Rihanna Discusses Playing Whitney Houston In Biopic

[Alek 1,407]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q5U8eLiDoSA#!

(Whitney question @ 3:00 mark)

Rihanna has been everywhere lately! But then again, isn’t she always?

In a fun interview to promote ‘Battleship’ the alleged vocalist caught up with Fifi & Jules in her hotel room to discuss an array of topics including music, her revolving door of a love life, and playing the late icon Whitney Houston in a biopic.

*Gasp*

See what RhiRhi had to say about playing Houston on the silver screen after the jump and sound off below.

If Rihanna played Whitney Houston would her performance soar like her singles on Billboard–or would she fall flat like her octaves on stage? Discuss.

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[Teenage Wet Dream 2,909]

love you riri but i don't think you should play Whitney sorry

[Chantoya Jo Jackson 749]

I don't see it.

[Teenage Wet Dream 2,909]

I don't see it.

J Hud >>>

[Alek 1,407]

TBH I would love if Rihanna played Whitney, way moe than J. Hudson.

[Chantoya Jo Jackson 749]

J Hud >>>

I don't see that either tbh +laughcry+

get a unknown who carries Whit's tone, grace, mannerisms, looks and can act.

[King X 988]

brit35brit35

[FifiSillyBunz 0]

i think thatd be a bad move. itd just draw more attention to her... less than amazing vocals, n shed prob be humiliated, fasho.

[Aion 27]

I remember when they wanted Lisa from Saved By the Bell.

[Teenage Wet Dream 2,909]

I don't see that either tbh +laughcry+

get a unknown who carries Whit's tone, grace, mannerisms, looks and can act.

J hud can act and she looked great during the grammy tribute plus she can sing too

[phugphag 21]

I actually think she could do a really good impression of Whitney... the only problem is the vocals but that could be said for ANYBODY trying to play Whit. Even Mariah cant belt like that (not that Mariah would play whit but whatev)...

[Aion 27]

Tbh why is anyone concerned about who can sing when discussing the role? It would be horseshit to have someone play an iconic singer (ANY iconic singer) and have them do their own singing. No. That voice is one in a million, that's why it's special. Anyone who gets the role should lip sync all the musical stuff as much as possible, so I don't even think a singer has to play her.

[Teenage Wet Dream 2,909]

Tbh why is anyone concerned about who can sing when discussing the role? It would be horseshit to have someone play an iconic singer (ANY iconic singer) and have them do their own singing. No. That voice is one in a million, that's why it's special. Anyone who gets the role should lip sync all the musical stuff as much as possible, so I don't even think a singer has to play her.

That's true. Would they use Whitney's old songs I guess?

I mean what did they do for Angela Bassett and the Tina Turner movie?

[Mau 1,379]

Basically what Pipi and Colin said. Nobody could and should attempt to even try to sing like Whitney for the role. It just wont fly. Maybe they should take vocal strength training for possible acapella stuff through the movie, but as far as performances and "studio sessions" in the movie, it should be lipped.

I'm not sure Rihanna is up for it, being honest. It would be better if an actor with better experience did it IMO. Halle Berry could do it IMO. Not only is she beautiful but she can act.

[Aion 27]

That's true. Would they use Whitney's old songs I guess?

I mean what did they do for Angela Bassett and the Tina Turner movie?

Tina actually re-recorded a lot of stuff for the movie. I think part of that was so they didn't have to get the rights from Ike or anyone else, if he still owned them. She gave up all that stuff in the divorce. So even the songs Angela mimes to when she's like 20 years old in the film, Tina just made new versions. Now that's impossible because Whitney is no longer alive, but I'm sure they could find a way. For example, Whitney sang about 20-30 seconds a cappella on Arsenio Hall once of the first song she ever sang in public. If you need that scene, the first time she sang in church, they can just isolate the vocal, clean it and adjust it a bit, and create a scene that suits it so it's legit. They can TOTALLY do that kind of shit with today's technology. And so many live performances of hers have been documented that there's really no worry.

[Teenage Wet Dream 2,909]

Tina actually re-recorded a lot of stuff for the movie. I think part of that was so they didn't have to get the rights from Ike or anyone else, if he still owned them. She gave up all that stuff in the divorce. So even the songs Angela mimes to when she's like 20 years old in the film, Tina just made new versions. Now that's impossible because Whitney is no longer alive, but I'm sure they could find a way. For example, Whitney sang about 20-30 seconds a cappella on Arsenio Hall once of the first song she ever sang in public. If you need that scene, the first time she sang in church, they can just isolate the vocal, clean it and adjust it a bit, and create a scene that suits it so it's legit. They can TOTALLY do that kind of shit with today's technology. And so many live performances of hers have been documented that there's really no worry.

wow that's true. Do you really think this movie will see light of day?

[Petit Monstre 30]

As much as I love Rih, Jennifer is so much better for this role.

[Alek 1,407]

Tbh why is anyone concerned about who can sing when discussing the role? It would be horseshit to have someone play an iconic singer (ANY iconic singer) and have them do their own singing. No. That voice is one in a million, that's why it's special. Anyone who gets the role should lip sync all the musical stuff as much as possible, so I don't even think a singer has to play her.

True tbh.