\u201cMichael\u201d-style biopic<\/a> is on the table and more. It has been edited for clarity and brevity.<\/p>\nAP: Why a collection of her No. 1 hits and why now?<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: Whitney always believed that the ultimate collection represented the very best of her career. And you know, it brought together songs that defined generations. It broke records. It touched hearts around the world. And those kinds of hits were not just chart toppers, they were the soundtrack to millions of lives and a testament to a voice that will never be duplicated. So, you know, celebrating her No. 1s is really a no-brainer. <\/p>\n
AP: There\u2019s also the first Whitney Houston Barbie arriving Sunday. She\u2019s wearing her 1987 \u201cI Wanna Dance with Somebody\u201d music video look.<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: It is her first ever Barbie. And let me tell you something, what made this journey special is because Whitney and I had conversations about Barbie more than 20 years ago. And to see this vision finally come to life decades later is both emotional and very much inspiring. You know, it served as a beautiful reminder that some dreams take time. And when they\u2019re rooted in love and purpose, you can transcend generations and that\u2019s what this Barbie is doing.<\/p>\n
Visiting the showroom and working hand-in-hand with Mattel\u2019s talented team, it was an honor to witness how much they care about the creativity and the commitment they had behind celebrating Whitney\u2019s legacy to make this such a meaningful experience.<\/p>\n
AP: Music industry giant His legacy is inextricable from Whitney Houston\u2019s legacy. How do you view him?<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: You can\u2019t mention Whitney Houston and not mention Clive Davis and you can\u2019t mention Clive without mentioning Whitney Houston. Every conversation that Clive Davis has in music, he ultimately speaks about Whitney Houston. He played a very, very important role in her life. And it went beyond the music. They truly loved one another. He was a part of her and still is a part of her legacy.<\/p>\n
Whitney would tell you herself, \u201cI had the talent and the craft, but this is someone that revered my career.\u201d And he did until the day that he died. And I so appreciate that from Clive.<\/p>\n
AP: Next year is the 35th anniversary of Any big plans?<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: There are some things that we\u2019re working on. Until the i\u2019s are dotted and the t\u2019s are crossed, I never like to say.<\/p>\n
AP: The was a smash this year. Would you want to do something similar with Whitney? Maybe a two-part film?<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: Whitney\u2019s catalog is incredible and that voice is matchless. Of course there\u2019s plenty of things that can be done, but you don\u2019t want to do an overkill. You don\u2019t wanna oversaturate the industry without having purpose. It has to have purpose in order for us to put something out there or deliver something to you.<\/p>\n
But yes, different things come to the table all the time, but we\u2019re cautious and careful.<\/p>\n
AP: And 2027 marks 15 years since How do you hope people view her legacy?<\/p>\n
HOUSTON: Never forgetting that voice and what she represented to the music industry. Forget about everything else, it\u2019s what she brought to the industry. Whitney\u2019s voice showcased passion. Her artistry is incredible.<\/p>\n
And there are live shows<\/a> that some people have never seen before. I would love to come up with or produce some of the shows and present some of those shows that have never been seen before, because it would blow you away to see that gifted talent. That\u2019s probably one of my ultimate goals, I guess. It\u2019s not just movies. But just releasing music and shows that people in other parts of the world have seen, but North America hasn\u2019t seen, if you can understand what I\u2019m saying.<\/p>\nCopyright
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