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Whitney Houston's Sister-In-Law Gets Reality TV Show

Whitney Houston's Sister-In-Law Gets Reality TV Show

If you were wondering how Whitney Houston's family is faring in the wake of her untimely and tragic death, you need look no further than reality TV -- sorry, documentary television. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has ordered up ten episodes of what they're calling a docuseries following the late singer's relatives as they come to terms with her passing. more ›

His Prerogative: Bobby Brown Pleads Not Guilty to DUI-Related Charges

His Prerogative: Bobby Brown Pleads Not Guilty to DUI-Related Charges

Bobby Brown, the troubled ex-hubby of the late music superstar Whitney Houston, had a court date this morning. The singer entered a not guilty plea in response to three misdemeanor charges connected to his March 26 arrest in Van Nuys on suspicion of driving under the influence. more ›

9-1-1 Call Reveals Chaotic Moments After Whitney Houston's Body Was Discovered in Her Hotel Bathtub

9-1-1 Call Reveals Chaotic Moments After Whitney Houston's Body Was Discovered in Her Hotel Bathtub

A recently released 9-1-1 call made from the Beverly Hilton's security team demonstrates the chaotic moments after Whitney Houston's body was found in a bathtub. A member of the Beverly Hilton security team reports to a dispatcher that an unidentified 46-year-old woman was discovered in her hotel bathroom not breathing. more ›

Whitney's Silver Spoon: Coroner's Report Reveals 'White Crystal-Like Substance' Found on Utensil in Houston's Hotel Room

Whitney's Silver Spoon: Coroner's Report Reveals 'White Crystal-Like Substance' Found on Utensil in Houston's Hotel Room

While the toxicology report released in March laid the world's speculation about the cause of Whitney Houston's death to rest, the mystery still remained: Where was the cocaine? Initial reports found no evidence of illegal drugs in the late singer's Beverly Hilton hotel room where she died, but reports of "white, powdery remnants" found in her room surfaced in late March. more ›

Whitney Houston's Last Film: It's "Sparkle" Time!

Whitney Houston's Last Film: It's "Sparkle" Time!

Things weren't necessarily all downhill for Whitney Houston at the time of her sudden death in February at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The singer was working on getting her pipes back in fighting shape, and she'd worked on a film that was nearing its release. Today, the trailer for that film, Sparkle, has arrived. more ›

Would You Pay $44K For Marilyn Monroe's Underwear?

Would You Pay $44K For Marilyn Monroe's Underwear?

If you would pony up considerable cash to be the owner of some (yes: used) undies that once rested upon the nether-regions of Hollywood mega-icon Marilyn Monroe, you should have been in Beverly Hills this weekend, when one such pair of panties--worn by the actress in the 1954 film "River of No Return" were on the auction block. more ›

Cocaine Confirmation: 'White, Powdery Remnants' Recovered from Whitney Houston's Hotel Room

Cocaine Confirmation: 'White, Powdery Remnants' Recovered from Whitney Houston's Hotel Room

After the toxicology report on Whitney Houston's body laid to rest speculation about how the singer died on February 11, attention then turned to how the drug that contributed to her death disappeared from the Beverly Hilton hotel room where she was found dead. more ›

Was Coke Removed From the Hotel Room Where Whitney Houston Died?

Was Coke Removed From the Hotel Room Where Whitney Houston Died?

It wasn't a huge surprise that cocaine ultimately lead to Houston's demise since she had struggled with it for years. The only real mystery was why there wasn't any coke found in the Beverly Hills hotel room where Houston died, especially since the coroner said that there was evidence she had used it shortly before she died. more ›

Whitney Houston's Death Declared 'Accidental Drowning,' Coroner Finds Cocaine In Her System

Whitney Houston's Death Declared 'Accidental Drowning,' Coroner Finds Cocaine In Her System

Speculation surrounding the February 11 death of Whitney Houston alleged that the singer died from a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol. However, the long-awaited toxicology report shows otherwise. more ›

'The Bodyguard' Will Love You in Theaters for One Night in March

'The Bodyguard' Will Love You in Theaters for One Night in March

On the heels of Whitney Houston's death To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the film "The Bodyguard," Warner Bros. and NCM Fathom will re-release the movie in theaters across the country at the end of this month, for one night only. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 1992 Whitney Houston-Kevin Costner love story will be shown at 400 theaters nationwide at 7:30 p.m. local time on March 28. more ›

