Whitney Houston

2022 - 12 - 17

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Interesting Facts Fans May Not Know About Whitney Houston's 'I Will ... (PEOPLE.com)

Dolly Parton, who wrote the song, first learned about Houston's version after hearing it on the radio.

"I bought a property down in what was the Black area of town, and it was mostly just Black families and people that lived around there. During a 2021 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with [Andy Cohen](https://people.com/tag/andy-cohen/), Parton revealed that she'd invested the royalties in a Black community in Nashville. "But before I could say real yes, it was in the movie and Whitney killed it." "I said, 'I'm sorry, but I can't give you the publishing.' I wanted to hear Elvis sing it, and it broke my heart — I cried all night," Parton said. "That touched me so deeply," Parton recalled, before adding, "And they also played the song at Whitney Houston's funeral. That same year, another London woman threw her neighbor's stereo out of a fourth floor window (and was then attacked by said neighbor) because the neighbor's son wouldn't stop playing the song, either. Parton continued, "I thought this was great — I'm just gonna be down here with her people, who are my people as well. The line for "almost" having covered Parton's hit seems to be long, and it includes Elvis Presley. "I thought 'Do what you do best, just write a song.' So, I wrote the song, took it back in the next day. "When I heard the first 'If I...' I just freaked out. I had to pull over to the side because I honestly thought that I was gonna wreck. With her star on fire by 1974, Parton had to find a way to tell Wagoner that she was leaving his show and moving on to pursue her own solo career.

Naomi Ackie felt Whitney Houston's presence on movie set (Yahoo Lifestyle UK)

Naomi Ackie is convinced late superstar Whitney Houston was 'in the room' with her when she was filming new biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

What is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody about? (Hidden Remote)

The biographical drama is directed and executive produced by Kasi Lemmons, with a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten. The real-life Clive Davis, who helped ...

Are you a fan of Whitney Houston? So what can you expect to see? The biographical drama is directed and executive produced by Kasi Lemmons, with a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten.

Naomi Ackie discusses getting into character of Whitney Houston in ... (Daily Mail)

Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody.

I trusted you; you were meant to look out for me.' My thirties are giving me a little bit more confidence and stability in myself.' But turning 30 and doing Whitney, I actually don't give a s**t. Candid: Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody. Appearing on Monday's Lorraine she admitted: 'Part of my fear going into the role was that I don't look anything like her.

Naomi Ackie's “Liquid Metal” Take On The Sheer Dress Trend Is A ... (Bustle)

The actor dressed to impress at the "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" premiere in New York, in a look inspired by one of the singer's most memorable ...

Ackie said the “liquid metal” look pays homage to the “ [You can’t go to Tesco wearing this!](https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/naomi-ackie-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-interview)” [Charlese Antoinette Jones](https://charleseantoinette.com/) wanted to bring Houston “as a fashion icon” to the forefront of people’s minds.

Naomi Ackie wore false teeth to play Whitney Houston (Inside NoVA)

The 30-year-old actress portrays the late superstar in new movie-musical 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' - and Naomi spent weeks perfecting her American accent ...

Whitney Houston star Naomi Ackie on shocked reaction to British ... (Metro)

Naomie Ackie says people were 'freaked out' by her British accent during filming for her Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

The actress added that after working on the accent for six months she thought she ‘had it down’… ‘I had been working on the accent for six months and thought I had it down, then suddenly putting in the fake teeth meant I had to learn it all over again,’ she stated. singer’s life and career. [The Bodyguard at 30: Director Mick Jackson reflects on working with ‘wonderful’ Whitney Houston, the film’s blockbuster soundtrack and secrets](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/the-bodyguard-at-30-director-reflects-on-whitney-houston-and-songs-17877655/?ico=more_text_links) [Star Wars](https://metro.co.uk/tag/star-wars/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1): The Rise of Skywalker and season three of Master of None, the actress has taken on the gargantuan task of depicting music icon Whitney in her new film, which delves into the How Will I Know? [Naomi Ackie](https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/16/naomi-ackie-will-play-whitney-houston-in-late-singers-biopic-13758600/), who’s taken on the role of playing [Whitney Houston](https://metro.co.uk/tag/whitney-houston/) in the new biopic [I Wanna Dance With Somebody](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-whitney-houston-trailer-reveals-naomi-ackie-transformation-17384733/), has revealed how baffled people were when they heard her speak in a British accent for the first time on set.