Whitney Houston: CBS to Air Grammy Special on Singer's Death

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CBS says it will air a behind-the-scenes look at how Whitney Houston's death affected the 2012 Grammy Awards.

The hour-long special, titled "The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in the Family," is scheduled for Feb. 9, the eve of this year's music awards.

Last year, Grammy producers learned of Houston's death less than 24 hours before the ceremony. The CBS program recounts the scramble to pay tribute to the pop star and revamp the show.

The special includes interviews with LL Cool J, Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and other artists.

The 48-year-old Houston was found drowned last February in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub. Coroner's officials ruled her death accidental, with heart disease and cocaine use contributing factors.

The Feb. 10 Grammys will air on CBS.

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Beyoncé Talks Miscarriage: "The Saddest Thing I've Ever Been Through"

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While Beyoncé is now the proud parent of adorable daughter Blue Ivy, motherhood wasn't the easiest road for Jay-Z's wife to travel.

And now, the Super Bowl singer is opening up about the miscarriage she suffered, which was revealed last year by her rapping hubby in the track "Glory."

But B herself has never addressed the experience—until now, that is.

"About two years ago, I was pregnant for the first time," the 31-year-old said in Life Is But a Dream, her HBO documentary airing next month, an advance copy of which was viewed by various outlets.

"And I heard the heartbeat, which was the most beautiful music I ever heard in my life."

While she does not detail when, exactly, she suffered her loss, she did say that she felt it hard.

"I picked out names. I envisioned what my child would look like...I was feeling very maternal," she said, adding that something went wrong early in the pregnancy, which she only found out during a routine doctor's appointment.

"I flew back to New York to get my checkup—and no heartbeat. Literally the week before I went to the doctor, everything was fine, but there was no heartbeat."

And she dealt with the loss the best way she knew how.

"I went into the studio and wrote the saddest song I've ever written in my life. And it was actually the first song I wrote for my album," she said, albeit not naming the track or even if it made the final cut. "And it was the best form of therapy for me, because it was the saddest thing I've ever been through."

Of course, her story has the happiest of endings, as she and Jay welcomed their daughter on Jan. 7, 2012.

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Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show Named The Greatest

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Rolling Stone ran an online poll to find out what readers thought was the greatest Super Bowl halftime show - and Madonna's 2012 halftime show came first!

The Super Bowl halftime show is a very tough gig. About 160 million people are watching, and the performers have about 14 minutes. Some opt to play three or four of their best songs, while others do a big medley that packs in as many of their hits as possible. No matter what they do, a good chunk of the crowd will hate it, or at least switch over to the Puppy Bowl midway.

If done right, however, it's a great way to revive a career, or at least sell a ton of tickets to the artist's next tour. We asked our readers last week to select their favorite halftime shows of all time.

#1 Madonna had a very ambitious tour plan for 2012, and the single best way to promote it was a Super Bowl halftime show. She went all out for the performance, bringing in Cee Lo Green, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and even acrobats. The set was wall-to-wall hits with her pretty flaccid new single 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' in the middle. M.I.A. tried to perk up the song by sticking her middle finger up on camera, which didn't exactly thrill Madonna or the NFL - though next to Nipplegate, it was a pretty tiny scandal. The next day, tickets went on sale for her world tour and sold out everywhere.

To find out who else followed Madonna on the top ten visit www.rollingstone.com

Relive the performance below

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Whitney Houston's Brother Michael Admits He Introduced Her to Drugs

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Cissy Houston recently revealed that she doesn't blame Whitney Houston's ex-husband, bad boy singer Bobby Brown, for getting her daughter hooked on drugs; it turns out Cissy's son Michael first introduced his younger sister Whitney to cocaine.

With Cissy by his side, Michael admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he still carries that guilt with him. "I'm living but I'm not alive," he tells Winfrey on "Oprah's Next Chapter," which aired two days before the release of Cissy's memoir, "Remembering Whitney," today.

"I feel responsible for her. I always have," he says. "I just felt like I should have taken better care of her."

Whitney Houston died in February 2012 at 48. She drowned in a bathtub in her hotel suite in Los Angeles the night before the Grammy Awards. The autopsy revealed that cocaine and heart disease contributed to her death.

After some of Winfrey's patented prodding, Michael confirms that he introduced her to cocaine in the 1980s, before she met Brown, but also claimed that back then, cocaine was acceptable in the entertainment industry. "It was available. It wasn't a bad word like it is now." "Because we didn't have the bodies in the street," Winfrey continued. "So that's the demon you live with?"

