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[SexyKev]

Weekly Birthday Dopeness: Whitney Houston!

By GlobalGrind Staff August 5, 2011

Ever wonder how old your favorite celebrity is? Well, for some, you'll definitely be surprised.

Some musicians seem to be very mature, but really they're just babies. The same goes for actors who look not a day over 25, but have been on this earth long enough to be very seasoned at their craft.

We've seen Whitney Houston go from her best to her worst and back again. Undoubtedly one of the best vocalists to ever grace our ears, the songstress delivered one of the best soundtracks of all time for Bodyguard.

GlobalGrind would like to give a happy birthday hoorah to Whitney as she turns 48 on August 9th! We've always adored you.


http://globalgrind.com/entertainmen...ney-houston-roger-federer-devon-aoki-and-more

 

[Taurean79]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WHIT-NEY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SexyKev]

Lmao @ those gifs.

Happy Birthday, Whitney Houston! Today, Aug. 9, You’re 48 Years Old!

Tags: Celebrity Horoscopes, HollyScopes, Whitney Houston

This R&B icon has a lot to celebrate today!

Whitney Houston is a world-renowned pop and R&B singer. Having released seven studio albums, Whitney is the most awarded female singer of all time with two Emmy Award, six Grammy Awards, thirty Billboard Music Awards, twenty-two American Music Awards, as well as a handful of others. Get all the details at Astrology.com!

Happy birthday, Whitney Houston! With ethereal Pisces on the ascendant, we’ve come to know you as a starry-eyed dreamer … and an escapist … and back again! With a robust Leo Sun and an eternally optimistic Jupiter-Moon conjunction in Aries, resting is simply not in your nature. Losing yourself in your performances remains the best way you handle pressure, while intense Pluto in your house of hopes and dreams helps you continue to fight for what you believe. Get ready for an interior makeover and a bolt of fresh energy — or perhaps a wake-up call — this year!

http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2011/08/09/whitney-houston-birthday-celebrity-horoscope/

 

[SexyKev]

Whitney Houston Turns 48 Today!

Aug 09 | by _YBF

Today we celebrate "The Voice" and icon Whitney Houston who turns 48-years-old. We have seen her hit unimaginable highs and serious lows and as she pulls it together, let's celebrate her gifts. See our gallery inside.....

Whitney Houston turns 48-years-old today. And as one of the most-awarded female artists in music, she sits atop a music legacy that cannot be denied.

She's had unforgettable highs like the recording of "I Will Always Love You" and some unintentionally funny ones like the "Crack is Whack" quote, nevertheless, whether it's her singing or her "Hell To The Naw" side, Whitney keeps us listening, watching and laughing.

We wish Whitney well on her special day and all hope we will see her reprise her role in the Waiting To Exhale sequel.

Have a great b-day Whitney!

http://theybf.com/2011/08/09/we-look-to-you-whitney-houston-turns-48-today

 

[SexyKev]

Whitney is also TRENDING on Twitter! How nice. Even celebrities are wishing Whitney birthday wishes..

@IAMJHUD Jennifer Hudson
I'm going to play my Whitney all day ! Happy bday!

@hollyrpeete Holly Robinson Peete
Happy Birthday Whitney Houston! Wherever you are I hope you are happy & healthy… #vocalpioneer xoxo

 

[SexyKev]

...and singer Monica stay stanning for Whitney. Lol #Lovesit..

@MonicaBrown
Monica Brown
Happy Birthday to one of the most talented, supportive ,loving women I know. Ms Whitney Houston. U have been there for me thru the worst & I
25 minutes ago via Echofon

@MonicaBrown
Monica Brown
Will 4ever support, love & respect you. You have the voice of an angel & many are uplifting & praying 4 u. There's only 1 Whitney. Love U
22 minutes ago via Echofon


...and singer Pebbles (remember her from the 80s?)...

pebbles2day Pebbles
Yes, It's Our Beloved sister and friend and A Legend...Whitney Houston's Birthday 2Day!!! Happy B-DAY, WE LOVE U!!! let's RT

 

[EvilTwinTwo]

Poor Whit, it's her birthday and she goes out to Capital Grille.

I guess it could have been worse. She could have ended up at Olive Garden or Red Lobster.

 

[navigaytion]

Poor Whit, it's her birthday and she goes out to Capital Grille.

