On this day in 1992, The Bodyguard film opened in the U.S. and Whitney made her feature film debut as lead actress to co-starring actor and Oscar-winning director Kevin Costner. The film was a blockbuster, earning more than $410 million worldwide. The soundtrack, featuring six Whitney songs — including the record-breaking #1 hit “I Will Always Love You” — has sold more than 45 million copies and is the biggest-selling soundtrack of all time. Whitney parlayed her success with The Bodyguard into additional leading roles and the formation of her own production company.
December 10, 1996: Whitney’s version of “I Believe In You and Me” (previously recorded by The Four Tops in 1982) was released as a single from the soundtrack for her film ‘The Preacher’s Wife.’ David Foster produced the single version and Mervyn Warren produced the soundtrack version. Whitney received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her performance of the song at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards in February 1998. The New York Times praised the song as one of “the year’s most virtuosic pop ballads.”
December 4, 1990:Whitney’s version of “All The Man That I Need” was released as a single by Arista Records. The song was first recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982 as “All The Man I Need.” Whitney’s version (from her third album ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’) became a number one multiple-chart hit. Written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford with production by Narada Michael Walden, it remains her fourth biggest hit from the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Her performance of the song in 1991 at her “Welcome Home Heroes” HBO concert remains of the most loved versions.
December 13, 1996: Whitney Houston co-starred in ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ with Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington. The film, based on the Christmas classic The Bishop’s Wife starring Cary Grant and Loretta Young, was directed by Penny Marshall and grossed nearly $50 million at the U.S. box office. Whitney co-produced the movie soundtrack, which has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling gospel album of all time.
34 years ago in December 1990, the single “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (from the album of the same name) became a #1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B Singles Chart.
The Concert For A New South Africa debuts on three charts in the United Kingdom this week. Read more on Forbes – link in story.
“Home” for the holidays 💜 Enjoy this clip of Whitney performing “Home” live on Merv Griffin show in 1983. Repost 🎥: @classicwhitney.discography
Start your Sunday with Whitney, BeBe and CeCe Winans! 🎤🎵 🎥 Repost @bobbyxwhitney
Whitney on Saturday Night Live in December 1996 to promote the release of ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ 🎬 😂 Repost 🎥 @peterzachari
40 years ago on November 30, 1984, Whitney — a newly-signed artist at Arista Records — was asked to perform at their 10th Anniversary celebration at the Museum of the City of New York. Needless to say, she rocked the house with a four-song set that included “I Am Changing” and “Tomorrow.”
LOL at this take on being a background vocalist for Whitney 🤣 Repost 🎥 @mtagbeauty on Instagram
A limited edition of ‘A Concert For A New South Africa (Durban)’ film is now playing on @pbs Stations (check local listings) and the entire original concert film is available for streaming with PBS Passport. #WhitneySouthAfrica
Do you have your tickets yet? Don’t miss “The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration” at Town Hall on Feb. 15, 2025. This special tribute concert celebrates Whitney’s astounding musical legacy with new original orchestrations of her sweeping catalog and original master recordings of her voice!! This will be the world debut of Pops Of Color, New York’s first pop orchestra composed exclusively of musicians of color, conducted by legendary Sean Mayes. @townhallnyc Link in bio for tickets 🎟️✨
‘Whitney Houston Returns To No. 1 On A Billboard Chart’ 🎵 “Her Christmas cut “Do You Hear What I Hear?” jumps from No. 7 to No. 1 on Billboard’s list of the most-streamed gospel tunes throughout America.” Read more on @forbes — link in story. 📸: @randeestnicholas
TUNE IN TOMORROW DECEMBER 10 as Pat Houston and Rickey Minor will appear on the @jenniferhudsonshow to discuss the ‘The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)’ soundtrack and film — and all other things Whitney 💜 Check the show airtimes at the link in story.
On an episode of this season’s “The Voice,” contestant Cameron Wright paid tribute to Whitney with this amazing version of “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” 🤩🎤 🎥 Repost @nbcthevoice
“Heartbreak Hotel” was released as the second single from Whitney’s stellar 1998 album ‘My Love Is Your Love’ on December 15, 1998. The song prominently features Faith Hill and Kelly Price on the choruses and bridge. The song was written by Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin and Tamara Savage, and produced by Soulshock & Karlin. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received 2 Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by A Duo or Group with Vocal. The music video was directed by Kevin Bray and filmed in Miami, Florida.
Another year of the greatest voice ❤️ #SpotifyWrapped @spotify
December 6, 2003: Whitney’s “One Wish” holiday album reached #5 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
November 1999: Whitney and Clive celebrate the end of the ‘My Love Is Your Love Tour’ at an event in London. Repost 🎥 @classicwhitney.discography
HOLIDAY SHOPPING??? Buy your friend (or yourself or both!) tickets to Whitney’s upcoming “The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration” on February 15, 2025 at Town Hall in NYC. Get your tickets before this unique experience with original orchestrations and original master recordings f her voice sells out!!! And extra bonus: this will be the world debut of Pops Of Color, New York’s first pop orchestra composed exclusively of musicians of color, conducted by legendary Sean Mayes. What a way to celebrate Black History Month! Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4g9Jto0
Don’t forget to tune in today to see Pat Houston and Rickey Minor talk to Jennifer Hudson about Whitney South Africa project and more!!! Click link below for showtimes in your area! https://jenniferhudsonshow.com/when-its-on/ Photos by: Chris Haston/Warner Bros.
Don’t forget to tune in today to see Pat Houston and Rickey Minor talk to Jennifer Hudson about Whitney South Africa project and more!!! Click link below for showtimes in your area! https://jenniferhudsonshow.com/when-its-on/ Photos by: Chris Haston/Warner Bros.
TODAY: Don’t miss the special vinyl release of ‘Love Is: Live From South Africa’ available for Record Store Day Black Friday! Get various versions of this unreleased track, including a live rehearsal, an a-cappella rendition, and a remix by Carvin Winans on vinyl! Visit your local participating record store today. Find your store at recordstoreday.com/Stores
