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How Much Was Whitney Houston Worth When She Died?
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Didn't she almost have it all?
Whitney Houston sold more than 200 million albums and singles, and she had 11 No. 1 songs—including, of course, "I Will Always Love You," which spent 14 weeks on top. The Bodyguard won the Grammy for Album of the Year and remains the best-selling soundtrack of all time.
The pioneering diva commanded a $10 million paycheck for The Preacher's Wife in 1995. She signed a then-record $100 million contract with Arista Records in 2001. Her 2010 Nothing but Love tour grossed $36 million.
But the superlatively talented artist also went through a messy divorce and spent years battling addiction to drugs and alcohol.
So, in the end, how much of that fortune remained when she died Saturday?
RIP Don Cornelius: Five Mega-Stars Who Rode the Soul Train
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When Don Cornelius promised the "hottest jams and stars in the world," he wasn't messing around.
The creator and longtime face of Soul Train may be gone, but he made a lasting impact on pop culture with his R&B-championing song-and-dance show and subsequent Soul Train Music Awards.
Over the show's 35 years on the air, some of the biggest names in music hit the stage that Cornelius built, from Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin to R. Kelly and T.I.. It's pretty much impossible to narrow it down, but here are five other acts who boarded the train early in their careers—and rode it right to superstardom:
Justin Bieber Watches as Michael Jackson's Kids Cement His Legacy
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Michael Jackson the man wasn't invincible. But his legacy is now solid as a rock.
The late pop icon's children imprinted some of their father's most famous accessories—his sparkly glove and shiny black shoes—in the cement in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre today on Hollywood Boulevard.
Mom Katherine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Chris Tucker and Justin Bieber were in attendance at the ceremony, which also featured a performance by the cast of Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.
Good News for Conrad Murray: $100 Million Debt to Michael Jackson's Family Off the Table
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There's one less pipe dream on the books.
The prosecutors who won a conviction of involuntary manslaughter against Conrad Murray have withdrawn their petition demanding $100 million in restitution from the disgraced doctor.
No, not $100 million for them, of course, but for Michael Jackson's family.
99 Reasons We Love Hollywood: #54-46!
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We're now officially three days past Christmas and three days away from New Year's (and today is sadly the last day of Hanukkah), so we understand if you're feeling a bit…Shall we say, "Bah, humbug!"-ish.
But Team Truth is still feeling the holiday love, which is why we're entering the latter half of our 99 reasons we still love Hollywood—ya know, like how we fawned over actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow, Lea Michele, Zooey and Emily Deschanel and Jessica Chastain yesterday.
Well, we've got nine more reasons to love this sometimes crazy, sometimes classy and always entertaining town. And we're starting it off with a guy we know you love:
Thanks a Million: Michael Jackson's Last Home's Furnishings Auctioned
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How much is a mirror worth when it holds a message that "Man in the Mirror" singer Michael Jackson wrote to himself? Oh, just $18,750.
The contents of the late singer's last residence, the Holmby Hills mansion, were auctioned off by Julien's Auctions yesterday. Over 500 items were sold, including fine art, antiques, furniture and other items, which included original artwork from Jackson and his three children.
So how much money did Jackson's items fetch? And what message did Jackson write on the mirror?
Paris Jackson Makes First Solo Appearance on Ellen
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So many fans have faced the tragedy of seeing an icon pass away, but we can only imagine the effect Michael Jackson's death had on his children.
Luckily, Paris Jackson lets us know while appearing on Ellen (airing Thursday) that she will use her father's memory as inspiration to follow her dreams. The young Miss Jackson also discusses her latest acting gig, explains what it was like to wear a mask as a child and shares the most memorable thing her father told her.
Conrad Murray in Shackles, Asks for Court-Appointed Attorney
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The cash-strapped Conrad Murray, who has asked for a court-appointed attorney for his appeal process, doesn't seem to be experiencing jail time like some other well-known names.
Murray's previous attorney J. Michael Flanagan is outraged at the doctor's treatment in the slammer, telling E! News that "it is crazy and unbelievable how [the sheriffs] are treating" Murray in jail.
Paris Jackson Lines Up Her Acting Debut: Inevitable or Unbelievable?
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Michael Jackson would be so proud.
Here we thought that Paris Jackson getting verified on Twitter was the big news these days, when it turns out the 13-year-old has landed herself a starring role in a movie!
And what sort of film has the pop icon progeny attached herself to?
Best of 2011: Top 10 Biggest Stories of the Year!
Happy New Year—almost!
Whatever it is about the 24/7 world of celebrity-driven entertainment that interests you, something happened in 2011 to tickle your fancy. And what better time is there to reflect?
Be it a very public meltdown, the collapse of a relationship, a momentous royal union, the conclusion of a beloved cinematic epic, or a courtroom verdict that delighted a legion of loyal fans—it's all here.
So as we kick off the Best of 2011 extravaganza, dig into our list of the year's top 10 biggest stories!
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