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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.
Ashanti Wears See-Through Dress to Fashion Week!
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Forget about the fashion show—for Ashanti, it's all about the skin show!
The "Down for You" singer got jaws dropping when she attended the Falguni & Shane Peacock runway show at New York Fashion Week in a see-through design that left very little to the imagination.
Whitney Houston Tribute: Watch LeAnn Rimes' Emotional Performance of "I Will Always Love You"
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It's somehow fitting that Whitney Houston's most famous song is also the one that best relates the feelings of her in-mourning fans.
Especially her famous ones.
LeAnn Rimes touchingly paid tribute to the iconic and personally inspirational late singer over the weekend with a touching rendition of "I Will Always Love You"—and she told E! News exclusively about it.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Beach Boys and More! Five Can't-Miss Bonnaroo Headliners
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It's going to be a red hot June if the promoters of Bonnaroo have anything to say about it.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Best New Artist Grammy winner Bon Iver, electro dance master Skrillex, and a reunited Beach Boys, are among the eclectic mix of artists tapped to headline the famed four-day festival on June 7-10.
Taking place in the same spot it's used since its humble beginnings over a decade ago—a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee—the 2012 edition promises to be one of the best yet.
Here's a rundown of the must-see performers.
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?
EXCLUSIVE!
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: More Sparkle Set Sources Insist Star "Was in Good Shape"
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We first told you how we caught up with Jordin Sparks last month at the Critics Choice Awards, where she gushed over working with Whitney Houston in the movie Sparkle, Whit's final project before her passing.
But instead of hinting at Whitney's turmoil, Jordin expressed just the opposite—smiling and gushing over her idol's positive and hardworking attitude on set.
And to be honest, we're fairly surprised (and skeptical) to hear there wasn't a single indication Whit may not have been doing as well as she appeared.
So, did other Sparkle sources echo the same sentiment?
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Whitney Houston: Winans Family Member to Deliver Eulogy at Funeral?
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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…
Why Were the Grammys Such a Chris Brown Lovefest?
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Why is the music industry so set on giving Chris Brown a big comeback?
—Dally, via the inbox
It does seem like collective amnesia has swept over musicland, given the number of artists dying to feature Chris Brown their tracks, the Grammy he just won, and those two big numbers he performed in last night's show.
You're not alone in your curiosity. Plenty of fans and journalists are wondering why the industry still gets behind this guy, given his not-quite-repentant attitude, homophobic rants and endless self pity.
Well, there's a good reason for the support:
Hunger Games: Taylor Swift's "Safe & Sound" Video
So Taylor Swift may not have nabbed the Grammy for Best Country Album, but she's scored another huge win already this year.
And no, we don't mean those other two trophies she took home for her hit "Mean." We're talking about another song of hers—"Safe & Sound"—which is the first single of the hotly anticipated Hunger Games companion soundtrack.
Well, now there's a HG-inspired music video to accompany it! So tell us, is T.Swift the perfect tribute?
