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Brandy keeps on putting out hot music this era with brand new music in the form of R’n’B falvoured track WIldest Dreams produced by Sean Garrett and Tha Business. Wildest Dreams will serve as the official second single released in support of current project 2/11 expected November 2012.
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Brandy returns with new single Put It Down featuring Chris Brown, the colourful new video is directed by Hype Williams. Brandy manages to keep her sound contemporary whilst staying true to her original r’n’b sound, combining a blend of fresh look, tight choreography, effortless vocal and hot production. If Brandy echos these themes throughout her new eagerly anticipated album titled 2/11, then her signature unrivalled Grammy award winning songwriting capability in addition to the above will makes this album a must buy. Watch the full video below.
Check out Brandy’s debut performance of Put It Down live from The Howard Theatre, Washington DC. Put It Down is the lead single from the hot new Album 2/11 released in October 2011.
Put It Down Is now available on itunes.
A trailer for Sparkle emerge not too long ago which features Whitney Houston’s final film performance. Sparkle marks Houston’s return to the big screen after a 16-year hiatus, her first starring role in a film released in theaters since she co-starred with Denzel Washington in The Preacher’s Wife in 1996. It will also be her last. Houston died February 11th at age 48 in her Beverly Hills hotel room. Sparkle stars Jordin Sparks as Sparkle Williams, one of three sisters from Detroit struggling with fame as a singing group in the Sixties. Houston plays the women’s mother, who had her own unpleasant experience with the music industry, and she is seen in the trailer warning her kids of its dangers. Cee Lo Green, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter and Amari Hardwick co-star. Watch the Sparkle trailer below.
Props to Rolling Stone
Whitney Houston was be laid to rest today at an invitation-only funeral in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Ms Houston’s family and friends were gathered at New Hope Baptist Church, where she grew up, to celebrate the life of the legendary singer know as the voice (Whitney Houston).
Invited guests include Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, L.A. Reid, Clive Davis, Brandy, Ray J, and Kevin Costner with confirmed musical tributes by Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly, Kim Burrell, BeBe Winans, and more.
Watch the highlights from the live stream of the memorial service below – a celebration of life and the perfect tribute, soulful and excellent.
Whitney Houston will be laid to rest today at an invitation-only funeral in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Ms Houston’s family and friends will gather at New Hope Baptist Church, where she grew up, to celebrate the life of the Whitney Houston.
Invited guests include Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, Clive Davis, Brandy, Ray J, and Kevin Costner with confirmed musical tributes by Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly, Kim Burrell, BeBe Winans, and more.
Watch the live stream of the memorial service below – a celebration of life.
Fantasia spoke about Whitney’s passing at her concert in Chicago February 14, 2012. Having also had her fair share of ups and downs following rumours that Fantasia Barrino was reportedly having an affair with a married man Antwaun Cook in August 2010, Fantasia was allegedly hospitalised in late August after attempting to commit suicide and later in the year announced that she was pregnant. American Idol Singer Fantasia who also started singing at a young age hailing from a church background is currently drama free and spoke during her Valentines Day performance about Whitney Houston and the curses that fame can bring. Watch the video below.
Sony Music Entertainment has issued the following statement regarding Whitney Houston:
“Whitney Houston was an icon and a once-in-a-lifetime talent who inspired a generation of singers and brought joy to millions of fans around the world. She had a voice of unmatched beauty and power that changed music forever, and she leaves behind an indelible legacy of timeless songs that will never be forgotten. She also was an important member of the Sony Music family who spent her storied recording career with Arista Records. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to her daughter and her entire family.”
“Wendy Williams shares her thoughts and feelings about the passing of Whitney Houston and reveals why she always felt a strong personal connection to the music icon and legend.”
Check out the audio for when Whitney Met Wendy on radio in 2003 below.
As news of Whitney Houston’s death made headlines this past Week-end. Jennifer Hudson, paid homage to the music icon. An emotional Jennifer Hudson took the stage for the most beautiful, amazing, powerful pGrammy performance Legend. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” the worldwide hit single from “The Bodyguard” Soundtrack. As Jennifer Hudson beautifully Sang.
“Whitney we Love You”