Whitney Houston's Estate Slams Oprah's Claim That Singer Fell Off Stage While on Drugs
- At the Cannes Lions festival this week, Oprah Winfrey received the LionHeart Award at the Palais des Festivals, where she spoke to delegates about the responsibility of creators to use their platforms as a force for good.
- Winfrey told delegates she recognized her brand's power in 1989, three years into The Oprah Winfrey Show, and shifted focus to prioritize audience needs over personal gain through intentional storytelling.
- Recalling her connection with viewers, Winfrey described protecting Whitney Houston after the singer fell on stage during a relapse; the audience honored her request to delete photos, preventing public devastation.
- Reflecting on her upbringing in Kosciusko, Mississippi with no running water or electricity, Winfrey launched the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa to mirror her own path.
- Discussing intention with festival chair Phil Thomas, Winfrey emphasized that true legacy lies in lives touched, not buildings, and encouraged attendees to view challenges as opportunities for personal growth.
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Whitney Houston Estate Denounces Oprah's Retelling of 2009 Interview: 'She Was Absolutely Not High'
Whitney Houston’s estate clapped back at Oprah Winfrey in an Instagram post on Wednesday after the talk show host detailed the singer falling off the stage during a 2009 interview, categorizing the incident as a relapse in Houston’s sobriety. “From the 2009 interview on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a soundcheck and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage,” the …
A decades-old Whitney Houston moment is suddenly making headlines again
NEW YORK — A story that remained out of public view for years has resurfaced after media personality Oprah Winfrey shared details about a private incident involving Whitney Houston during a recent appearance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The comments have sparked renewed discussion about Houston’s legacy and prompted a response from representatives of the late singer’s estate.
The presenter claimed that the singer had fallen off the stage after using drugs.
Pat Houston slams Oprah Winfrey's claim that Whitney Houston fell off stage after drug relapse
Pat Houston isn't taking Oprah Winfrey's claim that Whitney Houston fell off stage after relapsing lightly: 'She was absolutely not high,' the singer's sister-in-law said on Instagram.
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