September 2000 Nippy News (Part I)

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The Whitney Weekday Request Campaign has been divided by the letters of the alphabet. For example, if your last name begins with the letter "A," you can proceed to the row for "A" and call or e-mail any 3-5 radio stations in that section. The letters will change everyday. The goal is to help ensure that each state gets votes everyday, without all of us voting in huge blocks. Here is Another Option For Anyone With E-mail that Includes a Line For BCC. This method enables you to send a single message to DJs across the country without revealing that other DJs are receiving your message at the same time. DO NOT do this if your e-mail software does not provide a line called BCC!!! Non-AOL users click here. AOL users have to use this different method instead. Note: While the BCC method will be quite effective, it excludes many radio stations that do not provide direct e-mail addresses. Therefore, if you have five minutes, continue to check out the complete request list, because there are many links there that will take you to radio station web sites where you'll be able to send your e-mail message easily. Thanks!
2000/9/15
Music Charts Update: News from Germany and Belgium... On September 14th I went to Enrique Iglesias' concert in Antwerp, Belgium. The climax of the show was absolutely "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" (besides "Bailamos"). He said that Whitney couldn't be there (unfortunately) and then an "ooooohhhhhh" went through the audience. But he said, "I have someone else to sing it along with me... and she's even better than Whitney." I was so angry when he said that! The singer was a fake Naomi Campbell. They sang an acoustic version together. Not very impressed. (Thanks Stijn)
2000/9/14
On the Charts: Read the complete U.S. and Europe statistics... Click here to read information about the upcoming U.K. single for "Could I Have This Kiss Forever." According to BMG Backstage, the single will be released there on October 2. New Pictures: See the European maxi single for "Could I Have This Kiss Forever," plus more: Could I Have This Kiss Forever maxi single backcover Could I Have This Kiss Forever maxi CD Cissy & Whitney Houston CD Cissy featuring Whitney Houston CD Cissy featuring Whitney Houston picture disc Whitney on Dutch music club cover Whitney at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art "Rock Style" exhibit (Thank you Eddy VB)
2000/9/13
Deborah Cox Speaks: The following is a transcript of an online chat with Deborah Cox that took place tonight at her official web site. The quotes below are excerpts related to Whitney:
Re: Duet with Whitney Houston --By jsull Q: Hi Deborah, why was there no video for the single your duet with Whitney Houston "Same Script, Different Cast?" A: Because of the transition between Clive leaving Arista and the new team coming to Arista. I wish we could have done one too! The song will be on my album as well. THIS IS A GOOD QUESTION!!! --By Seancool Q: Who is your greatest musical influence??? A: It's a combination...I listened to Billie Holiday, Whitney Houston, Dinah Washington, Al Green, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder. Whitney Houston? --By Aries4884 Q: I was just wondering how it was working with Whitney on "Same Script, Different Cast?" A: It was a great experience. We've met quite a few times and it was like hangin out with my older sister....very professional and cool. Bobby was there too! Popularity... --By dan_147 Q: Deborah, Dan here again… Why do you think that you and artists such as Whitney Houston have such a strong following in the gay community? Do you think that it is a function of the type of music you release, or that you can be related to easily, or a combination of both? Thanx :) A: I think it is a combination of both. Same Script... --By dan_147 Q: Deborah: I know that Hex Hector is your remixer of choice, and I read that he now remixes under HQ2 productions. How will that affect your mixes? By the way, your vocal on Same Script...was incredible, and I really dig the part where WH says you’re not listening and you sing LALALA…Was it Shep’s idea to use the classical music (Fur Elise) as the instrumental backing for the song? Thanks. A: It will not change the way the remixes sound and yes it was Shep's idea. (Thank you DCF, Rachel)