"Every day. Every day. It's something I got live with the rest of my life."

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FUNNY VIDEOS-LA FWAY" — A Bad Lip Reading of Beyoncé-Music mocking pop star

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Marina and the Diamonds to tour USA & Canada with Charli XCX

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Marina has added new US tour dates! Check them out below.

**All tickets on sale Friday 1st February, unless stated otherwise**

Thursday 2nd May: Showbox - Market | Seattle, WA | 
Friday 3rd May: Comodore Ballroom | Vancouver, BC |
Saturday 4th May: Wonder Ballroom | Portland, OR |
Monday 6th May: Warfield | San Francisco, CA |
Tuesday 7th May: Observatory | Santa Ana, CA |
Thursday 9th May: Blvd Social Club | Las Vegas, NV |
Friday 10th May: House of Blues | San Diego, CA |
Saturday 11th May: Nokia | Los Angeles, CA |
Monday 13th May: Club Sound | Salt Lake City, UT |
Tuesday 14th May: Gothic | Denver, CO |
Thursday 16th May: Granada | Kansas City, MO | **2nd February**
Friday 17th May: The Pagnent | St. Louis, MO |
Sunday 19th May: The Varsity | Minneapolis, MN |
Monday 20th May: Vic | Chicago, IL | **2nd February**
Wednesday 22nd May: St. Andrews | Detroit, MI |
Thursday 23rd May: Sound Academy | Toronto, ON |
Friday 24th May: Corona | Montreal, QB |
Tuesday 28th May: Mr. Smalls | Pittsburgh, PA |
Wednesday 29th May: Rumsey Playfield | New York, NY |

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Tina Turner gives up US passport' and will soon become Swiss Citizen

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US pop legend Tina Turner, who has been living in Switzerland since 1995, will soon receive Swiss citizenship and will give up her US passport, Swiss media reported Friday.

"I'm very happy in Switzerland and I feel at home here. ... I cannot imagine a better place to live," Turner told German language daily Blick.

Turner, 73, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, lives in picturesque town of Kuesnacht, on the shores of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland, and has passed a local civics test and interview, according to an official announcement published in the Zuerichsee-Zeitung daily.

The woman behind such hits as "Private Dancer", "Simply the Best" and "What's Love Got to Do With It?" will still need a green light from the canton of Zurich as well was federal authorities before she can receive red passport, the two papers reported.

Turner spokeswoman Karin Rhomberg told the Zuerichsee-Zeitung that the singer wanted to "clarify her situation".

"Tina Turner will therefore also give back her US citizenship," she said.

Turner, who has learned German, reportedly moved to Switzerland in 1995 when her longtime partner, German record executive Erwin Bach, was transferred here.

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LeAnn Rimes Debuts Punk/Retro Hairstyle On ‘Kimmel’

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Tired of hearing LeAnn Rimes discuss her ongoing feud with husband Eddie Cibrian’s ex Brandi Glanville? Okay, we are, too—but that said, we still enjoyed seeing Rimes on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night.

No, Rimes did not refrain from discussing Glanville—she did plenty of that. However, she did provide visual interest with a new hairstyle, one that we’ve never seen the singer sport before.

Best described as a pompadour (of sorts), the slightly punkish/retro ‘do called to mind a look that Gwen Stefani, Pink, and most recently Miley Cyrus has rocked on the red carpet—definitely a departure for the country star, who usually wears her blond locks in a beachy, natural flow and rarely experiments with radical hairstyles.

Don’t worry, though. It was clear that—unlike Cyrus—Rimes didn’t crop her hair to achieve the new style. The back of her hair was visibly rolled up and pinned.

Rimes was appearing on Kimmel to promote her upcoming release, Spitfire, which will hit stores April 9. The singer has been performing songs from the album live, as well as talking about her writing process and thoughts behind them.

In addition to discussing Glanville and her new music, she defended fellow vocalist Beyonce, who was accused this week of lip-syncing at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. “I’m actually taking up for her on this one, “ Rimes said, noting that sometimes singers are asked to do so for various reasons.

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Anderson Cooper Defends Beyoncé’s Lip-Sync fiasco

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For “The Ridiculist” segment of his show tonight, Anderson Cooper turned to the post-inauguration scandal that rocked the country today. Beyoncé lip-synched the national anthem!

“I respond with a big star-spangled so what?” Cooper said. “As far as I’m concerned, it is Beyoncé’s world and we are just living in it.”

