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January 03, 2007 @ 2:16 pm
Whitney Houston's Belongings To Be Auctioned Next Week
The fire sale of 400-plus items—including designer costumes custom-made for Houston by the likes of Donna Karan, Versace and Dolce & Gababana, music awards, props, stage sets, sound and studio equipment such as speakers and mixers, furniture and tools—will kick off next Tuesday in Irvington, New Jersey.
Also on the selling block: a transparent grand piano purchased for between $300,000 and $400,000, various drum kits and keyboards, a chair dubbed "Whitney's throne" and underwear, including a sexy black-velvet bustier with silver beading once worn by the 43-year-old diva.
"It's a warehouse full of stuff from her shows," Steve Newmark, owner of A.J. Willner Auctions, told the New York Daily News. "The auction is open to the public, but only for qualified buyers. It's not for a teenage fan hoping to buy one of her trinkets."
Attendees will have to pay up $100 to enter the building, and winning bidders must immediately deposit at least 25 percent of the auction price.
Jeffrey Campisi, a lawyer for the Speed of Sound--the storage firm that's been holding onto Houston's gear on behalf of her company, Nippy Inc., since her 1999 "My Love Is Your Love" tour--said that the company was forced to take legal action in May, obtaining a court order granting permission for the garage sale after failing to receive about $200,000 in storage payments from Nippy since 2005.
Since filing for divorce from Bobby Brown, 37, in October, Houston has been hit by financial woes, including the foreclosure of the Georgia mansion the couple shared. The suburban Atlanta home, which they bought in 2003, was sold off in a court-approved auction in November and is already back on the market, listed for $1.4 million on several real estate Websites. She was also sued in November for allegedly failing to keep up with $1 million in mortgage payments and back taxes for her $6 million estate located in Mendham, New Jersey.
Thankfully for her, under New Jersey law, any proceeds above the owed amount will go to Nippy, meaning Houston could still make out pretty well.
After a stint in rehab, the entertainer recently reunited with mentor Clive Davis and is crafting a new album slated to be released on Arista Records later this year.
Article tags: Being Bobby Brown, Bobby Brown, Clive Davis, Whitney Houston
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1.
Angelo says:
I really hope, and wish the best for Witney Houston. If theres any way you could keep giving out nice and recent news about her, will really appreciate that!
My best wishes for her!
Witney: Keep it up!! You re greater than your circumstances!! I really admire you! :)
Regards from Angelo in Puerto Rico!
May 27, 2007 at 6:26 am
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May 15, 2007 at 11:37 am
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patricia whales says:
hi all,
i love whitney bcoz of her marvelous voice and soulful songs. when im down and low i listen to her classic songs and i would feel fine afterwards. her voice is one, if not the best, of the best voices in the music history.. one song i like most is MIRACLE. its melodically perfect, and her vocal is amazing. i wish to see her perform again with mariah carey. they're musically in-tune, and their voices are so incerdible. whitney, pls continue on singing good songs for us.. :)
April 7, 2007 at 12:33 pm
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April 3, 2007 at 9:05 am
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ifrah ibrahim says:
whitney houston is a good person she deserve to get her life back and i have always like her music and also i hope she conutine music just like she use to sing
March 9, 2007 at 12:59 pm
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FRENCHI says:
yo whitney sell all this shit git rid of that low life to move on girl i did and i was with my low life crack smoken nigga for 12yrs the sex was great but as we know a big dick aint worth the headache
February 27, 2007 at 12:31 pm
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Dee-Dee says:
nobody is perfect!!! so donnot pass judgement on whitney instead of putting her down you should clap for her that she wants to change. lookin at some of the comments we as blacks cannot give each other an "a" for effort if we are truley trying to do right. whitney i am proud of u and may god be with u during this jounral.
February 23, 2007 at 5:04 pm
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antoinette says:
WHITNEY GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. WE ALL NO THAT NOTHING LASTS FOREVER. BAD HAS ENDED AND THE GOOD HAS RESURFACE. MAY GOD BE WITH U AND YOUR DAUGHTER. KEEP THE FAITH
February 12, 2007 at 9:26 pm
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Grown and Sexy says:
Dear Whitney,
God is still good, looks like the Devil has suceeded in taking everything that meant absolutly nothing to you. His soul mission is to STEAL, KILL, AND DISTORY. But through Gods grace and mercy, he has allow you to keep everything he gave to you; your soul, your child, and your will. Now he is waitting on you to rebuild your life opond him, with this foundation you will never fall.
