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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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Singer Chris Brown performs a medley of songs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles

Chris Brown to Perform at Grammys Under 'Watchful Eye' of Probation Officer

Almost three years ago, singer Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna so badly that she couldn't perform at the Grammy awards. On Sunday, Brown is set to give his own performance at the Grammys, but regardless of his good behavior a judge ruled that he would continue serving his five-year probation sentence.
Paul McCartney will broadcast a concert of his newest album, "Kisses on the Bottom," on Apple's iTunes music platform. The live stream will begin at 7 p.m. PST on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Apple to Stream Free Paul McCartney Concert on iTunes, Apple TV on Feb. 9

Ex-Beatles frontman Paul McCartney will broadcast his live concert on Thursday, Feb. 9, on iTunes. McCartney will be performing at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, where most of his latest album was recorded. Fans can watch the concert starting at 7 p.m. PST directly on Apple's music platform.
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RIP Big Pun: Big Punisher Fans on Twitter for 12th Anniversary of Death [VIDEOS]

Big Pun was the first Latino rapper to make a platinum album. Known for his proficiency as a rapper, his rapid and steady flow, his heavy use of alliteration, and his complex internal and multi-syllabic rhyme schemes, the Bronx-born rapper died 12 years ago today at just 28 years old on Feb. 7, 2000. The cause of death was a heart attack brought on by his life long struggle with obesity.
Bon Iver Does SNL, Tells Grammy Show:F**K You" [VIDEO]

Bon Iver Does SNL, Tells Grammy Show: 'F--K You' [VIDEO]

A year ago, you may have not even heard the name Bon Iver. But with a memorable Saturday Night Live performance (following last week’s Lana Del Rey) and nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at this weekend’s Grammy Awards, the indie-folk rockers are making a name for themselves among various audiences.
Ron Paul Supporter Sues Gingrich For Assault and Battery

Rick Tyler: Gingrich Backer Airs 'Black Genocide' Theory on MSNBC [VIDEO]

Tyler, a senior strategist for super PAC Winning Our Future and a former Gingrich aide, accused MSNBC of race baiting on Tuesday, and the Democratic Party of failing the black community on economic and social issues. But when Rachel Maddow and Rev. Al Sharpton challenged his argument, Tyler ended up playing into one of the most racially charged conspiracy theories out there: the Black Genocide theory.
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Eye of the Tiger Song Owners Seeing Red over Newt Gingrich Campaign Use

A complaint filed in Illinois federal court alleges Newt Gingrich's campaign used Eye of the Tiger by rock band Survivor for unauthorized public performances and distribution of Rude Music's copyrighted musical composition at rallies. The injunction attempt names Frank M. Sullivan III, one of Survivor's founding members and the facilitator of Rude Music.
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Adele's live comeback at February 12 Grammy Awards

British chart-topper Adele will make her live comeback at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in just under two weeks, after being on vocal rest since throat surgery sidelined the singer late last year.

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