Whitney Houston has already arrived in Dublin, Ireland, taking a ferry there because flights have been canceled due to volcanic ash coming from Iceland. Fans who are traveling from outside Dublin should take the weather into account to ensure that they can arrive in time for the sold-out concert on Saturday. This great candid photo (see left) was taken of Whitney during what appears to be her ferry trip!
April 14, 2010
Whitney Houston Live In Nottingham!:
Whitney Houston took the stage in Nottingham, Great Britain, tonight, and by all fan accounts so far, gave a stellar performance. Audio, video, pictures and reviews are still coming in, but you can get a preview of Whitney's performance of "I Will Always Love You" by watching the video above. The video shows the ending of the song, and doesn't truly begin until about one minute into the clip.
Nottingham Concert Review:
You can read a new concert review from the Nottingham Evening Post for Whitney Houston's concert tonight. The review is largely positive.
Why Has The Media Mauled Whitney?:
Following Whitney Houston's concert in Birmingham last night, The Guardian has followed up its report by standing by its concert review, in the face of other media outlets that have ignored the mostly positive reviews in order to spin the show as negatively as possible. Read the complete article to get the details.
Album Sales Reality Check - Whitney Outselling Peers:
From Yahoo! Music's Chart Watch column: I've heard Whitney Houston's I Look To You dismissed as a flop. Let's take a close look at this. The album has sold 953,000 copies since its release in late August, which is, indeed, far below Houston's sales pace at her peak in the '80s and early '90s. The Bodyguard sold more copies (1,061,000) in a single week in December 1992. But I don't think it's fair to call I Look To You a flop. The album has outsold the latest studio albums by several of Houston's superstar diva peers. These include Madonna's Hard Candy (732,000), Barbra Streisand's Love Is The Answer (491,000), Mariah Carey's Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (472,000) and Janet Jackson's Discipline (449,000). All of these women have been recording stars for two decades or more. Sales naturally tend to diminish over time. Houston has enough problems without holding her album up to unrealistic expectations.
U.K. newspaper The Mirror published an online column today in which Whitney Houston gave an interview following her concert in Birmingham. Whitney talked about the crowd, Simon Cowell, and other topics. Click above to read the article.
The U.K.'s Daily Star also spoke to Whitney after her concert in Birmingham. You can click above to read their article. Whitney said, "It feels great to be on tour again."
April 13, 2010
Whitney Houston Live In Birmingham!:
Whitney Houston started the European leg of her "Nothing But Love" World Tour tonight in Birmingham, Great Britain! Fan audio and video, photos and reviews are still coming in, but you can get a look at one of the first videos posted above, featuring Whitney singing part of "Saving All My Love For You."
Whitney Concert Photos From Birmingham!:
You can view 50 photos from Whitney's concert tonight in Birmingham! Whitney wore a modern white suit for the first portion of the show, and later wore a glamorous floor-length black sequined gown.
Here's your chance to bid on tickets and win a meet & greet with Whitney Houston! Whitney is particpating in an online CharityBuzz auction to benefit the Robert F. Kennedy Center For Justice & Human Rights. The auction covers 2 tickets for Whitney's concert at the O2 Arena in London on April 28, as well as meeting Whitney backstage. If you're lucky, you might even be able to win the package below the actual cost of buying a meet & greet. The auction ends on April 23, so bid now!
Whitney Houston's "The Ultimate Collection" compilation album has risen to #1 on the Catalogue Greatest Hits Albums chart, and gets a boost on most other album charts in the United Kingdom this week. Meanwhile, Whitney's "Nothin' But Love" is still on the pre-release singles chart. Read the latest U.K. chart statistics.
According to Irish music news site Goldenplec, limited extra Whitney Houston tickets are due to go on sale tomorrow for Whitney's concerts in Dublin. The O2 concert venue reports that these shows are sold out, so any extra tickets were likely held and never made available for sale previously. The O2 Web site currently does not mention a sale tomorrow. Click above to read the details ...
Click the link above to view a new video featuring Whitney Houston's former musical director, Rickey Minor, on BET's "The Mo'Nique Show." During his interview, Rickey spoke about Whitney several times, noting that she changed his life. Later in the show, singer Sy Smith joined them and spoke about singing background vocals for Whitney, noting that when you sing for Whitney Houston, you're learning from the best. Mo'Nique also promoted Rickey's book, "There's No Traffic On The Extra Mile," which includes a number of stories about working with Whitney.
The Evening Chronicle newspaper in Newcastle, Great Britain, published an article today stating that Whitney Houston's scheduled show there on April 22 is (obviously) unlikely to be affected by her current upper respiratory infection. Click to read the complete article, including a statement from a representative at the concert venue.
Kelly Clarkson Surprised By Whitney Brouhaha:
In an interview with Australia's The Courier Mail newspaper, singer Kelly Clarkson expressed excitement about Whitney Houston touring again. When told about the Australian media's recent Whitney brouhaha, she said: "Are you kidding? For Whitney Houston? Oh my God, that's craaaazy! … Oh my God, I would cry." She then added: "I'd be just like, 'OK, well, grab a beer. I promise it'll get better.' Man, that sucks."
