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Houston portrays the mother to Jordin Sparks' character in Sparkle, a remake.

A $1.7 million (£1.1 million) treasure that included jewelry, master tapes from bands Joy Division and New Order as wells as a gun were found on the site of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's new restaurant, according to reports.

A customer eating at the grease-fest known as the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas was rushed to a hospital on Saturday after suffering from, you guessed it, a heart attack.

As fans question Whitney Houston's cause of death, many decide to visit the site of her passing, the Beverly Hilton hotel, aboard Hollywood's Dearly Departed, the Tragical History Tour. But is it too soon?

Prince William may be miles away in the Falklands, but he didn't forget his Duchess on Valentines Day. Kate Middleton revealed that she received a Valentine's card with a large bouquet of flowers on Tuesday, according to STV.

Cher Lloyd may have gotten a few words of advice from her former X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole, Be Careful who you kick on your way up.

Cheating is easier than ever thanks to AshleyMadison.com. See which 10 cities use the site the most!

A few blocks from the Mississippi River levee where a homeless W.C. Handy composed St. Louis Blues more than 100 years ago, the first national blues museum in the United States is taking shape.

A TSA surveillance video shows a thief's brazen act of stealing a $6,500 Rolex watch from the security checkpoint at a Florida airport.

Mark Sanchez from the New York Jets is said to be dating 2012 Sports Illustrated cover girl model Kate Upton. However, Upton hasn't confirmed or denied the rumors.

Filipa Fino, founder and editor of the Fino File, talked to IBTimes Fashion & Life about her new digital magazine, the fashion world before the blogger-phenom and all her favorite Fall 2012 trends.

Glee pays tribute to the late singer with one of the biggest hits of her career.

Whitney Houston's death shocked the world on Saturday. The 48-year-old's unexpected passing stunned family, friends and fans who knew her as healthy and happy in the weeks before her death. However, Whitney Houston's death might not have been a surprise to Whitney herself.

Whitney Houston's funeral is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where Houston sang as a child with her mother Cissy Houston and her cousin Dionne Warwick. It will be an invite-only affair and Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston's ex-husband, may not get an invitation, according to TMZ.

An ancient goldmine discovered on a hill on the Gheralta plateau in northern Ethiopia is said to be the treasure trove of Queen of Sheba.

Two lucky women and two men became the first same-sex couples to wed in the 61st-floor area of the Empire State Building, New York, Tuesday, following the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages by the NYC government in June, 2011.

From China to Japan, to the Empire State Building in New York City, people from across the world celebrated the day of love with their loved ones.

Anorexia experts can now heave a sigh of relief as Kate Middleton, now titled Catherine, does not look as thin and lean as she looked during her Canada trip last July that sparked rumors of her being at the risk of anorexia.

In a bit of tragically good timing, Tuesday's Valentine's Day-themed episode of Glee will include a performance of Whitney Houston's signature hit I Will Always Love You, sung by McKinley High's own diva, Mercedes (Amber Riley).

Comedian Doug Stanhope makes no apologies for his uninhibited, controversial dark comedy, and with fans and friends like Ricky Gervais and Louis C.K., why should he?

High-fashion designer Oscar De La Renta, known for his pricey gowns, has displayed a jewellery inspired Fall/Winter 2012 collection show during New York Fashion Week on Feb 14, 2012.

Included in our list of famous celebrity lip-locks is the brief kiss between Prince William and Kate Middleton that took place on the Buckingham Palace balcony on the occasion of the royal wedding. The kiss sparked cheers from the already ecstatic crowds, and was repeated during the flypast.

Singers Tyrese and Chilli are said to be quietly dating each other.

Paul Withee, a high school football coach who posted a nude photo of himself on Facebook, resigned on Monday.

Whitney Houston, the celebrated pop music icon, died on Saturday at the age of 48. While many around the world mourned, Sony Music raised the price of Houston's greatest hits album titled Ultimate Collection on iTunes and Amazon. Sony Music raised the price of Houston's songs just 30 minutes after her death reports Guardian. The retail price was raised from about $8 (£4.99) to about $13 (£7.99), which automatically raised the price of digital sales on platforms such as iTunes.

Rapper Twista released a Whitney Houston death tribute song on Sunday, just one day after the singer died tragically at the age of 48.

Models! Actresses! Designers! Oh, my! The 2012 Elle Style Awards brought out the hottest names in fashion Monday night in London at the Savoy Hotel. The 15th annual show, hosted by Alexa Chung, celebrated some of the biggest names in the industry, including Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton.

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 is apparently available to pre-order at a retailer called Kimstore, according to Yugatech, but the reality seems highly unlikely as Samsung hasn't even unveiled the smartphone yet.

Whitney Houston's body arrived in her home state of New Jersey on Monday night, ahead of a funeral expected later this week for the pop superstar whose blockbuster career was often overshadowed by drug and alcohol abuse.