A month after Sparkle's movie opening, WHITNEY HOUSTON fans are still SPARKLED!!! Enjoy our blog interview with Whitney's cousin DeAnna Warrick covered by Kingi Knox

I am privileged and honored to interview WHITNEY HOUSTON cousin and my friend, about attending the premiere at Sparkle.

I will lead in a Question & Answer with DEANNA WARRICK, who is Whitney Houston's cousin.

QUESTION. 

This has been an a devasting year...losing your cousin in February 

and your son in August the month of your cousins premiere.   

How are you doing?  

ANSWER. 

I'm as well as anybody who has lost a child can be. Some days 

are harder than others, but as time goes by I'm sure it will get 

better.

QUESTION.

Your son of 24 years old died so young after being in a coma for 

over 2 month.  What was the cause? 

ANSWER.  

We still don't have the answer to that question, we may never 

know.

QUESTION. 

To go to Sparkle premiere weeks after losing your son, what 

inspired you to watch the movie.  

ANSWER.

It's family and we support family no matter what. it was actually 

comforting being among friends and family. When I'm alone I'm 

left with my thoughts so it was a great night to get out I really 

needed it.

QUESTION. 

How did it feel to see Whitney on screen? 

ANSWER.  

It felt really good seeing her again she was a great actress.

QUESTION. 

What was your favorite scene in Sparkle? 

ANSWER.  

My favorite scene was when Sister invited Satin over for dinner. 

I loved Whitney in that scene, and the way she looked at Satin was 

so funny lol. She looked like she could see right through him. I could 

see her mother (Cissy Houston, and Aunt Lee Warrick) all in her face. 

LOL. If they thought you were up to no good, believe me you would know it.    

QUESTION.

What celebrities did you see at Sparkle that genuinely supported Whitney 

as well as the movie? 

ANSWER. 

Oh honey! Black Hollywood was in the house. From Cicely Tyson 

( who never ages she looked great) to Flex Alexander and Shanice Wilson, 

Niecy Nash to many to name. I was so happy to see so many come out 

and support.

QUESTION. 

How is the family doing? 

ANSWER. 

We are taking it day by day. We have our good days and bad days. All we 

can do is keep going. We have our family that's still here with us to take 

care of.  Yes, we are going to miss them everyday we will never forget them.

QUESTION. 

I had the privilege to meet Dionne Warrick, when you invited me over to her house 

for Thanksgiving.  How is she doing? 

ANSWER.  

Shes doing great, she is entering into her 50th year in the business.

Earlier this year she was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She has a 

celebratory 50th anniversary album coming out Oct 22, 2012 look out for that. 

Shes also, starting a world tour so she doing great. 

QUESTION. 

So many talented family members in the Warrick and Houston family, will the FANS 

be blessed with a Whitney Houston tribute from the family? 

ANSWER.  

I haven't heard anything.

QUESTION. 

What would you want WHITNEY HOUSTON fans to know about your cousin in your 

own words? 

ANSWER. 

She was a kind and generous person. She was a family oriented person, and 

she was always laughing and smiling. Her legacy and great personality will surely 

live on.