Whitney Houston

[Alpe d'Huez]

...has apparently died. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/art ... 20c2c17762]Associated Press reporting.[/url]

 

[Rouetheday]

"I know it was you, Bobby B.!!!" (with apologies to Maya Rudolph)

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

sad news.
if that link did not work try this
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-15565063

 

[Spare Tyre]

Yep, seems to be true. Just reported on major news outlets here in Australia.

ETA: Sad news, and I feel a bit stunned by it, despite the fact she has so clearly been off the rails for some time. An amazing talent.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Just read the msnbc news....no details of how or where...

 

[Jeanne]

Just read the msnbc news....no details of how or where...

I just read she died in her hotel room in Beverly Hills, but it's not clear yet how she died.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I just read she died in her hotel room in Beverly Hills, but it's not clear yet how she died.

UNfortunately those details and her rumoured drug addiction do make you think that she may have overdosed on something...sad really.

 

[Jeanne]

UNfortunately those details and her rumoured drug addiction do make you think that she may have overdosed on something...sad really.

That is true. Somewhere it was said she might have drowned in the bathtub. But in the same article they say she was found lying on the floor, which doesn't really make sense. Should stop reading that stuff.

What a shock

 

[ElChingon]

We should probably move this to the Clinic.

 

[Spare Tyre]

We should probably move this to the Clinic.

Hardly performance enhancing though.

 

[veganrob]

This is sad. She had an incredible voice. Tortured soul though. RIP

 

[Master50]

She had the voice of an angel but a demon on her shoulders. We so often think that money and fame are the answer to happiness but it clearly was little comfort or security to her. She certainly had all the help and support that could be offered but she still couldn't cope with her life. A sad ending.

 

[JA.Tri]

Vale Whitney


Shocked!

At her best (or close to) she had a magnificent voice. While put in the pop star box...her voice offered so much more than that...truly a "talent".

A friend reported on her concert of last year...Indicating that while her voice was not stupendous and needed resting after each pair of songs or so...it was still a spectacular show.

I am saddened at our loss...

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Someone died. That´s bad, sure. But feeling pity or mourning? Hell no. Another non role model is dead. I hope the kids understand that there is nothing to admire the rich who waste money for drugs and degenerate lifestyles...

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Well, it's certainly a cautionary tale. Even if she didn't overdose, her background is anything but that of a role model, the last two decades of her life associated with addiction, and a rather sordid lifestyle. Maybe it is more of a waste, but it's still sad.

 

[TexPat]

Sad for sure. Still, she had to be one of the most annoying singers ever. Reminds me of some very hard to tolerate neighbours I had back when the soundtrack to The Bodyguard was unleashed on the public. Her contribution to the album was played over and over all day long by them, which nearly drove me over the edge.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Sad for sure. Still, she had to be one of the most annoying singers ever. Reminds me of some very hard to tolerate neighbours I had back when the soundtrack to The Bodyguard was unleashed on the public. Her contribution to the album was played over and over all day long by them, which nearly drove me over the edge.

Now ifeel real sad (for you). I know that feeling. I have a neighbor who plays german rap (way worse than US-Rap) almost every day. It drives me crazy. My only defense is hitting back with some good old loud heavy metal like "kill´em all" of Metallica.

Well, it's certainly a cautionary tale. Even if she didn't overdose, her background is anything but that of a role model, the last two decades of her life associated with addiction, and a rather sordid lifestyle. Maybe it is more of a waste, but it's still sad.

As usual, i do agree.

 

[pedaling squares]

I hated her music, but she sure had an incredible voice. Her lifestyle wasn't exactly designed for longevity though. Sad, but not surprising.

 

[ElChingon]

Found this interesting or not so interesting e-mail in my spam folder, thought this thread needed it:

> Subject: Why Whitney Houston Died
>
> I hope you enjoyed the Grammy's yesterday night.
> If you didn't feel it, it was a little somber at the awards ceremony.
>
> Why was Whitney Houston all the sudden passed away in Beverly Hills
> just days before the ceremony? Everything about her death is mysterious.
> I do not think it's drug overdose as the authorities say it. I'm certain it's
> something related to politics.
>
> I don't particularly like Whitney Houston. I think she has a high voice but
> nothing special. I kinda feel black singers do not sing but rather only scream
> and shriek; Whitney is no different. Being a black icon that she is, that's
> probably why she died. She's just a relic of a bygone era. So I think it's a
> murder, given the mysterious setting in a hotel room.
>
> I'm telling you this because her death signifies an important turning point
> in Campaign 2012. If anyone could have killed her, it would be the music
> industry, in particular, the black music industry. They, like I, feel she lacks
> the finesse to represent the black music. And that's why she had to go.
> If the black music industry agreed with me on Whitney, they would also
> agree with me on Obama. The guy lacks credentials to lead America.
> Everyone has to suffer because of this guy. And now there's confrontation
> in the Middle East with Iran waiting to happen, all because of Obama.
> We should get the guy out of office as soon as possible, to prevent further
> turmoil. Obama however wants to stay in office at all cost. That's why the
> guy is putting up a fight for reelection. There's no real support for Obama
> in the black community. It's just that the guy wants to profit at the
> expense of everyone.
>
> On Whitney's death, I want you to be in touch with what's happening.
> Hopefully you will be able to set the record straight with Obama and get the guy
> out of office, save America from further suffering.

 

[Master50]

Well that post pretty much closes this subject?

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

Incredible. Someone needs a new tin-foil hat.

Susan

 

[Maxiton]

Found this interesting or not so interesting e-mail in my spam folder, thought this thread needed it:

<spam snipped>

Obviously the server algorithms knew what this was, since it ended up in your spam box. Why root around in there and dig out gems like this? I love ya, El Chingon, but not sure why you felt the need.

 

[Ulle Relaxes]

Is Birotte involved in this somehow?

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Since we are wayyy off topic:
Why does Ulle relax?
I think he´s rather annoyed since conceivably corrupt Birotte obviously gave Epo-Lance Pharmstrong a carte blanche to carry on and spoil another sport (triathlon), while Ullrich is the scapegoat for the generation of Über-Dopers. Hope Armstrong joins Whitney Houston in hell soon. I am optimistic, since all this dope don´t carry you above 50.

 

[Quixote]

Incredible. Someone needs a new tin-foil hat.

Susan

Your best post ever!