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New Details Emerge Over Bobby Brown’s Departure From Whitney Houston Funeral

Bobby Brown and entourage exit Whitney Houston’s funeral in Newark, New Jersey, on February 18, 2012

February 22, 2012

ATLANTA, Ga.

A new account has emerged over what happened with Bobby Brown, who left the funeral of his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, before it started on Saturday.

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‘X Factor’ Alum Rachel Crow Signs TV, Record Deal

Access Hollywood Live: Rachel Crow Raves About Mom & The Support From Fellow Contestants During ‘The X Factor’

February 22, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Rachel Crow was a tearful runner-up on “The X Factor,” but she’s a winner now.

The 14-year-old singer has signed a series deal with the Nickelodeon channel and a recording contract with Sony’s Columbia Records-Syco.

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Glam Slam: Paula Patton’s Beauty How-To

Paula Patton at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards

February 22, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

It’s a little ironic that Paula Patton is a COVERGIRL Brand Ambassador (for the Queen Collection) — if there’s anyone who is so naturally beautiful they DON’T need makeup, it’s Paula!

And as usual — she looked utterly gorgeous at the NAACP Awards. Here’s how you can pull off Paula’s flawless look!

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Rihanna Could Draw Criticism For Songs With Brown

Chris Brown and Rihanna performs on stage during Z100’s Jingle Ball 2008 in New York City on December 12, 2008

February 22, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Rihanna is known for making bold statements, from her often sexually charged music to her tattoos to even the hue of her hair.

But her latest decision — a musical pairing with the man who three years ago left her bloodied and bruised — has left some questioning her judgment.

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Ex-Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson Launching Comcast Cable TV Network Targeting Black Viewers

Magic Johnson performs his acceptance speech at the 2011 California Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony at the California Museum, Sacramento, on December 8, 2011

February 21, 2012

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is launching a basic cable television network targeting black viewers with positive, uplifting images of African Americans.

The former Los Angeles Lakers star tells the Los Angeles Times that his 24-hour Aspire channel will also offer opportunities for blacks who have struggled to find work in mainstream Hollywood.

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Whitney Houston’s Loved Ones: What Will Happen To Bobbi Kristina?

BeBe Winans/Darlene Love (Inset: Bobbi Kristina Brown)

February 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Amid the outpouring of emotion inside Whitney Houston’s funeral on Saturday in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, many tears were shed not only for the fallen superstar, but for the daughter she left behind.

Following the service, rumors swirled that Whitney’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, went missing for several hours and was nowhere to be found. However, on Monday, two people who were close to Whitney’s family and inside the funeral on Sunday cleared up the rumors and addressed the 18-year-old’s state of mind – and future — following the loss of her mother.

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