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WHITNEY HOUSTON. THE TWILIGHT OF A DIVA, Ejercicios de Idioma Inglés

Información sobre la vida de Whitney Houston, incluyendo su defensa de temas raciales, su biografía, relaciones familiares y amistades, contribuciones a la industria cinematográfica y de la moda, su repercusión y comparación con otros artistas. También se discute su papel en el feminismo y la comunidad LGTB. El documento incluye preguntas sobre su vida y obra, así como opiniones personales sobre su figura.

Tipo: Ejercicios

2022/2023

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¡Descarga WHITNEY HOUSTON. THE TWILIGHT OF A DIVA y más Ejercicios en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! ENGLISH Il UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA MIGUEL DE CERVANTES ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ZAMORA MORALES YANIRA AMARILIS COTTO BENÍTEZ RUTH 2022 - 2023 O 7 What did she defend? What is / are your point(s) of view about it? She defended racial issues at all times, especially the rights of the African-American race. It seems to me that it was essential that there were people with his thoughts in the elite, being the example for many children. Cultural Influences of Whitney Houston in the annals of the North American discography? With each other, we can find Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion... Main Aspects on Whitney Houstons Biography in her childhood and as adult (Anecdotes on accidents, diseases, traumas, etc...). In her childhood, Whitney suffered sexual abuse, not by a man by her cousin. In her adulthood, Whitney experienced other types of traumas: the loss of the baby in her second pregnancy, drugs, and the victim of gender violence by her partner. Family Bonds? a. Bobby Cristina Brown: She is her daughter, the result of her relationship with Bobby Brown. b. Cissy Houston: She is her mother, an American soul, and a gospel singer. c. John Russel Houston: He is her father. In addition, he accompanied her daughter in her professional career, becoming her manager. d. Gary Garland: He is the son of Cissy Houston, Whitney's stepbrother, and Bobbi Kristina Brown's uncle. e. Michael Houston: He is her brother and the son of Cissy and John Russell. f. Rayah Houston: She is the niece of Whitney and the daughter of Gary Garland. 8. Delia Mae Drinkard: She is the mother of Cissy Houston and the grandmother of Whitney. h. Susan Bell Drinkard: She is the grandmother of Cissy Houston and the great-grandmother of Whitney. i. Dionne Warwick: She is Whitney's cousin and Dee Dee's sister, j. Dee Dee Warwick: She was the niece of Houston's mother. Therefore, she was also his cousin. Friendships — Relationships Who is who? / Write an anecdote on: a. Kevin Costner: He is an American actor. They made the movie "The Bodyguard" together, and their friendship crossed the screens. b. Dee Dee Warwick: She is his cousin on the mother's side. Over time, it's spoken that she abused Whitney when she was a child. c. Robyn Crawford: She was his best friend and creative director. She has claimed to have had an affair with the singer. d. Michael Jackson: Both were close to recording a musical duet, but, in the end, that moment never came. Despite this, there has a special relationship. e. Eddie Murphy: The singer had an affair with this well- known comedian. In addition, he could have tried to prevent her wedding to Bobby Brown. f. Bobby Brown: Whitney had a relationship with this American hip-hop singer. After fourteen years of relationship, they decided to end. 8. Nick Gordon: He was his daughter's partner. He passed away after a heart attack related to an overdose. Whitney Houston Contributions on the Cinematography Industry / Theatrical Representation / Is Whitney Houston an Icon of Fashion? A diva? A legend? How? Whitney made different films as an actress: The Bodyguard, Whitney, Sparkle, and Waiting for a Breath. As for fashion, she was a true benchmark, introducing a youthful and brilliant touch of the eighties. Today she is still one of the most imitated icons. Whitney repercussion What is /are your point(s) of view on the figure of Whitney Houston? Houston's Can we consider her as a leftist political activist or as a feminist? Can we point out her artistic works as Pop Music or Soul? Can you compare her with Beyoncé and Jennifer López? Why? | think she was a true revelation of the time. She kept his ideals until the end and been reach thousands of people thanks to his style. Without a doubt, we can consider Whitney as one of the feminist references of the moment, deciding to consolidate herself faithful to her musical style. In addition, she was an icon for African-American society. Even though he could have changed his musical style to pop, she always defended her style to continue singing soul, gospel... In my opinion, we can compare them, since she reached the level of success of these singers in her time. What is / are the contribution (s) of Whitney Houston to the Feminism / LGTB movement? What were the negative aspects that devastated the singer's artistic career? In the LGTB community, it is considered a true icon. One of the hymns of this community is the song: "/t's not right but it's okay,” where symbolic phrases such as "!'m gonna make it anyway” appear.” Hthink it was the world she was introduced: to drugs, new friends... Which are the most similar and different aspects between Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown? What is /are your point of view(s)? Which one of her songs you admire the most? What was the main message of the following songs: (Briefly —in one sentence) What is the plot of the movie The bodyguard? (Explain briefly) Which are the main and secondary characters of this movie? Explain briefly the main theme and secondary themes of this movie? The closest thing between them ¡s their occupations since both have dedicated their careers to music. Regarding their differences, | believe that the main one was drug addiction. lt was Bobby who introduced her into this world until he physically mistreated her. l believe that she was a battered woman who allowed certain things because of the repercussions they had. The song | like the most from her is: “l wanna dance with somebody.” a) So emotional: From when you're falling in love with someone for the first time. b) When you believe: Talk about faith and believing in things. c) 1 will always love you: No matter how much a sentimental relationship ends, you will always love that person and they will keep a hole in your heart. d) On moment in time: This song seems to have been dedicated to herself, singing phrases of empowerment and improvement. A secret service man becomes a woman's bodyguard. In her, he finds her love and the danger he carries from her by protecting her from her. The main protagonists are Frank, Rachel (it revolves around them), Gary, and Bill. As secondary actors, we find: Ralph, Tomas, Michele... The main theme of this film is the love that arises between the two mentioned protagonists. As secondary themes, we find: the anonymous letters with death threats that Rachel ¡is receiving.
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