

After years away from the spotlight, Whitney Houston returns with a new album slated for release August 31st, and will give Ms. Winfrey the honor of a rare sit-down to mark The Oprah Winfrey Show's 24th season.
Since her infamous Diane Sawyer interview in 2002, Houston has shied away from media one-on-ones where celebrities are expected to share intimate details of their personal lives. The Sawyer Primetime special spawned the oft-repeated Houston phrase, “Crack is wack,” that she’s still probably trying to live down.
Houston has taken time off from recording to raise her 16-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and manage her personal affairs – including a high-profile divorce from R&B singer Bobby Brown – Houston says she has appreciated her fans’ support over the years and is looking forward to a successful return to music.
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