Whitney Houston
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Full name: Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston Born: August 9, 1963 Newark, New Jersey, U.S Dead: February 11, 2012 (aged 48) Beverly Hills, California, U.S Husband: Bobby Brown Children: Bobbi Kristina Brown Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress. According to data from the Guinness Book of Records, the singer was the female performer with the most awards. Her list of awards includes 415 awards, including 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammys, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards. She is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Houston was also one of the best-selling singers, selling over 200 million albums and singles worldwide. Whitney from birth looked like she was destined to become a singer. At age 11, Houston began performing as a soloist in a church choir, where she also learned to play the piano. She attended Mount Saint Dominic Academy, a Catholic high school for girls. When she turned 15, she often performed with her mother and tried to get her own contract. At about the same time, she was discovered by a photographer who was amazed by her natural beauty. Her appearance and charm made her one of the most sought-after teenage models. But music remained her true love. When she was 19, her talent and gift was noticed by the famous producer Clive Davis, who immediately took the helm of her career. Albums and songs Whitnei’ Album : Houston followed its monumental success with its first album, Whitney Houston Album: Whitney ’1987. And that record In 1985, the artist released her went platinum multiple times and debut album. Over the won a Grammy for the single, "I following years, her hit singles want to dance with somebody "Saving all my love for you" and (Who loves me)“. During that time, "How will I know" helped the the singer founded a non-profit album to top the charts. organization that funds projects to Whitney won a Grammy in 1986 help children in need around the for "Saving all my love for you“. world. Albums and songs The Bodyguard Album : Houston continued to thrive, successfully transitioning into acting in 1992, starring in the popular wild film The Bodyguard. For each film that also released hit singles, creating a sensual record for sound recordings. Her great single from The Bodyguard album "I will always love you" proved to be her biggest hit ever, spending a record 14 weeks at the top of the US charts. For this album, Houston won three Grammys, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Albums and songs My love is your love Album : Houston released her first studio album in 1998, which didn't sound like a bacon for many years, and brought her another Grammy for the single "It's not right but it's okay“. I look to you Album : She released a new album in 2009. "The songs will appeal to you and you will understand some of the changes that have changed for the better“, Whitney said. Personal life When she was at the height of her fame, her life became complicated. After a three-year engagement, she married singer Bobby Brown. At first, the marriage was passionate and full of love, but things fell apart as time went on. They both fought against substance abuse and increasingly unstable behavior. Houston's increasingly stony marriage, the fight against drugs and health problems threatened her from the tracks. Several concert cancellations and a publicized interview in which Whitney seemed too skinny and in poor health led many to speculate that she was on the verge of collapse. Whitney’s fashion Remember Classic Combos Reach For Sequins Whitney’s fashion Go With Bold Prints Stick With a Scheme Whitney’s fashion Try a Standout Shoulder Bring On the Volume Whitney’s fashion Add a Little Extra Know That Simple Can Be Elegant My favorite song of Whitney Houston Thank you for your attention! Nevena Radić.