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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
The latest stories on Whitney Houston, American singer and actress, including celebrity, film and music news.
Born
9 Aug 1963
Industry
Entertainment, Music
Job Title
Singer
Clive Davis at the pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills, California in 2024. Photo: Reuters
Obituaries

Legendary American music mogul Clive Davis dead at 94

‘The man with the golden ear’ leaves behind a profound legacy spanning rock, pop and hip-hop.

Music

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal

American cinema

Superhero movies out, music biopics of singers like Britney Spears in

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Celebrity children

Meet Suri Cruise’s musician boyfriend Toby Cohen, who just took her to prom

Suri Cruise, the daughter of Mission: Impossible actor Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, just attended senior prom with her boyfriend Toby Cohen – so what do we know about him?

Meet the man who just took Suri Cruise to prom – young musician Toby Cohen. Photos: @suricruisekatieholmes/Instagram, @TobyCohenMusic/TikTok
Fame and celebrity

Who is Eden Golan, the controversial Israeli Eurovision singer who came 5th?

Israel’s Golan finished in a respectable 5th place at this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest, despite pushback – so what do we know about the talented 20-year-old?

Horoscopes

Chinese horoscopes: will March 2024 Fire Rabbit month be lucky for you?

The second month of the Chinese calendar and Wood Dragon year 2024 is represented by the Rabbit, whose representatives include Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Lionel Messi and Albert Einstein

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Icons and Influencers

Where is Wendy Williams, the controversial former TV host, now?

Lifetime’s Where is Wendy Williams documentary is set for release on February 24 – so where has the controversial daytime TV presenter been?

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After giving up her famous daytime talkshow, Wendy Williams will reappear this month in a revealing documentary about her recent struggles. Photo: @therealwendywilliamsonline/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

8 richest Mickey Mouse Club OG cast members – net worths, ranked

These former Mouseketeers grew up together on set and went on to make millions in their respective careers – so who’s the richest performer to come out of the show, and where are they today?

Hong Kong entertainment

Hong Kong pop star Coco Lee laid to rest in central China’s Wuhan

The singer’s ashes are buried in private ceremony at famous mausoleum in her mother’s hometown, but fans are invited to attend exhibition on her life and career.

Fame and celebrity

‘We’re all drowning’: how the Hollywood strike is affecting styling jobs

Hollywood has been shut down for the past few months as the WGA and Sag-Aftra remain on strike – so how has it affected the ‘glam squad’ jobs? We spoke to costume designers and stylists to find out

Hollywood’s writers’ strike has affected thousands of people in ancillary jobs, like costume designers and make-up artists, such as those who got Stephanie Hsu glammed up for the Oscars in March. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Beyoncé’s astronomical career, in numbers – from albums to tour millions

Queen Bey’s career is thriving and showing no signs of slowing down – as her Renaissance World Tour continues, we take a look at her prolific life in the limelight, in numbers

Beyoncé has enjoyed a hugely successful music career over the years – so how much cash has she raked in? Photo: @rokaelbeauty/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Fans confront late Hong Kong singer Coco Lee’s husband at crematorium

Fans surround Canadian businessman at Cape Collinson Crematorium, with some yelling ‘you have no conscience’.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 famous Hongkongers you didn’t know have Filipino roots

From actresses T.V. Carpio and Klariza Clayton to Cantopop singers Janice and Jill Vidal, these 7 Hongkongers of Filipino descent are charting their own paths

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong bids farewell to trailblazing Chinese singer Coco Lee

Tributes flow from eldest sister Nancy Lee, singer Elva Hsiao, schoolmates and others including Cantopop legend Andy Lau at funeral home in North Point.

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Family and friends paid their respects to Coco Lee in an afternoon ceremony, and members of the public took part in an evening one. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Coco Lee never wanted to be a star, ‘I was shy’ — from the archive

In Coco Lee’s first interview with the Post, she spoke of how she wanted to be a surgeon not a star.

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Coco Lee at MTV Music Honors 1999. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

A look back at Coco Lee: from her first taste of fame to singing at the Oscars

Following the death of Hong Kong pop star Coco Lee at age 48, we look at some of her career and life highlights, including singing ‘A Love Before Time’ at the Oscars and marrying billionaire Bruce Rockowitz.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Hong Kong diva Coco Lee dies; ‘her rays of light will last forever,’ sisters say

Sisters announced in Facebook post that Coco Lee died on Wednesday after being in a coma since the weekend.

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Fame and celebrity

Love after Ike: who is Tina Turner’s widower Erwin Bach?

Legendary singer Tina Turner passed away on May 24 and while the world mourns her death, we’re also curious about the man who was her partner for more than 30 years …

The love story between the late Tina Turner and Erwin Bach is unconventional but deeply moving. Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity style

How Kerry Washington channelled Whitney Houston on the red carpet

The Scandal star turned heads on the red carpet by rewearing an iconic red Marc Bouwer dress that the ‘I Have Nothing’ hitmaker first donned in 1996

Fame and celebrity

Everything you need to know about the Kate Moss biopic, Moss & Freud

Kate Moss is set to produce her biopic Moss & Freud, which tells the story of her iconic portrait by Lucian Freud – here’s what you need to know about the cast, plot … and her beloved tattoo

Fame and celebrity

Janet Jackson’s fashion evolution from sexy siren to style icon

It’s now the era of ‘high-fashion Janet Jackson’ with the pop star even winning Harlem’s Front Row x LVMH’s Icon of the Year – let’s take a look back at how she got to this stylish point

Janet Jackson’s style has changed drastically over the years. Photos: @janetjackson/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

How does NBA legend Michael Jordan spend his US$1.7 billion net worth?

Considered the greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan has built up a series of businesses and a net worth of US$1.7 billion since retirement – so how does he spend it?

How does former NBA legend Michael Jordan spend his US$1.7 billion net worth? Photo: @michael_jordann_/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Lily Collins’ life-change cut – and 5 other celebrity hair transformations

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins got a life-change cut and so did Jason Momoa, Doja Cat, Demi Lovato, JoJo Siwa and Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland – but why?

Fame and celebrity

Timothée Chalamet on love, loss and isolation in Bones and All – interview

After meaty roles in Dune and Little Women, the versatile Timothée Chalamet sinks his teeth into playing a cannibal in Bones and All – and says it’s just the kind of story he wants to tell …

Fashion

How high jewellery is becoming more sustainable and ethical

Waste not, want not: jewellery brands are responding with new alternatives as sustainability concerns grow, from Tiffany & Co.’s recycled gold to Boucheron’s asbestos-derived fillers

Boucheron just unveiled its Jack de Boucheron Ultime line, which incorporates Cofalit, a material produced from – that’s right – asbestos. Photo: Boucheron
Fame and celebrity

Where is Bobby Brown today, and what has he said about the Whitney biopic?

After losing two of his children and his ex-wife Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown is now sober and remarried – but Houston’s family didn’t consult him in the making of her new biopic

Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston were married for 15 years before divorcing. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

How did Whitney Houston lose the fortune she made in the 80s and 90s?

Her US$250 million net worth from her music empire crumbled and the I Wanna Dance with Somebody icon owed money over property and even asked friends for cash

American cinema

Review | I Wanna Dance with Somebody: respectable Whitney Houston biopic

Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody, starring Naomi Ackie, tells the story of her roller- coaster life as the biggest black artist of all time.

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