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Happy Birthday Whitney Houston…

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Today would have been Whitney Houston’s 49th birthday, so in her honor TriStar Pictures is honoring her memory by encouraging folks to check out the trailer for her final film. “Sparkle” which will be released in theatres next Friday (August. 17.). I’ve already seen the film and it was a real tear jerker for me.

The film does includes a few moments that seem eerily prophetic, especially when Whitney says to these girls who play her daughters: “Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?” Houston’s character asks at one point.

Whitney Houston starring as the mom of three daughters who start a Motown girls’ group, was a bit unrealistic to me.

Houston’s character is a former singer wary of the perils of showbiz. She sings “His Eye is On the Sparrow,” which is sure to be a moving moment on the big screen and seems destined for an iTunes release as a single.

Happy Birthday Whitney Houston, 6 months after your death and you’re sorely missed!

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73 thoughts on “Happy Birthday Whitney Houston…”

  10. I wish I had appreciated Whitney more when she was alive. Now that she’s gone I realize how TRULY one-of-a-kind she was. Same for Phyllis Hyman. Just started listening to her and was blown away at how powerful and heartfelt her vocals were.

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  18. We celebrate two legendary musicians’ birthday this month. Both Whitney and MJ celebrate their birthdays in August. Whitney on August 9th and MJ August 29th. May their souls rest in perfect peace.

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    1. Whitney on August 9th and MJ August 29th. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
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      Yeha but today let’s let it be about Whitney. It’s her day.

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  21. Happy Birthday to Ms Whitney!!!
    Stay strong Bobbi Kristina.
    Whitney was such a great woman and she loved her daughter y’all!!!

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    1. she loved her daughter y’all!!!
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      to bad she didn’t love Bobbi Kristina enuff to live for her by chosing life not drugs.

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  23. RIP Whit…..one of the greatest to ever do it.
    Can’t believe we have to do this in 2012….I thought she’d live to be old and gray

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  25. Clock strikes upon the hour
    And the sun begins to fade
    Still enough time to figure out
    How to chase my blues away
    Ive done alright up till now
    Its the light of day that shows me how
    And when the night falls the loneliness calls

    Oh I wanna dance with somebody
    I wanna feel the heat with somebody
    Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
    With somebody who loves me
    Oh I wanna dance with somebody
    I wanna feel the heat with somebody
    Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
    With somebody who loves me

    Ive been in love and lost my senses
    Spinning through the town
    Sooner or later the fever ends
    And I wind up feeling down
    I need a man who’ll take a chance
    On a love that burns hot enough to last
    So when the night falls
    My lonely heart calls

    Oh I wanna dance with somebody
    I wanna feel the heat with somebody
    Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
    With somebody who loves me
    Oh I wanna dance with somebody
    I wanna feel the heat
    Yeah I wanna dance with somebody
    With somebody who loves me

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  28. That smile and that voice!
    Happy Birthday, Whitney!
    You are forever loved and will always be remembered.
    Rest in paradise!

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  29. I feel foolish wishing Whitney Houston a Happy Birthday It’s not like she’s here to read all the well wishes.

    I will simply say R.I.Paradise Whit 😦

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  30. If I
    Should stay
    I would only be in your way
    So I’ll go
    But I know
    I’ll think of you every step of
    the way

    And I…
    Will always
    Love you, oohh
    Will always
    Love you
    You
    My darling you
    Mmm-mm

    Bittersweet
    Memories
    That is all I’m taking with me
    So good-bye
    Please don’t cry
    We both know I’m not what you
    You need

    And I…
    Will always love you
    I…
    Will always love you
    You, ooh

    [Instrumental / Sax solo]

    I hope
    life treats you kind
    And I hope
    you have all you’ve dreamed of
    And I wish you joy
    and happiness
    But above all this
    I wish you love

    And I…
    Will always love you
    I…
    Will always love you
    [Repeat]

    I, I will always love
    You….
    You
    Darling I love you
    I’ll always
    I’ll always
    Love
    You..
    Oooh
    Ooohhh

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      3. I’ll wait for the dvd
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        Me too LuLu….I need to see the original first!!!!

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      4. I think I’m going to pass on seeing this movie. With the exception of Whitney, I think the acting would be sup-par to say the least. Plus they’ve change the story line so much…….no thank you:-(.

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      5. Hi ladies:
        No Felicia don’t want to give the movie away. I will say this though; it was written to suit Whitney. She def. Changed the script. Ok I’m not saying anything more.

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      8. I will say this though; it was written to suit Whitney. She def. Changed the script.
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        See that’s why I’m not anxious to see this movie. If the script was written around Whitney that means she made sure “her character” was an EX entertainer.

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      9. I will say this though; it was written to suit Whitney. She def. Changed the script.
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        See that’s why I’m not anxious to see this movie. If the script was written around Whitney that means she made sure “her character” was an EX entertainer.
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        in the original sparkle i believe their mama was a maid and saw how drugs and men was tearing them (the sisters) apart which is why she didn’t want them to pursue stardom.

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  36. The original sparkle wasn’t all that truth be told.
    I only wanna see Whitney though But I am not going to see it in theaters, I will see it on Blueray

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  38. Happy Birthday Whitney you will forever be missed.
    I loved the original Sparkle and saw it a million times and hope they did justice with the revamp. We’ll see.

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  53. Whitney was so gifted and talented….I still can’t believe she is gone. It makes me sad to even think about it. I watched VH1 Soul on Aug.9th, her bday. They were playing her videos and let me tell you I was just mesmerized how much of a talent and beauty she was. Simply gawjus!!!! Gone to Soon!!!

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