We all loved her dynamic, powerhouse voice. So many have tried to emulate her, but none have come close to being as phenomenal as Whitney Houston. While winning music awards her chart topping hit songs like “How Will I Know” and “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” the late legendary singer took on modeling and worked her acting skills, playing lead roles in films like The Body Guard and Waiting to Exhale.

Despite battling the highs and lows of her life over the years, Houston managed to make a positive comeback to music and film. Although she has moved on in body and spirit, her music will live on for generations to come. Below are some compiled music videos & performances from Whitney’s 35-year career in the music industry. Rest in perfect peace, Whitney.

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.

On Thursday night, Mary J. Blige hit the stage at Hollywood’s Avalon Nightclub for the (BELVEDERE) RED pre-Grammy event in California (February 9). The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s performed many of her hit singles like “No More Drama,” “You Bring Me Joy” and a rendition of U2′s Bono’s single, “One” all of which were streamed live online. A slew of celebrities came out to attend the event and support the cause including Sheila E., Forest Whitaker, Kim Porter, Quddus, Paris Hilton, Tamar & Vincent and Kelis.

Each year, in effort to fight the AIDS/HIV epidemic, music & Belvedere Red join forces to fight for an AIDS free generation of newborns by the year 2015. Belvedere Red holds its commitment to fighting AIDS/HIV in Africa. To learn more about upcoming events and how you can join the HIV/AID movement, visit the official Belvedere Facebook Page.

Check out the video below which includes red carpet arrivals, interviews and Mary J. Blige’s exclusive performance.

Jaila Simms was the winner of Diddy and MTV’s Making His Band, the show where Diddy was putting together a band to go on tour for Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris album. And even though he didn’t end up taking the winners on the road with him, that hasn’t stopped Jaila from moving to LA to pursue her music career.

The free digital album, TransSex & the Emerald City, hosted by famed R&B songstress Faith Evans is a mixture of remixes and original material from the transgendered singer, who is not shy about her past and where she came from.

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On Friday (February 10), new parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z shared photos of their newborn daughter, Blue Ivy, via their sites, Beyoncé Online and Life + Times, as well as a Tumblr dedicated to the bundle of joy which included the following note. Check out more photos of Blue Ivy in the gallery below.

Essence Magazine, Lincoln and My Black is Beautiful teamed up for this year’s 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Music event at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, California ( February 8 ). Singer Kelly Rowland and music industry veteran Sylvia Rhone were honored last night for their career accomplishments and influence in the music industry.

The red-carpeted GRAMMY Week reception included guest appearances by other celebrities like Jeanette Jenkins, Michelle Williams, Melanie Amaro, Ne-Yo, Melody Thornton, Letoya Luckett and Regina King. The legendary MC Lyte hit the stage to DJ, while Kelly Rowland performed some of her best hits and reunited with Eve for their 2007 single, “Like This”.

Rhone & Rowland were also chauffeured to the red carpet in Lincoln’s latest luxury car, the 2012 Lincoln MKX premium two-row utility. Check out the gallery down below to see who else stopped by to show some love.

After gracing the red carpet, honorees Kelly Rowland, Sylvia Rhone and all of their supporters took the festivities into the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, California ( February 8 ). Inside, MC Lyte, who is the President of the Los Angeles chapter of the GRAMMYs Recording Academy – showed off her DJ’ing skills and eventually introduced music veteran Sylvia Rhone. Prior to her acceptance speech, a reel was played highlighting her accomplishments and milestones while being a mover and shaker in the industry. Upon receiving her award, she thanked her mentor/colleague Doug Morris and the late Soul Train creator/host, Don Cornelius:

“I owe thanks to a lot of people for this honor. There’s one person who I wish was here. Someone who supported and inspired me, a visionary, an icon of our culture, a very, very close friend. Words cannot say how much I owe and will miss Don Cornelius.”

Kelly Rowland hit the stage next and performed snippets of songs from her Destiny’s Child days like “Independent Women (Part 1)” and “Survivor,” then sang some of her solo career singles like “Dilemma” & “When Love Takes Over.” Producer Rico Love presented her with a plaque for selling over 1 million digital downloads of the collaborated single, “Motivation.”

Check the gallery down below, as well as a video of Kelly performing “Like This” with rapper, Eve.

A while back, we made a post about a buddy group by the name of Hollyweerd (CLICK HERE). Since then, the group has disband and all members have gone on to pursue other avenues, including The Dreamer, who has now rebranded himself as Go Dreamer with his latest solo attempt, a digital album entitled Animal$ v$. Machine$.

The 10-track digital album features all original material, mostly produced and co-produced by Go Dreamer himself, with the helping hands of some friends.

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VH1′s Basketball Wives will be back for yet another season of drama and more later this month! The newest video and promo pics of the entire cast – Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O’Neal, Royce Reed, Jennifer Williams, Tami Roman and Suzie Ketcham – includes two fresh, new faces in the bunch – Kenya Bell and Kesha Nichols. Check out the superTRAILER below!

With New York Fashion Week finally kicked off, Janelle Monàe made a classy red carpet appearance at the annual amFar New York City gala at the Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday night ( February 8 ). The charity event was hosted by actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Ms. Monae hit the stage to perform a few of her songs.

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1998, the annual amfAR New York Gala has raised more than $12 million in support of the cause. To learn more about amfAR, visit their official website.