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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
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
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To: NYC GOP Chick
How to eye love thee, let me count the ways.
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posted on
02/02/2005 9:38:10 PM PST
by
RetroWarrior
("We count it death to falter, not to die")
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.)
To: RetroWarrior
b side No mofo binoculars and 3D for me!
103
posted on
02/02/2005 9:38:53 PM PST
by
xp38
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")
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.)
To: mysto
106
posted on
02/02/2005 9:41:55 PM PST
by
RetroWarrior
("We count it death to falter, not to die")
To: mysto
Um...Ray has also shuffled off this mortal coil.
107
posted on
02/02/2005 9:42:40 PM PST
by
xp38
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.)
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
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")
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.)
To: NYC GOP Chick
Guess that takes care of the double vision problem.
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
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.)
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")
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
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")
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
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.)
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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