems, but Davis says her new album is on course for release before Christmas, with five songs already in the bag. He confirmed, "It's really good. We're looking to release the album in November." Houston was rumoured to be performing at the 50th Grammy Awards with Alicia Keys, but is said to have cancelled late in the day after being less than keen on sharing the stage with the piano star.
Leona Lewis' Whitney thrill
Leona Lewis was left "overwhelmed" when Whitney Houston said she was a "baby version" of herself.
The 'Bleeding Love' singer met her "all-time musical hero" at producer Clive Davis' Annual Grammy Party in Los Angeles last weekend, but could barely speak when she was introduced to her idol.
She said: "It was amazing, I got to meet my all-time musical hero Whitney Houston - who looked so incredible. Clive introduced us. I don't think I managed to say much though, I was overwhelmed!
"I was told afterwards that when I performed she had said to a friend at the record label, 'My God, she's a baby me!' Wow - what a huge compliment!"
Leona sang her hit single 'Bleeding Love' and covered 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' in front of a star-studded audience, which included Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Usher.
The British star admits she found the whole experience "surreal".
She said: "It's been almost surreal and feels just so wonderful that I performed in front of so many people I admire - especially that Whitney even knows who I am and said that about me when I've been such a fan all these years!"
Clive - who chose Leona as his 'Special New Artist' guest, an honour previously bestowed upon Maroon 5 and Jennifer Hudson - said the 22-year-old star was the perfect choice to entertain his A-list guests.
He said: "Leona's range, her feel for music - it's clear she has the passion for music. A year ago, right here, we gathered the best writers and producers of the world. We had her sing in a living room of a suite and she floored them. It led to getting incredible material which has made up her album."
The 'Bleeding Love' singer met her "all-time musical hero" at producer Clive Davis' Annual Grammy Party in Los Angeles last weekend, but could barely speak when she was introduced to her idol.
She said: "It was amazing, I got to meet my all-time musical hero Whitney Houston - who looked so incredible. Clive introduced us. I don't think I managed to say much though, I was overwhelmed!
"I was told afterwards that when I performed she had said to a friend at the record label, 'My God, she's a baby me!' Wow - what a huge compliment!"
Leona sang her hit single 'Bleeding Love' and covered 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' in front of a star-studded audience, which included Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Usher.
The British star admits she found the whole experience "surreal".
She said: "It's been almost surreal and feels just so wonderful that I performed in front of so many people I admire - especially that Whitney even knows who I am and said that about me when I've been such a fan all these years!"
Clive - who chose Leona as his 'Special New Artist' guest, an honour previously bestowed upon Maroon 5 and Jennifer Hudson - said the 22-year-old star was the perfect choice to entertain his A-list guests.
He said: "Leona's range, her feel for music - it's clear she has the passion for music. A year ago, right here, we gathered the best writers and producers of the world. We had her sing in a living room of a suite and she floored them. It led to getting incredible material which has made up her album."
lunes, 11 de febrero de 2008
Un año lleno de sorpresas para Leona Lewis
Ha nacido una estrella que no se baja del firmamento de la lista inglesa, se llama Leona Lewis y su álbum Spirit. Leona va cumpliendo sus sueños, el último tocar ante Whitney Houston.
Que cierto aquello de que la vida está llena de sorpresas. Y algunas de las grandes. No contenta con ganar la edición británica de Factor X, Leona Lewis se ha llevado otra grata sorpresa.
En su reciente actuación en Estados Unidos una ilustre personalidad se coló entre las legiones de fans que va arrastrando la inglesa a cada actuación. Whitney Houston estaba allí. Había ido a verla a ella. Leona que siempre evitó comparaciones con la estrella de “El Guardaespaldas”, a la que admira tuvo que callarse esta vez, cuando una Whitney recuperada de sus problemas con las drogas, afirmó, “Dios mío es como una mini yo”. Leona Lewis no daba crédito a aquello: “No puedo creer que Whitney sepa quién soy”. Las cosas siguen girando bien para Lewis que tras su paso por la televisión está viviendo un sueño.
El próximo día 19 de febrero se estrena en España "Spirit" su primer disco. "Spirit" se presenta en nuestras tierras precedido de un gran éxito en Gran Bretaña donde se ha convertido en el cuarto disco debut con más ventas, tras los primeros trabajos de gente como Oasis, Coldplay o Dido.
