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Whitney Houston
Questions about Whitney Houston, the singer and songwriter born on August 9, 1963.
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Did Eli Whitney receive an award?
No. Awards were not given out like they are today. His cotton gin invention was copied because it was so simple to make and he didn't make any money from it. He went to court to protect his patent but the costs of court and other reasons deprived him of his profits. In 1789 he was granted a government contract to make 10,000 muskets using his new process of interchangeable parts. Although the concept of interchangeable parts wasn't new and didn't come in use until the machine tool industry was developed his factory at Mill Rock was the first to use the process. This time he did make money on his invention. When he finally died in 1825 he was a wealthy man and his firm was passed to his son. Eventually, this became the Winchester Arms Company.
How did Whitney Houston got aids?
She did not have AIDS. That is another of those internet myths, and it is false. Whitney Houston died from drowning in her bathtub, a direct result of her addiction to drugs.
It wasn't so much that the family didn't think Bobby was good enough. They worried that he did not have a good relationship history, and he was a drug user. They were concerned that she was choosing a "bad boy" who would not be a positive influence on her. And they seem to have been right. That said, Whitney told interviewers that she really loved Bobby (and vice versa); but the marriage was very tempestuous (typical of relationships between two people who use hard drugs), and later, it turned violent. That is probably why they got divorced. No doubt, even later, they still had some feelings for each other, and by all accounts, both loved their daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Was the relationship between Whitney Houston and her siblings friendly or bitter?
It is difficult to know, because reports about the various family members are only now being made public. Some reporters are now saying that drug abuse seems to be a problem for at least two of her siblings (Michael and Gary); addiction can make any relationship complicated, and given Whitney's own struggles with drugs, it seems the family exhibited signs of being quite dysfunctional. That is not to say that Whitney disliked her brother and step-brother, or didn't get along with them; but there is evidence that drugs affected how close they were (or could have been).
Where is Whitney's birth brother Michael Houston?
Michael and his wife still live in New Jersey. They have two children-- a son (who is a musician) and a daughter.
Who wrote the music for Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston used a number of different song-writers. While some singers write their own songs, others do not. When a singer is looking for new material, songs are submitted to the manager or producer, or sometimes directly to the singer; a decision is then made about which songs to record. Among the song-writers who wrote hits for Whitney Houston were the team of Sandy Linzer and David Wolfert, and the team of George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. Other song-writers included Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin, and Linda Creed.
The casket was open in funeral home for private family viewing. In a traditional church funeral the casket is not usually open for the service. Also The funeral was televised and the family wanted privacy. As a result they did not want the casket open for the world to see Their beloved family member on view for all the world to see. So much for that thanks to the Enquirer. Poor Poor Taste in my opinion.
Between Diana Ross Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey who has the most hit songs?
According to Billboard magazine. Mariah Carey has 18 1's. Whitney Houston has 11 1's and Diana Ross has 6 1's. So Mariah Carey has the most, Whitney comes in second and Diana comes in third.
Is it legal for managers to take tips?
I am not completely sure if this law varies from state to state, however, it is most certainly illiegal in Illinois for a manager that gets paid salary to take a tip percentage from their employers. You can contact your local labor board to get a more accurate answer.
How was Whitney Houston a role model?
she showed people that you reach your goal by practicing and you just need to follow your dreams!
Has Whitney Houston directed the Princess Diaries?
No the queen of music/the greatest voice of them all just produced it
When did Whitney Houston record I Will Always Love You?
The song was recorded early in 1992 (probably in April or May) and released in early November of that same year.
Can Whitney Houston funeral be viewed now?
It was broadcast live on cable and network TV the day she died, and portions of it can still be seen on YouTube.
How did Aretha Franklin become Whitney Houston's godmother?
By most accounts, Aretha was a very close friend of the family, and when Whitney was growing up, she thought of Aretha as an aunt. It is not unusual for a close family friend to be asked to be the godmother. But it should be noted that after Whitney died, Aretha went on a TV program (the Today Show) and said she had never been Whitney's godmother, even though this had been reported in the media for many years.
Did bobby beat on Whitney Houston?
Yes. One of the reasons Whitney Houston said she wanted to divorce Bobby Brown was physical abuse, and this was widely reported in the media.