Music Charts Update: News from The Netherlands... "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" remains at No. 17 in MTV's European Top 20 for a third week. Click here if you would like to request the video. (Thanks Eddy VB) Whitney is No. 1 this week on Singapore's Perfect 10 Top 20 countdown with "Could I Have This Kiss Forever!" However, the song has dropped out of the Top 10 request list at Power98 FM. The song can re-enter the Top 10 if fans request it. (Thanks Gary) Universal/MCA is reportedly planning to release Bobby Brown's Greatest Hits sometime this year. The album, which is planned to have 14 tracks, will include his duet with Whitney, "Something In Common." Both CDnow and Amazon.com list September 26th as the expected release date. Considering that this album has received no apparent marketing or an announcement, hopefully the release date is incorrect. Click here if you would like to see the cover. (Thank you Marie-Eve)
2000/9/10
New Screen Captures and RealVideo! See more of Whitney's photo shoot from last year as she modeled clothing by designers Dolce & Gabbana. The photos from this shoot were later used in Whitney's "My Love Is Your Love" tourbook, as well as some covers for her singles over the past year. The footage is from a Belgian Kanaal 2 special called "Whitney: Giving You Her Best" that aired again recently. (Special thanks to Eddy VB) Note: The video clip has been split into three parts because the quality is set rather high and takes a little while to play. Music Charts Update: News from the U.K., Spain and Belgium... On Friday, "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" was at No. 9 in the Select MTV chart. Fans can request the video here. (Thanks Eddy VB) Whitney is still hot in Holland. At TMF, the "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" video is on high rotation and is currently at No. 5 on the video charts. Also, the Dutch non-stop music station, Sky Radio, plays Whitney songs at least ten times a day. (Thanks Yvonne)
2000/9/7
Whitney gets standing ovation at MTV Video Music Awards! Whitney was introduced by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as a singer who needs no introduction -- all you need to hear is her voice. They never said her name. From backstage, Whitney's voice came on the loudspeakers singing "I Will Always Love You." The crowd immediately began to cheer. Whitney walked out on stage and the crowd rose to its feet in a standing ovation as she sang the chorus to "I Will Always Love You," and then walked down the stage catwalk. She then presented the award for Best Video of the Year, and Bobby joined her briefly on the stage. Here are the screen captures, RealAudio and RealVideo for all of you to see and hear: Screen Captures: Over 70 pictures here! RealAudio and Video: Click here! News Photo New Remixes! Listen to the "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" Tin Tin Out Remix and Remix Edit! If you would like to buy these remixes, they can be found on the new single that was released in much of Europe earlier this week. Click here to look for music retail sites where you might be able to purchase it. (Special thanks to Laura) On the Charts: "Fine" makes its debut on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and Airplay charts after debuting at No. 1 on the R&B Bubbling Under chart last week. Read the complete U.S. statistics... From Canadian newspaper: Jamie Foxx can't seem to find someone to share his star. Foxx has been signed to replace Will Smith in the latest remake of A Star Is Born. This fourth incarnation of Star was originally a vehicle for Whitney Houston, but the diva has departed. "The movie's still very much a go, but Whitney is gone," Foxx says. "That's no longer a rumor." "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is at No. 7 on the Singapore POWER98 daily Top 10 request countdown. Please keep your requests coming to help Whitney achieve a big hit! In addition, she is up two places to No. 2 on the PERFECT10 Top 20. (Thanks Gary)
2000/9/6
Whitney on MTV! Entertainment Tonight has confirmed that Whitney will make a guest appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards tomorrow night. The show airs at 8 p.m. EST. Pre-show coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. No further details were provided. Read a translation of an article about Whitney from the Brazilian magazine DJ Sound that provides an overview of her career in keeping with her Greatest Hits. In addition, you can see scans of the article here: Cover, Page 1 and 2. (Many thanks Fernanda) Today the duet "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" was at No. 7 on the Select MTV chart. It climbed one place. (Thanks Eddy VB) The September issue of the Malaysian edition of FHM, "For Him Magazine," lists the 100 Most Gorgeous Women in the World 2000. Whitney has been listed as a new entry at No. 80. (Thanks Shaun)
2000/9/5
