Whitney rocking out to Madonna's superbowl show

5 days before her death

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Not to sound like CSI: Arista but a lot of things don't add up.

Was Clive trying to replace Whitney with J-Hud? And was this whole Grammy Party a subtle way of having Whitney herself "pass the torch" and at the same time humiliate her?

Why exactly was there a scar on her wrist Thursday night coming out of the party?

According to the online tabloids Ray J wasn't returning her texts Friday.

Why after Whitney's passing was Brandy so gung ho to play her in a movie?

When Whitney had words with Stacey in the Club was she over reacting because the label was making her feel old and like she was past her prime?

According to the online tabloids she wanted to get a facelift (Which she did not need) but was rejected due to medical issues.

Pat Houston was really campaigning at Whitney's Service. I was about to look for her Linkedin page and join.

I understand she still has to work in the industry and she was trying to mix in business with her love for Whitney.

She could have at least made it sound smooth like when Mr. Gordy makes speeches. He'll have the right balance of love and business to at least sound humane. Pat was like "Here's my Business Card - Holla!"

Why did Clive have Whitney go out on tour a couple of years ago when her voice wasn't ready? I understand that labels HAVE to recoup. But if you send your Artists out when they are strong, you will earn back your investment and the audience will always be happy to go see the Artist anytime, so everyone will ALWAYS make money.

Then the details of how she was found keep changing.

And what made Clive mention the cheeseburger and fries? It's like they all came up with this cover up story.

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carlcranshaw said:

Not to sound like CSI: Arista but a lot of things don't add up.

Was Clive trying to replace Whitney with J-Hud? And was this whole Grammy Party a subtle way of having Whitney herself "pass the torch" and at the same time humiliate her?

Why exactly was there a scar on her wrist Thursday night coming out of the party?

According to the online tabloids Ray J wasn't returning her texts Friday.

Why after Whitney's passing was Brandy so gung ho to play her in a movie?

When Whitney had words with Stacey in the Club was she over reacting because the label was making her feel old and like she was past her prime?

According to the online tabloids she wanted to get a facelift (Which she did not need) but was rejected due to medical issues.

Pat Houston was really campaigning at Whitney's Service. I was about to about to look for her Linkedin page and join.

I understand she still has to work in the industry and she was trying to mix in business with her love for Whitney.

She could have at least made it sound smooth like when Mr. Gordy makes speeches. He'll have the right balance of love and business to at least sound humane. Pat was like "Here's my Business Card - Holla!"

Why did Clive have Whitney go out on tour a couple of years ago when her voice wasn't ready? I understand that labels HAVE to recoup. But if you send your Artists out when they are strong, you will earn your investment and audience will always be happy to go see the Artist anytime, so everyone will ALWAYS make money.

Then the details of how she was found keep changing.

And what made Clive mention the cheeseburger and fries? It's like they all came up with this cover up story.

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Jennifer is just Clive's new ho. He pimped Whitney out to no end. She made him so much money & now about to make him even more in her death. The music industry is just all about money. I like how Whitney calls her daughter mom in this video. They had a special relationship. i am really interested to know what was in that letter she gave Brandy. To have ur idol give a letter to U right before her death has to be haunting Brandy everyday..

This is the most intriging death. The way she died & the circumstances of it right at the Beverly Hills Hotel & right before Clive's party & day before The Grammy's. It couldn't have been more dreamed up better in a movie. whoever plays Whitney in a movie is going to have to be a good actress they have a lot of material to work with....

By the way I saw Stacey at my church this past Sunday...

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Mariah Remembers Whitney on GMA.

Passed by the Hotel where she died and on the corner are TONS of cards, flowers, candles and other things remembering Whitney. So touching to see.

Report: Family Selling Rights to Funeral Footage

Feb 21, 2012

Footage of Whitney Houston's funeral may be sold to benefit her estate, and ultimately, her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, according to reports.

While media outlets were expected to pull the Associated Press video stream 24 hours after the event, TMZ cites a representative of the family who says video is now being licensed to select media.

The site quotes the source as saying the money involved would "help maximize the estate for the benefit of Bobbi Kristina."

Link

Good idea!!!

petes2 said:

PlayboyOriginal said:

Aretha can be the undisputed Queen of Soul but Whitney is THE VOICE!!!

Stay mad, you bitter fat cunt!!!

never was much for all the diva stuff, and no ones taking aretha's place, she is the Queen, I don't see any anger or bitterness in anything she has done, but people see what they like I guess. I thought her interview was fantastic, thoughtful, sincere. Sorry the rest of you don't feel that way.

Oh go choke on a _______!!!!!