Su single ya es un fenómeno internacional y ha sido número uno en Reino Unido, Dinamarca, Nueva Zelanda, Croacia y Eslovenia y ocupó los primeros lugares en Suecia, Suiza, Italia, Alemania y Sudáfrica.
Whitney In Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party
Clive Davis had a Pre-Grammy party last night in Beverly Hills, and there were more stars than the Big Dipper. (But probably not as many as Madonna's recent bangin' UNICEF party.) Alicia Keys, the Foo Fighters, Daughtry, Wyclef Jean, and Akon all performed. Amongst the packed crowd was Janet Jackson, new parents Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, Sara Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel, Usher, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson...we give up, this list is too long.
Here's the AP's article on the event where diva Whitney Houston made a guest appearance (but disappointingly, did not sing). Did the AP seriously write, "Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheered sides, including one section dyed silver?" Was the photo not sufficient, or did we need the hair play-by-play?
Here's the AP's article on the event where diva Whitney Houston made a guest appearance (but disappointingly, did not sing). Did the AP seriously write, "Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheered sides, including one section dyed silver?" Was the photo not sufficient, or did we need the hair play-by-play?
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Whitney Houston's appearance at Clive Davis' celeb-soaked, pre-Grammy concert party fueled speculation that she would be among the night's performers - but her only time in the spotlight came when the music mogul introduced her in the audience.
Houston, who is working on her comeback album, didn't get on stage Saturday night, but the event didn't lack for all-star performers - Alicia Keys, the Foo Fighters, Daughtry and Akon were among the Grammy-nominees who sang at the VIP event. Others there from music and Hollywood's A-list included Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, new mom Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden and Richie's father, Lionel.
Carrie Underwood showed up with "Gossip Girl's" Chace Crawford, while Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend Pete Wentz walked in arm-in-arm. Other couples included comedians Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel, and Usher and his wife, Tameka, who recently gave birth to the couple's first child, a son.
Rihanna and Chris Brown chatted together at a front tables, while Michael Strahan of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants joined tennis champion Serena Williams at another table (Strahan got a huge cheer from the crowd when he was singled out by Davis).
"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson mingled while last year's champ Jordin Sparks chatted with past finalist Chris Daughtry.
And Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheared sides, including one section dyed silver. Asked to explain her new 'do,' the former "American Idol" winner, who recently wrapped up a run playing Celie in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, told The Associated Press: "It's something different, post-Celie."
Daughtry's two-song set included guitarist Slash and Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. Lead singer Chris Daughtry said performing at the event, perhaps the music industry's most coveted invite, is an enviable position to be in.
"I was here last year, and I had to sit in the audience, and it sucks watching everyone else perform," he said.
The show also featured British newcomer Leona Lewis, Fantasia, and Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli, who got a standing ovation after performing "The Prayer."
"My teachers told me always, don't sing after dinner," Bocelli joked. "But this was a special occasion."
Akon joined friend and collaborator Wyclef Jean onstage to close out the party. Jean started off his performance with a rendition of a new song, "President," with a revised lyric: "Obama, Hillary Clinton, they got competition . . . vote for me for president."
Jean and Akon both traded hits before the last verse, coming out into the audience and dancing with the crowd.
But Jean didn't want to end it there: "I'm not gonna end until we flip," he sang to Akon, who shook his head and shrugged.
Moments later, Jean did a backflip, then Akon matched his effort with a backflip of his own, though not as steady. *
Houston, who is working on her comeback album, didn't get on stage Saturday night, but the event didn't lack for all-star performers - Alicia Keys, the Foo Fighters, Daughtry and Akon were among the Grammy-nominees who sang at the VIP event. Others there from music and Hollywood's A-list included Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, new mom Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden and Richie's father, Lionel.
Carrie Underwood showed up with "Gossip Girl's" Chace Crawford, while Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend Pete Wentz walked in arm-in-arm. Other couples included comedians Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel, and Usher and his wife, Tameka, who recently gave birth to the couple's first child, a son.
Rihanna and Chris Brown chatted together at a front tables, while Michael Strahan of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants joined tennis champion Serena Williams at another table (Strahan got a huge cheer from the crowd when he was singled out by Davis).
"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson mingled while last year's champ Jordin Sparks chatted with past finalist Chris Daughtry.
And Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheared sides, including one section dyed silver. Asked to explain her new 'do,' the former "American Idol" winner, who recently wrapped up a run playing Celie in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, told The Associated Press: "It's something different, post-Celie."
