Media takeout.

RIP

Jesse Johnson

MY BEAUTIFUL WHITNEY EXPERIENCE:

I met Whitney when we were both young, bright eyed, first albums out, and filming the "Walt Love New Years Show" She asked me to dinner, I accepted, but didn't attend, because I was to intimidated by her success, beauty, talent and most of all, her candor. Years later we would laugh about the incident. She was a very spirited and beautiful. She sang all the time. I never really got to know her very well, but that's mostly due to shy Houdini disappearing act. But she was always real and WYSIWYG!

(Even though I've never met Eryka B, besides digging her music, I love the WYSIWYG aspect of her personality as well)

My condolences go out to all that sincerily, unconditionally loved, cared about, and REPECTED Whitney, regardless. Through your music love, you will live forever and then some.
Bye Whit!
Jess

IDRAG4MJ said:

heart is broken ..cant stop crying ..you people HERE ON PRINCE ORG are despicable ..have you no respect for the dead...

They would only care if the deceased person is either Janet, Madonna, Britney or Prince (in that order).

I can't even put into words what I'm feeling, especially after reading some of the insensitive ridiculous comments I've read here and other places on the net.

For those taking some morbid sense of glee that they "predicted this" or "saw it coming" or "just knew this would happen". Here's a news flash for you...we're all going to die. Stop predicting someone else's demise and concern yourself with your own because it too is coming.

For those that appreciated Whitney Houston for the beautiful songbird that she was and the precious music she left in our hearts, please click this link.

http://www.worldstarhipho...6tewp9FQ24

It is to a video of the Dubai Fountains synchronized to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You". I found it to be very consoling and I hope it is for you as well.

RIP Nippy

smoothcriminal12 said:

Some stupid, insensitive post I saw on Facebook:

All of this "RIP Whitney Houston" statuses are fucking ridiculous. There are so many people who have no idea who she is, but then post this, just because "she was a legendary artist!!!" Yes, she was, her voice and music were both wonderful. But does that change the fact that you have no idea who the hell she is, and don't really care? No. It does not, my friends, it does not. As an added note, the death of one is a tragedy, the death of one million is a statistic.

Hmmm...since when do people have to personally know someone to show empathy toward them? It's a very human quality and not at all unusual...it's the same thing that moves us to donate money or time to a cause that benefits people we will probably never meet. The implication that celebs are somehow not humans like the rest of us and therefore not deserving of empathy is odd to me.

It's also quite commonplace for people to pay lots of attention to news that's out of the ordinary, which this event certainly is so what's with the finger wagging?

I think that sometimes people use the guise of "keepin' it real" to vent their spleen and feel superior.

I used to work with some label reps in the early 90's who told me about her cocaine habit, before the public even knew about it. Kinda sad. Perhaps it is better that she is gone. At least she won't be in pain anymore.

Timmy84 said:

Gunsnhalen said:

I have to ask why does the I'm Your Baby Tonight album get shit on so much? it got awful reviews from critics. And even is not highly regarded by many Whitney fans.....

Idk why, after re-listening to it, the production by Babyface & co is great, sure it's dated but who cares?

And the lyrics deal with some serious subjects this time around, and people always bitched about her doing nothing but love songs. She took on some deeper material and people still where not happy? lord

I love all the songs she put out from that album. I'm guessing people weren't expecting Whitney to go R&B and new jack swing on 'em. "Miracle" was a song that would've been more familiar to them but the title track, "All the Man That I Need" and "My Name is Not Susan" endeared her to R&B audiences. Some say that album was a response to her mixed reaction at the 1989 Soul Train Awards (where she was booed).

I actually liked this album a whole lot. I think it got some mediocre reviews at the time because Whitney was already established as a pop/adult contemporary artist in the minds of a lot oif listeners, so when she went back to her R&B roots it took some people by surprise. And also around that time Mariah Carey first came out, so a lot of people were claiming she was more worried about trying to keep up with the trends by following the likes of Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Mariah Carey than following her own instincts. Of course, she blew them all away a couple years later with The Bodyguard soundtrack.

BobGeorge909 said:

It's sad she died ad all that. There's a million other beautiful women on this plant with wonderful voices...who DIDN'T throw away their life to addiction. Despite all of her oppritunities and support, she still knowingly took the wrong road and effects take when given cause. I've had my addiction problems and they're knocking on my forehead everyday...still. Many other people who don't have the resources, support, and the love of a million+ fans still manage to surmount these issues. Call me callous and crude, I just don't have much sympathy for someone who dies from complications of drug addiction. I don't expect anyone to have sympathy for me and my addictions. Despite chemical motivations, addiction is ultimately a choice. I respect Jimmi's, Janice's, Kurt's, srv's, and all the other dead, addicted musicians contributions to the arts...but I don't have much(if any) sympathy for them. There's a lovely woman who sings weekly at a bar by my house...plainly sings better than crack-head Whitney. Her death won't make headline news, despite her ability to avoid a multitude of stupid decisions.

