In my recent Boiling Point article concerning Whitney Houston’s artistry, I stated that the late diva lacked a signature album and that her catalogue was quite dull when compared to that of several other popular female acts, including Madonna and Mariah Carey. Yet, does that also mean that Houston failed to record a definitive song?
Well, at least we know she’s not completely idle. Brandy made a return to the stage last evening at theTennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville to perform a concert of her hits and covered several of Whitney Houston’s classics, just as her Two Eleven album sank lower in your favourite dollar store’s bargain bin.
Whitney Houston will always be remembered as one of the greatest singers of our time with a voice matched by only her beauty and commanding stage presence. Yet, despite the magnitude of her many accomplishments, the grand diva’s legacy is marred by one glaring point: she was rarely involved in the making of her biggest […]
As you may know, today is Mother’s Day in several parts of the world and children are doing their best to honor their devoted parents. Even the biggest superstars have a special place in their hearts for the women who guided them to success and that’s why this is a perfect time to showcase these […]
If you ever wondered how Mariah Carey would sound while singing a Whitney Houston song then you’re about to get a glimpse. Shortly after she was introduced to The Lava Lizard via Burning Up, Ariana Grande performed a cover of Houston’s “I Believe in You & Me” but still sounded similar to a teenaged version […]
Before Ne-Yo and Bryan-Michael Cox rose to prominence as the leading R&b songwriters of the 2000s, Babyface dominated the 1990s as one of the most prolific hit-makers of the era. So, to commemorate his contributions to the industry on this day – his 55th birthday – we’ll use Way Back Wednesday to reflect on his […]
Did you know that Whitney Houston’s monster hit “How Will I Know” was originally written for Janet Jackson?
Usually, our Way Back Wednesday special highlights great performances and videos by artists across the industry, and we rarely compare those works. However, this week’s edition is an all out war between male and female entertainers in our very first battle of the sexes!
Remember when Heather Headley stunned the blogosphere with her rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance? Well, the Trinidadian offered us a pleasant reminder of her vocal chops today when she belted the song live on This Morning.