New pictures added at: Foekje's site. (submitted by: Foekje)

Whitney is the Artist spotlight at Columbia House. Lydia has typed out the article for us!

New Audio files: Television appeances! WH in Spain last month, singing IWALY (with a fan), INRBIO and ILFTB; WH live on Italian TV in 1986 singing AAO (see screen captures for ugly outfit she was wearing!); WH's first ever TV apperance on the Merv Griffen Show in May/1983. She sings "Home"! I got the entire song! If this doesn't get you so emotional, then nothing will! WH was only 19 years old! See what she looked like (i.e. her REAL hair) in the screen captures. (thanx to: Charo R. and Fede N.)

Chart news update; updated again this evening.

From a very reliable source, I hear that whitney and Mariah will be recording another duet for the soundtrack of "All That Glitters" -- Mariah's upcoming movie. The song is written by Mariah. If they are smart they will NOT let Babyface produce this song. I will send you more info as soon as I get it. I am expecting more within the next 24 hours. (submitted by: ßlake)

My name is Daniel. The article on the cover story is about whitney's rise to number one on the club charts with INRBIO. It also mentions an all dance remixes project coming this summer. (submitted by: Daniel)

Is it just me or did singer Shanice Wilson [picture 1; 2] wear a dress which was strangely similar to one previously worn by Whitney in 1995 [picture] at the Pre-Grammy Party?

Chart news update.

Here is a [beautiful!] picture of Whitney when she was in Holland for the Suprise Show, last month. (submitted by: Cynthia)

Ohmigod!! Today while I was driving home from work I couldn't believe my ears when I heard INRBIOK (Thunderpuss 2000 mix ). It was on WKTU -- New york's top pop/dance radio station, a station that never play's any Whitney songs. Judging by the reaction of the listeners it's going to be a hit pretty soon! P.S -I Think MLIYL is the next single since WBLS, a station that has greatly promoted HH has also put MLIYL on heavy rotation! (submitted by: John G.)

Since I work in music retail I have the phone numbers to some of the labels - I called Arista this past week to ask them about the remixes for MLIYL that was said to be heard on the radio recently. I spoke with a woman that I had a chance to meet a few months back. She heads up the single department for all of the U.S. at Arista. She told me that they have not done any remixes for the song MLIYL yet! I also asked her if they had started to plan Whitney's next single - She said "NO!, they are not sure which way they are going yet." Personally, I would like to see one of the ballads get released to POP radio since they are not really playing HH and the R&B fans now know Whitney has a CD out. (submitted by: Alan M.)

I bought a rare version of the U.K. INRBIO single today. I've scanned the (beautiful) cover for you. It's on my website. If you click on "this picture", you will find it! (submitted by: Foekje A.)

I work at "Legal Seafood" in Chestnut Hill, MA now and some of my co-workers told me tonight that about two years ago, Whitney and BB stopped by with two kids. Whitney wanted to use the back entrance, but the managers wouldn't let her. She said she didn't want to be bothered and cause a scene, so she sat in the limo and ordered food from there, while BB and the kids ate in the back, after using the front entrance. They were there for about forty minutes. (submitted by: BJ C.)

Last night, (3-11), I saw a TV commercial promoting "Divas Live"! Yeah, it was on VH-1 and it got my adrenaline rushing crazy! I don't know the exact words they use but they said some facts like, "who could sell 1 million albums in one week?" and they said something about "The Bodyguard", too. This whole time, they never mention Nippy's name, but it's a given. Then they gave the date and played "I Was Made to Love Him" in the background. (submitted by: Bud)

Just wanted to warn all in the Whitney community to be aware of a CD called 'Cissy and Whitney Houston - A Family Affair' which is carried in the Whitney section of HMV stores (at least in the one here in Singapore). Naturally, I freaked out when I saw it thinking it was a rare recording of the two of them in a club or church. And whatmore, a whole CD's worth. So you can imagine my disappointment when I actually listened to it in the store. It was full of nothing but early Cissy recordings, where WH supposedly sings backup. Whitney's career is extensively covered in the booklet that accompanys the CD. The CD costs a bomb - US$21. (submitted by: Sella S.)

Whitney will be on a show called OneWorld Music Beat on Monday 3/15 @ 2:30am on CBS. (submitted by: Calone)

Whitney is not going to appear in the spanish programme "Séptimo de caballería", because finally she didn't go to this music programme when she came to Madrid last month. (submitted by: Elena)

Rumour has it that MLIYL is the next single in the UK which is to be released sometime in April; an NYC radio has said that "Oh Yes" is the next US single. (submitted by: Dave ?. and David K.)

