Whitney-Tinged Grammys Have Highest Ratings in 28 Years
Who says nobody cares about the Grammys anymore? The music industry's biggest awards ceremony aired last night to a whopping 39 million viewers, the most that have tuned in since 1984.
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If you're like us, you saw your Twitter feed blow up on Sunday night with tweets about dresses, acceptance speeches, and French swears as the Oscars were broadcast on ABC.
Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston as Adele Dominates the Grammys
The centerpiece of an occasionally bizarre, but mostly lackluster Grammy ceremony last night was Jennifer Hudson's moving rendition of "I Will Always Love You" in honor of Whitney Houston.
Nicky Minaj Brought a Pope-Alike to the Grammys
Nicky Minaj's bizarre arrival with the Pope on her arm got the Grammys off to a weird start. Then things got heavy when LL Cool J delivered a prayer for Whitney Houston.
Who's Performing on the Grammys Tonight?
Jennifer Hudson's planned medley of Whitney Houston's biggest hits will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable and emotionally charged Grammy performances, ever -- and there's a lot more on the schedule. Just don't expect any Lady Gaga hatchings.
Whitney Houston Found Submerged in Bathtub
News of the legendary singer's death shocked the world last night. Today, reports that she was discovered submerged in a hotel bathtub.
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