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<a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/whitney-houston-hologram-concert-tour-is-heading-to-vegas">Whitney Houston</a> fans are preparing for a new album from the late singer.According to <a href="https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/whitney-houston-gospel-album-rock-coming-march-24-97004450?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab">reports</a>, Houston’s latest album will be a gospel album called “I Go to the Rock: The Gospel of Whitney Houston.” This album will also correspond with a documentary TV and a DVD that will focus on the singer’s life. It will have six songs that were never released from as early as 1981. It is now available for pre-order and it will also include songs from the movies, “The Bodyguard”, “The Preacher’s Wife,” and “Sparkle.” The documentary is set to air on March 24th on UPtv and Aspire and the special will be hosted by CeCe Winans. The executor of Houston’s estate, Pat Houston, said that the project is a “testament of Whitney’s heart. Her love for gospel music permeates through every song with love, compassion, and conviction. To love Whitney is to love what she represents to all that love the gospel.” She continued and said, “I salute this project knowing that Whitney always stood on a solid rock for her love of gospel music.”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cocl48yuVCr/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Are you excited about this new Whitney Houston music?

Whitney Houston's Gospel Album To Be Posthumously Released

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<a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/bobby-brown-responds-to-the-remake-of-the-bodyguard/">Bobby Brown</a> is speaking out about the biopic about his late ex-wife, Whitney Houston. As the movie premieres in theaters today, (Friday, December 2nd), Brown claims that he was not involved in the production of the film. “I don’t know nothing about that movie,” he said while speaking to TMZ. Although the legendary singer made this claim, Clive Davis is assuring fans that this movie will show the “honest portrayal of Houston’s life.” The music executive worked with screenwriter Anthony McCarten to put the script together. “We wanted to tell the truth that not only was honest about the battles and struggles that Whitney was dealing with,” Davis said. “But also the truth about her musical achievement, her one-of-a-kind triumph and successes.”Fans got a chance to see the inside life of Brown and Houston in the reality Being Bobby Brown, as well various biopics of his own. In this new film, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, actor Ashton Sanders (Moonlight), will play the role of Brown. “I was pretty nervous to take on the part given, you know, everything it was going to be,” Sanders said. “I think we really created something beautiful that will be nostalgic, well-respected, and euphoric. It’s a beautiful film.”Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston for 14 years before calling it quits in 2007. Do you think that he should’ve been a part of this movie?

Bobby Brown Reveals He Had No Say In Whitney Houston's Biopic

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Whitney Houston’s loved ones are fighting to keep the late singer’s legacy alive.In doing so, her former manager and sister-in-law, Pat Houston said that she decided to sell the singer’s assets after her untimely death in 2012. During a recent interview, Pat talked about selling the assets as a way to skew the negativity that surrounded Houston and her tumultuous relationships.“With everything that’s going on right now, she’s still touching lives, and that’s what I want to do in a very positive way…She should be remembered by her music and the work that she’s done in the community, not by her relationships.” She continued, “And the fact that all these things are happening proves that. It’s a clear path without any distractions to make things continue to happen for her legacy.” According to reports, the “I Will Always Love You” singer’s estate was worth $14 million that would quadruple due to partnerships. The estate also includes publishing, name, likeness, brand and master recording revenue. Houston’s company, Primary Wave is also behind the upcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and has plans to release a perfume line, a partnership with MAC Cosmetics, and a book on Houston’s life.What are your thoughts on this?