Whitney was found with BBBB and Bobbie-K. and other family members eating at Red Lobster in South Plainfield, NJ. The waitress says she frequents there every couple of months around 1:30pm if you want to ever try to give Red Lobster lots of business trying to see her. This was about 2 weeks ago. I didn't know that Whitney smoked but she had 2 cigarettes. (submitted by: Dawn H.)

WOW! I was just looking at the Buy-Sell-Trade page (BST) abd there are alot of interesting things for sale or trade. Like the "Martinelli Remix" of "Lonely Talking Again", where WH does adlibs for over 1 minute longer at the end. And I also saw some Europe TV apperances (from Feb/99) on there, as well as a bootleg video of WH's rehearsal for the 1991 "Saturday Night Live" which includes her singing a 1970's song, "Sweet Thing". Note: You need to register for use of the BST.

From The 3/10/99 Issue Of USA Today: Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston WILL br performing "When You Believe" on the Oscars on March 21st! They said that Babyface isn't mad -- just hurt, and they have his blessing to sing the song at the Oscars. (submitted by: Angelo)

If you submit news reguglarly, check your email! not just any e-mail account -- the one you use when you submit the news! On Monday, those who have not replied to the "You Are a Winner in the Nippy Contest" email will find themelves left out in the cold! I have no time to be running after contest winners. After Monday, your winnings will be given to someone else. Too bad so sad. (submitted by: RTWM)

I am pleading to all the fans of WH to REQUEST the song Heartbreak Hotel at radio stations especially to the Ameriacn fans. We must give our full support to have the peak position before TLC does. Continue also buying the CD and the single to increase the sales. She really needs the American fans right now where her album continues to drops. Im an Asian and believe it or not I have already 7 copies of MLIYL album. Hope you will all do the same. It is a good present. Thank You. (submitted by: Reinald A.)

I got this confirmation from EUR (Electronic Urban Report):
TWO DIVAS "BELIEVE" IN BABYFACE
Amid controversy Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey announced recently that they would sing the Babyface version of the song "When You Believe" at the Oscars. The song was written by Stephen Schwartz and originally sung by Michelle Pfeiffer and Sally Dworsky in the movie "The Prince of Egypt." But it was Whitney and Mariah's version that became a hit (to no one's surprise), and the Academy wouldn't allow Babyface's name to appear on the Academy Awards application. Said Babyface, "It wasn't that I was angry; I was just hurt." Ironically, Pfeiffer and Dworsky's rendition was nominated for an Oscar. Drama and politics -- it's Oscars season, what did you expect? (submitted by: Charles H.)

In this weeks Jet Magazine there is a small photo of Whitney, Monica and Faith at the Arista Records party.There three divas are looking awesome. Also i recently heard from the area radio station concerning the ladies of Arista records will be signing autographs at Disney World. They will also be performing for BET Live tomorrow. According to sources, no word concerning Whitney. [read the full aritcle] (submitted by: Kenneth L.)

In the March edition of the magazine, 'Sister 2 Sister' I recently read that WH is planning on producing a movie. The subject matter will be of a slave girl and her involvement with a white man. WH will not be acting in the movie. She will only be producing it. Wishing her luck in this upcoming adventure! (submitted by: John P.M.)

This hatemail is really cute. It's from a Whitney-impersonator.

Arista wants you to know that they will re-broadcast the "Pre-Grammy Party" in which WH sang HH with Deborah Cox, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, etc. The re-broadcast will occur Thursday March 11th at 8:00 PM EST on the internet at arista.com [read the full aritcle]

Charts have been updated.

Two versions of the INRBIO video! Here in Taiwan, a TV show broadcasted the "Thunderpuss 2000 radio mix" version of INRBIO music video. Actually, it was not officially released by Arista, but just re-edited by the local BMG records. They added more shots of Nippy and lessened the dancers'. I think this remix version was better than the original one. It was much more lively. BTW, Thanks for the remixes of the old songs. (submitted by: Linda)

What's wrong with the ARISTA strategy in France? Whitney made a short appearance on TF1 last week, it's not enough for a come back but it's better that nothing! HH has het a very good airplay.....but on ONLY 2 french radios (NRJ -- for 15-25 years old; and Fun Radio - for 12-15 y.o.). So why the other ones don't play the song??? But the main problem is that the single HH, is available in a very limited number of stores. When I compare with I Still Believe of MC, which has both an ad at Tv and at radio, I know which one will do the best score!!! What is that shit Arista Strategy??? A strategy of low sell ??? BTW Fun Radio has a special jingle which said '3 times more fun,3 times more music with WHITNEY HOUSTON" and after they play HH. (submitted by: Bruno A.)

