On The Town – Whitney Houston
by Jocelyne Hudson-Brown
NEWARK, NJ - On February 6, 2012 funeral services were held for Whitney Houston at the New Hope Baptist Church. The “event” was an invitation only affair where a single camera was allowed in for a worldwide broadcast.
This was not a made for TV affair. The Houston family allowed us to witness the laying to rest of one of their family.
Done in the traditional customs of the Baptist church, it resembled memorial services we have all attended and are familiar with. Nothing about the nearly four-hour ceremony it was over the top. This was a church service not a sideshow for the likes of those who would seek to bask in the limelight that was not theirs. There was no red carpet. It was Whitney’s day.
After much speculation ex-husband Bobby Brown attended but left abruptly after a seating dispute. His invite was for three he arrived with nine people, some of whom were his children, Bobbi Kristina’s brothers and sisters. In this instance Brown rose to the occasion and did not cause a stir. He paid his respects and left.
Many people lay blame to Brown for Whitney’s struggles. No matter what the public may think Whitney and Bobby loved each other. Weird love, crazy love but love none the less. I don’t think she ever got over him. No matter what you think about Bobby he is Bobbi Kristina’s father, he like Whitney can ever be replaced; she is going to need him.
In a career that spanned almost 30 years Whitney Houston leaves a musical legacy they may never be rivaled. A total of 562 nominations and winner of 415 awards, to include 6 Grammys, 22 American Music Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 99 Recording Industry Association of America Awards.
She did this without ever having to show her body or shake her a**. This should serve as an example to women who aspire to be in the entertainment industry. You can make it on talent alone. R.I.P. Nippy!
