Whitney Tops The Chart! Based on retail reporters, Hits Daily Double is now projecting that Whitney Houston's "I Look To You" album will top the Billboard 200 albums chart this week, selling an estimated 301,396 copies! If these numbers prove to be true, that would be almost twice the weekly sales of the No. 2 album on the chart. It also would easily top the first-week sales of "Just Whitney," which had previously been Whitney's biggest first-week seller in the Soundscan era. "Just Whitney" sold 205,147 copies in its first week in 2002. Congratulations Whitney! (Thanks Johnno) Even though it is selling well, please buy the album if you have not already done so! Thank you to everyone who has supported Whitney Houston and "I Look To You!"

Preview of International CDs: Music store Eil.com has listed the following two CDs for sale, for any fans who are collectors--

I Look To You (2009 Japanese Limited 'Deluxe Edition')
A 2-disc set, comprised of 12-track CD album, plus bonus recording 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' [Daddy's Groove Magic Island Radio Mix], plus bonus Region 2 NTSC DVD [contents TBA], picture sleeve + obi strip. Expected: November 4, 2009.

Million Dollar Bill (2009 Australian 4-track enhanced CD single)
Includes radio edit, instrumental version and CD-Rom video. Expected: September 11, 2009.

More 'Oprah' Show Information: "Entertainment Tonight" has released this video interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which she indicates that Whitney Houston was very forthcoming during their recently recorded interview. (Thanks Larry A.) In addition, "Access Hollywood" published the following article:
CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey’s upcoming interview with Whitney Houston is said to be a, "jaw-dropping, open, honest and candid" conversation that the daytime talk show queen is calling, "the best interview I've ever done." Winfrey sits down with Houston for a two-day interview starting on Monday, Sept. 14, where Houston discusses her marriage with Bobby Brown, drugs, rehab and how her family saved her. "I think it's the best interview I've ever done. But I guess you're supposed to let other people say that about yourself. I can't think of a moment, ever, when I had a stronger connection to the person I was interviewing," Winfrey said in a statement to Access Hollywood. "My approach to this interview was to not be judgmental in any way, and not to go in trying to get her to say things to make a 'moment.' I just wanted to be able to have an honest conversation with her. One woman to another woman. And the day of the interview I literally prayed about that all day long. I just wanted a connection between the two of us. And that is what happened."
With friends and family looking on, including Clive Davis and her daughter Bobbi Kristina, Houston brings down the house with an emotional performance of "I Didn’t Know My Own Strength" from her new album "I Look To You," which is expected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts."I think whether you liked or loved Whitney Houston before you will certainly have a deeper appreciation for what she has been through as a human being,” Winfrey continued. "And I mean, the fans are just going to love her even more."
"The Oprah Winfrey Show: Season Premiere: Oprah And Whitney Houston – The First Interview" airs Monday, Sept. 14. "The Oprah Winfrey Show: Season Premiere Part II: Whitney Houston's Show-Stopping Surprise" airs Tuesday, Sept. 15. (Thanks Rodney W.)

According to Music Week magazine, the single "Million Dollar Bill" will be released on October 5th in the U.K. This week it's ranked at No. 28 (up 6 places) on the U.K. radio airplay chart Top 50. On the Top 20 Pre-release charts, the "I Look To You" album is at No. 18 (down 3 places) at Play.com, it is at No. 13 (up 1 place) at Amazon, and it is holding steady at No. 11 at HMV. Whitney's new album was offically released in Belgium on September 7th. (Thanks Eddy VB)

Whitney In Ebony! As previously reported, Whitney Houston's first magazine interview to promote "I Look To You," exclusively in Ebony Magazine, is on newsstands tomorrow! But you can get a preview of the magazine today. See pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Be sure to buy your copy on September 8th! It's good for Whitney when her magazine covers sell well on newsstands.