More Mixes from Mr. X! Listen to the unreleased Junior's Sound Factory Mix of "I'm Every Woman"!!! Thanx Mr. X!

Mr. X wants to know what you think of the remixes. Post your thoughts on the BBS so he can read them.

Very interesting... all these "never-before-released" remixes of old WH classics are from the unreleased remix album that never was! Yes, Arista was planning a GHP last year which was going to be 1 CD of "greatest hits" and another for "greatest hits remixed". Those are the remixes which would have been part of the 2nd CD.

According to an Arista Employee, apparently this Thursday, Arista will be in Disney World (Orlando, FL) collaborating with BET on a special. The special is supposed to be on "the women of Arista". Monica, Deborah Cox, Faith Evans and Whitney is to perform!! The taping will tape place this weekend. I'm not sure when this will air but I know that BET is carrying the special. If you are attending, we all want a report! (submitted by: Mal)

This week's issue of "Entertainment Weekly" Magazine has a [small] pic of WH at Arista's Pre-Grammy party (Feb. 23/99). She is on stage with Kelly Price, Faith, Deborah Cox, Cissy Houston, Monica, Mary J. Blige and Shanice Wilson. Page 19. Not worth buying. (submitted by: Rachel D.)

OHMIGOD! Most of you may not know WH did a song (and video) for Martin Luther King's holiday in the mid-to-late 1980's. (1987???) The song is entitled "King Holiday". The low-buget music video includes many Afro-Ams, including rap groups "The Fat Boys", "Run DMC", Grand Master Flash; and 80's pop sensations Kool & The Gang, Lisa-Lisa & Cult Jam, El DeBarge, and BBBB's group New Edition! Listen to the [edited version] of the song (cut a huge chunk of the beginning of the song where WH is not featured for bandwidth purposes). If you are not a true fan and U can't recognize WH's voice :-) she is heard at approx. 60 seconds, 125 seconds and 155 seconds into the RealAudio file. There were also singles for this song sold back in the 1980's, which are a rare find today. The screen captures will make you laugh for sure if U R old enough to remember the eighties. Whitney looks so "eighties", I laugh every time I see her in that video... (submitted by: Carlos C.) Thanx Carlos!

Here's another *funny* hatemail from a Mariah Carey fan. Thank goodness Mariah's fans are so "intelligent". LOL!

OHMIGOD! Mr.X has provided us with the Hex Hector remix of "I Will Always Love You"! What do you think of it? post your opinion on the BBS. Do you want me to give you Mr.X's email address, so you can get these on MP3/CD/audio cassette? THE ANSWER IS NO!

Screen captures from the Brit Awards, for those of you who *still* have't seen it. (I bet WH will do this choreagraphed dance routine at the Soul Train Awards, since it was so well recieved!) (from: Carlos C.)

Chart news updated: WH's single slips in the UK. Good news in Spain + World Chart Show.

There are some small screen captures from the INRBIO video here. Some of these have definately potential for a desktop wallpaper.

If you see WH in a tabloid newspaper this week, DO NOT PURCHASE IT! Just look at the picture while you're in the check-out line. Real fans don't support that trash! (from: Nicole)

New sub-category to the "Whitney on Windows 95" section: Whitney Wallpaper, high resolution graphics which are perfect for your desktop's wallpaper. [what the heck is 'wallpaper'?]

New pictures: Behind The Scenes of MLIYL. This 8-minute TV footage shows WH recording some of the songs from her latest album, and also featured are the album's producers (Missy Elliot, Wyclef Jean, Diane Warren, Babyface, etc.). (from: Sylvie R.)

New pictures: Dutch WH-fans, "Wetten Dass...?" - the German TV show and UK TV: Ozone; where the camera does some ULTRA close-ups of WH! I am loving pics #02 and #13! (from: Sylvie R.)

New pictures: WH in Spain -- the concert where she basically lost her voice. But at least she looked good in her gown. [1], [2], [3], [4]. (from: Sylvie R.)

