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Robin Thicke Covers Whitney Houston Classic ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’
After being caught allegedly inhaling last week in New York, R&B singer Robin Thicke decided to cover Whitney Houston‘s 1995 ballad ‘Exhale (Shoop, Shoop)’ from the ‘Waiting to Exhale’ soundtrack. The song was Nippy’s 11th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won her a 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Song.
Family + Associates Urged Whitney Houston to Go Into Rehab
We’re sad to report this the same day as Whitney Houston‘s funeral. During the last weeks leading up to her untimely death, associates of the late pop icon urged her to go into rehab. Radar Online is reporting that Houston fell off the wagon and “was as bad as she ever was.” Even her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was encouraging her mother to seek treatment.
Whitney Houston’s Dear Friend Robyn Crawford Writes Open Letter to Nippy
Understandably, people all over the world are still grieving over the death of Whitney Houston. One of her closest friends Robyn Crawford penned a touching letter to the late pop icon for Esquire.
Bobby Brown Issues Statement Regarding Bobbi Kristina’s Health
Bobby Brown is currently in Los Angeles to be by the side of his emotionally-wrought daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, who has been hospitalized since the untimely death of her mother, Whitney Houston.
According to People, Brown arrived at LAX airport Sunday night (Feb. 12) at 9PM with a posse of handlers. “Bobby had a blank stare and looked exhausted,” noticed one onlooker. “His friends seemed conc
Jennifer Hudson Honors Whitney Houston in 2012 Grammy Awards Tribute
Whitney Houston was mournfully remembered at the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 11) with an emotional performance by Jennifer Hudson. Houston, who was a six-time Grammy winner, shockingly passed away on Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Whitney Houston’s Cause of Death Inconclusive Due to Pending Toxicology Report
Medical examiners have finished performing the autopsy on Whitney Houston but couldn’t determined the cause of death. According to TMZ, results are inconclusive until a toxicologic report is completed, which usually takes four to six weeks.
Kanye West Wins Three 2012 Grammy Awards
Kanye West nabbed three awards at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 12) in Los Angeles. The rapper-producer won Best Rap / Sung Collaboration for ‘All of the Lights,’ which featured a slew of artists including Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie.
Jay-Z + Beyonce File Trademark to Protect Blue Ivy Carter Name
Jay-Z and Beyonce are making sure no one cashes in on their baby’s good name. The R&B/hip-hop power couple filed an application on Jan. 26 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect Blue Ivy‘s name, reports the Washington Post. The trademark will help reserve her name for a future line of baby carriages, baby cosmetics, diaper bags and kids apparel.
L.A. Reid to Remain with ‘X Factor’ for Season 2
After the surprised firings of ‘X Factor‘ host Steve Jones and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, the Hollywood Reporter has revealed that L.A. Reid will stay on as a judge for Season 2.
Mariah Carey Pulls All-Nighter in Studio With Jermaine Dupri
Now that Mariah Carey‘s husband Nick Cannon is healthy and back on his feet, she can focus on her new album. The Grammy-winning songbird was working long hours Thursday night (Jan. 26) as she returned to the studio with her longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri.
Mariah Carey to Perform in May at Moroccan Festival
Since Mariah Carey has a boy boy named Moroccan and have a Moroccan-themed room in her New York apartment, it would make sense that she would perform in the country that has inspired her marital life. The R&B diva reportedly has agreed to perform at Morocco’s Mawazine Festival in May.