I guess it could have been worse. She could have ended up at Olive Garden or Red Lobster.

As trashy as this crackhag is, you shouldn't be surprised. She's probably snorted all her money away. I love that Mariah will be releasing an album later this year (or early next) and Weedney is in and out of rehab. That says it all right there. I guess Clive will have to step in and clean her up once again.

 

[SexyKev]

Help Kim Kardashian Choose Her Wedding Song!

Today 8:18 AM PDT by CRISTINA GIBSON

Kim Kardashian's wedding is less than two weeks away, but she doesn't have all the little details down just yet.

So naturally the bride-to-be took her to Twitter over the weekend to ask her 8 million plus followers for their advice on choosing the first song she and Kris Humphries will dance to as a married couple on Aug. 20.

"Ok guys please help! We still haven't chosen our 1st dance song! Any suggestions? So many good songs!" she posted.

What did her family and her fans suggest?

PHOTOS: Kim & Kris' Road to the Altar

"How about "ICE ICE BABY?" Kourtney Kardashian quickly cracked on her Twitter.

Somehow, we don't see Kim and Kris doing a funny, coordinated couples' first dance. We see them slow dancing to something sweet and romantic, like the song Lisa Rinna suggeted.

"'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston written by Dolly Parton such a gorgeous song for a first dance!" Lisa tweeted.

No word on what Kim chose, but she certainly got a lot of ideas from her faithful fans.

"I am seeing all of your songs for my 1st dance and loving all of the suggestions! You guys are so helpful! Thank you soooo much!" she wrote.

No matter what song she decides on, we're sure the happy couple will look great dancing. Kim and Kris have been practicing her dance moves with her former Dancing With the Stars partner Mark Ballas for the big day.

WATCH: Kim's 3-D Cover Shoot

http://www.eonline.com/news/hwood_party_girl/help_kim_kardashian_choose_her_wedding/256741


Haha. When are people gonna realize IWALY is a breakup song and not exactly a "love" song that everyone makes it out to be? Yes Dolly professes her love in the lyrics, but she's actually singing about LEAVING. And people are forever choosing it as their WEDDING song. Smh. But, I guess...lol

 

[SexyKev]

A few more random celebrity birthday wishes....


@ONLY1DARKCHILD Rodney Jerkins
Happy Birthday to my dear friend Whitney Houston! One of the best I've ever worked with and come to know as a person! Bless u Nippy!

@ClaudeKelly ClaudeKelly
#HappyBirthday to Whitney Houston. a legend i had the honor of working with, and 1 of the most supportive of my career. eternally grateful.

cecewinans CeCe Winans
Her best days are still ahead, in Jesus Name. Thanks and have a blessed night
1 hour ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply »

cecewinans CeCe Winans
Give Bobby Kris a hug for me. Everyone please continue to hold my sister, Whitney Houston, up in prayer!!!
1 hour ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply »

cecewinans CeCe Winans
Happy Birthday, Whitney. I Love you!!! Great talking to you Birthday Girl!!! God is faithful & He keeps doing great things for us!!!

@JackeeHarry
Jackée Harry
Happy Birthday To My Friend Of Many Yrs, Whitney Houston! Wishing Her All The Best! <3 Cc: @REALbkBrown

 

[legend145]

Seeing all those friends support Whitney reminds me of this song. "When you've got friends, to wish you well You'll find your point when You will exhale."
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrTuV4Szxzo&ob=av2e[/ame]

 

[SexyKev]

PHOTOS: Whitney Houston
8:40 PM, Aug 9, 2011

Whitney Houston was born on August 9. Here are pictures of Whitney through the years.

http://www.wusa9.com/rss/article/162249/158/PHOTOS-Whitney-Houston

 

[SexyKev]

MsTerryMcMillan Terry McMillan
Happy Birthday Whitney!!!
2 hours ago

 

[SexyKev]

VIXEN BOOMBOX: YOBI Talks “Set In Stone,” Compares Whitney Houston & Beyoncé

YOBI is a R&B singer-songwriter from New York gunning for a top spot in the R&B world. As of late, she has been co-signed by HOT97 and has graced stages around the city, including SOB’s. Her latest Jadakiss and Styles P-assisted record “Set In Stone” is a heavy-hitting track that samples Nas’ “Represent” and has been gaining lost of love from her fans and new listeners alike. This collab comes after “Painful War,” a motivating cut about fighting struggles featuring Brooklyn rapper Maino that dropped earlier this year.