Whitney Houston's Assets Sold By Former Manager

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<a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/tiffany-haddish-speaks-on-controversial-video-chris-rock-slams-will-smiths-apology/">The Rewind</a> with <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/iamjusnik/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jus Nik</a>, keeping you informed on everything that happened in the culture this week:<h2 id="h-monica">Monica:</h2>Is legendary R&B singer Monica dating 25 YO hip hop rapper Kodak Black? The two have the Internet talking after she celebrated her 42nd birthday, and Kodak was there. Monica posted a photo of a Maybach online and, in the caption, wrote, "On a date kinda nervous." In another picture, Monica showed a Birkin bag that Kodak seemingly purchased. They could be just friends, or it could be something more, what do you think?<h2 id="h-serena-williams">Serena Williams:</h2>In August, The NY Times reported Serena was retiring from tennis. At that time, she said she was "evolving away" from the sport, fans even gave her an emotional farewell at her last game, but Serena has no plans to leave the sport anytime soon. During a press conference in San Francisco, Serena said, "I am not retired. The chances (of a return) are very high. You can come to my house; I have a court." The 23-time Grand Slam champion said it feels weird not training for a competition. Serena's last game was in September during the US Open, she lost in the third round, but fans showered her with support.<h2 id="h-kanye-west">Kanye West:</h2>Kanye West is off the hook with one of his lawsuits. Last week, we reported George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, wanted to take legal action against Kanye for his false statements about Mr. Floyd's death. Philonise decided not to move forward with the lawsuit, and he simply wanted Kanye to stop spreading incorrect information about George. Mr. Floyd's daughter, Gianna, and her mother are still filing a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye.Kanye made more news this week when he was dropped by multiple major brands, including Foot Locker, Vogue, and Gap, due to his recent comments. Kanye addressed the over $ 2 billion loss with the companies; see his full remarks.<h2 id="h-will-smith">Will Smith:</h2>Will had his first public appearance since the Oscars slap and invited a few A-list celebs to watch a screening of his upcoming film, Emancipation. People like Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Tyler Perry, Russell Westbrook, and even Dave Chappelle showed support.Maybe Dave will be the one who could mend Chris & Will's friendship. He's said he supports both men. Emancipation hits theaters on Dec. 2. Check out the trailer.<h2 id="h-beyonce">Beyonce:</h2>Bey Hive, get ready! Beyonce confirms a 2023 'Renaissance' world tour. Over the weekend, the fifth annual Wearable Art Gala, founded by Tina Knowles, auctioned two concert tickets. According to reports, the ticket package was valued at $20,000. The final bid reportedly sold for $150,000.<h2 id="h-whitney-houston">Whitney Houston:</h2>The late great Whitney Houston is coming out with a fragrance. Her estate is releasing a scent inspired by her favorite perfumes, set to be released in November. Get all the details.

Monica Dating Kodak Black? Serena Walks Back Retirement, Will Smith Comes Out Of Hiding w/New Film

Fans will get another chance to see Whitney Houston on the big screen one more time. The Bodyguard is set to come back to theaters to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. The movie will play on Sunday, November 6th, and Wednesday, November 9th. Kymberli Frueh, SVP of Programming and Content Acquisitions for Trafalgar Releasing, said in a statement about the movie and the songs, “The Bodyguard’s story and songs are indelibly etched on the hearts of movie and music fans all around the globe.” She continued, “We are pleased to partner with Warner Bros. to bring this anniversary celebration to fans.” This announcement comes after we <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/whitney-houstons-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-official-trailer-has-been-released/">reported</a> that the trailer for the late singer’s biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody was released starring Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston.The tickets to see this film will go <a href="https://www.thebodyguard30.com/">on sale</a> on Wednesday Sept. 28th at 10 am.In the movie, Houston plays megastar, Rachel Marron, who is a target by one of her fans and is protected by former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, played by Kevin Costner. The two would end up falling in love throughout the process. Will you go see this movie again once it comes to theaters?

'The Bodyguard' Starring Whitney Houston To Return To Theaters To Celebrate 30 Anniversary

The moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. The trailer for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” has been released. Naomi Ackie will play the role of Houston and will tell the never before told story of the late singer. On the movie’s Twitter account they wrote, “The greatest voice of our time has an even greater story. Discover the Whitney Houston you never knew in I Wanna Dance with Somebody, exclusively in movie theaters this December.” Watch the trailer below. https://twitter.com/wannadancemovie/status/1570408468489687041?s=46&t=9Itish5KnhYfYaJpMVlxMwThe movie will be exclusively in theaters on December 21st.

Whitney Houston's \"I Wanna Dance With Somebody\" Official Trailer Has Been Released

Musician and actress Brandy Norwood is set to star in A24's The Front Room. This psychological horror film is directed by the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam Eggers.<h3>About A24</h3>A24 is a New York-based independent entertainment company that specializes in film and television production. This company is behind reputable projects such as Everything Everywhere All At Once, Uncut Gems, Midsommar, Lady Bird, HBO's Euphoria, and plenty more.For their new feature filmmaking debut, the Egger brothers adapted the screenplay with the same name from Susan Hill's "The Front Room." According to <a href="https://variety.com/2022/film/news/a24-front-room-brandy-eggers-brothers-1235349931/">Variety</a>, the film is based on a young, newly pregnant couple forced to take in an ailing stepmother who had been alienated from the family.As well as award-winning artist Brandy Norwood, the movie will feature actors Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff.<h3>The Eggers Brothers</h3>Max Eggers, one of the two brothers that are making the new movie, is well-known in the film community for writing the script for A24's The Lighthouse. This Best Cinematography-nominated movie starred Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Prior to this, Sam Eggers co-wrote the 2018 documentary, Olympia. This film was based on Olympia Dukakis's career.<h3>Brandy is excited!</h3>Brandy shared the good news on her Instagram. The 90's music icon posted a screenshot of Variety's article and wrote, "Can't wait for y'all to see this". She continued, "God you're Awesome!!!! I trust you with my entire life. Thank you for this amazing opportunity to work with this unbelievable cast, crew, and the studio everyone wants to work with, and of course my Eggers fam."Check out the IG post here.https://www.instagram.com/p/ChsMhVhuS0d/In addition to being a talented singer and songwriter, Brandy is no stranger to the film limelight. The artist made her first television debut in the 1993 sitcom Thea. Following this, the actress starred in her own sitcom, hand-picked by Whitney Houston to play Cinderella, and played a supporting role in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. By the 2010s, Brandy continued to work on set in different films, television series, and reality television.The Front Room still doesn't have a release date yet. However, we are eagerly waiting!