All drugs are a spirt Whitney, and who the son sets free is truly free indeed,never forget that.
Love and Respect always,
Carmen
January 27, 2007 at 11:22 am
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adrienne says:
I'm happy for Witney,she is a beautiful person who is trying to get her life back on track. Keep up the good work and put God first in what you do always. He is all the man you'll ever need.
January 26, 2007 at 10:25 pm
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emmy law says:
It's really incredible what Whitney is going through. First, she seem to be on top but now she is falling below the drain. The world are saying We all want her back in full effect. I pray she stands to her fit again.
January 18, 2007 at 8:10 am
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tiffaney says:
Whitney Houston is my idol. I don't give a shit what ya'll bitch ass niggas is talking about. everybody isn't perfect and people make mistakes and her mistake was bobby brown. she is the queen bee all the way. no doubt. I give her all the props that she deserve for turning her life completely around. Especially for her baby girl Bobbi Christina, jan 15, 07
January 15, 2007 at 3:04 am
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Shawn says:
Whitney much love you are still one of the greats and no one can take that away from you! Everyone goes through something, God has a plan for you after all!
January 13, 2007 at 10:53 pm
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Muam says:
Whitney, your destiny is not in anybody's hand but God,He created you for His glory.Sister stand up and face the challenges! Romans 8:28 says:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Whitney, sister don't let people give you any name, go back to God in prayers and repentance and give Him His glory. I will be standing by you in prayers if only you wantme to.
I willlike to have your direct line so we can talk when ever you are down. I am a pastor for xthe street children in Cameroon Africa. Please Whitney if anything should happen to you, then it is to me, you are my sister, I love you so much. God will surely hear you when you call unto Him, so He assures me in, Jeremiah 33:3.
Hope to hear from you. I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus, allshallbe well with your soulin Jesus' name.
January 13, 2007 at 9:29 am
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Ja'Lexus says:
Whitney baby, I love you to death and damn what everybody says. You are going through some shit and that's normal. Everyone in this entire world goes through something. Remember girl, As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. You are my role model and you will always be, no matter what happens. You are a strong black beautiful African Queen and you will always be my Queen Of The Night. This world is so fucked up because everyone's trying to jump down other peoples throat, when they have fucked up and doing wrongs as well. That I tell people, "FUCK YOU"!!!!! But baby, keep your head up and stay strong. I've been in a situation similars to yours and I know how that is. Nobody is perfect but (God) the MAN himself. And again one more thing before I close, there is no one on the good green earth that is perfect because God already knew and know our actions before we even act them. So baby I love you and Ms.Bobbi Kristina. And I will always be your #1 Fan.
Love You
January 11, 2007 3:03p.m.
January 11, 2007 at 2:03 pm
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Carl says:
Whitney,
I love you, always have. We all make mistakes. I am a drug addict and I know how hard it is to quit and not be able to even when you want to. I pray to God for recovery, both mine and yours. I look forward to your new album. Your beauty and grace are unsurpassed and will shine through once again.
January 11, 2007 at 1:30 pm
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Benzo says:
I am glad that she is human and only God can judge
January 9, 2007 at 10:37 pm
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Brian says:
Whitney if your listing darling, you gonna need all the help you can get and then more. Get on yours knees and ask God for guidance. Seek and yee shall find. Stay off that shit, leave Bobby and them no-good MF's alone. Get back into CHURCH! Sit your ASS down, suit up, show up and shut the fuck up! when you go to your A.A. Meetings and N.A. Meetings. Just on the down low. When you made "Its not right but it's okay" You were hot then I respected you, hoping you were going to leave Bobby, but that was your own down fall. I'll be praying for you, hold your head up, take life one day at a time. You make it, Trust God and let him be in "CONTROL" and if you get another chance at this singing, for you sake please remain humble. Remember were you came from. and let God guide you to were you want to go.
Peace & Blessings!
TBR
January 8, 2007 at 12:58 pm
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sharese says:
i kinda feel sorry for whitney because she's use to be so talented and it seems like a waste of a GOD given gift i dont think she will ever sing the same just a really big disappointment.People need to stop blaming Bobby he was just as mixed up as she was.