Daughtry's two-song set included guitarist Slash and Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. Lead singer Chris Daughtry said performing at the event, perhaps the music industry's most coveted invite, is an enviable position to be in.
"I was here last year, and I had to sit in the audience, and it sucks watching everyone else perform," he said.
The show also featured British newcomer Leona Lewis, Fantasia, and Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli, who got a standing ovation after performing "The Prayer."
"My teachers told me always, don't sing after dinner," Bocelli joked. "But this was a special occasion."
Akon joined friend and collaborator Wyclef Jean onstage to close out the party. Jean started off his performance with a rendition of a new song, "President," with a revised lyric: "Obama, Hillary Clinton, they got competition . . . vote for me for president."
Jean and Akon both traded hits before the last verse, coming out into the audience and dancing with the crowd.
But Jean didn't want to end it there: "I'm not gonna end until we flip," he sang to Akon, who shook his head and shrugged.
Moments later, Jean did a backflip, then Akon matched his effort with a backflip of his own, though not as steady. *
The Grammy’s took place today but one event that got more attention than the award show is the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy bash. Hollyscoop hit the purple carpet and got the chance to catch up with the man of the night, who walked in with Whitney Houston. Clive mentioned to Hollyscoop that they are currently working in the studio and have recorded five songs, which will be released in November 2008. Fresh from rehab Lindsay Lohan attended the exclusive bash and we have to admit she looked amazing. Lindsay told Hollyscoop that she was wearing a turquoise Catherine Malandrino cocktail dress. Other stars we caught up with included Carrie Underwood, Rihanna, Fantasia and Alicia Keys who gave us the scoop on what to expect from her performance. Besides the party, the big talk of the night was Amy Winehouse. Seems like everyone was rooting for the trouble star and her Grammy performance, except a few. Check out the video below to get the scoop.
At last year’s Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala, Whitney Houston barely left her seat and didn’t even rise to meet Al Gore. She was tentative and fragile.
But last night at the Beverly Hilton, it was a fully restored, fun-loving Whitney who moved around the ballroom with grace. She spent a chunk of the evening away from her table with Davis’ family and hung out with Alicia Keys’ gang, including collaborator Kerry “Krucial” Brothers and manager Jeff Robinson down near the stage.
“Write some good things about me,” Whitney said, and we talked about her upcoming album. She’s healthy and focused and clearly engaged. She watched clips on the video screens of her past performances at Davis extravaganzas, I thought, with a little yearning. Maybe next year, she’ll be back up there.
Houston’s presence brought over a lot of stars. She and Usher exchanged waves from their tables. At one point, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas — who was closely tailed by a bodyguard larger than New York Giants’ Michael Strahan, also there — bopped over from her table and shared a chair with Houston so the three songbirds could chat away. The bodyguard, however, would have nothing of it, and brought Fergie her own seat.
They weren’t the only top 40 divas in the house, ya know. In the next row of tables, closer to the stage, Janet Jackson was installed with boyfriend producer Jermaine Dupri, while Rhianna dined just to their left. Earlier in the evening, Alicia admired Rhianna’s gown, while Fergie (and her giant) came over to say hello.
I had to laugh about this bodyguard thing, remembering when I met the latter beauty some years ago and she introduced herself as Stacy Ferguson, a girl with great abs!
Meanwhile, Alicia — who’s opening the Grammy show tonight with Tina Turner and Beyonce — was worried about how late Davis was putting her on stage last night. “I have to be in bed by 12,” she said. “I need my sleep!”
As it turned out, she was probably an hour off. But it was worth it. When Keys took the stage to sing a medley of songs from her number one album, “As I Am,” she was simply sensational. Her “No One,” which should have been a Best Song/Record nominee (it was pigeonholed in R&B) is the anthem of the year. The crowd went wild, with everyone on their feet, and Wyclef Jean joining in on guitar. The performance was so energetic that Usher and Houston each left their seats and drifted to the stage. Pink danced with record exec L.A. Reid. The members of Earth, Wind & Fire even had their own little disco area, in a section where the spectacular Gladys Knight hung out with Motown’s Ashford and Simpson, Berry Gordy and Philly International’s Gamble and Huff.
Over all of this, Davis — who’s in his late 70s, folks, and acts like he’s 40, dressed in a custom Armani tux and exuding good cheer — presided with humor, grace, and wit. One by one he introduced to the stage the Foo Fighters, Daughtry, Andrea Bocelli, Fantasia, and his hot British singer Leona Lewis. Later, Akon joined Wyclef for a wild and melodic hip-hop celebration which, luckily, didn’t include the scheduled Snoop Dogg, who didn’t show up.
