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  • Watch This: Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston

    Jennifer Hudson’s performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” Sunday night at the Grammys didn’t leave a dry eye in the building or among the television audience. The singer, who performed Houston’s biggest hit right after the show’s “In Memoriam” section, sang the last words, “Whitney, we love you,” to a standing ovation.…

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  • Whitney Houston Record Sales Expected to Surge

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  • Jennifer Hudson to Honor Whitney Houston at Grammys

    UPDATE: Chaka Khan announced on Twitter that she would not be participating in the performance. “As I grieve the loss of my friend and ‘little sister,’” she wrote, “I don’t feel it appropriate to perform at this time. Continue to pray for the family.” One of the many questions following the tragic death of legendary…

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  • Bobbi Kristina Rushed to Hospital After Whitney's Death

    Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was rushed to a hospital following her mother’s death yesterday afternoon, according to People magazine. As paramedics arrived at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where the singer was staying, her daughter heard the news and broke down in the lobby of the hotel. “Bobbi Kristina was screaming, ‘What’s wrong with…

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  • Bobby Brown Cries Onstage: 'I Love You, Whitney'

    After word of Whitney Houston’s tragic death broke in Los Angeles Saturday, many were waiting to hear how her ex-husband, Bobby Brown, reacted to the news. Brown, who was on the road with his New Edition bandmates for a show in Mississippi on their reunion tour, broke down onstage, according to the Associated Press. In…

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  • What You Didn't Know About Whitney Houston

    Singer Whitney Houston’s death yesterday in Los Angeles shocked the world. The Queen of Pop died at the young age of 48; and while the cause of death is unknown, there are several reports leaking that prescription pills were found at the scene. While Houston was familiar to so many across the world, many of…

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  • Mitt Romney Wins Maine Caucuses, CPAC Straw Poll

    Republican presidential nominee front-runner Mitt Romney eked out a close victory in Saturday’s Maine caucuses, according to CNN. Romney beat second-place rival Ron Paul 39 percent to 36 percent, ending the week on a high note a few hours after also winning a Conservative Political Action Committee straw poll earlier in the day. The momentum…

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  • Ne-Yo's Girlfriend 'Adopts' 48 African Children

    Seems like singer Ne-Yo’s girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, is putting Madonna and Angelina Jolie to shame when it comees to adopting African children. According to TMZ, she has committed to “adopting” 48 children from Swaziland. Shaw, who was asked by Football Wives reality star Chanita Foster to donate to her charity that helps children in that…

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  • Obama's Spotify Playlist: Raphael Saadiq, Sugarland

    President Obama tweeted his 2012 campaign Spotify playlist and it shows musical tastes as diverse as his family background, according to Philly.com. Obama, who broke into a rendition of Al Green’s song “Let’s Stay Together” at the Apollo Theater last month (the video of which went viral and boosted sales for the legendary soul singer),…

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  • Obama: Pass Payroll-Tax Cut or Be Vilified

    President Obama challenged Republicans on Saturday to pass the payroll-tax cut or be vilified by Americans, according to the Daily News. “If Congress refuses to act, middle-class taxes will go up — it’s that simple,” said Obama in his weekly address. “Taxes are set to go up on 160 million working Americans. If you’re one…

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