HISTORY TV18 is all set to pay tribute to Whitney Houston

The shocking news of Whitney Houston’s death on 11 February 2012 was a tragedy that shattered millions across the world. The Pop diva had gained love and admiration with her sensational voice and hugely popular songs like You Give Good Love and I Wanna Dance with Somebody, were at the top of chartbusters across the globe. Now, HISTORY TV18 is all set to take a look at the legendary music icon in a special show which will give viewers a look at the life and music of the legend, Whitney Houston. Whitney’s singing career began in the local gospel choir that quickly graduated to earning her a Grammy Award for I Will Always Love You. Her musical career shot to fame from the time she had sung to Clive Davis’ at Arista Records. Whitney was also a successful model and a versatile actor. Beautiful, talented, self-confident and seemingly at ease with herself, she was an embodiment of successful women of 20th century and an inspirational icon to many young girls of her generation. Unfortunately, achievement also came with its own challenges. Her marriage in 1992 to fellow musical star Bobby Brown surprised many people but rumours soon followed about the couple indulging in illegal drug use and tales of spousal abuse. The impact on Houston as a performer and as a person was devastating as her musical appearances began to be characterised by inexplicable breakdowns to the extent that she became almost unrecognisable. After long period of drug abuse, Whitney struggled with her musical career and personal life. She sadly breathed her last on 11 February. Whatever be it, Whitney’s music was an inspiration to millions of individuals across the world to pursue their own dreams. So catch the true story on the life of Whitney Houston in a special documentary on HISTORY TV18 this Saturday, 18 February at 8pm & repeat telecast on 19 February at 10 pm.