Topic: Whitney Houston

A GIF History of Confessions to Oprah

Associated Press

While Oprah may claim tonight's Lance Armstrong sit-down is "the biggest interview I've ever done," she's no stranger to confessional interviews.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 5, 2012

The Only 'Kiss From a Rose' Cover You'll Ever Need

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Jen Doll

Jun 6, 2012

Cissy Houston to Write Whitney Memoir; How to Walk and Read

Today in books and publishing: A memoir for Whitney Houston; how to walk and read; day two of Book Expo of America; and more.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 27, 2012

The Literary Sequel Problem; Science Fiction From Afar

Today in publishing and literature: The difficulties of selling a literary sequel, science fiction is alike all over, and Whitney Houston's mother is looking for a book deal.

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By Connor Simpson

Apr 7, 2012

Newark Residents Miffed Over Bill from Whitney Houston's Funeral

Newark residents are being left to pick up the $187,000 bill for security at Whitney Houston's funeral, and, surprisingly, they aren't happy about it.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 22, 2012

Coroner's Report: Whitney Houston Drowned

Whitney Houston drowned to death, but she also had drugs in her system, the L.A. County coroner's office said on Thursday, giving its first official ruling on the singer's cause of death.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 18, 2012

Watch the Whitney Houston Funeral Live

In minutes, the world will say a final goodbye to Whitney Houston, from a church in her birth city of Newark, N.J. The funeral will stream live on the internet.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 16, 2012

Whitney Houston's Funeral Will Be Broadcast on the Internet

Saturday's funeral service for pop star Whitney Houston is invitation-only, but the public will still be able to follow along via internet and (possibly) satellite TV broadcasts. 

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By Jen Doll

Feb 15, 2012

Why We Look at Celebrity Death Photos

In the media frenzy following the death of Whitney Houston, information has trickled out slowly, in often sensational individual pieces.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 14, 2012

The Whitney Houston E-Book Onslaught; Maugham, Your Valentine

Today in publishing and literature:The hastily written Whitney Houston e-books aren't racing up the Kindle bestseller charts, a former Politico reporter signs a deal to write the year's least subtle roman à clef, and a Valentine's Day reading compromise, courtesy of W. Somerset Maugham. 

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By Adam Martin

Feb 13, 2012

Why Whitney Houston's Toxicology Report Will Take Months

When a story like Whitney Houston's death breaks, there's always a huge rush to get information. But that often gets slowed to a near-stop when it comes to the key question: How, exactly, did she die?

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 13, 2012

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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By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 13, 2012

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.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 12, 2012

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.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 12, 2012

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.

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 12, 2012

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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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 11, 2012

Whitney Houston Dies at 48

Whitney Houston has died at age 48 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. She was scheduled to appear at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash tonight.

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