But no one is like whitney ..sorry!

seeingvoices12 said:

faithnomore said:

I used to work with some label reps in the early 90's who told me about her cocaine habit, before the public even knew about it. Kinda sad. Perhaps it is better that she is gone. At least she won't be in pain anymore.

being dope sick on cokes brutal .. the come down is a wicked hell n cracks worse. The highs insanely fun its a vicious cycle. A heart attack time bomb waiting to go off n your whole lifes a mess sleep, eating, your thoughts everything, its all sick, such a shame those who enabled her.

BobGeorge909 said:

It's sad she died ad all that. There's a million other beautiful women on this plant with wonderful voices...who DIDN'T throw away their life to addiction. Despite all of her oppritunities and support, she still knowingly took the wrong road and effects take when given cause. I've had my addiction problems and they're knocking on my forehead everyday...still. Many other people who don't have the resources, support, and the love of a million+ fans still manage to surmount these issues. Call me callous and crude, I just don't have much sympathy for someone who dies from complications of drug addiction. I don't expect anyone to have sympathy for me and my addictions. Despite chemical motivations, addiction is ultimately a choice. I respect Jimmi's, Janice's, Kurt's, srv's, and all the other dead, addicted musicians contributions to the arts...but I don't have much(if any) sympathy for them. There's a lovely woman who sings weekly at a bar by my house...plainly sings better than crack-head Whitney. Her death won't make headline news, despite her ability to avoid a multitude of stupid decisions.

So perhaps we should only have sympathy for those who die of natural causes?

There are myriad self destructive, risky and dangerous behaviours that people routinely engage in from alcoholism to reckless driving, overeating, smoking, etc, etc, so what's the deciding factor of who deserves sympathy and who's the judge?

Not trying to change your mind...just pondering your words.

PYTDee said:

BobGeorge909 said:

It's sad she died ad all that. There's a million other beautiful women on this plant with wonderful voices...who DIDN'T throw away their life to addiction. Despite all of her oppritunities and support, she still knowingly took the wrong road and effects take when given cause. I've had my addiction problems and they're knocking on my forehead everyday...still. Many other people who don't have the resources, support, and the love of a million+ fans still manage to surmount these issues. Call me callous and crude, I just don't have much sympathy for someone who dies from complications of drug addiction. I don't expect anyone to have sympathy for me and my addictions. Despite chemical motivations, addiction is ultimately a choice. I respect Jimmi's, Janice's, Kurt's, srv's, and all the other dead, addicted musicians contributions to the arts...but I don't have much(if any) sympathy for them. There's a lovely woman who sings weekly at a bar by my house...plainly sings better than crack-head Whitney. Her death won't make headline news, despite her ability to avoid a multitude of stupid decisions.

When a person doesn't die old in their bed surrounded by grandchildren and great-children I have sympathy. Anything else that doesn't mirror that is tragic. She has a 70-something year old mother, she has a 19 year old daughter, she has a family. I have sympathy. She wasn't out shooting innocent people she was battling her own inner-demons. Which we all do to a certain extent. For some the demon is drugs. As I stated before, that doesn't make somebody terrible, they just have a terrible addiction.

Who the hell are you? Stop passing judgement. The woman's body ain't even cold yet.

I will always love you is number 1 on itunes. A remix of I wanna Dance with Somebody is #14. Because that's the version that's on Greatest Hits.

vainandy said:

petes2 said:

where did you hear that andy? Give me your source, I want to see it. sad if true. I'm watching her last oprah interview, gosh how can you not like her? she's so funny and cute. Feel bad for her, doesn't seem very sharp or even diva like. Must be a lot of pressure living up to diva standards because she absolutely had diva talent.

Just from reading this thread. If you scroll the previous pages, you'll see several posts from people about her body still being in the building while a party is going on downstairs. That's just plain out sorry and trifling as hell that a party can't be interrupted to get a body out.....even hers. Lord knows the party probably ain't about shit anyway.

Damn, tell us how you really feel.

Can someone explain the Jennifer Hudson connection to me? I will admit I dont follow her career, I know she is a good singer, but why is it such a big deal for her to be leading the tribute?

tinaz said:

Can someone explain the Jennifer Hudson connection to me? I will admit I dont follow her career, I know she is a good singer, but why is it such a big deal for her to be leading the tribute?

