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(Billboard)A Whitney Houston
hologram is coming in 2016 thanks to Pat Houston, President of the
Whitney Houston Estate, and Greek billionaire Alki David, the CEO of
Hologram USA.
The holographic
representation of Whitney Houston will perform in "a major U.S. venue"
for a show that will be beamed to TVs and computers around the world via
David's FilmOn.com, according to a press release. The announcement even
promises a posthumous international tour after the show's U.S. debut.
Pat
Houston had this to say about the partnership that will -- in the words
of the press release -- "bring back" Whitney Houston. "It's a great
opportunity for her fans to see a reinvention of one the most celebrated
female artists in history and to continue a legacy of performances that
will not be forgotten in years to come. I look forward to the
partnership."
David's
Hologram USA will design the Whitney hologram in partnership with her
estate. Alki David recently made headlines for teaming up with
controversial rapper Chief Keef for his series of attempted holographic concerts.
When
asked about a Whitney hologram in late 2014, Pat Houston expressed
mixed feelings. "I don't know how I would feel about [a hologram] and
certainly I've been approached to do a project of that magnitude, and I
said, 'No.' But who knows what the future holds," she said at the time.
"I mean, it's just been only two and half years. Maybe down the road."
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