Naomi Ackie took upon quite a challenge as she signed-on to play the late Whitney Houston in superstar’s first official biopic for the big-screen, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’. The towering expectations from Houston’s sea of fans is enough to frighten young performers like Ackie, but the actress has shown that she did not hold … “NEW CLIP: Naomi Ackie Recreates Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Performance In Upcoming Biopic”
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Whitney Houston’s Last Televised Performance – When The Crowd Jumped To Their Feet At the Mere Sight Of Her
It was the 2011 Celebration of Gospel, set to be aired on BET and Whitney Houston’s name was not there on the bill. Instead, among the long list of performers was Houston’s long-time friend and confidante, Kim Burrell – who was set to perform the former’s 2009-released inspiring single, ‘I Look To You’, from – … “Whitney Houston’s Last Televised Performance – When The Crowd Jumped To Their Feet At the Mere Sight Of Her”
Confirmed: Ciara To Host 2019 American Music Awards!
Ciara has bagged another big gig in her kitty, as the ‘Level Up’ hitmaker has been officially announced as the host of 2019 American Music Awards. After Billboard’s confirmation on her inclusion in the event, the RnB singer and performer herself took to her Instagram handle to announce the exciting news to her fans. “I … “Confirmed: Ciara To Host 2019 American Music Awards!”
Patti LaBelle Says Dolly Parton Offered ‘I Will Always Love You’ to her, Before Whitney Houston Recorded it
Few singers have it in them to cover famous songs from other artists and make them entirely their own. But when Whitney Houston covered Dolly Parton’s old country hit, ‘I Will Always Love’, for her motion picture debut in 1992, she not only eclipsed the original recording – artistically, but created with it – the … “Patti LaBelle Says Dolly Parton Offered ‘I Will Always Love You’ to her, Before Whitney Houston Recorded it”
Cardi B Leads This Year’s BET Awards Nominations! See Full List Here.
Cardi B has yet again dominated the award scene, by leading with the most number of nominations at the upcoming BET Awards. The ‘I Like It’ hitmaker, has scored a total of seven nominations including ‘Best Female Hip-Hop Artist’ and ‘Video Of The Year’, while also garnering a nod in the ‘Viewers Choice’ category. … “Cardi B Leads This Year’s BET Awards Nominations! See Full List Here.”
Aretha Franklin Tribute at ‘Black Girls Rock’, Showed How Its Really Done!
‘Black Girls Rock’ gave the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin a tribute we all were much yearning for, especially after the bizarre and self-indulgent, worded “homage” by Madonna at the VMA’s. Sunday night’s airing of the show featured Grammy award winner Fantasia deliver roof-raising versions of two of Franklin’s biggest classics – ‘Chain Of … “Aretha Franklin Tribute at ‘Black Girls Rock’, Showed How Its Really Done!”