She's basically Clive's new protege. He brings her everywhere he goes just like he did with Whitney.

Plus Hudson's always said how much she loved and admired Whitney. She actually received her first Grammy from her.

musicjunky318 said:

tinaz said:

Can someone explain the Jennifer Hudson connection to me? I will admit I dont follow her career, I know she is a good singer, but why is it such a big deal for her to be leading the tribute?

She's basically Clive's new protege. He brings her everywhere he goes just like he did with Whitney.

Plus Hudson's always said how much she loved and admired Whitney. She actually received her first Grammy from her.

ohh ok.. Thanks!!

WHITNEY HOUSTON

Taking Xanax

Whitney had everything and born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but with drugs floating around in every corner-rich, poor, famous or nameless, shows drugs doesn't discriminate. Very sad, I feel for her daughter.

BklynBabe said:

PYTDee said:

Aww she ran into El Debarge a couple nights ago in that club. Their embrace shows a whole lot.

http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_ad4537wi

I am side-eyeing El Debarge real hard right now.... I am losing too many childhood memories...

That hug made me tear up...I was thinking the same thing about El. I hope he wakes the fuck up.

It's just so sad that when I reminisce back to '87 and "I wanna dance with somebody", that the person who sang that will be up there somewhere.

RIP.

suga10 said:

WHITNEY HOUSTON

Taking Xanax

Whitney Houston was taking Xanax ... evidence she may have fallen asleep in the bathtub where she died ... TMZ has learned.

Family members of Whitney tell us the singer had a prescription for the drug, which is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression.

We told you yesterday ... the night before Whitney died, she had been drinking a lot. Xanax mixed with alcohol can cause severe sedation, which could cause someone to fall asleep in a bathtub.

As TMZ first reported, Whitney was found in the bathtub and removed before EMTs arrived. The L.A. County Coroner will perform an autopsy -- possibly today -- to determine if Whitney died from drowning, and OD or other causes.

As we previously reported, Beverly Hills cops obtained a search warrant and found various prescription bottles -- but, as far as we know, no illicit drugs.

was taking Xanax mixed with alcohol can cause severe sedation, which could cause someone to fall asleep

BobGeorge909 said:

It's sad she died ad all that. There's a million other beautiful women on this plant with wonderful voices...who DIDN'T throw away their life to addiction. Despite all of her oppritunities and support, she still knowingly took the wrong road and effects take when given cause. I've had my addiction problems and they're knocking on my forehead everyday...still. Many other people who don't have the resources, support, and the love of a million+ fans still manage to surmount these issues. Call me callous and crude, I just don't have much sympathy for someone who dies from complications of drug addiction. I don't expect anyone to have sympathy for me and my addictions. Despite chemical motivations, addiction is ultimately a choice. I respect Jimmi's, Janice's, Kurt's, srv's, and all the other dead, addicted musicians contributions to the arts...but I don't have much(if any) sympathy for them. There's a lovely woman who sings weekly at a bar by my house...plainly sings better than crack-head Whitney. Her death won't make headline news, despite her ability to avoid a multitude of stupid decisions.

Well, I am sure you will be OK if when you die that someone will take a simliar unsympathetic stance about your passing like you have done here.

I guess its fine for someone to speak of you only as a sum of your mistakes and none of your achievements in life. I hope you enjoy the view from your high place of perfection. Be treated as you treat others. Amen.

BobGeorge909 said:

Despite chemical motivations, addiction is ultimately a choice.

Did you really type that?

suga10 said:

WHITNEY HOUSTON

Taking Xanax

Whitney Houston was taking Xanax ... evidence she may have fallen asleep in the bathtub where she died ... TMZ has learned.

Family members of Whitney tell us the singer had a prescription for the drug, which is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression.

We told you yesterday ... the night before Whitney died, she had been drinking a lot. Xanax mixed with alcohol can cause severe sedation, which could cause someone to fall asleep in a bathtub.

As TMZ first reported, Whitney was found in the bathtub and removed before EMTs arrived. The L.A. County Coroner will perform an autopsy -- possibly today -- to determine if Whitney died from drowning, and OD or other causes.

As we previously reported, Beverly Hills cops obtained a search warrant and found various prescription bottles -- but, as far as we know, no illicit drugs.

Ugh, sounds like an accidental overdose.

RKJCNE said:

Media takeout.

I know right? Diana and her family had no idea this was going on and was probably told later. There's a video on IMDB where Diana DID talk about what happened (I couldn't play it for some reason but it's there). But then this is MediaFuckOut so I'm not surprised.