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August 1997 News

8/29/97

'Bodyguard' On TV: "The Bodyguard" is gonna pass today at Rede Globo, in a program called Intercine, on BRAZILIAN TV. It's at 10:30 p. (Time of Brasília - the capital of Brasil.) (submitted by: Fernanda B.)

8/27/97

Whitney at the Arthur Ashe Staduim Arthur Ashe: As you may have seen in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Inauguration, Arthur Ashe was a great man. His heydays were in the 1970's, when most of us weren't around, so you might want to visit this site about the man that stood against racism and apartheid.

8/26/97

Site of the Day: On August 26th, this site will be the Celebrity Site of the Day.

This is for all of you who were not aware of this web site back in December 96. T.V. transcripts from Whitney appearances.

I received many, many comments about Whitney's performance. You can discuss it in the Bulletin Board, if you wish to do so.

Whitney's doctor has instructed her to tone her vocal techiques down a bit. She has had throat surgery a few times because her vocal chords are stretched out too much. I have met Whitney a few times in person, and her voice is alot like it was tonight. She still sounded great! (submitted by: Meghan)

Not that it matters what the powers that be at LYCOS think [the fans have already spoken], but they apparently are now aware that this site is "one of the best sites on the Web."

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Whitney is performing in this classical event on October 5, 1997 on the HBO cable network.... the advertisment was in the new edition of the US magazine........ she looked fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (submitted by: Rob F.)

8/25/97

REMINDER:

The golden-voiced diva will be giving a special performance at the U.S. Open tennis tournament TODAY, Monday, August 25. (submitted by: BlackAtlantic, who will be in attendance!)

Billboard Magazine has compiled the diva stats. Very interesting... and Whtiney is still the record holder in many categories! Go Whitney! (painstakingly compiled by Alexander S. from the Madonna mailing list)

In the new Time Magazine (September 1, 1997), under Show Business, there is an article on Dorothy Dandridge and who will play her. Halle Berry, Janet Jackson, Jada Pinkett, Vanessa Williams and Whitney are mentioned as possible contenders. Page 73. (submitted by: Mica J.)

Did you catch Whitney on Entertainment Tonight this evening? They showed her rehearsing "One Moment In Time" at the new Arthur Ashe stadium. She was wearing a black suit and she was with Bobby. I was looking to see if I can see a scar on her face, but nothing....she looks great!! (submitted by: Carlos C.)

8/24/97

Sad News! LeAnn Rimes is really doing (has done!!) the cover for "You Light Up My Life." I just read it in the Billboard singles review. They say it's a track to show vocal abilities and should be HUGE- HOW I WISH WHITNEY HAD DONE IT!!!! (submitted by: Danny D.)

You can now search the old news pages. It works!

8/20/97

Meet & Greet! Meet Whitney Houston In Washington D.C.! thru the Platinum Fanclub. Hey, it's only $900.00, not including the airfare! Like, as if I have that kind of money!

This is just an idea. I have gotten MANY positive responses from my voice recordings and it has occured to me that maybe some of you Whitney-fans would like to join in an online sing-along. If you want to record yourself singing your fave Whitney song, using a microphone, your 'Sound Recorder' on Win95, and the RealAudio Encoder available for free (or whatever else U can find). The segments would have to be no longer than 40 seconds and only in RealAudio. More details on this later, but you can start practicing. You don't have to sound professional -- because no one will sound like Whitney, but it would just be for fun.

8/18/97

Lady of Soul: Whitney Houston is scheduled to make appearance at the 1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards on September 5th. (submitted by: Gary B.)

Another one! Andy has made his love for Nippy Online at http://www.whitney-houston.com/

8/16/97

Whitney Houston Explains It All
Whitney Houston says it was clumsiness that led to a deep cut on her face and caused her to abruptly end her Mediterranean yachting trip with husband Bobby Brown. "I feel like a klutz," Houston told the New York Daily News through her publicist, Lois Smith. You'll recall that police on the island of Capri investigated the incident after receiving conflicting stories as to how it happened. Police initially said Houston told doctors on the island that she cut her face swimming after falling on some rocks, but a crew member said that the injury occurred while the diva was still onboard the 120-foot ship. On Tuesday, Houston's publicist said that the accident actually did happen aboard the yacht. "They were having lunch, and she slipped in the dining room," said Smith. "She thinks she cut herself on a dinner plate that broke when she was trying to break her fall. [Houston] said, 'It was a dumb thing.'" Smith said Houston is now back at home with Brown, and she dismisses reports hinting that Houston's trouble-prone husband may have somehow caused the wound: "Believe me, he wouldn't be there if he did."
In other Houston news, the songstress was a no-show at Disneyland on Monday, where ABC previewed Cinderella for the press. Houston not only produced the movie, but co-stars, playing fairy godmother to Brandy's title character. She finished up her role last week and immediately jetted off to take her ill-fated cruise. (submitted by: Christina S.; taken from www.wallofsound.com)

Reportedly, the Classic Whitney concerts might be a great way to launch the Greatest Hits and a new tour. As you know the greatest hits is a double disc. We all know how the King of Pop's History is maybe Whitney might do the same. Whitney is currently working to record new material for the hits package. (submitted by: Gary B.)