Oprah: Houston interview is best she's ever done
CHICAGO - Talk show host Oprah Winfrey calls her upcoming sit-down with singer Whitney Houston "the best interview I've ever done." Winfrey said Monday in comments provided to The Associated Press by Harpo Productions that she "can't think of a moment, ever, when I had a stronger connection to the person I was interviewing." According to Harpo Productions, Houston's daughter and producer Clive Davis attended the interview. Houston also is to perform her new song "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." The 46-year-old superstar hasn't done a major TV interview since 2002, when she addressed questions about her drug use from ABC's Diane Sawyer. Winfrey kicks off the 24th season of Chicago-based "The Oprah Winfrey Show" with the two-part interview with Houston on Sept. 14 and 15. [From The Associated Press] You can also view a new photo from the interview.

Whitney Wows Oprah Show: Whitney Houston taped a second episode for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" today, during which she sang "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" and "I Love The Lord." Reports from attendees at the studio say that Whitney looked and sounded beautiful. Oprah herself topped it off with this posting on Twitter today -- "Oprah in search of ceiling repairmen. Cause Whitney just BLEW THE ROOF off of Harpo. Grown men & women weeping in the aisles."

Whitney Album Sales 'Look' Higher! GOOD LOOK: With a brisk third day to match the activity of the first two, Whitney Houston's Arista comeback, I Look to You, is now looking in the 290-310k range, with the wild card being the Labor Day weekend. Could sales go even higher? [From Hits Daily Double] If you haven't bought Whitney Houston's new album yet, here's your chance!

Music Video Release Dates? According to blog ThatGrapeJuice.net, Whitney Houston's music video for "I Look To You" is to be released on September 10th, while the music video for "Million Dollar Bill" will be released on September 16th. This information is not yet confirmed.

Whitney Projected At #1! According to both Billboard Magazine and Hits Daily Double, Whitney Houston's new album "I Look To You" is projected to debut at #1 next week! Congratulations Whitney! If you haven't already purchased the album, you can help make sure it goes to #1 by buying it now! Billboard reports that "I Look To You" is "expected to sell upward of 200,000 copies," while Hits projects that the album "will debut at #1, with a robust sales figure of 250-275k." Hits based its projection on two-day sales reports, where retail reporters said Whitney's second day of sales was just as busy the first day of sales!

'GMA' Performance Videos and Photos: If "Good Morning America" does not air on television where you live, you can watch Whitney's performance and view pictures online, courtesy of the show's Web site! Whitney dedicated "I Look To You" to her mother in an emotional tribute.

Whitney On 'Oprah' Show: Oprah.com has updated its page for Whitney Houston with a new photo of Whitney and Oprah, and describes the show as "a candid, revealing, no-holds-barred interview. In a world exclusive, Whitney opens up for the first time in seven years — drugs, rehab, marriage, divorce, her new album. No topic is off-limits." As previously reported, Whitney's interview will air on September 14th and 15th. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Whitney Performs At 'GMA!' You can view a new promotional video for Whitney Houston's performance today for "Good Morning America!" The show will air on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. EDT on ABC Television. You can also view photos here!

Whitney Gets Second Day on Oprah! Whitney Houston was so good on Monday's taping of Oprah that she's doing a second one tomorrow. This means that Whitney will get not only the Oprah premiere on Sept. 14, but a full second hour on Sept. 15 to finish up. What this also means is that Houston's "I Look to You" album should skyrocket in sales. The CD, which was released yesterday, looks like it's tracking toward a 300,000 copy debut. Frankly, it's surprising everyone, even the people at Arista Records. Reports are that "I Look to You" is exceeding expectations and is No. 1 in most foreign markets after making its worldwide debut on Monday. Houston's success can be attributed to a lot of things, but mostly the idea that she's overcome her difficulties and survived. Everyone loves a survival story, and Whitney is certainly one of the most rooted-for celebrities ever. On "Oprah," apparently Houston talks frankly with Winfrey about her drug addiction, her life with Bobby Brown, and just about everything else people are curious about. If this proves true, and Whitney really comes clean, the catharsis should re-establish her. The worst thing Houston ever did was her Diane Sawyer interview in 2002 - her infamous "I can afford better drugs than crack" speech. For Houston to open up, be honest, and take responsibility for that whole mess, well, then, she's back. Also on "Oprah," set-siders (I love that expression) say Houston's gut-wrenching performance of the Diane Warren song "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" should ensure an outpouring of emotion- and a guaranteed hit single. [From Showbiz411]

