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Clive Davis and Whitney Houston in Feb. 2007 - Getty Clive Davis ' annual pre-Grammy party was understandably a somber event as guests were still in shock over the sudden death of one of music's greatest voices, Whitney Houston , just hours before the gala, which she was scheduled to attend, began. It wasn't immediately clear if Davis, who launched Houston's career and remained her mentor throughout the years, was going to attend the party, but he did show up and shared a few heart-wrenching words with attendees before asking for [...]

I'm currently at Clive Davis' annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala at The Beverly Hilton where the news just broke that Whitney Houston has passed. It's a devastating loss. No words can describe the lasting contribution she has made to popular music and the music community at large. Her rich and timeless body of work that includes chart-topping singles, albums, videos and movies will be an inspiration to people forever. On the Red Carpet today, every single artist mentioned how Whitney Houston has influenced them, and how her success and artistry motivated them to sing, perform and be the best they [...]

We lost one of the greatest voices the world as ever known today (Feb. 11), when iconic singer, actress and producer Whitney Houston was found dead at the age of 48. Though the circumstances of her death are still unknown, Houston's impact on pop music has been well documented over the course of an impressive career that spanned more than three decades. And though that career has now come to a tragic end, we'll always remember Whitney as she was in the nine moments below — at her very finest. [...]

Celebrating the life of Whitney Houston with a trip down memory lane, honoring her successes in the film & music industries.

The shocking news of Whitney Houston's death has already affected the usual goings-on of the music industry, as Clive Davis has cancelled his annual pre-Grammy party. "He's not having it anymore," Davis' label confirmed to Just Jared . "It's been canceled. Very unfortunate." Instead, close friends and family will attend a grieving/gathering tonight. The singer was expected to attend Davis' pre-Grammy event this evening, though she was not scheduled to perform. She has performed many times at the annual gala throughout her career — including last year, where she [...]

The iconic singer leaves behind a rich legacy.

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Aretha Franklin's Arista singles are an essential chapter of post-70s rhythm and blues.

NYTimes Arts & Leisure Weekend It's been a little while since I've written about the NYTimes Arts & Leisure Weekend (about a year I guess), but this coming weekend ( January 5-7, 2012 ) marks the return of the newspaper of record's annual gabfest. This schedule actually looks pretty enticing this year ( David Cross, Errol Morris, Kristen Wiig, Paul Feig and the venerable Clive Davis ), and if any of the shows aren't sold out, you can try the code NYTSUB to get [...]

Check out our new music industry and tech job board in the lower part of the center column. Its a constantly updated listing of music and tech related job availabilities drawn from across the web. This week's featured job listings include multiple faculty positions at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, They are seeking industry professionals to teach undergraduate courses in any of these music business areas: 1) music criticism, music journalism and music history 2) emerging music business and technology [...]

Kelly Clarkson 's come a long way in just under a decade. After becoming the first (and let's be real, still easily the best) winner of American Idol in 2002, the singer first made her official mark with 20032s Thankful , a debut collection complete with safe-yet-amazing post- Idol balladry ("Anytime"), soulful R&B-pop offerings ("Just Missed The Train") and slightly rambunctious, attitude heavy pop-rock anthems, including "Miss Independent" and "Low." The runaway success of the latter two singles quickly helped to sculpt the sound of what would become Clarkson's grand opus [...]

Kelly Clarkson - "Dark Side" I like my Kelly Clarkson the way French people like their steak: raw, bloody, and vulnerable. Let's face it: she releases her best material when Clive Davis isn't acting like Mary fucking Poppins and trying to force spoonfuls of sugar down her throat. He is to her what Sam Lutfi was to Britney Spears or what Kalteen bars were to Regina George: the catalyst for an all around disconnect from personal reality (with a side of dramatic weight gain). [...]

In una recente intervista rilasciata alla radio KOST 103.5, Clive Davis, il mentore di Whitney Houston , ha parlato della situazione attuale della sua beniamina. Dopo aver confermato che la cantante si trova in cura per cercare di guarire dai suoi problemi relativi all'alcool e alla droga aggiunge che uno dei principali fattori per cui non è possibile registrare un nuovo album è costituito dall'abuso di sigarette che impediscono un pieno, libero e fluido controllo della vocalità. "Whitney Houston non registrerà un nuovo album fino a quando non le sarà tornata la voce" [...]

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Illustration by Luke McGarry Looking back, you might say that brothers Bobby, Dannis and David Hackney started as a 'proto-punk' band, but really this is pure punk rock made years before anyone else even touched the genre. Within the context of the time and place—east side Detroit in the early 1970s—Death seem absolutely sagelike in their prescience. A documentary and a book are in the works, and tons more reissues to follow their rediscovered, barely released ... For All The World to See on Drag City. Bobby and Dannis speak now from a snowed-in [...]

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards takes place tonight (February 13) in Los Angeles but before the big show happens, stars are flocking to the pre-Grammy parties and events. One of the biggest pre-Grammy parties is always Clive Davis ' annual bash and anyone who is anyone usually shows up. Singer/actress Miley Cyrus attended the party dressed in a beige knee-length dress with cutout accents. Katy Perry looked stunning in a flowing dress with her hair down. Adam Lambert looked perfect as always in a suit with a glam touch. [...]

Filed under: News , New Music , Exclusive Carlos Santana and Clive Davis have made musical history with a partnership that has spanned over four decades. "We started together, I signed the original Santana band, we went through a great career with 'Evil Ways,' 'Oye Como Va,' 'Black Magic Woman,' others," Davis tells Spinner. The two then reteamed more than 20 years later for 'Supernatural,' the duets album that was such a success, it even caught [...]

Fans of the series are bound to enjoy the final chapter.

To celebrate Carlos Santana 's brand new album, Clive Davis and Santana hosted a private VIP listening event at Vanity Nightclub inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on August 25, 2010. At the event, the duo unveiled Santana's new album titled, Guitar Heaven The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time by playing eight tracks. Three of the tracks played included collaborations with India.arie, Gavin Rossdale and [...]

So, this is something new and interesting. The night before my interview with Sky Ferreira , I received a vaguely mysterious e-mail from MuuMuse reader Sam Lansky with an attachment entitled "Fame Fatale." The e-mail suggested that the attached may assist me in preparing for my interview. As soon as I began reading, I already knew: This had to be published immediately. "Fame Fatale" is not only a remarkably in-depth analysis (and personal account) of Ferreira's curious rise to fame, but a thoughtful contemplation of the manufacturing of the modern pop star and [...]