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Whitney Houston 911 call releasedupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 05:39:00

Police have concluded the probe of Whitney Houston's death and have released the 911 call made by hotel security.

Whitney Houston death probe closed; 911 call releasedupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 05:39:00

The police investigation of Whitney Houston's death is "officially closed" with the conclusion that her death was an accidental drowning, the Beverly Hills Police Department said Wednesday.

Why Madonna still leads, others followupdated: Fri Apr 06 2012 08:09:00

I thought she was over. Madonna, that is.

Report: Houston found face down in tubupdated: Thu Apr 05 2012 12:28:00

Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes over the revelations revealed in Whitney Houston's autopsy report, which was released Wednesday.

Whitney Houston drowned in a foot of hot water, autopsy saysupdated: Thu Apr 05 2012 12:28:00

Whitney Houston drowned face down in a tub of "extremely hot water" about 12 inches deep, the final autopsy report on the singer's death said.

Whitney Houston clothes, jewelry auctionedupdated: Mon Apr 02 2012 12:32:00

Bidders paid a total of $80,000 for clothes and jewelry once owned by Whitney Houston in a Beverly Hills auction that took place Saturday just blocks from where the singer died seven weeks ago.

Coroner: Whitney Houston drownedupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:04:00

Heart disease and cocaine use were also listed as factors in Houston's death.

Whitney Houston's daughter: 'I can always feel her'updated: Mon Mar 12 2012 10:58:00

Whitney Houston's only child opened up Sunday about her late mother in her first interview since the singer's death last month.

Houston's daughter: 'I can talk to her'updated: Mon Mar 12 2012 10:58:00

Whitney Houston's daughter tells Oprah Winfrey that she can feel her mom's spirit at home.

Whitney Houston's will revealedupdated: Sat Mar 10 2012 11:53:00

Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer speaks with a panel about the details of Whitney Houston's trust for her daughter.

Whitney Houston death probe nears end; toxicology results pendingupdated: Sat Mar 10 2012 11:53:00

Investigators of singer Whitney Houston's death have wrapped up the logistical part of their inquiry by having contacted all physicians and pharmacies with ties to Houston, and nothing so far appears criminal, sources close to the investigation said Friday.

It's OK to mourn the loss of Houston and troopsupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 16:57:00

The backlash started in the days after Whitney Houston's death was announced.

Bobby Brown leaves Houston funeral after spatupdated: Tue Feb 21 2012 12:27:00

Singer Bobby Brown made a brief and dramatic appearance at ex-wife Whitney Houston's memorial service Saturday, leaving abruptly after being told that his entourage couldn't sit together, police sources told CNN.

Cosby: 'Houston's death not a shock'updated: Tue Feb 21 2012 12:27:00

Bill Cosby was rooting for Houston but says her death was not a shock. CNN's Hala Gorani speaks with the veteran actor.

How addiction changes your brainupdated: Tue Feb 21 2012 10:04:00

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta says the brain is "rewired" when someone becomes addicted.

In Depth: Fighting the scourge of addictionupdated: Tue Feb 21 2012 10:04:00

To watch Whitney Houston's powerful "home going" service on Saturday was to be reminded that she was a one-of-a-kind talent, with a divine instrument that even in death soared above all the other famous voices that gathered at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate her. But sadly, Houston was a dime a dozen in another aspect of her life: her dependence on drugs and alcohol.

Whitney Houston's journey 'home' endsupdated: Sun Feb 19 2012 20:32:00

Whitney Houston's journey "home" ended with a private burial in New Jersey on Sunday as questions persist about what caused the superstar's death.

Sharpton: Houston funeral was 'dignified'updated: Sun Feb 19 2012 20:32:00

The Rev. Al Sharpton gives his impressions after attending Whitney Houston's funeral.

Family friend: 'Houstons are good folks'updated: Sun Feb 19 2012 15:31:00

Rev. DeForest Soaries talks to CNN about how he got to know the Houston family.

