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LONDON - APRIL 25: Whitney Houston performs at the O2 Arena on April 25, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum...
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum...
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum...
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum F...
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass...? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images)
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston...
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DIMONA, ISRAEL - MAY 25: (ISRAEL OUT) Singer Whitney Houston and her husband singer Bobby Brown arrive May 25, 2003 in the southern town of Dimona, Israel. Houston was invited by the Black Hebrew community in Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)
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DIMONA, ISRAEL - MAY 25: (ISRAEL OUT) Singer Whitney Houston and...
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live...
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live...
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live...
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)
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BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live...
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JERUSALEM - MAY 27: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (R) welcomes singer Whitney Houston (C) and her husband/singer, Bobby Brown (L), at the prime minister's residence May 27, 2003 in Jerusalem, Israel. Houston is on a private tour of Israel. (Photo by Quique Kierszenbaum/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 28: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Annual Mercedes-Benz Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 28, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 28: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at...
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BEVERLY HILLS - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Recording artists Glen Campbell, Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston and producer Clive Davis pose for photographers during the15th Annual Ella Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September12, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/GettyImages).
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Music mogul Clive Davis and singer Whitney Houston arrive at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party held at the Beverly Hilton on February 10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks onstage during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks...
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass...? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images)
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International - Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Actor Samuel L. Jackson (L) presents singer Whitney Houston the Winner of International - Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International - Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International - Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the...
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 16: Whitney Houston reacts to a performance by Jennifer Hudson during the 2010 BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on January 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs at...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 22: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the VH1 Divas Duets, a concert to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22nd, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 22: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the VH1...
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 7: Producer/recording artist Whitney Houston attends the film premiere of "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" at Disneyland on August 7, 2004 in Anaheim, California. The film "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" opens in theaters nationwide on August 11, 2004. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 7: Producer/recording artist Whitney Houston...
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen...
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen...
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs...
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen...
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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 3: Singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown arrive at the Christian Dior "D'Trick" Launch Party on June 3, 2004 at Fenix Restaurant at the Argyle Hotel in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 3: Singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Whitney Houston speaks...
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DECATUR, GA - AUGUST 27: Singer Whitney Houston enters the DeKalb County Courthouse for a probation violation hearing for her husband, singer Bobby Brown August 27, 2003 in Decatur, Georgia. Brown was sentenced to 14 days in the DeKalb County jail followed by 60 days of house arrest for violating conditions of his probation, stemming from 1996 DUI charges. (Photo by John Amis-Pool/Getty Images)
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DECATUR, GA - AUGUST 27: Singer Whitney Houston enters the DeKalb...
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DECATUR, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Singer/actress Whitney Houston (L) sticks out her tongue next to her husband, singer Bobby Brown, during a court hearing November 25, 2002 in Dekalb County State Court in Decatur, Georgia. Brown was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant for a DUI arrest in 1996. Judge Wayne Purdom set a trial of January 21, 2003. (Photo by Erik S. Lesser-Pool/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 22: Singers Whitney Houston, husband Bobby Brown and Lisa Marie Presley attend the VH1 Divas Duets post concert party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 22: Singers Whitney Houston, husband Bobby Brown...
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INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 03: Singer Whitney Houston arrives at Incheon International Airport on February 3, 2010, in Incheon, South Korea. Whitney Houston is scheduled to play her concerts in South Korea on February 6 and 7 and set to kick off her world tour "Nothing but Love World Tour" for her latest album "I Look to You" in South Korea next month. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: A poster of Whitney Houston is seen near her funeral at New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: A poster of Whitney Houston is seen near...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Mounted police prepare for the funeral service for Whitney Houston outside near the New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Mounted police prepare for the funeral...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Newark police prepare as a limo arrives for the funeral services for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Newark police prepare as a limo arrives...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Newark police prepare as a limo arrives for the funeral services for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Newark police prepare as a limo arrives...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson is interviewed by the media at the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson is interviewed by the...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests arrive for the funeral services of Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests arrive for the funeral services...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests arrive for the funeral services of Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests arrive for the funeral services...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests attend the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests attend the funeral service for...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests attend the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Guests attend the funeral service for...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson is interviewed by the media at the funeral service for Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson is interviewed by the...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson (L) arrives for the funeral serives for Whitney Houston at the New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Rev. Jesse Jackson (L) arrives for the...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans sign a picture in support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: A hearse drives away from the funeral service for Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: A hearse drives away from the funeral...
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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Fans gather on the street to show support during the funeral service for Whitney Houston on February 18, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
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Police officers walk past a memorial for Whitney Houston before funeral services for the singer at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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The hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston arrives at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
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The hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston, adorned with roses on the roof that were tossed by fans, arrives at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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A long line of media vehicles line up to cover the burial of Whitney Houston at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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FILE - In this May 22, 2003, file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and her husband, Bobby Brown, perform during the "VH1 Divas" duets show in Las Vegas. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this May 22, 2003, file photo, Whitney Houston, right,...
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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs...
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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2008 file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2008 file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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FILE - In this July 11, 1999, file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs "Until You Come Back To Me" during the 26th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this July 11, 1999, file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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FILE - In this July 25, 1984, file photo, Whitney Houston, left, and Jermaine Jackson sing during a rehearsal for the CBS television soap opera "As the World Turns" in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this July 25, 1984, file photo, Whitney Houston, left,...