Whitney's performances was aired today on RTL in "Top of the Pops" INRBIO. She was wonderful! She sang live and was dressed all black. There were even some beautiful dancers in the background. For all those who missed the show: Check tonight for the rerun or hope for a second airplay of her performance in next week's edition of the show. She's definitely back, our Lady of Soul!!! Love her! (submitted by: Simon S.)

New Audio: There are eleven (11) different version of INRBIO. Listen to all the remixes. Also added: Hex Hector "New York Rough Mix" for HH. Please report any bad links! (thanx to: David K., Brad H., Sylvie R.)

Atlanta is just now starting to show love for Heartbreak Hotel. I have not heard the song at all on the radio down here until yesterday. Then I heard it two more times yesterday, so if it goes number one, next week would be the week to do it. (submitted by: A Fan)

In the 25th Special Anniversary Issue of People Magazine, there is a section entitled "They Said It Would Never Last.. But It Did". [Read Pat's Report] Pat also reports on the Star's Tabloid Trash.

Bryn is a teenager from England and he has made a new WH website called Simply Whitney. Check it out! The site containts alot of UK News.

The Brit Awards will air on ABC on Sunday nite at 1:30 AM. WH sings INRBIO. (submitted by: Alan M.)

Ok so I was on my way to walk just taking my time when all the radio stations were just playing crappy songs so I tuned to Kiss FM (NYC) where I heard a different version of HH -- in fact I loved it. It had a very strong beat to it and danceable. Ok, if thats not enough, today after noon on WBLS they played MLIYL thrice and once in the evening. Could this be the new single promo? Hope they (Arista) start early cause I still one more # 1 Pop song by Nippy ya'know! (submitted by: Emanuel R.)

My local top 40/rhythm crossover station, Power 92 KKFR-FM, in Phoenix, AZ, showed little support for "Heartbreak Hotel" at first, probably based on the under-performance of "When You Believe", but this week I have heard it played several times. This is a good indicator that airplay of "Heartbreak Hotel" continues to grow, so it could possibly become Whitney's twelfth #1 hit on the pop charts. (submitted by: Kelly F.)

This from Liz Smith's (New York Post) column: The Grammys are over and done, but the memories linger on. One of the most amusing happenings at Clive Davis' annual marathon pre-Grammy bash was when he, the Arista Records titan, got up to tell the audience just how he discovered Whitney Houston. In detail. A lot of detail. Finally, Whitney turned to a friend at her table and said with a laugh, " You know, he gave birth to me, too!" (submitted by: Nicole)

WH is doing great in the German Charts! By the way, I saw the video from INRBIO today... I really don´t like it. The dress she is wearing there is terrible... (submitted by: Sylvie)

WH on TV in France: WH's performance at "Les années tubes" was GREAT!!! She looked wonderful! Faith Evens and Kelly Price weren't there but she was singing with the video in the backgroud. People were so exited that when she finished the song, they all stood up screaming "Whitney! Whitney! Whitney! Whitney!" She tried to speak French ("merci beaucoup"; "ca va"...) and said that she would be back soon! [tour?] She was in a really good mood and very funny! (submitted by: Julian S.)

If you missed the Cece Winans cable show (which aired originally about 1 year ago), here's your chance! WH sings 2 songs on the show.

HMV Toronto has just put copies of INRBIO single on store shelves. I'm assuming that the popularity of HH, which is #1 on HMV singles chart, has prompted them to support MLIYL. The European cover and the price (CAN$11.99!!!) suggests that they are imports. (submitted by: Brad H.)

I got the last copy of a "Special Edition Triple Pack" for the INRBIO/HH single today. It's the same cover with the blue suit + tie. There are many songs on there, tho.

