Just months after the superstar's death,
her relatives are using the singer to flog TV appearances, reality shows, and a
tell-all book. They say they want to protect the singer's name—but some just
need the income, says Allison Samuels.
Odds are that no matter the results of
the 2012 presidential election, singer Whitney Houston's death will still likely
be deemed one of the biggest stories of year. Not only was Houston one of the
most dominant superstars of a generation, she also died a rather tragic and
untimely death. Those dynamics make the story of her life and passing even more
fascinating to the masses.
Still, her demise following a long battle
with drugs won't be the only disturbing event remembered by fans and admirers of
the singer. The actions and reactions from her family, ex-husband, and former
cohorts in the aftermath of her death will surely go down in infamy as
well.
From the interview with Oprah on the OWN
network that showcased Houston's beloved only child Bobbi Kristina speaking for
the first time, to ex-husband Bobby Brown's appearance on The Today Show,
relatives of the late singer have wasted little time in their attempt to put the
"real story" of Whitney all out there for the world to see. Unfortunately each
version of the "real Whitney" appears to be tainted with inconsistencies and
half-truths. Pat Houston, the singer’s sister-in-law and manager, told Oprah
Winfrey the star was completely drug-free shortly before she died. Toxicology
reports and the fact that she was doing handstands at the hotel pool indicated
the opposite.
Bobby Brown, Houston's ex-husband, told
Matt Lauer on Today that he'd never done hard drugs until he met
Whitney—apparently suggesting New Jersey-born superstar was the one who led him
astray in the land of mischief and mayhem. Many close to Brown beg to
differ.
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