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Whitney Houston and Other Divas Who Died Too Soon

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Whitney Houston's death continues to shock and sadden celebs and fans alike.

But unfortunately, at 48, the Grammy-winning "I Will Always Love You" singer, wasn't the first superstar diva to die too young.

From Judy Garland to Amy Winehouse, Houston joins a list of celebrated ladies who passed away long before they should have.

With that in mind, let's take a look at some of our favorite divas who died too soon.

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Charlize Theron's Mad Max Reboot: Will Mel Gibson Make Cameo?

Mel Gibson, Charlize Theron Jason Merritt/Getty Images; American International Pictures

Action!

Cameras are finally gearing up to start shooting on director George Miller's upcoming Mad Max movie starring Charlize Theron.

And although Tom Hardy will be replacing the franchise's original star Mel Gibson as the title character, we've been wondering: will Mel be making a superstar cameo in the highly anticipated action flick?

Well, we got an answer...

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Whitney Houston's Comeback Album: "I Was Really Scared," Says Grammy-Winning Collaborator

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When Whitney Houston began staging her comeback with what is now her last album, I Look to You, in 2009, no one—from her fans to those closest to her—knew what to expect. They were more worried than not.

And with good reason.

After years of substance abuse, would she be able to sing (and hit those high notes!) like she used to?

Diane Warren, the Grammy-winning songwriter who penned the album's "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," remembers their first day in the studio...

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Whitney Houston: Winans Family Member to Deliver Eulogy at Funeral?

Whitney Houston, Marvin Winans Richard Young/Startraks Photo; Dan MacMedan/WireImage

As Whitney Houston's body was being flown from Los Angeles to New Jersey today, plans were coming together for the late singer's funeral.

I just got word that…

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Johnny Depp Parties at Grammys Bash—Was Vanessa Paradis With Him?

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After the Grammys, there's only one thing to do—celebrate! And that's just what many of the A-list Grammy-goers did last night in Hollywood, including Johnny Depp.

The actor hit a private star-studded soiree, but was Vanessa Paradis with him?

Read on...

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Matt Bomer Comes Out as Gay Man

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Matt Bomer has long kept quiet about his private life.

But the White Collar hunk decided to change all that this weekend...

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Glee's Amber Riley Details Meeting Whitney Houston Just Days Before Death

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Amber Riley has a memory of Whitney Houston she will never forget, as the Glee star told us moments go outside the Staples Center before tonight's Grammy Awards.

She met the late singer for the first time just this past Thursday:

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Whitney Houston: "Was Funny" and "Fun to Be Around," Says Preacher's Wife Director Penny Marshall

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Penny Marshall has good reason to remember the Whitney Houston who the world fell in love with.

Marshall directed Houston in the 1996 movie, The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington...

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No More Whitney Houston Jokes, Says Kathy Griffin

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Kathy Griffin has famously skewered Whitney Houston in her stand-up for years.

But she certainly wasn't cracking jokes last night...

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Whitney Houston Remembered as "Beautiful Person" at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala

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One of tonight's biggest questions was: will Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's annual pre-Grammy gala go on?

Not only did it take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel but Davis was Whitney Houston's mentor and champion since she was in her teens. He was with her through the good times and stuck with her through the worst.

But yes, the party went on...

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