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Aretha Franklin Performs Moving Tributes to Goddaughter Whitney Houston
While Aretha Franklin was too ill to attend goddaughter Whitney Houston‘s funeral, she did perform two moving tributes to the fallen singer at Radio City Music Hall.
“This honors one of the greatest singers that ever stood in front of a microphone,” Franklin said, even her speaking voice musical in its lilt. “I’m speaking of none other than Whitney Elizabeth Houston.”
Whitney Houston Laid to Rest at Burial
Whitney Houston was buried this weekend at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, N.J.
Watch Alicia Keys Perform at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Alicia Keys paid a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at the late singer’s funeral yesterday (Feb. 18). Prior to her musical performance, Keys, visibly devastated by the loss Houston, offered some endearing anecdotes about her experiences with Houston during her tragically short life.
Whitney Houston’s Casket Under Tight Security Until Burial
Whitney Houston will be laid to rest today (Feb. 19), but until then, her casket is under lock and key. Until the fallen star’s burial in Westfield, N.J. later on, security is extra tight on her platinum and gold casket.
Bobbi Kristina Unaware of Bobby Brown Drama at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
In this case, ignorance really was bliss. Whitney Houston‘s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown was completely oblivious to the drama surrounding her father, Bobby Brown, at Houston’s funeral.
Kevin Costner Pays Touching Tribute to Whitney Houston at Funeral
“The song ‘I Will Always Love You’ wasn’t supposed to be in the movie,” Kevin Costner revealed in a moving speech for his costar in ‘The Bodyguard,’ Whitney Houston at her funeral. “The first choice was going to be ‘What Becomes of a Broken Heart?’” he said. “So what becomes of our broken hearts?”
Today’s Best Tweets: Artists Reflect on Whitney Houston’s Funeral
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Any artist that has come since Whitney Houston has been influenced by her — whether it be her range, her power or simply her warmth. The industry was rocked to its core at the news of her passing, but her funeral brings a different tone: one of reflection, fond remembrance, spirituality and hope. Her
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Whitney Houston Funeral: Fans Mourn on Twitter
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Whitney Houston's funeral was simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking. Though the service was a private, invitation-only affair, fans were able to watch at home as the fallen legend was laid to rest. I
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Aretha Franklin Cancels Performance at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Even the Queen of Soul gets sick sometimes. Aretha Franklin cancelled her performance at the funeral of goddaughter Whitney Houston.
Will There Be an Investigation Following Whitney Houston’s Funeral?
Following Whitney Houston‘s funeral today, reports have surfaced that her inner circle will launch an investigation into leaked photos of the hotel room where she died.
2012 Kid’s Choice Awards Nominees: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga + More Honored
The 2012 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nominees were announced today. Katy Perry leads the nominations, not only for her music, but also for her voice work in ‘The Smurfs.’ Other nominees include Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez (for her music and her work on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’), Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and, appropriately enough, Nickelodeon starlet Miranda Cosgrove.
Did Whitney Houston Predict Her Own Death?
Haunting new details on Whitney Houston‘s final days are emerging, and it seems that the singer sensed her passing was coming. Sources say that Houston was increasingly spiritual and religious because she felt her own end was near.