Drama follows Whitney Houston‘s legacy and family.

Houston’s rumored ex-boyfriend Ray J was in Las Vegas on Sunday for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards and to watch the tribute to Whitney but things went awry shortly after.

Before the show even began, Houston’s sister-in-law and former manager, Pat Houston had uniformed security try to remove Ray J, who was seated behind the family.

Pat was informed that Ray J would not comply but they could forcibly remove him, causing lots of unwanted attention. Pat decided to allow Ray J to stay and avoid the possible ruckus. He was able to witness the Jordin Sparks/John Legend musical number and Bobbi Kristina‘s emotional speech while accepting the Millenium Award for her late mother.

He hosted a launch party at Rio Hotel & Casino for Prince Reigns (a hair-care product he is endorsing) after he left the Billboard Awards and went to his hotel room at the end of the evening.

It was shortly after the ceremony that Ray J’s pals noticed something was wrong with the singer.

Early Monday morning a friend realized he wasn’t coherent and was extremely disoriented. Ray J was taken to a Las Vegas area hospital where he is currently resting and recuperating.

Ray J’s rep says the singer is just overwrought from his very hectic travel and business schedule. He is being treated for “exhaustion and jet lag” and will remain in the care of medical professionals at the hospital.

Turns out, Brandy Norwood‘s little brother was in China just before the Awards and when he landed in the U.S., he drove 4 hours to get to Las Vegas and the Houston tribute and squabble, which all took it’s toll on Ray J.

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Las Vegas played host to music’s biggest acts on Sunday (May 20th) night for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Arena. The show was emceed by Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell who kicked off the night with racy spoofs of various videos.

Adele, who did not attend, was awarded the most honors for the night – 12 gongs. LMFAO followed, taking home 7 awards for their party anthems.

Coldplay gathered up 4 wins, and Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean each nabbed 2 trophies.

Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift, Shakira and Beyonce didn’t leave empty handed. They all left with a single win.

The night was full of tributes as the artists paid homage to musical greats Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of the Beastie Boys and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees – all who passed away earlier this year.

Jordin Sparks sang Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and Natasha Bedingfield performed Summer’s “Last Dance.”

Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Billboard Icon Award to close out the show.

Check out the full winners list below – including awards not televised. (Read the article)

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The singer who defined the disco era, Donna Summer has died at age 63 in Florida from cancer.

Summer, who became known as the ‘Queen of Disco’ topped the charts with hits “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls” before the sex, drug and glittery disco-ball craze died out.

She had a successful album in 1983 and moved away from the synthizied sounds of the 70s with her hit “She Works Hard For The Money.”

Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948; she was one of seven children from her father (a butcher) and her schoolteacher mother.

Summer came to represent the era’s excess and later she became a born-again Christian who spoke out against the “sinful” nature of the music and time.

Summer released her last album, Crayons in 2008 although TMZ reports she was working on new material at the time of her death.

She is survived by her husband, Brooklyn Dreams singer Bruce Sudano. Summer also has three daughters; two with Sudano and one from her first marriage to German actor Helmut Sommer.

R.I.P.

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American Bandstand host Dick Clark has died of a massive heart attack early Wednesday. He was 82.

The legendary music and television producer and always youthful looking host was born in Mount Vernon, NY and went to college at Syracuse University where he was a DJ on the campus radio station.

He landed his first television job in Utica, NY at a station that his father managed.

Clark landed the American Bandstand job in 1955 and it went on to become the highest-rated daytime show and then the longest-running musical variety show, ending in 1987.

The host introduced acts ranging from Buddy Holley, and James Brown to Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Clark, who has been dubbed “the world’s oldest living teenager” because he always looked young, also hosted games shows including Pyramids and Scattegories.

Clark continued his successful ventures into music and producing with the ABC yearly special Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve he began in 1972. He was forced to step down in 2004 after he suffered a stroke. Ryan Seacrest took over the hosting duties in 2006. Clark briefly appeared at the 2011 telecast.

In a 2004 interview with Larry King, Clark revealed he suffered from Type 2 diabetes.

Clark is survived by his third wife, Kari, and his children from previous marriages.

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The Los Angeles County Coroner has concluded its investigation into the cause of Whitney Houston‘s death on February 11.

The singer, who was found in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, died of “accidental drowning,” said Chief Coroner Investigator Craig Harvey.   There were also multiple substances present in Houston’s system, including cocaine, marijuana, Benadryl, Xanax and others.  He explained:

“There was water found in her lungs that indicated to us that she was alive when she was submerged underwater.  According to our tests, the level of cocaine was not necessarily a lethal level of cocaine. But her death was complicated by chronic cocaine use and heart disease.”

