Hollywood gathered on a somber note last night (Sat Feb 11) at Clive Davis’ 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, the same hotel where R&B legend Whitney Houston was found dead earlier in the day.

When the sad news broke, there were reports that the annual Clive Davis event would be canceled, but Davis — Houston’s longtime friend and mentor — said that the R&B/Pop icon “would have wanted the music to go on.”

“She loved music and she loved this night that celebrates music,” said Davis, adding that Houston’s family requested that the party continue.

Some of the many celebrities in attendance at the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson and Diana Ross included Diddy, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Quincy Jones, Kelly Rowland, Dr. Dre, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose, Jamie Foxx, Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union and more.

The star-studded event also featured performances from Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Marsha Ambrosius, Wiz Khalifa, Jessie J and others. Monica and Brandy were slated to perform their new single “It All Belongs to Me”, but we’re told they were unable to because they were too devastated about Whitney Houston’s passing.

Diana Ross, who was being honored at the event, told a red carpet reporter, “I won’t be able to enjoy it,” when she was asked how she felt about being the night’s guest of honor.

“By now you have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney’s passing,” Clive Davis said at the start of the evening. “I don’t have to mask my emotion in front of a room full of so many dear friends. I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Whitney was so full of life. She was so looking forward to tonight even though she wasn’t scheduled to perform.”

He continued, “Whitney was a beautiful person and a talent beyond compare. She graced this stage with her regal presence and gave so many memorable performances here over the years. Simply put, Whitney would have wanted the music to go on and her family asked that we carry on.”

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Alicia Keys, with her supportive husband Swizz Beatz by her side, celebrated the opening night of her Broadway play “Stick Fly” Thursday night (Dec 8) at the Cort Theatre in New York City.

“Stick Fly,” an original story written by Lydia Diamond, directed by Kenny Leon and executive produced by Alicia Keys, explores parental expectations, sibling rivalry, and issues of class and race as it follows an upper class African American family vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard. Actor Mekhi Phifer stars in the play.

Guests at the big premiere last night were Taraji P. Henson, Spike Lee, Malik Yoba, Tracee Ellis Ross and others.

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The 2011 MTV Europe Awards were held Sunday night (Nov 6) in Belfast, North Ireland.

The show, which was hosted by singer/actress Selena Gomez, is held annually to highlight European music, and also draws A-List stars from the United States. This year’s show featured appearances and performances from Gomez’s boyfriend Justin Bieber, Taio Cruz, David Guetta, Bruno Mars, Ludacris, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and more.

As far as the actual awards were concerned, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga picked up the most trophies, including best male and best female act. Gaga also won awards for best song and best video for her hit single “Born This Way,” while Bieber picked up the award for best Pop act.

Other awards went to Bruno Mars, Eminem, Katy Perry and British rock band Queen, who received the “Global Icon” lifetime achievement award.

25+ photos from the red carpet, the show and the press room of the 2011 MTV Europe Awards are below:

The 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards just went down over the weekend (Sat. Oct 1) in Atlanta, and the black carpet posted up outside the Civic Center was littered with rappers and other celebrities.

Hip-Hop figures like Big Sean, Rick Ross, Tyrese, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, Da Brat, DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and tons more all posed for pictures as they arrived at the show, hosted by comedian Mike Epps.

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The 2011 BET Awards were held Sunday night (Jun 26) in Los Angeles, California at the Shrine Auditorium … and the show, hosted by actor/comedian Kevin Hart, featured appearances/performances from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Taraji P. Henson, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Gladys Knight and many many more celebrities.

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The 2011 BET Awards went down in Los Angeles last night (Sun. Jun 26) … and the green carpet was JAM PACKED with celebrities! So many, that we’re going to have to split this post into 2.

Some of the big names who graced the green carpet outside the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. included Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland, Meagan Good, host Kevin Hart, Eve, Ashanti, Nick Cannon, YouTube sensation “Karmin,” Nelly, Bruno Mars and dozens of others.

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Diana Ross’ third oldest child Chudney Ross celebrated the grand opening of her new children’s book store Books & Cookies Saturday afternoon (May 14) in Santa Monica, California.

