Yesterday as sightings of Rihanna (alone) in Manhattan made their rounds, another curious rumor was getting its fair share of attention. Apparently, there is talk that the singer we can’t stop talking about (for obvious reasons) is in discussions to not only star in a movie, but remake a Whitney Houston classic, “The Bodyguard.” Channing Tatum of “Step Up” fame (not sure that’s the right word…but you know what I mean) is supposed to star opposite her. So my question is this: Is this Rihanna’s attempt to move the conversation away from her embattled relationship?

I don’t know about you but I smell a public relations ploy (albeit an ill-conceived one like that rumored duet with Chris Brown) or they must be totally reinventing this role. Sure Houston played a pop star and that wouldn’t be much of a stretch for Ri-Ri. But Houston was not just a diva, she was a sister with a real attitude. And frankly, the original movie still works so there is no need to update it. Plus, isn’t the premise about the star needing protection because someone is trying to kill her? If you think about it, the film may simply be a reminder of  the incident Rihanna is hoping we’ll all forget. 

Then there is the song, you know the one in that airport scene that made us all cry. I am tempted to say that the heartbreak rivals that of “Casablanca”. (Before folks get up in arms I did say tempted). Anyway, “I Will Always Love You” makes that film and also makes people forget that Dolly Parton ever recorded it. So I am wondering whether Rihanna would even attempt to a make her own rendition. Note to Ri-Ri: Just so you know, that’s not a good idea. 

On another note, we all know that singers don’t always make transition to actress easily. Queen Latifah cut her teeth on “Living Single” (and back then she was a rapper, not a singer). But the jury is still out on Beyoncé (although she gets credit for trying really hard) and Alicia Keys, while Jennifer Hudson turned out to be  a natural. Mariah Carey has gotten  good notices in “Push” (now called “Precious”) but remember her first outing in a starring role? “Glitter” rivals “Showgirls” in the so bad it’s good category. 

So before this remake threatens to forever change our love for “The Bodyguard” check out vintage Whitney (and keep  her and Rihanna in your prayers).

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