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Drowning killed Houston but drugs took high toll
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drugs took many things from Whitney Houston — her pristine voice, clean image and her career — and coroner's officials revealed Thursday that cocaine also played a role in the Grammy winner's death in the bathtub of a luxury hotel nearly six weeks ago.
Houston drowned accidentally at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, and autopsy results revealed heart disease and her recent and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors.
The results ended weeks of speculation about what killed the singer-actress at age 48 on the eve of the Grammy Awards and a planned comeback. Instead, Houston now joins the long list of entertainers who have died early with drugs at least partly to blame.
Coroner's officials did not reveal how much cocaine was found in Houston's system, but said there were signs of recent and chronic use. It was unclear whether she suffered a heart attack before drowning, Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said.
"We are saddened to learn of the toxicology results, although we are glad to now have closure," Patricia Houston, the singer's sister-in-law and manager, said in a statement.

Houston's death the night before the Grammys altered the awards ceremony and brought back immediate memories of the singer in her better days, belting out hits and starring in the feature films such as "The Bodyguard" and "Waiting to Exhale." Years later, Houston's drug use had robbed her of her ability to hit high notes and left her once clean image tarnished.
"The biggest devil is me. I'm either my best friend or my worst enemy," Houston told ABC's Diane Sawyer in an infamous 2002 television interview with then-husband Bobby Brown by her side.
In 2009, after she had divorced Brown, she told Oprah Winfrey that her cocaine and marijuana use took over her life. Both drugs were found in Houston's system after she died, though the marijuana and several other prescription drugs played no role in her death, coroner's officials said.
"I had so much money and so much access to what I wanted," Houston told Winfrey. "I didn't think about the singing part anymore. I was looking for my young womanhood."
Houston's planned comeback after that interview didn't pan out, but she was taking another shot this year with her appearance in a remake of the film "Sparkle."

She stars as the mother of a family of girls who form a singing group and struggle with fame and addiction. She also sang for the film, delivering a soulful rendition of the gospel hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow."
It is unclear what impact, if any, the autopsy results will have on the film, although untimely death has not been an impediment to the posthumous releases of other actors and entertainers. Heath Ledger's performance in "The Dark Knight" helped propel the film to blockbuster status and earned the actor a posthumous Oscar. He died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in January 2008, months before the film's release.
More recently, Amy Winehouse's duet "Body and Soul" with Tony Bennett earned them a Grammy Award, months after the singer died unexpectedly in London. An inquest determined she died from an accidental alcohol overdose.
A spokesman for Sony Pictures did not return an email message Thursday seeking comment on whether Houston's autopsy results would alter marketing of "Sparkle."
It will be a couple weeks before the exact amount of cocaine in Houston's system is released, officials said.
The drug has been known to cause damage to the heart and could have cause Houston's death, said Dr. Michael Fishbein, professor of pathology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He had no role in the investigation.
He said a likely scenario was that Houston's cocaine use interfered with the normal function of her heart.

"There's no reason to drown in a bathtub unless you're incapacitated," Fishbein said.
Houston's friend and collaborators said after her death that they didn't believe she was still abusing drugs, and she described as being a complete professional on the "Sparkle" set.
Houston, a sensation from her first, eponymous album in 1985, was one of the world's best-selling artists from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s, turning out such hits as "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," ''How Will I Know," ''The Greatest Love of All" and "I Will Always Love You."
She was buried last month in a New Jersey cemetery next to her father after an emotional four-hour funeral service that was attended by friends, family and superstars such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Roberta Flack. 

Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti Preps "In Love with a White Girl" Music Video




Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and Memphis rapper Yo Gotti are creating the video to their new single, 'In Love With A White Girl' in ATL.

The song seems to be causing a disturbance, stirring up some negative emotions from black women.

One person commented on how Gucci allegedly threw a black woman out of a moving vehicle and no one had a comment, but now claims there's a song about a 'white girl' and everybody's interested.

A radio talk show host in Atlanta claims to have done a show about the song.

Gucci said several mad black women called in, but says he doesn't understand the big fuss, it's just a visual metaphor.

Watch the behind the scenes video Gucci Mane ft Yo Gotti "In Love with a White Girl".








DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia Launches BBQ Rub, Seasoning 



D.J. Paul, of the academy award winning Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia, has launched his own brand of BBQ rub and seasoning.



In the commercial for DJ Paul's BBQ Rub Seasoning, Paul's definitely being flavorful wearing a shirt that says,"I love having sex," while he tells us why we should choose his new seasoning.

With a combination of eleven different spices and herbs, it is said to be the best flavor for your meat.

The small bottle captures years of smoky secrets that will save you preparation time in the kitchen.

Also keep your eyes peeled for the 'smoked out' D.J. Paul BBQ Sauce coming soon.


Rihanna in Armani Jeans


Photo of Rihanna within Armani Jeans has been uncovered. An entirely unrecognizable Rihanna appearing as you’re watching aim simply by Steven Meisel, the professional photographer who was simply chosen through the Italian fashion manufacturer to present the actual leaders of the cult brand name for next autumn-winter 2011/2012.

