Guardian Music — Born into something approaching soul music royalty, Whitney Houston had a dazzling voice and a troubled personal lifeAt the outset of her record-breaking career, Whitney Houston did not seem like the kind of artist whose life would end prematurely in... more info

Guardian Music — Whitney Houston, who died on Saturday, was the inverse of today's young female singersFor little girls in the 1980s and 1990s, Whitney Elizabeth Houston was everything. Her big hair, the seemingly heartfelt lyrics, her skinny little knees in a denim ... more info

Spinner.com — Kevin Mazur, Getty Images UPDATE: CNN reports that Ray J, who was once involved in a relationship with Whitney Houston, found her dead body in a room at the Beverly Hilton hotel. However, Fox TV celebrity journalist Flo Anthony says Houston's b... more info

Dlisted — The Associated Press is reporting that Whitney Houston has joined Amy Winehouse in Heaven's ultimate girl group in the sky. Whitney's rep confirms that she passed away this afternoon, but didn't give anymore details. I will write more ... more info

Guardian Music — One of the most celebrated female singers of all time until her image as America's sweetheart was ravaged by drug useFew pop singers have been gifted with a voice as glorious as Whitney Houston's, and even fewer have treated their talent with the fru... more info

Stereogum — Whitney Houston, one of the biggest pop stars of the ’80s and ’90s, has died, as ABC News reports. The cause and location of her death haven’t been reported yet. She was 48, which is just impossibly sad. Houston comes from a musical family; mot... more info

Guardian Music — Publicist confirms death of troubled soul singer, one of the world's best-selling artists at her peak in the 80s and 90sAmerican soul singer and actress Whitney Houston, one of the most decorated female artists of all time, has died aged 48.Her publi... more info

ContactMusic — Singing legend Dionne Warwick is set to be honoured for her career achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony in Germany on Saturday 04Feb12 The Walk On By hitmaker will receive the top trophy at the Golden Camera event in Berlin while Dutch jazz ... more info

Popdose — We’ve got some familiar names to review this week. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles return, as of course we’ve got another chart triumph for the team of Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, and Hal David. And let’s welcome the Bee Gees to AM Gold. A... more info

Guardian Music — The Life of an Icon has many poignant moments, but film-maker seems preoccupied with proving his friend was 100% straightAt times it's hard to know who the icon is in The Life of an Icon – Michael Jackson or David Gest, the impresario famously marr... more info