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Whitney Houston Dead At 48: The Latest Details

February 11, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Whitney Houston, who ruled 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, died Saturday.

She was 48.

Bobby Brown Gets Emotional On Concert Stage Just Hours After Ex-Wife Whitney Houston’s Death

February 12, 2012

SOUTHAVEN, Miss.

It was an emotional night for soul singer Bobby Brown as he performed hours after learning that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died in Beverly Hills.

Brown took to a stage in Southhaven, Miss., near Memphis, on Saturday night and only made brief remarks about Houston’s death at 48.

Whitney Houston Grammys Tribute: Jennifer Hudson To Perform; Show Will Not Be ‘Full-Blown Tribute’

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Grammys will honor the memory of Whitney Houston on Sunday night, and it appears Jennifer Hudson will lead the charge.

However, viewers won’t see the show turn into a “full-blown tribute,” according to the show’s executive producer.

Whitney Houston’s Last One-On-One Interview — Conducted By Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson

February 11, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Despite her well-chronicled struggles, Whitney Houston recently appeared to be in the midst of a successful comeback, returning the studio to make new music and heading back to the silver screen with a role in the upcoming musical drama “Sparkle.”

The beloved superstar sat down with Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson on the set of the film — for what has sadly become the final one-on-one interview with Whitney, who died on Saturday at the age of 48 – and reflected on the support system that carried her through her the rough patches during her three-decade career.

Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Whitney Houston

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The celebrity community has reacted with shock and sadness over the loss of Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.

From Mariah Carey, to members of the Jackson family, and from “Glee” stars to “Real Housewives,” all of Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of this great talent.

Here’s what the stars are saying:

Simon Cowell Reacts To Whitney Houston Death; Says He Planned To Consider Her As ‘X Factor’ Judge

February 11, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Simon Cowell says the team behind “The X Factor” had planned to discuss Whitney Houston as a possible judge for the FOX reality singing competition on Monday.

Reacting to the news of the pop superstar’s untimely death on Saturday at the age of 48, in Beverly Hills, Simon said, contrary to the rumors, she had not been approached, but he suggested he thought she might be interested.