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Saturday, February 11, 2012 Posted by: CL CONTRIBUTORS

BREAKING NEWS: WHITNEY HOUSTON PASSES AWAY AT 48

Singer, actress and most awarded female act of all time Whitney Houston died Saturday (February 11) at the age of 48, publicist Kristen Foster revealed to the Associated Press. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PST at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and her cause of death is under investigation.

This disturbing news comes just hours before mentor Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammy party, in which Houston was much involved. Just yesterday, the star was mentioned as a possible judge on X Factor. Earlier this week, Whitney took the stage at Tru Hollywood for Kelly Price’s “Kelly Price & Friends Unplugged: For the Love of R&B GRAMMY Party”.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Whitney’s family and friends, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated with new information as it becomes available.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012 Posted by: J. Dakar

NEWS/VIDEO: NYC SOUL TRAIN FLASH MOB HONORS DON CORNELIUS + LATEST UPDATE

On Saturday (February 4), hundreds of fans hit New York’s Times Square and recreated Soul Train lines in a flash mob to honor the show’s creator Don Cornelius, who committed suicide last Wednesday.

Tony Cornelius received a call from his dad at 3 a.m. “That phone call was just a, ‘I’m not feeling well, I don’t think I’m gonna be here long’”, Tony said in media interviews. “During that call, it was a call of urgency and I came to his home immediately.” He found his dad with a gunshot wound to the head and called 911. Don Cornelius was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Tony stated that his father had been “very unhappy” about things in his life and suffered from “a sadness”: “You hope they can snap out of it because they always have. … It’s a sadness that you never believe is as big as it is.”

While law enforcement officials believe Cornelius killed himself, the investigation continues until the coroner’s office issues a cause of death. According to reports, its ruling may come any day now. Following news of Cornelius’s death, Soul Train Holdings CEO Kenard Gibbs and Chairman Earvin “Magic” Johnson issued official statements. Read them and see photos from Saturday’s flash mob below.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Posted by: CL CONTRIBUTORS

NEWS: ‘SOUL TRAIN’ CREATOR DON CORNELIUS HAS DIED IN AN APPARENT SUICIDE AT 75

Don Cornelius poses at Millennium Park on September 5, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

Don Cornelius, the creator of Soul Train, was found dead at his home early Wednesday morning. According to reports, law enforcement officials arrived at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, around 4 a.m. and found him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Born in Chicago, Cornelius developed Soul Train after recognizing the need for a television program dedicated to soul music. Premiering in October 1971, the show helped offer great exposure for black artists and Cornelius served as its host until 1993. It continued to run until 2006 and is the longest continuously running syndication program in television history.

It is undeniable that Don’s vision and desire to feature minorities in a positive light has influenced urban/pop culture today. From the famous Soul Train line to it’s weekly special musical guests, every black household couldn’t wait to watch their Saturday dose of the Soul Train.

Peep a few clips below of the smooth-talking television host throughout the years. You’ll also find the clips of Questlove & Kelly Rowland talking about Don Cornelius and the popular show. Also, the full 90-minute documentary of VH1′s Rock Doc’s Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America.

While Cornelius’s death investigation is underway, TMZ reports that he had suffered a stroke and had brain surgery in recent years. Stay tuned for updates as they become available. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fans.

“And as always in parting, we wish you love, peace… and SOUL!”

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Monday, January 30, 2012 Posted by: ANGEL

NEWS/VIDEO: ETTA JAMES’ FUNERAL HELD IN CALIFORNIA + CHRISTINA AGUILERA SINGS “AT LAST”

The funeral for the legendary soul and jazz singer Etta James was held over the weekend in California. The 73 year-old died last week after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and leukemia (READ MORE). Pictured below is her son Dante James, singers Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera and activist Al Sharpton.

Christina sang the classic Etta song “At Last” during the service and you can check that out below.

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