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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Shaping Whitney’s comeback
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The carefully crafted reintroduction of Whitney Houston to mainstream America after her extended visit to Craaazytown continues. Clive Davis, the man credited with discovering the singer and charting her early career in the 1980s, tells the New York Post that he and Houston continue to work on her comeback in Los Angeles, with an eye on releasing a new studio project next year. “We are reviewing material right now,” Davis told the Post’s Page Six column.
Davis conceded that the singer is not, as initially rumored, ready to go solo at next month’s Carousel Ball of Hope in Beverly Hills, but she “would accompany me.” Davis is hoping to relaunch the singer’s comeback at his prestigious Grammy party next year. “It is too early to say if Whitney is going to perform, but I would hope she would be in the running,” says Davis. “She looks radiant and is clearly together.”
And of those pesky rumors that Houston has suffered the loss of some of her magnificent vocal range, Davis said, “She is talking enthusiastically and is articulate. We are going to make a great album.”
This month, Houston filed for separation in Orange County, Calif., from Atlanta hubby Bobby Brown.
Marsalis at Morton’s
On Oct. 6 and 7, Morton’s Steakhouse in Buckhead will be adding an intriguing side dish to its menu. A live private concert by nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis will be beamed into selected Morton’s locations across the country. For jazz fans, the evening includes a private table, cocktails, a four-course signature dinner and a limited edition DVD signed by the trumpeter. Diners will also score a gift bag at the end of the evening. Price tag: $250 per person.
The steak emporium has partnered with Velocity Box Office, whose high-definition visuals and Dolby sound technology should ensure an intimate evening with Marsalis. Well, as intimate as it can get when the musician is physically in another city. The concert and dinner begins at 8 p.m. each night. Call for reservations: 1-800-891-2440.
Usher extends ‘Chicago’ run
Alpharetta’s very own Broadway star, Usher, is now set to continue his Great White Way debut for an additional two weeks.
The R&B singer, who made his Broadway bow in the revival of “Chicago,” will now stay in the show through Oct. 14. He originally was set to leave the musical Oct. 1.
The show has done boffo business since Usher joined the cast Aug. 22, playing conniving lawyer Billy Flynn.
Celebrity birthdays
Actor Larry Hagman is 75. Poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen is 72. Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 62. Author Stephen King is 59. Actor Bill Murray is 56. Actor Rob Morrow (“Numbers” ) is 44. Country singer Faith Hill is 39. Actor Luke Wilson is 35. TV personality Nicole Richie (“The Simple Life”) is 25. Actress Maggie Grace (“Lost”) is 23.
Contributing: Elizabeth Cobb and news services. If you have a tip, call 404-526-2749. Or fax 404-526-5509. Or e-mail: buzz@ajc.com.
If you have a tip, call 404-526-2749. Or fax 404-526-5509. Or e-mail: buzz@ajc.com.
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