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"Dead Man" Walks Into His Own Funeral

Chris Reed — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:56:37 +0000

It’s something you may see in movies, but you would never expect to see happen in everyday life—a “dead man” walking into his own funeral. However, this REALLY happened when a 41-year-old car washer shocked his family when he interrupted a funeral being held for him at his mother’s home. This bizarre incident happened in [...]

Usher's 11-Year-Old Stepson Buried in Atlanta + More

Kat Lee — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:39:37 +0000

- Our thoughts are with Usher and his family today as his 11-year-old stepson Kile Glover was laid to rest in private ceremony in Atlanta today (Friday, July 27). Glover was removed from life support after he was hit by a jet ski while floating on an inner tube on Lake Lanier in Atlanta.

93 Unclaimed Bodies To Get Proper Funeral In Lafayette Parish

Chris Reed — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:31:36 +0000

A disturbing story has been reported via American Press and it has to do with 93 bodies that have yet to be claimed in Lafayette Parish. In the last 20 years, there have been 93 people that have died in Lafayette Parish, and no family member or friend has come forth to claim the body.

10 Situations Where You Should Absolutely Put Away Your Cell Phone

DJ Digital — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:47:51 +0000

I saw a recent article that actually suggested that in order for movie theaters to stay in business, they MUST allow the use of cell phones during movies. The reasoning? Because "kids will set the agenda for the multiplex business in the coming years," and if theaters don't allow them to talk, text and tweet, they will ultimately lose their business and eventually fold. Rea

The National Enquirer Publishes A Photo Of Whitney Houston In Her Casket

Chris Reed — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:54:10 +0000

The always controversial magazine, The National Enquirer, has struck again!! This time, the magazine has obtained a photo of the late Whitney Houston resting in her golden casket. Yes, somehow someway they magazine has obtained a photo of Whitney Houston in her casket dressed in a purple dress while wearing jewelry estimated to be worth $500,000.

Whitney Houston Funeral Footage Sold to Benefit Bobbi Kristina

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:38 +0000

Whitney Houston may have had one of the most recognizable voices in pop music, which brought her great success, fame and fortune. Apparently, the singer’s financial resources may have dwindled down to almost nothing, since her family sold footage of her celebrity-attended funeral to a variety of global media outlets.

Whitney Houston's Dress & Earrings Up For Auction [Photos]

Brad Striker — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:08:20 +0000

We figured there would eventually be an auction for Whitney Houston’s belongings, but didn’t think it would be this soon! So far the dress that Whitney Houston wore in “The Bodyguard,” along with the earrings, will be going up for sale next week.According to Yahoo auctioneer Darren Julien, the pieces and other Houston items became [...]

Bobbi Kristina Allegedly Got High Following Whitney Houston Funeral

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:17:02 +0000

In yet another sad turn of events in the light of Whitney Houston‘s death, her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, allegedly got high following her mother’s funeral.The Daily Beast reports that while Houston’s family and friends gathered a restaurant following the memorial service, it was all too much for Bobbi Kristina, who “simply disappeared,” and was found [...]

Bobby Brown Releases Statement Explaining Early Exit from Whitney Houston's Funeral

Jessica Sager — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:00:41 +0000

When Bobby Brown left ex wife Whitney Houston‘s funeral early, massive speculation arose as to why: was he banned by her family? Did he simply not want to stay?

The world has its answer — at least one side of it, anyway. Brown released a statement explaining his early exit from Houston’s heartwrenching memorial.

Aretha Franklin Will Perform at Whitney Houston's Funeral

Scott Shetler — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:55 +0000

Aretha Franklin will be performing at Whitney Houston‘s invite-only funeral service on Feb. 18, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. Record label executive Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of both singers as the president of Arista Records for a quarter-century, personally requested to have Franklin perform, and the Queen of Soul found it impossible to turn down the invitation.

Link To Livestream Provided For Whitney Houston's Funeral Service

Chris Reed — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:23:26 +0000

Fans worldwide who want to bid farewell to Whitney Houston will be able to watch her private funeral on the Internet. While only 200 invitations will be sent out to family, friends, and colleagues to attend the funeral of singer Whitney Houston, the family has elected to allow an Associated Press camera inside the services so that the fans of Houston can witness the service for the late singer.

Whitney Houston's Private Funeral Set for Feb. 18

Jessica Sager — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:30:36 +0000

Whitney Houston will be laid to rest this Saturday, Feb. 18. at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. The private funeral will be held at noon. There are currently no plans for a wake nor any public memorials. The late singer’s body landed in her native state of New Jersey on Monday night, [...]

Whitney Houston Heads Home One Last Time

Brad Striker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:01:37 +0000

Whitney Houston is making one last trip home, except this one isn’t full of laughs, exciting, and celebration. According to People Magazine, the funeral for the 48-year-old super star singer will be held later on this week in Newark, New Jersey.Whitney Houston’s body was released Monday and all of the arrangements are being made by [...]