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    Whitney Houston Tearfully Remembered at Clive Davis Bash

    The music stopped for a moment at Clive Davis' annual, star-packed Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton -- where, just a few hours before, Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at age 48.

    The founder and former president of Arista Records, Davis, 79, discovered Houston at an NYC nightclub when she was just 20 years old, was instrumental in her record-breaking, chart-topping career, and stood by the star as she struggled with drug and alcohol addiction.

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    Davis reluctantly went ahead with the gala, co-hosted by the Recording Academy, but the star-studded affair -- Britney Spears, Miranda Lambert, Brandy, Tom Hanks, P Diddy, Kim Kardashian, Mary J. Blige, Jon Voight and Dr. Dre were just a few of the attendees -- had a noticeably somber tone.

    "I have never seen a group of people so blank," an event staffer told Us Weekly. "Everyone is just walking around looking at each other but no one knows what to do. I am told the show must go on."

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    Davis himself opened the evening of performances, visibly crying onstage.

    "So, by now sadly, we have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney's passing. I don't have to mask my emotions. Not in front of this room full of so many dear friends," Davis' tearful opening began.

    "I do have a very heavy heart and I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Whitney was so full of life."

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    The music impresario added that his annual bash was one of Houston's favorites. "She was so looking forward to tonight...She loved music and she loved this night that celebrates music."

    After extending his condolences to Houston's 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina, mother Cissy Houston and other family members, he added, "Whitney was a beautiful person and she had a talent beyond compare. She graced this stage with her regal presence so many times, giving so many memorable performances here over the years.  So simply put, Whitney would have wanted the music to go on and her family asked that we carry on. I ask you now to join me in a moment of silence as we dedicate this evening to Whitney."

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    After a moment of silence, the show continued with heart-wrenching performances by Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Alicia Keys, among others.

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    61 comments

    • julieann  •  3 months ago
      our hearts are broken...You will be rememberd and always missed Whitney. RIP
      • LarryD 3 months ago
        Whitney Houston Was One Of The Greatest Singers Of Ballad's, Of
        All Time.
        I Have Many Of Her Recordings, And Will Cherish Them For As Long
        As I Live.
    • Onebellplaza  •  3 months ago
      Could OMG find out how Kim Kardashian got past security to attend the clive davis bash. I think she just waited by the men's restroom and walked in with another star pretending she was with them.
    • Nikee999  •  3 months ago
      That was very shocking to hear that one of our best talent has left us . I always wished she would fine her way back and do great. She has left music with a hole in it's heart. I hope you knew how great your were.

      I'll always love you...RIP.
      • Sea 3 months ago
        "fine"..lmao ! its" find". little mamma need to hit dem book
      • Sea 3 months ago
        burick=buick
    • bert2266  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      Kardashian attends a pre GRAMMY party WTH she has nothing to do with music, h3ll she has nothing to do with any thing called entertainment
      • SandySk8tes 3 months ago
        NO talent Kim Kardashian would attend the opening of an envelope if the media would be there!
      • Onebellplaza 3 months ago
        Wonder if Kim's ex has filed a police report yet ?
    • ashley snyder  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 months ago
      R.i.P Whitney Houston, She was an amazing woman, with an incredible voice. 'Only the good die young' may your music LiVE ON, FOREVERRRR
    • Onebellplaza  •  3 months ago
      Kim Kardashian was there but ......she's a H******.
      • Me 3 months ago
        Kim puts the TRASH in KarTRASHian!
    • BlueMan  •  Sacramento, California  •  3 months ago
      Kim was there to advertise herself. She looked more like a tramp than she usually does. She is a poor excuse for a human being. Her dress was so low cut in front that her boobs were hanging out. Wear this kind of trashy dress to your own parties, not to something like this. Why was she allowed entrance to this affair?
    • Bluezboy8  •  3 months ago
      Sad, sad, sad... I think if I were to run into Bobbi Brown out on the street, I'd punch him in the face. He sure did a lot to help extinguish the light of her bright star.
      • Valarie 3 months ago
        Read her BIO before you pass judgment I don't like him either read it, even in pass interviews she is the one that took the drugs sometimes alone.
      • Sapphyre 3 months ago
        Bobbi with an 'i' is her daughter.
        Bobby with a 'y' is her ex.
      • Sea 3 months ago
        your right, its bob's fault. he knew most women have the absolute inability to make choices, plus he hancuffed her to the bed while he was away
    • Kevin C  •  3 months ago
      We knew Whitney for decades. We watched a talented singer's life become a trainwreck. To some it was entertainment and just a sad fall from grace to others. I'm sorry for her passing and the comeback that will never happen. I hope her family can learn lessons on how not to live. My she rest in peace.
    • bree  •  Gardena, California  •  3 months ago
      Whitney may you RIP, your music will go on and you will forever be remembered and in our hearts.
    • Megan  •  3 months ago
      Lets not taint her memory with talk of her mistakes, but honor it with remembrance of her achievements. Rest in peace, beautiful soul.
    • Richard  •  3 months ago
      kim khardashian,must smell like sardines and and fish oil .stinky pum
    • ralph  •  3 months ago
      She wasn't very nice to people.
    • Sophy  •  Vancouver, Canada  •  3 months ago
      Truly a very sad day. She will be missed by all. I wish her family all the best and that we are all sorry for their loss.
    • SAVED ONE  •  Jackson, Mississippi  •  3 months ago
      Ecclesiastes 3
      To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
    • Zoyee  •  3 months ago
      It's not sudden, it's not shocking and it's not Bobby Browns fault. She was an adult #$%$ woman who made up her own mind to do drugs! It's just that simple, you play, you pay! Who started Bobby Brown on drugs? Is it there fault he did/does them? NO, it's his fault and his alone.. now as far as their daughter goes, they were a very poor example as parents, but she is now an adult and will have to make the decision NOT to be like her parents.
    • Maria  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      I grew up hearing Whitney's music, and in awe of her incredible voice. I feel like I lost a friend. One of my favorite performances was the national anthem. A true talent, that will never be forgotten.
    • Amiee  •  Tomball, Texas  •  3 months ago
      Let's just give this a rest, its not about Kim K, it's about a beautiful, talented woman who left us way to soon.
    • Lisa  •  Greenville, South Carolina  •  3 months ago
      This article had me until I saw that Kim K attended. Really? Why, was she there? She is not a singer and she is definitely NOT a star. It is sad that a great entertainer was lost. R I P Whitney.
    • Saw Mill Worker  •  Irvine, California  •  3 months ago
      " She " chose her demise long ago. Don't point fingers at anyone else. She danced now she has paid the fiddler.