the monologue. “They think I’m collecting members of One Direction like Infinity Stones.
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Whitney Houston interview moments as part of a new special for CBS. Titled, it will chronicle the life and legacy of the music superstar and will air Saturday, April 2, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.The one-hour special will include lost performances and rare moments with Houston, alongside new interviews with those closest to her, including Dionne Warwick, Clive Davis, CeCe Winans, Monica and Kelly Price.
In addition, the special will explore new details about the days leading up to and following her death on Feb. 11, 2012. k comes as the world marks 10 years since her tragic passing.ET spoke with Monica earlier this year about Houston's influence over her and she broke down in tears.«The past 10 years is like 10 minutes or 10 days to me,» she said.
«When I think about Whitney, the first thing that I picture is her smile. It was something that, believe it or not, she never lost. No matter what was happening, her smile was the first thing you saw.
Even on a sad day, she would smile at you first… Selflessness, that was her.»Price, Whitney’s friend and frequent collaborator, also spoke to ET about the music legend's generosity. Two nights before her death, Houston joined Price on stage for an impromptu performance of “Jesus Loves Me,” which ended up being Houston's final performance.“She was a woman with a big heart," Price told ET of her late friend. «She loved people.»Price added, «When you say her name, speak well of her cause she’s not the sum total of her weaknesses or her mistakes.
the monologue. “They think I’m collecting members of One Direction like Infinity Stones.
READ MORE: Dolly Parton health: Singer's 'strained' body 'couldn't hold up'Aside from creating more than 40 top ten country albums, Dolly has also enjoyed success in the film industry. She earned $10million (£7. 6million) in the early Nineties from Whitney Houston's cover of the song 'I Will Always Love You.
“Hello Molly!: A Memoir,” and stopped by Howard Stern’s eponymous radio show Tuesday.Shannon collaborated with Houston — who died in 2012 at age 48 — on a “Saturday Night Live” sketch in the ’90s involving the former’s infamous Catholic schoolgirl character, Mary Katherine Gallagher.The “Wet Hot American Summer” actress described to the shock jock, 68, how the sketch involving Houston came to be.“Whitney was so nice. They’re like, she’s not going to be in the sketch. She’s not going to do it,” Shannon said.
Idris Elba was taking requests at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal wedding reception! The actor, who DJed the couple's 2018 event, spilled the beans about one of the songs the Duchess of Sussex asked to be played on her big day.Elba revealed on that Dr. Dre's 1999 hit song, «Still D.R.E.,» was «Meghan's choice,» and all of the guests «went off» when it was played. When asked about the song that got the royals on the dance floor, Elba said Whitney Houston's «I Wanna Dance With Somebody» was a crowd pleaser. «They went off on that tune,» Elba said. Earlier this week, Elba also spoke about DJing Meghan and Harry's wedding reception during an appearance on . «Did you get paid for that?» Kimmel asked Elba. «No, but it was my gift for my friends,» Elba noted.
Liane Dobson, who holds the listing with Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty, told The Post. Houston passed away at age 48 on February 11, 2012, when she was discovered unconscious in Suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in the bathtub. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office reported that Houston’s death was accidental and caused by drowning and the “effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.”
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorClive Davis doesn’t do anything by half, and his 90th birthday is no exception. Not only will there be a star-studded party tonight at Cipriani in Lower Manhattan, there’s a four-part music-and-interview series on Paramount Plus culled from last year’s virtual pre-Grammy galas; a Clive Davis Gallery with personal items from across his career at New York University’s Brooklyn location; an interview on the “Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg” podcast airing April 14; a talk at the 92 St.
Idris Elba is sharing some new details about his time DJ-ing for Meghan Markle!
Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion had a matching moment! During the 2022 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, the «Sweetest Pie» artists stepped onstage to present Olivia Rodrigo with the Best New Artist award while wearing matching Versace.The pair stunned in the same black dress and shiny leggings, with both woman accessorizing with oversized safety pins and chunky jewelry.The matching moment was a cute bit as Megan joked, «Not you stole my look!» Dua responded, «I was told I had the exclusive – I have to have a talk with Donatella.» After the women stepped onstage, Donatella Versace joined them to personalize each of their looks. The designer removed the bottom of Dua's dress, turning it into a mini-dress.
Grammy Awards are due to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, US. The event is regarded as one of the most prestigious nights in the music industry’s calendar, with this year’s nominees including the likes of Billie Eilish, ABBA, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. Stars who attend the glitzy occasion are known to put their best fashion foot forward on the red carpet, showcasing stunning, sartorial creations that will sometimes be remembered for years to come.
Idris Elba is reminiscing about what was arguably his highest-profile DJ gig, when he spun records at the star-studded reception following the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Winning the Best New Artist at the Grammys is one of the highest honors a performer can receive, but some observers have long believed that the trophy can be more of a curse than a blessing.
Kevin Costner can still recall the moment he and Whitney Houston truly connected as co-stars.The star walked the 2022 Oscars red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, alongside wife Christine Baumgartner, and the couple stopped to talk with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner about the milestone anniversary of his iconic romantic drama.Looking back at his time with Houston — who was only 29 when the film hit theaters in November 1992 — Costner recalled, «She was a really street-smart girl, she knew stuff.»«I knew she could handle the part but wasn't sure she could handle it,» Costner recalled. «There came a moment where she had to make a decision and I saw her trust me and we had that, from that moment on.»«That was my promise to her, that she'd look great and be great,» he added with a smile.
Jennifer Hudson’s ex-fiancé, David Otunga, is selling her engagement ring. The former professional wrestler has listed the sparkler on the website IDoNowIDont.com, which specializes in reselling jewelry.In a statement to ET, Mara Opperman, co-founder of IDoNowIDont.com, confirmed the sale. «IDoNowIDont.com is selling Jennifer Hudson's former engagement ring,” Opperman said.
Chris Willman Music WriterAs the Grammys return as a big-scale live event this year, so is the tradition of filming a tribute to a superstar musician in the days following the awards show, with the 2022 honoree being Paul Simon, who’ll be saluted by an all-star cast at L.A.’s Pantages Theatre.“Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon” will be filmed April 6, three days after the Grammys, with a CBS air date to be determined for later in the year. Ken Ehrlich is reprising the role he’s had in the past as the annual salute’s executive producer.Among the performers booked for the tribute are Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Rhiannon Giddens, Brad Paisley, Angélique Kidjo, Little Big Town, Billy Porter, Trombone Shorty, Shaggy, Take 6 and Irma Thomas.
the day after Whitney Houston died.“It was just an unbelievable time,” the New York hip-hop icon told The Post. “Ken [Ehrlich, longtime Grammys producer,] was like, ‘What do we do?’ And I just said, ‘Let’s say a prayer. Let’s address the elephant in the room … and embrace the crowd so that they feel the love and they can kind of take that weight off their shoulders.