In the audience, seated at tables strung along the three “rings” facing the stage: one table with Rod Stewart — who accepted his introduction from the stage by cheerfully rising with a napkin on his head, son Sean and Rod’s towering wife Penny, plus longtime manager Arnold Stiefel and famed producer Richard Perry. Missy Elliott commanded a spot down by the stage, along with Petra Nemcova, Usher and wife Tameka. Anthony Hamilton, will.i.am and the Peas, Randy Jackson with wife Erica and Paula Abdul, American Idol creator Simon Fuller, CBS chief Les Moonves and Julie Chen, Soul Train inventor Don Cornelius, plus best-seller Jackie Collins, all had their tables.
Just to the left of us, a red-haired Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend Pete Wentz ate with Ashlee’s dad Joe who assured us they are “just dating.” Someone spotted Eddie Murphy’s ex Nicole, possibly with Strahan, while David Spade remained quietly tucked into a corner just near a table with the contentious Jimmy Kimmel and his girlfriend Sara Silverman.
Jimmy, it turns out, is a reader of this column! He correctly recalled an item here from five years ago titled “No Valentine’s Day for Mrs. Jimmy Kimmel,” even though I was in the middle of complimenting Silverman on her funny current Matt Damon video on YouTube. Kimmel then turned cold and didn’t want her to talk to me. “You wrote that, didn’t you?” he said. You only think later of the great rejoinders you should have said! Being a late-night talk show host doesn’t give you a free pass in life, Jimmy.
But I digress. There are people I’m leaving out, like Nikki Haskell, Beverly Johnson, Slash, Vivi Nevo with Chinese actress Ziyi Zhang, Denise Rich, Ann Jones and son Mark Ronson, Marvin Davis’s widow Barbara, actors Victor Garber and Julie White (not together), beautiful Sanaa Lathan, and even Tommy Lee! Plus, there were sightings of Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, Busta Rhymes, Anthony Hamilton, Feist, John Paul Jones — who joined Daughtry on stage, Emily King and Natasha Bedingfield.
There were also plenty of record execs. Motown’s Sylvia Rhone was introduced and got a big ovation. Warner M. (the M is for malfunctioning) Group’s curious Lyor Cohen, who’s about six-foot-six if you’ve never met him, came in for photo ops wearing a bright red velvet sport jacket, got snapped with some stars, and promptly left. Maybe he was preparing for his company’s party tonight celebrating their phenomenal losses and lack of business. Or maybe he just wanted to see what the real record business is like.
Indeed, there was a lot of talk about the ailing industry. But you wouldn’t know there are problems, listening to Davis’s opening remarks. “Music is alive, vital, and healthy,” he declared and meant it. As one of the last people to have hits, maybe truly the last real Music Man in the industry, he can say that.
Davis is upbeat that CDs still have a place in the world, that the business is just going through a transition and that somehow it’s all going to work out. His passionate party is like the last stand against the tsunami of corporate greed that’s engulfing the landscape. Without it, Grammy weekend — with bland nominees and a lot of prefabricated music — would be a very enervating experience.
They weren’t the only top 40 divas in the house, ya know. In the next row of tables, closer to the stage, Janet Jackson was installed with boyfriend producer Jermaine Dupri, while Rhianna dined just to their left. Earlier in the evening, Alicia admired Rhianna’s gown, while Fergie (and her giant) came over to say hello.
I had to laugh about this bodyguard thing, remembering when I met the latter beauty some years ago and she introduced herself as Stacy Ferguson, a girl with great abs!
Meanwhile, Alicia — who’s opening the Grammy show tonight with Tina Turner and Beyonce — was worried about how late Davis was putting her on stage last night. “I have to be in bed by 12,” she said. “I need my sleep!”
As it turned out, she was probably an hour off. But it was worth it. When Keys took the stage to sing a medley of songs from her number one album, “As I Am,” she was simply sensational. Her “No One,” which should have been a Best Song/Record nominee (it was pigeonholed in R&B) is the anthem of the year. The crowd went wild, with everyone on their feet, and Wyclef Jean joining in on guitar. The performance was so energetic that Usher and Houston each left their seats and drifted to the stage. Pink danced with record exec L.A. Reid. The members of Earth, Wind & Fire even had their own little disco area, in a section where the spectacular Gladys Knight hung out with Motown’s Ashford and Simpson, Berry Gordy and Philly International’s Gamble and Huff.
