Sparkle trailer 2012 official movie trailer in hd starring stars jordin sparks, carmen ejogo, whitney houston, derek luke, mike epps, cee lo green, tika sumpter three sisters form a. Whitney houston s life story will be the subject of a new biopic produced by clive davis and directed by stella maghie, according to a press release. Whitney houston biopic i want to dance with somebody in. Houston is one of pop musics bestselling music artists of alltime, with an estimated 170200 million records sold worldwide. May 17, 2018 whitney houston was sexually abused as a child by a female member of her family, a new documentary about her life revealed wednesday. Kevin macdonalds film about the life and death of the troubled singer unveils a huge revelation two. Whitney houston was sexually abused during childhood, new. A feature film on the life of iconic songstress whitney houston is fast forming. Whitney houston first tried cocaine at age 14, claims pal. Whitney houston stars in trailer for her final film. A new documentary, whitney, is set to look into the singers life. Relive all her greatest performances including i will always love you and the greatest love of all alongside alltime fan favorites. Clive davis and pat houston are on board to produce a film currently titled i wanna dance with somebody, the story of singer whitney houston.
Vulture reports that mccarten has signed on to pen i wanna dance with somebody, a new authorized houston biopic that stella meghie the photograph is apparently in talks to direct. Apr 12, 2020 whitney houston remains alive in the public memory in many ways in june, houstons estate released new music from the iconic singer a kygo mix of houstons cover of higher love. Bohemian rhapsody writer to pen whitney houston biopic. The documentary feature whitney is an intimate, unflinching portrait of houston and her family that probes beyond familiar tabloid headlines and sheds new.
The biopic is being shepherded by the whitney houston estate, music producer clive. Whitney houston biopic being produced by clive davis cnn. Her albums in the 2000s advanced a new persona for ms. Sparkle whitney houston new movierelease date 2012. The iconic legend who sold over 170 million albums may have died, but she will live forever through her incredible music and films. Whitney houstons last performance 2012 with kelly price. Scott griesgetty images another film project about the life and times of whitney houston. Whitney official teaser trailer in theaters july 6 youtube. I wanna dance with somebody will be produced by clive davis and directed by stella maghie, and becomes the first official film to be released about the late singer. Whitney elizabeth houston first showed the vocal range and star quality at the tender age of. She was cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by guinness world records and remains one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. The biopic is being shepherded by the whitney houston.
A feature film about whitney houston s life is in the works from the screenwriter of bohemian rhapsody. Apr 24, 2020 the life of whitney houston to be made into feature film new york. With phil crowley, clive davis, reena gupta, echo hattix. Whitney houston s estate has announced a new biopic of the late singer i wanna dance with somebody will be produced by clive davis and directed by stella maghie, and becomes the first official film to be released about the late singer read more. Feb 12, 2012 whitney elizabeth houston, 48, died on the eve of the grammy awards, the music industrys annual celebration of itself. Whitney houston biopic i wanna dance with somebody on the. Whitney houstons life is getting a feature film tribute. The film, titled i wanna dance with somebody will follow the singers career from obscurity to pop stardom. Whitney houston died in 2012 at the age of 48 at the beverly hilton hotel from an accidental drowning prior to davis annual pregrammy party. I wanna dance with somebody will chronicle the life of the late singer who died in 2012 at age 48. Since whitney houston s death from an overdose six years ago, many attempts have been made to tell the singers story.
The biopic has the approval of the whitney houston estate. Meet extraordinary women who dared to bring gender equality and other issues to. Whitney houston biopic movie lands director stella meghie. Michael jackson and whitney houston at a charity dinner in new york. Kevin costner surprised by link to whitney houston abc news. Whitney houston returns to the big screen after 10 years to star in and executive produce the remake of the 1976 film sparkle.
