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Whitney Houston’s godmother, Aretha Franklin,did not attend the music legend’s funeral services in Newark, NJ due to health issues. She shared with People Magazine: “Regretfully, I am so sorry that I was unable to be with you at Whitney’s service,” said Aretha in a statement. “I had every intention of being there. But unfortunately I […]

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Whitney Houston’s funeral service will be streamed online this weekend. A single video camera will be placed in the New Hope Baptist Church in the singer’s hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and the footage will be made available to media outlets through the Associated Press. The funeral, which will be held on Saturday at noon, […]

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Today friends and family said their final good-byes to R&B legend Etta James. The iconic soul singer was laid to rest in Los Angeles after losing a battle with leukemia on January 20th. She was sent off in grand style with performances from artists like Christina Aguilera. Watch Christina Ag sing Jame’s classic, “At Last” […]

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The service for MaLinda Sapp was phenomenal. Some of the biggest names in gospel and community leadership were there to praise her accomplishments, uplift her family, and sing in worship. Here are some of our favorite moments from the service. We also have photos from the service. MaLinda Sapp funeral: Jonathan Dunn performs “Here I […]

Friends and family of the late designer Alexander McQueen gathered in London today to pay their final respects to the rebel designer at his funeral, held at St. Paul’s Church. Attendees included supermodels Naomi Campbel, Kate Moss and singer Lady Gaga.