New Remix In Stores! The new "Million Dollar Bill" Freemasons Club Mix (8:10) is now available for purchase in the United States at both and Amazon.com! It's a great dance mix. Please show your support and buy Whitney's new remix!

'I Look To You' In Stores Today! The wait is over! Whitney Houston's new album is now in U.S. stores and already on sale in selected countries! Be sure to buy your copy (or copies) today! Please note: If you plan to buy multiple copies of the album, it may be better to buy them separately, because in some cases a purchase of multiple CDs on one sales receipt may be counted as only one CD!

Whitney on the Cover of Ebony! Whitney Houston graces the October 2009 cover of Ebony Magazine, on newsstands September 8th! "Entertainment Tonight" published the following excerpts from the magazine:
Whitney Houston returns to the music scene after a six-year, self-imposed hiatus with the release of her comeback CD, I Look to You. Now ET has a sneak peek at the revealing interview the multi-Grammy Award winner gives to Ebony.
"I shed a lot of stuff, a lot of unnecessary weight in the last three or four years. I left a lot of old luggage behind, and when I did, the blessings just started pouring on me, and the light in my spirit started to lift again," she tells the magazine. "I'm really humbled, and I thank God that people love me, but I [really] thank God that God loves me. I thank Him for chastening my heart, for never letting go. What I did sometimes ... I went off and did my thing, but He never let me go."
As for her decision to stay out of the public eye for the last six years, she says, "I was just ready to lay back and raise my daughter and just watch her grow and nurture her. And my mother's getting older. I wanted to spend more time with my mom [because during] most of my 20s and 30s, [I] was dealing with making records and traveling the world and being this thing -- icon, you know -- whatever this has turned into."
Whitney says the time away has been good for her and 16-year-old Bobbi Kristina, her daughter with Bobby Brown.
"She and I are not only mother and daughter, but we're good friends. I want her to trust me, to be able to trust in me, to know that I'm not going nowhere. If she knows that I'm there for her, she can depend on me. I'm the dependable one; she can depend on her mommy."
The October issue of Ebony featuring Whitney Houston will be on newsstands on Sept. 8. (Thanks Johnno)

Whitney Houston Breaks 7-Year Curse: Whitney Houston's first new album in seven years hits stores today. And get this: "I Look to You" is already number 1 on Amazon.com in CD sales, and number 8 in downloads. For Whitney, a seven-year curse is over. Her last album, "Just Whitney," was a spectacular failure back in 2002. But Houston is a beautiful case of rehabilitation and people caring, gone right. Last week she filmed not one but two videos in the same day — the title track, "I Look to You," and her Alicia Keys-penned hit, "Million Dollar Bill." Those are great, but Whitney has a secret hit on the new album. It's a dance version of Leon Russell's "A Song for You." I predict that when Larry Jackson of Arista/J Records gets the extended dance mixes out of this track, it could be a smash unlike anything Houston has had before. The track is on a par with Donna Summer’s "Last Dance," and made for success. So congrats to Larry, and mostly, to Clive Davis. If Whitney looks to anyone, it’s to him. It was clearly Clive's determination that he resurrect Whitney the artist, but also the human being. The complete story hasn't yet been told how Davis got a fragile Houston into rehab and set her on the road to recovery. It’s a rare story of humanity in a business that is usually unforgiving. [From Showbiz411]

'GMA' Reminder: Whitney will be kicking off the "Good Morning America" Fall Concert Series with a live performance at Rumsey Playfield in New York City's Central Park tomorrow, September 1st! If you want to attend, the gates at the playfield will open at 11 a.m. EDT. The event will be taped to air on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, September 2nd on ABC Television in the United States.

