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Bobby Brown Leaves Funeral After 20 Minutes Over Seating Dispute

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Earlier reports stated that former husband Bobby Brown was unwanted at Whitney’s funeral. However Bobby said that was false and did arrive to the funeral as planned. However Bobby misunderstood or flat out did not care about how many invites he had. Just 20 minutes after Bobby arrived you can see him depart with his nine person entourage after getting into an argument with family members at the funeral.  Bobby walked up and touched the casket then walked to the back of the church. Allegedly he had a seat up near his daughter but the rest of his entourage would have to make other arrangements. Along Bobby’s side was also his son Landon and other friends and family members.  Reports are saying the family did not want Brown to even attend the funeral siting he was one of the main reasons Whitney had her untimely passing.  However after Rev. Al Sharpton stepped in and tried to calm the situation down Bobby was frustrated and departed the church (as seen in video below caught by TMZ).  And before stepping back in the church Rev. Al tweeted “spoke with Bobby Brown, trying to calm him down and not distract from the services. Today is a day about Whitney!” 1.1024958#ixzz1mlX3Pj2y

Bobby Brown Leaves Funeral After 20 Minutes Over Seating Dispute

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Program

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Here is a sneak peak of the program of Whitney’s Celebration of Life Ceremony.

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Program

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Program

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Here is a sneak peak of the program of Whitney’s Celebration of Life Ceremony.

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Program

Whitney Houston’s Funeral Program

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Does Bobbi Kristina Need Rehab???

Poor Bobbi Kris … According to TMZ reports : Whitney Houston’s family wants Bobbi Kristina to enter a live-in rehab facility ASAP — but sources tell TMZ, they’re holding off on telling her until after Whitney’s funeral today. According to sources connected with the family, Bobbi has struggled with substance abuse issues for the last three or four years — and the family wants her to seek out professional help at a 60-day live-in treatment facility before her problems get worse. We’re told the family is aware Whitney fell off the wagon in the weeks leading to her death — and they don’t want the same fate to befall her daughter. But they’re not putting pressure on her to enter rehab right away — they want to give her time to grieve during and immediately after her mother’s funeral today. Attempts to reach Bobbi directly were unsuccessful. So far, it’s unclear if Bobbi plans to heed her family’s advice. We hope that Bobbi Kristina is okay and accepts the help if she needs it. We pray she’s able to survive these tough times and can be strong enough to overcome her struggles. More On Bossip! Whitney Houston’s New Jersey Home, Where She Married Bobby Brown, Up For Sale: Take A Peek Inside [Photos] Strange Feelings: The Most Random Celebrity Crushes That Make Us Scratch Our Heads Represent! A History Of Beautiful Women Of Color That Graced Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issues Guess Which Love & Hip-Hop Badazz Brawlin’ Banger Got The Boot At A Fashion Week Show In New York???

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Report: Rehab on the Way for Bobbi Kristina?

Bobbi Kristina Brown will attend her mother’s funeral today in Newark, New Jersey. But sources say her future beyond this memorial is unclear. Insiders tell TMZ that many members of Whitney Houston’s family are pushing for the 18-year old – who was hospitalized twice in the hours following the artist’s passing last weekend – to enter a rehab program… but are waiting until after the funeral to express this hope to Bobbi. A scene outside of Whitney Houston’s funeral. Brown has reportedly battled her own substance abuse problems in the past, as she was supposedly caught snorting cocaine last year. The family wants to learn from the tragedy of her mother, allegedly, and convince the teenager to seek help before it’s too late. But they also want her to properly mourn the parent to whom she was so close first. It’s a complicated situation and we can all just hope Bobbi Kristina comes out of it okay.