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FILE - In this March 3, 1988, file photo, Whitney Houston poses with her Grammy at the annual Grammy Awards presentation in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this March 3, 1988, file photo, Whitney Houston poses...
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in New York's Central Park. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, Whitney Houston performs...
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FILE -- In a March 28, 1998 file photo Whitney Houston and her husband Bobby Brown arrive for the Versace Fall 1998 fashion show in New York. Whitney Houston's life of glorious song ended Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012, on Grammy weekend.
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FILE -- In a March 28, 1998 file photo Whitney Houston and her...
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The grave stone of Whitney Houston's father, John Russell Houston, Jr, is seen at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. According to her death certificate, Whitney Houston will be buried on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in the same cemetery where her father was laid to rest in 2003.
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Fans sing Whitney Houston songs as they gather a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church before the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Fans sing Whitney Houston songs as they gather a few blocks from...
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Family members are helped as they arrive at Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, N.J., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, for a viewing service for Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at New Hope Baptist Church, the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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People sign cards and take photographs at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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People sign cards and take photographs at a memorial to Whitney...
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Candles burn at a memorial at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will take place later Saturday at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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Candles burn at a memorial at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside...
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People stop at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will take place later Saturday at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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People stop at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope...
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A person stops at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will take place later Saturday at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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A person stops at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope...
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A person stops at a shrine to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will take place later Saturday at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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A person stops at a shrine to Whitney Houston outside New Hope...
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Candles burn at a memorial at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Whitney Houston's funeral will take place later Saturday at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl.
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Candles burn at a memorial at a memorial to Whitney Houston outside...
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Fans wave as a hearse bearing the remains of Whitney Houston leaves the New Hope Baptist Church after the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Fans wave as a hearse bearing the remains of Whitney Houston leaves...
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried to a hearse after funeral services at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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Whitney Houston fans gather around a television in a mobile phone store a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church to watch the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Whitney Houston fans gather around a television in a mobile phone...
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is shown outside during the funeral of his ex-wife Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is shown outside during the funeral of...
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is seen outside during the funeral of his ex-wife Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is seen outside during the funeral of his...
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried to a hearse after funeral services at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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Fans takes pictures as the hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston returns to Whigham Funeral Home after her funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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Fans takes pictures as the hearse carrying the body of Whitney...
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Leriandre Silva, left, plays a Whitney Houston song near the funeral services for Whitney Houston at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Leriandre Silva, left, plays a Whitney Houston song near the...
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and music producer Clive Davis arrive at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right,...
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FILE - In this July 17, 1994, file photo, Whitney Houston performs before a sellout crowd at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., during closing ceremonies for the final match that pits Italy against Brazil in the World Cup. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this July 17, 1994, file photo, Whitney Houston performs...
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FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and her husband, Bobby Brown, perform during the "VH1 Divas" duets show in Las Vegas. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and...
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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2002, file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, smiles at her husband, singer Bobby Brown, during a court hearing in Dekalb County State Court in Decatur, Ga. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2002, file photo, singer Whitney Houston,...
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and music producer Clive Davis arrive at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right,...
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FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and her husband, Bobby Brown, perform during the "VH1 Divas" duets show in Las Vegas. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
Photo: Joe Cavaretta
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FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and...
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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2002, file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, smiles at her husband, singer Bobby Brown, during a court hearing in Dekalb County State Court in Decatur, Ga. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.
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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2002, file photo, singer Whitney Houston,...
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FILE - In this Sept. 10, 1998 file photo, Mariah Carey, left, and Whitney Houston present the award for Best Male Video during the MTV Video Music Awards, in Universal City, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Sept. 10, 1998 file photo, Mariah Carey, left, and...
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 1998 file photo, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali is greeted by singer Whitney Houston as he arrives on stage at New York's Radio City Music Hall to accept a GQ "Men of the Year" Award. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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Annika Sillemon, 8, fan of Whitney Houston, is seen outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Annika Sillemon, 8, fan of Whitney Houston, is seen outside the...
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Annika Sillemon, 8, fan of Whitney Houston, is seen outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Annika Sillemon, 8, fan of Whitney Houston, is seen outside the...
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over her shoulder as her husband Bobby Brown looks to her at the premiere of "The Wonderful World of Disney" movie "Cinderella," at Mann's Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over...
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over her shoulder as her husband Bobby Brown looks to her at the premiere of "The Wonderful World of Disney" movie "Cinderella," at Mann's Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Rene Macura, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over...
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, right, sings with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown during a performance on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
Photo: Evan Agostini
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston,...
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, right, sings with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown during a performance on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
Photo: Evan Agostini
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Designer Wan Ali pays his respects to singer Whitney Houston on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at a memorial in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Designer Wan Ali pays his respects to singer Whitney Houston on...
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Whitney Houston's fans William Alexander, left, and Juliette Tate honor her memory at a candlelight vigil Monday night in Leimert Park in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's ueen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Whitney Houston's fans William Alexander, left, and Juliette Tate...
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Designer Wan Ali pays his respects to singer Whitney Houston on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at a memorial in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Designer Wan Ali pays his respects to singer Whitney Houston on...
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Whitney Houston's fans William Alexander, left, and Juliette Tate honor her memory at a candlelight vigil Monday night in Leimert Park in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's ueen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Whitney Houston's fans William Alexander, left, and Juliette Tate...
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The grave stone of Whitney Houston's father, John Russell Houston, Jr, is seen at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. According to her death certificate, Whitney Houston will be buried on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in the same cemetery where her father was laid to rest in 2003.
