VH1 Divas 2012

  It´s been 14 years since VH1 premiered thefirst annual VH1 Diva’s concert in 1998. The purpose was to support the channel’s ‘Save the music foundation’ by bringing together on the same stage some of the world´s biggest female artists in history.

 The latest edition was aired live from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on December 16, 2012, and it featured some of the biggest stars to celebrate two of the greatest Divas that the world lost this year: Whitney Houston and Donna Summer.

 The all-star lineup included Kelly Rowland, Demi Lovato, Miley Cirus, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Keri Hilson, Natasha Bedingfield, Pitbull and Adam Lambert among others.

 Along with the performances, the biggest moments of the night were those that featured the new generation of divas paying homage to those who inspired them such as Whitney Houston and Donna Summer as well as the still successfull Madonna and Debbie Harry.

Did you watch?

First Listen: Celebrate - Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks

 Before we lost Whitney Houston, she completed a new film called "Sparkle" with fellow artist Jordin Sparks.

 Now fans can finally get to listen to Celebrate, one of the last songs Houston recorded as a duet with Sparks and produced by R. Kelly for the soundtrack of the film.

 Even though her voice doesn´t shine like it used to, it is always a pleasure to be able to listen to the legend that Whitney is for one last time.

 Check out Celebrate above!

Janet Jackson Comments on Whitney Houston

 Janet Jackson recenty taped a one-hour interview with Anderson Cooper and took the chance to speak on the tragic death of fellow artist Whitney Houston.

 Having gone through a similar situation with the passing of her brother Michael Jackson, Janet spoke about the fond memories she shared with Houston and what advice she would give to Whitney´s daughter, Bobbi Kristina.

 Check out the clip below!

 Be sure to check out the full interview on Monday, February 20.

Whitney Houston Dies

 It´s a very sad day for music. Legendary singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.

 According to Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen the singer´s body was found inside a bathtub and was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton.

 The police stated that there were "no obvious signs of foul play and no obvious signs of a cause of death".

Police said in a statement:

 "They initiated CPR, but were unable to revive her. At approximately 3:55 p.m. Whitney Houston, age 48 was pronounced dead at the scene.Whitney Houston was positively identified at the scene by members of her entourage which included friends, co-workers and family. Ms. Houston's daughter and mother were notified of her death."

 

 Two days before the singer was seen at a party for the Grammy Awards event at Tru Hollywood Nightclub in Hollywood, and appeared to be in bad shape (see picture below).

 Just one night before Whitney passed, she performed Jesus Loves Me for the last time at the Kelly Price & Friends concert gala. You can check out a clip below.

 Houston was expected to perform at a Gala for Clive Davis on Saturday, the same day she died. The Gala took place as scheduled and Davis dedicated the evening to her asking for a moment of silence as a photo of the singer appeared on the screen.

Whitney´s ex-husband Bobby Brown broke down during a performance where he remembered the woman he was married to for 14 years saying:  "I would like to say, 'I love you Whitney.' The hardest thing for me to do is come on this stage."

Celebrities all over the world are still reacting to the premature loss of Whitney Houston.

Aretha Franklin said in a statement: "I just can't talk about it now. It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen."

 Bette Midler: 'Little by little these deaths kill the best part of each of us, the awe and joy we feel when we hear a gift that can only come from God.'

Mariah Carey: 'Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend,  the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.'

Here at Radio Pop  Action! we would like to give our condolences to Whitney´s family and specially to her fans at this moment of grief.

Rest in peace Whitney Houston, there will never be another one like you.