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Lorde Blew Off Grammy Performance Over Snub; Carried Her Own Feminist Message

Lorde was wearing more than a gown at the Grammys last night. A secret message containing a radical feminist essay was sewn into the hem of her dress. She says it explains why she didn’t wear a white rose. So why did she refuse to perform? Lorde was protesting in other ways as well. She was fuming over a Grammy snub. The New Zealand singer ditched the white rose, symbolizing the Time’s Up movement, worn by the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Pink and Lana Del Rey....
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Rihanna Stellar on 'The Voice,' Despite Chris Brown Drama (watch!)

Rihanna may be dealing with a lot of Chris Brown drama, but it didn’t show on NBC’s The Voice last night (Dec. 19). The five-time Grammy Award winner sang her 12th No. 1 hit “Diamonds,” wearing a black, sleeveless pantsuit that plunged at the neck. The Barbadian singer is planning to spend the Christmas holiday in her home country and has rented a splashy $21 million penthouse apartment to host her friends and relatives. She can use the rest. The singer has been going almost non-stop since the release of her new studio album Unapologetic. In between performances she’s been chasing R&B singer Brown, who infamously beat her seriously on the eve of the 2009 Grammys....
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Celine Dion, Usher To Perform at Whitney Houston Tribute

Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher will headline a special tribute concert in memory of pop icon Whitney Houston, who died in February on the eve of the Grammy Awards from complications related to drug abuse. The one-hour CBS Entertainment special will tape Oct. 11 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. and air on CBS Nov. 16 at 10pm. It’s titled “We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston.” The special will include interviews and clips from Houston’s most memorable performances, including never-seen-before footage. During her career, the six-time Grammy winner sold more than 170 million albums, songs and videos....
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Cissy Houston, Bobby Brown Nasty Funeral Fight Detailed

Singer Bobby Brown's reportedly had an angry confrontation with Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, the day before his ex-wife and mother of his child was laid to rest earlier this month. It may explain his angry behavior at the funeral. Brown and Cissy Houston reportedly met on the day before Whitney's funeral Feb. 18 and had a blowout fight. Cissy put the blame squarely on Bobby for the superstar singer's death. Drugs and alcohol appear to be the cause, pending results of toxicology tests....
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Alicia Keys Touched By Angel in Whitney Houston Eulogy (video)

Alicia Keys, a sister in soul with Whitney Houston reached out the singer’s mother Cissy and daughter Bobbi Kristina during her eulogy to the fallen superstar at her funeral today (Feb. 18). Keys, who performed a powerful “Send Me an Angel,” singing and playing the piano solo, gave a brief tearful address afterward....
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Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin Slated for Whitney Houston Funeral

Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday (Feb. 16) at noon will be a star-studded invitation only event that will include musical performances and eulogies by stars like Kevin Costner. Fans will be able to watch through a live stream over the Internet. A single video camera will capture the footage of the funeral which will be shown live online through TheImproper. Click here and bookmark this page to follow the service....
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Whitney Houston NJ Mansion Sale Price Slashed (photos)

Whitney Houston's expansive New Jersey home is back on the market for a cut-rate $1.75 million. The palatial property is where she lived with singer Bobby Brown and was the setting for his reality television show. The Mendham, NJ, home is within commuting distance to New York City. At more than 12,000-square feet, it would normally fetch substantially more money....
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Whitney Houston a Sad Lesson; Grammy Show in Chaos

I wasn't the biggest Whitney Houston fan ever, but when she sang, she did take my breath way. Her death at only 48 was a devastating loss for sure. I think more than anything, this is cautionary tale for us all. You play with drugs, eventually you're going to get burned. But, what a gift she did possess....