Welcome to the Whitney Houston Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Whitney Houston.
Whitney Houston was found unresponsive in her hotel room in Beverly Hills,
California, and was pronounced dead. Her death was caused by drowning and the
effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, to John Russell Houston Jr. and Emily 'Cissy' Houston, a renowned gospel singer. Her early exposure to music through her family and church laid the foundation for her future career.
Signing with Arista Records
1981
At 19, Houston signed with Arista Records under the guidance of Clive Davis, who recognized her exceptional talent. This marked the beginning of her professional music career.
Debut Album Release
1985
Her self-titled debut album, "Whitney Houston", was released, becoming the best-selling debut album by a female artist. It included three number-one singles: 'Saving All My Love for You,' 'How Will I Know,' and 'Greatest Love of All.'
Second Album and Record-Breaking Success
1987
Her second album, "Whitney", was released, featuring hits like 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)' and 'So Emotional.' It became the first album by a female artist to have four consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Bodyguard and Marriage to Bobby Brown
1992
Houston starred in the film "The Bodyguard", and its soundtrack, featuring 'I Will Always Love You,' became the best-selling soundtrack of all time. She also married singer Bobby Brown, marking the start of a tumultuous relationship.
Acting Career and Soundtrack Success
1995-1996
She starred in "Waiting to Exhale" and "The Preacher's Wife", with their soundtracks achieving significant commercial success. The soundtrack for "The Preacher's Wife" became the best-selling gospel album of all time.
Comeback with 'I Look to You'
2009
After personal struggles, Houston released her seventh studio album, "I Look to You", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. She also embarked on the Nothing but Love World Tour, marking her return to the music scene.
Death and Legacy
February 11, 2012
Whitney Houston passed away in Beverly Hills, California, due to accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors. Her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards, and she was celebrated for her immense contributions to music and film.
Brief
Known For
Whitney Houston was a renowned American singer, actress, and film producer. She was known as 'the Voice' and was one of the most awarded and best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 220 million records worldwide. She is famous for her work in films like "The Bodyguard" and "Waiting to Exhale", as well as her iconic music career.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: August 9, 1963.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Death Date: February 11, 2012.
Death Place: Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Career
Current occupation: Singer, Actress, Film Producer.
Past occupations: Model, Background Vocalist.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and others.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Whitney Houston Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Whitney Houston.
Whitney Houston was found unresponsive in her hotel room in Beverly Hills,
California, and was pronounced dead. Her death was caused by drowning and the
effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, to John Russell Houston Jr. and Emily 'Cissy' Houston, a renowned gospel singer. Her early exposure to music through her family and church laid the foundation for her future career.
Signing with Arista Records
1981
At 19, Houston signed with Arista Records under the guidance of Clive Davis, who recognized her exceptional talent. This marked the beginning of her professional music career.
Debut Album Release
1985
Her self-titled debut album, "Whitney Houston", was released, becoming the best-selling debut album by a female artist. It included three number-one singles: 'Saving All My Love for You,' 'How Will I Know,' and 'Greatest Love of All.'
Second Album and Record-Breaking Success
1987
Her second album, "Whitney", was released, featuring hits like 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)' and 'So Emotional.' It became the first album by a female artist to have four consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Bodyguard and Marriage to Bobby Brown
1992
Houston starred in the film "The Bodyguard", and its soundtrack, featuring 'I Will Always Love You,' became the best-selling soundtrack of all time. She also married singer Bobby Brown, marking the start of a tumultuous relationship.
Acting Career and Soundtrack Success
1995-1996
She starred in "Waiting to Exhale" and "The Preacher's Wife", with their soundtracks achieving significant commercial success. The soundtrack for "The Preacher's Wife" became the best-selling gospel album of all time.
Comeback with 'I Look to You'
2009
After personal struggles, Houston released her seventh studio album, "I Look to You", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. She also embarked on the Nothing but Love World Tour, marking her return to the music scene.
Death and Legacy
February 11, 2012
Whitney Houston passed away in Beverly Hills, California, due to accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors. Her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards, and she was celebrated for her immense contributions to music and film.
Brief
Known For
Whitney Houston was a renowned American singer, actress, and film producer. She was known as 'the Voice' and was one of the most awarded and best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 220 million records worldwide. She is famous for her work in films like "The Bodyguard" and "Waiting to Exhale", as well as her iconic music career.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: August 9, 1963.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Death Date: February 11, 2012.
Death Place: Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Career
Current occupation: Singer, Actress, Film Producer.
Past occupations: Model, Background Vocalist.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and others.
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