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File- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 file photo, Whitney Houston accepts an award at the Warner Theatre during the 2010 BET Hip Hop Honors in Washington. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 file photo, Whitney Houston...
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FILE - This Jan. 17, 2009 file photo shows singer Whitney Houston at the BET Honors in the Warner Theatre in Washington. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE - This Jan. 17, 2009 file photo shows singer Whitney Houston...
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File- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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File- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston...
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FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 file photo, Whitney Houston accepts an award at the Warner Theatre during the 2010 BET Hip Hop Honors in Washington. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 file photo, Whitney Houston...
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in New York's Central Park. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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Security gather outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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Security gather outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12,...
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Sir Richard Branson is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Sir Richard Branson is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly...
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Sir Richard Branson is seen arriving the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Sir Richard Branson is seen arriving the Beverly Hilton Hotel...
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala at the backdoor of the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48.
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala...
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12,...
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12,...
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In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Artist Whitney Houston performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Artist Whitney Houston...
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Al Sharpton speaks about the death of singer Whitney Houston as he stands outside the Four Seasons Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Al Sharpton speaks about the death of singer Whitney Houston as he...
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A crowd gathers outside the loading dock at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A crowd gathers outside the loading dock at the Beverly Hilton...
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A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly...
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48.
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney...
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A view of the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs on "Good Morning America" in New York's Central Park. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau)
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney...
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Fans take pictures of a bronze disk honoring Whitney Houston's Record of the Year and Album of the Year in the 36th Grammy Awards, in LA Live before the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Fans take pictures of a bronze disk honoring Whitney Houston's...
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A full access pass from David Van Dusen's collection of Whitney Houston memorabilia is pictured Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. In 1991 Van Dusen traveled with Houston as a logistics and merchandising manager during her "I'm Your Baby Tonight" tour.
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A full access pass from David Van Dusen's collection of Whitney...
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David Van Dusen shows his collection of Whitney Houston memorabilia Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at his home in Knoxville, Tenn. In 1991 Van Dusen traveled with Houston as a logistics and merchandising manager during her "I'm Your Baby Tonight" tour.
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David Van Dusen shows his collection of Whitney Houston memorabilia...
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Local newspapers with headlines saying "American Pop Queen Whitney Houston dies" are displayed at a newsstand in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston died in Beverly Hills Saturday at the age of 48.
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Local newspapers with headlines saying "American Pop Queen Whitney...
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The marquee of Harlem's Apollo Theater bears a tribute to superstar Whitney Houston Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in New York. Houston, 48, died Saturday in Los Angeles. Her death came on the night before music's biggest showcase, the Grammys.
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The marquee of Harlem's Apollo Theater bears a tribute to superstar...
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An unmarked van transports the body of singer Whitney Houston into the Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, Calif. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Los Angeles County coroner's office released the body to the family late Monday morning and will be flown to New Jersey, where her family was making arrangements for a funeral at the end of the week.
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An unmarked van transports the body of singer Whitney Houston into...
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The body of Whitney Houston arrives at Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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The body of Whitney Houston arrives at Whigham Funeral Home, in...
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A fan of Whitney Houston participates in a candlelight vigil outside the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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A fan of Whitney Houston participates in a candlelight vigil...
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A shopper looks at CDs on sale at the special corner set up for pop queen Whitney Houston, with a message "We will always love you," at a music shop in Tokyo Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11. she was 48.
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A shopper looks at CDs on sale at the special corner set up for pop...
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FILE- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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FILE- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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FILE- In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, stands outside the New Hope Baptist Church during funeral services for singer Whitney Houston in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, stands outside the New Hope Baptist...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson returns to his car after visiting the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Funeral services for singer Whitney Houston will be held at the church later in the day.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson returns to his car after visiting the New Hope...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before funeral services for the singer in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before funeral services for the singer in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, center, leaves Whigham Funeral Home after visiting with the family of Whitney Houston before going to the New Hope Baptist Church for her funeral in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, center, leaves Whigham Funeral Home after...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before her funeral services in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before her funeral services in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before funeral services for the singer in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A funeral home limousine passes policemen near the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Funeral services for singer Whitney Houston will be held at the church today.
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A funeral home limousine passes policemen near the New Hope Baptist...
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Renee Taylor, of Baltimore, Md., stands with a sign a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church before the funeral of Whitney Houston in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Renee Taylor, of Baltimore, Md., stands with a sign a few blocks...
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Renee Taylor, of Baltimore, Md., stands with a sign a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church before the funeral of Whitney Houston in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Renee Taylor, of Baltimore, Md., stands with a sign a few blocks...
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The hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston leaves Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, N.J. for a short ride to the New Hope Baptist Church for her funeral Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves Whigham Funeral Home after visiting with the family of Whitney Houston before going to the New Hope Baptist Church for her funeral in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves Whigham Funeral Home after visiting...
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The hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston leaves Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, N.J. for a short ride to the New Hope Baptist Church for her funeral Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is seen outside during the funeral of his ex-wife Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Singer Bobby Brown, left, is seen outside during the funeral of his...
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Fans sing Whitney Houston songs as they gather a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church before the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Fans sing Whitney Houston songs as they gather a few blocks from...
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried to a hearse after funeral services at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried into the New Hope Baptist Church before her funeral services in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Fans wave as a hearse bearing the remains of Whitney Houston leaves the New Hope Baptist Church after the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Fans wave as a hearse bearing the remains of Whitney Houston leaves...
