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Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Whitney Houston's wardrobe up for sale
Key pieces from Whitney Houston's wardrobe are going under the hammer to raise funds for the charity set up in her name. The costumes worn by the pop star - who died in 2012 aged 48 - are being sold off by Julien's Auctions to raise funds for the Whitney E Houston Legacy Foundation with items listed including a casino-themed jacket designed by Bob Mackie and a gold Marc Bouwer gown with matching turban which was worn by the singer at a performance in South Africa in 1994. Pat Houston, executor of the later singer's esate and the president of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, said in a statement: "On behalf of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, we look forward to partnering with Julien's Auctions. "For Whitney's 40th anniversary, we have some of her unique and one-of-a-kind items and garments that Whitney wore on stage and at various A-list events and at home. "Gathering those items brought back so many memories. We look forward to previewing this year's collection with her supporters globally." A statement from Giles Moon, vice president head of music at the auction house, added: "Julien's Auctions is proud to partner with the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation for this very special auction. "Whitney Houston fans and collectors from around the world will have a rare opportunity to own incredible memorabilia and artifacts from important moments of her stellar career, while making a difference, with 100 pe rcent of the proceeds from the sale benefiting the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation." Other lots for sale include two pairs of Dolce and Gabbana shoes worn by the singer on her 1999 My Love Is Your Love World Tour, a leopard print dress and a matching coat, as well as a yellow dress she wore during an appearance on Dancing With the Stars. As well as fashion items, other items of memorabilia will be included in the sale such as an RIAA multi-platinum sales award for 1992 hit I Will Always Love You, a faux crocodile jewelry box and a novelty slot machine. The auction will take place in Los Angeles and online on August 11.
San Francisco Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Whitney Houston estate's fourth annual Legacy of Love Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — No one could replace the inimitable talent that was Whitney Houston. But when you need someone to sing her timeless tracks, the great EGOT (that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner) Jennifer Hudson has proven time and time again that she's up for the job. Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala on Aug. 9, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The event, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on what would have been Houston's 62nd birthday, doubles as a celebration of 40 years since the launch of her career. Houston's self-titled debut album was released in 1985. The Legacy of Love gala will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. A grant will also be awarded to the Los Angeles-based Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that seeks to heal and empower children through storytelling and filmmaking. Houston founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children in 1989 with the goal of empowering youth, providing resources to unhoused children, giving out college scholarships, and raising funds for charities like the Children's Defense Fund and St. Jude Children's Research. A charity auction will raise money for the foundation, which is now called the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. Other performers include R&B singer-songwriter Meli'sa Morgan and Jimmy Avance. The gala will also feature a preview performance of the upcoming orchestral tour, 'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,' conducted by William R. Langley. 'This year marks Whitney's fortieth anniversary and our fourth Annual Legacy of Love Gala and we are delighted how the foundation has developed and expanded over the past four years,' co-host Pat Houston said in a statement. She is Houston's sister-in-law and the executor of her estate. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. 'Though Whitney is known worldwide for her exemplary talent in music and entertainment, one of the things she loved more than anything was supporting children and our youth. She always reached back to various communities globally."
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Whitney Houston estate's fourth annual Legacy of Love Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — No one could replace the inimitable talent that was Whitney Houston. But when you need someone to sing her timeless tracks, the great EGOT (that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner) Jennifer Hudson has proven time and time again that she's up for the job. Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala on Aug. 9, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The event, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on what would have been Houston's 62nd birthday, doubles as a celebration of 40 years since the launch of her career. Houston's self-titled debut album was released in 1985. The Legacy of Love gala will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. A grant will also be awarded to the Los Angeles-based Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that seeks to heal and empower children through storytelling and filmmaking. Houston founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children in 1989 with the goal of empowering youth, providing resources to unhoused children, giving out college scholarships, and raising funds for charities like the Children's Defense Fund and St. Jude Children's Research. A charity auction will raise money for the foundation, which is now called the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. Other performers include R&B singer-songwriter Meli'sa Morgan and Jimmy Avance. The gala will also feature a preview performance of the upcoming orchestral tour, 'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,' conducted by William R. Langley. 'This year marks Whitney's fortieth anniversary and our fourth Annual Legacy of Love Gala and we are delighted how the foundation has developed and expanded over the past four years,' co-host Pat Houston said in a statement. She is Houston's sister-in-law and the executor of her estate. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. 'Though Whitney is known worldwide for her exemplary talent in music and entertainment, one of the things she loved more than anything was supporting children and our youth. She always reached back to various communities globally.' In addition to Pat Houston, the gala will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier. Clive Davis, CCO of Sony Music, is honorary chair.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Whitney Houston estate's fourth annual Legacy of Love Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — No one could replace the inimitable talent that was Whitney Houston. But when you need someone to sing her timeless tracks, the great EGOT (that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner) Jennifer Hudson has proven time and time again that she's up for the job. Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala on Aug. 9, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The event, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on what would have been Houston's 62nd birthday, doubles as a celebration of 40 years since the launch of her career. Houston's self-titled debut album was released in 1985. The Legacy of Love gala will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. A grant will also be awarded to the Los Angeles-based Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that seeks to heal and empower children through storytelling and filmmaking. Houston founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children in 1989 with the goal of empowering youth, providing resources to unhoused children, giving out college scholarships, and raising funds for charities like the Children's Defense Fund and St. Jude Children's Research. A charity auction will raise money for the foundation, which is now called the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. Other performers include R&B singer-songwriter Meli'sa Morgan and Jimmy Avance. The gala will also feature a preview performance of the upcoming orchestral tour, 'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,' conducted by William R. Langley. Currently on hiatus A review of funny, uplifting news in Winnipeg and around the globe. 'This year marks Whitney's fortieth anniversary and our fourth Annual Legacy of Love Gala and we are delighted how the foundation has developed and expanded over the past four years,' co-host Pat Houston said in a statement. She is Houston's sister-in-law and the executor of her estate. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. 'Though Whitney is known worldwide for her exemplary talent in music and entertainment, one of the things she loved more than anything was supporting children and our youth. She always reached back to various communities globally.' In addition to Pat Houston, the gala will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier. Clive Davis, CCO of Sony Music, is honorary chair.
