October 2000 Nippy News (Part II)

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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!
2000/10/31
Happy Halloween! Syndicated TV show "Extra" showed a very brief news clip of Whitney introducing the group Sunday at a teen event, possibly for Seventeen Magazine. She was wearing a casual-looking hat. The clip aired yesterday. No further details were aired. (Thanks Rory) According to BMG Munich/Germany, the next single in Germany will be "Heartbreak Hotel." A BMG official said it will probably appear in January, but the precise date isn't known yet. (Thanks Daniel) Pumpin Dolls mixes of "Same Script, Different Cast" are surfacing on promo CD and vinyl in Europe. (Thanks Saira) A picture of Whitney and Bobby is included in the new issue of Jet Magazine with Natalie Cole on the cover. (Thanks Lekeith) You can request "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" at Philippines pop radio station RX931 here! (Thanks PJ)
2000/10/30
Introducing Whitney Wednesdays! After a number of suggestions from online Whitney fans, whitney-fan.com is launching a Whitney Wednesday campaign specifically to get Whitney's new music video for "Fine" played on MTV Total Request Live and BET. The goal is to get as many people as possible to request the video by phone and e-mail on Wednesdays to have a better chance of the video being played. Today marks the countdown to the first Whitney Wednesday! Be sure to vote especially hard for Whitney's video on Wednesday and tell your friends in advance! Also, feel free to copy the animated banner above to help spread the word. We will only be successful if we work together. In the meantime, you can click here to request her songs at radio stations. New Whitney Remix! Listen to the "It's Not Right 2000 (Liquid 360 Casa Caliente Mix)." Likely an unofficial mix, listen to it change the now famous opening beats of the "It's Not Right But It's Okay" Thunderpuss 2000 mix to guitars at the first 90-second mark. It's an interesting twist and a definite change of pace. Music Charts Update: News from The Netherlands...
2000/10/29
Music Charts Update: News from the U.K. According to CDnow, the "Fine" DVD single will include of course "Fine," plus "If I Told You That" and "I Will Always Love You." No further details were provided. The store lists the DVD on sale for $6.99, with the release date as November 21st, as previously reported. (Thanks Marc) The November 6th issue of People Magazine (with Natalie Cole on the cover) includes a picture of Whitney and Natalie from 1996. The caption reads: Cole credits pal Whitney Houston with helping to "put me back together when I was falling apart." Cole also states, "When Andre [Cole's ex-husband] and I did split up, there was a tidal wave of people anxious to tell me how happy they were I was rid of him. Whitney Houston, a friend since the early 80's, had never liked Andre from the first time she laid eyes on him, and never stopped calling him Tick-Tick-Boom, her way of reminding me that I was sitting on a keg of dynamite." (Thanks Saira, Jack) BET is airing commercials advertising OUTKAST's new album, "Stankonia." Whitney is included in one commercial, asking "What is Stankonia?" -- a phrase the record company has been using in its early marketing. Other Arista/LaFace artists appear in similar commercials. (Thanks CJ)
2000/10/27
Music Charts Update: News from Belgium, Poland and Spain "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is up to No. 21 from No. 22 on the Los 40 Principales Singles chart. They also played the video on their TV show. Please keep requesting the song here or by calling this phone number in Spain: 906-30-40-40. (Thanks Laura, Juan Luis) "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" remains at No. 3 this week on the Factory 40 as broadcasted by TMF Belgium. There's no Clipparade Top 30 this week. (Thanks Eddy VB) Excerpt from USA Today: In her new autobiography, "Angel on My Shoulder," singer Natalie Cole also reveals that she was abused by her husband, Andre Fischer, whom Whitney Houston called "Tick Tick Boom" for his explosive temper. …She sees [negative publicity] happening now with good friend Houston, whose alleged drug abuse has been tabloid fodder. Cole says she hasn't spoken to Houston since April. "I can't tell you how hard it is to see it. I'm on the other side of what people are going through -- my drug problem was all in the media. Now I'm on the other side. It's not a fun thing. But she's going to pull through. Whitney's got a purpose. She has such a gift. She's a survivor." Whitney was among a group entertainers who sent videotaped congratulatory messages to Garth Brooks, who celebrated 100 million record sales in the U.S. yesterday night.
2000/10/26
BrownHouse To Produce Another Film: "One For All," a feature adaptation of a Claude Lelouch film that Heidi Ferrar is writing. The film will be produced in association with Whitney and Debra Chase's BrownHouse Productions as the first of a two-picture deal among BrownHouse, Cheyenne Enterprises and MGM. Cheyenne is a joint venture between Bruce Willis and Arnold Rifkin. Rifkin is the former agent who headed WMA's worldwide motion picture division. None of the material Cheyenne produces is dependent on Willis starring. On the Charts: "Fine" slips a bit on the R&B charts as it still awaits the release of a commercial single. Plus additional Billboard charts and news from France! Read the complete statistics... Please continue to request "Fine" at radio stations and music video channels! The song's airplay needs to at least be sustained while it waits for an official single to be released in the U.S. Every bit counts! According to the Platinum Club, fan club seating is no longer available for Whitney and Bobby's Las Vegas show scheduled for November 10. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call (702)474-4000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. According to the FNAC web site: "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" will be released as a regular single in France on October 31st. The song has been available only as a maxi single so far. The VH-1 Divas Live/99 DVD (zone 2) will be released on the same day. In addition, Whitney will be included on a "Teen Power 2" compilation including other artists such as Toni Braxton and Santana, to be released on November 8th. (Thanks Julian S.) The FNAC is the largest music retail chain in France. Whitney and George Michael's "If I Told You That" is one of Carlos Santana's Top 10 favorite music videos. Santana is currently the Artist of the Month on MTV Asia. (Thanks Karen)
2000/10/25
Greatest Hits Sales: According to BBC Radio1, "Whitney: The Greatest Hits" has achieved worldwide sales of just over 6 million copies. (Thanks Paul S.) From Newark Star-Ledger: Whitney is set to perform at a tribute to Paul Robeson at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 28th. She is expected to sing "I Loves You Porgy" at the show, entitled "Paul Robeson: Voice Of The Millennium," which is planned to air on PBS in March. She may also participate in the finale. Robeson was her father's godfather, according to Patricia Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law and a publicist for the event. Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, also is expected to participate. Tickets range from $75 to $1,000 and can be purchased by calling (888)466-5722 or (201)659-4901. (Thanks Manish) "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is up four places to No. 13 on MTV's European Top 20 as broadcasted by MTV Europe. (Thanks Eddy VB)
2000/10/24
A New Whitney Song?! According to Variety, Whitney could get permission from Arista to record a song for the soundtrack to "The Princess Diaries," which is being co-produced by BrownHouse. Click here for the full article, which features interviews from the film set and more details about the film, which will be released next year! Hawaii Update: Whitney's court hearing has been postponed by one week. She is not expected to appear. Read the details... Here's a picture from People Magazine of Whitney as she attended the Million Family March last week.