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Whitney Houston fans gather around a television in a mobile phone store a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church to watch the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Whitney Houston fans gather around a television in a mobile phone...
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A fan uses binoculars near funeral services for singer Whitney Houston at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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A fan uses binoculars near funeral services for singer Whitney...
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Whitney Houston merchandise is sold as fans gather a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church during the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Whitney Houston merchandise is sold as fans gather a few blocks...
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Whitney Houston merchandise is sold as fans gather a few blocks from the New Hope Baptist Church during the singer's funeral in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Whitney Houston merchandise is sold as fans gather a few blocks...
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In this Feb. 17, 2012 photo, a general view of The Beverly Hilton Hotel is shown in Beverly Hills, Calif. Singer Whitney Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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In this Feb. 17, 2012 photo, a general view of The Beverly Hilton...
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Bobby Brown, left, is greeted outside during the funeral of his ex-wife Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Bobby Brown, left, is greeted outside during the funeral of his...
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried to a hearse after funeral services at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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Singer Stevie Wonder, center, leaves the funeral service for Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Singer Stevie Wonder, center, leaves the funeral service for...
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Singer Alicia Keys, center, leaves after a funeral service for Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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Singer Alicia Keys, center, leaves after a funeral service for...
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried to a hearse after funeral services at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Houston died last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age 48.
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The coffin holding the remains of singer Whitney Houston is carried...
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A Newark Police Department motorcade escorts the hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston arrives at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
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A long line of limos follow the hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston arrives at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
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A long line of media vehicles line up to cover the burial of Whitney Houston at Fairview Cemetery for her burial in Westfield, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
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This undated image released by Julien's Auctions shows a pair of pearl drop earrings worn by Whitney Houston in the movie The Bodyguard,Warner Bros., 1992. This item is part of “Hollywood Legends” auction scheduled to run on Saturday March 31, 2012 through Sunday April 1st at the Julien’s Auctions gallery in Beverly Hills.
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This undated photo provided by Julien's Auctions shows a bustier worn on stage by Whitney Houston which fetched $18,750 at an auction in Beverly Hills of memorabilia from the late pop star’s career on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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This undated photo provided by Julien's Auctions shows a pearl drop earrings worn by Whitney Houston in “The Bodyguard” and which sold for $2,812 at an auction in Beverly Hills of memorabilia from the late pop star’s career on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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FILE - In this April 25, 2010 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs at the o2 in London as part of her European tour. An autopsy report shows that cocaine was found in Houston's system and that investigators recovered whity powdery substances from her hotel room. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis shares a moment with singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. The demand is overwhelming for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. The gala has featured performances from top acts like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana. This year, The Kinks will take the stage to play a medley of their hits, with the help of Jackson Browne and Elvis Costello. Mumford & Sons are hoping to arrive in time to get in on the performance, Davis said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)
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FILE - In this April 10, 2000 file photo, entertainer Whitney Houston strikes a pose during her performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles during taping of the "25 Years of #1 Hits: Arista Records' Anniversary Celebration." Houston will be remembered on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2012, at a funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., the same church where a Houston sang with the choir as a young girl. While she died last Saturday in tony Beverly Hills, Calif., amid a media and celebrity crush ahead of her mentor Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party, her funeral will be a chance to reclaim Whitney Houston the person, instead of the icon.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and music producer Clive Davis arrive at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston will be remembered on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2012, at a funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., the same church where a Houston sang with the choir as a young girl. While she died last Saturday in tony Beverly Hills, Calif., amid a media and celebrity crush ahead of her mentor Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party, her funeral will be a chance to reclaim Whitney Houston the person, instead of the icon.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right,...
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, and her daughter Bobbi Kristina arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. A lawyer for Whitney Houston says her will is a “straightforward” case and he expects no complications. Houston's will was filed in probate court in Atlanta Wednesday. It revealed that the late superstar left all her assets to her only child, 19-year-old Bobbi Kristina. Her sister-in-law and manager, Pat Houston, was named as the administrator of the estate.
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Yolanda Adams performs a tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Yolanda Adams performs a tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the...
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Yolanda Adams performs a tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Yolanda Adams performs a tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the...
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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, singer Whitney Houston receives the International Artist Award onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, singer Whitney Houston...
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Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading...
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Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the...
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12,...
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb....
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Elvis Costello right, and Diana Krall are seen outside the back entrance to the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Elvis Costello right, and Diana Krall are seen outside the back...
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Tony Bennett, left, is outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Tony Bennett, left, is outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday...
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala at the backdoor of the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48.
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala...
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala at the backdoor of the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48.
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Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala...
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Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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The sun rises behind The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Whitney Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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The sun rises behind The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J.,...
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New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of his church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks about the death...
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Flowers and a sympathy card hang on a fence in front of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Whitney Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Flowers and a sympathy card hang on a fence in front of New Hope...
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Michele Richardson talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Michele Richardson talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the...
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A woman arriving for tonight's Grammy awards looks at a Grammy sidewalk plaque, honoring Whitney Houston's wins for Record of the Year and Album of the Year in 36th Grammy Awards, outside the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Feb. 12, 2012. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, on the eve of the 54th Grammys, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was preparing to attend a pre-Grammy party. She was 48.
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A woman arriving for tonight's Grammy awards looks at a Grammy...