Over all of this, Davis — who’s in his late 70s, folks, and acts like he’s 40, dressed in a custom Armani tux and exuding good cheer — presided with humor, grace, and wit. One by one he introduced to the stage the Foo Fighters, Daughtry, Andrea Bocelli, Fantasia, and his hot British singer Leona Lewis. Later, Akon joined Wyclef for a wild and melodic hip-hop celebration which, luckily, didn’t include the scheduled Snoop Dogg, who didn’t show up.
In the audience, seated at tables strung along the three “rings” facing the stage: one table with Rod Stewart — who accepted his introduction from the stage by cheerfully rising with a napkin on his head, son Sean and Rod’s towering wife Penny, plus longtime manager Arnold Stiefel and famed producer Richard Perry. Missy Elliott commanded a spot down by the stage, along with Petra Nemcova, Usher and wife Tameka. Anthony Hamilton, will.i.am and the Peas, Randy Jackson with wife Erica and Paula Abdul, American Idol creator Simon Fuller, CBS chief Les Moonves and Julie Chen, Soul Train inventor Don Cornelius, plus best-seller Jackie Collins, all had their tables.
Just to the left of us, a red-haired Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend Pete Wentz ate with Ashlee’s dad Joe who assured us they are “just dating.” Someone spotted Eddie Murphy’s ex Nicole, possibly with Strahan, while David Spade remained quietly tucked into a corner just near a table with the contentious Jimmy Kimmel and his girlfriend Sara Silverman.
Jimmy, it turns out, is a reader of this column! He correctly recalled an item here from five years ago titled “No Valentine’s Day for Mrs. Jimmy Kimmel,” even though I was in the middle of complimenting Silverman on her funny current Matt Damon video on YouTube. Kimmel then turned cold and didn’t want her to talk to me. “You wrote that, didn’t you?” he said. You only think later of the great rejoinders you should have said! Being a late-night talk show host doesn’t give you a free pass in life, Jimmy.
But I digress. There are people I’m leaving out, like Nikki Haskell, Beverly Johnson, Slash, Vivi Nevo with Chinese actress Ziyi Zhang, Denise Rich, Ann Jones and son Mark Ronson, Marvin Davis’s widow Barbara, actors Victor Garber and Julie White (not together), beautiful Sanaa Lathan, and even Tommy Lee! Plus, there were sightings of Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, Busta Rhymes, Anthony Hamilton, Feist, John Paul Jones — who joined Daughtry on stage, Emily King and Natasha Bedingfield.
There were also plenty of record execs. Motown’s Sylvia Rhone was introduced and got a big ovation. Warner M. (the M is for malfunctioning) Group’s curious Lyor Cohen, who’s about six-foot-six if you’ve never met him, came in for photo ops wearing a bright red velvet sport jacket, got snapped with some stars, and promptly left. Maybe he was preparing for his company’s party tonight celebrating their phenomenal losses and lack of business. Or maybe he just wanted to see what the real record business is like.
Indeed, there was a lot of talk about the ailing industry. But you wouldn’t know there are problems, listening to Davis’s opening remarks. “Music is alive, vital, and healthy,” he declared and meant it. As one of the last people to have hits, maybe truly the last real Music Man in the industry, he can say that.
Davis is upbeat that CDs still have a place in the world, that the business is just going through a transition and that somehow it’s all going to work out. His passionate party is like the last stand against the tsunami of corporate greed that’s engulfing the landscape. Without it, Grammy weekend — with bland nominees and a lot of prefabricated music — would be a very enervating experience.
viernes, 8 de febrero de 2008
WILL BE WHITNEY IN GRAMMYS 2008?
Tina Turner and Beyoncé! Really? Amazing!
As you may have heard, the two are teaming up for what’s being called a “special performance” at the Grammys on Sunday.
I don’t want to ruin anything for ya, so I won’t give too much away, but I promise, you do not want to miss this. It’s going to be fireworks from start to finish. Even their introduction is going to be spectacularly fabulous.
The actual performance won’t be a wham-bam-thank-ya-ma’am kind of thing, either, sources tell me. We aren't talking just one song, in other words.
And yes, Ms. Turner may be 69, but she’s still got it. She will, sources tell me, be showing off her legendary legs! (And no surprise here, I’m told that the Staples Center will be cleared and sealed tight except for a limited crew when the two fantastic femmes rehearse on Saturday night.)
