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Whitney Houston will be laid to rest on Saturday.

+ Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at Whitney Houston's funeral tomorrow in Newark, N.J. Mentor Clive Davis will speak, and gospel singer Marvin Winans will deliver the eulogy. The private funeral will stream live online. (Billboard)

+ Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars are among the artists nominated for Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards. They air March 21. (MTV News)

+ This weekend is NBA All-Star Weekend, and musical stars are also getting in the game. Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Nayer are among those performing. (Rap-Up)

+ Sorry to report that you'll have to wait a bit longer for Adam Lambert's Trespassing. The album was originally slated for March 20, but no new official date has been set. Lambert tweeted the news, adding, "Working on some new songs, making the album even better!" (Neon Limelight)

+ The rumors circulating about Demi Lovato being in rehab again and therefore missing the Grammys were untrue, a rep told MTV News, "She's not in rehab." The rep added, "She was not supposed to present at the Grammys." (MTV News)

+ Blink-182 turns 20 this year, and they are celebrating with a 37-date tour through North America and Europe. Peep the tour dates here. (Billboard)

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If the death of Whitney Houston has brought us anything positive, it's a chance for us to reflect upon her great music moments and a time to leave her controversy behind. Seeing that pretty much all of Whitney's tracks are as viable today as they were the day they were released, DJs are using this time of mourning to pay homage to the iconic singer via their own craft -- the mashup.

DJs The Hood Internet took an old-school Whitney fave and blended it with an appropriate modern day pal -- Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" and Chromeo's "When The Night Falls." I KNOW, guys. I KNOW. Whitney's voice carries most of the song while Chromeo's instrumentals score the track, and the result is basically perfection.

First of all, why didn't this happen sooner? Second, how effing tremendous are Whitney's vocals?

+ Listen to The Hood Internet's "When The Night Knows (Whitney Houston x Chromeo)" after the jump.
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Hey, lovers of inspirational ballads! I'm Sam Lansky and this is my column, Pop Think, which is taking a decidedly Whitney Houston turn this week. Because, well, Whitney was the very best, and her tragic passing last weekend has seen me revisiting her remarkable catalog of smashes. And even if "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" gets me dancing, it's always going to be about those ballads for me -- you know, the ones that Whitney had a way of absolutely owning.

See, I have this playlist in my iTunes called "Fempowermallads," which is my clever (read: not actually clever) portmanteau for "female empowerment ballads," songs generally sung by grown, intelligent women with crazy powerful vocals about any and all of the following subjects: Living in the moment, embracing the unknown, shaking off haters, transcendence, overcoming obstacles, and being your best. It's a playlist that's seen me through some tough times -- times of heartache, grief, self doubt, and even "Pretty Little Liars" going on hiatus. The core of this playlist will always be Whitney's flawless "One Moment In Time," a stunning ballad with chillingly perfect vocals that never fails to pull me from my pity party.

This week, I'm taking another look at this major moment from Whitney Houston's iconic music career and examining why "One Moment In Time" serves as a more powerful example of Whitney Houston's talent and message than ever before.

Whitney Houston's death last Saturday at the age of 48 leaves a vacancy in the world of music so enormous that it's almost impossible to properly conceive of. What she leaves behind is a legacy of incredible singles and albums, millions of avid fans, and the knowledge that she inspired generations of listeners with her preternaturally flawless voice, perfect pop hooks, and above all, a message of hope.

That message of hope has never been more clarion than in her 1988 single "One Moment In Time," which was recorded for the 1988 Summer Olympics. The song was penned by legendary songwriters Albert Hammond and John Bettis and produced by Narada Michael Walden, who also helmed other Whitney hits like "How Will I Know," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," and it's an absolute belter, packing a major sonic wallop due mostly to the peerless power of Whitney's vocals.