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THG Week in Review: February 12-18, 2012

Welcome to THG’s Week in Review! Below, our staff looks back at the stories, stars and scandals that made the last seven days some of the craziest ALL YEAR. If you don’t already, you can FOLLOW THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 news. Every day, week and year, let us be your celebrity gossip source! Now, a rundown of the week that was at The Hollywood Gossip : Legendary singer Whitney Houston passed away last Saturday at age 48. Her death was likely caused by prescription drugs ; OD’ing accidentally. Houston’s family sought to keep Bobby Brown away from her funeral. Daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown is experiencing her own health woes. Naturally, Nancy Grace stirred up controversy with her take on this. Jennifer Hudson’s tribute was a Grammy Awards highlight (below). Jennifer Hudson – I Will Always Love You (Tribute to Whitney Houston) Chris Brown’s appearance at the event sparked major criticism of the show. He then made it worse by telling the haters off on Twitter. Typical C-Brown. Rihanna and Chris are said to be collaborating on a new song … incredibly. Adele’s Grammy performance stole the show (as did she, with six awards). Nicki Minaj’s Grammy performance (below) was certainly eye-opening. Nicki Minaj – “Roman Holiday” (2012 Grammy Performance) The Bachelor spoilers hint at a season finale that’s sure to be controversial. New (and gaunt-looking) Macaulay Culkin photos have raised eyebrows. Beyonce and Jay-Z shared the first Blue Ivy Carter photos . Kate Upton graced the cover of SI’s swimsuit issue. Crazy times on Jersey Shore as always. Breaking Dawn Part 2: Sneak Peek! A sneak peek of Breaking Dawn Part II was released on Part I’s DVD (above). The season finale of Teen Mom 2 was eye-opening and heartbreaking. Hugh Hefner’s son Marston Hefner allegedly attacked his girlfriend. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant may be getting back together. The Duggar family is still hoping for baby #20 . Jeremy Lin Game-Winner Versus Toronto Jeremy Lin (above) is just taking over the worlds of sports and pop culture. Linsanity is out of control … even more so than Lindsanity or Palinsanity! Samuel L. Jackson admitted that he voted for Obama based on race alone. Lil Wayne made it sound like he got engaged , but apparently he did not. Google named this video (below) the funniest ever. Not sure about that. Funniest Video of All Time? What was the highlight of the week for you? Did we leave anything out?

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Whitney Houston Funeral Live Stream: Watch, Mourn Now

Family and close friends are currently gathered inside New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, paying their final respects to Whitney Houston. Those in attendance include Kevin Costner, Aretha Franklin (who will NOT be singing, after all, due an illness), Stevie Wonder, (who WILL be singing) Revs. Jessie Jackson and Clive Davis and many more. The Associated Press is live streaming the event, which we’ve posted below. Say your final goodbye to Houston by watching the festivities now: Whitney Houston Funeral Live Stream

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Whitney Houston’s Funeral: Watch It Here

Fans line streets near New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, where funeral service is under way today. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Raynold D. Fabre-Jeune Whitney Houston Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images NEWARK, New Jersey — With her music, Whitney Houston brought joy to the lives of her family, friends and fans, so it is only right that exactly one week after her death, on the day of her funeral, all the love Whitney gave is given right back. Live video by Ustream Fans lined the streets of Newark, New Jersey, in hopes of getting as close as they could to the New Hope Baptist Church, where the funeral for Houston, who was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel on February 11, is being held. It is the same church the pop diva grew up attending and where she built a loving fanbase even as a youngster with her powerful church choir vocals. “Everybody, I want them to know that God sent us an angel, and now his angel has gone back home to rest and sing in heaven,” Patricia Copeland Williams, a Houston family friend, told MTV News on Friday upon leaving the pop star’s wake at New Hope Baptist. “We will always love her and we’ll always remember, and we’re never going to forgot Cissy, the woman that birthed her.” The Houston funeral is a private affair and only invited guests are allowed into the church and the surrounding city blocks. Before the ceremony, fans gathered outside of police barricades on the corner of Orange and Nesbitt streets, about four blocks from the church, singing Houston’s hits including “Greatest Love of All” and “I Will Always Love You.” Media outlets lined the block on the corner of Lock Street and Essex Avenue, but without an invite, that was about as close as anybody would get. Musical luminaries and close friends Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder and CeCe Winans are all expected to attend. Kevin Costner, who starred with Houston in the 1992 hit film “The Bodyguard” and ex-husband Bobby Brown are also among the expected attendees. Aretha Franklin, who is Whitney’s close family friend, had been scheduled to sing “I Will Always Love You” at the service but canceled due to illness, according to CNN . Franklin performed in Whitney’s honor Friday night at Radio City Music Hall. Stay with MTVNews.com all day Saturday for continuing coverage of Whitney Houston’s funeral services. Related Videos Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words Related Photos Whitney Houston: A Life In Photos Related Artists Whitney Houston

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