Mosaic Artist Makes Whitney Houston Portrait Out Of Pills

Mosaic Artist Makes Whitney Houston Portrait Out Of Pills

Mosaic portrait artist Jason Mecier's latest creation - a tribute to the late Whitney Houston - is impressive in its craftsmanship, but his choice of materials is, how do we say it, a bit hard to swallow. Using pills of various colors, shapes and sizes, Mecier produced a colorful portrait of the late singer - who is rumored to have died from a fatal mixture of alcohol and prescription drugs. more ›

A Letter To The Community: KFI Promises Diversity Following John & Ken's Whitney Houston 'Crack Ho' Slurs

A Letter To The Community: KFI Promises Diversity Following John & Ken's Whitney Houston 'Crack Ho' Slurs

KFI and its popular radio talk show, "The John & Ken Show," recently came under fire following offensive comments made by the controversial pair about the late Whitney Houston. In an effort to extinguish the flames ignited by the duo's "crack ho" comments, the station has drafted a plan of action "to find common ground on programming and diversity issues," wrote a KFI spokesperson in an email to LAist this afternoon. more ›

Whitney Houston's Death Will Be Ruled an Accident, Says Source Close to Investigation

Whitney Houston's Death Will Be Ruled an Accident, Says Source Close to Investigation

The death of singer Whitney Houston the day before the Grammy Awards is likely to be ruled an accident, E! News is reporting. The entertainment network is citing "a source with knowledge of the ongoing investigation," for the exclusive information, which is being shared by other publications today. more ›

Video: John & Ken Say Whitney Houston 'Crack Ho' Comment Was Not Racist, KFI Moves Toward Diversity

Video: John & Ken Say Whitney Houston 'Crack Ho' Comment Was Not Racist, KFI Moves Toward Diversity

Before radio shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou returned to the airwaves Monday afternoon following a brief suspension, the duo and members of KFI management met with black leaders to discuss the need for more diversity at the station. Additionally, a quasi-apology for calling the late Whitney Houston a "crack ho," which spurred Monday's meeting, was caught on video. more ›

Whitney Houston Fans & Black Leaders to Protest John & Ken's Return, Demand Resignations

Whitney Houston Fans & Black Leaders to Protest John & Ken's Return, Demand Resignations

Radio shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou are slated to return to the airwaves today following a brief suspension for calling Whitney Houston a "crack ho." And quite a few people are none too happy about their restoration, including loyal fans of the late singer and black leaders. more ›

Beverly Hilton Staffers Fired After Leaking Details of Whitney Houston's Death

Beverly Hilton Staffers Fired After Leaking Details of Whitney Houston's Death

The Beverly Hilton Hotel has fired staff members for leaking information about Whitney Houston's death. A source said hotel employees who talked to the media violated hotel policy, noting, "They weren't high level employees." more ›

Too Soon? Whitney Houston Memorabilia in Upcoming Auction Will Be "a celebration of her life"

Too Soon? Whitney Houston Memorabilia in Upcoming Auction Will Be "a celebration of her life"

Auctions of celebrity memorabilia happen all the time, and attract all sorts of bidders. An upcoming auction of Hollywood memorabilia will include some items affiliated with the late Whitney Houston, and now the auctioneer says those items can be seen as "a celebration of her life." more ›

Tom Leykis Says John & Ken Are 'Total Fucking Pussies' For Apologizing After Calling Whitney Houston a 'Crack Ho'

Tom Leykis Says John & Ken Are 'Total Fucking Pussies' For Apologizing After Calling Whitney Houston a 'Crack Ho'

The one-time KFI shock jock Tom Leykis seemed to be waiting in the wings for such a moment: he called the hosts "total fucking pussies" while he was on The Gary and Dino Show podcast. more ›

John & Ken Suspended For Calling Whitney Houston A 'Crack Ho'

John & Ken Suspended For Calling Whitney Houston A 'Crack Ho'

KFI announced today that the station is suspending the popular conservative radio talk show "The John and Ken Show." KFI refrained from releasing the specifics of the conversation at hand, but in a recording of the show online posted by Lycan, Houston is referred to as a "crack ho" - twice. more ›