January 8, 2007 at 7:57 am
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zee says:
so now that the money is gone...bobby's gone too
January 7, 2007 at 5:56 pm
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ALBERTA says:
I KNOW THERE IS A LOT O PRESSURE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE TO CHOSE IN LIFE WHOM YOU ARE GOING TO SERVE. WHITNEY YOU CAN GET BACK TO WHERE YOU WERE IF YOU LEAD NOT TO THY OWN UNDERSTANDING BUT IN ALL THY WAY'S AKNOWLEGE HIM AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATH PROVERB 3,5-6. ONE THING ABOUT THE GOD THAT I SERVE HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOUR OR FORSAKE YOU, OPEN YOUR ARMS GIRL AND RECEIVE GOD BACK INTO YOUR LIFE BECAUSE HE'S WAITING FOR YOU TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
January 7, 2007 at 1:43 pm
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gersi says:
hi! albania ty rihanna ?
January 7, 2007 at 7:58 am
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harriet says:
Iknow whitney messed up but she is human,we should give her achance to come back,ihave been praying for her since ifound out her drug habit,ilove whitney as aperson,her beauty and voice moves me always,and ipray that other musicians help lift her up instead of laughing coz this may happen to them or their children as well,her family must not leave her alone on this as well.hey fans out there woo for our beauty queen she needs as now than ever.ilove you whitney no matter what iwill always pray for you.
peace be with you my dear sister.
January 6, 2007 at 3:41 am
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Marvin says:
Whitney Don't let people negative comment EFFECT you! GOD mad you special, and you are. There are people like me who pray for you and others who are in need. Continue to look and move foward. Keep people that care for you and support you very close because they will keep a positive vibe in your presents. I love you and can't wait unitl your next album to hit the street, because everyone knows that either Whitney make hits or nothing at all!
And to the Hater, Get a life and your own business.
Love is love,
Peace.
January 5, 2007 at 11:55 am
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Lashonda says:
Whitney needs to sit her ass down somewhere! The girl doesn't have it like she used to. The drugs have ruined her voice to the point where she can't hit the high notes anymore. And besides Whitney just doesn't have the mass appeal to sell records. There is way too much competition out there, and Whitney doesn't have a chance. Though some of her "hard-core" fans feel compelled to put her back on the map, she fell off a long time ago. I'm glad she's finally sober from drugs, but it's just a little too late.
January 5, 2007 at 12:42 am
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Peedy says:
Nevermind all this chatter... I am just hoping to score some of her favorite crackpipes at the auction! She's clean now so she won't need them, right?! This will make her next performance of "I Have Nothing" alot more meaningful.
January 4, 2007 at 6:23 pm
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precious says:
No one is perfect and just because Whitney is famous doesn't mean that she isn't human. Yes she got messed up and mixed up with the wrong crowd but she has learned and now her fans that are TRULY her fans (such as myself) should be there to help her pick up the pieces and support her. She is my girl no matter what and I have been doing nothing but praying for her which is what you all should be doing instead of dawging her.
January 4, 2007 at 5:10 pm
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Quick says:
Whitney fo real ur broke ha ha these peolpe don't know what hard life is about so they have it so damm easy she was all at the top and now claim to be at the bottom but yet r going to put another album out to help put her back on track ha ha i hear u say crack is wack u fucker u see what it do to u anyway am waiting with an open ears to litsen to that album
January 4, 2007 at 11:50 am
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acid says:
give the woman props for turning her life around
January 4, 2007 at 8:58 am
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will says:
Whitney needs her ass whooped!! At one time she was noted as a DIVA! A DIVA, now she looks like a lost child in a big city. That's bullshit, she wasn't looking like that when she was SMOKED OUT! Wearing furs and shit while getting high. As far as I'm concerned she fell tremendously off the MAP. Word Up!! Whitney has to come hard on this Album just to arouse my loins. She like many other celebrities fucking with them heavy drugs, want forgivenes for what they knew at the time was some wrong shit to do. But, when you finally hit that WALL of NOWHERE, you begin to know how deep in shit you really are. She had Millions upon Millions, and let "BAD BOY BOBBY" drain her. This should've stopped when her accountant told her you're Damn near BROKE. Whitney probably said do i have enough for OneMo, And when he said no she went to rehab. Know since then somebody told her to climb back in the singing saddle, which is cool if you like hearing somebody who sounds like she she ate a bowl of FUCK THAT! and went into the studio. Whitney has to do better on this attempt here or she will be out of book forever, and see how long she can maintain without the drugs... ON THE REAL, if Whitney wants to do this she really has to attend those meetings and pray for sobriety everyday!!!!!!!!!!
January 4, 2007 at 7:32 am
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BJ says:
lets not dog Whitney any more. one thing she didnt do is step away from her blackness. so now that she is attempting to get rid of the negative in her life i say lets help her stand up and stop these negative interviews, bloggs, reportings. Black folk need to help one another
January 4, 2007 at 3:11 am