Clarifying that it was her pre-recorded voice, she just wasn’t actually singing live, Cooper continued, “I’m releasing a statement right now saying I just don’t care. We got to look at Beyoncé’s beautiful face and hear Beyoncé’s beautiful voice singing the national anthem. There is only one thing we should say today and that is thank you, Beyoncé. Francis Scott Key himself would send her a fruit basket.”

After playing clips of some of the more infamous lip-synching scandals in music history from Milli Vanilli and Ashlee Simpson, Cooper had one final message for anyone questioning Beyoncé’s decision. “Talk to me after you’ve gotten on the stage in front of the president of the United States and hundreds of thousands to sing the national anthem in 40-degree weather.”

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Carly Rae Jepsen does Candie’s new campaign

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This is crazy: Not only is Carly Rae Jepsen the star of Candie’s latest ad, but she’s also the photographer behind it — marking the first time a celebrity spokesperson has shot their own fashion campaign.

Jepsen snapped herself in a photo booth while wearing pieces from Candie’s spring 2013 collection. In the ad’s main image, the star dons a cute ballet pink blazer paired with cuffed denim, a printed top and nude ankle-strap heels.

The “Call Me Maybe” singer isn’t the only pop star to represent the brand; previous Candie’s girls include Britney Spears, Fergie and Glee‘s Lea Michele.

“I feel very honored to be the next Candie’s girl. It’s a dream come true to be in the company of such amazing women!” Jepsen says in a statement.

The star’s campaign will debut in March magazines, and Candie’s is sold exclusively at Kohl’s department stores nationwide and kohls.com/candies. Tell us: Is Jepsen the right choice for Candie’s?

Carly Rae Jepsen is the new face of Candie's! She and her amazing bangs will star in the brand's spring 2013 campaign (which the singer actually shot herself!). Candie's gave Carly Rae tons of cute clothes and fun props to play with (including an adorable French bulldog), then put her in front of a photo booth and let her go wild.

After the shoot, CRJ answered a few of our burning style questions. Here, she dishes on her favorite spring trends and secrets for staying comfortable on stage!

17: What are your favorite fashion trends for Spring?

CRJ: I love florals. Prints on prints on prints! Candie's has these pastel blouses that I'm obsessed with.

17: What's the perfect shoe to take you from stage to street?

CRJ: A wedge heel does it all for me. Height, comfort and style. They give me ability to move on stage without bailing and meet for a dinner date straight after!

17: You wore long-johns under your dress to stay warm at New Year's Rockin' Eve. What other fashion secrets to you swear by?

CRJ: Those long johns were a life saver—I was freezing! I generally love to wear layers so I can be ready for any situation. On stage I usually start with a leather jacket or blazer to take off once things get warmed up! I have a white one from Candie's that I am particularly fond of because it goes with everything! I pair it with a statement jewelry piece.

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Kelly Clarkson Did NOT Lip Synch at Inauguration: Rep

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Kelly Clarkson did not lip-synch during her Inaugural Ceremony performance of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” on Monday.

In the wake of the revelation that Beyonce decided at the last minute to sing the national anthem to a pre-recorded track, questions were raised about whether Clarkson’s own patriotic performance was lip-synched.

But a rep for the onetime “American Idol” winner says Clarkson sang live.

A spokesperson for the United States Marine Band also said on Tuesday that the band played their instruments live, contrary to some media reports.

Recording the ceremony’s music ahead of time is standard procedure, given the wide range of circumstances that could pose problems for performances during the program.

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Rihanna Joins The Ranks Of Big Celebrity Tippers At The Laugh Factory

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This has got to be one of the best PR moves a celebrity can ever make: After getting an $80 bill at the Laugh Factory in L.A. on Friday, Rihanna reportedly asked her waiter what his biggest tip ever was, according to TMZ. He said, $100, so Rihanna gave him $200 and said, “Now I’m your biggest tip.” Sure, she had to guess the story would make the rounds later, so it could have been a very calculated good PR move, but this is Rihanna — she doesn’t care what we think, remember?

This act of generosity places Riri among an elite group of stars with good reps among waitstaff and bartenders. There are a bunch of sites out there with rankings of the best celebrity tippers (all based on secondhand reports from the waiters, of course). Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Charlie Sheen, Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, President Obama, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Drew Carey and Hulk Hogan have all made such lists for their generous gratuities. More than dollar amounts, we’ve always enjoyed the sites, like this old-school one, that gather tales of the stars’ behavior to their servers. The celebs with the worst tipping reputations, because we know you’re even more curious about those, include Tiger Woods, Jeremy Piven, Madonna, Britney Spears, LeBron James and Mick Jagger.

