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R&B Singer Gouges Out Eye After Suicide Attempt
Reuters, via Yahoo ^ | 2.2.2005 | Gail Mitchell

Posted on 02/02/2005 8:47:59 PM PST by NYC GOP Chick

By Gail Mitchell

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Following a suicide attempt, R&B singer Houston has gouged out his eye while on an overseas performance junket.

 

A brief statement was released Wednesday by his Capitol Records label, saying only, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Houston during this tragic time."

According to sources, the singer first attempted to jump out of a London hotel window last Thursday. Prevented from doing so by his security staff, Houston was locked in his room, at which time the injury occurred. No additional details as to his current condition or whereabouts have been disclosed.

Featured in a McDonald's commercial, Houston's 2004 hit single "I Like That" peaked at No. 11 on the Hot 100 singles chart. The song also featured Chingy, Nate Dogg and I-20.

Houston's debut album, "It's Already Written," has sold 208,000 units to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan, having peaked at No. 14 on The Billboard 200.

Reuters/Billboard


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To: NYC GOP Chick

How to eye love thee, let me count the ways.


101 posted on 02/02/2005 9:38:10 PM PST by RetroWarrior ("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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To: speedy
He could even dress it up with a top hat, tails, and a cane...

102 posted on 02/02/2005 9:38:46 PM PST by mysto ("I am ZOT proof" --- famous last words of a troll.)
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To: RetroWarrior

b side No mofo binoculars and 3D for me!


103 posted on 02/02/2005 9:38:53 PM PST by xp38
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Sammy Davis Jr. Called Houston today and said "Eye haven't seen you around much lately."
104 posted on 02/02/2005 9:40:07 PM PST by RetroWarrior ("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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To: RetroWarrior

um... Sammy Davis Jr. is dead... so maybe he called Ray Charles instead...


105 posted on 02/02/2005 9:41:12 PM PST by mysto ("I am ZOT proof" --- famous last words of a troll.)
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To: mysto

Eye couldn't tell you.


106 posted on 02/02/2005 9:41:55 PM PST by RetroWarrior ("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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To: mysto

Um...Ray has also shuffled off this mortal coil.


107 posted on 02/02/2005 9:42:40 PM PST by xp38
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To: xp38
Um...Ray has also shuffled off this mortal coil.
Um, I know that... I'm thinking they're having an interesting conversation right now in that great recording studio in the sky...
108 posted on 02/02/2005 9:44:42 PM PST by mysto ("I am ZOT proof" --- famous last words of a troll.)
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To: lavrenti

The most fun posts usually are not. Just trying to think of the bright side for Houston -- at least he'll be in demand for games of Blind Man's Bluff. It will only take him half as long to wipe the sleep out of his eyes. He has a lot to look forward to.


109 posted on 02/02/2005 9:44:59 PM PST by speedy
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Oh my!!! Now he will have to change his name from Houston to Patch.
110 posted on 02/02/2005 9:45:19 PM PST by armymarinemom (but should never follow the words 'I support the troops")
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To: speedy

Of course he won't be able to wink at anyone anymore... it'll just look like he's blinking...


111 posted on 02/02/2005 9:46:08 PM PST by mysto ("I am ZOT proof" --- famous last words of a troll.)
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To: NYC GOP Chick

Guess that takes care of the double vision problem.


112 posted on 02/02/2005 9:46:11 PM PST by taxesareforever
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To: mysto

Now that is a look that needs to come back. Very relaxed and casual. I like it.


113 posted on 02/02/2005 9:46:19 PM PST by speedy
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To: speedy

Actually he has a lot less to look forward to.

Like half.


114 posted on 02/02/2005 9:46:53 PM PST by lavrenti (Think of who is pithy, yet so attractive to women.)
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To: speedy
Just think how much he'll save in Visine!
115 posted on 02/02/2005 9:47:14 PM PST by RetroWarrior ("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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To: mysto; lavrenti

One thing he won't ever have to worry about again -- going cross-eyed.


116 posted on 02/02/2005 9:48:10 PM PST by speedy
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Some time in the future he will be accused of drug abuse because of his glassy eyed appearance.
117 posted on 02/02/2005 9:49:44 PM PST by RetroWarrior ("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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To: RetroWarrior

I think Houston would be happy to know how much material he has given us. I never heard of the guy before tonight, but I have a feeling I won't soon forget him. Anxiously awaiting NYC GOP Chick's follow-up post on this subject. You notice she started this mess and then disappeared. Probably looking for a story about some guy who cut off his hand.


118 posted on 02/02/2005 9:51:48 PM PST by speedy
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To: speedy

In the Democrat Party, he would be king!

That one took some thought...


119 posted on 02/02/2005 9:52:48 PM PST by lavrenti (Think of who is pithy, yet so attractive to women.)
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To: NYC GOP Chick

120 posted on 02/02/2005 9:53:04 PM PST by Boazo (From the mind of BOAZO)
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