Zodiac signs as Whitney songs 🪩 How do you feel about your match up? 👀
January 2, 1993: “I’m Every Woman” was released as the second single from “The Bodyguard Original Soundtrack Album.” Written by Ashford & Simpson and originally recorded by Chaka Khan, Whitney’s version was produced by Narada Michael Walden with additional remix production by Clivilles & Cole (who also performed at Whitney’s wedding!) The single was a huge hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Dance Club Songs Chart and #5 on the Hot R&B HIp Hop Songs Chart. It also won Whitney an NAACP Image Award for ‘Outstanding Music Video’ and a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.’
Directed by @randeestnicholas, the video included appearances by Chaka Khan, Cissy Houston, TLC, Valerie Simpson and a pregnant Whitney 🤗💜
December 22, 1995:’ Waiting To Exhale,’ starring Whitney, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon was released in theaters. The film opened at #1 at the box office in North America and the Los Angeles Times called it “a social phenomenon.” Here is the great cast pictured with Terry McMillan who wrote the book and co-wrote the screenplay.
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Happy Birthday to Denzel Washington! Whitney and Denzel talk about working together 😂 💜
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December 13, 1996: Whitney Houston co-starred in ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ with Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington. The film, based on the Christmas classic ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ starring Cary Grant and Loretta Young, was directed by Penny Marshall and grossed nearly $50 million at the U.S. box office. Whitney co-produced the movie soundtrack, which has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling gospel album of all time.
“There’s a joy in singing gospel and in church. There’s a joy that I remember most, and it all came back to me, and it was fun.” – Whitney Houston
December 26, 1987: “So Emotional,” the third single from Whitney’s second album, hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart.
Kelly Rowland reflects on meeting her idol – Whitney! 💜
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Sunday winter plans? ❄️ Grab hot chocolate, watch ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ film and listen to “I Believe In You and Me,” released on this day in 1996 as the first single from the soundtrack — still the biggest-selling gospel album of all time.
December 15, 1998: “Heartbreak Hotel” with Whitney, Faith Evans and Kelly Price was released as the second single from the ‘My Love Is Your Love’ album. Written by Soulshock & Karlin and Tamara Savage, the song became a worldwide hit receiving two GRAMMY nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The stunning music video was filmed in Miami and was the first of Whitney’s videos to be directed by Kevin Bray, who went on to direct seven more videos for her throughout her career. #MyLoveIsYourLove25
Wishing Whitney’s cousin Dionne Warwick a very Happy Birthday!
Marc Bouwer (@marcbouwer) created custom designs for Whitney and was inspired by her for many pieces in his runway collections. Here are some of his thoughts on #WhatWhitneyWore:
“Runway To Whitney” Series: Besides making hundreds of custom pieces for Whitney Houston, she was also my muse for many of my collection pieces. This series shows pieces off the runway and on to Whitney. When Whitney liked something she often asked for it in other colors, shown here in chocolate brown 🤎
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄 Watch the full lyric video on Whitney’s YouTube channel.
At the newly redesigned service area on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, guests are now greeted by a captivating and towering image of Whitney Houston, accompanied by a biography and a display of the diamond record she earned for her timeless song, “I Will Always Love You.” The exhibit invites visitors to delve deeper into Whitney’s iconic career, showcasing not only her achievements but also quotes and compelling images on an interactive “Selfie Monitor,” where visitors can pose for a photo alongside Whitney Houston or explore profiles of numerous other celebrated New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees.
📸: Photos Courtesy of New Jersey Hall of Fame
(L to R)Steve Edwards, President, New Jersey Hall of Fame, New Jersey State Senator Joseph P. Cryan, Gary Houston, Pat Houston and State Senator Patrick J. Diegnan
At the newly redesigned service area on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, guests are now greeted by a captivating and towering image of Whitney Houston, accompanied by a biography and a display of the diamond record she earned for her timeless song, “I Will Always Love You.” The exhibit invites visitors to delve deeper into Whitney’s iconic career, showcasing not only her achievements but also quotes and compelling images on an interactive “Selfie Monitor,” where visitors can pose for a photo alongside Whitney Houston or explore profiles of numerous other celebrated New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees.
📸: Photos Courtesy of New Jersey Hall of Fame
(L to R)Steve Edwards, President, New Jersey Hall of Fame, New Jersey State Senator Joseph P. Cryan, Gary Houston, Pat Houston and State Senator Patrick J. Diegnan
Yesterday (December 14) at the former Vauxhall service area on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey in honor of Whitney Houston, the New Jersey Hall of Fame joined The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and public officials for a ceremony to unveil the service area exhibits and other initiatives in her honor.
Rare photo of Whitney behind the scenes at the music video shoot for “I Learned From The Best,” filmed in Cologne, Germany, while Whitney was on her ‘My Love Is Your Love’ World Tour. She’s pictured here with her fave “glam squad” Ellin La Var and Roxanna Floyd.
📸 Photo courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston
“Everybody sing Joy To The World!” 🎶 Visit Whitney’s YouTube channel to watch the new lyric video for Whitney’s glorious rendition of “Joy To The World” with the Georgia Mass Choir. Whitney recorded the song for ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ soundtrack, the biggest-selling gospel album of all time.
Wishing you a prosperous 2024!
🎶 Dance into the new year with your favorite Whitney hits — link in bio.
December 2009: The ‘Nothing But Love Tour’ started with 2 dates in Russia (Moscow and St,. Petersburg) before taking a break and resuming in February 2010 in South Korea.
Whitney’s “Joy To The World” is #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Streaming Songs Chart! 🌟 Watch the new official lyric video on her YouTube channel.
🎥 Repost from @fortheloveofwhitney 💜 #MyLoveIsYourLove25
Celebrating 25 years! Take a look at the history of Whitney’s ‘My Love Is Your Love’ album, still acclaimed, emotive and relevant to this day. Watch now — link in bio.
Celebrate #MyLoveIsYourLove25! Full video on Whitney’s YouTube channel.
‘I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston’ has been recognized by The New York Times as one of the best collections released in 2023! The album “centers Houston’s lifelong connection to gospel music” and its “most precious gem is ‘Testimony,’ an upbeat, foot-stomping song Houston recorded in 1981, when she was just 17. Her voice, fascinatingly, was still unformed compared to the immaculate instrument she’d soon learn how to command, but, as ever, it was alive with passion and spirit.” Available now —link in bio.
