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By Jocelyn Vena There has been much speculation surrounding the sudden death of R&B and pop star Whitney Houston. On Saturday she was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room and today details are slowly starting to emerge as police begin to piece the puzzle together. The cause of Houston’s death is still unknown, but police tell People that “at this time there’s no obvious evidence of foul play.” Beverly Hills Police Lieutenant Mark Rosen said Saturday "someone in her entourage found her unresponsive in her room. ... Our detectives are still in the room, and her body is still here as well. I can confirm that Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. this afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. We received a call at 3:43 p.m. from hotel security and Beverly Hills Fire, and police responded minutes later." Police note that an investigation is ongoing. TMZ reports that while no illegal drugs were in her hotel room, prescription drugs were found. Sources add that she may have drowned in the bathtub, where her body was reportedly discovered. Houston's body had been removed from the tub when authorities arrived, so an autopsy will have to be performed to determine the cause of her death. TMZ added that she had reportedly been taking Xanax at the time. Houston had been spotted drinking the night before at a pre-Grammy party, and in combination with the prescription drug, it could have led to her falling asleep in the tub and drowning. Bobbi Kristina, Houston's daughter with ex-husband Bobby Brown, was reportedly on the hotel premises when Houston died. According to TMZ, Bobbi got into an argument with police when she was denied access to see her mother's body. Houston's cousin, Dionne Warwick, also showed up, according to reports, and was also not allowed to see the superstar's body. Houston died at the age of 48 in Los Angeles. Her body was found at the Beverly Hilton, hours before her mentor Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash. She was expected to attend the annual fete. The party went on as planned Saturday night, where Davis, Diddy, Alicia Keys and Tony Bennett all paid tribute to the fallen star. On Sunday night (February 12), fellow Davis protégé Jennifer Hudson and Houston's longtime friend Chaka Khan are expected to lead a tribute to the late icon during the 2012 Grammy Awards. Grammy executive producer, Ken Ehrlich, said in a statement, "It's too fresh in everyone's memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Whitney's remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years." MTV News' Sway and James Montgomery will be live from the Grammys red carpet tonight starting at 5 p.m. ET to get reactions from music's biggest stars on the death of Whitney Houston. Watch reactions and remembrances at MTV.com. Share your condolences with Whitney's family and friends on our Facebook page. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/02/12/details-emerge-in-whitney-houstons-sudden-death/]View the full article[/url]

AP - With the death of Whitney Houston just hours earlier, it's hard to focus on the matter of crowning the best in music mdash; but Sunday night's Grammys will try. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/us_grammys]View the full article[/url]

AP - She may be chic and petite, but don't mess with Victoria Beckham. She offered a no-nonsense, tough-girl fall collection at New York Fashion Week on Sunday that she said she hoped would forge an emotional attachment between the garment and the wearer. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/us_fea_ny_fashion_week_victoria_beckham]View the full article[/url]

Whitney Houston was found in the bathtub of a Beverly Hills hotel yesterday ... with her face underwater ... people close to Whitney tell TMZ.According to our sources, her stylist, hairdresser and two bodyguards were among the people in the room at&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-dead-bathtub-underwater/]View the full article[/url]

People close to Whitney Houston were aware she was taking Xanax -- and according to our sources, she told them she always took it before big performances ... like the pre-Grammy party she was scheduled to perform at last night.We're told Whitney&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-dead-xanax/]View the full article[/url]

AP - A documentary premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival aims to offer new insight into the life of reggae legend Bob Marley, against a backdrop of dozens of his songs. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/eu_berlin_film_festival]View the full article[/url]

Speaking just hours after the passing of Whitney Houston, legendary singer Tony Bennett said he feels with the rash of celebrity deaths recently ... it's time to legalize drugs. Bennett performed at the Beverly Hilton last night Clive Davis'&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-drugs-tony-bennett-michael-jackson-amy-winehouse/]View the full article[/url]

On Saturday night, Hollywood was side-swiped with the news of Whitney Houston‘s sudden and tragic death. As celebs were scheduled to celebrate the Grammy Awards with pre-parties and such, their attention was brought back to the late star. Now it’s the morning after, and Celebuzz has compiled what we’ve heard regarding Whitney’s possible cause of...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-12/new-reports-on-death-of-whitney-houston-prescription-drugs-allegedly-found/]View the full article[/url]