Master P on Whitney Houston: "Where were they when she was alive?"

We come from nothing. Nobody is perfect. But once you become a star, they never truly recognize you until you are dead. Whitney Houston had an amazing funeral. What a supporting cast of stars, politicians, community leaders, and business execs that attended and shared their love. But where were they when she was alive?

I’m asking the world some questions, and I just want you to think about what I’m saying. Maybe some of you asked the same questions.

If Whitney was alive and had a birthday on February 18, 2012 instead of a funeral, how many celebrities would have showed up?
Do you think Kevin Costner would have made time and said half of the nice things he said while Whitney was alive?
With all of the money Whitney made for Arista Records, if she asked for some financial assistance to help put Bobby Kristina through college, do you think they would have helped her?
With everything Whitney had been through and overcome, if she wanted to do a program to help girls, what TV stations would have aired it as quickly as they aired her funeral?
Now they call Whitney a Legend, the Greatest, the Voice. How many told her that while she was alive?
If Whitney were alive, how many of us would be waiting to see and support the upcoming movie, Sparkle?
If Whitney were alive, would the Grammy’s have paid the same attention to her?
Radio stations are playing Whitney’s music, her videos are in rotation, people are buying her albums, but who are the ones truly benefiting from it now?
Some say Clive Davis was her best friend. Just for the record, I’ve been in the music business for over 20 years. You are never friends with the people who are cutting your checks, because they’re always trying to figure out how to not pay you or pay you at the last minute.
We should give people flowers while they’re alive. They can’t do anything with them when they’re gone.

Nevermind, apparently some radio station decided it was funny to make fun of Ray J.

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Master P

Timmy84 said:

Master P on Whitney Houston: "Where were they when she was alive?"

Where was Master P when she was alive?

Identity said:

Timmy84 said:

Master P on Whitney Houston: "Where were they when she was alive?"

Where was Master P when she was alive?

I doubt Master P and Whitney were friends.

Did he need to be her confidant to say kind words about her in the press? No. Did he use the social media to ask fans to pray for her during her stints in rehabs? No.

Identity said:

Did he need to be her confidant to say kind words about her in the press? No. Did he use the social media to ask fans to pray for her during her stints in rehabs? No.

That doesn't mean he's a hypocrite. Think about it, all those folks who praised Whitney at the funeral, were they there for her in her time of need? I doubt it. You can say the Wayans probably. Dionne? No question. Of course Cissy. But anyone else? I mean I get it, it's a gesture to show appreciation at a funeral/memorial service but you'd think if they really were there for her, would she be dead now? Ray J was at the funeral too but he was somewhere else when Whitney allegedly died and he didn't return her phone calls. In fact what Master P is saying is only preaching to the choir because some of us are saying it too. Don't mean our lives are any better because we weren't in Whitney's limelight. But do you think it's more hypocritical if someone in the know is saying this over someone who isn't?

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Feb, 20 2012

Bobby Brown’s Son Wants...To Know…

Bobby Brown, Jr, the 21 year old son of Bobby Brown, appeared alongside Brown and his step-mom Whitney Houston on the reality show “Being Bobby Brown.

BJ was also at his dad’s side in New Jersey as he attempted to attend Houston’s homegoing services Saturday morning (February 18, 2012).

[READ: Brown Booted From Houston... STATEMENT]

Brown’s son was so upset about the way his dad and siblings were treated upon their arrival to his ex-stepmother Whitney Houston’s funeral that he immediately hit the net to express his disappointment, stating:

BJ, shared even more pain online and stood up to all the people blaming his dad for Whitney’s demise. He also sent a heartfelt message to his half-sister Bobbi Kristina.

Here’s what Bobby Brown, Jr. wants you to know…

What do you think about BJ’s online rant?

Though I can't understand why he's cussing (I get it we're all human, we cuss here but seriously?) I feel his frustration. Whitney was his stepmom for 15 years and she obviously loved her stepkids. I think it was the security (and probably Bobbi's lawyers) that gave them a hard time and they left because of it.

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Timmy84 said:

Identity said:

Did he need to be her confidant to say kind words about her in the press? No. Did he use the social media to ask fans to pray for her during her stints in rehabs? No.

That doesn't mean he's a hypocrite. Think about it, all those folks who praised Whitney at the funeral, were they there for her in her time of need? I doubt it. You can say the Wayans probably. Dionne? No question. Of course Cissy. But anyone else? I mean I get it, it's a gesture to show appreciation at a funeral/memorial service but you'd think if they really were there for her, would she be dead now? Ray J was at the funeral too but he was somewhere else when Whitney allegedly died and he didn't return her phone calls. In fact what Master P is saying is only preaching to the choir because some of us are saying it too. Don't mean our lives are any better because we weren't in Whitney's limelight. But do you think it's more hypocritical if someone in the know is saying this over someone who isn't?

