whitney houston tour going great!

A representative for Whitney Houston has spoken out in a bid to end speculation about the singer's health.

Houston's publicist insisted that the star is feeling "great" and having a "terrific time" on the Australian leg of her world tour.



"Whitney is in great health and having a terrific time on her tour and with her fans. Her fans were dancing and singing along with her and Whitney appreciates their support," Contactmusic quotes the rep as saying.

Recent reports have suggested that the singer struggled through recent shows in Brisbane and Sydney.

One concert-goer claimed that Houston was "not fit to perform", describing her set as "laughable". Another stated: "Her voice was gone, she spoke more than she sang. My husband left half way through, he just couldn't watch any more."

The Australian leg of Houston's 'Nothing But Love' World Tour continues in Polokbin on February 27.

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FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2010 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs at Saitama Arena in Saitama, near Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, file) (Shizuo Kambayashi - AP)
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By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY
The Associated Press
Thursday, February 25, 2010; 3:07 PM

NEW YORK -- Though video postings of her recent performances in Australia have been less than flattering, Whitney Houston says her tour is going great - and she's in great health.

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, released a statement Thursday, saying: "Whitney is in great health and having a terrific time on her tour and with her fans. She said more than 9,000 people attended Houston's show in Brisbane and more than 12,000 were at Acer Arena in Sydney.

"Her fans were dancing and singing along with her and Whitney appreciates their support," Foster said.

That view contrasts with news reports quoting disgruntled fans who complaining about the star's voice and performance. Video snippets of Houston struggling to hit notes in concerts in Sydney and Brisbane have circulated widely on YouTube and other outlets.

The 46-year-old, who is one of pop's all-time best-selling artists, staged a comeback last year with her first album in seven years, "I Look to You." It debuted at the top of the album charts.

During her hiatus from music, she battled drug addiction and ended a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown. But as she returned last year, she declared herself healthy and free from substance abuse.

This is Houston's first tour in years. It started in February in South Korea and will take her to Europe until at least May. Foster said there currently are no plans for a United States tour.

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I love me some whitney gorgeous veteran

That night when she did the australian
tour she started coughing during her last song

heard fans were upset.

the thing I dont get with these stupid fans

how can you be a fan and if somebody make

a mistake by coughing you walk out?

they were not real fans just curious people
that want to experience whitney

she is now in a new movie call sparkles, cant wait to
see it.