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    rowingrowingrowing: My favorite Whitney Houston song was an overtly jazzy single from the late 80's (early 90's) that for the life of me I can't remember. In the video s... more »
    jianna: I love this, it's totally infectious. I think I really love the retro-ness of it. It makes me feel light and while not like a million dollar bill, a... more »
    goodcheapfun: I agree with the critique of Whitney's voice. I think her music has to change just like her voice. It is a disappointment. It's just not as crisp. ... more »
    TealCuttlefish: I'm thrilled with the lack of Autotune. I prefer hearing a real voice. The song is OK and will probably stick in my brain from time to time, though it... more »
    NewsBunny: Smoking and drinking will lower a voice. Remember all those old radio guys? Take Edward R. Murrow. That voice was breathtaking. But he got it fro... more »
    Cunning_Linguist: Love it! I think she sounds even better now than she did in her heyday. The gritty voice suits her better and I think it's perfect for this kind of di... more »
    SarahHeartburn: Uh, not only is she older, the world is too. And frankly I never could stand the treacle she used to sing and the megapyrotechnic vocals. I like this... more »
    electricbubbles: This is the comeback I was rooting for most, and DAMN I am happy for it. Also, she looks really good and I am doing the computer dance as I type. more »
    Isi: "Impacting"? Oy. more »
    Devonna: It's going in my mental list of celebratory jams next to "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige. That means I like it. And now I want to know what the rest of... more »
    MeaniePants: I'm digging it. Whitney, girl, I missed you! more »
    badmutha: I dunno. Sounds like Whitney, but not "I wanna dance with somebody" happy. But you're right. She is older, and that's what happens as you age. I hope ... more »
    Jack_Burton: Ahem, Darryl Hannah. more »
    Steve Holt's Mother Part Deux: A lot of people have commented on the fact that it is incredibly difficult to get cast in films once your a "woman of a certain age," but I don't get ... more »
    bellejay: I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around The Wrestler being a feminist film just because the male character is being physically exploited alongs... more »
    AtomiClash: humanitarian misanthrope: To answer your question: Sean Young. That about sums it up, I think. more »
    plothole: Brilliant theory: ready? Maybe it's because many popular female actresses can't act. Think about our culture before killing me...the actresses who c... more »
    quatrevingtquatre: I'll call it a comeback if a see him in another movie after this one. more »
    Rare Affinity: Actresses can have a career renaissance as opposed to a comeback. Meryl Streep is surely a case in point. Her film career went rather quiet in the 199... more »
    mariamariamaria: Without question, it's easier for men. Men will be forgiven for being bad, for getting old and for making mistakes. Women - not so much. A true fem... more »
  • #comebacks

    It's Not Right, But It's Okay: Whitney's Comeback Song Has Its Ups And Downs

    It's been a while since we've heard anything from Whitney Houston that didn't end up on The Soup, but her comeback is in full swing, and her single, "Million Dollar Bill," is cause for both celebration and concern. More »
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    Is It Easier For Men To Make A Comeback?

    Tonight is, by all accounts, Mickey Rourke's night to shine. After toiling in Hollywood's Has-Been Zone for years, Rourke is favored to win gold. But is it harder for actresses to overcome Has Been status? More »