Ever since Lady Gaga arrived to the Grammy Awards in an egg, celebrities have been trying to top the singer’s outlandish red carpet arrivals. With all eyes on the red carpet fashion, there isn’t much room for a faux pas. Celebuzz caught up with former America’s Next Top Model judge Jay Alexander during NY Fashion...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-12/top-model-judge-miss-jay-alexander-dishes-on-outrageous-grammy-fashion/]View the full article[/url]

Tonight’s the night! From Katy Perry to Bruno Mars, there could only be five chosen as Record of the Year nominees, but who do you think should win the coveted honor at this year’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards? The category includes videos of Mumford & Sons‘ “The Cave,” Katy Perry‘s “Firework,” Adele‘s “Rolling in the Deep,”...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-12/who-should-get-the-record-of-the-year-grammy-poll/]View the full article[/url]

Whitney Houston was taking Xanax ... evidence she may have fallen asleep in the bathtub where she died ... TMZ has learned.Family members of Whitney tell us the singer had a prescription for the drug, which is commonly used to treat anxiety and&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-xanax-prescritpion-bathtub-drowning/]View the full article[/url]

By Tomika L. Anderson Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room just hours before her mentor Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party on Saturday (February 11) and during the gala, Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow confirmed that the legendary songstress will be tributed at the 2012 Grammy Awards. Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan are set to lead the tribute. Whitney Houston Gives Her Final Performance At Grammy Party "It's too fresh in everyone's memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Whitney's remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years," Ehrlich said. "I'm speechless ... I'm in shock right now. Just pray for her and the family," Chaka tweeted upon hearing the news. It is not yet known what other changes might be made to the show night in light of Houston's passing, but Neil Portnow issued this statement on the loss of one of the music world's greatest artists: "Six-time GRAMMY winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice." Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown: Through The Years Houston was found dead at 48 on Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel, and police are still investigating the cause of death. She was best-known for mega-hits like "I Will Always Love You" and "How Will I Know," but her reach extended to the big screen as well with box-office hits like "The Bodyguard" and "Waiting to Exhale." Join us for a tribute to Whitney Houston with non-stop music videos on MTV Hits and MTV Jams, all day Sunday. Whitney Houston And Ray J: Their Unlikely Relationship [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-grammy-tribute-chaka-khan-jennifer-hudson/]View the full article[/url]

AP - Congregants at the Newark church where Whitney Houston got her start are mourning her death. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/nj_whitney_houston_nj]View the full article[/url]

By Rob Markman Whitney Houston was found dead at the age of 48 on Saturday (February 11) but her legacy will live on, thanks to a celebrated discography, which included albums like her 1985 self-titled debut and hits such as "I Will Always Love You," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Outside of her success, however, Houston fought a long, public battle with addiction that made her a prime target for tabloid scrutiny over the past few years. Whitney Houston Gives Her Final Performance At Grammy Party 1992: On July 18, Houston marries R&B star Bobby Brown. Rumors of drug abuse begin to surface in the years to come. In a 2009 interview, two years after their divorce, Houston goes in-depth about the couple's volatile relationship on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." 2000: In the 1980s and 1990s, Houston was an American sweetheart, releasing #1 singles, involving herself in multiple charities and singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in 1991. Houston's troubles with the law begin at the turn of the new millennium after security in Hawaii's Keahole-Kona Airport finds marijuana in her handbag in January. She is hit with a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, but it's dropped months later. Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown: Through The Years 2001: Rampant rumors of drug use swirl around Houston, and after she appeared thinner than usual during a Michael Jackson commemorative concert, the tabloids have a field day. Houston's then-publicist refutes rumors that the singer had died of a drug overdose. "Whitney has been under stress due to family matters, and when she is under stress, she doesn't eat," the publicist says in a statement. 2002: In a "Primetime" interview with Diane Sawyer, Houston addresses the rumors of her drug use. While she admits to using alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs, the vibrant vocalist emphatically denies reports that she's addicted to crack. "Crack is cheap. I make too much for me to ever smoke crack," she says. "Let's get that straight, OK? I don't do crack. I don't do that. Crack is whack." 2004: Even after her gut-wrenching interview with Diane, Houston's drug problems persist. In 2004, for the first reported time, she enters a facility for drug rehabilitation. She would once again return to rehab a year later in 2005. Whitney Houston And Ray J: Their Unlikely Relationship 2007: Many attributed Houston's troubles to her rocky marriage to Bobby Brown. In 2006, she filed for divorce, and the next year, she officially splits from the New Edition frontman, winning custody of their daughter Bobbi Kristina. 2009: During a September 2009 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, Houston opens up about her relationship with Brown. "He was my drug," she tells Oprah. Houston admits to getting high with her ex-husband and even revealed that Brown had slapped her in the past. 2010: In the 2000s, Houston had begun to lose her footing in music, but in 2010, she hits the road on her Nothing But Love comeback tour. The run is marred by bad reviews. 2011: In May, the singer, still battling drug and alcohol abuse, voluntarily enrolls in an outpatient rehabilitation program. 2012: On Saturday, February 11, Houston is found dead at age 48 in a Los Angeles hotel. While her troubles were well-documented, she left behind an equally unforgettable musical legacy. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-drug-abuse-timeline/]View the full article[/url]