Walmart vs. Whitney? As you may know, technical problems at Walmart.com were interfering with pre-orders of Whitney Houston's new album at Walmart's online store. But while Whitney's album was being impacted by this, Walmart's exclusive Miley Cyrus CD didn't have the same problem, oddly enough. Walmart has since made improvements at its online store, but some Whitney fans are now reporting problems finding "I Look To You" at their local Walmart stores. This may not be happening at every Walmart store, but it has happened enough for it to be noticeable in the fan community. Therefore, I am asking that we all continue to apply pressure to Walmart to make sure that Whitney's CD doesn't experience further problems. In order to do that, please read details here. Thank you!

Hear The New Album! WhitneyHouston.com has added streaming audio of the complete "I Look To You" album. If you choose to listen to it, please contribute an album review to the Whitney-Fan.com "I Look To You" Album Fan Reviews page. Please be aware, all opinions are welcome -- just stay on topic, be polite and don't use this service if you have an anti-Whitney agenda. The system will reject spam and reviews that seek to promote artists other than Whitney. In addition, you can read a Billboard review of the new album.

Whitney Films Music Video! Here is a new photo of Whitney Houston on the set of her upcoming music video for the single "Million Dollar Bill!" The song will be available for sale at iTunes on August 25th!

New Promo Photo: Whitney is shown striking a beautiful pose in a new promotional photo for the upcoming release of "I Look To You." The album will be available in U.S. stores on August 31st!

The August 22nd edition of Music Week magazine lists pre-order rankings for Whitney's "I Look To You" album at the following stores, with a U.K. release date of October 19th:
Top 20 Play.com: 14
Top 20 Amazom: 19
Top 20 HMV.com: 10 (Thanks Eddy VB)

Nippy News: Whitney-Fan.com is undergoing a complete redesign and reconstruction, but you can read the latest news on Whitney Houston at the Whitney-Fan.com Web Board. Please also continue to submit news, because I will publish newsworthy material on the Web Board. I also will continue to provide news photos and media clips while this site is under reconstruction, and you will still be able to view all of the existing content. The new version of this site will launch in 2009! Thank you, Lisa

Whitney-Fan.com on the Radio: I gave a radio interview with U.K. entertainment radio host Cristo Foufas today on LBC 97.3FM. We talked about Whitney Houston's new single "Million Dollar Bill" and they played snippets of the song. If you missed the show, a podcast is available here, but I will warn you -- they spent a large portion of the program discussing "X Factor" and then talking about Whitney, so there is a lot of filler. I am glad that I participated because Cristo's co-host was particularly unfair and biased against Whitney. I was able to shoot down some of her remarks, as well as discuss highlights of the new album and my experience at the New York album listening event last month. Thank you to everyone who called and e-mailed the show to support Whitney along with me! -Lisa

WhitneyHouston.com has relaunched with a new design and complete makeover! Check it out!

Whitney To Be Interviewed By Oprah! Whitney Houston has agreed to be interviewed for "The Oprah Winfrey Show," scheduled to air on September 14th. The show is syndicated, so please check your local television listings for channel and airtimes. The interview will mark the launch of Oprah's 24th television season in what she calls "the most anticipated music interview of the decade." More information can be found at the official Oprah Web site. [From WhitneyHouston.com] In addition, you can share your personal Whitney Houston stories at Oprah's Web site, with the potential for your story to be aired on national television. Oprah.com has not disclosed further details.

