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Happy Birthday, Whitney Houston!

Aug 9, 2006, 11:50 AM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Celebrity Birthdays, Music

104351__whitney_l Whitney Houston is 43 today, and what we're gonna do right here is go back -- way back -- to a time when Madonna herself slept in fear of the potent pipestress' power. So join me, if you'd be so kind, in a rousing sing-a-long of a celebratory ditty, sung to the tune of Whitney's 1985 smash, ''How Will I Know.'' (Click here if you need to brush up on the melody.) Okay then, on the count of three...

There's a girl I know, wears a big bow in her hair
It's not right, but okay, quite the poster-girl for D.A.R.E.
When she saved her love, we couldn't seem to get enough (uh-huh)
But these days, it's tragic, girlfriend's lookin' kinda rough

Ooh, hell to the no (Just Whitney was pallid)
Hell to the no
Hell to the no (But you give good ballads)
Hell to the no

Hell to the no, still we'll always love you
We say a prayer for lil' Bobbi K too
Say ''no more drama,'' it just can't be beat
Ask Mary J. 'cause she knows about these things

Hell to the no, your name is not Susan
Our love is yours at the heartbreak (hotel)
The Bodyguard's on 12 times a week
Can't change the channel, oh I'm such a freak!


Alice Dodge Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 02:54 PM EST


Hi

We are looking for Whitney's biggest fans to take part in a new BBC1 Saturday night talent show hosted by Graham Norton.
The show itself involves looking for the UK's best tribute act to perform in a slot in Legends nightclub in Las Vegas.
However, the fan's will be used as a way to eliminate our acts. No one is going to know who is most like Whitney than her fans.
Please contact me personally either by e-mail or on the number below I would love to have a chat with you.
Thanks again for all your help- it should be a really exciting show.
Alice
0208 222 4030

ARE YOU THE UK’S BIGGEST WHITNEY FAN?

DO YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT HER AND HER MUSIC?

If so, we want to hear from you!


We are currently developing a brand new, primetime TV series and want to hear from the UK’s biggest WHITNEY fan. For your chance to be involved, please send:

· a brief outline as to what qualifies you as a ‘superfan’
· a photograph
· your contact details


To: alice.dodge@ende

sHArHON18 Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY

LUV
SHARHON18

YaChica Thu, Aug 9, 2007 at 04:47 PM EST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIPPY... Love you gurl go and have fun. i can't wait for that next recode to come out. KEEP doing you babygirl. BEAUTIFUL DIVA...

YaChica Thu, Aug 9, 2007 at 04:44 PM EST

Oh my LORD Whitney Houston Look very well for her age, she look so beautiful. WOW.. I love her so much!!

Jimmy Fernandez-Gonzalez Thu, Aug 9, 2007 at 03:34 PM EST

I just want to wish a Very Happy Birhtday to Whitney from Venezuela Aug 9th 2007

prm Sat, May 19, 2007 at 08:45 AM EST

Hurry Back to CENTER STAGE Whitney!
You can do it!
Your voice is incomparible.

garith Thu, Aug 17, 2006 at 02:26 PM EST

i think whitney should do some more films. Acting is someting a lot of people dont talk about. this woman is so talented. Stilll today some comeback singer is still trying to act. . This Woman is an adventurer. she plays with her own notes, and when shes done we go, i never heart it like that before. Standing ovation!!!!

lets see, there is still broadway, she hasnt done broadway yet. this woman has options. i dont know who says she is broke,imbeciles. ur only broke if u have no skills or talent. and ur dumb! like half these people who write on here.

There is Vegas, She stilll could do her own show in vegas, Celine Dion Did it,

garith Thu, Aug 17, 2006 at 02:14 PM EST

hey whitney, i believe in u and me, i believe in love eternally, an like the river finds the sea, i believe u will find it to bounce back.
and by the way , i hear ur looking like Americas Next top model, these days, and for some very strong reason i believe. i had a feeling ur making changes for you new year. I know us leos are strong, and we have to fight for everything we want, nothing comes easy.I cant wait to see ur new pics. looking like an american idol. i know u can look like a million bucks just like that, ....at the snap of a finger.
i have so much faith in u, cause i know even though u have you faults, u still pray to the god i pray to.
...cant wait....to see and meet you, if it takes a lifetime.
can anybody picture whitney doing her own comeback reality show after this,
keisha Cole is doing one, i mean the New Whitney. Her in the studio, singing, making videos.
i can see her in a very sexy dance videos, with male exotic dancers, just throwing themselves at her, in a tasteful way. the new sexy mamma.
all i think about when i think of whitney is ssmiles, ear to ear, good things. and i know im not the only one thats undying love

garith Thu, Aug 17, 2006 at 02:04 PM EST

happy birthday whitney,ur so close to my heart, and prayer. today is your birthday, the 9th and tomorrrow is mine 10th. I feel as if i know waht your birthday wish is, only because i have the same wish. and i wish your wish come true. love always
Garith

kimmy Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 06:32 PM EST

Happy Birthday From One Of Your Youngest Fans!!!!!!!!! Love You Always And Your Music.