What does this say about their personality? You could say the good tippers remember their humble roots, value good service, or, again, know these stories can come back to benefit or haunt them. On the other hand, maybe the bad tippers are forgetful, or they’re just used to someone else taking care of the bill-paying for them.

What do you think, waiters of the world? Give us your analysis and stories in the comments!

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Beyonce amazes with Style & Song at the Presidential Inauguration

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All eyes were on Beyoncé this morning at the inauguration ceremony in Washington D.C., as the stylish songbird stunned in a gorgeous velvet and chiffon beaded gown from Emilio Pucci's pre-fall 2013 collection paired with a luxe fur coat by Dior.

The curve-hugging design was elegant and mesmerizing for the momentous occasion, and paired beautifully with Jay-Z's dapper Tom Ford suit.

The star accessorized her designer look with dazzling statement jewels including 80-carat emerald earrings and a matching 50-carat emerald ring by Lorraine Schwartz.

But perhaps the most alluring element of her entire look was her magnificent bombshell hairstyle created by celeb stylist Neal Farinah.

Farinah, who is responsible for several of the star's most iconic 'dos, gave Bey gorgeous voluminous curls and a deep side part for the ultimate glamour moment on this historical day.




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We may have nearly fainted when Beyoncé strolled into the 2013 Presidential Inauguration sporting beautiful loose curls. But once the star grabbed the microphone to belt out the national anthem, our eyes zoomed in on her bright manicure.

For her musical spectacular on Captiol Hill, Beyoncé tapped celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan to deck out her digits in hot orange nail polish (similar to Red Carpet Manicure's "Tangerine On The Rocks"). "When Beyonce walked in, she just plainly said, 'I want orange.' So orange it was!" said Logan.

Even though it wasn't a blatantly patriotic nail color like red or blue, the neon hue was perfect as it accentuated Beyoncé's bronze complexion and emerald green Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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Selena Gomez on Life After Justin Bieber Split: "It's Been Weird and Sad and Cool"

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Selena Gomez has been putting on a happy face in the wake of her recent breakup from on-again/off-again boyfriend Justin Bieber, but if her performance in New York this weekend is any indication, there's more to the situation than meets the eye. Taking the stage for a private concert benefiting UNICEF on Jan. 19, the 20-year-old singer made several cryptic references to moving on from an old relationship.

"I've been through a lot the past few months. It's been weird and sad and cool," she told the crowd before introducing an acoustic cover of Justin Timberlake's scorned lover's anthem "Cry Me a River." "This song definitely speaks to me."

Gomez didn't specifically mention Bieber, but a source at the event tells Us Weekly she "seemed so angry" during the song. (Incidentally, her ex performed the same tune in concert a few months ago.)

Prior to the show, however, the newly single Wizards of Waverly Place actress was all smiles as she spoke to reporters on the red carpet. And she seemed to light up when asked about her friendship with fellow starlet Taylor Swift. 

"Taylor is one of the most inspirational, positive, good-hearted people I know," she gushed of her BFF, who recently went through a breakup of her own, with One Direction boy-bander Harry Styles. "I met her when she was 18...it was absolutely incredible to see someone so successful and so humble. I think she's been a big part of me staying who I am, too."

Gomez also discussed her risque role in the upcoming movie Spring Breakers, in which she plays one of four bikini-clad co-eds who rob a restaurant to pay for their spring break trip. "It's kind of been refreshing and nice for me to step out of my comfort zone and do things that I didn't think I could do as an actress," she said, noting that she had tried to warn her younger fans about the film. 

The singer revealed that she was taking more risks offscreen, as well, particularly with her music. "I'm a little bit more mouthy [now]," she said of her new album. "I'm a little bit older. I've got a little more sass. [I'm] telling a lot more, too."

"Everything happens for a reason," she added mysteriously, "so enjoy every moment.

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Lady Gaga's Machine Gun Bran sparkles controversy

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No stranger to controversy,  Lady Gaga has caused outrage once again by brandishing a machine-gun bra just a month after twenty six
people were killed in a US school massacre.

The popstar donned the outfit consisting of two plastic assault rifles strapped to each cup,during her concert in Vancouver, Canada.

But critics have suggested the garb is insensitive and in poor taste after 20 children and six adults were killed in a horrific massacre at Connecticut's Sandy Hook primary school on December 14 last year.

A national debate on gun control is continuing to be played out in the US while the pop star flaunted the weapons during the North American leg of her Born This Way Ball tour.
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Rihanna Sexy COMPLEX MAGAZINE COVERS + Editorial Pics

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