2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Although Whitney Houston's troubles were never a secret, her death, which occurred over Grammy weekend on February 11, shook the music world. As details unfolded of how the iconic superstar known simply as "The Voice" died, in a hotel bathtub after using cocaine and accidentally drowning, the story was even more heartbreaking. Only 48, the six-time Grammy winner, whose record sales in the U.S. alone totaled $55 million, left behind an untouchable
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Although Whitney Houston's troubles were never a secret, her death, which occurred over Grammy weekend on February 11, shook the music world. As details unfolded of how the iconic superstar known simply as "The Voice" died, in a hotel bathtub after using cocaine and accidentally drowning, the story was even more heartbreaking. Only 48, the six-time Grammy winner, whose record sales in the U.S. alone totaled $55 million, left behind an untouchable musical legacy with songs including "I Will Always Love You" and "Greatest Love of All."
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Miss Connecticut wins Miss USA contest in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 25-year-old accountant from Connecticut with a secret glamorous side is the new Miss USA.
Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it?
Jenner: Kim Kardashian 'thrilled for the new baby'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner says her daughter Kim Kardashian is thrilled to have a new baby girl.
Miss Utah latest beauty queen to botch answer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss Utah Marissa Powell is the latest beauty queen to trip on national television, not over her gown, but during the interview segment.
Chef describes Jackson children's lives to jury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life, including what she said was his daughter's last birthday party.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West: Still No Baby Name?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are still deciding on what to call their new little one.
Seth Rogen on reshooting 'This Is the End' finale
NEW YORK (AP) — This is the end. Unless that is the end.
Saatchi admits assault on wife Nigella Lawson
LONDON (AP) — Prominent British art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assault and accepted a police caution after published photos showed him grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.