Fans outside Houston's funeral use technology to watch, share thoughtsupdated: Sun Feb 19 2012 14:11:00

A tight police cordon couldn't keep Whitney Houston's fans away from her funeral Saturday, and as they watched the service on their laptops, smartphones, and TV, they shared their emotions all online.

New Jersey to honor Whitney Houstonupdated: Sun Feb 19 2012 14:11:00

Gov. Chris Christie plans to order the state's flag to be flown at half staff during Whitney Houston's funeral.

At Houston funeral, stories of faith, courage and loveupdated: Sun Feb 19 2012 14:07:00

Whitney Houston went to church one last time Saturday.

Private funeral for Houston Saturdayupdated: Sat Feb 18 2012 18:02:00

Danyel Smith, Billboard Magazine editor, weighs in on the possibility that Houston was on the verge of a comeback.

Key moments in Whitney Houston's life -- and last daysupdated: Sat Feb 18 2012 16:10:00

Whitney Houston, who ruled the pop charts during the 1980s and '90s, will be laid to rest Saturday following a funeral at her childhood church in Newark, New Jersey.

Jackson: 'We feel such awesome pain'updated: Sat Feb 18 2012 10:25:00

Rev. Jesse Jackson says that Whitney Houston accomplished a great deal in her 48 years.

Why Whitney's voice was so wonderfulupdated: Sat Feb 18 2012 10:25:00

The words "Whitney Houston died" appeared on my BlackBerry screen.

Houston's mother, daughter attend private viewingupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 22:07:00

Whitney Houston's mother and daughter attended an emotional private viewing Friday, hours ahead of the pop singer's funeral in Newark, New Jersey.

Houston to have 'home going service'updated: Fri Feb 17 2012 22:07:00

Entertainment correspondent Kelley Carter describes what and whom you can expect to see at Whitney Houston's funeral.

Whitney Houston generation: 'Soundtrack' of our livesupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 16:16:00

It was 1985. Belting out the words to Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love of All," a 14-year-old girl in Dallas, Texas, stood in front of her bathroom mirror, believing the song's message of strength and self-worth.

Houston: Motherhood trained me for filmupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 14:25:00

In one of her final interviews, Whitney Houston discusses motherhood and her role in the upcoming remake of "Sparkle."

Jakes: 'Sparkle' remake would have relaunched Houston's careerupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 14:25:00

The remake of the movie "Sparkle" seemed tailor-made for Whitney Houston.

N.J. governor under fire over decision to lower flags for Whitney Houstonupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 11:26:00

Facing angry critics, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is defending his decision to fly flags at half-staff on Friday to honor late New Jersey native Whitney Houston.

Winans: We'll bury Whitney with dignityupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 07:33:00

The Rev. Marvin Winans explains why Whitney Houston's funeral should be a private affair, not a public spectacle.

Costner, Brown among those going to Houston's funeral updated: Fri Feb 17 2012 06:23:00

The list of those on the program for superstar pop singer Whitney Houston's funeral covers the spectrum of the entertainment world.

Man details discovering Whitney Houstonupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 06:23:00

Gerry Griffith introduced Whitney Houston to Clive Davis and Arista Records.

Investigation focuses on Houston's behavior, prescriptionsupdated: Thu Feb 16 2012 21:20:00

As plans for the weekend funeral of singer Whitney Houston took shape, investigators continued Thursday to look into the singer's prescription drugs and her actions in the days before her death.

1995: Whitney's message to her daughterupdated: Thu Feb 16 2012 09:41:00

Whitney Houston sat down with CNN in 1995 to talk about being a new mom.

Report: Whitney Houston was brokeupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 10:08:00

Interest in Whitney's music is peaking, but will her daughter benefit? HLN follows the money trail with a music insider.