You can't absolve Whitney of the consequences or the responsibilities. She was a hot, reckless mess till the end, seemingly on a collision course with death for over a decade. Chaka Khan and others have stated that Whitney routinely opposed sound advice because she was a "grown ass woman." Famous last words, I would think.

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Identity said:

Timmy84 said:

That doesn't mean he's a hypocrite. Think about it, all those folks who praised Whitney at the funeral, were they there for her in her time of need? I doubt it. You can say the Wayans probably. Dionne? No question. Of course Cissy. But anyone else? I mean I get it, it's a gesture to show appreciation at a funeral/memorial service but you'd think if they really were there for her, would she be dead now? Ray J was at the funeral too but he was somewhere else when Whitney allegedly died and he didn't return her phone calls. In fact what Master P is saying is only preaching to the choir because some of us are saying it too. Don't mean our lives are any better because we weren't in Whitney's limelight. But do you think it's more hypocritical if someone in the know is saying this over someone who isn't?

You can't absolve Whitney of the consequences or the responsibilities. She was hot, reckless mess and had been on a collision course with death for over a decade. Chaka Khan and other have stated that Whitney routinely opposed sound advice because she was a "grown ass woman." Famous last words.

Of course not. But it doesn't hurt having someone in your corner. The DeBarges are grown ass folks too and they've been getting high for more than 40 years but if you look at them, it wouldn't be because they were just "grown". Some serious issues may have fucked with Whitney too that caused her to numb her pain with drugs, we can't just think that it's her fault she didn't get well and from the looks of it, she did try to get well on her own. Temptation is strong. Even if she didn't die of drugs, it didn't help that her people was not in the room while their client just up and died in the bathroom.

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Timmy84 said:

Identity said:

Did he need to be her confidant to say kind words about her in the press? No. Did he use the social media to ask fans to pray for her during her stints in rehabs? No.

That doesn't mean he's a hypocrite. Think about it, all those folks who praised Whitney at the funeral, were they there for her in her time of need? I doubt it. You can say the Wayans probably. Dionne? No question. Of course Cissy. But anyone else? I mean I get it, it's a gesture to show appreciation at a funeral/memorial service but you'd think if they really were there for her, would she be dead now?

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I find these types of comments presumptious and absurd. No one here was in her life, so we have no idea what her relationships entailed or how much support/love/kindness she received.

Why presume she lacked all things positive from her circle? Because she was an addict? Because she died? Many people who are loved and cared for fall into addiction and yes, they even die.

I don't know why folks seem to want to get on a soap box to spout that this woman wasn't supported when they have not one ounce of knowledge regarding her life.

119 said:

Timmy84 said:

That doesn't mean he's a hypocrite. Think about it, all those folks who praised Whitney at the funeral, were they there for her in her time of need? I doubt it. You can say the Wayans probably. Dionne? No question. Of course Cissy. But anyone else? I mean I get it, it's a gesture to show appreciation at a funeral/memorial service but you'd think if they really were there for her, would she be dead now?

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I find these types of comments presumptious and absurd. No one here was in her life, so we have no idea what her relationships entailed or how much support/love/kindness she received.

Why presume she lacked all things positive from her circle? Because she was an addict? Because she died? Many people who are loved and cared for fall into addiction and yes, they even die.

I don't know why folks seem to want to get on a soap box to spout that this woman wasn't supported when they have not one ounce of knowledge regarding her life.

If you take them as absurd? Oh well. Can't change that.

Identity said:

Did he need to be her confidant to say kind words about her in the press? No. Did he use the social media to ask fans to pray for her during her stints in rehabs? No.

Even though I agree totally what he said. He should have added himself to the equation...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

By the way I saw Stacey at my church this past Sunday...

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Shoulda slapped her ass. I know I would have.

Terrib3Towel said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

By the way I saw Stacey at my church this past Sunday...

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Shoulda slapped her ass. I know I would have.

She was looking to tasty to be slapped.....

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Whitney in 1979 (I'm thinking that picture I posted of her, her mom, her dad and her brothers was also from '79 too but I'm not sure)

Whitney is SANGING this! My goodness. I've always been in awe of her voice, but this is one of her finest live performances i've ever heard. Incredible.

Flawless

Aunt Viv (Janet Hubert) to Wendy: "You crucified Whitney!"

