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Probe Launched Into Whitney's Prescriptions, Doctors

Medical records will be subpoenaed

(Newser) - The investigation into Whitney Houston's death is now turning to her doctors and pharmacies. Investigators are expected in the next few days to serve subpoenas on the singer's physicians and the pharmacies where Houston obtained multiple prescription drugs, reports the Los Angeles Times . Officials aim to determine whether... More »

Whitney's 'Comeback Movie' May Be Released Early

'Sparkle' could hit theaters as early as Memorial Day

(Newser) - Whitney Houston was supposed to make a big-screen comeback in Sparkle, a remake of a 1976 movie loosely based on The Supremes' story. Houston contributed two songs and stars as the mother of three daughters who form a music group, and the New York Post notes that the film is... More »

Whitney Houston's Body Flown Back to Jersey

Huge send-off planned for Friday

(Newser) - Whitney Houston is back home in New Jersey, where family members are planning to let fans say farewell at a service for the late singer. A gold hearse took Houston's body from the airport to a funeral home in her hometown of Newark, reports the BBC . Her family hopes... More »

A Growing Problem in US: Prescription Drug ODs

Xanax, Ativan, Valium found in Whitney Houston's room

(Newser) - It will likely be weeks before we know the official cause of Whitney Houston's death, but the fact that bottles of Xanax, Valium, and Ativan were found in her room is shining a light on the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and the real risk of accidental overdose. An... More »

Whitney Album Price Nearly Doubles on iTunes

Sony blamed for UK price hike, now reversed

(Newser) - On Saturday, a Whitney Houston greatest-hits album cost about $8 in the UK iTunes store; but shortly after the singer was found dead, it had jumped to a little more than $12.50. The changed sparked a customer uproar. "It is just a case of iTunes cashing in on... More »

Whitney's Daughter Also Passed Out in Bathtub

Bobbi Kristina Brown found in hotel tub day before Houston's death

(Newser) - Eerie news from TMZ : Less than 24 hours before her mother was found dead in a hotel bathtub, Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was also found asleep in a tub in the same hotel. Bobbi Kristina's friends called security on Friday night after knocking on the door... More »

Whitney Houston Found in Bathtub, Water in Lungs

But officials haven't yet determined if singer drowned

(Newser) - A coroner's assistant confirms that Whitney Houston was in fact found dead in a hotel room bathtub, People reports. Houston's autopsy also found water in the singer's lungs, TMZ reports, but the medical examiner has not yet determined whether she died by drowning or was dead before... More »

Song, Record, and Album of the Year: Adele

Grammy Awards also go to Chris Brown, Bon Iver, and more

(Newser) - The Grammys got started with—what else?—a performance. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band did a rousing rendition of "We Take Care of Our Own" before host LL Cool J even made an appearance. The host brought up Whitney Houston's death first thing after thanking the... More »

Whitney Houston's Last Song Caught on Tape

Singer took stage at pre-Grammy party

(Newser) - In her last public performance, Whitney Houston sang an impromptu tribute to young singer Kelly Price as fans went wild. Two nights later she was dead. Houston sang a few bars of "Yes, Jesus Loves Me" in a soulful, husky voice as fans screamed at a pre-Grammy party featuring... More »

Jennifer Hudson Performs Whitney Grammys Tribute

Grammy Awards remember Whitney Houston

(Newser) - Grammy Awards host LL Cool J brought up Whitney Houston 's death almost as soon as he took the stage tonight, and started the ceremony with a prayer for her before formally welcoming the audience. Then it was more Whitney, with LL Cool J presenting a video of... More »

Whitney's Daughter Hospitalized Twice

Bobbi Kristina Brown had argued with police last night

(Newser) - Emergency responders rushed Whitney Houston's daughter to a hospital from the Beverly Hilton Hotel twice during a 12-hour period, Radar reports. Bobbi Kristina Brown, 18, "tried to ease the pain of losing her mother by having a few alcoholic drinks" last night, an insider says. Members of Whitney'... More »

TMZ: Houston May Have Drowned in Tub

Houston's daughter confronts police outside hotel room

(Newser) - Specifics are still sketchy in yesterday's sudden death of Whitney Houston . But here's what's beginning to trickle in:
  • Houston was found by a member of her entourage on the floor of her Beverly Hills hotel room around 3:30pm, reports the LA Times . Paramedics were called at
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Hudson to Lead Grammy Tribute to Whitney

Singer's death 'too fresh to do more'

(Newser) - Whitney Houston's death barely 24 hours before the Grammy Awards left the show scrambling to honor the singer who once dominated it, but People reports that Jennifer Hudson has been selected to pay a "respectful musical tribute" during tonight's telecast. "It's too fresh in... More »

Music Industry Mourns Icon Houston

Singers, critics, pros all call her one of greatest ever

(Newser) - Tributes are pouring in for the career of the late Whitney Houston, after her shocking death yesterday, focusing on her uniquely powerful voice and incredible catalogue of hits. A sampling:
  • "At her peak, Houston was the golden girl of the music industry," praised Billboard . "She wowed audiences
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Whitney Houston Dead at 48

She had battled substance abuse for years

(AP) - Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior, and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Publicist Kristen Foster said today that the singer had died, but the cause and... More »

Diva Whitney Nearly Booted From Flight

She apparently has a problem buckling her own seatbelt

(Newser) - Memo to Whitney Houston: You may be world-famous, but you still have to fasten your seatbelt while on a plane. The notorious diva nearly got herself booted from a Delta flight yesterday after a crew member asked her to buckle up before takeoff and she refused. Multiple sources tell TMZ... More »

Whitney Houston Back in Rehab

Rep confirms singer re-entered program voluntarily

(Newser) - Whitney Houston has re-entered rehab, her rep confirms today. The 47-year-old, who has struggled with drug addiction for years, said she was healthy and clean in 2009. But the AP notes that her 2010 tour had issues , including canceled dates and negative reviews, and that her performances lately have been... More »

Kid With Voice of Whitney Houston Cuts Record Deal

Lin Yu-chun wowed with version of 'I Will Always Love You'

(AP) - The young man whose rendition of I Will Always Love You on a Taiwanese talent show recalled Whitney Houston's high notes has landed a record deal. Sony Music Entertainment said in a statement today that Lin Yu-chun's debut, featuring Chinese and English songs, will be released in July. It quoted... More »

10 Ways to Save Whitney's Awful Tour

The former diva really needs some help

(Newser) - Whitney Houston’s comeback tour is a disaster. Her voice is giving out (she blames a bad air conditioning unit), and critics say she’s not even close to regaining her former glory. How can she step it up? Ami Angelowicz offers a 10-step plan, on The Frisky :
  • Hire Justin
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Whitney Houston Clone Can Dance, Too

Lin Yu Chun shakes it in YouTube video

(Newser) - If the video of the Taiwanese kid with the Whitney Houston pipes wasn't enough for you, he's now making the Internet rounds demonstrating his dancing skillz, PopEater reports. Watch the video above. More »

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