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A legend’s passing the most Googled thing of 2012

A legend’s passing the most Googled thing of 2012

December 12th, 2012

Whitney Houston’s untimely death on February 11 created the biggest overall spike in US internet traffic as fans rushed to read about the I Will Always Love You singer, according to online giant Google’s annual Zeitgeist List. The list ranks “the searches that had the highest amount of traffic over a sustained period of time [...]

Whitney Houston exhibit to open in L.A. next month

Whitney Houston exhibit to open in L.A. next month

July 23rd, 2012

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will hold an exhibition dedicated to late singer Whitney Houston next month. The exhibit will display some of Houston’s memorabilia which includes photos, albums, her bible and the white gown she wore at the 1994 Grammy Awards. The event will be called Whitney! Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Whitney [...]

Today’s Top 10: Artists We Miss

Today’s Top 10: Artists We Miss

April 17th, 2012

With the recent appearance of Tupac Shakur back from the dead as a hologram on stage at this past weekend’s Coachella Music Festival, we couldn’t help but put together a list of other legendary artists that we miss. And now this holograph of Tupac is allegedly going on tour now with Snoop Dogg and Dr. [...]

Rihanna promises perfection in portraying Whitney Houston

Rihanna promises perfection in portraying Whitney Houston

April 4th, 2012

Whitney Houston was an inspiration and a icon for many, including Battleship star Rihanna. In an interview with the Telegraph, Rihanna expressed her interest in portraying Houston if a film were to be cast. She says “My first song that I remember falling in love with was a Whitney Houston song – I Will Always [...]

Jordin Sparks stars alongside Whitney Houston in Sparkle

Jordin Sparks stars alongside Whitney Houston in Sparkle

April 2nd, 2012

It’s been 16 years since Whitney Houston’s last acting role in 1994′s The Preacher’s Wife and today’s release of the trailer for Sparkle sadly marks the last time we’ll see the music legend on the big screen. In her final role, Houston plays Emma, a retired singer living with her three musically gifted daughters in [...]

Whitney Houston Funeral To Be Streamed Online

Whitney Houston Funeral To Be Streamed Online

February 16th, 2012

Whitney Houston’s funeral will be broadcasted on the internet, in order to reach fans worldwide. According to The Huffington Post, Houston’s publicist Kristen Foster will allow The Associated Press one camera inside the ceremony on Saturday, in Newark, New Jersey. The AP will then stream the event on http://livestream.comaplive. The service will be held at [...]

Sony Apologizes For Raising Whitney Houston Album Prices

Sony Apologizes For Raising Whitney Houston Album Prices

February 15th, 2012

Sony Music has issued an apology for dramatically raising Whitney Houston record prices in the United Kingdom, following the singer’s death. According to Rolling Stone, Ultimate Collection rose 60 per cent above regular selling price, and Greatest Hits rose 25 per cent. “Whitney Houston product was mistakenly mispriced on the U.K. iTunes store on Sunday,” said [...]

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Could Be Held In New Jersey Arena

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Could Be Held In New Jersey Arena

February 14th, 2012

Whitney Houston’s funeral may be held at a venue  in New Jersey. According to Rolling Stone, the late R&B singer’s family is considering holding it there because the singer was born in Newark, but a specific arena hasn’t been confirmed yet. Houston’s body arrived by plane in New Jersey late last night, and her body is currently [...]

Today’s Top 10: Remembering Whitney

Today’s Top 10: Remembering Whitney

February 13th, 2012

We’re doing a special edition of Today’s Top 10 to celebrate and remember the immense talent of Whitney Houston. We’ll play some of Whitney’s greatest hits as well as artists who were influenced by her. We will always love you Whitney! Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top 10 every Monday to Thursday at [...]

Watch Whitney Houston Special Tonight At 8PM ET!

Watch Whitney Houston Special Tonight At 8PM ET!

February 13th, 2012

In honor of the passing of Whitney Houston, one of R&B’s greatest musical legends, MuchMore and E! will be airing a 30-minute special tonight at 8:00 pm dedicated to the singer. Whitney Houston: A Legend Lost will look into the life, the voice and the career of the artist, known for chart-heating songs like How Will I Know, Saving All My [...]

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