Archive for the 'Deaths' Category

Disco Queen Donna Summer Dead At 63

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

In some very sad news, disco queen and musical legend Donna Summer has died at the tender age of 63. Although no official confirmation has been made, Summer reportedly succumbed to a long battle with cancer, reports TMZ. In an official statement, Summer’s family would like to celebrate her long legacy and are thanking her [...]

Famed Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dies At 84

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, 84, died Wednesday morning at his Bel Air, LA home after a long battle with Leukemia. The news came via the stylists’ family in an official statement that reads, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vidal Sassoon CBE, who died this morning at his home in Los [...]

Dick Clark Dead At 82, Celebrities Tweet Fondest Memories

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Television pioneer, Dick Clark has passed away at the age of 82. The ‘American Bandstand’ and, later, ‘Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve’ producer and host suffered a massive heart attack following an outpatient procedure, says publicist Paul Shefrin. Clark passed at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, “attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful,” his publicist [...]

Whitney Houston Official Cause of Death Revealed

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

The official toxicology report for the late Whitney Houston was released Thursday afternoon from the L.A. County Coroner’s office. The report reveals Houston died from an accidental drowning but also notes the singer had cocaine in her system at the time, which may have contributed as well as heart disease. As reported at the time [...]

Oprah Interviews Bobbi Kristina & Whitney Houston’s Family Since Tragic Passing

Monday, March 12th, 2012

In her first interview since Whitney Houston’s death, daughter Bobbi Kristina spoke with Oprah, Sunday night, during an episode of  OWN’s ‘Next Chapter’. Oprah’s was personally invited to the Atlanta home of Patricia Houston, Whitney’s sister-in-law, best friend and manager. After entering the home and getting a small tour, Oprah and Bobbi Kristina meet and [...]

Whitney Houston Covers Rolling Stone Mag Postmortem & Breaks BillBoard Record

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Even in death, Whitney Houston reigns as “The Voice” of our generation. The late singer graces the March issue of Rolling Stone magazine, detailing some of her most memorable and fondest moments through out her career. But it doesn’t end there, Houston has broken another BillBoard record. She’s now the first woman with three albums [...]

Whitney Dances To Madonna During Super Bowl Halftime Show Prior To Her Death

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Before her sudden passing earlier this month, Whitney Houston was spotted at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel enjoying Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime show featuring M.I.A and Nicki Minaj, and looked like she was really enjoying herself. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player It’s still so unreal that she’s gone. Tweet

Whitney Houston Laid To Rest (1963-2012)

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was laid to rest Saturday in Westfield, NJ after a 4 hour service in her Newark, NJ home town. The private service was held at the New Hop Baptist church wear Whitney attended as a child and honed her ability to sing beyond belief. The service, lead by Reverend Marvin Winans, was [...]

Bobby Brown Issues Statement To Explain Abrupt Exit From Whitney Houston’s Funeral

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Whitney Houston was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in a lavished and well attended funeral service attended by many celebrity friends, but it was ex-husband Bobby Brown‘s abrupt exit that caught headlines. It was reported Bobby Brown left before the service, held in Whitney hometown of Newark, NJ, began because he and and an entourage [...]

‘Glee’ Star Amber Riley Sings Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

On Tuesday night’s episode of ‘Glee’, Amber Riley who plays Mercedes did a beautiful rendition of the late Whitney Houton‘s biggest hit “I Will Always Love You”. The performance is moving it gave me chills! Wow!! Beautifully done!! Similar Article: Jennifer Hudson Tributes Whitney Houston During Grammys Tweet

Jennifer Holliday Says Whitney Houston’s Drug Use Began Before Bobby Brown

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Jennifer Holliday confirms what many have speculated for some time. The singer admits to CNN’s Piers Morgan that Whitney Houston‘s drug use began before meeting and marrying R&B bad boy Bobby Brown. She says they were all exposed to drugs and were around it during their early careers. Although toxicology report won’t be ready for [...]

Wendy Williams Breakdown Over Whitney Houston’s Passing

Monday, February 13th, 2012

During her television show this morning, Wendy Williams broke down as she talked about Whitney’s passing and believing she would one day over come her alcohol and substance abuse addiction. Tweet