Epic Fail: Wal-Mart Won't Sell Whitney Houston?

Word on the streets is Wal-Mart may not carry Whitney Houston's new CD, I Look To You, in its stores when it drops on August 31st.

Why? Fix your faces for this one people... Miley Cyrus' album also drops on that date. Wal-Mart has a huge deal with the screeching cat Cyrus to carry her new clothing line with BCBG designer Max Azria. That clothing line also debuts on August 31st. So, the oppressive retailer may only carry Houston's album online. The rumor is Wal-Mart doesn't want the diva's new release to interfere with Cyrus' buzz.

So, is Wal-Mart trying to put a damper on the diva's comeback? Or, are they simply protecting their interests by pushing to drive Miley to debut at #1?

Personally, I'd rather listen to a cat meow all night, while having a root canal (sans anesthesia), while rats chew off my eyelids than listen to anything Miley sings. But that's just me.

What's your call?