About 24 hours after the death of Whitney Houston, the family of this once-in-a-generation singer has released the following statement: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Whitney. This is an unimaginable tragedy and we will miss her terribly. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from her fans and friends.” Whitney Houston Isolated Vocals: “How Will I Know” Bobby Brown, Whitney’s husband of 15 years and the father of her daughter, has also spoken out for the first time, telling the public:
Late singer’s top MTV Moments, from the VMA stage to an all-access interview. By Christina Garibaldi Whitney Houston in MTV News’ “All Access: Whitney Houston” special Photo: MTV Whitney Houston was one of the most iconic stars of all time. She commanded the stage, captivated audiences on the big screen and was celebrated around the world. Now, as her fans continue to mourn her shocking death Saturday and details continue to emerge , MTV News is celebrating the life and legacy of a true icon as we look back at Houston’s top five MTV moments. 1986: Whitney Houston Makes Video Music Awards Debut : She was just 23 years old when she performed and won at the third-ever MTV Video Music Awards in 1986 . Houston took home her first ever Moonman, winning the award for Best Female Video for her hit single “How Will I Know” . She later went on to perform a classic rendition of the song, flowing into a flawless performance of her power ballad “The Greatest Love of All,” which left the crowd in awe and on their feet. 1996: Whitney Houston Performs at the Movie Awards : By 1996, Houston already proved to the world that not only did she have one of the most remarkable voices in music, but that she could make it in Hollywood as well. Houston starred opposite Kevin Costner in box-office smash “The Bodyguard,” which won her the 1993 MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie for “I Will Always Love You.” In 1996 , she returned to the Movie Awards to perform “Why Does it Hurt So Bad,” a single off the soundtrack to her second film, “Waiting to Exhale.” 1998: Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey Face-Off : Rumored rivals Houston and Mariah Carey took the stage at the 1998 Video Music Awards in the same “one-of-a-kind” dress. In a comedic stand-off, the two divas both tore away the hem of their gowns, turning their matching designs into two different stylish looks. Clearly, there was no diva competition between the two, since later that year, Carey and Houston teamed up again, this time in the studio, to record the song “When You Believe,” for the animated feature “The Prince of Egypt.” 1999: All Access: Whitney Houston : In November of 1998, Houston released her first album in eight years, My Love is Your Love. After 14 years in the business, the superstar was making a fresh start, showing off a revitalized sound, and embarking on a 70-day My Love Is Your Love World Tour. During three of those stops, she invited along MTV News’ John Norris, and gave him a rare, up-close look at the diva, in the MTV News special, “All Access: Whitney Houston.” 2000: Whitney Houston Makes Memorable Entrance at the VMAs : Now even though troubles began for Whitney Houston that year, she made an electrifying entrance that year at the 2000 Video Music Awards . After a warm introduction by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera , Houston was given a standing ovation as she belted her way onto the stage, showing off her vocal power with an a capella snippet of “I Will Always Love You,” making it one of the most memorable entrances for a Video of the Year presenter ever. Stick with MTV News all for all the Grammy red-carpet fashion , Grammy winners and Grammy news until the hangover wears off! Share your condolences with Whitney’s family and friends on our Facebook page. Related Videos Whitney Houston: Life And Music Of An Icon Remembering An Icon: Whitney’s Top MTV Moments Related Artists Whitney Houston
Singer’s ex-husband and the Houston family release statements just before daughter Bobby Kristina Brown is hospitalized. By Jason Kaufman Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston Photo: Ron Galella/ Ron Galella Collection As details of Whitney Houston’s death emerged, both the singer’s ex-husband, Bobby Brown, and her family officially addressed the media for the first time. “I am deeply saddened at the passing of my ex-wife, Whitney Houston,” Brown said in a statement to MTV News. “At this time, we ask for privacy, especially for my daughter, Bobbi Kristina. I appreciate all of the condolences that have been directed towards my family and I at this most difficult time.” The statement appears to have been made before Brown and Houston’s 18-year-old daughter, “Bobbi Kristina, was admitted to Cedars-Sinai hospital . According to TMZ, the teen was spotted being taken out of the Beverly Hilton on a stretcher less than 24 hours after her mother’s body was taken from the same hotel. The Houston family also released a statement to MTV News in what appears to be the hours before Bobbi Kristina’s hospitalization. