Whitney Houston Hologram Set For World Tour In 2016

We've seen a number of late iconic artists brought back to life on stage in the form of holograms in recent times including Michael Jackson and Tupac and now legendary singer Whitney Houston is about to join that illustrious list, though on a much bigger scale. 

As Billboard reports, Pat Houston, President of the Whitney Houston estate and CEO of Hologram USA Alki David have announced that a holographic representation of the artist, who tragically died in 2012 from coronary artery disease, will perform at a "major US venue" in 2016 followed by an international tour. 

The debut show will be broadcast live around the world on David's FilmOn.com before they plan to take the show around the world. 

"The opportunity to help share her spectacular gifts with the world again is exactly what I hoped for when I built the hologram business," David said in a statement. 

"We've got technology that's causing a seismic shift in the entertainment industry, and a wonderful partnership with Pat Houston and the estate — I'm confident we'll create the ultimate celebration of Whitney's amazing artistry."

Meanwhile, Houston said the plans for a world tour will help to continue Houston's legacy. 

"It's a great opportunity for her fans to see a reinvention of one the most celebrated female artists in history and to continue a legacy of performances that will not be forgotten in years to come."

A proposed date and time for the show and tour are yet to be announced. 

In the meantime, check out the below video from the 2014 Billboard Awards when the hologram of the King Of Pop was brought to life for a memorable performance.