Whitney Houston Legacy Gala

About this episode

The episode covers the fifth annual Whitney Houston Legacy Gala celebrating her birthday and legacy through music and community impact.

Whitney Houston’s legacy soars at her fifth annual gala, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” set for August 8 in Atlanta, celebrating her 63rd birthday and enduring spirit. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Pat Houston, with Clive Davis as honorary chair, the event features powerhouse performances from Babyface — the Grammy-winning producer behind hits like “Exhale” and “I’m Your Baby Tonight” — whose music and influence span over 800 million records sold. Beyond the stage, the gala shines a spotlight on community impact, honoring Atlanta GLOW and awarding annual scholarships to arts students at HBCUs. A vocal competition crowns a winner to perform live, keeping Whitney’s passion alive. Founded in 1989, her foundation continues her mission: uplifting homeless youth, building community spaces, and empowering the next generation — proving her legacy thrives through music, mentorship, and meaningful change. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Frazier, Pat Houston

Guest: Babyface

Topics covered

• Whitney Houston
• gala
• music legacy
• community impact
• arts scholarships

Keywords

• Whitney Houston
• gala
• Babyface
• Atlanta GLOW
• arts scholarships
• community impact
• music legacy

Sponsors

Solipillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Atlanta GLOW, Whitney Houston Foundation

More episodes of R&B Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

• Eric Benét Drops Soulful New Single · June 12, 2026 · 1 min
• Sam Green Reimagines Love and Happiness · June 12, 2026 · 2 min
• Gretchen Parlato’s Full Circle Album · June 12, 2026 · 2 min
• Early Times Unveils Jazz Album Border Crossings · June 12, 2026 · 2 min
• Marcia Griffiths Returns with New Reggae Classic · June 12, 2026 · 2 min
• Kisha Grandy Drops Faith-Fueled New Single · June 12, 2026 · 1 min