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Since her tragic, untimely death this past Saturday, fans of Whitney Houston's music -- and honestly, anyone who's so much as heard a few bars of a Whitney song probably considers themselves a fan -- have celebrated Whitney's legacy by remembering and talking about her as well as playing her timeless music on repeat. (As a result, since her death, almost 1 million Whitney Houston singles were sold as of yesterday.)

Personally, since Whitney Houston's death, most of my conversations with friends have consisted of just naming a Whitney Houston song, then playing that song while doing the exhale-wince-head-shake that universally signifies being gutted. My own personal attempts to isolate a single "favorite" Whitney Houston song have proved Sisyphean -- as soon as I've declared "I Have Nothing" to be my favorite Whitney song, I remember how much I love "All At Once," which parlays itself into a nostalgic fondness for "So Emotional." But yesterday, when I asked a visiting Adam Lambert what his favorite Whitney Houston song is, he achieved what I've been unable to do: succinctly narrow his favorites down to one Whitney Houston song -- "Run To You."

Watch Adam Lambert discuss his favorite Whitney Houston song after the jump.
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Green Day hit the studio to record new album.

+ Green Day hit the studio this week to record their follow-up to 2009's 21st Century Breakdown. "Officially started recording the new record today. It's F*** TIME!!!!" tweeted Billie Joe Armstrong. (MTV News)

+ Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday in Newark, N.J., and will be streamed live online. (MTV News)

+ Adele's 21 will tie a Billboard record currently held by Whitney Houston's Bodyguard soundtrack when it reaches its 20th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on next week's Billboard 200 chart. (MTV News)

+ Madonna tops her own Billboard record for the most Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100 Chart with her "Give Me All Your Luvin'' single, making the count 38. The Beatles follow with 34. (Billboard)

+ Public Enemy will headline Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend. The group will preview songs from their forthcoming Most Of My Heroes Still Don't Appear On No Stamp album. (Billboard)

+ Jennifer Lopez and ex Marc Anthony's reality talent show, "Q'Viva! The Chosen," is heading to Fox television in March, after having debuted on Univision. The former couple seek out Latin talent in music, dance and other performances for the show. (Just Jared)

+ Lana Del Rey's "Video Games" received an actual video game treatment, natch. The chiptune cover song and accompanying video was created by Seattle artist Leeni, who used two Gameboys for her rendition. (Idolator)

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Buzzworthy's been paying respects to the late Whitney Houston since the tragic news of her death this past Saturday, Feb. 11. We've shared our writers' favorite Whitney moments, including her performance of the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl, and her hit song from "The Bodyguard" soundtrack, "Run To You." Tonight, MTV is paying tribute to the music legend with the special "Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words."

The show, hosted by Sway Calloway, will include interview footage of Whitney Houston dating back to 1986 all the way up to her final interview. Musicians and celebrities also will share their thoughts on Whitney's impact on the industry and just how special that voice of hers was.

MTV's 30-minute "Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words" special airs tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET simultaneously on MTV and MTV.com, and will be available on demand immediately after it airs.

+ Watch a preview of "Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words" MTV special below, and tune in tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on MTV and MTV.com.

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Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas planning new album within year.

+ ATTN JoBro fans: Jonas Brothers' next album is coming soon. "We have plans that nobody really knows about yet, performances that are already lined up and we have music already recorded... our [aim] is probably close to the end of the year or next year," revealed Joe Jonas. (MTV News)

+ Beyoncé's a busy momma. Somewhere between giving birth and looking fabulous, she's planned not one, but TWO albums. "The conversations about her next album literally just started, and there [are] two projects," says OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, who's working with Bey. (RapFix)

+ Whitney Houston has sold nearly 1 million singles since her death. (MTV News)

+ Watch "Glee"'s Amber Riley cover Whitney Houston's signature song, "I Will Always Love You." The tune, originally written by Dolly Parton, and the episode were recorded prior to Houston's passing. (Just Jared)

+ Sleigh Bells' sophomore album, Reign of Terror, gets its official release on Feb. 21, but you can stream it in its entirety here. (New York Times)

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For my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a top-of-the-line, in-home karaoke machine. (They realllly love me, OK?) What is basically the only song I ever wanted to sing? Whitney Houston's "Run To You." Maybe I threw in some Mariah Carey "Hero" for good measure but mainly, it was a Whitney-only zone. Sure, I couldn't hit the big notes ('cause who can, it's WHITNEY), and maybe I didn't get that the song was a poignant love ballad at the time, but I still connected to the record in an inexplicable way.

