Instagram/Brandy Norwood & Whitney Celebrity Brandy reveals the private final note from Whitney Houston in her new memoir, Phases, honoring their deep mentor-mentee bond. April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Brandy Norwood has opened up about her decision to keep the last note she received from her late mentor, Whitney Houston, completely private. In her new memoir, Phases, released on March 31, Brandy shares intimate details surrounding the final message Houston gave her the day before her sudden passing in 2012.