Key facts
- A new album, 'WH1TNEY,' compiling Whitney Houston's 11 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, has been released.
- A Whitney Houston Barbie doll, inspired by her 1987 music video, has been launched.
- Pat Houston, executor of Whitney Houston's estate, views Clive Davis as a crucial figure in the singer's career and legacy.
- The estate is considering plans for the 35th anniversary of 'The Bodyguard' and potential film projects.
- Pat Houston aims to release previously unseen live shows and music from Whitney Houston.
Pat Houston, the executor of Whitney Houston's estate and the singer's sister-in-law, has discussed several new initiatives celebrating the late artist's legacy. A new album, 'WH1TNEY,' has been released, compiling all 11 of Houston's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles. This release coincides with birthday celebrations for Houston, who would have turned 63 on Sunday. Additionally, a Whitney Houston Barbie doll, inspired by her 1987 music video for 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody,' has been launched, a project that Pat Houston noted was a long-held dream discussed with Whitney over 20 years ago. Pat Houston also reflected on the significant role of music executive Clive Davis, stating that his legacy is inseparable from Whitney Houston's, and that he deeply revered her career. Looking ahead, the estate is considering plans for the 35th anniversary of 'The Bodyguard' and is open to film projects, though they aim for purpose-driven releases to avoid oversaturation. A key goal for Pat Houston is to produce and release previously unseen live shows and music from Whitney Houston, particularly content that may not have been widely seen in North America.