Joel Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 02:34 PM EST

Happy Birthday whintey i love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

Brian Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 06:18 AM EST

I would love to see Whitney make a comeback she needs to dump Bobby Brown first or is his Name Kevin Fedrline? I think they are the same person

Just Me Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 05:44 AM EST

Jason:
Bobby Brown did not ruin Whitney's life. She-according to her sister, was a closet drug-user. If a person does not quit drugs, in the long run things become out of control. She knew what Bobby was like when she married him. "Birds of a feather flock together." It is a travesty that she allowed herself to get into this type of life.

jason Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 01:06 AM EST

i trul feel bad for whitney. bobby ruined her life. i listened to "the bodyguard" soundtrack last week. boy, do i miss her voice. it's too bad, her voice was (is?) top notch

Leann Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 12:30 AM EST

whitney you are a waste! plus you will NEVER make a come back, pot and crack run in your veins along with bobbie. he ruined you and you let him. your child is suffering too, they should take her away from the both of you. pidy,pidy, your to studip

Nancy Walker Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 08:35 PM EST

It is hard to believe the condition Whitney is in these days. She was beautiful and her voice was flawless. She needs help like yesterday. I hope she takes the time to reflect on how she is wasting her life.

beb Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 08:21 PM EST

Woman needs a birthday haiku:

Dookie bubble dig
Tragedy personified
Crack is whack girfriend!

TuMadre Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 06:55 PM EST

OK.. LMAO!

I came in to work this evening cuz I forgot to do some stuff and decided to check Pop Watch.. soooooo glad I did!

That was the best, thank you for making me snort Iced tea through my nose on the keyboard. Now I can justify purchasing a better one! :)

p.s.
Michael, you are hot; if you weren't married already I'd ask you out.

Lorenzo Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 03:25 PM EST

Where did the green hair come from? Did Michael get drunk and make a bet with somebody or what? Dear God, that picture is awful but I still like you.

Lorenzo Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 03:21 PM EST

I agree with Ep Sato. It is very sad to see Whitney go from "I Will Always Love You" to "Hell To The Nah" and "KISS MY A$$!!!". I don't think she will ever make a comeback, no matter how many times BET make her perform at their annual award show. But today is a very happy occasion, so happy birthday to you "Miss" Whitney Houston. I put "Miss" because it's still my dream that she will leave Bobby Brown.

Oh and R&B is dead. Everything is either mixed with hip-hop or ripped off from other original, talented artist.

Lily Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 03:14 PM EST

I found a pic of Michael Sleezak. http://www.gayhealth.com/templates/1155154443714916020165/aboutus/authors?record=18&trycookie=1?record=18

Lorenzo Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 03:06 PM EST

Congratulations Michael, you've outdone yourself. Good Job.

ep sato Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 03:05 PM EST

I want to dance with
a singer who can handle
her dope, crack and booze

Not my best work to date. I loved Whitney in her earlier days. "So Emotional" (off the follow up album) was one of my personal favorites. By the time of the Bodyguard I had left R&B altogether, and it's been a shame to watch her downward spiral. I hope she makes at least one more comeback, hopefully outside of the reality tv realm.

sher Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 02:51 PM EST

Sweet birthday tribute, Michael! For more Whitney lyrical fun, you should play the game I learned from my neighbor. He substitutes the word "drugs" for "love" in all of her songs, giving you gems like "Saving All My Drugs For You," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody Who Drugs Me," and "You Give Good Drugs." (Blair, if you couldn't process invoices before this, your day is now officially toast.)

Maria Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 02:26 PM EST

Ed, you're right. Why isn't Slezak in pics? What's up with that?!?! I Love Whitney, and it's just sad that her life is falling apart. I'd Love for her to just be back Singing the way she used to. I remember that someone compared her singing to a Stativarius at one point! Oh how I Miss the Whitney Houston of yesteryear! Can anybody find that AT&T "Your True Voice" Commercial? There may be a Mariah, Celine, etc. (Don't get me wrong, I Love them Too!); but just Whitney just delivering a line, just gives you goosebumps. She makes you feel all the way down to the depth of one's soul. Oh God, how I Miss her! Please come back, Whitney! That would be a great Birthday present to yourself and your fans!

Blair Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 02:06 PM EST

Who is the Michael Slezak and why isn't he in pictures?

You are very witty, and I shouldn't be reading these things because I have invoices to process, but I am addicted to this thing...so good. Keep it up.

Ed Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 01:58 PM EST

haha, that was a good one michael. I do have to say that I miss WH. That's WH of the 80's!

"Couldn't we almost have it all, when love was all we had worth giving"...

"aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaaa" ...this one could be any whitney song of the 80's.

maya Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 01:51 PM EST

Slezak, you're the BEST!!! I miss Whitney. I was watching her sing the national anthem at a Superbowl (thanks Sports Guy and YouTube) a few years back and she was pretty phenomenal. It's almost too sad, really, to make fun of her at this point.

bma Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 01:50 PM EST

Will you please redo an MJ song for his birthday?!? "Beat It" perhaps?

Tara Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 01:39 PM EST

That was great!! Happy Birthday Whitney!!!!

daisyj Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 01:07 PM EST

I am in awe.

chickenlittlel Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST

Dont you think that Whitney Houston is kinda taking the same patht hat Billie Holiday took? Amazing vocalist and female singer, succumbs to drug use and rumors and personoal turmoil. Its all very sad. Yet true.

***Whitney Sings The Blues***

I heard that she does infact have brain cancer or a tumor growing. Its all really sad.

Stephanie Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST

Slezak that was fantastic. lol. Hou-stick turns 43. Happy b-day.

newbie Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 12:11 PM EST

You've outdone yourself again! Bravo!

dma69 Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST

Bravo. Let's hope that Miss Whitney finds her voice and the cojones to kick Bobby to the curb.

Joe C Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 11:33 AM EST

I've never been a big Whitney Houston fan(I do love One Moment in Time, Love will Save the Day, remember that last one from 88?) but I am rooting for her to pull out of the mess she's been in. Radio could use her voice again; she still sings better than anyone on the radio now not named Mariah, Alicia, or Christina.

Brandon Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 11:20 AM EST

Michael! Again, you are the man.

C Wed, Aug 9, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST

Thank you Slezak, that was the highlight of my day thus far. I almost liked it better than Paula Abdul's tribute featuring the melody from "Rush, Rush."


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