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A bouquet of pink roses and a note bearing lyrics from the last song music superstar Whitney Houston ever sang in public, "Yes, Jesus Loves Me," are placed at the entrance to Harlem's Apollo Theater Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in New York. Houston, 48, who sang the song for a pre-Grammy celebration early Friday at a Hollywood nightclub, died Saturday in Los Angeles. Her death came on the night before music's biggest showcase, the Grammys.
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A bouquet of pink roses placed at the entrance to Harlem's Apollo Theater bears lyrics from the last song music superstar Whitney Houston ever sang in public, "Yes, Jesus Loves Me," Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in New York. Houston, 48, who sang the song for a pre-Grammy celebration early Friday at a Hollywood nightclub, died Saturday in Los Angeles. Her death came on the night before music's biggest showcase, the Grammys.
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FILE - In this March 25, 2001 file photo, Bobby Brown and his then wife Whitney Houston arrive at Vanity Fair's Oscar party at Morton's in Hollywood on Sunday, March 25, 2001. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice was ravaged by drug use and her regal image was ruined by erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.
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FILE - In this March 25, 2001 file photo, Bobby Brown and his then...
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Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the...
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48.
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney...
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48.
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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney...
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A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle is seen parked outside the loading zone at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Monet Mitchell, from Philadelphia, left, and Melody Doff, of Beverly Hills, sing Whitney Houston songs to mourn her death out side of the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48.
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Monet Mitchell, from Philadelphia, left, and Melody Doff, of...
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Jennifer Hudson is seen arriving at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Jennifer Hudson is seen arriving at the Beverly Hilton Hotel...
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Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel,...
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Stacey Bates, center, and Gregory Hanks put up balloons on a makeshift memorial for the late singer Whitney Houston outside of New Hope Baptist Church, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Newark, N.J. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Stacey Bates, center, and Gregory Hanks put up balloons on a...
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Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel,...
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Annette Armour, from Long Beach, Calif. who is deaf, expresses her sorrow on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at a memorial in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Annette Armour, from Long Beach, Calif. who is deaf, expresses her...
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Funeral arrangements for Whitney Houston are being made by Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Whigham handled the 2003 funeral of Houston's father, John Houston, according to the two people who spoke to the AP.
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Funeral arrangements for Whitney Houston are being made by Whigham...
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, flowers and a card hang on a fence in front of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, flowers and a card...
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Numerosas personas participan en una vigilia en memoria de Whitney Houston mientras aguardaban la llegada del féretro con el cadáver de la artista a la Casa Funeraria Whigham en Newark, Nueva Jersey, el lunes 13 de febrero de 2012. (AP foto/Rich Schultz)
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A T-shirt, flowers and notes are left at a makeshift memorial for Whitney Houston outside the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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A T-shirt, flowers and notes are left at a makeshift memorial for...
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FILE - In a Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 file photo, singer Dionne Warwick holds her trophy for "Musical Lifetime Achievement" during the 47th Golden Camera award ceremony in Berlin. Warwick has postponed a Valentine's Day concert at at The Palace Theater in Greensburg, western Pennsylvania after the death of her cousin Whitney Houston. Warwick's concert at The Palace Theater will instead be held March 2. Tickets for Tuesday night's concert will be honored for the new show.
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FILE - In a Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 file photo, singer Dionne...
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Flowers placed on a Grammy sidewalk plaque honoring Whitney Houston's wins for Record of the Year and Album of the Year in 36th Grammy Awards, have been scattered and replaced several times outside the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Feb. 12, 2012. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, on the eve of the 54th Grammys, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was preparing to attend a pre-Grammy party. She was 48.
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Flowers placed on a Grammy sidewalk plaque honoring Whitney...
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Pauline Hayes, sings Whitney Houston's song "I Wanna to Dance with Somebody" at a memorial for Houston outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub, police said Monday, as the singer's family prepared to send her body to her native New Jersey for a funeral.
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Pauline Hayes, sings Whitney Houston's song "I Wanna to Dance with...
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Tamika Solomon, of Newark, N.J., takes part in a candlelight vigil as they wait for Whitney Houston's body to arrive at the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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Tamika Solomon, of Newark, N.J., takes part in a candlelight vigil...
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Annette Armour, from Long Beach, Calif. who is deaf, expresses her sorrow on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at a memorial in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Annette Armour, from Long Beach, Calif. who is deaf, expresses her...
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Funeral arrangements for Whitney Houston are being made by Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Whigham handled the 2003 funeral of Houston's father, John Houston, according to the two people who spoke to the AP.
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Funeral arrangements for Whitney Houston are being made by Whigham...
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An unmarked van transports the body of singer Whitney Houston is escorted by Los Angeles Police into the Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, Calif. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Los Angeles County coroner's office released the body to the family late Monday morning. Two people who spoke with Houston's family said the singer would be taken to New Jersey.
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An unmarked van transports the body of singer Whitney Houston is...
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Tamika Solomon, of Newark, N.J., takes part in a candlelight vigil as they wait for Whitney Houston's body to arrive at the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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Tamika Solomon, of Newark, N.J., takes part in a candlelight vigil...
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Whitney Houston fans, Lawanda Howkins, left, and Melanie Braggs honor her memory at a candlelight vigil in Leimert Park in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Whitney Houston fans, Lawanda Howkins, left, and Melanie Braggs...
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Whitney Houston fans dance to her music to honor her memory with a candlelight vigil in Leimert Park in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Whitney Houston fans dance to her music to honor her memory with a...