Alicia Keys on 'GMA': "Good Morning America" will air a segment tomorrow morning featuring Alicia Keys, during which she will discuss working with Whitney Houston on the single "Million Dollar Bill." The program airs from 7-9 a.m. EDT on ABC Television in the United States. As previously reported, Whitney is slated to record a live performance for GMA on September 1st at Rumsey Playfield in New York City's Central Park, which will air on GMA on September 2nd.

New Television Advertisement: A new TV ad was unveiled today to promote Whitney Houston's upcoming album. The new album, "I Look To You," will be available in U.S. stores on August 31st. [From the official Whitney Houston YouTube page]

'I Look To You' Snippets At Amazon! You can listen to 30-second samples of each track from Whitney Houston's upcoming album, "I Look To You," in U.S. stores August 31st! At the moment, the snippets are at Amazon's U.K. site and have not been posted at Amazon.com. While you are listening to the samples, you'll also have the opportunity to pre-order the album if you have not already done so.

More Details For 'GMA' Performance: According to ABC Television's "Good Morning America" Web site, Whitney Houston's live performance will be located at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield in New York City on September 1st. The gates at the site open at 11 a.m. EDT. To find the location inside the park, you should enter Central Park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue and then follow this map.

Promo Photo: This photo may look familiar because it was displayed at Whitney Houston's recent album listening events, but now you can view it in high quality! [From WhitneyHouston.com]

Billboard Reviews 'I Look To You' Single:
Whitney Houston
I Look To You (4:21)
Producers: Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Emanuel Kiriakou, Harvey Mason Jr.
Writer: R. Kelly
Publishers: R. Kelly Publishing/Universal Music-Z Songs (BMI)
Arista/RMG
On the lead single from her first album in seven years, Whitney Houston is both vulnerable and in control. The singer re-enters the spotlight with a stoic ballad about rising again after a fall from grace, with all the literal resonance that brings. "As I lay me down/Heaven hear me now," Houston sings, punctuating each syllable with strong-willed aplomb. "After all that I've been through/Who can I turn to?" The lyrics are penned by R. Kelly, himself no stranger to career downturns and revivals. And the minimalist production, which features a lone, sullen piano and soft synths, exists purely to cushion Houston's moving vocal performance. "I Look To You" stands firmly in the tradition of her most emotive hits ("Greatest Love Of All," "I Will Always Love You") and signals the long-awaited return of a true diva. -MH
[From the August 15th issue of Billboard magazine]

ABC Television's "Good Morning America" site has launched a page about Whitney Houston, "I Look To You" and her upcoming appearance to kickoff GMA's concert series, airing September 2nd. The page includes a promo video for Whitney's upcoming performance, as well as other videos, photos and articles.

Happy Birthday Whitney Houston! As a gift for Whitney, you can pre-order her upcoming album, "I Look To You," which will be available in the United States on August 31st!

"Million Dollar Bill" has been added to WhitneyHouston.com. The song is expected to officially impact at U.S. radio stations on August 17th.

'Million Dollar Bill' Hits The Airwaves! The song "Million Dollar Bill," written for Whitney Houston by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, began to be serviced to U.S. and international radio stations today. While the album title track, "I Look To You" was serviced mainly to urban radio stations, "Million Dollar Bill" is reportedly being serviced to pop radio stations. Until the complete track is made officially available online, you can listen to almost the entire track at this French Web site. (Thanks Iverson)

'I Look To You' Pre-Order: "I Look To You" is now available for pre-order at the iTunes Music Store! Pre-order the highly anticipated new album "I Look To You" and you'll receive the bonus track "I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Remix)." Also when you pre-order the album, the title track, "I Look to You" will begin to download immediately. Don't wait until August 31st, pre-order "I Look To You" today! You also can pre-order "I Look To You" at Amazon.com. More information is available here. [From WhitneyHouston.com]

New Release Date and Free Download of 'I Look To You!' The title track to Whitney Houston's upcoming album, "I Look To You," has been made available as a limited-time free download for U.S. and selected international residents through July 31st. In addition, the U.S. release date has been moved up by one day to August 31, 2009 instead of September 1st, ensuring that the album will meet the deadline to qualify for nominations at next year's Grammy Awards.