(Whitney Houston gives her final performance at a pre-Grammy event) By Kelley L. Carter, with reporting by Kelly Marino Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday afternoon, but just two days earlier, on Thursday (February 9) the legendary singer gave her final live performance in Los Angeles. Houston took the stage at a pre-Grammy event to honor her friend and R&B singer Kelly Price. Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown: Through The Years "When I was approached about doing a Grammy celebration party for me, I actually said I would love to do it," Price told MTV News about Thursday's event. "I invited a bunch of friends, Whitney Houston among them. ... All of my friends came out. They performed. They performed for free. It was an amazing night. My band was there. It ended up being an all-out jam session." Price continued, "I wasn't expecting Whitney to take the stage, but she came up. She got on the stage, and while I was talking to her, she grabbed the microphone and started singing. So that's kind of cool." Whitney Houston And Ray J: Their Unlikely Relationship Tragically, Houston was found dead later Saturday. She was reportedly found at the Beverly Hilton, where a party thrown by her mentor, Clive Davis, is planned for Saturday night. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/02/12/whitney-houston-last-live-performance/]View the full article[/url]

Reuters - Music producer Clive Davis's pre-Grammy party is typically one of the most fun-filled highlights of the week leading to the music industry's top awards, but this year's event quickly turned into a tribute for Whitney Houston, who died earlier in the day. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20120212/music_nm/us_usa_whitneyhouston_clivedavis]View the full article[/url]

AP - Whitney Houston's last days were spent surrounded by family, catching up with old friends and doing a bit of what she was best known for: singing. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/us_whitney_houston_last_days]View the full article[/url]

AP - A coroner's official says Whitney Houston's body has been transported from the Beverly Hills hotel where the singer died and is awaiting an autopsy. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/us_whitney_houston_body]View the full article[/url]

When news broke that Whitney Houston had died Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles, many wondered whether Grammy producers would have enough time to pull together a special tribute before the telecast aired on Sunday. As expected, it appears that they have: In an interview with the LA Times, Grammy executive producer Ken Erhlich confirmed that...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-12/jennifer-hudson-to-perform-whitney-houston-tribute-at-2012-grammys/]View the full article[/url]

Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party took on an understandably somber tone tonight as celebrity guests reacted to the tragic and sudden death of Whitney Houston. Celebuzz was on the scene at the event, held Saturday evening at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and spoke to Britney Spears and number of attendees, who shared their...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-11/britney-spears-more-share-favorite-whitney-houston-song-at-clive-davis-pre-grammys-party/]View the full article[/url]

Whitney Houston died this afternoon at age 48, a rep for the singer told the Associated Press. Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had passed, and it was later learned that she died in her fourth floor hotel room at the Beverly Hilton where Clive Davis‘ annual Grammy party is scheduled tonight. The...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-11/whitney-houston-dead-at-48/]View the full article[/url]

Reuters - Whitney Houston, who was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday, rose from a gospel church choir in New Jersey to become one of the best-selling and most-admired female singers of all time. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20120212/music_nm/us_usa_whitneyhouston_profile]View the full article[/url]

No illegal drugs have been found in the hotel room where Whitney Houston died -- at least not yet -- but prescription drugs were present, and it's possible the singer drowned in the bathtub ... TMZ has learned. Sources tell us ... when EMTs arrived&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-prescription-drugs-drowned-dead-dies-bathtub-body/]View the full article[/url]

AP - It was an emotional night for soul singer Bobby Brown as he performed Saturday night before thousands only hours after learning that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died in Beverly Hills. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120212/ap_en_mu/us_whitney_houston_brown]View the full article[/url]

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina got into an angry shouting match with police officers outside the hotel room where her mother was found dead ... TMZ has learned.According to law enforcement sources ... Bobbi Kristina showed up on the 4th&hellip; </p> [url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-death-bobbi-kristina-hotel-room/]View the full article[/url]