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Track is the only previously unheard song on I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston. By Carly Wolkoff Whitney Houston Photo: Epsilon/ Getty Images
‘I just want to be able to speak through the music,’ she says of her Billboard Music Awards performance of ‘I Will Always Love You.’ By Kara Warner Jordin Sparks at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday Photo: Denise Truscello/ WireImage LAS VEGAS — This year’s Billboard Music Awards definitely packed a punch with explosive live performances. From Justin Bieber’s swaggie “Boyfriend” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop confection “Call Me Maybe” and Carrie Underwood’s appropriately wind-heavy production of new single “Blown Away,” the lucky audience members were treated to an evening of unforgettable showstoppers. In the midst of the upbeat displays, however, there were also two poignant performances in honor of music legends Whitney Houston and Donna Summer , performed by Jordin Sparks and John Legend and Natasha Bedingfield, respectively. When MTV News caught up with Sparks on the white carpet ahead of her portion of the tribute, the “American Idol” champ revealed that she had put her heart and soul into preparing her rendition of Houston’s iconic version of “I Will Always Love You.” “I put myself completely, 100 percent onstage every time I perform,” Sparks said of giving “everything” for her Houston tribute. “It’s just very special. I feel very honored to be able to honor Whitney in this way and to sing one of her songs. I’ve actually never performed this song before ever. It’s one of the songs I’ve always been like, ‘Leave that alone,’ so it’s nerve-racking for me,” she admitted. “It’s a lot of pressure I’m putting on myself, because I want to do it amazingly, but at the same time, whatever happens, I just want to be able to speak through the music.” Sparks worked with and got to know Houston while filming the movie “Sparkle,” which arrives in theaters this fall and is Houston’s final appearance onscreen. Sparks was scheduled to attend Clive Davis’ Grammy party with Houston on the night she died, and the “Idol” winner was in total “shock” upon hearing the tragic news . What did you think of Sparks’ tribute to Houston? Let us know in the comments. Related Videos 2012 Billboard Awards Highlights Related Photos 2012 Billboard Music Awards 2011 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet
You know what they say: if at first you succeed historically well at covering a late legend, try, try again. That’s exactly the advice Jessica Sanchez took on American Idol this week, as she followed up her version of Whitney Houston’s ” I Will Always Love You ” from last month with a take here on the more upbeat “How Will I Know?” Was it on par with Jessica’s initial Whitney performance? No. But that would have been nearly impossible to match. The judges were clearly impressed, with Jennifer Lopez expressing shock over such a big voice emanating from such a small body. Where do you stand on Jessica Sanchez? Enough Whitney or more Whitney? Watch and react now: Jessica Sanchez – “How Will I Know”
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past two weeks (and if you were in order to escape this news, who can blame you), Snooki is pregnant and engaged . Jionni LaValle is responsible for both. Dude dropped a stunning $55,000 on a princess-cut engagement ring for the Jersey Shore star, too. How the heck did he find that cash? Or figure out what to pick? The custom-built ring on an eternity band features 2-carat diamonds on the band and a 3.02-carat princess-cut diamond in the middle, totaling over 5 carats. Ben Bekdas, jeweler at B&B Jewelry in Wayne, N.J., co-designed the ring with Snooki’s fianc
With the bar set very high by Jessica Sanchez and her rendition of ” I Will Always Love You ” on American Idol last night, Erika Van Pelt couldn’t have expected to clear it. But did she come close to matching it? Yes, if you base your opinion on the judges. Van Pelt covered Whitney’s “I Believe in You and Me” for her audition and was told be Jennifer Lopez that gave the panelists “goosies” before even singing a note. Randy chimed in with props for the contestant’s “unbelievable tone,” while Steven added that she simply has a “beautiful fantastic voice.” Watch now and see if you feel the same way: Erika Van Pelt – “I Believe in You and Me”