Gary Brown has started his Whitney Webpage at http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stage/8092 called "Queen of Pop Reigns Supreme". You, too, can make your Ode to Whitney with the FREE Geocities webpage, or the webpage that comes with your Internet Service Package (you are paying forit whether or not U use it). Contact your Internet Service Provider for details.

8/15/97

One Moment In Time: The golden-voiced diva will be giving a special performance at the U.S. Open tennis tournament on Monday, August 25. She will be performing the song, "One Moment in Time," in tribute to former tennis great Arthur Ashe, in whose name a new stadium will be dedicated on that evening. She is slated to perform after the first tennis match of the evening at approximately 8:30 p.m., but the time is subject to change according to the duration of the match. The match and Whitney's performacne will be televised on USA Network. I heard the announcement on Charlie Rose's talk show on PBS. (submitted by: BlackAtlantic)

8/10/97

FROM THE STEP BY STEP MAILING LIST:

Whitney's "Preacher's Wife" has exceeded 3 million in US sales but the RIAA certification will probably come only when "Classic Whitney" is released.
Whitney will have an October 5 broadcast of "Classic Whitney" on HBO. "Classic Whitney" will be a Greatest Hits compilation and will include 4 new songs, supposedly. Through the platinum club, you can get free tickets.
On charts, "Preacher's Wife" is back up to #163 on the Top 200 Albums in the US.
Whitney will be singing a song, "There's Music In You" and the Cinderella score is updated.
A really clever girl named Diana set up a chat room for Whitney fans. Let's try to meet there Fridays at 4PM Eastern.
Did you catch E! Entertainment? They had a program on celebrity weddings and they had bits of Bobby and Whitney. Glad to see they are focusing on Bobby and Whitney being husband and wife, instead of oppressor or oppressed.
As you know, Whitney has the rights to Dorothy Dandridge and that Whitney should be making the film soon. Since Janet Jackson and Halle Berry have plans to make cheaper versions of the movie. (HBO)

I just received my copy of the current issue of American Visions Magazine. They have a pic of my tattoo in their mag! And a little about my thousands of internet-Whitney-fan friends, too.... But there is one thing about this article I did not like.... This guy who has a Diana Ross website says QUOTE:

"Diana Ross is the ultimate superstar. She has more charisma in her little finger than Whitney has in her entire body."
-- Donald Stevens

8/07/97

Classic Whitney: About Whitney's concert in Washington D.C., which is planned for October 3rd. That concert will be broadcast by HBO on October 5th. The Platinum Club offers a special Travel Package for that concert. (submitted by: Marta)

8/06/97

About 'Cinderella': On the new TV show Vibe, Brandy and Whoopi appeared to talk about "Cinderella" and had only good things to say about Whitney. She also said that MY BOY Tyson Beckford was her babe and then he came out with a glass slipper for her and I was like "I HAAAAAAAAAAAATE BRANDY!!!!!!"

The premiere of Vibe was yesterday. Brandy was their second guest, and Chris Spencer asked how she felt working with huge names like Whitney and Whoopi and she talked a little bit about Cinderella..said she just finished the film, and it was a dream to work with her idol. Then they showed some clips from the film that they said was a Vibe exclusive...then Whoopi made a surprise appearance... (submitted by: Kay)

8/05/97

From Billboard-Online, 6 August, 1997:
For European Sales The international music industry group IFPI has given new Platinum Europe awards for July--recognizing sales of 1 million units across the continent-- reaching the 1-million mark in July was the soundtrack to "The Preacher's Wife" (BMG) (submitted by: Seng Soon Y.)

8/02/97

Magazine: There's a small article in the August 8th issue of Entertainment Weekly about the Cinderella project, and it has a little picture of Whitney and Brandy in costume together. (submitted by: Lisa D.)

8/01/97

'Cinderella' Preview: Whitney was on Entertainment Tonight last night (7/31). The program was showcasing the upcoming "Cinderella" project with Brandy & Whitney. They previewed some of the songs and, of course, clips from the film. The highlight was a segment with Whitney singing her new song from the film. Gotta tell you, whatever is going on in her personal life (if anything at all), the Diva is the Ultimate Professional because her voice is in top shape...reminescent of the early 80's. You may want to watch Entertainment This Week, and they might recap the stories they covered this week. (submitted by: Devin M.)