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A man sings a Whitney Houston song as fans light candles and gather outside the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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A man sings a Whitney Houston song as fans light candles and gather...
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Beverly Hills Police department Public Information Officer, Lt. Mark Rosen comments on Whitney Houston's death investigation outside the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub, police said Monday, as the singer's family prepared to send her body to her native New Jersey for a funeral.
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A man sings a Whitney Houston song as fans light candles and gather outside the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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A man sings a Whitney Houston song as fans light candles and gather...
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Whitney Houston fans dance to her music to honor her memory with a candlelight vigil in Leimert Park in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Whitney Houston fans dance to her music to honor her memory with a...
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, flowers and a card hang on a fence in front of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, flowers and a card...
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Lamar Coleman of Newark dressed as Michael Jackson, pays respect to Whitney Houston at Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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Lamar Coleman of Newark dressed as Michael Jackson, pays respect to...
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Stephanie Crews, of Newark, as she places balloons outside the front door of Whigham Funeral Home, which will hold a private service for the late Whitney Houston, in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Crews says she knows the family from church. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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Stephanie Crews, of Newark, as she places balloons outside the...
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A tribute to Whitney Houston is displayed on the large video board outside the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
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The funeral services for the late singer Whitney Houston are set for New Hope Baptist Church, which is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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The funeral services for the late singer Whitney Houston are set...
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A crowd gathers outside of New Hope Baptist Church, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Funeral services for the late singer Whitney Houston are set for the church for Feb. 18. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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En esta foto de archivo del 28 de octubre del 2006, Whitney Houston llega a una gala a beneficio del Centro Barbara Davis para Niños con Diabetes, en Beverly Hills, California. Houston murió el sábado 11 de febrero del 2012. Tenía 48 años. (AP Foto/Matt Sayles)
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En esta foto de archivo del 28 de octubre del 2006, Whitney Houston...
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Fans and media surround a make-shift memorial as the pay their respects to Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Houston's funeral will be held at the church on Saturday.
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A man poses for a photo in front of a make-shift memorial as fans pay their respects to Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Houston's funeral will be held at the church on Saturday.
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FILE - In a Saturday, June 26, 2010 file photo, singer Ray J arrives at the "PRE" BET Awards 2010 Party in Los Angeles. Ray J , who was one of the people who spent time with Whitney Houston in her last days, is expressing his sorrow over her loss. In a statement to The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, he said he's spent the last few days trying to "process the emptiness that I feel."
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FILE - In a Saturday, June 26, 2010 file photo, singer Ray J arrives at the "PRE" BET Awards 2010 Party in Los Angeles. Ray J , who was one of the people who spent time with Whitney Houston in her last days, is expressing his sorrow over her loss. In a statement to The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, he said he's spent the last few days trying to "process the emptiness that I feel."
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Un ataúd con los restos de la cantante Whitney Houston es introducido en la Iglesia Bautista Nueva Esperanza antes de la ceremonia fúnebre de la cantante en Newark, Nueva Jersey, el sábado 18 de febrero de 2012 (AP Foto/Jason DeCrow).
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Un ataúd con los restos de la cantante Whitney Houston es...
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This undated image released by Julien's Auctions shows a brown satin vest worn by Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, Warner Bros., 1992. The fitted vest has a floral pattern in gold, blue and pink, two exterior pockets, shawl collar and four button closure. This item is part of “Hollywood Legends” auction scheduled to run on Saturday March 31, 2012 through Sunday April 1st at the Julien’s Auctions gallery in Beverly Hills.
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FILE - In this April 19, 2008 file photo, singers Ray J, left, and Whitney Houston attend the Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe, of Britain, light heavyweight boxing match at the Thomas & Mack center in Las Vegas. Ray J says he's "still hurting" nearly a month after the death of Whitney Houston. The singer and sometime reality television star was one of the people who spent time with Houston in her last days.
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FILE - In this April 19, 2008 file photo, singers Ray J, left, and...
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, and her daughter Bobbi Kristina arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bobbi Kristina Brown has been spotted wearing a sparkly bauble on her ring finger, but she's not planning on getting married anytime soon. A rep for Brown's mother, the late Whitney Houston, says the 19-year-old is “simply wearing her mother's ring” and that she's not engaged.
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FILE - This Jan. 17, 2009 file photo shows singer Whitney Houston at the BET Honors in the Warner Theatre in Washington. Coroner's officials said Thursday, March 22, 2012, that Houston drowned, but her death was also caused by heart disease and cocaine use that suggested she was chronically using the drug. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Coroner's officials said Thursday, March 22, 2012, that Houston drowned, but her death was also caused by heart disease and cocaine use that suggested she was chronically using the drug. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this April 25, 2010 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs at the o2 in London as part of her European tour. Coroner's officials said Thursday, March 22, 2012, that Houston drowned, but her death was also caused by heart disease and cocaine use that suggested she was chronically using the drug. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this undated file image provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment, singer-actresses Jordin Sparks, left, and Whitney Houston are shown in a scene from the upcoming film "Sparkle." Viewers got a first glimpse of Houston's upcoming film Monday, April 2, 2012, when NBC's "Today" show premiered a trailer for the much-awaited release.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. An autopsy report shows that cocaine was found in Houston's system and that investigators recovered whity powdery substances from her hotel room. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. An autopsy report shows that cocaine was found in Houston's system and that investigators recovered white powdery substances from her hotel room. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston...
