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Read What Whitney Houston’s Mom Wrote to Her Daughter

Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, admitted to having a premonition that Whitney would not live a long life.  That's one of the insights  found in an emotional letter Cissy Houston wrote...

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Adele Sells 730,000 Copies of ’21′ Following Her 2012 Grammy Wins

Believe it or not, there are still some members of the American public who don’t own Adele‘s ’21′ album. However, that pool is a lot smaller than it used to be, after nearly three-quarters of a million people purchased the record last week, giving ’21′ by far its biggest sales week yet.

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Who Will Win Big at This Year’s Academy Awards? Let Your Voice Be Heard

The Academy Awards are slated for Sunday evening. While you can catch the live broadcast on ABC at 7 p.m. ET, there’s no reason you can’t get into the spirit of Hollywood’s biggest night now.

Here’s a look at this year’s nominees in the major categories. Let your voice be heard and tell us who you think will win!


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Whitney Houston Funeral Footage Sold to Benefit Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston may have had one of the most recognizable voices in pop music, which brought her great success, fame and fortune. Apparently, the singer’s financial resources may have dwindled down to almost nothing, since her family sold footage of her celebrity-attended funeral to a variety of global media outlets.

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Atlantic City’s Steel Pier to Receive $6.1-Million Loan

Atlantic City’s Steel Pier has received final approval for a $6.1 million loan from the state agency tasked with turning around the seaside resort.

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An Update on 3 Year-Old Cancer Patient Danny & A Thank You From His Dad

I promised I would keep you updated on the health of Danny Feltwell, the 3 year-old Margate boy suffering from a form of childhood cancer.  I know many Lite Rock listeners rallied to help during January's "A Day for Danny" benefit, and I will continue to provide occasional progress  reports on Danny.
Below you will see a letter...

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Adele Gives the Finger at 2012 BRIT Awards

Move over, M.I.A. You’re not the only one who can give a one-finger salute at a major music event. Fresh off the aforementioned rapper’s bird-flipping incident during the 2012 Super Bowl Halftime, British diva Adele did the same at the BRIT Awards this evening (Feb. 21.) But while M.I.A.’s gesture seemed immature, out of place and a foolish attempt to grab a headline, Adele was merely reacting to being cut off when making her acceptance speech.

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Aretha Franklin Performs Moving Tributes to Goddaughter Whitney Houston

While Aretha Franklin was too ill to attend goddaughter Whitney Houston‘s funeral, she did perform two moving tributes to the fallen singer at Radio City Music Hall.

“This honors one of the greatest singers that ever stood in front of a microphone,” Franklin said, even her speaking voice musical in its lilt. “I’m speaking of none other than Whitney Elizabeth Houston.”

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What Is New Jersey’s Best Beach?

Voting starts on Tuesday for the annual contest to name the 10 best beaches in New Jersey.

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Gas Prices Are Highest Ever For Winter

Gasoline prices have never been higher this time of the year as crude oil prices reach a nine-month high.

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