Whitney Houston's death hits her native New Jersey hardupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 10:08:00

Many were in diapers, if they were born at all, during Whitney Houston's heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s. And yet they still feel a special connection to her -- and, today, share in the heartache of their parents and neighbors by virtue of the fact that they all call northern New Jersey home.

Plans for Whitney Houston's funeralupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 07:47:00

A private funeral will be held in Whitney Houston's hometown. Anderson Cooper reports.

Legalizing drugs won't prevent abuseupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 07:47:00

On the evening of Whitney Houston's death, renowned recording artist Tony Bennett told the audience of Clive Davis' Beverly Hills party, "First it was Michael Jackson, then it was Amy Winehouse, and now, the magnificent Whitney Houston. I'd like to have every gentleman and lady in this room commit themselves to get our government to legalize drugs -- so they'll have to get it through a doctor, not to some gangsters who just sell it under the table."

'Hurting' family, close friends of Whitney Houston to attend Saturday funeralupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 05:23:00

Family and close friends will say goodbye to Whitney Houston with a private funeral and burial Saturday in her native New Jersey, trying to come to grips with grief that the pastor of her childhood church called "very deep."

Stars remember Whitney Houstonupdated: Wed Feb 15 2012 05:23:00

Stars reflect on the life of Whitney Houston and share their memories of the singer.

Whitney Houston found deadupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 15:03:00

Police say so far there are no signs of foul play in Houston's death. She was 48.

Davis: I'm devastated by loss of Whitneyupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 10:56:00

During his annual pre-Grammy party, Clive Davis joined with other artists to speak about the loss of Whitney Houston.

No 'signs of trauma,' but few other details on Whitney Houston's deathupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 10:56:00

Questions swirled Sunday about what caused iconic singer Whitney Houston's sudden death, with authorities offering little information at a time when many were still struggling to come to grips with the news.

Self-awareness, self-control critical to addicts' recovery, experts sayupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 02:31:00

For a recovering addict, reveling at a party or having pills in your room can be seen as a sign you are in control, having successfully defeated your demons -- or just as likely, experts say, a sign of weakness that could lead to a dangerous, if not deadly, outcome.

Pal: Houston on drugs pre-Bobby Brownupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 02:31:00

Singer Jennifer Holliday tells Piers Morgan that Whitney Houston started using drugs before she met Bobby Brown.

Houston's body being flown to New Jersey for funeral this week, source saysupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 22:59:00

What killed Whitney Houston is still an official mystery despite widespread media speculation, but a Los Angeles County coroner official downplayed the suspicion that drugs played a major role Monday.

CNNMoney: Whitney Houston music sales skyrocketupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 12:09:00

Whitney Houston's music skyrocketed to the top of the charts in the wake of the singer's death, which was announced on Saturday.

Grammys salute late icon: 'Whitney, we will always love you'updated: Mon Feb 13 2012 06:50:00

One more time, Whitney Houston brought a crowd to its feet.

Grammy winners remember Whitney Houstonupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 06:50:00

Backstage at the Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston's death was on everyone's mind.

Whitney Houston, special from the startupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 06:48:00

We now live in an age when glamorous, hey-look-at-me belters so dominate the pop-music firmament that you can barely tell who's doing the shouting. So it may be hard for some to remember -- or imagine -- what it was like to behold Whitney Houston for the first time. Not even your first taste of snow, your first meaningful kiss, your first encounter with one of the seven natural wonders quite aligns with the experience -- unless as some rough combination of all three.

Houston's daughter out of hospitalupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 21:33:00

CNN's Casey Wian reports on Whitney Houston's autopsy and her daughter's release from the hospital.

Stunned celebrities mourn Whitney Houstonupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 18:10:00

The sudden death of singer Whitney Houston at age 48 shocked fans and musicians all over the world. The outpouring of grief was immediate, with one common refrain: The world had lost one of its greatest singers.

Cowell: Houston was the benchmarkupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 18:10:00

Simon Cowell talks to Piers Morgan about the amazing talent of Whitney Houston.

