Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston, Actress

With the release of Sparkle, her final film, we survey the great diva's checkered movie career

Kevin Costner plays the Guthrie: Can you separate his music from his movies?

It's nearly impossible to listen to Kevin Costner and Modern West's recordings and separate the music from the man. We take that back - it's not nearly impossible, it is empirically, categorically, absolutely 100 percent no-can-do-no-Siree simply not possible. Not gonna happen. Sorry.

When a Man Loves a Diva is guys' tribute to pop superstars

Three men celebrate Cher, Tina, Whitney, and more

Weekend Checklist: Communist Daughter, Chastity Brown, Bassgasm 6, Big and Rich

​This is a weekend to explore new bands that are experimenting with new sounds. New pieces are created daily; included in this weekend's CD releases are Chastity Brown's highly anticipated album, Ghostmouth's brash collection, along with Janiva Magness and Josh Mogck's contributions to new music.

Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard role opened up interracial dating

​"If it wasn't for Whitney, I wouldn't be married with a beautiful kid and wonderful husband today" says Lisa. "She changed the game by kissing Costner." Lisa is a black 30-something wife and mother of one who lives in Eden Prairie. Her husband is white. "We met at Tropix [an old downtown nightc ... More >>

Amos Lee at the State Theatre, 3/24/11

Photos by Steve Cohen​Amos LeeMarch 24, 2011State Theatre, MinneapolisLast night at the State Theatre was as surprising as the most recent snow accumulation throughout the Twin Cities at the start of spring.

Calm, collected holiday shopper, what's on your iPod? (Part III)

​Nope, the season's not over yet. There are trees left to trim, stockings left to stuff, decorations still to be hung with care, and because you're a big baller/shot caller - are you kidding, of course you are - it's downright imperative that you figure out where to score one of those humongous gi ... More >>

A modest proposal for putting faded pop stars out to pasture

​Phil Collins is marginally famous for being the drummer/singer for Genesis, a UK outfit initially known for immersive prog-rock epics like Trespass and Selling England By The Pound, until they sold out and went commercial. He is slightly more well-known for contributing to Disney film soundtracks ... More >>

Taylor Swift sells out Xcel

Photo by Steve Cohen​ SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT. I'm worried for li'l Taylor Swift. Her last American tour sold out all across the board. In fact, she sold out Staples Center and Madison Square Garden in less than two minutes. This tour? Also sold out sold out sold out. Appears the next show wit ... More >>

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dishes on Twin Cities dining scene

City Pages' former critic pens new book, Drink This: Wine Made Simple

The Songs We Can't Escape

City Pages' former critic pens new book, Drink This: Wine Made Simple

The Songs We Can't Escape

City Pages' former critic pens new book, Drink This: Wine Made Simple

When A Man Loves a Diva

City Pages' former critic pens new book, Drink This: Wine Made Simple

When a Man Loves a Diva

City Pages' former critic pens new book, Drink This: Wine Made Simple

The T-Wayne spectacle comes to the Twin Cities

Chokecherry: In the Wine Press

Breakfast of Champions 8/4: Doom, but no gloom

The power of pop

The Brooklyn-based XYZ Affair play pop music unironically

Miss TiNea

The Brooklyn-based XYZ Affair play pop music unironically

Jeff Olson

The Brooklyn-based XYZ Affair play pop music unironically

Artists of the Year

Hurricanes, war, avian flu, locust plagues, that annoying song you couldn't get out of your head. It wasn't the greatest of all possible years. Nor was it halfway decent. But to prove that it wasn't all bad, we asked 29 writers to rave about the ar

11/29: Morning Communique

Hurricanes, war, avian flu, locust plagues, that annoying song you couldn't get out of your head. It wasn't the greatest of all possible years. Nor was it halfway decent. But to prove that it wasn't all bad, we asked 29 writers to rave about the ar

Savage Love

Hurricanes, war, avian flu, locust plagues, that annoying song you couldn't get out of your head. It wasn't the greatest of all possible years. Nor was it halfway decent. But to prove that it wasn't all bad, we asked 29 writers to rave about the ar

Pop Quiz

Putting young R&B singers Alicia Keys and Blu Cantrell to the test

Stars and Stripes Forever

Putting young R&B singers Alicia Keys and Blu Cantrell to the test

Saved by the Bell

Former hip-hop collaborators Wyclef Jean and Canibus battle their personal demons--and each other

Mouse Tracks

The Road to El Dorado turns the rape of the Americas into a ride through the Magic Kingdom

Ol' Dirty Bastards

Unreformed punks the Dirty Robbers sing delicate songs about love, death, and kicking people in the head

Something About Mary

With her humble poise and non-Diva tone, Mary J. Blige is the unlikely heiress to Aretha's throne

Drawn Out

With her humble poise and non-Diva tone, Mary J. Blige is the unlikely heiress to Aretha's throne

Radio in Motion

With her humble poise and non-Diva tone, Mary J. Blige is the unlikely heiress to Aretha's throne

Wax Museum

Just Your Favorite DJ Savior: DJ Premier creates a mix-tape masterpiece.

Community Values

Just Your Favorite DJ Savior: DJ Premier creates a mix-tape masterpiece.