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NEWS ROUNDUP: BOBBI KRISTINA HOSPITALIZED / BOBBY BROWN RELEASES STATEMENT + MORE WHITNEY NEWS

Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina pictured above on February 9th 2012 during Kelly Price’s pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles.

According to reports, Whitney Houston’s only child, Bobbi Kristina Brown was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning and is being treated for anxiety. CBS and TMZ are reporting that this is the second time she has been in the hospital since she finding out about the death of her mother and she had a complete breakdown after hearing the news.

The 18 year-old was denied access to see her mother, because police officers were investigating the scene. Whitney Houston’s body was removed from the hotel early Sunday morning and shortly after, Bobbi was seen being taken away on a stretcher to the hospital (MORE INFO).

BOBBY BROWN RELEASES OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Bobby Brown, the ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston and father of Bobbi Kristina, released a statement on Sunday afternoon asking for privacy at this time.

Bobby performed Saturday night in Mississippi with the group New Edition and was visible upset on stage. He missed the first number and had to get help from the crowd during the rest of his set. Check out his official statement below:

“I am deeply saddened at the passing of my ex-wife, Whitney Houston. At this time, we ask for privacy, especially for my daughter, Bobbi- Kristina. I appreciate all of the condolences that have been directed towards my family and I at this most difficult time.”

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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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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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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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