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her death on Feb. 11, 2012, Whitney Houston showed up to rehearsals for mentor Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala, a glitzy night of music and mingling that she was planning to attend. The star-studded bash — which, held the night before the awards, is always one of the hottest tickets of Grammy weekend — was taking place at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton hotel, where the singer was also staying.Houston’s longtime musical director Rickey Minor was putting the band through its paces for the event, and he noticed immediately that something was different about the woman who was like his “little sister.”“She pops into rehearsal, and we hadn’t even started, and it’s 10:30 in the morning,” Minor told The Post.

Nintendo Direct of 2022 has been and gone. Yesterday (February 9), Nintendo fans were treated to around 40 minutes of new trailers, announcements and news for the Nintendo Switch platform.

Craig David on June 2, McFly on June 3 and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell on June 5.McFly’s shows on June 10 at Gloucester Park and July 8 at Lincolnshire Showground have also been cancelled, the band have confirmed. According to a statement on McFly’s Twitter, the gigs have been scrapped due to “reasons entirely out of our control”.Craig David has also confirmed his show at Norwich’s Earlham Park won’t be going ahead, with the singer saying he’s “truly devastated”.pic.twitter.com/n72ONpe15P— Craig David (@CraigDavid) February 10, 2022Following the postponement last year, fans were told they couldn’t get refunds due to the terms and conditions of M&B Promotions’ ticketing company Simple Ticketing, preventing refunds for rescheduled gigs.M&B promotions(easyticketing) cancelled Mcfly in Lincoln and now disappeared with no form of contact! Advised to contact in the email @AskPayPal and own bank for a refund of the tickets, to then find out as it’s over 180 days since purchase of tickets that this won’t be possible— Jasmin (@Jasmin_rose30) February 8, 2022M&B Promotions was created in 2019.

Since announcing her exciting pregnancy news in late January, singer Rihanna has been showing off her blossoming baby bump every chance she can get.The 33 year old is expecting her first child with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky, also 33, after the pair got together during the pandemic, back in 2020. Now, the Umbrella hitmaker has been pictured pushing the boundaries of maternity wear as she donned a crop top with a plunging neckline that ties at the front – showing off her baby bump.

Stacey Solomon's home makeovers have her followers hooked, and in a recent update she revealed her amazing living room. The glow-up came after Stacey, 32, had her sofas blasted clean – a very satisfying event for the mum-of-four. Sharing a photo of the newly spruced up cream sofas, the Loose Women star penned: "They're still a little damp & drying out but look so fluffy & clean." Stacey, who recently said she's worried about her wedding guest list, shared that a lot of her fans had asked which cleaning machine she has.

Helen George has returned to social media after responding to the backlash she received over a recent Call the Midwife episode.MORE: Helen George looks angelic in chic collared midi dress during intimate night outTaking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the beloved period drama - looked flawless as she revealed one of the environmentally-friendly beauty products she adores - a deodorant from We Are Wild.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"I started using this a couple of months ago," she tells her followers. "I was looking to reduce my plastic waste, I'm recycling so much.

Coleen Rooney, 35, has broken her silence a day before her husband Wayne Rooney's documentary premieres on Amazon Prime Video.MORE: Wayne and Coleen Rooney's childhood homes are worlds away from their family mansionTaking to Twitter, the mother-of-four shared a picture of herself and Wayne, 36, taken at the documentary's premiere on Wednesday night, and defended her family.WATCH: Everything you need to know about Coleen - in just 60 seconds"I am who I am... He is who he is...

Carrie Underwood was over the moon to be able to confirm some amazing news on Wednesday - and she couldn't have looked happier. The star took to Instagram with a sweet video clip in which she announced she would be back performing at Stagecoach festival this year. READ: Carrie Underwood's bikini selfie is her most stylish yetCarrie looked radiant in the clip as she said: "I'm so excited to be back headlining the Mane stage for Stagecoach 2022.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story revealed "Been waiting a long time to get back to that Californian desert and I promise it'll be worth the wait."She captioned the post: "Can't wait to be back at @stagecoach!! Who's coming to the desert with us? stagecoachfestival.com."MORE: Carrie Underwood looks sensational in red hot mini skirtMORE: Carrie Underwood shares rare insight into her life as a parentNot surprisingly, her fans went wild and commented: "Yahoo! Girl you look good with your hair like that," and, "So glad to see you performing. Have a great show."A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Carrie shared a video to confirm her news Others said they were rushing to get their tickets for the country music event.Carrie has been incredibly busy lately, what with her Las Vegas Residency and juggling her sweet family too. MORE: Carrie Underwood's tasseled dress might be her most impressive look yetMORE: Carrie Underwood resembles a Greek goddess with her beautiful gown and flowing hairThe mom-of-two shares her young sons, Isaiah and Jacob, with her husband, Mike Fisher, and they live an idyllic life in Tennessee.

Wayne Rooney is one of the most successful footballers in recent history and England's all-time record goalscorer. However, while his professional life has soared his personal life has faced a fair few ups and downs. Over the years, the father of four who features in a new documentary about his life for Amazon Prime, has been involved in some scandals inevitably widely reported by the newspapers.

Perhaps the biggest pop phenomenon and marketing masterstroke since the Spice Girls' peak in the mid-nineties, t.A.T.u. had the press eating out of their hands when they launched their pop career in 2003 with the global smash All the Things She Said.

The late Bob Saget’s family have confirmed that the actor’s cause of death was trauma to the back of the head, and not a heart attack or stroke as initially suspected. The Full House star passed away suddenly last month at the age of 65, leaving his family, friends and fans devastated.