But that’s not the only Grammy goodie I’m looking forward to.
First up is tonight’s In Style and the Recording Academy’s Salute to Grammys Fashion bash at Boulevard3 in Hollywood. A fashion show will feature looks from musicians turned designers like Beyoncé, Diddy, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake. The highlight for me, however, will be a performance by Grammy nominee Rihanna!
Tomorrow, One Republic, Chris Cornell, Flo Rida and Taylor Swift perform at Avalon during the Verizon Wireless and People magazine bash honoring megamusic man Timbaland. At the same time, over at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Mark Ronson will celebrate his producer nominations for his work with Amy Winehouse.
And then there’s Clive Davis. The music legend holds his annual pre-Grammy soiree at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday night. He always brings out the absolute best to perform, and that's where I saw Alicia Keys before she became a household name. Last year, Pink gave partygoers a collective case of goosebumps when she covered her idol, Janis Joplin, as did Ms. Jennifer Hudson when she hit with a couple of Dreamgirls tunes.
This year is anyone’s guess. But wouldn’t it be tremendous if Whitney Houston hit the stage for her comeback performance? The diva was simply a guest last year, but she and Davis have been working overtime on her upcoming album. Is she ready to show off her pipes again? I’m still rootin’ for ya, Whitney!
As you may have heard, the two are teaming up for what’s being called a “special performance” at the Grammys on Sunday.
I don’t want to ruin anything for ya, so I won’t give too much away, but I promise, you do not want to miss this. It’s going to be fireworks from start to finish. Even their introduction is going to be spectacularly fabulous.
The actual performance won’t be a wham-bam-thank-ya-ma’am kind of thing, either, sources tell me. We aren't talking just one song, in other words.
And yes, Ms. Turner may be 69, but she’s still got it. She will, sources tell me, be showing off her legendary legs! (And no surprise here, I’m told that the Staples Center will be cleared and sealed tight except for a limited crew when the two fantastic femmes rehearse on Saturday night.)
But that’s not the only Grammy goodie I’m looking forward to.
First up is tonight’s In Style and the Recording Academy’s Salute to Grammys Fashion bash at Boulevard3 in Hollywood. A fashion show will feature looks from musicians turned designers like Beyoncé, Diddy, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake. The highlight for me, however, will be a performance by Grammy nominee Rihanna!
Tomorrow, One Republic, Chris Cornell, Flo Rida and Taylor Swift perform at Avalon during the Verizon Wireless and People magazine bash honoring megamusic man Timbaland. At the same time, over at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Mark Ronson will celebrate his producer nominations for his work with Amy Winehouse.
And then there’s Clive Davis. The music legend holds his annual pre-Grammy soiree at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday night. He always brings out the absolute best to perform, and that's where I saw Alicia Keys before she became a household name. Last year, Pink gave partygoers a collective case of goosebumps when she covered her idol, Janis Joplin, as did Ms. Jennifer Hudson when she hit with a couple of Dreamgirls tunes.
This year is anyone’s guess. But wouldn’t it be tremendous if Whitney Houston hit the stage for her comeback performance? The diva was simply a guest last year, but she and Davis have been working overtime on her upcoming album. Is she ready to show off her pipes again? I’m still rootin’ for ya, Whitney!
I’m also hoping for a new round of goosebumps courtesy of Leona Lewis, the 22-year-old British sensation who is the Houston and Mariah Carey of a new generation. Her debut album, Spirit, doesn’t drop in the States until April, but she’s already a phenomenon in England. First discovered on X Factor, a British American Idol-esque show, she has broken all sorts of sales records there.
Remember, I'll be liveblogging from the Grammys red carpet on Sunday. Expect my first post around 5 p.m. EST, when I'll also be dishin' the latest Grammys gossip on E!'s Countdown to the Red Carpet.
Remember, I'll be liveblogging from the Grammys red carpet on Sunday. Expect my first post around 5 p.m. EST, when I'll also be dishin' the latest Grammys gossip on E!'s Countdown to the Red Carpet.
miércoles, 6 de febrero de 2008
WHITNEY YOUTUBE
All At Once 1986 ( San Remo)
I'm Your Baby Tonight (Live on 1991 Tour)
Didn't We Almost Have It All(1987)
How Will I Know (1987)
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
I'm Your Baby Tonight (Live on 1991 Tour)
Didn't We Almost Have It All(1987)
How Will I Know (1987)
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
martes, 5 de febrero de 2008
Your new NFC colaborator
I'd like to thank the fan club for inviting me to join the Whitney Houston Fan Club and hope that I can give back to its members a little of what it has gave to me.