To get the free download, you will need to enter your e-mail address, name, city, state and date of birth at one of the sites listed below, and you will receive a download link at your e-mail address. WhitneyHouston.com calls the song "Whitney's brand new single." However, please be aware that there are unconfirmed reports that "I Look To You" is being serviced to urban radio stations, while the song "Million Dollar Bill" may be serviced to pop radio stations soon.

If you do not live in the United States, free downloads of the "I Look To You" title track have been made available for the countries listed below. Please note that each territory has their own rules and guidelines for the free download (including caps and start/end dates), so be sure to download the song from the country you reside in:
USA: http://whitneyhouston.com
Canada: http://sympatico.msn.ca
Italy: http://www.radiomontecarlo.net
Sweden: http://www.whitney.se
Germany: http://www.bild.de
Austria: http://www.oe3.at
Austria: http://www.krone.at
Switzerland: http://www.blick.ch
Spain: http://www.los40.com
[From WhitneyHouston.com - Thanks Matt and Corey]

Video From Los Angeles Premiere: Official video is now available from the premiere of Whitney Houston's "I Look To You" in Los Angeles. [From the official Whitney Houston YouTube page] In addition, you can watch interview videos from MTV Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, and also from CNN.

Los Angeles Premiere Articles: Here are a selection of articles about the debut of "I Look To You" in Los Angeles last night:

Preview: Whitney Houston - 'I Look to You'
Whitney Houston Calls I Look To You A 'Labor Of Love'
Whitney Houston: "I Felt Kind Of Lost"

'I Look To You' On The Radio: The title track from Whitney Houston's new album, coming September 1 in the United States, has begun to receive airplay on U.S. radio stations. Chicago-based radio station V103 began playing the song "I Look To You" every 20 minutes tonight. Please note: There is no confirmation yet whether "I Look To You" is the first single from the album. The song's lyrics have been added here.

Photos From Los Angeles Event: You can view new pictures of Whitney at the Los Angeles listening event tonight.

Video From New York Premiere: Official video is now available from the premiere of Whitney Houston's "I Look To You" in New York. [From the official Whitney Houston YouTube page]

Video from New York Event: You can view Whitney Houston's speech from the end of the New York listening event in this video from MTV, as well as new interview videos from The Associated Press, Extra and Access Hollywood.

New York Premiere Articles: Here are a selection of articles about the debut of "I Look To You" in New York last night:

Whitney Returns: Diva Debuts "I Look to You" in New York
Whitney Houston previews her new CD
Whitney Houston Previews New Album
Whitney Houston Debuts I Look To You At NYC Listening Party

'I Look To You' Premieres in New York: I had the great fortune to be invited to Whitney Houston's listening event in New York tonight. Nine of Whitney's new songs were played, and I have written details about each track here. Setting aside all of the hoopla and celebrity at the event, I can say unequivocally that the upcoming album, "I Look To You," is filled with potential hit singles and some of the best vocals that Whitney has recorded in the past 10 years. (Many thanks to everyone responsible for getting me on the guest list. I am very grateful to have been there. -Lisa)

Photos from New York Event: You can view new pictures of Whitney at the New York listening event tonight. The premiere was held at the Allen Room in the Time Warner Center, and Whitney looked beautiful.

