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2:30 PM ET, February 13, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Celine Dion — Drugs Killed Whitney Houston  —  Drugs Killed Whitney Houston  —  Celine Dion isn't waiting for the coroner to give an official cause of death for Whitney Houston because she apparently knows what killed her ... drugs.  —  Speaking to “Good Morning America” today via phone …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Fox News
Perez Hilton:
Glee To Tribute Whitney Houston!  Listen To Their I Will Always Love You HERE!!  —  What a coincidence!!  —  Glee had already decided to do I Will Always Love You *before* Whitney Houston's death.  —  But now that the legendary singer has passed, Mercedes' rendition of the beautiful song …
Discussion: E! Online and omg!
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Report: Whitney Houston Died From Prescription Drugs and Alcohol, Not Drowning  —  Whitney Houston's body was found partially submerged in her hotel room's bathtub on Saturday, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.  —  The “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” singer, 48, was found by a member of her team, who then alerted paramedics.
Discussion: TMZ.com and PerezHilton
Ken Lee / People.com:
Whitney Houston's Body Was Found in the Bathtub
Discussion: Hollywood.com
Whitney Houston / TMZ.com:
Water Found in Her Lungs
Discussion: Reuters
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Whitney Houston's Childhood Pastor: ‘Our Hearts Are Broken’
Discussion: Hollywood.com
TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston Cause of Death — Autopsy Complete, Results Pending Toxicology
Debra Lewis-Boothman / People.com:   Bobby Brown ‘Deeply Saddened’ By Whitney Houston's Death
Extra:
Bobby Brown: 'I'm Deeply Saddened'
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Sophie A. Schillaci / Hollywood Reporter:
Tony Bennett Calls for Drug Legalization in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death
Discussion: Dlisted, msnbc.com and Gawker
TMZ.com:
Hugh Hefner's Son Marston — ARRESTED for Attacking Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair  —  Arrested for Attacking  —  Playmate of the Year  —  Hugh Hefner's oldest son Marston Hefner was arrested last night after he allegedly attacked his Playmate of the Year girlfriend Claire Sinclair ... TMZ has learned.
Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
PIC: See Adele and her Beau in Their First Official Appearance  —  Adele's beau gets a taste of tinseltown!  —  For her big return to the red carpet since undergoing throat surgery in November, Adele brought along the best kind of arm candy at Sunday's GRAMMY Awards in L.A. — her boyfriend Simon Konecki!
Discussion: PerezHilton
Stephanie / X17 Online:
FERGIE'S UNDERWEAR PLAYS PEEK-A-BOO AT THE GRAMMYS  —  How sheer is too sheer?  —  Fergie must have been in the mood to flash her fabulous figure, because the sexy singer donned an orange lace Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture gown that perfectly showed off her black underwear while walking …
Discussion: omg! and Reuters
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omg!:
Grammy Awards 2012: What the Stars Wore
Discussion: X17 Online
Yardie / yardie aka Mr. World Premiere:
54th Annual Grammy Awards Live Performances
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM
Lpons / Life and Style:
Confirmed: Pregnant Sienna Miller is Engaged — See the Ring!  —  Check out that bling on Sienna Miller's finger!  —  As Life & Style first reported in January, Sienna is pregnant and engaged to Tom Sturridge.  Now, see the first photos of her gorgeous ring!
Discussion: PopSugar and Crushable
omg!:
Katy Perry Bashes Russell Brand in New Revenge Song at Grammys  —  Take that, Russell Brand!  —  A fiery Katy Perry took the stage at Sunday's Grammy Awards in L.A. and, instead of performing one of her many well-known hits, she used the opportunity to debut a new song, “Part of Me” …
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Alanah Eriksen / Daily Mail:
Kiss for the birthday girl!  Justin Theroux showers Jennifer Aniston with affection in front of celebrity friends as she turns 43  —  They're not known for their public displays of affection.  —  But Justin Theroux wasn't shy about showering Jennifer Aniston with kisses in front …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jessica / INF Daily:
Exclusive Pics!  Bruce Willis & Pregnant Wife Emma Shop For Baby Supplies  —  With all the ex-wife drama going on his life life, it's a good thing Bruce Willis has plenty to look forward to.  The Die Hard star is about to be a father for the fourth time - his wife Emma Herring is expecting sometime in the next few weeks.
Discussion: Celebrity Rant
omg!:
Say goodbye to Selena Gomez & The Scene — for now, at least.  —  After three albums and a recent South American tour, the band has decided to temporarily call it quits, lead singer Selena Gomez announced on Facebook Saturday.  The Scene consists of drummer Gregory Garman, bass guitarist Joey Clement and keyboard player Dane Forrest.
Discussion: INF Daily
Sasha Pasulka / Hello Giggles:
I'M NOT OKAY WITH CHRIS BROWN PERFORMING AT THE GRAMMYS AND I'M NOT SURE WHY YOU ARE  —  I'm sick and tired of people acting like it's no big deal that Chris Brown will be performing at the Grammys.  —  I'm frustrated that the mainstream media is covering this story like it's any comeback story …
Discussion: Crushable and Gawker
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Hudson Chokes Back Tears Singing “I Will Always Love You”  —  She did Whitney proud.  —  Besides perhaps Adele, Jennifer Hudson was the most anticipated performer at Sunday's Grammys — even though she signed on to the awards show just one day ago.  —  PHOTOS: Whitney's life remembered
Discussion: PopSugar
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate to Join Queen and Camilla at a London Tea  —  Call it tea with Kate and the in-laws.  —  The Duchess of Cambridge will join her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, and her mother-in-law, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, at an official engagement at Piccadilly's flagship Fortnum …
 
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