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Whitney Houston: ‘I Will Always Love You’ and Other Classic Songs

Whitney Houston, pop music icon and one of the most honored female singers of all time, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 48. Members of Houston’s entourage found her unconscious in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Houston’s powerful voice and ability to turn singles into smash hits earned her the nickname “Queen of Pop” by many in the music industry. During her storied career, Houston won two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Aw...
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Whitney Houston Allegedly Fought Stacy Francis: Who is Stacy Francis?

Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday, but the famed singer had an ugly run in a couple days before. On Thursday evening Houston performed a duet at Tru Hollywood night club for “Kelly Price and Friends Unplugged: For the Love of R&B Grammy Party.” That night Whitney Houston reportedly clashed with Stacy Francis, a former “X Factor” finalist.
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Let Madame Paulette and Lauren Rae Levy Solve Your Fashion Week Emergencies

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is a hectic blur of chiffon, stilettos and red lipstick. With designers and stylists running around to outfit models to perfection, it is near impossible to keep everything running smoothly. A hem will tear. Wine will spill. Beading will come undone. Breathe easy. Couture custom cleaner Madame Paulette and celebrity stylist Lauren Rae Levy are here to solve your fashion emergencies.
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Whitney Houston’s Mother: Who is Cissy Houston?

Whitney Houston didn't fall far from the musical tree. Her mother, Cissy Houston, is a Grammy Award-winning American soul and gospel singer. Before beginning her solo career, the elder Houston previously sang backup for Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin.
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2012 Grammy Awards: Jennifer Hudson to Honor Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston, pop music icon and one of the most awarded female singers of all time, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 48. Members of Houston's entourage found her unconscious in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. The 54th annual Grammy Award show takes place just one day after the untimely death of one of America's most celebrated singers.
An oil recovery sea platform is towed to harbour from near the cruise liner Costa Concordia, which ran aground off the west coast of Italy, at Giglio island January 28, 2012.

Costa Concordia: Fuel Removal Under Way

Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that ran aground off Tuscany nearly a month ago, has begun to have its fuel removed. The cruise, which still remains capsized, reportedly held 500,000 gallons of fuel in 17 tanks.
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Whitney Houston Death: Police Seal Room, Seek Warrant, Proceed with Caution

Whitney Houston, the pop music icon, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 48. Members of Houston's entourage found her unconscious in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Policed have sealed off the room that Houston died in and will not enter until the obtain a search warrant according to TMZ. Police would like to conduct a thorough search of the room that Houston died in and are obtaining a warrant to proceed with caution.
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Whitney Houston's Final Days: Singer Parties Heavily Night Before Death

Whitney Houston, the beloved pop icon, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 48. Members of her entourage found her body at the Beverly Hilton Hotel unconscious and in a bathtub. Beverly Hilton hotel employees have told TMZ that Houston had partied heavily with a group of friends at the hotel the night before her death.
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Grammy party turns to tribute for late Whitney Houston

Music producer Clive Davis's pre-Grammy party is typically one of the most fun-filled highlights of the week leading to the music industry's top awards, but this year's event quickly turned into a tribute for Whitney Houston, who died earlier in the day.
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Carla Bruni Sarkozy Statue Plan Stirs Controversy in France

Carla Bruni Sarkozy - the super model wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy - is once again in the middle of a controversy. This time it is not her glamorous looks or alleged affairs but a proposed bronze statue of her that has caused an outrage in a Paris suburb.
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Kohl's to Award Scholarships for Young Volunteers

Kohl's Department Stores has introduced Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program which will award more than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to $10,000 scholarships, to more than 2,200 young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities.
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Amitabh Bachchan Recovering After Hernia Surgery

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who underwent a hernia surgery on Saturday, is reportedly doing well after the operation. The surgery took place in the SevenHills Hospital in Marol, Mumbai.

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