ITP V.012: ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON

Amy Winehouse's father accepting Amy's Grammy win comments on Whitney Houston, Etta James: "There's a beautiful girl band in heaven."



Pop diva Whitney Houston passed away in a Beverly Hills, LA hotel around 4pm PST. Known for her soaring gospel influenced vocals, Houston endured a rocky drug induced marriage to NEW EDITION and r and b vocalist BOBBY BROWN and has sold millions of albums worldwide. Known for power pop ballads ("I will always love you") and a genetic disposition to great, gospel influenced vox (Whitney's mom gospel/soul singer Sissy Houston), Whitney Houston's drug haze negatively impacted her career until rehab and a 2009 platinum selling come back release.

Whitney Houston returned to rehab as recently as 2011..

Whitney Houston's body was found in her hotel rooms bathtub, as her cause of death, while still be investigated is rumored to be a drowning, prescription Zanax, but no illegal drugs were found on the scene.

Whitney Houston's and Bobby Brown's daughter Bobbi Christinia, was hospitalized twice within the 24 hours of her moms death regarding anxiety, alcohol and prescription anxiety meds.

Whitney Houston's inspirational 1991 SUPER BOWL performance of the U.S. national anthem, while pre recorded and lip synced was timely as the U.S. was in the middle of the Persian Gulf war. Controversy surrounded the issue of Whitney Houston's lip synced/pre recorded performance of the U.S. National anthem as TV Network NBC mandated that all performers pre record their rendition of the National Anthem as Garth Brooks refused and Jon Bon Jovi stepped in.

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Whitney Houston died on the eve of the U.S. GRAMMY AWARDS at 48.

UPDATE 5:18 AM EST: FROM DIGITAL SPY.COM:
Whitney Houston possibly drowned in the bathtub, early reports have indicated.

The singer passed away on Saturday (February 11) in her room at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where she was preparing for Clive Davis's pre-Grammy gala in Los Angeles.





No illegal drugs have been found at the scene, but prescription drugs were discovered in the room, TMZ reports.

Houston's body has since been removed from the bathtub and taken for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Beverly Hills police officers, who are said to be still searching the room, found various pill bottles but no evidence that the star had been drinking alcohol.

Tributes have poured in since the news of Houston's death, with Mariah Carey saying she's "heartbroken and in tears".

ITP V.012 EDITORS NOTE:
It's been a very weird week. Regarding the SUPER BOWL "dead mic" policy (NBC), let Whitney have the mic, I'm sure she can pull off our National Anthem live. Houston's death on the eve of the U.S. Grammy's will cast a tragic, morbid shadow over the event, sure to be a Houston tribute considering the timing.



FROM ROLLING STONE:
While the autopsy results have not yet been released, reports are coming out that Whitney Houston may have drowned in her hotel bathtub.

TMZ is reporting that Houston was found in the tub with her face below the water’s surface. Sources said Houston’s hairdresser had gone to check on the singer after becoming concerned that she had been in the bathroom for more than an hour. The body’s position suggested that Houston slid down the back of the tub into the water.

One of Houston's bodyguards reportedly pulled Houston out of the tub and attempted CPR before the paramedics arrived. Houston was declared dead at 3:55 p.m.

There are reports that Houston was known to be taking Xanax and other prescription sedatives, which, combined with alcohol, may have caused her to lose consciousness in the bathtub.



Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/whitney-houston-may-have-drowned-20120212#ixzz1mDI2Lzh0


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FROM NEW EDITION (WHITNEY HOUSTON EX HUSBAND's BAND):

- Bobby Brown and New Edition have released the following statement on the passing of Whitney Houston…

"We are absolutely shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of our dear sister Whitney. As a group, we are extremely close; when one of us hurts, we all hurt.

As much as we are in pain right now, we will continue to draw strength from God, as we support and comfort our brother Bobby, their daughter Bobbi-Christina and Whitney's mother Cissy Houston. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Brown-Houston family today and always."

As previously reported, Brown and New Edition have a concert tonight in Mississippi. Brown was fighting off crying fits, but he and the group were going to perform as planned.
“I would like to say, I love you Whitney,” Brown reportedly told attendees. “The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage.”

FROM MORBID ANGEL:Deeply saddened with the news of the death of Whitney Houston....RIP..!!

FROM ALL SHALL PERISH: RIP Whitney Houston.
FROM GEORGE TAKEI: RIP, Whitney Houston. We will always love you.

FROM ARETHA FRANKLIN:
"I just can't talk about it now. It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen. My heart goes out to Cissy (Houston's mother), her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby (Brown)."

FROM SEBASTIAN BACH (SKID ROW):
"This is hitting me hard. I used to sing ALL of Whitney Houston's songs all the time. I absolutely loved her voice. I practiced along to her songs countless times and her music affects me deeply.

"I cannot believe how temporary life is. How fragile music is. Everything you know, everything you hold dear can be ripped away at a moment's notice and you won't even see it coming.

"I always figured Whitney would record another record that would blow us all away. So sad that was not meant to be.

"48 years old? Ugh. It makes me sick. Such a loss.

"RIP, Whitney Houston.

"My condolences to my friend Bobby Brown and his children."