I look forward to recieving mail from like minded fans so we can share information and material on Whitney as she makes her long awaited comeback later this year.
I look forward to recieving mail from like minded fans so we can share information and material on Whitney as she makes her long awaited comeback later this year.
Look forward to hearing from you all!!!
Markymark
lunes, 4 de febrero de 2008
BMG ESPAÑA (CLICK2MUSIC) CONFIRMA QUE EL NUEVO DISCO DE WHITNEY SE PUBLICARÁ EN OTOÑO!!!!
5 de febrero, Whitney Houston reúne las canciones que le han hecho vender 175 millones de discos en el mundo, mientras anuncia un nuevo álbum con temas inéditos para otoño de 2008.
Desde que a los 11 años comenzó a cantar como solista en un coro gospel, la carrera de Whitney Houston (9-VIII-1963, New Jersey) se ha convertido en una de las más importantes de la música estadounidense de todos los tiempos. La vocación le venía de familia, de su madrina (Aretha Franklin) y de su prima (Dionne Warwick), grandes donde las haya. Su primer álbum en 1985 ya fue nº1 y desde entonces la colección de canciones de éxito es impresionante: I Will Always Love You, Saving All My Love for You, How Will I Know, Greatest Love Of All, So Emotional, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Exale (Shoop Shoop)... Todas han sido nº1 y han permitido a Whitney Houston vender más de 175 millones de discos en todo el mundo (2 millones en España), ser la única artista que ha tenido siete nº1 seguidos y conseguir seis Premios Grammy, entre otros innumerables galardones.
Estas canciones y muchas más, hasta 18, se recogen en "The Ultimate Collection", un CD que reúne por vez primera todos los singles de éxito de Whitney Houston y que se publica el próximo 5 de febrero. Además de las canciones antes citadas, "The Ultimate Collection" incluye dúos con Mariah Carey (When You Believe) y George Michael (If I Told You That) y temas como One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), How Will I Know, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, Run To You, I Have Nothing, I’m Every Woman, It’s Not Right but It’s Okay y My Love Is Your Love. Canciones que han marcado una época (entre ellas tres de la película El guardaespaldas, con 17 Discos de Platino) y que ahora aparecen juntas en un álbum único.
Al mismo tiempo, "The Ultimate Collection" anuncia una estupenda sorpresa: la recuperación de Whitney Houston con un nuevo álbum con canciones inéditas interpretadas por la gran vocalista estadounidense, que se editará en otoño de 2008. A la espera de su regreso con nuevas canciones después del verano, "The Ultimate Collection" es el gran resumen de una carrera que hoy nos vuelve a admirar cuando se escuchan las 18 canciones del álbum, todos los grandes éxitos de Whitney Houston, una de las artistas emblemáticas de la música popular de todos los tiempos, una gran voz que regresa tras una época oscura.
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Desde que a los 11 años comenzó a cantar como solista en un coro gospel, la carrera de Whitney Houston (9-VIII-1963, New Jersey) se ha convertido en una de las más importantes de la música estadounidense de todos los tiempos. La vocación le venía de familia, de su madrina (Aretha Franklin) y de su prima (Dionne Warwick), grandes donde las haya. Su primer álbum en 1985 ya fue nº1 y desde entonces la colección de canciones de éxito es impresionante: I Will Always Love You, Saving All My Love for You, How Will I Know, Greatest Love Of All, So Emotional, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Exale (Shoop Shoop)... Todas han sido nº1 y han permitido a Whitney Houston vender más de 175 millones de discos en todo el mundo (2 millones en España), ser la única artista que ha tenido siete nº1 seguidos y conseguir seis Premios Grammy, entre otros innumerables galardones.
Estas canciones y muchas más, hasta 18, se recogen en "The Ultimate Collection", un CD que reúne por vez primera todos los singles de éxito de Whitney Houston y que se publica el próximo 5 de febrero. Además de las canciones antes citadas, "The Ultimate Collection" incluye dúos con Mariah Carey (When You Believe) y George Michael (If I Told You That) y temas como One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), How Will I Know, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, Run To You, I Have Nothing, I’m Every Woman, It’s Not Right but It’s Okay y My Love Is Your Love. Canciones que han marcado una época (entre ellas tres de la película El guardaespaldas, con 17 Discos de Platino) y que ahora aparecen juntas en un álbum único.
