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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, film producer, and former fashion model. Houston rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and her crossover success opened doors for many other African American women to find success in pop music and movies. She is frequently referred to as "The Voice", and is known for her "powerful, penetrating pop-gospel voice".

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This Oct. 11, 2009 photo provided by Harpo Inc. shows Oprah Winfrey, right, along with show contributors Ali Wentworth, second right, and Gayle King, third right, as she takes part in one of the Super Midway games at the State Fair of Texas on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Winfrey was in town taping segments for an upcoming episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that will air this fall. Oprah Winfrey
US President Barack Obama (R) speaks alongside Paul Volcker (L), chairman of the Presidentís Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) during a meeting of the board in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, November 2, 2009. United States
Senate Finance Committee member Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas arrives at his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. said Thursday, that the final Finance Committee vote on health care legislation will take place next week. Texas
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: TV Personality Wendy Williams attends the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Wendy Williams
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British singer Amy Winehouse performs with British band The Specials for a rendition of 'Ghost Town' at the V Festival in Chelmsford, England on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Amy Winehouse
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Crowds of shoppers gathered at a Payless store in New York City to grab the latest fall footwear and accessory fashion, including Payless designer labels, under a special "50% off everything in the store" offer exclusively for viewers of "The Oprah Winfrey Show. " The one-and-one-half-day offer was redeemable in nearly all Payless stores across the U.S. and Canada and resulted in an explosion at retail with more than 1 million pairs of shoes sold over the short-term sale. Oprah Winfrey Show
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Former Manchester United and England soccer captain Bryan Robson arrives in Bangkok September 22, 2009. Robson is in Bangkok to discuss the possibility of becoming Thailand's national team coach. England
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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Singer Whitney Houston performs during the German game show "Wetten Dass. ..?" (Bet it...?) in Freiburg, southwestern Germany, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009."Wetten Dass. ..?" is one of the most popular Saturday night programmes in Germany.

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Singer Whitney Houston performs during the German game show "Wetten Dass. ..?" (Bet it...?) in Freiburg, southwestern Germany, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009."Wetten Dass. ..?" is one of the most popular Saturday night programmes in Germany.

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Clive Davis Nov 05 2009 5:49 PM from Spinner.com

"I think any time you can close it out at home, it's special, especially being the first year of the new stadium ... I have won it at home and on the road. It's a little bit louder and crazier when you do it at home."


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"We tour throughout 2010 overseas and then we actually are probably going to have released the record in the fall of 2010"


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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass. ..? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.

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