FROM BRET MICHAELS (POISON):
"My deepest condolences to Whitney Houston's family and friends.

"I first met Whitney when we were in Rome on tour. I couldn't sleep so I went down to the lobby. There she was sitting on the couch reading a book. Apparently she couldn't sleep either. We sat and hung out chatting for quite a while. She was awesome.

"Over the years, we ran into each other at several other events, the most memorable being when we were performing in Rio for the Hollywood Rocks festival. I happened to walk up to my room from the pool where a bunch of us had been sitting and saw the news about the Northridge earthquake. I remember telling her, the guys from AEROSMITH and others about the news...

"Again... what a great person with a great voice and amazing talent. She will be missed."


FROM CHERIE CURRIE (RUNAWAYS):
I am truly saddened this morning upon hearing of Whitney Houston's death. Her song 'The Greatest Love Of All' was so inspiring for me and many others in the mid-80s when we were battling our demons. It gave us strength and perspective. I loved her. My sadness gives way to anger because I know what caused her death. It almost took mine back then, but by the grace of God I'm still here. I would never have believed that the woman that gave so many hope with that voice and songs would lose the fight she helped so many to win.

"RIP, Whitney.

"What a talent. What a tragedy. You will be sorely missed.


MORE WHINTNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTES:

FROM Russell Simmons:
"My thoughts and prayers are with her beautiful child and her entire family. This is a tough time for the entire music community, as we all loved Whitney. May she rest in peace and may we all dance with somebody tonight."

FROM Barry Manilow:
"My heart goes out to her family, to Clive (Davis, Houston's mentor), and to everyone who knew and loved this amazingly talented and beautiful artist. I will always love her."

FROM Christina Aguilera:
"Whitney's voice was so special to me. Her notes soared to places most singers dream of reaching. She will be missed."

FROM Kelly Rowland:
"I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers and performers of all time and such a huge influence on me."

FROM Mariah Carey:
"Heartbroken and in tears ... My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."
Smokey Robinson:
"I've known Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her."

FROM Gloria Estefan:
"Sending prayers of peace and solace to her family, friends & fans! Such a loss! Whitney was always so sweet to me! Was rooting for her through her struggles! Such a shame ... I'm truly saddened by this news!"


FROM Simon Cowell:
"You're going to remember where you were when you heard the news. It's that significant. She was undoubtedly one of the greatest superstars of all time. One of the greatest voices in our lifetime we're likely ever to hear. And to hear this news, it really, really, really upset me. It really has."

FROM Quincy Jones:
"I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney's passing. Ashford & Simpson first made me aware of Whitney when she was just 16, and I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly."

FROM Paul Schaeffer:
"What a voice. What a beauty. What an actress. She had everything and she made us all feel so good when we heard her."

FROM Britney Spears:
"I was the biggest fan of hers. She influenced me so much. She sent so much love out to the world and she was an inspiration for so many people, and we're there with her."

FROM Michelle Williams, of Destiny's Child:
"Whitney was my musical hero ... the reason why I wanted to sing. I will never forget the voice."

FROM Bruno Mars:
"This is terrible news. I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney. I hate this feeling."

FROM Jessica Simpson:
"I found my voice singing Whitney Houston's music. Today I lost my idol."

FROM Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records:
"Whitney Houston was not only an amazing artist but also a beautiful person. She was so smart and her knowledge and appreciation for the musical art form was remarkable. Every time we would see each other, we always had wonderful conversations about life and the business."

FROM Cee-Lo Green:
"R.I.P. Sister WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!!! We will always love you."

FROM Ricky Martin:
"RIP Whitney Houston. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends. Fly Whitney Fly."

FROM Nicki Minaj:
"Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time."

FROM Dolly Parton:
"Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'"

FROM Kenny Lattimore, R&B singer:
"Whitney Houston, the singers' singer and voice that inspired the world. Many emulated, but there is only one Whitney."

FROM Marc Anthony:
"I can't believe it ...Rest in Peace Whitney. Descanses."

FROM Deborah Cox:
"I am deeply saddened and touched to the core of this news of my musical mentor Whitney Houston. I'll always love you. xo"

FROM Star Jones:
"I can't watch any more news. It's too painful when a sister-friend passes; don't want analysis ... want reflection. RIP #Whitney."

FROM Magic Johnson:
"R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Our prayers go out to Bobbi Kristina and her family."

FROM Nick Lachey:
"How tragic to hear about Whitney Houston's passing. Such a shame. She had one of the most iconic voices of my lifetime."

FROM Clay Aiken:
"RIP Whitney Houston. The soundtrack of so many lives. I'm sure heaven reverberates (to)nite with the sound of (your) voice. It always was angelic."

FROM T.D. Jakes, producer of "Sparkle," Houston's yet-to-be-released last movie:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of Whitney Houston, whom we were blessed to have just completed work with on the remake of the film "Sparkle." ... At the apex of her career, Whitney had no peer, with a voice that shaped a generation."

FROM NEW JERSEY Gov. Chris Christie:
"Whitney Houston was a true New Jersey treasure. Her terribly premature death is an awful loss for her family and the incredible New Jersey musical family. Her soaring talent put her in the pantheon of great New Jersey musical talents like Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen."

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- RIP Whitney