Jacqueline Jossa has denied having a heated row at The Brit Awards 2022 and instead insisted she and husband Dan Osborne had a grand time.The 29 year old, who recently launched an exclusive In The Style edit at George at Asda, looked tense while queuing up to get into the O2 Arena on Tuesday 8 February in pictures obtained by The Sun. The former EastEnders star cut a stylish figure on the red carpet as she donned a sequinned white jumpsuit with a sheer cloak that featured feathers on the shoulders, while Dan, 30, donned a black suit with a matching turtleneck for the occasion.

Emmerdale fans were upset as they watched Ellis Chapman wave goodbye to the village as actor Aaron Anthony’s ITV soap exit aired. During Wednesday 9 February’s episode of the show, Ellis bid an emotional farewell to his family and friends as he moved to Australia after being offered an amazing job opportunity.

Rochelle Humes has enlisted the help of organisation gurus the Style Sisters to completely overhaul her children's playroom. This Morning star Rochelle, 32, has an incredible room at her £1.7million family home which is entirely dedicated to her three children, Alaia-Mai, eight, Valentina, four, and one year old Blake, who she shares with husband Marvin Humes, 36. The family of five reside in a lavish abode in London, which Rochelle recently hinted was undergoing some huge renovations over on Instagram.

BBC Breakfast's resident weather expert Carol Kirkwood was left stunned after she was interrupted by Charlie Stayt over her choice of dress. The meteorologist had just finished telling viewers what to expect from the weather on Thursday morning when her co-star took a swipe. Carol, 59, wore a glamorous polka dot dress as she presented the weather segment, explaining that much of the UK could expect to see rain.

KATIE Price has shown off daughter Princess's bedroom after it was transformed during renovations of her Mucky Mansion. The 43-year-old posted a series of clips on Instagram revealing the makeover and told followers: "I absolutely love it." In the videos former glamour model Katie opened the door to reveal Princess's very pink-themed room.

MASKED Singer fans 'expose' This Morning star as Panda - as they insist the clues are evidence it’s ‘definitely her’ They are convinced it's a very famous TV star underneath the costume. Telly fans are sure it's Holly who turned 41 today, is behind the mask.

COLEEN and Wayne Rooney have been together for 19 years - but it hasn't been without its bumps in the road. In an explosive new documentary in 2022 the famous couple spoke candidly about their high profile relationship.

PETER Andre and his son Junior posed up for a picture together – and fans couldn’t get over how similar they look. The 48-year-old singer shared a snap from a recent photoshoot with the 16-year-old, showing them messing about on set.

Guy Lodge Film CriticCANNES — At a banner ceremony for female filmmakers, Russian writer-director Kira Kovalenko’s sophomore feature “Unclenching the Fists” won the top prize for best film in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival this evening, from a jury headed by British filmmaker Andrea Arnold.

Check out TheWrap’s digital Cannes magazine issue here. You can find all of TheWrap’s Cannes coverage here.How busy has Tilda Swinton been this Cannes? She’s got five movies in the festival, she became an Internet meme along with her “French Dispatch” co-stars, and on Friday she picked up the coveted Palm Dog Award. The prize is a makeshift award created by journalists in 2001 to celebrate the best canine performers in the festival.

Tilda Swinton and Sean Baker were among the human co-conspirators present to accept awards on behalf of the canine scene-stealers in their Cannes films at the irreverent Palm Dog Awards on the Croisette this afternoon. Masterminded by journalist Toby Rose in 2001, inspired by his own French fox terrier Muttley, the Palm Dog Awards show has become an annual treat on the penultimate day of the Cannes Film Festival, and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Christopher Vourlias When she was growing up in Nalchik, the capital of Russia’s remote Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Kira Kovalenko wasn’t particularly interested in cinema. She can cite few films that inspired her as a girl.

Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet for its tenth day with the premiere of Bruno Dumont's 'On a Half Clear Morning', a drama about a celebrity TV journalist whose life is overturned by a freak car accident.

Midway through Joanna Hogg’s seismic “The Souvenir: Part II,” a continuation to her 2019 feature begotten from personal remembrances, her fictional alter ego, Julie (Honor Swinton-Byrne), sits in a van surrounded by the team of student filmmakers helping with her thesis project. The director of photography berates them for the inconsistency of the production attributed to Julie’s scattered-brained process.

Tilda Swinton and daughter Honor Swinton Byrne are stepping out for their movie’s big night!

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorThe Cannes Film Festival isn’t known for launching sequels. But on Thursday morning, Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II” held its first screening as part of the Directors’ Fortnight lineup.

Midway through Joanna Hogg’s seismic “The Souvenir: Part II,” a continuation to her 2019 feature begotten from personal remembrances, her fictional alter ego, Julie (Honor Swinton-Byrne), sits in a van surrounded by the team of student filmmakers helping with her thesis project. The director of photography berates them for the inconsistency of the production attributed to Julie’s scattered-brained process.

Arthouse sequels are a rare breed, as is British director Joanna Hogg, who brings her distinctive vision to Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight with The Souvenir Part II. A follow up to 2019’s lauded, semi-autobiographical drama The Souvenir, it once again stars Honor Swinton Byrne as Julie, now mourning the loss of her boyfriend Anthony (Tom Burke), a drug addict who claimed to work for the Foreign Office. His spectre looms large as Julie drifts through film school, eventually making a film about her experiences with Anthony with the help of her peers.