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Kevin Costner Calls Clive Davis Whitney Houston's 'Bodyguard': 'You Were a Miracle in Her Life'
Kevin Costner shared a heartfelt speech about the legendary music exec during his Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday night
Whitney Houston's presence felt at Clive Davis gala with emotional tributes by Kevin Costner, Jennifer Hudson: 'Thank you for being her bodyguard, Clive'
"Neither one of us in the end could protect your beloved Whitney. But your fingerprints on her life are clean, my friend. You were a miracle in her life," Costner told Houston's mentor at the music mogul's annual pre-Grammy gala.
Whitney Houston meets Clive Davis, marries Bobby Brown and belts out the national anthem in 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' trailer
Her manager and sister-in-law, Pat Houston, and mentor Clive Davis produced the movie.
Clive Davis’ Virtual Pre-Grammy Party Will Be a Two-Night Affair
Following news that the 45th annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy party will not be an in-person affair in 2021, Variety has learned that the virtual version will take place as two separate events. The first will benefit Musicares on Jan. 30, which would have been the night before the 63rd annual Grammys (the show was rescheduled […]
Jessica Simpson says she deleted John Mayer's number after he detailed their intimacy in 'Playboy': 'It was shocking'
Simpson revealed she had self-doubts about herself while she was with Mayer, not thinking she was smart enough for him, and as a result, “It was the start of me relying on alcohol to mask my nerves.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Receive Icon Award at Pre-Grammy Gala
Sean “Diddy” Combs (a.k.a. Puff Daddy) will be the 2020 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons honoree in recognition of his 25-year career and “continuous influence on the music industry and beyond,” the Recording Academy announced today. The three-time Grammy winner will be celebrated at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, the night before the […]
Joni Mitchell makes rare public appearance at Clive Davis' pre-Grammys party
Joni Mitchell, 75, took a very rare outing for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammys gala on Saturday night.
Nancy Pelosi Receives Standing Ovation At Clive Davis Grammy Event
Several attendees of the Sony Music exec's pre-Grammys gala re-created the House speaker's iconic State of the Union clapback.
Did Donald Trump try to save Whitney Houston from addiction? Beach Boys singer Mike Love says so.
Thursday at the White House, Beach Boys singer Mike Love said that Donald Trump has done so much for musicians, and one of those things was to try to save Whitney Houston amid her public drug battle.
'The loss of Aretha Franklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music': Fellow legends, famous fans mourn Queen of Soul's death
The entertainment world, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, John Legend, Hillary Clinton and many others, pay tribute to the iconic singer.
Ivana Trump flaunts cleavage in plunging gown at GRAMMYs pre-party
Ivana Trump stepped out for Clive Davis' 2018 GRAMMYs pre-party on Saturday night in a sexy, nude gown.
Clive Davis' 2018 GRAMMYs pre-party: Red carpet arrivals
Jennifer Hudson, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and more stars stepped out for Clive Davis' 2018 GRAMMYs pre-party on Saturday.
How Packaging Whitney Houston For White Audiences Led To Her Downfall
Two new docs clash on the way Houston's record label manufactured her identity.
Aretha Franklin On Biopic: 'This Is Gonna Be 'Straight Outta Detroit''
The Queen of Soul says she is close to landing ‘Straight Outta Compton’ producers for long-delayed story of her life.
Relive One Of Whitney Houston's Best Live Performances
When Whitney Houston sang, everyone listened. "Whitney Houston Live," a video and audio package celebrating Houston's live performances, is out and in a clip debuting on HuffPost Entertainment, Houston brings a packed house of soldiers to their feet with an exhilarating rendition of "I'm Your Baby Tonight." Taped at the 1991 "Welcome Home Heroes" special, the video shows the late singer at her best: infectiously energetic and wildly talented. "There's a heated, sensuous, prowling-the-stage Whitney," music industry legend Clive Davis, who produced "Whitney Houston Live," told HuffPost Entertainment.
Music's Biggest Night Comes To Washington
Music's biggest night came to Washington Wednesday at the annual Grammys on the Hill Awards, which honored Jennifer Hudson with the Recording Artist Coalition Award for her philanthropic and artistic achievements. Hudson, a frequent visitor to the Obama White House who most recently performed Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" for President and Michelle Obama's first dance at an inaugural ball in January, said it was "so cool" being backstage with the Obamas and that the president requested her as a performer. Hudson sent her prayers to Boston too, saying, "When I saw the news, it just stopped me in my tracks.
6 Celebs Who Came Out After Divorce
In his new memoir, famed music mogul Clive Davis acknowledges his bisexuality publicly for the first time. In his book, "The Soundtrack of My Life," the twice-married producer opens up about two long-term relationships he's had with men since his divorce from second wife, Janet Adelberg, in 1985. Davis divorced his first wife, Helen Cohen, in 1965 after nine years of marriage and two children.
Kelly Clarkson SLAMS Clive Davis
Kelly Clarkson has come out swinging at Clive Davis, whom she accuses of "spreading false information about me and my music" and bullying. Clarkson took issue with a very different passage, in which the music mogul apparently writes that she broke into "hysterical sobbing" when he demanded that smash hit "Since U Been Gone" would be included on Clarkson's album. As anyone who has read "The Soundtrack of My Life" knows, I think Kelly Clarkson is a tremendous vocal talent and performer.
Music Mogul Clive Davis Comes Out As Bisexual
The music mogul who played key roles in the careers of superstars like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson has come out as bisexual. In his new memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life, 80-year-old Clive Davis acknowledges his bisexuality, which he describes as "something that my children and close friends have always known, but that I knew I would need to discuss in a biography," according to USA Today. The Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment, who is twice divorced, writes, "After my second marriage failed, I met a man who was also grounded in music.
Whitney Houston's Mom Is Not Impressed By Her Grammy Party Invitation
Most people would give their right arm to snag a coveted invitation to Clive Davis' Grammy party -- but not Cissy Houston. "I got an invitation to the party, which is the most obscene thing," Houston, 79, told "Access Hollywood" on Thursday. "[Clive] was such an important part of Whitney's life.
Clive Davis Remembers Whitney Houston
"You wait a lifetime for a voice like that," Clive Davis said at Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday. The famed music producer and longtime collaborator of Houston's spoke fondly of her tenacity and the joy that her work brought her. Davis and Houston worked together for three decades, spanning a career of a scale that few performers have ever experienced.
Chaka Khan: The Clive Davis Party Was 'Complete Insanity'
During the exclusive interview, the award-winning vocalist criticized Houston's mentor and music mogul Clive Davis for continuing to host his pre-Grammys gala just hours after her death at the Beverly Hilton. "I thought that was complete insanity," Khan said. The 10-time Grammy Award winner had planned on attending Davis' annual party, but she admitted that she was "paralyzed" after being informed of Houston's death upon her arrival to Los Angeles.
Remembering Whitney: Watch Her TV Debut
As we look back on the life of the late Whitney Houston, who died at the age of 48 on Feb. 11, it's nearly impossible to choose her best performance. Then-Arista Records head Clive Davis introduced Houston to world on the late night show. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.