New Radio Promo CD! Click on the image at the left for a larger view of the gorgeous new cover for the "Fine" radio promo! (Special thanks to Ashle) From Platinum Club: Whitney Wraps Up A "Fine" Video! Whitney wrapped up the filming of "Fine," which will be the next video released in association with "Whitney: The Greatest Hits." She finished production this past Thursday evening, August 31st. Whitney's team said she looked FABulous -- of course -- as she shot scenes for the "Fine" video high atop a roof in the heart of Manhattan. Whitney's staff also said Kevin Bray directed the upcoming video. He previously directed Whitney in the videos for "My Love Is Your Love" and "I Learned From The Best." Music Charts Update: News from Germany... Another "Princess" Cast Member: Erik Von Detten, the voice talent behind characters on ABC's animated series "Recess" and "Toy Story," has been added to the cast of Disney's "Princess Diaries." Pic, helmed by Garry Marshall and produced by Whitney Houston, Debra Martin Chase and Mario Iscovich, tells the tale of a rebellious young girl who discovers she is the princess of a small European country. Von Detten, whose TV credits include a series regular role on skein "Odd Man Out," and the Disney Channel's "So Weird," is repped by the William Morris Agency and manager Elissa Leeds-Fickman of Reel Talent Management. (From The Hollywood Reporter) From the Los Angeles Times: "Sometimes an artist can just walk in, do a song so right, and it just gives you chills," Sides said. "Then, it's just a matter of capturing that perfect moment on tape." In 1992, that moment lasted four minutes and 31 seconds, the duration of Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" from "The Bodyguard" soundtrack. Songs are usually mixed and remixed to remove flaws and produce a clearer blend of sounds. Sides said the record-setting song released to the public was the "rough mix"--an unrefined version the public almost never hears--recorded at Record One. [Record One is a California-based recording studio owned by Alan Sides.] "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" remains at No. 17 in the MTV European Top 20 this week. It will likely climb over the next upcoming weeks now that the single has been released in many European countries. The video, which was at No. 8 today on the Select MTV chart, can be requested here. (Thanks Eddy VB) Fans can help boost Whitney's airplay in Singapore by sending requests for "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" to Singapore's Power98 radio station. The song is currently up two places to No. 35 on the station's Top 40 chart, marking her first chart appearance there since "Heartbreak Hotel." Aside from that, she is faring better on two other Singapore radio charts: She is up four places to No. 4 on the Perfect10 Top 20, and she is in the Top 10 on the Heart913 Top 20. (Thanks Gary) Check out Andre's new Whitney-Media site! Congrats! Another Weird VH-1 Countdown: Last night, VH-1 featured a Divas countdown and Whitney came in at No. 8, one spot ahead of Celine Dion and one behind Mariah Carey at No. 7. (Thanks Carolyn)
2000/9/4
Tracklisting for "Could I Have This Kiss Forever," which was released in Germany today: 1. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Metro Mix) 3:55 2. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Original Version) 4:21 3. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Tin Tin Out Mix) 4:03 4. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Tin Tin Out Remix Edit) 3:39 5. If I Told You That (Johnny Douglas Mix) 4:47 6. I'm Every Woman (Clivilles & Cole Mix) 4:30 (Thank you Basti and Naf) "If You Say..." Don Philip Doesn't Have a Duet Partner: According to Christina Aguilera's official web site, she has no plans for any new duets at this time. Philip had told Launch.com recently that he was planning to possibly duet with Aguilera to remake the song "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful," which Whitney recorded with Jermaine Jackson in the early 1980s. The duet is now available on Whitney's Greatest Hits. (Thanks Terrence) Whitney and George Michael's "If I Told You That" is up to No. 2 from No. 3 last week on MTV Asia's Top 10 Hitlist. You can request the video here. (Thanks Karen) Note: The child shown in the old picture from yesterday's news is a 4-year-old girl from London named Savannah, after Whitney's character in "Waiting to Exhale." Whitney met the little girl and her parents during an autograph session in London to promote "My Love Is Your Love." Savannah has been misidentified as Bobbi Kristina in numerous European publications over the past year. (Thanks Andrea, Lili)
2000/9/3