This information led the coroner’s office to two theories about how Houston’s death occurred.

“She could’ve passed out first due to the intoxication from the cocaine, or she could’ve had a heart attack and then drowned.”

Cocaine, which constricts arteries, is well-known to cause cardiac problems.  The risk is much higher for users who, like Houston, already have heart disease.

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In an emotional interview with Oprah Winfrey, the late Whitney Houston‘s only daughter, Bobbi Kristina reveals she takes comfort in still being able to hear her mom’s voice.

The 19 year-old sat down with Winfrey and said after her mother’s death on February 11th, she couldn’t bring herself to return to Houston’s home in Atlanta but Whitney’s spirit was able to change her mind.

“I woke up and I heard her say, ‘All right, come home now.’ And when I came back home, I felt humble, I felt okay,” she said on Oprah’s Next Chapter.

“I can hear her voice in spirit talking to me, ‘Keep talking to me. I got you.’ She’s always with me. I can always feel her. I can always feel her with me,” Brown continued. “She always asked me, ‘Do you need me?’ And I caught myself, out of nowhere, I didn’t even know I said it, I said, ‘I’ll always need you.’”

Bobbi Kristina also shared she wants to carry on Whitney’s entertainment legacy with her own career in music and acting.

“I have to carry on the legacy. We’re gonna do the singing thing. Some acting, some dancing. It’s a lot of pressure, but she prepared me for it.”

Brown, who said she was “doing as good as I possibly can,” credited God and her family for helping her through the emotionally draining time.

Watch the interview below: (Read the article)

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Details of the late Whitney Houston‘s last will and testament are coming to light as the document was filed Wednesday in Atlanta.

Houston’s 19 year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is the sole inheritor of the singer’s assets. The will doesn’t list items individually but gives Bobbi all of her mother’s furnishings, clothing, jewelry, personal effects and cars.

Houston’s money is also going to Bobbi Kristina. The “I Will Always Love You” singer’s fortune is going into a trust with Bobbi able to access part of it at age 21 and a little more at 25. When she turns 30, she will inherit the entire amount.

Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, is the executor and her brother Michael and sister-in-law Donna are trustees.

Whitney’s will was originally written in 1993 and then amended in 2000.

TMZ reports a judge has approved the document and Houston’s fortune is estimated at $20 million.

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The cause of Whitney Houston‘s death last month is still under investigation, but insiders are certain that it was entirely accidental.

A source close to the singer’s family said:

”She had no marks on her body whatsoever to indicate a struggle, and she was the furthest thing from trying to kill herself.”

An official ruling of the cause of Houston’s death cannot be made until the results of toxicology tests come back.

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Target stores have found themselves in a spot of hot water over a greeting card the retailer had on it’s shelves referencing the late Whitney Houston.

The card was sold at the stores prior to Houston’s death and mocked her relationship with ex-husband Bobby Brown.

The card’s text read “Next time you think of dating the bad boy, consider Whitney Houston.”

Target began removing the card when the offending greeting was brought to light.

“It is never our intent to offend guests with the products we offer, and we take feedback from guests very seriously,” the company said in a statement to The Associated Press.

Houston died in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11th.

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British pop idol of the 60s and 70s Davy Jones has passed away at his home in Florida. He was 66 years-old.

Jones was born on December 30, 1945 in Manchester, England and was a jockey for a while but decided to pursue an acting career, including appearing on Coronation Street.

Jones is best known as the lead singer of the made-for-TV-band The Monkees. Jones, along with Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith were assembled for the sitcom about a Beatles-esque band and their wacky escapades.

The band was ridiculed at first but ended up producing some lasting pop tunes including “Daydream Believer,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “I’m A Believer” and “Last Train to Clarksville.”

“It is with great sadness that I reflect on the sudden passing of my long-time friend and fellow-adventurer, David Jones,” Tork said in a Facebook posting.

“His talent will be much missed; his gifts will be with us always. My deepest sympathy to Jessica and the rest of his family. Adios, to the Manchester Cowboy.”

The show ended in 1968 but remained popular in reruns including getting a rebirth in the 80s on MTV.

Jones made a memorable appearance on The Brady Bunch in 1971 where Marcia (Maureen McCormick) was president of his fan club, promising to get him to appear at a school dance.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica and four daughters.

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