1. HH - Hex Hector Club Mix (8:46)
2. INRBIO - Johnny Vicious Dub (8:31)
3. INRBIO - Thunderpuss 2000 Beats (4:14)
4. INRBIO - Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix (9:14)
5. HH - Hex Hector NYC Rough Mix (4:20)
6. HH - Original Radio Mix (3:59)
7. INRBIO - Johnny Vicious Momentus Mix (13:03)
8. INRBIO - Thunderpuss 2000 Dub (8:19)

I am so mad right now. I just visited VH-1's website to find out if there's any special about whitney, and as usual, none! In fact, VH-1's so quick to replace whitney in the artist of the month section (Bruce Springsteen is March's). When shania was january's artist of the month, her spot remained there, stretching out days early february. AND, they are STILL showing Shania Twain specialsss in VH-1 as we speak! Where are the whitney specials? none! Yes, I saw ONE ad saying she's the artist of the month, but I found it insulting. In the ad, it starts: "this is a test for VH-1's artist of the month... this is only a test." Then they showed IWALY, where she sings "And IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Will always love you", except VH-1 messed with it and prolonged IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII more to make it sound like it's a damn alarm. Vh1's the worst. A little bit of support and more airplay of HH might have propelled the song to #1 already. VH-1 should consider itself lucky that whitney will even appear for Diva's Live. (submitted by: Sergio)

I made a little inquiry and I would like as much fans as possible to answer it. I'm curious about the average age, the favorite songs of the fans.... That's why I made the inquiry and to make the results as reliable as possible, I need a lot of people to join in! (submitted by: Foekje A.)

New item on Kool Jays' listing: "Precious Moments" CD with "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" duet with WH on it.

Chart news has been updated.

I got an email from BMG Germany today and they told me that Whitney is working on a Germany tour for this autumn but there are no exact dates yet. So it really seems to be true that she´ll come again - I can´t believe it!!! (submitted by: Sylvie)

Grammy-winning songwriter David Foster is trying to convince Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion to go on tour with opera star Andrea Bocelli for Three Divas and a Tenor, reports the New York Daily News. [full Wall of Sound Article] (submitted by: Emmett J.)

Whitney's new video Heartbreak Hotel was featured at MTV asia hitlist last Saturday. It is said to debut at the charts at a high number. Due to the heavy airplay, we may predict that this would be the highest debut for the weekend countdown. If you really want HH to reach #1 position like "When You Believe", continue voting for the video at www.mtvasia.com. Also this is a good promotional material for Asia. Hoping for your big help in making MLIYL succesful. (submitted by: Reinald A.)

There is a picture of Whitney with Cher, according to the Cher website, taken at the Brit Awards. Not too sure about the blurb that Whitney only replaced Britney Spears because she was injured, but the picture is a nice one. (submitted by: Anthony M.)

RIAA To Unveil New Award At Star-Studded Event! Will WH be there? [full article]

According to WH - The All Round Entertainer, RIAA will release a new kind of award which is a Diamond award. Unlike Gold (500,000) and Platinum (1,000,000) copies only. Diamond (10,000,000). She will receive 2 with the the album Whitney Houston and the Bodyguard. Her 2nd album which is at 9 milluion mark is expected to reach diamond on the next years. So all American fans continue promoting her second album and buy. She has now the record of most number of Diamond Awards. Hope that it would reach 3 with the album Whitney. Other female artist with 1 diamond award is Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. (submitted by: Reinald A.)

Thanx to Andrea from Holland, I finally fixed the guest book!

HH stays at #3 for the third week in a row. Dreams of the #1 spot fading... Chart news has been updated.

Ruben S. some photographs about last visit of Whitney Houston to Spain. Please recall that Whitney was in "Sorpresa,Sorpresa" singing with a fan "I will always love you". 1, 2, 3, 4.

Heartbreak Hotel has been certified Platinum by Arista! [this is for sales, not just for units shipped. (submitted by: Wes H. of WH - The All Round Entertainer)

"It's Not Right, But It's Okay" will be released in Australia on March 15th. It has the same cover as the U.K. release! I have submitted the Australian one 'cause it's clearer and a little different (in the wording)! The single will have HUGE promotion! You can read all about it on my site or at www.bmg.com.au (go to new releases). The big f*#@ing shocker is that BMG Australia are going to target gay auidences for major promotion. Expect a mass rise in sales for MLIYL (which is currently out of the Top100). WYB was considered Mariah's song (#1's & WYB is at position #50 on the aussie albums/singles chart), so this is the brand new single from Whitney here DownUnder! Look what it did for the CD in the UK. (submitted by: Wes H. of WH - The All Round Entertainer)

I just wanted to comment on wes'info on the australian promotion for INRBIOK.I dont think arista are promoting the single to gay audiences just because they go clubbing, of course all people go clubbing, they are targeting the gay community because whitney has such a vast gay following all over the world.They have targeted gay audiences here in the uk too, anyway does that make a great deal of difference to any of us? Any further comments on this matter can be posted on the BBS. (submitted by: Smithy)

