Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review — Naomi Ackie shines as the astounding singer in the glorious biopic
2 years, 2 months ago

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review — Naomi Ackie shines as the astounding singer in the glorious biopic

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The musical biopic narrates the inspirational, poignant and emotional journey of Whitney Houston from being a New Jersey choir girl to one of the most-awarded artists of all time. However, what is commendable is director Kasi Lemmons’ beautiful perception of celebrating the complex and incomparable life of Whitney Houston, who was synonymous during her peak. Talking about the premise, the musical biopic narrates the inspirational, poignant and emotional journey of Whitney from being a New Jersey choir girl to one of the most-awarded artists of all time. Coming to performances, Naomi Ackie poured her soul and gave a nuanced and supreme performance as the astounding vocalist Whitney Houston.

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Missed the Whitney Houston biopic in theaters? Here’s how you can stream it
1 year, 10 months ago

Missed the Whitney Houston biopic in theaters? Here’s how you can stream it

LA Times  

If your greatest love of all is watching musical artist biopics of varying quality, Netflix is here for you, dropping last year’s Whitney Houston movie, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” into its offerings this weekend. In December, Sony Pictures’ “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody” debuted in third place at the domestic box office behind fierce competitors “Avatar: The …

Jennifer Hudson honors Whitney Houston with a rendition of Greatest Love of All at Pre-Grammy Gala
2 years, 1 month ago

Jennifer Hudson honors Whitney Houston with a rendition of Greatest Love of All at Pre-Grammy Gala

Daily Mail  

Jennifer Hudson delivered a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party Saturday night in Los Angeles. Performance: Jennifer Hudson delivered a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party Saturday night in Los Angeles For the occasion, the Chicago-bred entertainer stunned in a sparkly strapless silver gown covered in sequins. With diamond studs in her …

Kim Kardashian showers praise on Whitney Houston biopic and its leading lady Naomi Ackie
2 years, 2 months ago

Kim Kardashian showers praise on Whitney Houston biopic and its leading lady Naomi Ackie

Daily Mail  

Kim Kardashian showered praise on the new Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and its star Naomi Ackie. Approved: Kim Kardashian showered praise on the new Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and its star Naomi Ackie Kim wrote on her Insta Stories this Saturday: 'WOW, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY was so good.' …

‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ review: Long, straight recounting of the pop star’s life
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ review: Long, straight recounting of the pop star’s life

The Hindu  

Whitney Houston, who enthralled decades of listeners with a voice that Rolling Stone described as a “mammoth, coruscating cry”, has been the subject of many documentaries since her death in February 2012 at the age of 48, including Whitney: Can I Be Me and Whitney. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebodyis the latest look into the talented and troubled …

Why a kiss was worth fighting for in the Whitney biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
2 years, 2 months ago

Why a kiss was worth fighting for in the Whitney biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

LA Times  

Not long before Whitney Houston‘s career takes off in the Sony Pictures musical biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” the young singer shares a romantic kiss with her best friend, Robyn Crawford. “And I fought for it.” Nafessa Williams and Naomi Ackie in the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters now, …

I Wanna Dance with Somebody review: The first authorised biopic turns Whitney Houston into a product
2 years, 2 months ago

I Wanna Dance with Somebody review: The first authorised biopic turns Whitney Houston into a product

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So, it’s hard to fault Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with …

Naomi Ackie interview: ‘I know that by playing Whitney Houston I’m potentially putting myself in the firing line’
2 years, 2 months ago

Naomi Ackie interview: ‘I know that by playing Whitney Houston I’m potentially putting myself in the firing line’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But now, with her phone inundated with texts from friends and family about the ads …

Whitewashing or reclaiming? A new Whitney Houston biopic spotlights musical highs over personal lows
2 years, 2 months ago

Whitewashing or reclaiming? A new Whitney Houston biopic spotlights musical highs over personal lows

LA Times  

“When I met her on ‘How Will I Know,’” says producer Narada Michael Walden of his first encounter with Whitney Houston, “it was like meeting Muhammad Ali.” The new Whitney Houston biopic climaxes with a detailed reenactment of the pop superstar’s show-stopping performance at the 1994 American Music Awards. “The emotion, the bravura singing, the ability to strike every moment …

Review: Superstar biopic ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ is decidedly off-key
2 years, 3 months ago

Review: Superstar biopic ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ is decidedly off-key

LA Times  

When remembering the iconic life and career of Whitney Houston, there are many defining moments that instantly spring to mind: when she obliterated “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl in 1991, thereby rendering all other versions subpar, her soaring rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” from “The Bodyguard,” or even her concert at Wembley Stadium in …

Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story
2 years, 3 months ago

Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the …

Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story
2 years, 3 months ago

Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story

Associated Press  

Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the new biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” is the first to admit that she is not a doppelganger for the pop star. The film, written by “Bohemian Rhapsody” scribe Anthony McCarten, shows Houston’s ascent from New Jersey choir girl to global superstar, with a focus on the woman behind the icon, troubles, …

First ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ trailer tracks Whitney Houston’s rise to fame
2 years, 6 months ago

First ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ trailer tracks Whitney Houston’s rise to fame

LA Times  

Actor Naomi Ackie captures singer Whitney Houston’s rise to fame and ups and downs in the newly released trailer for the upcoming biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” In the first footage, released on Thursday, the “Master of None” actor takes viewers back to Houston’s breakthrough moment at the Sweetwaters club in Manhattan where music mogul Clive Davis had a …

Naomi Ackie seen for first time as Whitney Houston in poster for I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic
2 years, 10 months ago

Naomi Ackie seen for first time as Whitney Houston in poster for I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic

Daily Mail  

Naomi Ackie was seen for the first time in character as the legendary Whitney Houston in a new poster released to promote the I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic. Scroll down for video Big shoes to fill: Naomi Ackie was seen for the first time in character as the legendary Whitney Houston in a new poster released to promote the …

Whitney Houston biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ in the works 8 years after her death
3 years, 10 months ago

Whitney Houston biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ in the works 8 years after her death

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to Deadline, the film, which will be titled I Wanna Dance With Somebody, is …

Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in biopic movie
3 years, 10 months ago

Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in biopic movie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Naomi Ackie has been cast as Whitney Houston in a forthcoming …

Naomi Ackie to star as Whitney Houston in R&B singer's biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody
4 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Ackie to star as Whitney Houston in R&B singer's biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Firstpost  

I Wanna Dance With Somebody will track the story of Whitney Houston from her musical beginnings through her tragic death in 2012. The biopic on music legend Whitney Houston has found its lead star in actor Naomi Ackie. Titled I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the movie was announced in April by Grammy-winning producer Clive Davis, who will produce it along …

Whitney Houston, R.I.P.: The Singer Is Dead at 48
13 years, 1 month ago

Whitney Houston, R.I.P.: The Singer Is Dead at 48

Slate  

Whitney Houston, dead tonight at 48, is already being eulogized as a tragic diva. She could sing pop songs: “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” belong on the celestial mixtape of the greatest 1980s bubblegum. She spent the early ‘90s in a tug-of-war with Mariah Carey for chart supremacy, but Carey’s hip-hop savvy ensured that she’d …

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