Flash-forward to today -- I'll be 26 tomorrow, and "Run To You" still gives me chills. I fall a little bit more in love with it every time I hear its deliciously retro, synth-tinted piano intro. While "Run To You" features several of Whitney's signature belting notes, it's also shows an airier, more vulnerable side to her vocals. And let us not forget that the record was nominated for an Academy Award in 1992 for Best Original Song. (It lost to "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin," ugh.) And did you guys also know this song almost didn't see the light of day? "The Bodyguard" director Mick Jackson loved the melody but needed a love ballad for the film. The entire record was rewritten, and only then did it make it on to the famed "The Bodyguard" soundtrack. Close call, guys. Close call.

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Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' single cover.

+ Fresh off her Grammy performance, Nicki Minaj's cover art for new song "Starships" was revealed. The song also debuts today. "Oh my god, this is gonna be big," Ryan Seacrest tweeted yesterday. "Premiere tmrw @onairwithryan." (Just Jared)

+ Taylor Swift gave MTV News the scoop behind "Safe & Sound," her song with The Civil Wars from the "Hunger Games" soundtrack. "I just knew that I wanted it to deal with the empathy, sort of the more sensitive side, the bittersweet side of this story," she said. (MTV News)

+ Selena Gomez and The Scene are no longer together... for now. But don't worry, Sel fans, it sounds like an amicable split. She says she wants to focus on films, and "I want my band to play music wherever and with whoever. We will be back, but it will be a good while." (E!)

+ Watch Ashanti pay tribute to Whitney Houston yesterday on "Good Morning America." Her impromptu tribute included "I Have Nothing" and a snippet of "I Will Always Love You." (Billboard)

+ Are Kanye West and Odd Future headed for a collaboration? If these photos of Kanye, Frank Ocean and Tyler the, Creator are any indication, it's possible. Ocean is reportedly already on board for Kanye's G.O.O.D. compilation. (Pitchfork)

+ Rihanna kept on rocking directly after her Grammy performance. Ri hit L.A.'s House of Blues with deadmau5, Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia's Sebastian Ingrosso for a charity event. Peep the photos. (Rap-Up)

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+ Last night, Adele swept several of the big Grammy Award categories, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for 21 and Song of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep." Other big winners included Bon Iver, Skrillex, Foo Fighters and Kanye West. (MTV News)

+ The Grammys also marked Adele's welcomed return to performing after her throat surgery. Watch her gorgeous performance of the Grammy Award-winning "Rolling in the Deep." (Mediaite)

+ Peep Jennifer Hudson nailing "I Will Always Love You" during the Grammys in a lovingly rendered tribute to Whitney Houston, who passed away Saturday. (MTV News)

+ Etta James' passing was also remembered at the Grammys. Check out Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt perform James' "Sunday Kind of Love." (Rap-Up)

+ There were also a couple songs debuted at the Grammys. Katy Perry performed "E.T." and also premiered the empowering new song "Part of Me." Nicki Minaj debuted a bangin' "Roman Holiday." (Rap-Up)

+ Rihanna turned "We Found Love" into a dance party and then joined Coldplay for "Princess of China." Watch both of their Grammy sets here. (Rap-Up)

+ Sinead O'Connor will release her 10th (!!!) album, How About I Be Me (And I Be You)?, on March 5. Stream the album here in advance of its release. (NPR)

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