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006, file photo, musician Whitney Houston arrives at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Beverly Hills police say they have concluded, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, Houston's death investigation and found no signs that a crime occurred.
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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis shares a moment with singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. The demand is overwhelming for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. The gala has featured performances from top acts like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana. This year, The Kinks will take the stage to play a medley of their hits, with the help of Jackson Browne and Elvis Costello. Mumford & Sons are hoping to arrive in time to get in on the performance, Davis said.
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New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of his church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Michele Richardson wipes a tear as she talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Michele Richardson wipes a tear as she talks about the death of...
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Evelyn Rios cries after reading a poem she wrote and posted on a makeshift memorial for the late singer Whitney Houston outside of New Hope Baptist Church, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Newark, N.J. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Evelyn Rios cries after reading a poem she wrote and posted on a...
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Carolyn Whigham, owner of Whigham Funeral Home, where the body of singer Whitney Houston is held since its arrival in New Jersey, talks to the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Whigham said funeral services for the late singer are set for Feb. 18 at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Carolyn Whigham, owner of Whigham Funeral Home, where the body of...
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks in Newark, N.J, about the death of Whitney Houston. Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, New Hope Baptist...
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks in Newark, N.J, about the death of Whitney Houston. Houston's funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the church where she sang in the choir as a girl. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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In this file photo of Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, New Hope Baptist...
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Carolyn Whigham, owner of Whigham Funeral Home, where the body of singer Whitney Houston is held since its arrival in New Jersey, talks to the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Whigham said funeral services for the late singer are set for Feb. 18 at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
Photo: Julio Cortez
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Carolyn Whigham, owner of Whigham Funeral Home, where the body of...
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Fans of the late singer Whitney Houston comfort each other outside of Whigham Funeral Home, where the body of singer is held since its arrival in New Jersey, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Funeral services for Houston are set for Feb. 18 at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Fans of the late singer Whitney Houston comfort each other outside...
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Yamda Johnson, watches as her friend Regina Kujemya, both from Staten Island, N.Y. signs a large poster of Whitney Houston while paying their respects at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Houston's funeral will be held at the church on Saturday.
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Yamda Johnson, watches as her friend Regina Kujemya, both from...
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Yamda Johnson, kisses a signed photo of Whitney Houston as she and her friend Regina Kujemya both from Staten Island, N.Y., pay their respects at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. Houston's funeral will be held at the church on Saturday.
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Yamda Johnson, kisses a signed photo of Whitney Houston as she and...
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In this March 9, 2011 file photo, KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt, left, and Ken Chiampou, record their radio show at their station in Burbank, Calif. The station said in a statement that Kobylt and Chiampou were "suspended for making insensitive and inappropriate comments about the late Whitney Houston." Kobylt said in statement that they "used language that was inappropriate” and they “sincerely apologize to our listeners and to the family of Ms. Houston." The hosts, who often rail against taxes and illegal immigration, will return to the airwaves Feb. 27.
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In this March 9, 2011 file photo, KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt,...
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This undated image released by Julien's Auctions shows a black velvet dress owned by Whitney Houston. The floor-length, long-sleeve dress has a high collar and is embellished at neck and waist with metallic silver ribbon, black and clear stones, giving the illusion of a necklace and belt. This item is part of “Hollywood Legends” auction scheduled to run on Saturday March 31, 2012 through Sunday April 1st at the Julien’s Auctions gallery in Beverly Hills.
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, and her daughter Bobbi Kristina arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. Coroner's officials said Thursday, March 22, 2012, that Houston drowned, but her death was also caused by heart disease and cocaine use that suggested she was chronically using the drug. Houston died Feb. 11, in California at the age of 48.
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, and her daughter Bobbi Kristina arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. A reality show featuring Whitney Houston's relatives, including daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother Cissy, is in the works. Houston rep Kristen Foster confirmed the Lifetime show “The Houston Family Chronicles” on Friday, May 11, 2012. Houston drowned in a bathtub in February at age 48, a death that was complicated by cocaine use.
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In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48.
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In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs at the...
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Admiradoras de Whitney, Lawanda Howkins, a la izquierda, y Melanie Braggs honran la memoria de la cantante en una vigilia en Leimert Park, en Los Angeles, el lunes 13 de febrero del 2012. (AP Foto/Damian Dovarganes)
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Admiradoras de Whitney, Lawanda Howkins, a la izquierda, y Melanie...
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Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. During an introduction segment between songs, Brown pointed skyward and offered blessings for his ex-wife and said he loved her.
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Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs...
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In this undated image from video released by Harpo, Inc., host Oprah Winfrey, left, embraces Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston during an interview in Atlanta, Ga. The exclusive interview will be shown on "Oprah's Next Chapter," on the OWN network, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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In this undated image from video released by Harpo, Inc., host Oprah Winfrey, left, embraces Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston during an interview in Atlanta, Ga. The exclusive interview will be shown on "Oprah's Next Chapter," on the OWN network, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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People walk past, a large image of Whitney Houston displayed on the side of the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Houston's funeral will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child, her family choosing to remember her in a private service rather than in a large event at an arena. Officials had discussed the possibility of holding a memorial at the Prudential Center, a major sports and entertainment venue that can seat about 18,000 people, but the funeral home said it had been ruled out. Houston, 48, died Feb. 11 at a hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., just hours before she was set to perform at producer Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Awards bash.
