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  1. Grapevine: Source says Houston succumbed to pills, alcohol; Seger tapped for honors

    A source claims Whitney Houston’s Feb. 11 death was a result of a mix of prescription drugs and alcohol, reports RadarOnline.com. “Whitney had taken Valium, Xanax and alcohol, which led to her death.

  2. Bob Seger among Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

    Bob Seger is among the inductees in the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday.

  3. Grapevine: Clint likes Harry

    In the aftermath of Chrysler’s Super Bowl commercial starring Clint Eastwood, which some called an ad for President Barack Obama’s re-election, everyone seems to want to know what the 81-year-old actor/director really thinks of presidents past and present.

  4. Colbert to release kids’ book about a flag pole

    New York— With the blessing of Maurice Sendak, Stephen Colbert is releasing a children's book.

  5. Marvin Winans calls Whitney Houston's funeral 'powerful'

    Detroit— Pastor Marvin Winans of Perfecting Church reflected Monday morning on the private, celebrity-packed funeral of famed singer Whitney Houston that took place over the weekend.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Whitney Houston’s dress, ‘Bodyguard’ earrings up for auction

    There had to be an auction, but so soon? A black velvet dress that belonged to Whitney Houston and a pair of earrings she wore in “The Bodyguard” will be sold to the highest bidder next month.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Leonardo DiCappuccino, anyone?

    Leonardo DiCaprio likes his coffee smooth — a light roast, nectar-like, no bitterness. Just ask Todd Carmichael and Jean-Philippe Iberti, who spent more than a year perfecting a blend to suit the palate of the Hollywood star. All of the net profits from the blend, which will be available in Whole Foods and Williams-Sonoma stores, go to the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Aretha remembers Whitney at Radio City in New York City

    New York — Aretha Franklin was thankful to be alive and was thinking about lost friends, among them Whitney Houston.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Whitney Houston’s voice soars at N.J. hometown funeral

    Newark, N.J. — The best voices of a generation all paid tribute to her. But in the end, the most powerful voice at Whitney Houston's funeral was her own.

  6. Grapevine

    Aretha Franklin, who will sing at Whitney Houston’s funeral today, spoke Friday morning on NBC’s “Today” show about the first time she met an 8- or 9-year-old Houston.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Fans kept from funeral mourn Houston in N.J. streets

    Newark, N.J.— While Whitney Houston was being mourned Saturday at her funeral at her childhood church, just blocks away, her music lived on.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Bobby Brown briefly appears at Houston funeral

    Newark, N.J. — Whitney Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown briefly appeared at her funeral before leaving.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Aretha Franklin recalls meeting a young Whitney Houston

    Aretha Franklin, who will sing at Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday, spoke to Al Roker on the "Today" show Friday morning about the first time she met Houston, as a wide-eyed 8- or 9-year-old.

  7. Society confidential: Seger looks for inspiration at Grammys

    Bob Seger was looking sharp on Sunday’s Grammy Awards red carpet, showing off a new haircut and black satin jacket.

  8. R&B singer Robin Thicke arrested on NYC pot charge

    New York — Police say R&B singer-songwriter Robin Thicke has been arrested on a drug possession charge in New York City.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Aretha on Whitney Houston: ‘We were all aware of her challenges’

    Aretha Franklin, who will sing at Whitney Houston's Newark funeral Saturday, shares her feelings about her goddaughter in the new issue of People magazine.

  9. Grapevine: Aretha asked to sing at Houston’s funeral

    Whitney Houston may be honored by another music legend at her Saturday funeral: Aretha Franklin. The icon was asked by Houston’s family to perform at the ...

    • Feb. 16, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Nicki Minaj: Grammy performance is part of her movie

    New York— Some were confused, others offended by Nicki Minaj's over-the-top performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the singer-rapper doesn't ...

    • Feb. 16, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Coroner seeks Whitney Houston’s med records

    Los Angeles — It’s become standard-operating procedure when a celebrity dies too young — investigators immediately go looking through their nightstand and ...

    • Feb. 15, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Fans can follow Houston service on Web at AP site

    Fans worldwide who want to bid Whitney Houston farewell will be able to watch her private funeral on the Internet. Her publicist, Kristen Foster, announced ...

  10. Grapevine: Marvin Winans to speak at Houston’s funeral

    Gospel singer Marvin Winans has been chosen to deliver the eulogy for singer and longtime friend Whitney Houston at her funeral Saturday in New Jersey. Winans ...

    • Feb. 14, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Michigan’s Kate Upton graces cover of SI swimsuit issue

    The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is always an eye-popper, and this year it’s bursting with Michigan pride. Michigan’s own Kate Upton graces the cover of ...

    • Feb. 14, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Whitney Houston to be laid to rest Saturday in New Jersey

    Newark, N.J.— Pop star Whitney Houston's funeral service will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child. ...

  11. Grapevine: Whitney Houston funeral may be this week

    Whitney Houston's body was reportedly transported from California to New Jersey Monday on a private plane owned by director/actor Tyler Perry, according to TMZ.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Detroit gospel singer Winans to eulogize Whitney Houston in N.J.

    Detroit gospel singer Marvin Winans will give the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a ...

    • Feb. 13, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Michigan’s Kate Upton graces cover of SI swimsuit issue

    The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is always an eye-popper, and this year it’s bursting with Michigan pride. Michigan’s own Kate Upton graces the cover of ...

    • Feb. 13, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Police: Whitney Houston's body found under water in hotel bathtub

    Beverly Hills, Calif.— Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a hotel bathtub, Beverly Hills police said Monday. ...

    • Feb. 13, 2012
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Celebrities

    Cause of Whitney Houston’s death could take weeks

    Los Angeles— Whitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Grammy ...

  12. Investigators seek answers to Houston’s death; daughter taken to hospital

    Los Angeles— Investigators worked Sunday to piece together what killed Whitney Houston as the music industry's biggest names prepared for a Grammy Awards ...

  13. Grapevine: Madonna unaware of M.I.A.’s Super Bowl faux pas

    Madonna finally commented on rapper M.I.A. flipping her middle finger to the cameras during the Super Bowl halftime performance Sunday, reports RadarOnline.com.

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