Clive Davis on Whitney Houstonupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 13:24:00

Clive Davis talks about Whitney Houston's great voice as Jennifer Hudson remembers dreaming of doing a duet with her.

Music exec: Whitney Houston looked 'healthy and beautiful' days earlier updated: Sun Feb 12 2012 13:24:00

Two loud booms jolted awake the music industry executive in her fifth-floor room of the Beverly Hilton hotel.

Fans: Whitney Houston's music spanned an era, breaking barriers and recordsupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 13:20:00

Another musical titan whose soaring voice ruled the charts for decades has fallen.

Church attended by Houston as a childupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 07:05:00

CNN's Poppy Harlow speaks with the pastor of the church that Whitney Houston attended as a child.

Inside or outside the hotel where Houston died, the famous and the fans mournupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 07:05:00

Whether inside or outside the Beverly Hilton hotel where singer Whitney Houston died Saturday afternoon, the grief and shock were the same.

By the numbers: Whitney Houston's life and prolific careerupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 01:33:00

As a singer and as a person, Whitney Houston had been described as larger than life. The numbers speak to that, adding up to a legendary career.

People.com: Whitney Houston Loses Cool on Delta Flightupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 17:50:00

The singer refused to fasten her seat belt before takeoff in Atlanta

Whitney Houston loses cool on flight updated: Thu Oct 13 2011 16:34:00

It's been said before, and it's happened again: Houston, we have a problem.

People.com: Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatmentupdated: Mon May 09 2011 16:53:00

The singer voluntarily entered an out-patient rehab program, says her rep

Whitney Houston begins drug rehabupdated: Mon May 09 2011 13:15:00

Whitney Houston is getting new help for her much-publicized struggle with drugs and alcohol, her representative told CNN Monday.

People.com: Who Should Be Paired Up for the Remake of The Bodyguard?updated: Fri Feb 25 2011 07:50:00

Here are four possibilities for who could play the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner characters

People.com: Whitney Houston's Off-Key Night Disappoints London Fansupdated: Mon Apr 26 2010 17:48:00

The singer admits her vocals were "temperamental" as she failed to hit the high notes in "I Will Always Love You

People.com: Whitney Houston Makes Shaky Comebackupdated: Wed Apr 14 2010 16:28:00

Post-illness, Whitney Houston gets back onstage for her tour in England

People.com: Whitney Houston: 'I'm Feeling Great'updated: Thu Apr 08 2010 09:27:00

Despite tabloid reports suggesting a relapse, the singer tells PEOPLE she's out of the hospital and ready to perform

Whitney Houston postpones start of European tourupdated: Wed Apr 07 2010 11:17:00

Illness forced Whitney Houston to postpone the first four shows of the European leg of her "Nothing But Love" comeback tour, her publicist said Wednesday.

People.com: Whitney Houston Surprises Daughter with Cake - and Tunes - on Stageupdated: Thu Mar 04 2010 15:47:00

The singer - and her Australian fans - sang "Happy Birthday" to 17-year-old Bobbi Kristina

People.com: PHOTO: Whitney Houston Dances in Face of Illness Reportupdated: Tue Feb 23 2010 09:27:00

Despite a tabloid calling her seriously sick, the diva appeared "in great shape" at a show

People.com: Whitney Houston Says Her Daughter Can 'Count on Me'updated: Wed Dec 16 2009 09:57:00

The singer opens up in an InStyle cover story about her relationship with Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston comes back InStyleupdated: Tue Dec 15 2009 15:49:00

Chanteuse Whitney Houston is back and she is better than ever!

