Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Cissy Houston Writing Tell-All Book About Daughter Whitney
The New York Times reports that Whitney Houston‘s mother Cissy is shopping a new book to clear up the “lies” that she believes people have been spreading about her daughter since she died in February.
Gareth Cattermole / Koki Nagahama, Getty Images Time’s 100 Most Influential: Adele + Rihanna Make the List
Time magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential People in the World list is always sure to drum up some discussion and controversy. Only a few singers made the cut this time around, with Adele and Rihanna rightfully receiving the honor.
Samir Hussein / Michael Buckner, Getty Images Rihanna in the Running to Play Whitney Houston in Biopic
Is RiRi the new Whitney? She might be, if some movie executives have their way. A new report suggests that Rihanna is on the shortlist to play Whitney Houston in a biopic of the late ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer’s life.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Nicki Minaj, Pitbull + More Performing at NBA All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game is turning into a performance venue on the level of the Super Bowl. Maybe it’s not quite as high-profile, but the star power at the annual event is just as big. This year, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Flo Rida are among the artists who will be taking the stage during All-Star weekend.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Chris Brown’s Mom Reportedly Tells Him to ‘Grow Up’ Following Twitter Rant
Well, someone needed to say it. Chris Brown‘s mother, Joyce Hawkins, is upset at her son’s latest outburst following his Grammy win on Sunday, has reportedly told her son to “grow up.”
Bennett Raglin / Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Aretha Franklin Will Perform at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Aretha Franklin will be performing at Whitney Houston‘s invite-only funeral service on Feb. 18, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. Record label executive Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of both singers as the president of Arista Records for a quarter-century, personally requested to have Franklin perform, and the Queen of Soul found it impossible to turn down the invitation.
FOX / Kevin Winter, Getty Images ‘Glee’ Dedicating ‘Heart’ Episode to Whitney Houston
The decision to have Amber Riley’s character, Mercedes, sing Whitney Houston‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’ on this week’s ‘Heart’ episode of ‘Glee‘ was planned weeks ago. But given Houston’s tragic death over the weekend, the show will now be dedicating the entire episode to her.
Christina Augustin / Jemal Countess, Getty Images Find Out Gwyneth Paltrow’s Gift for Blue Ivy
As a close friend of Beyonce, and the person who confirmed that Bey’s newborn was named Blue Ivy and not Ivy Blue, Gwyneth Paltrow might have been expected to offer the baby a special gift. The New York Daily News spilled the details on Gwyneth’s pricey purchase.
YouTube Kelly Rowland Pokes Fun at Simon Cowell on ‘Chelsea Lately’
Kelly Rowland playfully mocked her British ‘X Factor‘ co-star Simon Cowell on ‘Chelsea Lately’ Tuesday night with her impression of the outspoken reality show judge.
Pascal Le Segretain / Paul Zimmerman / Michael Tullberg, Getty Images Kanye West, Jay-Z, Skrillex + More Nominated for 2012 Woodie Awards
Hip-hop collaborators Kanye West and Jay-Z and dubstep-influenced electronic artist Skrillex are among the nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards, which recognize cutting-edge music that appeals to the network’s college student demographic.
David Livingston / Ethan Miller, Getty Images K’naan Threatens Legal Action Against Mitt Romney For Using His Song
You’d think by now that politicians would know not to use popular songs on the campaign trail without first obtaining the artists’ consent, but it seems some presidential candidates just haven’t learned. Only a few days after Survivor sued Newt Gingrich for using ‘Eye of the Tiger’ without permission, rapper K’naan is threatening to go after Mitt Romney for playing his song ‘Wavin’ Flag.’
Michael Buckner, Getty Images David Guetta, Nicki Minaj Release Creepy Teaser Clip for ‘Turn Me On’
A creepy teaser for the David Guetta and Nicki Minaj collabo ‘Turn Me On’ has hit the web. The clip presents a strange medieval vibe with fire and axes and a group of bald mannequins in a castle. We have no idea where they’re going with this, but it’s not going to be a run-of-the-mill performance video, that’s for sure.
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