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Whitney Houston bows after performing ''I Didn't Know My Own Strength'' at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California

Award-winning singer Whitney Houston dies at age 48

Singer and actress Whitney Houston, a winner of six Grammy Awards including record of the year for I Will Always Love You and album of the year for The Bodyguard, has died at age 48, a spokeswoman for the singer said.

Jeremy Lin New York Knicks: 10 Things to Know

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Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks' newest star, has exploded into the national spotlight, scoring 20 or more points in each of his first four starts for the team, including a stunning 38 points Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Here's 10 things to know about the Knicks' great hope.
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Jeremy Lin: Year of the Dragon

Lin has single-handedly revitalized what was once a moribund season for the Knicks and may be breathing new life to the NBA as a whole
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Jeremy Lin Drives Knicks Ticket Prices, Demand Sky-High in 'Linsanity'

The definition of Linsanity: a 23 percent rise in average ticket price, a 36 percent ratings increase and a furious rush for new merchandise. That's the effect of blossoming New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, who has burst into the NBA limelight over the past three games and impressed nearly everyone with even a casual interest in the NBA -- Kobe Bryant being, perhaps, the only exception.
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Bank of America Declares Living Customer Dead

Bank of America has been reporting Arthur Livingston, of South Carolina, as dead to the three major credit agencies since May 2009. Although he is very much alive, the regional manager of a chemical company's credit report reads, File not scored because subject is deceased.
Singer Chris Brown performs a medley of songs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles

Chris Brown to Perform at Grammys Under 'Watchful Eye' of Probation Officer

Almost three years ago, singer Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna so badly that she couldn't perform at the Grammy awards. On Sunday, Brown is set to give his own performance at the Grammys, but regardless of his good behavior a judge ruled that he would continue serving his five-year probation sentence.
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Suge Knight’s Criminal Record: A History of Drugs, Violence and Traffic Violations

Suge Knight, forty-six-year-old rap kingpin, has a criminal record goes back over twenty years, running the gamut of illegal possession of weapons and controlled substances, assault charges, breaking parole and, of course, traffic violations. Of note is his long affiliation with the Mob Piru gang (allied with the Bloods) that has its origins in Compton, Calif.
New York Knicks Trade Rumors: Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Staying with the Magic?

The Dwight Howard trade rumors continue to swirl as fans, coaches, owners and players eagerly await news about where the big man is headed. We've heard he may be headed to the Nets, Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, or even sticking with the Magic. But where will he ultimately end up?
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Grammy spotlight shines on Adele

The Grammys in recent years have targeted young audiences even as older acts won key awards to the surprise of some music fans, but this Sunday's honors will shine its spotlight on Adele, whose popularity crosses all age boundaries.
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Convicted Madonna stalker sought by police

A man who was convicted of stalking and threatening pop star Madonna in the 1990s walked away unnoticed from the California mental health facility where he was being held and remains at large, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.

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