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Ariana Grande Covers Whitney Houston [Video]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:05:04 +0000

Thanks to Auto-Tune, it's just about impossible to hear anyone singing anymore without wondering if they're actually as talented as they sound.

Ariana Grande has received some flattering vocal comparisons to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey lately, and while it's still too soon to say she deserves them, we can't fault her willingness to prove her pipes are real.

Bobby Brown & Wife Sue the National Enquirer for Falsely Reporting Affair With Whitney Houston

Nadine Graham — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:00:03 +0000

Bobby Brown has been pretty straight-laced over the past few years, despite his longtime inclination towards mischief and drama. Now, he’s in the middle of a mess he didn’t start and the New Edition singer isn’t standing for it. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Brown and his wifeÂ Alicia Etheredge-BrownÂ have filed a defamation lawsuit worth millions [...]

Remembering Whitney One Year Later

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:55:51 +0000

It was one year ago today (February 11, 2012) that we lost one of the greatest voices to ever hold a microphone in their hand. As I look back on the day that it happened, it really seems like just yesterday. It is really astonishing how time really moves with the quickness and how much [...]

First Anniversary of Whitney Houston's Death Marked With a Collection of Wax Figures [PHOTOS]

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:15:51 +0000

To mark the one-year anniversary of her passing, the late Whitney Houston joined the pantheon of stars immortalized in wax with not one but four wax versions of herself from different stages of her career.

Madame Tussaud's, where creepy versions of wax celebrities are made to take amusing pictures with tourists, unveiled the pieces in New York yesterday (Feb. 7).

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston Musical Headed to Las Vegas

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:15:14 +0000

Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston‘s respective music careers will be celebrated in a new Las Vegas musical called ‘The Man.’ The fictional show will detail the rise of the late pop icons through the eyes of a manager. The Sin City revue is being produced by Michael’s former management team of Mark Lamica, Quincy Krashna, [...]

Whitney Houston Was Murdered, According to Private Investigator

Jessica Sager — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:19:43 +0000

Just when the world was beginning to accept and move on from the death of pop legend Whitney Houston, new details about her passing are emerging — and they aren’t pretty. New reports suggest that the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer was actually murdered. Radar Online reports that private investigator Paul Huebl believes Houston [...]

All The Man/Woman That I Need-Remake Retake [VIDEO] [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:18:30 +0000

Today’s Bonus Beats Thursday Remake Retake is a very interesting one because the original title of the song was adjusted by one word so that it addressed a woman instead of a man. In 1990, Whitney Houston released “All The Man That I Need (recorded in 1982 by Sister Sledge as “All The Man I [...]

Listen to Whitney Houston's 'Never Give Up'

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:00:34 +0000

Whitney Houston continues to inspire people long after her untimely death on her new single, 'Never Give Up.' The uplifting tune, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, will appear on the greatest-hits collection, 'I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.'

The New Whitney Houston & R. Kelly Duet – "I Look To You"

Todd Anderson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:56:57 +0000

R. Kelly sung the song “I Look To You” at Whitney Houston’s Funeral and now his performance of the song has been coupled with Whitney Houston’s version of the song and made into a duet between Whitney & R.Kelly. R. Kelly wrote the song “I Look To You” which became the Title Song for Whitney [...]

Free Movie Mondays on WBLK!

Kole Porter — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:52:43 +0000

Each Monday 93.7 WBLK offers it’s listeners a chance to win FREE MOVIE PASSES!! It’s simple to win, just listen to WBLK each Monday from 10am – 8pm for your chance to win passes to the hottest new movies at any Regal Theatre in Metro Buffalo…!!

For The Love Of You" The "Bonus Beats Thursday Remake Retake" by Whitney Houston [VIDEO] [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:39:12 +0000

Today’s Bonus Beats Thursday Remake Retake features the birthday lady Whitney Houston, born this day in 1963, had she lived she would have 49 years of age. The song that she remade by the Isley Brothers was released in 1975 and was a top 10 hit on the R&B chart.

Top 10 Wealthiest R&B Artists — Do You Agree? [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:17:24 +0000

R&B magazine recently did its research on the 10 wealthiest R&B artists dead or alive. There are a couple of surprises in my opinion with one artist not making the list at all and the artist that made it to the number 10 position. 1. Mariah Carey – $500 Million 2. Beyoncé – $350 Million [...]

Whitney & Jordin Sparkle in new "Celebrate" Video [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:01:55 +0000

Here is the new video featuring Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks.

The song is from the new movie "Sparkle" starring the late Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston's Life Coming on Lifetime TV

Pat Ragin — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:03:24 +0000

Whitney Houston’s Life Coming on Lifetime TVwill be a 10 episode series, which will premiere later this year. The show will air on Lifetime and also include Houston’s cousin, Dionne Warwick; and gospel legend CeCe Winans. Read more.

Whitney Houston's Last Recording – "Celebrate" Feat. Jordin Sparks, Produced by R.Kelly [VIDEO]

Todd Anderson — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:57:37 +0000

This is Whitney Houston’s final recording. It’s from her also final film, “Sparkle” – a remake of the 1976 movie. The song is produced by R. Kelly. The movie, “Sparkle”, is set to be released August 17th. Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks play mother and daughter in the movie. ”Sparkle” is a movie about the rise of an [...]

Whitney Houston BMA Tribute (VIDEO)

Jazzy T — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:54:39 +0000

Last night Jordin Sparks and John Legend put on for the late great Whitney Houston. Video Inside. The legendary, Whitney Houston, was honored with the Billboard Millennium Award in a tribute performance by Jordin Sparks and John Legend. Prior to Legend’s performance of “Greatest Love of All” Whoopi Goldberg shared a few words on the [...]

Rev Winans Assaulted (VIDEO)

Jazzy T — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:42:00 +0000

A prominent Pastor/Actor was carjacked and assaulted Wednesday afternoon in Detroit. Four young black males escaped with his wallet, Rolex, cell phone and luxury SUV after ripping the Pastor’s pant off his body. Pastor Winans hosts a Sunday morning show in the Clear Channel Detroit building, where I also hosted a weekly radio show for 4 years. Every [...]

Bobby Brown Says 'I'm Not the Reason She's Gone' About Whitney Houston

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Bobby Brown sat down for his first interview since his ex-wife Whitney Houston‘s death with TODAY’s Matt Lauer. The full interview airs Wednesday (May 2) but preview quotes have been released and Brown proclaimed, “I’m not the reason she’s gone.” He is well aware that her fans and the media have long ascribed her drug [...]

New Edition Talk Love, Loss & Music [AUDIO]

Jazzy T — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:32:30 +0000

This Afternoon Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe (BBD) joined Jazzy T in the Afternoons for an exclusive interview about the New Edition Reunion Tour coming to Rochester, NY Sunday April 29th. If you missed it live on air, hear the entire interview inside. Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins talk about the road to [...]

The Go Getta Mix Celebrity Mix Up

ADRI V — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:41:08 +0000

In The Mix this week is Bobby Brown’s sister Leolah Brown. Leolah Brown decided to go on national TV to dish about the “real” reasons why Whitney Houston died. Leolah Brown states on the Dr. Drew show that Ray J is one of the reasons Whitney Houston died? From the interview Leolah did not seem [...]