People.com: Whitney Houston Selling New Jersey Home for $5.6 Milupdated: Mon Nov 02 2009 12:51:00

The singer's estate, where she married Bobby Brown in 1992, is now on the market

People.com: FIRST LOOK: Whitney Houston's 'Million Dollar Bill'updated: Wed Sep 16 2009 08:27:00

People.com has a sneak peek at the R&B diva's highly anticipated new video

People.com: Whitney Houston: God Keeps Me Off Drugsupdated: Tue Sep 15 2009 16:29:00

The singer tells Oprah she prays that she doesn't go back through the wrong door

People.com: Whitney Houston: Bobby Brown Spit on Meupdated: Tue Sep 15 2009 10:27:00

The singer tells Oprah her ex was jealous, abusive and unfaithful - and she used drugs to numb the pain

People.com: Bobby Brown: Whitney Houston and I Corrupted Each Otherupdated: Mon Sep 14 2009 22:35:00

The singer says he turned to cocaine after their marriage because "things weren't right"

People.com: Whitney Houston Reveals Mom's Confrontation with Bobby Brownupdated: Mon Sep 14 2009 16:48:00

The singer opens up to Oprah about her tumultuous life with her ex and more

Whitney talks to Oprahupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 17:15:00

Whitney Houston talks to Oprah, and no topic is off-limits. The two-day event begins September 14th. Here's a preview.

People.com: Whitney Houston Returns to Scene for Her Fansupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 12:47:00

"I never left," the singer says as she marks her comeback with a televised Central Park concert

Whitney Houston reveals little in comeback albumupdated: Thu Aug 27 2009 15:35:00

Pop stardom has its privileges.

People.com: Whitney Houston to Appear on Oprah Winfreyupdated: Thu Aug 20 2009 11:32:00

The singer will chat with the talk show queen for her first interview in almost seven years

Houston makes a comeback with first album in seven yearsupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 17:38:00

Whitney Houston swept into the room in full diva mode -- hair, makeup and entourage. She looked the part.

High hopes for Whitney albumupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 17:38:00

Whitney Houston's first album in seven years debuts this fall, and expectations are high.

People.com: Whitney Houston Previews New Albumupdated: Wed Jul 22 2009 16:48:00

"You realize how much we miss her," says her longtime producer Clive Davis

People.com: Whitney Houston Back in Form for CD Launchupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 08:07:00

Admitting she was almost ready to retire, the reborn diva wows a London party crowd

People.com: Whitney Houston Announces Album Release Date!updated: Thu Jun 04 2009 11:59:00

Her first in seven years will be out in September

People.com: Whitney Houston 'Fantastic' at London Showupdated: Sat May 10 2008 13:14:00

The singer "looked and sounded amazing" at a charity event, says a guest

People.com: Dionne Warwick: Whitney Houston Will Overcome Everythingupdated: Mon Apr 07 2008 11:23:00

The singer was recording a new album when Bobby Brown's allegations hit

People.com: Bobby Brown: 'My Story Needs to Be Told'updated: Fri Apr 04 2008 13:34:00

The singer says of Whitney: "There is nothing I have to discuss with her anymore"

People.com: Bobby Brown's Attempt to Overturn Divorce Deniedupdated: Sat Jan 05 2008 19:02:00

Bobby Brown's attempt to overturn ex-wife Whitney Houston's divorce terms was denied by an Orange County, Calif. judge Friday.

People.com: POLL: Will You Always Love Whitney?updated: Tue Dec 04 2007 14:05:00

Her comeback performance hits YouTube to mixed reviews – tell us what you think!

People.com: Bobby Brown in Court: 'I Just Miss My Daughter'updated: Sun Sep 02 2007 11:42:00

Bobby Brown went to court Friday in Orange County, Calif., seeking legal and physical custody of his 14-year-old daughter with Whitney Houston, telling PEOPLE, "I just miss my daughter."

People.com: Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown Custody Fight Reignitesupdated: Thu Aug 30 2007 12:54:00

Despite recent sightings of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown that appeared to show the divorced couple on good terms, the pair have less-than-complimentary things to say about each other in court documents related to custody of their 14-year-old child, Bobbi Kristina.

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