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The controversial biopic of late superstar Whitney Houston has a premiere date.  The Angela Bassett-directed TV movie titled “Whitney” is set to air on Lifetime on January 17th.  The network’s press release describes the movie as an exploration of the tumultuous relationship between Whitney and former husband Bobby Brown.  The title role is being played by “America’s Next Top Model” star Yaya DaCosta.  R&B singer Deborah Cox was enlisted to re-record hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “Greatest Love Of All” for the movie. Whitney’s family, particularly her mother Cissy Houston, has been vocal about its disapproval from the start.

“Whitney” airs January 17th at 8 p.m. Eastern on Lifetime.  A one-hour documentary called “Beyond the Headlines” will air right after the movie.