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Janet Hubert

Dear Wendy,

This past weekend was a very difficult time for so many of us.

Though I never knew Whitney Houston, I felt a profound sense of loss and sadness. On Sunday morning I took my dog for a walk in the park across the street and still could not shake the sadness I felt. I wondered if what I was feeling was perhaps related to losing my mother and brother this past year, but then I thought no, it was something else.

I watched the funeral service with the rest of the world, and cried time and time again with each story that was told. I felt like I knew more about this amazing woman than ever before. We all watched her as a little girl, center stage, singing like a bird, she was destined for superstardom. To watch her center stage full circle in death was a feeling no mother should ever have to feel. I applaud Ms. Warwick, the pastor, and all others who formed a police line of love and protection around her that was impenetrable only to those who really knew her. We, the public accepted their decision to keep it private, but they allowed us to witness her Home Going ceremony, I don’t know if I could have been so gracious. WE felt like we knew her and we knew nothing about her except what we read and hear from people like you and other media outlets. I listened to her interview with you and was compelled to say out loud. “Go on Whitney tell her like it is,” when you pried into her life back then. I had my son in the same year as Ms. Houston; we did Ebony Magazine that same year, she introducing her baby girl and me my son. I am trying to be dignified, but here goes.

The Internet has become somewhat like the 10 commandments, and this is why… whatever is posted or commented on… is forever written in stone. Neither I nor anybody can stop anyone from making up stories, reviews, lies etc, cutting and pasting whatever they decide to put together like a bad buffet breakfast.

I have had some horrible meals shoved down my throat on the web that I had no parts of.

I still have a bad taste in my mouth from a recent cut and paste meal from your beloved TMZ (THE MUDSLINGING ZONE). I believe you said once “If you heard it on TMZ then it must be true,” really Wendy?

The Internet is indeed the information highway, but it can also be “a Forum of Hate.”

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You said that morning with tears in your eyes, that you would not discuss Whitney any further, but you crucified her the whole time she was alive, as you do so many people on your show. I want to ask you why? What do you get out of this besides money?

How do you sleep at night knowing that you are one of the biggest bullies in the world disguised as HOT TOPICS? Celebrities are not topics we are people, just like everyone else, we hurt and we hear and we bleed real blood, not fake blood, just as you do.

How do we as parents teach our children to honor each other, treat each other with kindness when all they see are images of people like you who condone and promote meanness, rude reality TV stars, and your opinion as you berate world renowned people like Janet Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and others you slam on a daily basis.

I keep asking myself why no one is saying anything about this. What the hell are they afraid of? Where are my sisters out there who feel as I do?

Well Wendy, I try to teach my son to stand up, shout, and scream when there is injustice. Yeah yeah, I know, I have been screaming for years and will continue to do so as long as there are images that depict black women as neck shaking, over bearing women whocan’t get along.

A sister, a mother, a daughter, a star, left this world way too early; she was loved by the world. The world mourned, I don’t think that we needed you to try and take down another brilliant sister on that following Monday morning. (Your rude comments about Janet Jackson)

You started right back up without hesitation or pause… you need to stop Wendy. We need to stop, and the world needs to stop. I need to stop as well. There will be no more quotes from me to be misquoted. We need to join together, wrap our arms around our children, everybody’s children. Remember you have a child who will suffer every slingshot and arrow that gets thrown back at you Wendy; our public lives greatly affect our children.

I know I am going to suffer some arrows for writing this letter to you, I know you are loved by many, but remember this Wendy; they love you when you are up and they love to take you down. You will not always be up, you will not always be on the A list and attend all the parties. Ride the wave sister girl, but make sure you know how to swim when the ride is over. Artists are survivors, we work hard to build our crafts and careers and I ask that you simply remember that in the future.

I’m just sayin’ it like l mean it too.

Janet Hubert


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Janet Hubert may be a bitter, pressed bitch, but she is so right. When I saw Wendy's fake ass tears talking about Whitney I laughed my ass off. She never even MET Whitney and she claims they had some divine connection? Wendy had an very long radio career and she would dog Whitney out, but Whitney came on her show and shut that shit down real quick LOL. Then Wendy gets a TV show and continues to talk shit about Whitney. I know of 4 different occasions before Whitney's death (there might even be more) Wendy spoke bad about her. I have no idea what her obsession is with Whitney, it's actually kinda sad. And mark my words, when Whitney's toxicology reports come back her ass will be all over it even though she said she wouldn't mention Whitney again. Wendy loves to talk about her past drugs issues, but you what? Whitney always had money to support her habit, Wendy's big tranny ass had to suck dick for crack because she was broke. Nasty ass trick.