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Whitney Houston Auction: Iconic Items Go On Sale
4 Aug
Summary
- Whitney Houston's personal items are up for auction on August 11.
- Proceeds will benefit the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation.
- Babyface headlines the Legacy of Love Gala preview event.
An auction featuring personal items from the estate of Whitney Houston is scheduled to take place on August 11, commencing at 1 p.m. EST, through Julien's Auctions. This event offers enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire significant memorabilia, including a Dolce & Gabbana gown worn during her My Love Is Your Love World Tour and a Richard Avedon portrait previously displayed in her office.
All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. This foundation utilizes the funds to support various programs, scholarships, and community initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and fostering opportunities. This marks the second year of collaboration between the foundation and Julien's Auctions, leveraging their global reach to promote the sale.
A special preview of auction highlights is planned for August 8, coinciding with what would have been Whitney Houston's 63rd birthday. This preview will be part of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation's 5th Annual Legacy of Love Gala. The gala, themed 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody,' will be hosted at The Whitley Hotel Atlanta and will feature music icon Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds as the headline performer.