Celebrity Home Bike Tour Adds Beverly Hilton to Stops in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death

Celebrity Home Bike Tour Adds Beverly Hilton to Stops in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death

Local tour company Bikes and Hikes LA has added the Beverly Hilton, where Whitney Houston's body was found, to their guided trip to celebrity homes, based on what they call in a statement, "the outpouring of emotion over Ms. Houston's death." The company offers a number of tour options for your average visitor (or local!), and founder Danny Roman said of the Beverly Hilton addition that "We pride our tours on being as up to date and current as possible." more ›

She's Giving Everyone Everything: World Hungers For A Slice Of Whitney Houston

She's Giving Everyone Everything: World Hungers For A Slice Of Whitney Houston

News updates on the untimely death of Whitney Houston last Saturday are flooding the Interwebs, print media and social networking sites, making it impossible to forget the unfortunate event of February 11 that saw the end of an unforgettable talent. more ›

Wine & Whitney: Beverly Hills Wine Festival Adds Whitney Houston Tribute [UPDATED]

Wine & Whitney: Beverly Hills Wine Festival Adds Whitney Houston Tribute [UPDATED]

In the wake of Whitney Houston's untimely death, the third annual Beverly Hills Wine Festival has modified its programming to include a very special tribute to the very special star. "Remembering Whitney" will take place at the Beverly Hilton Sunday, February 26, from 2pm to 6pm. more ›

Chaka Khan Calls Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party 'Insanity' in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death

Chaka Khan Calls Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party 'Insanity' in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death

After Whitney Houston passed away on Saturday, her mentor and friend Clive Davis decided to go on with a pre-Grammy party in the Beverly Hills Hilton, the same hotel where Houston's body was still being examined by investigators. more ›

Whitney Houston's Body Left Van Nuys Airport This Afternoon

Whitney Houston's Body Left Van Nuys Airport This Afternoon

After Whitney Houston passed away, Tyler Perry reportedly offered the use of his private jet to Houston's family to transport her body. Today, they took him up on that offer. more ›

Why Whitney Houston Doesn't Have a Star on the Walk of Fame, and How She Might Get One After Her Death

Why Whitney Houston Doesn't Have a Star on the Walk of Fame, and How She Might Get One After Her Death

When a celebrity dies, tradition dictates that fans flock to their star on the famous Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard to leave cards, notes, flowers, photos, candles and other offerings in tribute. But when Whitney Houston died Saturday, there was no slab of sidewalk devoted to the legendary singer: She doesn't have a star on the Walk of Fame! more ›

Beverly Hills Police: NO COMMENT on Whitney Houston's Death Until Coroner Releases Toxicology Report

Beverly Hills Police: NO COMMENT on Whitney Houston's Death Until Coroner Releases Toxicology Report

"We do not know the cause of death," said Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills Police Department during a press conference held at 11:30 this morning regarding the late Whitney Houston. The singer was found dead in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday afternoon. more ›

Coroner: Whitney Houston Did Not Drown in Bathtub, Family Can Collect Her Body

Coroner: Whitney Houston Did Not Drown in Bathtub, Family Can Collect Her Body

The family of singer Whitney Houston has been told the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office no longer needs to hold her body, and they are free to collect her remains and make funeral arrangements, according to a coroner's lieutenant, reports City News Service. more ›

Videos: Grammys Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston With Prayer, Song

Videos: Grammys Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston With Prayer, Song

During last night's Grammy Awards telecast, the music industry association acknowledged Whitney Houston's shocking death almost immediately. After the opening performance from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, host LL Cool J took to the stage and said, "There's no way around it. We've had a death in our family. For me, the only thing that feels right is to begin with a prayer for a woman who we love, for our fallen sister, Whitney Houston." more ›

Extra, Extra: Irwindale Speedway Will Close & Rick Santorum's Surprise Visit to Coachella

Extra, Extra: Irwindale Speedway Will Close & Rick Santorum's Surprise Visit to Coachella

In tonight's Extra, Extra, the Irwindale Speedway will close, sexual assault victim talks to TV crew on camera and Rick Santorum makes a surprise visit to Southern California. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. more ›

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