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Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal continued their fast unto death for the third consecutive day on Monday
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Cissy Houston, Gospel Icon And Mother Of Late Whitney Houston, Dies At 91: Reflecting On Her Remarkable Career
Cissy Houston, mother of the late legendary singer Whitney Houston and a renowned gospel singer herself, has passed away at 91. Houston died at her home in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, October 7, while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family,” Pat said in a statement. She described her late mother-in-law as a strong and towering figure in their lives and as a woman of deep faith and conviction who cared immensely about family, ministry, and community.
Honoring Cissy’s more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment, Pat said her “contributions to popular music and culture are unparalleled.”
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Houston began her singing career in 1938 with her sister Anne and two brothers, Larry and Nicky, in a group called the Drinkard Four. In 1963, she formed another group called Sweet Inspirations with Dee Dee Warwick, her niece. Within a few years, the band was providing backup vocals for artists like Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, and Wilson Pickett. They also worked with The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967 and Elvis Presley in 1969.
As a soloist, Houston released her first record, This Is My Vow, in 1963, then going by the name Sissie Houston. She released her solo debut LP, Presenting Cissy Houston, in 1970, which featured hits such as Be My Baby and I’ll Be There. Two years later, she sang backup for Bette Midler on her debut album.
Houston, an in-demand singer of her time, has more than 600 song credits across genres to her name. Her vocals can be heard on tracks alongside a myriad of artists, including Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Beyoncé, and her daughter, with whom she recorded a duet titled I Know Him So Well.
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Houston was married to NBA player Gary Garland from 1955 to 1957, and they share a son named Gary. In 1958, Houston met John Russell Houston, father of Michael and Whitney. The couple legally separated in 1991.
“We are touched by your generous support and your outpouring of love during our profound time of grief,” Pat Houston said on behalf of the Houston family. “We request privacy during this difficult time.”
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THROWBACK: When Ajay Devgn revealed being guilty of believing in THIS superstition and made Karan Johar say, ‘I’m not having a great rapid fire’
Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar, two prominent figures in the Indian film industry, have collaborated on various projects over the years, each bringing their unique flair to the screen. For Karan, the letter “K” has been a lucky charm, symbolizing success in many of his blockbuster films. In a nostalgic throwback, we recall a memorable moment when Karan quizzed Ajay about his guilty superstition. Ajay humorously commented on how Karan’s films had consistently thrived until they teamed up for a project together, and that did not work at all. This left Johar shocked, and he ended up saying, ‘I am not having a great rapid fire.’
During an appearance on Koffee with Karan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director asked Ajay about his guilty superstition that he believed in during the rapid-fire round. To which Ajay said, “I had this superstition that all your movies with K work till we did Kaal.” KJo burst into laughter and replied, “Thanks, Ajay! Thanks!”.
Meanwhile, the initial “K” has become closely linked to Karan Johar’s success in movies and is often seen as a sign of his hit films. From the famous Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to the romantic film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Karan’s movies have always drawn in audiences.
The charm of the “K” continued with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kalank, with each film highlighting his unique storytelling and emotional depth.
While discussing Devgn’s work front, he will be next seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff, and Akshay Kumar. Singham Again will hit theaters on November 1, 2024. The recently released trailer has heightened the anticipation among fans and movie lovers.
Apart from Singham Again, he also has Raid 2 with Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, Son of Sardaar 2 with Mrunal Thakur, Sanjay Dutt, Vindu Daara Singh, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Kubbra Sait, Mukul Dev, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others.
Ajay is also set to star in De De Pyaar De 2 alongside Rakul Preet Kaur. Additionally, reports indicate that he has Drishyam 3 and Shaitaan 2 in the pipeline. Stay tuned with Pinkvilla for more updates!
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