Chudney’s entire family, including mom Diana Ross, sisters Tracee Ellis Ross and Rhonda Ross Kendrick, her young nephew Raif and her brothers Evan Ross and Ross Arne Naess, all came out to support her at the launch of her new store, which serves as the first bookstore, cafe and event center space (all for children) in Santa Monica.

Take a peek at some pics of the whole Ross clan backing Chudney in her new business venture below:

BET hosted its 2011 Upfront event this past Wednesday (Apr 20) at the Best Buy Theater, in New York City. Celebs who attended the event included “The Game” stars Hosea Chanchez, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Pooch Hall, along with BET CEO Debra Lee, 106 and Park hosts Rocsi and Terrence J, on-air personality Wendy Williams, and more.

The press event also featured a performance from R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius and a surprise appearance from rapper Doug E. Fresh.

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R&B singer Kelly Rowland posed for pics on the red carpet as she and other celebrities celebrated the opening of Target’s brand new East Harlem store Tuesday (Jul 20) in New York City. This marks Target’s first location in Manhattan.

Other celebs at the store opening were Adrienne Bailon, Tyson Beckford, Russell Simmons, Selita Ebanks and more. Check out a few pics of everyone at the Target store grand opening in East Harlem, NYC below…

Actress Meagan Good hit up the Sunset Tower in West Hollywood Saturday evening (Jan 9) for the celebration of Glee’s Golden Globe nominations with InStyle and 20th Century Fox.

Actress Gabourey Sidibe and film director Lee Daniels posed for a pic together on the red carpet of the 9th Annual New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend at The Times Center Saturday night in New York City. Gabby played the lead role in Daniels’ breakthrough film “Precious.”

Regina King, who plays Lydia Adams on TNT’s “Southland,” was seen at a sceening for the show at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia Thursday night (Jan 7).

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross and her sister Rhonda attended a photocall with the new cast members of the play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” Thursday at Marseille in New York City. Tracee is a part of the play’s cast.

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown aka “Mel B” spoke onstage for Oxygen’s television show “Dance Your Ass Off” during Day 2 of the NBC Universal 2010 Winter TCA Tour at the Langham Hotel Sunday (Jan 10) in Pasadena, CA.

George Lopez and Jackie Chan posed for pics as they arrived at the premiere of Lionsgate and Relativity Media’s latest film “The Spy Next Door” at The Grove in Los Angeles Saturday (Jan 9).

Lil Jon, the original King of Crunk, rocked a pair of gold fronts at his album listening session at Digiwaxx Friday (Jan 8) in NYC. HIs debut solo album Crunk Rock is scheduled to be released sometime early this year.

Actor/comedian Mike Epps was spotted on the red carpet of the premiere of “Youth In Revolt” at the Mann Chinese 6 in LA last Wednesday (Jan 6).

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R&B singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige, supermodel Naomi Campbell and actress Regina King attended the 4th annual “Black Girls Rock!” awards Saturday evening (Oct 17), held this year at the New York Times Center. Other famous faces at the event were Raven Symone, Janelle Monae, Queen Latifah and more.

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Actor Evan Ross recently turned 21 and threw a birthday party for himself at Guys and Dolls nightclub in Los Angeles Friday night (Aug 28). His mom Diana, his sisters Tracee and Chudney his brother, Ross Arne Naess and his girlfriend Cora Skinner all partied with Evan in the VIP section of the club. Each of them wore a white glove in honor of Michael Jackson, whose birthday was the next day. Actress/model Eva Marcille was also spotted at the club.

No matter how much fun you had this past Saturday on 4th of July, we guarantee whatever event you attended didn’t top Diddy and Ashton Kutcher‘s White Party. Everybody who was anybody attended the event, which was held to help raise awareness for Malaria No More.

The Ciroc-sponsored event was held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California Saturday (Jul 4) and saw appearances from Chris Brown, Teyana Taylor, Amber Rose, Tyrese, Lil Kim and lots of other celebs. Continue reading for a ton of pics from what looked to be the official event of the summer!

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A very pregnant Kelis hosted an exclusive birthday party for her good friend Damon Peruzzi (dude in the shades) Sunday night in Los Angeles. Homegirl posed for a lot of photos showing off her new baby bump. Her husband Nas confirmed that the two are expecting a baby boy last month. Fonzworth Bentley, Tracee Ellis Ross and DJ Beverly Bond also hit up the party. Continue reading for more pics from the party!

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