2000/10/23
From George Michael's official web site: "We have received a few emails regarding the North American release of 'If I Told You That.' Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that 'If I Told You That' will now not be released in America. Please understand that this was the U.S. record companies decision and has come as quite a shock to us too." (Thanks Dan S.) It's "Fine!" NBC's Friday Night Videos poll has closed and now indicates that Whitney won 48% of the vote, beating Green Day who had 37% of the vote. They had won against Whitney in the same poll recently. Tune in to NBC on Friday at 1:30 a.m. EST since it appears Whitney's new video will likely be played! (Thanks Christopher) Music Charts Update: News from The Netherlands "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is down one place to No. 5 after seven weeks on the Dutch Veronica Top 100. (Thanks Eddy VB)
2000/10/22
Vote for Whitney! Friday Night Videos has already placed Whitney's "Fine" music video in the running again in its new music viewer poll. Please vote for Whitney by clicking on the link above. U.S. fans also can call 1-800-JUKEPIC. She is up against Green Day whom she lost to a week ago. Time is running out to vote, so please take a few minutes to do so! A lot of teeny bopper fans watch this show and it would be good early exposure. The winner's video will air on NBC at 1:30 a.m. EST this Friday. (Thanks Markiss) Music Charts Update: News from the U.K.
2000/10/21
Music Charts Update: News from Scotland The latest issue of People Magazine includes a picture of Whitney at the Million Family March last Monday. It's a picture by herself with a million dollar smile. (Thanks Arthur) "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" remains at No. 3 on the Clipparade Top 30, the chart compiled by the viewers of TMF Belgium. In addition, the duet is down one place to No. 3 this week on the Factory 40 as broadcasted by TMF Belgium. (Thanks Eddy VB)
2000/10/20
Music Charts Update: News from Belgium "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is down to No. 22 from No. 19 on the Los 40 Principales chart, the largest radio station in Spain. It's also down to No. 16 from No. 11 on the Top Radio chart. (Thanks Juan Luis, Laura)
2000/10/19
On the Charts: "Fine" continues to move slowly up the R&B charts as it awaits the release of a commercial single, while "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" re-enters the Hot 100. Meanwhile, the Greatest Hits only takes a slight dip on the Billboard 200 and earns a bullet on the R&B side, indicating that it experienced somewhat of a sales improvement this week. Plus news from France and Spain! Read the complete statistics… The "M6 Awards 2000" will take place in Lille, France on November 17th. As we know, Whitney has been nominated as Best International Female Artist. If you haven't voted for Whitney yet, please click here and select "Votez" to make your picks! It requires that you submit a French address at the end. (Thanks Julian S.)
2000/10/18
Here's a picture of Whitney and Bobby at the Million Family March this Monday. (Thanks Philip) "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is at No. 17 on MTV's European Top 20 this week. (Thanks Eddy VB)
2000/10/17
Here is a very brief excerpt from Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan's speech as Whitney and Bobby took their seats at yesterday's Million Family March. It is from a Federal News Service transcript: "I want to thank Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown -- (cheers) -- where's my Whitney and Bobby? Where? Ah, there's my precious sister and brother. Oh now -- now my day is getting better. Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston. (Cheers, applause.)" The "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" video was at No. 18 on MTV Brasil's weekly chart. It wasn't featured on today's daily chart. (Thanks Fernanda) Please click here to request Whitney's music videos, and here to request at radio stations!
2000/10/16
Whitney and Bobby attended today's Million Family March in Washington, D.C. They were seated on the stage among other VIPs, next to Russell Simmons. Before Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan began his speech, he acknowledged the two of them as they were coming up to take their seats. Whitney wore a brown pantsuit with a medium-length coat. Both Whitney and Bobby served on the event's entertainment committee. (Thanks CJ) Platinum Club Tickets: If you are looking to buy concert tickets for Whitney and Bobby's upcoming Las Vegas show on Nov 10th, the Platinum Club has a few pairs of tickets at the $200 per ticket level (plus service fee) in Section 205. They cannot give a specific row at this time, but their seats will be about 15-20 rows back in that section. Click here to view a seating chart. Seating is extremely limited, so you will have to call customer service as soon as possible if you are interested. Here's an advertisement that appeared in the Los Angeles Times Sunday Edition for Whitney and Bobby's Las Vegas concert. (Thank you Ralph M.) "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" is down to No. 4 from No. 1 on the Dutch Veronica Top 100. (Thanks Eddy VB) If you missed the earlier Nippy News, use the News Archive or the newslog.