From a Super Bowl song to a pre-fame variety show visit, here are the late legend's best.
Watching the late singer's public fall from grace was painful, but her talent transcended all.
The event was a major distraction from the positive work being done by worshippers of all faiths.
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
Kimberly Anyadike piloted a plane cross-country with a Tuskegee Airman.

















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