Now, for the first time, she opens up and shares the unbelievable story of. Whitney houstons rumored girlfriend tells all in new book. Nearly a year after whitney houstons death, her 79yearold mother, cissy houston is revealing intimate details of the pop icons life in the new book remembering whitney the book is. Inside the life, death and continuing legacy of whitney houston. Jun 10, 2016 whitney houstons mother cissy has taken great umbrage at the fact that bobby brown is doing so much talking about the late superstar singer while trying to promote a tellall book after. Whitney houstons mother cissy accused of cashing in on. Nearly one year after whitney houstons shocking death. The late singers grieving mother convened with publishers this week to shop the story of her daughter. Jan 29, 20 whitney houstons mother cissy writes in her new book that she doubted from the start whether bobby brown was right for her daughter, and adds that whitney might not have ended up so deep. Whitney houstons family, 1 year after her death abc news.
This is not the type of book where one ends up having a favorite character. Mom cissy houston remains torn on the validity of the accusation, noting in a statement to people, that neither whitney nor dee dee are alive to. The 78yearold gospel singer recently signed a deal with harper collins that the publishing company said would reveal the unabridged and unbelievable story of the well. Juiciest bits from cissy houstons remembering whitney speed read from whitneys headless portrait to the gash that changed her, the best of cissy houstons new memoir. Last night, on the eve of the release of her remembering whitney book, whitney houstons mother cissy sat down with and croaked at oprah winfrey for a very special episode of oprahs next chapter.
The listener is able to remain detached and learn more about whitney, which is. Apr 05, 2012 the final details of pop icon whitney houston s feb. Most recently, the singers mother, cissy houston, has been. Less than a year following the 2012 death of her daughter, cissy sat down with oprah for an interview promoting her book, remembering whitney.
Remembering whitney by cissy houston book presence. Throughout the episode of oprahs next chapter with cissy houston, the two spoke frankly about the late whitney and the many controversies that surrounded her life before its tragic ending. Cissy houston writing unbelievable story about whitneys. Whitney houstons mother, cissy houston, has written a book that comes out this week, tied to the first anniversary of houstons death.
She was the daughter of army serviceman and entertainment executive john russell houston, jr. Whitney was just 48, and her death would hit her mother grammy awardwinning singer cissy houston, hardest of all cissy published a book in 20 recounting her daughters life, with the. Whitney houstons mother, cissy houston, has words for bobby. Six years after whitney houstons death, her exhusband says he doesnt think drugs played a part in the superstars accidental drowning, which a. Jan 29, 20 houston said she wanted the book published so the world would not believe the worst about her daughter. I want people to know the truth about her, how she. Mar 01, 2018 six years after whitney houston s death, her exhusband says he doesnt think drugs played a part in the superstars accidental drowning, which a coroner ruled also owed in part to the effects of. Whitney houstons mother, cissy houston, has words for. Jan 23, 20 cissy houston opens up in a revealing book about the singers downward spiral. Jun 10, 2012 whitney houston s mother cissy has been accused of cashing in on her daughters death by writing a new memoir. The family of late music legend whitney houston has been shaken by a slew of tragedy and controversy in the wake of her 2012 passing.
Whitney houstons mother blasts bobby brown for slandering. Cissy houston recounted the last conversation she had with her daughter, whitney the day before her death in 2012. Cissy, whitney and all the people cissy wrote about are viewed objectively. Jan 23, 20 i still wonder if i could have saved her. Feb 09, 20 in the book, cissy houston recalled that her son, gary houston, called hysterically the night of whitney houston s death, shouting, they found her upstairs and im not going back up there. Cissy has said little publicly about whitneys heartbreaking death. Nov 12, 2019 in the crowded world of celebrity tellalls, robyn crawford, whitney houstons best friend and the vaultlike repository of her secrets, is a rare big get. The definitive account of whitney houstons astonishing life, groundbreaking career, and tragic death complete with neverbeforeseen photographs from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines. Cissy houston plans a book on her daughter, whitney, a k a.
Whitneys cause of death was accidental drowning caused by heart disease and cocaine use. Last week it was revealed she had signed a deal with harpercollins to tell the. Apr 27, 2012 the late singers grieving mother convened with publishers this week to shop the story of her daughter. Cissy houston details daughter whitneys decline in new book. Her sudden death left behind not only a legacy of brilliance, but also painful questions with no easy answers. My story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped cissy houston, lisa dickey, dionne warwick on.
In the book, cissy houston recalled that her son, gary houston, called hysterically the night of whitney houstons death, shouting, they found her upstairs and im not going back up there. Cissy houstons first interview since whitney houston death. Nearly one year after whitney houston s shocking death. Whitney houstons best friend robyn crawford breaks her. Whitney houstons mother cissy writes in her new book that she doubted from the start whether bobby brown was right for her daughter, and adds that. Somebody had spraypainted the walls and door with big glaring eyes and strange faces. In the crowded world of celebrity tellalls, robyn crawford, whitney houstons best friend and the vaultlike repository of her secrets, is a rare big get. Two weeks before the oneyear anniversary of houstons death, her mother cissy houston released the book remembering whitney. Cissy houston remembering whitney audiobook youtube.
