Dayum...

Gonna be huge.

FingeroftheBear;708413 said:

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Wow..that's sad. I wasn't a huge fan but she had a set of pipes like few other singers. She could belt and had range. One of my roommates at Cal played one of her big hits every morning for semester...maybe that's why I wasn't a fan. Her talent was undeniable however.

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She was my favorite out of the divas. She had class that the others didn't have.

RIP

inb4 'crack is whack'

The memorable 1991 Super Bowl Anthem....

Drugs are bad

She died at the Beverly Hills Hilton.

Doesn't she live in LA?

Why would she be there?

Truth be told I don't have alot of sympathy for her. There are ways to kick a crack habit but she apparently didn't want to make the lifestyle change.

Night before the Grammys ... wow

Brainsmile;708466 said:

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Night before the Grammys ... wow

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Paramedics were already on scene at the Beverly Hills Hilton, because of the Grammy parties.

:rollinglaugh:

Tedford shares your sentiment.

Jeff Tedford @CoachTedford
What a tragedy about Whitney Houston! One of our all time favorites! God bless her !

ShajMaster12;708481 said:

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Tedford shares your sentiment.

Jeff Tedford @CoachTedford
What a tragedy about Whitney Houston! One of our all time favorites! God bless her !

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:facepalm

ShajMaster12;708481 said:

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Tedford shares your sentiment.

Jeff Tedford @CoachTedford
What a tragedy about Whitney Houston! One of our all time favorites! God bless her !

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Good to see JT connecting to recruits!

It's sad about her passing -- sounds like she'd really not been taking care of herself in recent years -- but if any thread deserves an "OT" it's probably this one ..

BearyWhite;708514 said:

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It's sad about her passing -- sounds like she'd really not been taking care of herself in recent years -- but if any thread deserves an "OT" it's probably this one ..

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LOL. She hasn't been taking care of herself for almost two decades. Long term crack addiction will do that to you. Cause early death, I mean.

I most certainly will watch the Grammys now.

:rollinglaugh:

I can't wait to see how music producers and the music recording industry try and soft sell this ****. Live on TV, on Sunday night.

Imagine how much cocaine is being snorted right now by editors and producers working 24 hours trying to put together a proper eulogy for a washed up singer and known drug addict who died during the Grammy pre-party.

SchadenBear;708522 said:

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LOL. She hasn't been taking care of herself for almost two decades. Long term crack addiction will do that to you. Cause early death, I mean.

I most certainly will watch the Grammys now.

:rollinglaugh:

I can't wait to see how music producers and the music recording industry try and soft sell this ****. Live on TV, on Sunday night.

Imagine how much cocaine is being snorted right now by editors and producers working 24 hours trying to put together a proper eulogy for a washed up singer and known drug addict who died during the Grammy pre-party.

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I think you should get some help.

Tedhead03;708531 said:

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I think you should get some help.

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Huh? How so?

Houston had every single privilege in life and could have recieved help. Instead she chose to publicly display her garbage for personal profit while leaving a teenage daughter without a mother. Unfortunately she chose to continue to pursue a lifestyle that made her dead at 48. I won't cry one tear about her or her entourage.

And for those that say she had a magical voice, there are tons of voices like the one she used to have twenty years ago, only they aren't born into hip-hop "royalty."

Perhaps it is Clive Barker that should get help and have a sleepless night. I know that I won't.

From the LA Times:

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The Hilton is the scene for Davis' annual gala. On Thursday, Houston dropped by the rehearsals to offer vocal tips for Brandy and Monica, who were slated to be one of the evening's headliners.

Press, including The Times, were in attendance for a junket with the reunited R&B divas and Davis. Though Houston greeted people her with a warm smile, she appeared disheveled in mismatched clothes and hair that was dripping wet with either sweat or water.

The visibly bloated singer displayed erratic behavior throughout the afternoon -- flailing her hands frenetically as she spoke to Brandy and Monica, skipping around the ballroom in a child-like fashion and wandering aimlessly about the lobby. It was mentioned by a Grammy staffer that security personnel received calls of the singer doing handstands by the pool.

After leaving rehearsals, Houston returned to the ballroom -- with her teenage daughter Bobbi Kristina in tow -- as camera crews set up for interviews. The singer smelled of alcohol and cigarettes. A Grammy staffer said that during the interviews with Brandy, Monica and Clive, Houston was dancing just off camera to make the singers and Davis laugh. Grammy personnel expressed concern that she'd be caught on camera, and that reporters would write about her behavior.

Finally her daughter pulled Houston out of the room, and the singer skipped off. In our post of the event, we called Houston's behavior "loose and lively."

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I have no sympathy for Houston, Davis or the Grammys.

This death is just a sign of the times. I only wish the true villians were held accountable.

SchadenBear;708537 said:

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Huh? How so?

Houston had every single privilege in life and could have recieved help. Instead she chose to publicly display her garbage for personal profit while leaving a teenage daughter without a mother. Unfortunately she chose to continue to pursue a lifestyle that made her dead at 48. I won't cry one tear about her or her entourage.

And for those that say she had a magical voice, there are tons of voices like the one she used to have twenty years ago, only they aren't born into hip-hop "royalty."

Perhaps it is Clive Barker that should get help and have a sleepless night. I know that I won't.

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I'm not saying you should mourn her death, but you're taking it to the other extreme. You seem to be dancing for joy because of her death, which seems to be a strange reaction to say the least. Plus, when did you become God almighty to cast judgment on another's life?

