By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
R&B and pop diva Whitney Houston is finally readying her long awaited return to the music scene.
The 'Greatest Love of All' singer will begin her comeback campaign with a performance at the Caudwell Children's Legend Ball at Battersea Evolution in
"We are thrilled to have an artist of Whitney's caliber to headline the event," the charity's founder, John Caudwell, told Marie Claire UK. "Last year was a huge success and with Whitney's support, we are fully expecting this year's event to be bigger and better than ever."
Last year, Tina Turner headlined the benefit and helped the organization raise more than $2.4 million. The group believes they will smash that record with
The May performance will be the 44-year-old music legend's first performance since she sang on December 1, 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In Malaysia the Newark, New Jersey-native performed big numbers like 'I Will Always Love You,' 'I'm Every Woman' and 'I Believe in You and
A healthy-looking
The singer, who divorced singer Bobby Brown in Feb. 2007 after 14 years of marriage, is currently in the studio finalizing an album for
The album is rumored to feature production by the likes of Akon, R. Kelly and Ne-Yo, among others.
VIDEO: Whitney Houston sings 'I Will Always Love You' in
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By: Coletta on 2/29/2008 8:03PM
I LOVE WHITNEY HOUSTON.....I WISH HER THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!
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By: Shirley on 3/01/2008 9:15AM
Whitney Houston is the most successful singer.
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By: Missy on 3/01/2008 11:22AM
Whitney Houston is truly the greatest female vocalist of all time. COME BACK WHITNEY!!!
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By: Ok on 3/01/2008 3:50PM
Didn't her comeback supposidely start with this secret concert? Judging from that clip, her voice is certainly no where near where it used to be. She talk sings now. Damn shame. Good luck to her though.
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By: The E-BIz on 3/02/2008 11:25AM
Although Whitney is gearing up for her comeback word on the street is it's taking longer than expected. Clive Davis known for "perfection" is said to be taking his time and with Whitney's ummm rehabillitaion, don't expect this album to come out until summer/fall 08.
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By: shamica jones on 3/04/2008 11:34AM
MS HOUSTON IS A STRONG BLACK WOMAN AND ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE THROUGH GOD.
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By: Ro on 3/04/2008 11:38AM
I'll Always love Whitney! Good for her, our prayers have been answered. It is within her inner spirit to do this and do it she shall. I believe in miracles and she and her voice are both.
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By: Teva on 3/04/2008 11:50AM
I wish Whitney good luck with her comeback, she was once a great performer. I hope Whitney is done with crack, because it wasn't pretty. Also, Whitney doesn't look like she is broke, unlike Bobby. May she had a secret stash for a rainy day.
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By: Chocolates on 3/04/2008 6:51PM
We welcome you back Whitney with open arms! We know with GOD help you will be even better than before!
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By: JN on 3/04/2008 9:39PM
You know I just wonder how in the midst of these new wannabe "divas" careers feel people are more wanting to hear Whitney OVER them. That says a lot about where the music is now as to where it used to be when it was more felt than forced. It's a DAMN shame, huh? Hell some of them just came out with second or third albums and still people are feeling Whitney music HARD. To, me and a lot more feel that music now is a fly by nighter and just DRY as HELL.
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