Inside the life, death and continuing legacy of whitney. Cissy houston is planning a book about her late daughter, whitney houston, the new york. Bobbi kristina is not pleased with her grandmother, cissy houston, over the release of her new tellall book remembering whitney. Cissy houston, the mother of late singer whitney houston who died last february after battling with drug addiction for years, is writing a tellall memoir about her daughter. Cissy houston interview 1 year after whitney houston death 20 duration. Robyn crawford is to publish a memoir about her relationship with the late soulpop star whitney houston the book will mark the first time crawford has. Whitney houstons mother on stars tragic death, rumoured lesbian romance and her fears for bobbi kristina. Jul 31, 20 whitney houston s late mother extends an olive branch to her granddaughter after writing a book deemed disrespectful by the 20yearold. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as roy hamilton, dionne warwick, elvis presley and aretha franklin, houston embarked on a solo career, winning two grammy awards for her work.
Throughout the episode of oprahs next chapter with cissy houston, the two spoke frankly about the late whitney and the many controversies that. Robyn crawford exposes the villains in whitney houstons. My story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped, cissy houston described the scene she encountered at whitney houston s house in 2005 as follows. A song for you my life with whitney houston by robyn crawford read by the author.
Whitney s cause of death was accidental drowning caused by heart disease and cocaine use. She took to twitter to express her displeasure with t. Apr 23, 2019 robyn crawford is to publish a memoir about her relationship with the late soulpop star whitney houston the book will mark the first time crawford has spoken publicly about what a press release. Cissy houston talks whitneys death on oprahs next chapter whitney houstons mother, cissy, tells oprah about the moment she found out whitney had died. Nov 06, 2019 for most of her recordshattering career, superstar whitney houston dominated the worlds headlines, since transforming the music industry with her debut album in 1983, until her tragic death in. The only reason i can think of why cissy talks so much about her own life and beginnings is that she is trying justify why she iswas the type of mother she was. Whitney houstons mother cissy has been accused of cashing in on her daughters death by writing a new memoir. Feb 11, 2020 mom cissy houston remains torn on the validity of the accusation, noting in a statement to people, that neither whitney nor dee dee are alive to deny, refute or affirm the accusations. Cissy houston pitching book on whitney report hollywood. Months after cissy houston s book, remembering whitney. Cissy houston, herself an accomplished soul and gospel singer who has performed with elvis. When houstons mother, cissy, called their friendship unnatural and insisted that i no longer walk next to whitney in public, houston went along with it, while telling crawford in private. Jan 28, 20 cissy houston remembers whitney, with love and candor.
Whitney houstons mother criticizes bobby brown in new. I thought this book was supposed remember whitney, but this feels like a cissy houston memior. Cissy houston, the gospel singer and mother of whitney houston, met with publishers in new york this week to shop a book about her daughter, several people who were in the meetings said. Now, for the first time, the beloved superstars mother, cissy houston a gospel legend in her own rightrelates the full, astonishing scope of the pop icons life and career. My story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped. Seven years after whitneys tragic death, robyn crawford says, id come to the point where i felt the need to stand up for our friendship. Why whitney houstons mom cissys view on lgbtq love matters. Whitney elizabeth houston was born on august 9, 1963, in what was then a middleincome neighborhood in newark, new jersey. The listener does not even leave disliking bobby brown. Whitney houston s mother on stars tragic death, rumoured lesbian romance and her fears for bobbi kristina. Nov 16, 2018 i thought this book was supposed remember whitney, but this feels like a cissy houston memior. Her elder brother michael is a singer, and her elder halfbrother is former basketball player gary garland. Cissy houston remembers whitney, with love and candor.
Cissy houston reportedly disowns son gary after he admits. Whitney houstons late mother extends an olive branch to her granddaughter after writing a book deemed disrespectful by the 20yearold. Jan 24, 20 thegrio report nearly a year after whitney houstons death, her 79yearold mother, cissy houston is revealing intimate details of the pop icons life in the new book remember whitney. Whitney houstons mother criticizes bobby brown in new book. For most of her recordshattering career, superstar whitney houston dominated the worlds headlines, since transforming the music industry. The final details of pop icon whitney houstons feb. My story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped will be in stores on tues. Houston said she wanted the book published so the world would not believe the worst about her daughter. Jul 16, 2018 the family of late music legend whitney houston has been shaken by a slew of tragedy and controversy in the wake of her 2012 passing. Cissy houston opens up in a revealing book about the singers downward spiral.
Nov 20, 2019 less than a year following the 2012 death of her daughter, cissy sat down with oprah for an interview promoting her book, remembering whitney. Whitney houstons mother cissy has taken great umbrage at the fact that bobby brown is doing so much talking about the late superstar singer while trying to promote a tellall book after. My story of love, loss and the night the music stopped. Whitney houstons confidante robyn crawford breaks her. Whitney was just 48, and her death would hit her mother grammy awardwinning singer cissy houston, hardest of all. Whitney houstons mom cissy addresses lesbian rumors in. Robyn crawfords memoir to detail her relationship with.
Whitney houston estates strategy of singers catalog. The news that singer whitney houston had passed away on february 11 shocked the world. Cissys been promoting the hell out of the book, too. The listener is able to remain detached and learn more about whitney, which is the point of listening to the audiobook. Whitney houstons mom cissy addresses lesbian rumors in new book. My story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped, is a mothers moving tribute to her daughters memory.
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