WH SPAIN: According to 40 Principales, it is confirmed that this month will be in "Septimo de Caballeria" TV live and with a little interview. INRBIO has come 5 and the saturday they released the VIDEO. They talk about a great event: the first album in 8 years. (submitted by: Alberto)

In JET magazine, Whitney has the #1 Single HH. She was up against Deborah Cox. (submitted by: Andrea)

According to today's New York Daily News, Whitney is in talks to join the ranks of Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand and Andrea Bocceli on a tour called the "Three Diva's and a tenor" similar in name to the Three tenors tour. As usual, Barbara (Streisand) wants total control of the tour. All record companies are said to be willing to participate and are currently in talks about dates, salaries, etc.! [read the articles] (submitted by: John G.)

Mr.Showbiz also has a feature story on this. [read the articles] (submitted by: Kieran D.)

CONFIRMATION: My Love Is Your Love Tour! Check out this email from Arista!
From: Arista Records Email
To: Charles H.
Date: Tue, Mar 2, 1999, 8:41 AM
«There are tour plans being worked out, but there are not any confirmed dates at this time. We will post tour dates and send out an anouncement as soon as the tour has been confirmed and all the dates are in place.» (submitted by: Charles H.)

I strongly suggest you download the MS Trebuchet font. (FREE!) I think you will find it very familiar... (submitted by: John)

News from BMG France, and Platinum club in London: It's getting better and better every day!! Yesterday, I phoned BMG France and the Platinum Club, and they both told me that Whitney WILL come in Europe, and they assured that she will also come in France!!! In the Platinum Club, they also heard that Whitney should come at the end of May, but there is nothing precise yet. I'll all let you know as soon as I get more information!!! (submitted by: Rudy G.)

Lex wants you to hear his version of the "Wetten Dass?" show on his website.

I am a member of BMG Music Service, a CD club, and this month's featured artist is Whitney Houston. MLYIL is now available on BMG Music Service. The CD cover is also the catalog's cover. (submitted by: Sergio)

Stacey H. is a 16-year old WH fan with her own fanclub. If you know someone who loves WH but does NOT have access to the internet, this monthly newsletter may be just the hing they need to keep up with WH. Email Stacey at Stacey236@hotmail.com with the address of your friend who needs to get the Nippy News via postal mail. Si tu connais quelqu'un qui aime WH mais qui n'a pas access à l'internet, envoye un email à Stacey H. Elle a son propre fanclub, spécialement utile pour que les fans recoivent le Nippy News par la poste.

Please, all those out there that love Whitney (who doesn't), PLEASE go to MTV's web address and vote for Whitney on Total Request Live!!! I know this probably isn't new info, but if we all went and threw a little vote her way it would help, alot, please! Viva La Diva! (submitted by: Scott D.)

À tous les fans français! Contrairement aux infos soumises ici-même (vérifiez vos sources!), il est normal que Whitney interprète HH aux Années Tubes, vendredi soir. Le single est disponible depuis plus d'une semaine chez tous les bons disquaires, avec en 2è titre HH dance mix et INRBIOK dance mix. Le titre est d'ailleurs diffusé sur toutes les radios. De plus, il nous faut massivement demander à M6 de diffuser dans le Live du Vendredi le concert Classic Whitney diffusé sur HBO en octobre 1997! Pour cela allez à l'adresse suivante: www.m6.fr. (submitted by: Ced M.)

I am listening the radio (40 Principales). Guess what is the stupid thing they are talking about. They say that Whitney is doing as Michael Jackson, she is changing her colour skin in order to look a non-colour person. Can you believe it? They say that Whitney is in touch with some medical doctors, and I think these guys better go to one before say this kind of lies. (submitted by: Charo G. R.)

INRBIOK debut's at no.3 in the official uk charts today. It's very unlikely that the song will reach no.1 as the uk charts tends to only have debut no.1's, plus Irish band Boyzone release a cover of Billy Oceans "when the going gets tough" in aid of red nose day, which is likely to be no.1 next week. Never mind WH-fans, this is her biggest debut in the UK in her career which says something about the ladies staying power. [more chart news] (submitted by: Jonathon A.)

New Audio: The today Show from November 1998.(ILFTB and MLIYL) (thanx to: Anthony F.)