U.K. Chart News... Click here to listen to the unofficial "Fine" Jazzed Up M2 Mix. It significantly speeds up the vocals. Strongly doubt this bootleg mix will ever find it's way to an official release! (Many thanks Rachel) Two more great pictures! The first picture is a giant bus advertisment for "Whitney: The Greatest Hits" that has run in Japan. The second is a gorgeous picture of Whitney from what appears to be the "I'm Your Baby Tonight" era due to the golden catsuit she's wearing. (Many thanks Okuno) Here's an emotional picture of Whitney with an unidentified child that was taken during her promotions of the "My Love Is Your Love" album. The picture is from Belgium's "Story" magazine. The child is often misidentified in publications as Bobbi Kristina. (Many thanks Stijn) "If I Told You That" entered the MTV Brasil Top 20 at No. 20. In addition, the song debuted in Multishow's Top TVZ Top 20 at No. 12 in Brazil. Whitney's last entrance in this countdown was at No. 6, peaking at No. 2, with "It's Not Right But It's Okay," which was on heavy rotation at radio stations and clubs. So, as far as "promotion" goes, I think IITYT did wonderfully! (Thanks Fernanda)
2000/9/2
"Fine" Filming: The video for "Fine" was filmed a couple of nights ago. Filming finished at 5:30 a.m. on a roof-top location in New York City. Whitney's security had the eight story building sealed tight so the work could be done without interference. The video has the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Bobby Brown and their children were present during the filming. As Whitney and Bobby's family summer winds to an end, Whitney will now be busy working until year-end. Expect the next few months to be full of surprises. (Thank you Manish) Click here to listen to the "Fine" Ultimix Remix! (Thank you Rachel) Whitney on VIVA? German music channel VIVA will hold their annual awards show, "Comet 2000," on November 28. The program director said they're in talks with Whitney! She's up for a Lifetime Achievement Award but she hasn't confirmed an appearance yet. Enrique Iglesias is on their list of performers, but he's the only one without a confirmed song title. Other nominees, guests and performers include Sisqo, Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Eminem, Buena Vista Social Club, Christina Aguilera and many others! (Thank you Tanja) New Single Pictures: "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is now available on a two-track CD single in Belgian shops (front cover, back cover, CD). It contains the Metro Mix 3:55 and the Original version 4:21. It won't take long before a maxi CD single will be available. (Thank you Eddy VB) German online music store JPC has listed tracks for an apparent "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" maxi single: 1. Could I Have This Kiss Forever 3:55 2. Could I Have This Kiss Forever 4:21 3. If I Told You That 4:48 4. I'm Every Woman 4:30 You can click here to see it in English or German. As reported earlier, Alphamusic.de lists a different 3-track CD single. (Thank you Daniel) From Hollywood Reporter: Hector Elizondo has been added to the cast of Disney's "The Princess Diaries" for director Garry Marshall. The project marks Elizondo's 13th feature with Marshall, having last appeared in the Marshall-helmed "Runaway Bride." "Diaries" is about a rebellious teenage girl who becomes heir to the throne of a kingdom and must learn how to properly become a princess. Elizondo plays her bodyguard and mentor. He is repped by WMA and Pure Entertainment's Mark Teitelbaum. Belgium's Radio Donna chose "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" as "Smaakmaker van de week." They did the same with the duet "If I Told You That" for some time. This indicates that it will be played nearly every hour of the day! The simultaneous promoting of Enrique Iglesias' upcoming concert in Antwerp on September 14th will make this duet very popular and a huge hit on the Belgian charts. (Thanks Eddy VB)
2000/9/1
Music Charts Update: News from Belgium... Excerpt from Wall Of Sound Interview with Brandy: That sense of "being at peace" emanates from Brandy. It's that sensation, one suspects, that makes her so unhappy with the thought of anyone attacking her mentor and friend, Whitney Houston. Brandy bemoans recent press allegations of drug use by Houston, and she wishes Whitney-bashers would just chill out. "Oh, I hate it! They need to leave her alone. Leave her alone! I mean, she's a mom, she's a wife, and she has a family. I don't think people realize she has feelings." Brandy says she tries to think of Whitney as more of a friend now than an idol. "She's so down to earth. I talked to her the other day about some movie stuff and she sounded good. She's happy." (Thanks Leon, Melson, Eduardo) If you missed the earlier Nippy News, use the News Archive or the newslog.