Whitney houston remains alive in the public memory in many ways in june, houston s estate released new music from the iconic singer a kygo mix of houston s cover of higher love. Houston stars in trailer for her final film sparkle. Anthony mccarten will join forces with the whitney houston estate and grammy. No director is currently attached to the project, rolling stone reports. Sparkle is a 2012 american musical film directed by salim akil and produced by stage 6 films, it was released on august 17, 2012, by tristar pictures. Whitney elizabeth houston, 48, died on the eve of the grammy awards, the music industrys annual celebration of itself.
American entertainer whitney houston worked in four feature films, one television film, seven television episodes, and appeared in seventeen commercials. Whitney elizabeth houston august 9, 1963 february 11, 2012 was an american singer, actress, producer, and model. But this documentary is the first to feature interviews with those. Apr 23, 2020 whitney houstons estate has announced a new biopic of the late singer. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Whitney houstons new moviemusical, sparkle, comes out in theaters august 17, but it might soon find a permanent home on the broadway stage. Whitney houstons final film is advertised through a trailer in which the late singer frequently takes centre stage, despite ostensibly taking a supporting role in the musical. Authorized whitney houston biopic in the works new york.
Trailer from whitney houstons new film sparkle makes. The life of whitney houston to be made into feature film. The life of whitney houston to be made into feature film new york. The film has just received a green light from the estate of houston, who died in 2012, with sisterinlaw pat houston stating that, whitneys legacy deserves only the best that can be given. Called i wanna dance with somebody, the biopic will be written by bohemian rhapsody writer.
Whitney houston s estate has announced a new biopic of the late singer. Whitney houston houston sold over 200 million records worldwide during her 25year career and won six grammys, 16 billboard music awards and two emmys before her death in 2012. The oscarnominated screenwriter behind bohemian rhapsody and the two popes has been lined up to write and coproduce a new feature film on the life of whitney houston, u. Lifetime teases whitney houstonbobbi kristina documentary. She made her screen acting debut as rachel marron in the romantic thriller film the bodyguard 1992. In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the closeknit family begins to fall apart. The whitney houston estate is moving forward with an official biopic about the late singer tentatively titled i wanna dance with somebody. An indepth look at the life and music of whitney houston. In 2009, guinness world records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. She began singing in the choir at her church, the new hope baptist church in newark, as a young child and by the age of. Like friends and fellow legends michael jackson and prince, houston was never. Apr 23, 2020 new york afp the oscarnominated screenwriter behind bohemian rhapsody and the two popes has been lined up to write and coproduce a new feature film on the life of whitney houston, us media reported wednesday.
Whitney houston was sexually abused as a child by a female member of her family, a new documentary about her life revealed wednesday. Whitney elizabeth houston was born into a musical family on 9 august 1963, in newark, new jersey. Whitney houston biopic i wanna dance with somebody. Feb, 2012 whitney houston all the man that i need live at hbos welcome home heroes, 1991 duration. In this film we pay tribute to one of the worlds most loved and best selling music artists of all time.
Apr 22, 2020 a feature film about whitney houstons life is in the works from the screenwriter of bohemian rhapsody. The film has just received a green light from the estate of houston, who died in 2012, with sisterinlaw pat houston stating that, whitney s legacy deserves only the best that can be given. Apr 02, 2020 whitney houston, born august 9, 1963, newark, new jersey, u. She began singing in the choir at her church, the new. Whitney houstons new movie sparkle in talks with broadway.
Whitney elizabeth houston august 9, 1963 february 11, 2012 was an american recording artist. Biopic of the late whitney houston reportedly in the works. American entertainer whitney houston worked in four feature films, one television film, seven television episodes, and appeared in seventeen commercials she made her screen acting debut as rachel marron in the romantic thriller film the bodyguard 1992. Her mother was cissy houston, a soul and gospel performer who sang backup for. A new documentary argues for the unhappy life of whitney houston, who died in 2012. Feb 19, 2012 whitney houston s funeral new hope baptist church in newark, nj, saturday, feb. Sparkle trailer 2012 whitney houston movie official. A man signs a condolence book for singer whitney houston in front of a large photograph of her outside the whigham funeral home february 17, 2012 in newark, new jersey, one day before the pop star. Trailer from whitney houstons new film sparkle makes its debut april 3, 2012 at 10. The life story of music legend whitney houstonis getting the biopic treatment, with a film produced by her estate and longtime mentor clive davis. The whitney houston estate, primary wave and grammywinning music producer clive davis have teamed up for.