Brandy Stars In New Psychological Horror Film

The MTV Video Music Awards 2022 made it's return to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ!This year was hosted by Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj, and LL Cool J, the first time the show had multiple hosts since 1986. According to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/nicki-minaj-jack-harlow-ll-cool-j-2022-mtv-vmas-mcs-1235201557/">Hollywood Reporter</a>, the producers wanted "a more innovative and unique approach" to the traditional hosting gig.As this year's Video Vanguard Award recipient, Nicki Minaj took to the stage to perform a medley of hits including, "All Things Go", "Monster", "Beez in the Trap", "Chun-Li" and more.https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0ygZPA_Fc/?hl=enShortly after her outstanding performance, Minaj revisited the stage to accept her Vanguard Award. While accepting the lifetime achievement prize, Minaj shouted out her Barbz and thanked musicians who played a pivotal role in her career ascension.[anyclip-media thumbnail="undefined" playlistId="undefined" content="dW5kZWZpbmVk"][/anyclip-media]She also acknowledge the late pop icons, Whitney Houston and Micheal Jackson."I wrote this down, I don't know why y'all but this is what this was in my spirit to say, I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here", she said while reading from her phone."I wish that people understood what they meant and what they were going through. I wish people took mental health seriously even for the people who you think have the perfect lives."She also expressed similar sentiments about murdered rappers Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle, as well as Juice WRLD, who died following a drug overdose.Minaj's 22-month old son, Papa Bear, was the last but best inspiration she thanked in her speech."You guys are my babies but I have a new baby. His name is Papa Bear. And I love him. Papa Bear, Mommy loves you soooo much!"[ytp_video source="8w9VP4XOSsU"]

Nicki Minaj Honored Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson + More at VMAs

R&B legend Bobby Brown is opening up about his troubled childhood and revealed the encounter that he almost had with a priest. In his new documentary that is set to air on A&E, Brown opens up about the incident. He said, “When my mother was arrested, I was sent to temporary custody by social services which was supposed to be a religious place.” He continued, It was not a nice place to be as a child. One of the priests tried to molest me. He tried to touch my private parts. There was no penetration or anything. He touched my privates and I didn’t like that. I punched and kicked and punched some more until he got away from me; so I ran away from there as quickly as possible.” Brown added, “At the time, I was a young boy. I didn’t know what sexual boundaries were. I just knew I didn’t like being touched. Some things are hard to forget.”Bobby Brown’s documentary will air on Monday, May 30th at 8 pm on A&E. It will be followed by a 12-part docuseries Bobby Brown: Every Little Step that will air at 10 pm on Tuesdays. The singer will also go into detail about his previous relationships with Janet Jackson, Madonna, and his marriage to the late Whitney Houston.Will you be watching this documentary?

Bobby Brown Reveals He Was Molested By A Priest In New Documentary

On Sunday, Brandy sang the national anthem before the Los Angeles Rams played against the San Francisco 49ers at the SoFi Stadium.During her performance, the 42-year-old singer wore an white tracksuit similar to her idol’s Whitney Houston, during her 1991 performance of the national anthem as a special tribute.Social media was quick to notice and shared their reactions to Brandy’s outfit choice and her beautiful singing. See some of the posts below. https://twitter.com/ratherbebrandy/status/1487936944868929540?s=21https://twitter.com/aarxnjamal/status/1487952951922544640?s=21https://twitter.com/whitneystats/status/1487949447338369032?s=21https://twitter.com/katiefromtexas/status/1487933177129803786?s=21https://twitter.com/checktherhyme1_/status/1487933842413420545?s=21What are your thoughts on Brandy’s performance and tribute?

