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Clive Davis: Music mogul who launched Whitney Houston’s career dies aged 94

The award-winning producer signed and mentored a number of artists across genres over the course of his career, including Bruce Springsteen.

Evening Standard

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94

The Independent UK

Clive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94

Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music business

The Guardian - UK

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Clive Davis mourned as Barry Manilow pens touching tribute after music mogul’s death aged 94

Music producer had recently been hospitalized with respiratory problems

The Independent UK

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’

The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years

The Guardian - US

“They were so similar and they were like, ‘You should change it, Whitney Houston has this other song’”: Jennifer Lopez says that she was advised to change one of the songs on her debut album because it sounded too similar to a Whitney Houston hit

“I was like, ‘But I like my song,’” she recalls

MusicRadar

Marianna Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer

Imagine if the only musical artists from the 1980s you had access to were Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson. Others, such as David Bowie, Whitney Houston or George Michael are not available because, we’re told, these artists fail to exhibit the same type of creativity as the other three “geniuses”.

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007 Trump: President posts picture of himself as James Bond and declares he is ‘the greatest attraction’

President Donald Trump sees parallel with fictional British super-spy in latest Truth Social spree

The Independent UK

"Michael Jackson was huge. Whitney Houston was huge. Michael Bolton was huge. There was no place for us in that." Nirvana finished making Nevermind 35 years ago. Here's what Dave Grohl remembers from the 16-day session that changed rock forever

Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl completed recording their iconic album Nevermind on May 28, 1991

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If you always wanted to hear Weezer's Rivers Cuomo covering anthems by Dolly Parton, Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Metallica, the internet gods are smiling upon you

Check out Rivers Cuomo's 'randum cuverz'

Louder

I just watched Denzel’s ’90s romantic comedy and I’m not sure even he can convince me to like Christmas movies

"The Preacher's Wife" stars Denzel Washington as an angel, but even his divine acting can't save this romantic Christmas comedy from being one of the weirdest movies I've seen.

Tom’s Guide

“Learning how to be a good second guitar player is essential”: Veteran producer Dann Huff on the unsung art of session guitar

Huff knows a thing or two about being a session guitarist, having contributed to records by A-listers such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and George Benson

Guitar World

“So he said, ‘I'm envisioning a very kind of crafted little arrangement, kind of like a music box’”: The story of the delicate, human-sized power ballad that was the Bangles’ last hurrah

Band broke up shortly after it reached Number One

MusicRadar

George Michael song named UK’s favourite track for eighth year in a row

Michael, who died nearly a decade ago, was also named the UK’s most popular artist

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Careless Whisper by George Michael voted nation’s favourite song for eighth year

The late singer triumphed on the Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500 list with 20 entries, including six songs with Wham!.

The Guardian - UK

From Michael to Back to Black, many authorised music biopics are becoming bland propaganda. Fans deserve more

Swerving the child abuse allegations, the new Michael Jackson film is yet another revisionist music movie in a long line. We know what’s in it for their subjects. What about the viewers?

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Rita Ora starring in Honeymoon with Harry

Rita Ora has signed up to star alongside Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal in the comedy-drama Honeymoon with Harry.

The Guardian - US

Fainting in front of Michael Jackson and feuding with Monica: inside Brandy’s jaw-dropping memoir

The R&B singer’s must-read autobiography candidly describes a life of heady highs and horrific lows

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Whitney Houston made heartbreaking final promise before her death

Brandy has revealed her longtime friend Whitney Houston made a heartbreaking final promise to her just hours before her death revealing the tragic singer vowed to "be better" and find "redemption".

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“One day she said to me, ‘You know, I got a daughter that can sing.’ I said, ‘Oh, bring her down.’ She came down, and she held her own. She was brilliant”: Chaka Khan on her early encounter with the ‘80s star who would later cover one of her biggest hits

"I thought to myself, I was thinking, ‘God, she's going to be so great,’” she remembers

International Business Times UK

Did Zendaya Just Confirm Her 'Secret' Wedding With Tom Holland? Actress Flashes 'Gold Wedding Band'

Zendaya hints at a secret marriage to Tom Holland at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, sparking excitement and speculation.

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33 Celebrity Secrets That Only Became Public After They Passed Away

When someone lives in the spotlight, it can seem like the public knows everything about them. But history shows that even the biggest stars have chapters of their lives that remain hidden for years. After their passing, new stories, personal details, and remarkable moments sometimes emerge. This collection highlights intriguing…

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Cyndi Lauper leads tributes as True Colors songwriter Billy Steinberg dies

Billy Steinberg wrote many mega-hits, including Madonna's Like a Virgin, The Bangles' Eternal Flame and Whitney Houston's So Emotional.

The Independent UK

Songwriter behind Madonna and Whitney Houston hits dies aged 75

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Masked Singer star claims she was visited by vision of Whitney Houston before performance

A The Masked Singer star has claimed that the spirit of Whitney Houston visited her before a performance.

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