Tag: whitney houston

"DWTS: Athletes" Week 1 Recap: Well, That Was Quick(Step)

Excuse us for a sec—we’re still recovering from extreme whiplash. Approximately five minutes after we watched the 10 couples of “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes” perform for the first time, we were forced to say goodbye to two of those dynamic duos. During the premiere. Such are the perils of this accelerated, 4-week season of […]

"DWTS" Week 4 Recap: Thanks for the Memories (and Please Pass the Tissues)

Not to pull a Captain Obvious or anything, but the “Most Memorable Year” episode of “Dancing with the Stars” is always, um, super-memorable. Each celeb performs in a number that recalls (often painful or extremely difficult) personal memories, and the result is an emotional doozy. Celebs are crying, pro partners are crying, I’m not crying, […]

“DWTS” Week 6: Famous Dances Night

Last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” was jam-packed with memorable moments: Three pairs earned perfect scores, Alexa PenaVega performed with a live snake and Hayes Grier embraced his inner John Travolta. Famous Dances Night opened with a high-energy performance to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston, which included nods to Flashdance (yes, water […]

The Healing Power of Song—and Dance

Last night’s Grammys belonged to two people: Adele, who (rightfully) took home every award under the sun, and the late, great Whitney Houston. Both will always be known as singers of incredible power and purity. Like Houston, Adele has figured out that the best way to showcase a gorgeous voice is to pare everything else […]