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The particular singer has evolved much appears to pose of these pictures, therefore it’s difficult to think that she herself will be the central figure of the very first image introduced from the Italian trend residence.Rihanna would certainly turn out to be ambassador of favor brand Giorgio Armani.



Kim Kardashian without Makeup


Kim Kardashian is regarded as just about the most attractive celebrities and she always steps out on the actual reddish floor covering looking amazing. To help keep the girl gorgeous appear, Kim has large lashes as well as large head of hair. The lady also would wear plenty of make-up but about a few instances, she had already been spotted without the. Despite Kim Kardashian with out make-up the lady still appears remarkable and some folks prefer the organic look.

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Her life is now very frantic during the last few months due to the fact she has been shooting the girl present as well as spending time to visit the woman’s boyfriend Kris Humphries who is based in Nj. She has recently been vacationing between The Big Apple and also New Jersey and also this indicates there are other the possiblility to observe the girl with out with out make-up.

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On one from the when Kim continues to be spotted without having make-up, she had been operating several chores. When she actually is spotted with out make-up she is typically in a few work out products which can make the girl organic appear suitable. Kim does not appear to just like the pictures used when she has simply no make-up specially when she actually is caught unawares.

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Kim Kardashian is known for the girl smoky eye and also bronzer which is nearly rejuvenating to see her with out make-up. The reality star in addition has presented regarding photos without make-up in your life & Life-style journal. Numerous celebrities are usually appearing regarding photos without make-up as well as Kim is apparently adopting this particular fresh pattern. The particular shoot has been supposed to inspire other people to step out without having make-up. There is a few critique regarding the girl photos within the newspaper with a few folks proclaiming which they still seemed picture shopped.

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Kim Kardashian has natural splendor and also make-up simply helps you to enhance the woman’s features. Based on Kim, make-up is much enjoyable however it is a great accent consequently people needs to be confident with their looks when they have been make-up about or not.

Kim Kardashian Shopping Beverly Hills

In the pictures used regarding Kim Kardashian without make-up, it really is clear that they offers a few dark circles below the girl eyes which may be the reason the lady uses a lot of make-up. The great smoky vision and dark attention ship usually ensure it is not possible to see virtually any dark circles. Aside from the dark sectors, getting Kim Kardashian without having makeup, the lady still looks gorgeous.

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She’s been observed without having make-up when she is moving out of the gym which is expected since you usually do not assume her to be just about all glammed up as the lady computes. Based on a few, she retains a few make-up onto it simply seems to be natural because she doesn’t need the great smoky attention and also artificial eye-lashes. In a few simply no make-up photos, Kim Kardashian generally seems to have some lip-gloss, cover-up, basis and dry and the simply variation together with her red-colored carpeting appear is that it is minimized.

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In some of the images, the woman’s brows seem they have been filled in plus a tiny lip gloss and also mascara can be viewed. This means that your woman by no means actually measures out without having make-up.

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Where would Kim Kardashian result from? It actually doesn’t matter… she actually is known for the woman’s appearance as well as large bottom. In today’s culture it doesn’t make a difference who you are or even what you do, but alternatively the way you take hold of the world of popularity. Bear in mind Paris Hilton and also Nicole Richie… equally merely well-known for being famous! Exactly what a insane idea!

It doesn’t issue your purpose in well-known, but once you are, you might be fortunate enough to possess swarms regarding press photographers pursuing a person low cease. Once that takes place, you have a excellent potential for becoming caught without makeup on. Having said that, there will always be an endless availability of images of superstars without makeup moving the internet. Revealing the different side associated with Celebrities that you by no means see.






Rumors have swirled in the past few weeks surrounding Beyonce's pregnancy and whether or not the Houston native officially gave birth to her bundle of joy. Paparazzi shots of the '4' creator out and about in New York City earlier this week proved she was still very much with a pregnant belly. However, the NY Daily News reports that the singer, accompanied by her husband Jay-Z, checked into a hospital in the Big Apple Friday (Jan. 6), renting out an entire floor so they could welcome their new baby with some privacy.

The newspaper reveals that a staff member from the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City -- located on 77th St. and Park Ave. -- said Beyonce checked in under the pseudonym "Ingrid Jackson," obviously to keep away pesky paparazzi and fans. The former Destiny's Child frontwoman is reportedly being kept on the fourth floor, which she rented for $1.3 million to keep her delivery a secret.

Apparently security has been on high alert in the area, patrolling the grounds outside the Upper East Side hospital. Employees have also been asked to hand over cell phones during their shifts to prevent information leaking out about Beyonce's labor details. Security cameras in the building are allegedly covered in tape as a precaution to keep images from getting out to the public.

Last week, the 'Love on Top' songstress was in the news for reportedly checking into St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital to give birth. Once photos of the pop superstar made rounds throughout the Internet this week, it was apparent she and Hov hadn't welcomed their newborn yet.

The BoomBox will have details on Beyonce's birth as they emerge.

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