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Aug 2023
1h 15m

Whitney Houston

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
About this episode

In this episode, Tess takes the mic to share the legacy of queen, Whitney Houston. From the early years of breaking all time records to her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown and the press, we talk through her heartbreaking, yet iconic journey as one of the most famous pop stars and divas of our time. This is Whitney. 

This episode contains accounts of sexual assault, violence, and substance abuse. 

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo.

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