April 08, 2010
Whitney Houston Arrives In London:
Whitney Houston arrived in London today, looking fine in spite of her recent hospitalization in Paris for an upper respiratory infection. You can view two photos here and here. Agence France Presse said Whitney checked into a hotel in central London, while U.K. newspapers focused on a small hospital bandage on her left hand. Whitney told People Magazine yesterday that she is "feeling great" following her stay. Whitney is scheduled to resume her "Nothing But Love" World Tour on April 13 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Best wishes to you, Whitney!
Whitney Houston's Latest U.S. Chart Statistics:
Without a commercial single release, Whitney Houston's "Worth It" remains on R&B airplay charts in the United States, but it has dipped a bit in the past week. Read the complete chart details ...
People Magazine reports that Whitney Houston has been released from a Paris hospital where she was being treated for an upper respiratory infection. Whitney told the magazine that she is "feeling great" and looking forward to resuming her world tour. She also denied tabloid gossip, and said allergies contributed to her condition. Click above to read the complete report.
Three Concert Dates Rescheduled:
As a result of this illness, Whitney has had to postpone her two sold-out concerts in Manchester on April 8 and 9, and her show in Glasgow on April 11 to complete her recovery. The Glasgow concert has been moved to May 1, while the Manchester shows have been moved to June 16 and 17, respectively. Fans' tickets for these three postponed shows will be honored on the new dates.
Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, told RadarOnline.com that Whitney is doing fine and is only suffering from an upper respiratory infection. Click to read their report.
ALERT FOR PARIS TICKETHOLDERS - You May Need To Repurchase Tickets:
Since yesterday, WhitneyHouston.com has removed its statement that all tickets for the sold-out April 6 Paris concert will be honored at the rescheduled date on June 1st. Instead, Paris ticketholders have been reporting that they must obtain a refund for the April 6th concert, and repurchase tickets to attend the rescheduled Paris show on June 1. This ticket policy appears to only affect the Paris show. Tickets for the new Paris date are already on sale, so be sure to buy your tickets. (Thanks ijsboerke)
Before Whitney Houston was released from the hospital today, the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester issued a lengthy statement about her condition and details about the rescheduled tour dates for Manchester and Glasgow. You can click above to read the complete report.
Agence France Presse secured a brief interview with a doctor in Paris who certified that Whitney was too ill to sing. You can click above to read their report. Earlier in the day, AFP reported that Whitney was suffering from "chronic rhinopharyngitis (a swelling of the mucus membranes in the nose and pharynx) and an infection whose cause has not been identified." That earlier report, which cited an unnamed member of Whitney's entourage, was unconfirmed.
The Hunter Valley Press Online has published an article featuring Barbara Baker Baylor, Whitney's wardrobe person, and Derek Wilson, Whitney's Production Office Manager. Wilson, in particular, said some great things about working with Whitney and her staff. Click to read the details ...
New Whitney Houston Poster For Sale!:
Whitney Houston's official merchandise store has added a glamorous new 18 x 24-inch lenticular poster featuring holographic images of Whitney in different poses. Whitney's replica signature is featured at the bottom left corner. Happy shopping! (Thanks Y. Marie)
Whitney Houston's Paris concert has been rescheduled to June 1 at the same venue (Omnisport Bercy). All ticket purchases for the show that was supposed to happen on April 6th will be honored for the June 1st date. Click the link above to read the complete statement.
According to an article published in the U.K.'s Daily Mirror newspaper, Whitney still wishes to work with Black Eyed Peas member and music producer Will.I.Am. Click to read the details ...
Whitney Houston has postponed her April 6 concert in Paris due to an upper respiratory infection, on doctor's orders. The Paris date will be rescheduled, and the tour will resume in Manchester, England, on Thursday. Click above to read the details ...
Click above to read a new article about the upcoming European leg of Whitney Houston's "Nothing But Love" World Tour! The article is a rough English translation and was originally written in Spanish. It was published earlier today, before Whitney's Paris concert was postponed, but the rest of the article is still relevant.
The Europa Press has published an article with details about Whitney Houston's upcoming concert in Tenerife, the Canary Islands in Spain, as well as a brief preview of other European dates on the "Nothing But Love" World Tour. The article was published before the announcement that Whitney's Paris concert would be postponed, but the rest of the article is still relevant. It is a rough English translation that was originally published in Spanish. Click above to read the complete article.
'Nothin' But Love' Released, U.K. Chart Statistics:
Whitney Houston's new international single, "Nothin' But Love," was released today in the United Kingdom! In the meantime, you can read the latest U.K. chart statistics featuring "Nothin' But Love" on the pre-release chart.
Single Review - 'Nothin' But Love':
The U.K.'s Derby Evening Telegraph newspaper has published a positive review of Whitney's "Nothin' But Love." Read the complete review.
April 04, 2010
'Nothin' But Love' Single Review:
The U.K.'s Sunday Telegraph newspaper has published a positive review of Whitney Houston's new international single, "Nothin' But Love." The article also previews the start of the next leg of Whitney's tour, and has a favorable point of view about recent coverage of the tour. Click to read the details ...
Dutch singer Waylon has been selected to be Whitney Houston's opening act for 12 concerts beginning April 8th during the "Nothing But Love" World Tour. Click the link above to read a roughly translated article with the details ...
April 01, 2010
Whitney Houston's Latest U.S. Chart Statistics:
Without a commercial single release, Whitney's "Worth It" continues to rise on R&B airplay charts in the United States. Read the complete chart details ...
If you missed the previous Nippy News, you can find Whitney Houston news from March 2010 here.
