GLEE actress Amber Riley hit up Las Vegas for her 26th birthday celebration at the Tabu Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino (February 18). The singer blew out her birthday candles in front of family and friends like Precious’ star, Gabourey Sidibe.
You can catch Amber on FOX’s Glee every Tuesday at 8pm EST. Check out her beautiful cover of Whitney’s “I Will Always Love You” from the show’s Valentine’s Day episode here. More pics from her birthday party below.
It what would prove to be a mere coincidence, the Valentine’s Day episode of FOX’S hit show GLEE features singer/actress Amber Riley (who plays Mercedes Jones) singing the Whitney Houston song, “I Will Always Love You.” This episode aired on the heels of the tragic death of the music icon this past weekend in Beverly Hills.
We happened to speak to Amber Tuesday night via Twitter, where she had this 
to say about recording the song and being influenced by Whitney Houston.
“I Will Always Love You” was a song I didn’t even want to touch. They ['GLEE' Producers] have been asking me to sing it since Season One. It was vocally challenging of course but that song is just sacred to me. Whitney Houston was one of music’s angels. I admired, loved, and looked up to her. Her music made me feel like I knew her, like we were close. There will never be another Whitney and no one will ever take her place.
Check out the episode clip below.. Continue
We’re right in the midst of awards season, and next up on the road to the Oscars was the 2012 Screen Actor’s Guild Awards. The Help scored big, taking home wins for Outstanding Performance by a Cast, Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer, and Best Actress Viola Davis.
Octavia continued to be an unofficial brand ambassador for Tadashi Shoji, following up her lavender Golden Globes gown with another creation from the Los Angeles-based fashion house. This time she opted for a grey dress that featured a beaded top, and draped skirt.
Viola literally glowed in a white and gold custom gown from Marchesa. The strapless silk chiffon dress featured gold embroidery across the waist and bust. To complete her look, her hair was styled in large, loose curls.
Actresses Viola Davis accepts for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role’ and Octavia Spencer accepts her award for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role’ at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday (January 29) in Los Angeles, California.
‘The Help’ also won ‘Best Cast in a Motion Picture’ during the ceremony, which included legendary actress Cicely Tyson. Check out all the attendees below!
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