Nippy Ninety Nine Contest: The winners for the "South America" and "Autralia-Asia" parts of the world have been notified via email. Still left to be etermined ar the winners for the "Europe" and "North America" sub-categories. (submitted by: RTWM)

New Audio: INRBIO at the Surprise Show in Holland (2 weeks ago). (submitted by: Chantal K.)

Whitney Nominated for Blockbuster Award!! Whitney is nominated for Best R&B Female against Janet and Brandy. The fans can vote on this award. I think you can only vote once or it takes votes away or something. Janet won last year in this category. VOTE NOW! (submitted by: Dave W.)

Also Whitney is in this week's People Magazine in the Style watch section. It's from the IAA or whatever the honors people for their Charity work. She is in Yanilla with Bobby and BK. (submitted by: Dave W.)

In the Democrat and Chronicle, they gave Whitney the Bear Hug Award at the Grammys for when she hugged Lauryn. (submitted by: Dave W.)

Also I never saw on your page that Whitney and Mariah won the NAACP I mage Award for Best Collaboration for WYB. (submitted by: Dave W.)

Chart News has been updated.

According to CNN, the Titanic soundtrack is now the best selling movie soundtrack of all time with one billion (yes, billion) copies worldwide. (submitted by: Nicole)

Just a quick correction from news submitted earlier about the Titanic Soundtrack. The movie has grossed over a billion dollars worldwide but, according to Billboard Magazine, the Titanic Soundtrack has only sold 10 million units. Even if these are only U.S. figures, the worldwide sales can't even be close to one billion copies. Rest assure WH fans, the Bodyguard Soundtrack is still the best selling soundtrack of all time with a total of 34 million units worldwide. Don't believe everything you hear! (submitted by: Brad H.)

This is what I found on BBC text Review INRBIO «30 years ago after man walked on the moon, an even more incredible feat has been accomplished - old quiver lips has released a decent single. Angry, soulful and worryingly good - so where's the fun in that?» (submitted by: Chantal K.)

Last week's issue of Billboard Magazine featured Kelly Price in a section called Air Waves. She spoke about recording with WH and talked about it being not only a thrill, but like a giant slumber party. She says, " Whitney told us we needed to have an all-girls weekend, so she, Faith, and I left our men at home and went down to her condo in Miami. It was like 'Waiting to Exhale' all over. We talked about men, our children, carpooling, wiping runny noses. I had a lot of fun . . . It was also amazing singing with her; she's someone I've been listening to all my life. She has that kind of heavy, gospel-rooted voice that's so powerful. I thanked her for paving the way for singers with voices like mine." (submitted by: Brad H.)

It is true! Yesterday I've seen INRBIO on the German TV VIVA. She's on #88 in Germany. (submitted by: Monika)

The latest news on the Bodyguard sequel is that Fergie will appear in it. I found this article on the BBC Radio 1 Website: Fergie Will be in Bodyguard Sequel ! According to Kevin Costner: Kevin Costner is apparently going around telling his Hollywood friends that he's persuaded Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York to take a role in his sequel to the ‘Bodyguard’! However, it was Costner who announced that he had persuaded Diana, Princess of Wales to star in this same movie - an announcement he made only after Diana's death. Unfortunately this article doesnt mention Whitney but she better be in it or else it'll be a flop. (submitted by: BMC)

PS. I saw Whitney perform INRBIOK on TOTP last night and she looked and sang fantastic!!! (submitted by: BMC)

I also saw WH at Top Of The Pops in England. She looked great and her performance was also very good. She was wearing sort of baggy pants and a top. (submitted by: Chantal K.)

One of my local radio stations is doing something very interesting. Before they play a Whitney Houston song, they do a two minute or so tribute to her. The tribute consists of Babyface, Missy Elliott, Method Man, and a few others taliking about how Whitney has influ enced them and the first time they ever heard her sing. Babyface says that Whitney is his fav orite singer and Method Man says he used to only date girls that looked like Whitney. I don't know if this something from Arista or just from my local station. After the tribute, they go right into Whitney's song. (submitted by: Nicole)

Whitney appears in a 3-page article at "Showbizz" magazine in Brazil !! They comment about the 90's divas (Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Madonna, Shania). Whitney looks good! (submitted by: Rodrigo C.)

On Deborah Cox's website, she talks about how it felt to sing with Whitney at the Arista Pre-Grammy Party on Tuesday! (submitted by: RTWM)

In the L.A. Times, there's an article about the Oscar's Big Song Squabble, concerning WYB duet.

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