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2010 file photo, singers Cissy Houston, left, and her daughter Whitney Houston arrive at the "Keep A Child Alive Black Ball" at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Houston says in her first interview since daughter Whitney's death that she's "very proud" of her and did the best she could raising her. Houston talked to My9 on Thursday night for an interview set to air Monday. The interview took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where Whitney first wowed a congregation as a girl and where her funeral was held Feb. 18. Houston says her daughter "accomplished a whole lot in the short time that she had here" and "was a very wonderful person." She says she doesn't blame herself for what happened to her because she knows she did the best she could. Whitney Houston, 48, died Feb. 11, in California.
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2010 file photo, singers Cissy Houston, left, and her daughter Whitney Houston arrive at the "Keep A Child Alive Black Ball" at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Houston says in her first interview since daughter Whitney's death that she's "very proud" of her and did the best she could raising her. Houston talked to My9 on Thursday night for an interview set to air Monday. The interview took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where Whitney first wowed a congregation as a girl and where her funeral was held Feb. 18. Houston says her daughter "accomplished a whole lot in the short time that she had here" and "was a very wonderful person." She says she doesn't blame herself for what happened to her because she knows she did the best she could. Whitney Houston, 48, died Feb. 11, in California. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
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Tony Bennett arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.
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Tony Bennett arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11,...
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Donzaleigh Abernathy places a flower at a memorial outside the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48.
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Donzaleigh Abernathy places a flower at a memorial outside the...
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In this July 26, 2010 photo, performer Aretha Franklin looks out a window, in Philadelphia. Franklin says she believed Whitney Houston had overcome her demons and was primed for a comeback, which made learning of the troubled singer's death all the more of a shock. Interviewed on NBC's "Today" show Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, Franklin said she was watching TV in her hotel room in Charlotte, N.C., when she learned of Houston's death.
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In this July 26, 2010 photo, performer Aretha Franklin looks out a...
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Singer Aretha Franklin leaves the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 in New York. Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context. released a statement Wednesday, four days after Houston's funeral. She was expected to sing at the funeral, but bowed out because of leg problems.
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In this July 26, 2010 photo, performer Aretha Franklin looks out a window, in Philadelphia. Franklin says she believed Whitney Houston had overcome her demons and was primed for a comeback, which made learning of the troubled singer's death all the more of a shock. Interviewed on NBC's "Today" show Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, Franklin said she was watching TV in her hotel room in Charlotte, N.C., when she learned of Houston's death. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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In this undated image from video released by Harpo, Inc., host Oprah Winfrey, left, embraces Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston during an interview in Atlanta, Ga. The exclusive interview will be shown on "Oprah's Next Chapter," on the OWN network, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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In this March 7, 2012 photo released by Fox, contestant Jeremy Rosado performs on the singing competition series "American Idol," in Los Angeles. On the Fox show's 400th episode, the men tackled songs from Stevie Wonder's catalogue and the women choose from Whitney Houston's hits, a tribute to the singer who died Feb. 11, on the eve of the Grammy Awards, at age 48.
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In this undated image from video released by Harpo, Inc., host Oprah Winfrey, left, is shown with Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston during an interview in Atlanta, Ga. The exclusive interview will be shown on "Oprah's Next Chapter," on the OWN network, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Brown was arrested Monday, March 26, 2012, after failing a field sobriety test. He was initially pulled over after a California Highway Patrol officer saw him talking on his cell phone without a hands-free unit.
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Brown was arrested Monday, March 26, 2012, after failing a field sobriety test. He was initially pulled over after a California Highway Patrol officer saw him talking on his cell phone without a hands-free unit. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin, file)
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Brown was arrested Monday, March 26, 2012, after failing a field sobriety test. He was initially pulled over after a California Highway Patrol officer saw him talking on his cell phone without a hands-free unit.
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Brown's attorney entered a no contest plea to one count of drunken driving on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The singer was sentenced to three years of informal probation and ordered to undergo a three-month alcohol education course.
Photo: Joe Giblin
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former...
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs with New Edition at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Brown's attorney entered a no contest plea to one count of drunken driving on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Los Angeles. The singer was sentenced to three years of informal probation and ordered to undergo a three-month alcohol education course.
Photo: Joe Giblin
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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2012 file photo, singer Bobby Brown, former...
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis speaks during the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. The demand is overwhelming for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. The gala has featured performances from top acts like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana. This year, The Kinks will take the stage to play a medley of their hits, with the help of Jackson Browne and Elvis Costello. Mumford & Sons are hoping to arrive in time to get in on the performance, Davis said.
Photo: Mark J. Terrill
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis...
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FILE - In this March 25, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis joins Aretha Franklin at Aretha's 69th birthday party, in New York. The demand is overwhelming for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. The gala has featured performances from top acts like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana. This year, The Kinks will take the stage to play a medley of their hits, with the help of Jackson Browne and Elvis Costello. Mumford & Sons are hoping to arrive in time to get in on the performance, Davis said.
Photo: Charles Sykes
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FILE - In this March 25, 2011 file photo, producer Clive Davis...
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FILE - In a Sunday, April 1, 2012 file photo, singer Chaka Khan joins a rally of support for the family of Trayvon Martin as thousands gather in downtown Miami, demanding justice for Martin. New York's Appollo Theater confirmed Friday, May 18, 2012 that Grammy-award winning singer Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony. Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the theater's hall of fame during the June 4 gala.
Photo: J Pat Carter
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FILE - In a Sunday, April 1, 2012 file photo, singer Chaka Khan...
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