Social Media Reacts To Brandy's Performance Of The National Anthem + Her Tribute To Whitney Houston

Bobby Brown fans get ready for this one! It has been stated that a new documentary and docuseries about the singer’s life is in the works. Both projects are set to air on A&E Network as part of a two-night special. The documentary event is called Biography: Bobby Brown which is set to be centered on his life, starting with his childhood, growing up in Roxbury, Massachusetts, to his musical rise to fame, and his infamous marriage to the late Whitney Houston.A press release about the series stated, “In exclusive interviews, the R&B icon unveils his struggles with substance abuse, his marriage to Whitney Houston, and the devastating loss of Houston and his two children and his life as a devoted father and husband to Alicia Etheredge-Brown.” It went on to say, “Confronting his very personal yet very public struggles, Brown recounts what it was like to become a music phenomenon at such a young age in this tell-all documentary. In an effort to come to terms with his tumultuous past, Bobby, for the very first time, visits the gravesite of Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina and holds a deeply moving tribute in honor of Bobby Junior. The documentary includes interviews with Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Keith Sweat, Babyface, New Edition’s Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, and Johnny Gill, as well as his family, friends, and those who experienced this journey with him. Over the course of two nights, viewers will get to hear never-before-heard stories as they reflect on Bobby’s life both on and off stage.”In addition to the documentary, fans will also get a chance to see who Bobby Brown is now in a 12-part docuseries called Bobby Brown: Every Little Step. This series is set to focus on the singer’s struggles within the music business, the loss of his son, focusing on his physical health, and more. The documentary is set to air on Monday, May 30th, and Tuesday, May 31st while the first episode of the docuseries will begin to air on Tuesday, June 7th at 9 pm.

Bobby Brown To Get A New Documentary And Docuseries About His Life

Can you imagine what could’ve been if the world would’ve gotten that Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige duet? It has been reported that a potential duet between the legendary singers would have happened if it wasn’t turned down by Clive Davis. As <a href="https://www.bet.com/article/mvzi44/clive-davis-whitney-houston-mary-j-blige-duet-idea-rejected?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab">BET states</a>, Mary’s song “Don’t Waste Your Time” featuring the late Aretha Franklin, was originally supposed to have Whitney Houston on the song. Kirk Burrowes, Blige’s former manager said in an unpublished 2019 interview, “I wanted Mary to do a duet with Whitney Houston.” While revealing the news, Burrowes wanted to build his relationship with Davis during his time at Bad Boy Entertainment. Burrowes continued, “He had Whitney and Aretha Franklin, but what Clive did was cut the baby in half. So he set it up for me and Mary to do the Whitney duet on Diva Live, so I could get the Whitney duet that I wanted.”He added, “I was disappointed because Whitney and Mary at that time would have been, ‘Wow.’ But when he said, Ms. Aretha Franklin. I was like, ‘This is legendary. This is that moment to pass the baton.” Listen to the song below. https://youtu.be/GueF3vLfSwk

Say What! A Whitney Houston And Mary J. Blige Collaboration Was Turned Downed By Clive Davis

The remake of The Bodyguard is set to have a Latina actress. According to reports, screenwriter Matthew López said, “When Warner Bros. approached me about the idea, I quickly said I would but I wanted the protagonist to be Latina. They agreed to that.He continued, “It was important to me to use this opportunity to get Latin faces up on that screen and to get their stories told in a big way. Instead of focusing on an established star like the one Whitney Houston played, this is about a young Latina performer who has just become famous. It’s about how her life has changed because she is an overnight sensation. In the 21st century, that means she’s in immediate need of protection.”In the original movie, Whitney Houston played the lead role of the diva singer and Kevin Costner played the role of her bodyguard. Do you want to see a Latina actress play in The Bodyguard?

The Remake Of ‘The Bodyguard’ Is Set To Feature A Latina Actress

We recently reported that Warner Bros. was working on remaking the 1992 classic “The Bodyguard” that starred Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston.This news was received with mixed reviews, however Houston’s ex-husband, Bobby Brown is not here for the new idea. According to reports, Brown was asked if he heard the news about remaking the film, he replied, “Yeah, it’s a bad move.” At the moment casting for the movie has been confirmed, however names such as Cardi B. Channing Tatum, Tessa Thompson, and Chris Hemsworth have been dropped as possibilities for the film. Playwright Matthew Lopez, best known for his 2018 play The Inheritance is set to write the script for this new film. Do you think that they should continue with the remake of this movie or do you agree with Bobby Brown? Let us know in the comments.

Bobby Brown Responds To The Remake Of 'The BodyGuard'

This is taking things a bit too far. Hollywood is in talks about remaking the 1992 Whitney Houston classic “The BodyGuard.” It has been reported that the potential remake has yet to come up with a solid cast but names such as Cardi B, Tessa Thompson, and Channing Tatum, among others have come up. However, it is unclear if the movie will have any musical stars to play in the movie. The new script will be written by the Tony- nominated playwright, Matthew Lopez. The 1992 classic follows pop superstar Rachel Marron, played by Whitney Houston, and her bodyguard Frank Farmer, played by Kevin Costner. Farmer was hired to provide protection for Marron after a bomb exploded in her dressing room. The two would eventually fall in love as the movie progressed. This isn’t the first time that a sequel has been mentioned for the film. Back in 2012, Costner revealed that received a script for a potential part two. Do you feel that this movie needs to be remade or should they leave it alone?