'I Look To You' Album Tracklisting: Whitney Houston's new album, coming September 1st in the United States, will include 11 songs. The song titles include --
1. Million Dollar Bill
2. Nothin' But Love
3. Call You Tonight
4. I Look To You
5. Like I Never Left (featuring Akon)
6. A Song For You
7. I Didn't Know My Own Strength
8. Worth It
9. For The Lovers
10. I Got You
11. Salute
[From WhitneyHouston.com]

Video From London Premiere: Official video is now available from the premiere of Whitney Houston's "I Look To You" in London. [From WhitneyHouston.com]

Album Cover Revealed! Feast your eyes on the new album cover for Whitney Houston's upcoming album, "I Look To You," scheduled for release on September 1 in the United States. [From WhitneyHouston.com]

'I Look To You' Listening Event In London: On Tuesday July 14th, Whitney attended the first listening event for her new album. Nine songs were played, and new promotional photos were revealed. The media was invited and you can read the articles below for related information and details. Whitney looked lovely in a designer dress by Dolce & Gabbana. As previously reported, two more listening events will be held next week -- one in New York City on July 21 and the other in Los Angeles on July 23.

Whitney Houston Launches Album In London
Whitney Houston Back in Form for CD Launch
Whitney Houston: the comeback
Whitney Houston Album Artwork Revealed
Sir Philip Green opens up Topshop for Whitney Houston

Whitney Television Performance! Whitney Houston will kick off Good Morning America's Fall Concert Series with a televised performance in September! The date of the performance has not been announced yet. You can view a promotional video for Whitney's upcoming appearance here.

Listening Party Contest: In advance of her new album, I Look To You, there will be two listening events in mid-July for VIP Guests. As a special gift to the fans, we're giving you a chance to attend one of these events in either New York City on July 21 or in Los Angeles on July 23. Here's how you can enter:
Entrants must send an email to WhitneyHoustonContest@sonymusic.com and answer the question "Why should Whitney 'Look To You' for a special listening session?" in 50 words or less. Entrants must also include their name, email address, phone number and preferred listening location (New York City or Los Angeles) in the body of the email. The contest ends July 13, 2009. Winners will be selected and notified on or around July 14, 2009. The prize does not include any additional expenses including, but not limited to incidentals, meals, telephone charges, travel insurance, souvenirs, transportation, federal, state and local sales or other taxes and surcharges which are the responsibility of the Winners. [Full terms and conditions available at WhitneyHouston.com]

Whitney Shares Her Thoughts On Michael Jackson's Passing
"It is so hard to express in words what Michael Jackson meant to me. He was my friend. He was one of the reasons I got into the music business. He inspired me. He taught me. He laughed with me. He paved the way for African American artists to be played on MTV which was huge. My heart is full of grief for his family and his children and I pray that they take solace in the incredible legacy of his music and art." [From WhitneyHouston.com]

Whitney Announces Her New Album Title, "I Look To You"
We're excited to announce that Whitney's highly-anticipated new album, set for September 1, 2009 worldwide release on Arista Records, will be titled I Look To You. Next up, album cover! Stay tuned... [From WhitneyHouston.com]

Whitney Houston's New Album Set For Release September 1, 2009!
Whitney Houston's new album will be released worldwide September 1, 2009 on Arista Records. This is Whitney's 7th studio album. Since her 1985 self-titled debut, she has built an illustrious career that has generated over 170 million combined worldwide sales of albums, singles and videos. Cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as music's "most awarded female artist of all time," with an unsurpassed tally of 411 awards, inclusive of 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 23 American Music Awards and 16 Billboard Music Awards... Whitney remains a singular force in music today. [From WhitneyHouston.com, where you also can view a new promotional video and sign-up for Arista Records' official Whitney Houston mailing list]

Photo Shoot: View behind-the-scenes video of a promotional photo shoot for Whitney's upcoming album, courtesy of Access Hollywood and Extra.

New Whitney Houston Song!
A new song recorded by Whitney Houston has been leaked on the Internet featuring Akon. The song appears to be entitled "Like I Never Left" and you can listen to it here and read the lyrics. The Los Angeles Times reports that the track is unfinished and is not a first single. In the song, Whitney sings, "I want you to love me like I never left ... yes your girl is coming back." Welcome back, Whitney Houston! (Thank you to the Black Music First blog)

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