Tedhead03;708546 said:

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I'm not saying you should mourn her death, but you're taking it to the other extreme. You seem to be dancing for joy because of her death, which seems to be a strange reaction to say the least. Plus, when did you become God almighty to cast judgment on another's life?

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When someone enjoys the fruits of fame most everyone else will never recieve, why wouldn't I chuckle when their grand lifestyle leads to their downfall?

This is not a complicated human drama. It is actually more like the childhood fable of the race between the tortoise and the hare.

That is the better message that should be taken from Houston's death, rather than snivelling on the internet and posting such fake messages like RIP.

SchadenBear;708554 said:

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When someone enjoys the fruits of fame most everyone else will never recieve, why wouldn't I chuckle when their grand lifestyle leads to their downfall?

This is not a complicated human drama. It is actually more like the childhood fable of the race between the tortoise and the hare.

That is the better message that should be taken from Houston's death, rather than snivelling on the internet and posting such fake messages like RIP.

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Kind of side with Schaden on this one. Yes, it is terrible for her daughter and family but she really blew it big time. Elvis, Michael, etc....

Money buys happiness.

SchadenBear;708537 said:

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And for those that say she had a magical voice, there are tons of voices like the one she used to have twenty years ago, only they aren't born into hip-hop "royalty."

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Can you list 10 non-famous people whose voices are better or as good as Whitney's, with links to their YouTube videos? Thank you.

Tedhead03;708546 said:

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I'm not saying you should mourn her death, but you're taking it to the other extreme. You seem to be dancing for joy because of her death, which seems to be a strange reaction to say the least. Plus, when did you become God almighty to cast judgment on another's life?

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I'm with you. i find mocking someone's death is not cool at all, in any circumstance whether they had it coming or not. That's just me ... and I guess, you.

KoreAmBear;708570 said:

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I'm with you. i find mocking someone's death is not cool at all, in any circumstance whether they had it coming or not. That's just me ... and I guess, you.

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It takes class to remember the positives and not focus on the the negatives of an individual shortly after they pass away. Sadly, certain individuals on this board lack class and maturity in a huge way.

tydog;708453 said:

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Drugs are bad

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+1

"I wasn't a huge fan but she had a set of pipes like few other singers." Sorry, but am I the only one that took this in a completely different way?

Mocking someone's death just because of their lifestyle (which didnt threaten the livelihood of others) is unclassy. Show some respect...

So were supposed to be respectful because a drug addict died?

Yeah Im sure you'd all feel the same if you found out she was directly/indirectly supplying crack to kids as well.

Im not giving her the benefit of the doubt and im sure as hell not showing any respect

CALigulabob;708607 said:

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So were supposed to be respectful because a drug addict died?

Yeah Im sure you'd all feel the same if you found out she was directly/indirectly supplying crack to kids as well.

Im not giving her the benefit of the doubt and im sure as hell not showing any respect

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This. All the sports and entertainment stars have a huge fan base of children that look up to them. If their troubles with drugs/booze/anger are shown, how many are affected by that. If kids go to drugs cuz their idols do, what does that say. If one kid OD's cuz of them, then what. Sad.

I think the thought is that it seems so judgmental and hypocritical to point out people's deficiencies and point them out in condescension a few hours after someone's death. Whether or not they are good examples, they are human beings with huge flaws, just like the rest of us. Whether or not someone is good, is all relative anyway. We all have done stuff that's not laudable -- and plenty I assume on this board who have been substance abusers, as the percentages show. These people live in a fishbowl and happen to have all that stuff brought out in public.

KoreAmBear;708694 said:

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These people live in a fishbowl and happen to have all that stuff brought out in public.

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Houston chose that lifestyle. For god's sake, she was paid to live on a reality. No we'll have to put up with a week's worth of media propoganda celebrating Whitney's life.

Dying of drug-use during a Clive Davis pre-party for the recording industry's biggest celebratory night is comical. The only thing funnier was that Clive Davis continued his party as if nothing had happened.

I can't wait to watch the awkwards and look for the fake tears on TV tonight.

SchadenBear;708756 said:

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Houston chose that lifestyle. For god's sake, she was paid to live on a reality. No we'll have to put up with a week's worth of media propoganda celebrating Whitney's life.

Dying of drug-use during a Clive Davis pre-party for the recording industry's biggest celebratory night is comical. The only thing funnier was that Clive Davis continued his party as if nothing had happened.

I can't wait to watch the awkwards and look for the fake tears on TV tonight.

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This... Is sad.

For someone who has been down that path and fortunately clean and sober 16 years I almost feel a survivors guilt when someone passes of this disease. I have been to many many funerals of people who could not get clean and sober. I do remember in my last years of drinking that my biggest dream was to not wake up so maybe Whitney got her dreams. Either way it is sad for those she left behind.

Little suggestion to those who have not had to live with this demon but feel in necessary to cast stones is to keep your opinions to yourself. My goal in life wasn't to be an alcoholic but it certainly chose me and fortunately I have been able to recover one day at a time. It was not easy and I believe it is even tougher for celebrities because they have access to so much more and always have those around them enabling them and trying to push it on them. My bottom was demoralization but many others bottom was death. Sorry for turning this into a preaching rant.

sleepypolarbear;708760 said:

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This... Is sad.

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What's sad is that this might be an instance where the guys on WeAreSCum have shown way more class than some of us .