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Whitney. This is an unimaginable tragedy and we will miss her terribly,” the statement read. “We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from her fans and friends.” Before his statement, the most the world had heard from Brown was during a New Edition concert in Mississippi Saturday night. After being comforted by the other members of New Edition, Brown took the stage and addressed the crowd . “First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all. Second, I would like to say, ‘I love you Whitney.’ The hardest thing for me to do is come on this stage.” Brown then told the fans that their support for New Edition over the years was the only thing that allowed him to get through the show. Brown broke down several times through the show and left the stage near the end of the set when he appeared too shaken to perform. MTV News’ Sway and James Montgomery will be live from the Grammys red carpet all evening to get reactions from music’s biggest stars on the death of Whitney Houston. Watch reactions and remembrances at MTV.com. Share your condolences with Whitney’s family and friends on our Facebook page. Related Videos Whitney Houston: Life And Music Of An Icon Related Artists Whitney Houston Bobby Brown
‘She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman,’ Beyonce says in a statement to MTV News about Houston, who died Saturday in L.A. By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé, Jewel, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston perform on “Vh1 Divas” in 2003 Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images One day after pop music lost one of its icons and greatest voices, Whitney Houston , Beyonc
Bobby Brown’s band New Edition has released a statement to TMZ on the death of Whitney Houston . The band said they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of Whitney and said their thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family.” We reported earlier that an emotional Bobby Brown took the stage with New Edition in Mississippi hours after Whitney passed in Los Angeles. New Edition’s statement: “We are absolutely shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of our dear sister Whitney. As a group, we are extremely close; when one of us hurts, we all hurt. As much as we are in pain right now, we will continue to draw strength from God, as we support and comfort our brother Bobby, their daughter Bobbi-Christina and Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family today and always.” RELATED: Bobby Declares Love For Whitney On Stage [VIDEO] Whitney Houston’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina Rushed To Hospital Whitney Houston Found Underwater In Bathtub [UPDATE] Whitney Houston’s Last Interview [VIDEO] Whitney Houston Dead At 48 [BREAKING NEWS]
Bobby Brown’s band New Edition has released a statement to TMZ on the death of Whitney Houston . The band said they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of Whitney and said their thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family.” We reported earlier that an emotional Bobby Brown took the stage with New Edition in Mississippi hours after Whitney passed in Los Angeles. New Edition’s statement: “We are absolutely shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of our dear sister Whitney. As a group, we are extremely close; when one of us hurts, we all hurt. As much as we are in pain right now, we will continue to draw strength from God, as we support and comfort our brother Bobby, their daughter Bobbi-Christina and Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family today and always.” RELATED: Bobby Declares Love For Whitney On Stage [VIDEO] Whitney Houston’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina Rushed To Hospital Whitney Houston Found Underwater In Bathtub [UPDATE] Whitney Houston’s Last Interview [VIDEO] Whitney Houston Dead At 48 [BREAKING NEWS]
The Conservative political stars were shining at CPAC yesterday in Washington. If you were unable to be there, the folks at Talking Points Memo selected some representative moments that captured much of the mood from Friday’s events and packed them into a short video. Here is the TPM 100-second highlight reel from CPAC’s second day. H/T TPM.com Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 10/02/2012 23:35 Number of articles : 2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jeUINzHK9o Last Sunday, Madonna put on one of the greatest Super Bowl halftime spectacles in history — full of pageantry, elaborate sets, and runway ready costumes. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time — hoping and praying she wouldn’t revert to form and do something vulgar to embarrass herself and the ( more ) Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : HillBuzz Discovery Date : 12/02/2012 03:34 Number of articles : 2
The Grammy’s are tonight but let’s look back at some of the most controversial and WTF moments of the past awards! Besides the occasional surprise win, awards ceremony are usually unnecessarily long events where fans have to sit through hours of dull speeches before the good awards get handed out. With the 54th Grammy Awards taking place in L.A.’s Staples Center tonight, we decided put together some of our favorite Grammy moments, all of them full of drama in some way, naturally. Flick through our gallery to take a stroll through some of the awards’ most jaw-dropping moments…
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