Jessica Sanchez sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” on American Idol this week, and with it, may have established herself as the Season 11 frontrunner. Seriously. If Jessica Sanchez wasn’t in your Top 5 heading into Wednesday night, she is now. It was awesome, in one word. Don’t believe us? Take it from the panel: Jennifer Lopez: [at a loss for words] “Just, just amazing.” Randy Jackson: “This is one of the hardest songs to sing.” Steven Tyler: “You may be The One. You just made 40 million people cry.” LOL. Try 20 million at best, Steve … which is no small feat of course. In any case, listen to the nearly flawless performance and try to hold back the tears below … Jessica Sanchez – “I Will Always Love You” (American Idol Top 13)
Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo released the trailer to their video for “Think Like a Man” a few days ago, and now we have the full video! The song, which features rapper Rick Ross , is from the upcoming movie of the same name, Think Like A Man . Comedian Kevin Hart also appears in the video as well as the movie. Watch the video below and let us know what you think! RELATED: Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo & Rick Ross “Think Like A Man” [TRAILER] Hot 107.9′s Jazzy McBee Wins Role In Steve Harvey’s “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man” [EXCLUSIVE] Must Hear: John Legend’s “Tonight” From “Think Like A Man” Soundtrack [NEW MUSIC] Steve Harvey’s “Think Like A Man” [MOVIE TRAILER] Jennifer Hudson Sings Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” At Grammys [VIDEO] Jennifer Hudson Drops Video Diary Of Promo Travels [VIDEO]
Ever since Whitney Houston ‘s untimely death, celebrities have been paying tribute to her by performing “I Will Always Love You,” which was penned by Dolly Parton but made famous by Whitney’s amazing rendition. This type of memorializing tends to serve the double purpose of paying tribute to Whitney and getting that celebrity what he or she hopes is the right kind of attention. Here are the five best… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Crushable Discovery Date : 19/02/2012 18:00 Number of articles : 2
Fox show remembers the late icon during Valentine’s-themed episode with Amber Riley’s rendition of ‘I Will Always Love You.’ By Jocelyn Vena Amber Riley on Tuesday’s episode of “Glee” Photo: FOX On Tuesday night, “Glee” paid homage to the late Whitney Houston . But Amber Riley’s soulful rendition of “I Will Always Love You” had already been on the docket for the Valentine’s-themed episode, titled “Heart,” long before Houston was found dead Saturday in her Los Angeles hotel room. While the song choice served to move along the plot — which revolved around the love triangle between Riley’s Mercedes and her two beaus, footballer Shane (LaMarcus Tinker) and fellow Gleek Sam (Chord Overstreet) — it was particularly stirring, considering its timing. Standing in a red gown, Riley stood alone on a stage with just a spotlight on her as she sang a pitch-perfect rendition of the song, a Dolly Parton track recorded by Houston for “The Bodyguard” soundtrack . While Riley sings, Overstreet stands in the back of the auditorium, acknowledging her tearful goodbye to him. Who covered “I Will Always Love You” better: “Glee” or the Grammys? The show’s producers acknowledged the icon’s loss with an “In Memoriam” slate that ran at the end of the episode, which simply read: “Whitney Houston 1963-2012. We will always love you.” The decision to acknowledge the singer’s death was made shortly after the news of her tragic and untimely death broke. “Obviously, we could not predict the unfortunate circumstances that happened this weekend,” “Glee” music supervisor P.J. Bloom told The Hollywood Reporter. “But at the same time, instead of focusing on the dark stuff, it’s nice to have an opportunity to hear her in this way and celebrate the magic that Whitney brought to this industry.” Riley opened up to E! News about meeting Houston on Thursday, at the pre-Grammy party where Whitney hit the stage with Kelly Price . “Whitney’s music meant so very much to me. I was very, very choked up when I heard about her passing. I just met her this past Thursday,” Riley said. “I’ve grown up listening to her voice ringing throughout our household. I’m so speechless. I can’t believe that she passed.” On Sunday, Jennifer Hudson performed the same song at the Grammy Awards , serving as a simple, emotional tribute to the singer. Tune in as we celebrate the life of an icon with “Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words” tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos Whitney Houston: Life And Music Of An Icon Related Photos Whitney Houston: A Life In Photos Related Artists Whitney Houston