VIBE Vixen chatted with this newly enlisted Vixen about her start in the music biz, why she compares Whitney Houston and Beyoncé and how she came up with her album title Anywhere But Here.

Watch:



Look for her not-yet-titled mixtape that drops later this summer!

http://www.vibevixen.com/2011/07/vi...et-in-stone-compares-whitney-houston-beyonce/

 

[SexyKev]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY HOUSTON!
by Codi M.


After being in the music industry for over two decades, Whitney Houston turns 48 years old today.

To celebrate her big day, take a look at the videos below and have some fun. Feel free to belt out the songs in your cubicle at work, or wherever you are today!

http://www.plj.com/Article.asp?spid=&id=2257061

 

[MisterMajestic]

Is it me or does Yobi look like a young "Chaka Khan"? HAPPY B-Day Whitney!!!!

 

[SexyKev]

MTV News...

This was a nice article from MTV News that was missed yesterday...

Happy Birthday, Whitney Houston!

Posted 8/9/11 4:45 pm ET by John Mitchell in whitney-houston



Yesterday, while traveling back to New York City from an all-too-brief visit to Pennsylvania, we passed though Newark, NJ, and started thinking about Whitney Houston, just like we always do when we pass through Newark, the “I Will Always Love You” singer’s hometown.

We wondered what she’s up to, where she’s been lately and if things are going alright. It wasn’t until earlier this morning that we realized Whitney is celebrating a big day: She turns 48 today!

It’s easy to rag on Whitney for the events of recent years – a tour marred by problems, a mediocre album, the public’s perception that her troubles are not as far in the past as she’d like you to believe – but that’s not what we’re going to do. Instead, let’s take some time to celebrate the impressive achievements of one of the most legendary performers in the history of music. (Oh, and listen to the tune above for evidence that she still has her hit-making sense about her, regardless of what gossips like to say!)

>>> Her 1994 single “I Will Always Love You” spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart, making it the biggest single in history at the time.

>>> The soundtrack to “The Bodyguard” was the first album in music history to move more than one million units in a single week.

>>> With worldwide sales of over 42 million copies, “The Bodyguard” soundtrack is the only album by a female artist to make the list of the top ten highest selling albums ever.

>>> “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” from Houston’s film “Waiting to Exhale” is the song that spent the most time at No. 2 on the singles charts, logging 11 weeks in the runner-up position.

>>> Houston is one of only ten artists ever to have more than 10 number ones (she’s had 11).

>>> From 1985-88, Houston notched 7 consecutive number ones – more than any other artist to this day.

>>> Houston’s second album, Whitney (1987), was the first album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

>>> With career sales in excess of 100 million records, she is one of the top-selling artists of all time.

>>> Has won six Grammy Awards.

>>> Houston’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” from the 1991 Super Bowl is the most successful release of that song as a single. She donated all proceeds from the single’s sale to the American Red Cross.

>>> Houston’s three feature films – “The Bodyguard,” “Waiting to Exhale” and “The Preacher’s Wife” – grossed an impressive $236 million here in the U.S for a combined worldwide gross of over $539 million.

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/08/09/happy-birthday-whitney-houston/

 

[SexyKev]

Is it me or does Yobi look like a young "Chaka Khan"? HAPPY B-Day Whitney!!!!

She does! I thought I was the only one seeing the resemblance..lol

 

[SexyKev]

Seeing all those friends support Whitney reminds me of this song. "When you've got friends, to wish you well You'll find your point when You will exhale."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrTuV4Szxzo&ob=av2e

Yea, great song for the occasion. Whitney has a lot of on-going support from her friends and peers. She gets a lot of love. And it seems she maintains loyal friendships behind-the-scenes. Like her friendship with Monica and her helping Monica through tough times behind the scenes. Things we never hear about in the press, that makes a true Whitney fan smile, because she values her friendships and she is a very loyal friend. And she's been very supportive to many young singers/musicians/producers (like Claude Kelly). And of course her close friendship/bond to Kim Burrell and Ms. Cece Winans! She's always been there for Whitney.

 

[SexyKev]

Faith Evans mentioned Whitney in her memoir "Keeping the Faith", several times and spoke about their friendship...

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