Al mismo tiempo, "The Ultimate Collection" anuncia una estupenda sorpresa: la recuperación de Whitney Houston con un nuevo álbum con canciones inéditas interpretadas por la gran vocalista estadounidense, que se editará en otoño de 2008. A la espera de su regreso con nuevas canciones después del verano, "The Ultimate Collection" es el gran resumen de una carrera que hoy nos vuelve a admirar cuando se escuchan las 18 canciones del álbum, todos los grandes éxitos de Whitney Houston, una de las artistas emblemáticas de la música popular de todos los tiempos, una gran voz que regresa tras una época oscura.
http://www.click2music.es/
sábado, 2 de febrero de 2008
MARK WILLIAMS NEW COLABORATOR OF NIPPY FAN CLUB
MARK WILLIAA¡MS JOINS LIKE COLABORATOR AT THE NIPPY FAN CLUB. MARK IS A GREAT FAN OF WHITNEY WHO FOLLOWS HER CAREER FROM 1985 AND WHO HAS BEEN PRESENT AT 9 CONCERTS OF WHITNEY IN DIFFERENT TOURS.
¡¡¡WELCOME TO NFC MARK!!!
MARK WILLIAMS SE UNE COMO COLABORADOR AL NIPPY FAN CLUB. MARK ES UN GRAN FAN DE WHITNEY, EL CUAL SIGUE SU CARRERA DESDE 1985 Y HA ASISTIDO A 9 DE SUS CONCIERTOS DE DIFERENTES TOURS.
PROBLEMS WITH MAILING (MEMBERS FORM 101 TO 195)
Nippy Fan Club is having problems with some mailings. In this moment we can send mails to all members from memeber number 101 to member 195. We are working to repair this. Thanks and Sorry about that.
Nippy Fan Club esta teniendo problemas con el envío de algúnos Mails. En estos momentos no podemos enviar mensajes a la listas de mailing de los miembros del 101 al 195. Estamos trabajando en solucionar este problema. Gracias y disculpen las molestias.
Nippy Fan Club esta teniendo problemas con el envío de algúnos Mails. En estos momentos no podemos enviar mensajes a la listas de mailing de los miembros del 101 al 195. Estamos trabajando en solucionar este problema. Gracias y disculpen las molestias.
Whitney for Jazz Fest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grammy award winner Whitney Houston has officially been added to the Sunday night all-star cast of the Plymouth Jazz Festival which runs from April 25 to April 27.
Houston’s contract was finalised between her management and Jazz Festival executives and she is to join another R&B diva Diana Ross and headline act, Rod Stewart. BET Walk of Fame honoree Smokey Robinson, Peabo Bryson and James Ingram will head the cast on Friday night while R&B group En Vogue, Shakira and roots reggae band Steel Pulse have been listed as the top acts on Saturday night. CL Communications CEO Anthony Maharaj yesterday said organisers were still trying to confirm two or three other artistes for the event but was not sure on which nights they would be performing. Negotiations are still underway to secure contracts for Jill Scott to perform on Friday night. Tickets have also gone on sale online at US$120 and US$200 for general and VIP tickets on Friday night; general US$150 and VIP US$240 on Saturday night and general US$170 and VIP US$280 on Sunday night. Weekend passes are also on sale at US$420 (general) and US$700 (VIP). Maharaj said, however, that physical tickets will not be on sale until the next two weeks.
Houston’s contract was finalised between her management and Jazz Festival executives and she is to join another R&B diva Diana Ross and headline act, Rod Stewart. BET Walk of Fame honoree Smokey Robinson, Peabo Bryson and James Ingram will head the cast on Friday night while R&B group En Vogue, Shakira and roots reggae band Steel Pulse have been listed as the top acts on Saturday night. CL Communications CEO Anthony Maharaj yesterday said organisers were still trying to confirm two or three other artistes for the event but was not sure on which nights they would be performing. Negotiations are still underway to secure contracts for Jill Scott to perform on Friday night. Tickets have also gone on sale online at US$120 and US$200 for general and VIP tickets on Friday night; general US$150 and VIP US$240 on Saturday night and general US$170 and VIP US$280 on Sunday night. Weekend passes are also on sale at US$420 (general) and US$700 (VIP). Maharaj said, however, that physical tickets will not be on sale until the next two weeks.
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