Whitney houston stars in trailer for her final film sparkle. New whitney houston biopic i wanna dance with somebody. Whitney houston biopic i wanna dance with somebody on. Sparkle movie clip gift 2012 whitney houston movie. Whitney houstons life to be made into feature film one. Whitney houston biopic in the works entertainment news. With jordin sparks thomas, carmen ejogo, whitney houston, derek luke. From left, american vocalist whitney houston and her mother, fellow singer cissy houston, appear during a taping of an mtv show, new york, new york, 1989. Houston released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified. Whitney houston biopic i want to dance with somebody in the.
Another musical legend is getting an all new biopic, as a whitney houston movie is now in the works. Whitney elizabeth houston was born into a musical family on 9 august 1963, in newark, new jersey, the daughter of gospel star cissy houston, cousin of singing star dionne warwick and goddaughter of soul legend aretha franklin. Apr 22, 2020 the life story of music legend whitney houston is getting the biopic treatment, with a film produced by her estate and longtime mentor clive davis the upcoming project is tentatively called i. Whitney houston has long solidified her place as one of the 20th centurys most significant performers. New whitney houston biopic announced with black director. Apr 23, 2020 new york, united states the oscarnominated screenwriter behind bohemian rhapsody and the two popes has been lined up to write and coproduce a new feature film on the life of whitney houston, us media reported wednesday. Whitney houston returns to the big screen after 10 years to star in and. The story of one of the biggest music stars of our. All the details about the new whitney houston documentary. With whitney houston, ellen white, michael houston, cissy houston. Clive davis and the houston estate are working on a houston biopic called i wanna dance with somebody, according to the hollywood reporter. Kevin costner and whitney houston shared career success in the bodyguard and remained close friends after the 1992 film but it wasnt until houston s surprise death in. She began singing in the choir at her church, the new hope baptist church in newark, as a young child and by the age of 15. The oscarnominated screenwriter behind bohemian rhapsody and the two popes has been lined up to write and coproduce a new feature film on the life of whitney houston, us media.
Jul 06, 2018 whitney houston was one of the bestselling musicians the world had ever seen, until her life was cut short in 2012. Whitney houston a life in pictures music the guardian. Inspired by the supremes, sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters from harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s. Whitney houston biopic in the works from bohemian rhapsody. Bobbi kristina, celebrity deaths, entertainment, sparkle, whitney houston.
With yolanda adams, halle berry, clive davis, celine dion. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. A feature film about houstons life is in the works from anthony. The oscarnominated screenwriter behind bohemian rhapsody and the two popes has been lined up to write and coproduce a new feature film on the life of whitney houston, us media reported. Official whitney houston biopic in the works rolling stone. Whitney houston film stella meghie directing, anthony. A feature film about whitney houstons life is in the works from the screenwriter of bohemian rhapsody. New york viewers got a first glimpse of whitney houston s upcoming film monday when nbcs today show premiered a trailer for the muchawaited release, and a. When whitney houston died on february 11, 2012, fans were heartbroken to discover that our icon was no longer with us. Feb 04, 2020 quick facts name whitney houston birth date august 9, 1963 death date february 11, 2012 place of birth newark, new jersey place of death beverly hills, california.
I stand with the hearts of these partners being the chosen ones to produce a film thats uplifting and inspiring to all that loved her. After houston died in 2012, bobbi kristina brown and houstons family, including her mother, cissy houston, appeared in the lifetime reality series the houstons. Whitney houston, born august 9, 1963, newark, new jersey, u. Whitney elizabeth houston august 9, 1963 february 11, 2012 was an american singer and actress. April 5, 2012 the final details of pop icon whitney houston s feb.
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