Whitney Houston has done it again, with her long-awaited album I Look to You debuting at No. 1. Legendary record producer Clive Davis weighs in on the achievement – but is it really a comeback?
It was the "American Idol" title bout of the season with DAVID ARCHULETA vs. DAVID COOK taking center stage.
As ET earlier reported, there was a coin toss after the Final 2 were announced last week, and David A. won. He opted to go second, so David C. went first.
Brand-new video: Legendary music mogul CLIVE DAVIS threw his annual Grammy bash on Saturday night in Los Angeles, and everyone from WHITNEY HOUSTON to LINDSAY LOHAN to ALICIA KEYS to CARRIE UNDERWOOD walked the red carpet at Grammy's most glam event!
More of music's finest who came out for the event included JANET JACKSON and her producer beau JERMAINE DUPRI, FERGIE, RIHANNA, FOO FIGHTERS, ASHLEE SIMPSON and PETE WENTZ, JOSH GROBAN, JORDIN SPARKS and CHRIS DAUGHTRY.
KELLY CLARKSON posted a message to fans and music producers today on her Web site, www.kellyclarkson.com, apologizing to mega-producer CLIVE DAVIS.
"There has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the release of My December, much of which has focused on a supposed feud with my record label, in particular, Clive Davis. I want to set the record straight on this by saying that I want my band, my advisors, those close to me and my record label to be one big, tightly knit family. Like any family, we will disagree and argue sometimes but, in the end, it's respect and admiration that will keep us together. A lot has been made in the press about my relationship with Clive. Much of this has been blown way out of proportion and taken out of context. Contrary to recent characterizations in the press, I'm well aware that Clive is one of the great record men of all time. He has been a key advisor and has been an important force in my success to date. He has also given me respect by releasing my new album when he was not obligated to do so. I really regret how this has turned out and I apologize to those whom I have done disservice. I would never intentionally hurt anyone. I love music, and I love the people I am blessed to work with. I am happy that my team is behind me and I look forward to the future."
Oscar nominee JENNIFER HUDSON gets back to her musical roots when she performs at record producer extraordinaire CLIVE DAVIS' pre-Grammy party on Saturday, and we're with them both as she rehearses for the star-studded night.
Clive recently revealed to ET who his date will be for the festivities. "My date is WHITNEY [HOUSTON]," he said. "There's no question, I'm bringing Whitney."
JENNIFER HUDSON became a household name in 2004 as a contestant on "American Idol."
Although she did not win the competition, her powerful debut made waves in the entertainment community, promptly landing her a role in this season's most anticipated musical movie adaptation, 'Dreamgirls,' opposite BEYONCÉ KNOWLES and JAMIE FOXX.
It's official -- JENNIFER HUDSON will record her debut CD with CLIVE DAVIS for Arista Records.
Jennifer rose to fame in 2004 as a contestant on "American Idol" and can be seen this Christmas in the big-screen adaptation of 'Dreamgirls' with BEYONCÉ KNOWLES and JAMIE FOXX.
WHITNEY HOUSTON was out on the town Saturday night for a good cause!
In a rare public outing since announcing divorce proceedings against husband BOBBY BROWN, the songstress, who was resplendent in Armani and diamonds, attended the Mercedes-Benz 17th Annual Carousel of Hope Ball.
MARIO VAZQUEZ shocked "American Idol" fans more than a year ago when he dropped out of the "Idol" competition after making it through the Hollywood cuts and into the Final 12, along with CARRIE UNDERWOOD and BO BICE.
At the time, he was very cryptic in his comments, only telling ET, "It was a very, very hard decision. Basically, it just came down to where my intuition kicked in, and I'm a big believer in my gut feeling. I just really needed to focus on some personal areas in my life, and for me that meant that I couldn't continue on."
It's down to the Final Two -- next week's "American Idol" showdown will pit the L.A.-based KATHARINE McPHEE against "Soul Patrol" singer TAYLOR HICKS, as viewers said goodbye to ELLIOTT YAMIN in an emotional farewell last night.
"I just thought it was really flattering to have been involved in such a tight-knit race," Elliott commented the morning after his loss. "I just knew -- I had that intuition -- that my name was going to be attached to the bottom number. I was prepared for it. It was easy to take in and grasp and make peace with that, having had that feeling."
ELLIOTT YAMIN, KATHARINE McPHEE and TAYLOR HICKS: which one will be the next "American Idol"? There's only one more week to go before viewers crown the winner, and the tension is mounting. But first the Top 3 have to sing three songs tonight to charm viewers into voting them into the final night of competition.
Tonight, Elliott, Katharine and Taylor will each sing a song selected for them by music mogul CLIVE DAVIS, who will sign the Top 2 to a recording contract; a song picked by the judges; and one of their own favorites.
From KELLY CLARKSON heating things up at the ultra-glam CLIVE DAVIS party to DAVID BOWIE being honored for his lifetime of work, we have all the pre-Grammy® buzz!
Kicking off the lineup of star-studded parties was music mogul Davis' annual extravaganza, which was held in Beverly Hills Tuesday night and just happens to be the hottest ticket in town during Grammy week.
On Tuesday night's performance show, castoff "Idol" VONZELL SOLOMON sang three songs. Record mogul CLIVE DAVIS' pick for her, "I'll Never Love This Way Again" by DIONNE WARWICK, her own selection, ARETHA FRANKLIN's "Chain of Fools" and SIMON COWELL's pick, DONNA SUMMER's "On the Radio." And as Clive said, she was totally in her element.
Still, someone has to go home. That is how the contest was created. There can be only one winner, and this week Vonzell got the least amount of votes.
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Catch Hollywood's brightest stars out on the town!
Donning their most dazzling duds, Hollywood's loveliest ladies and sexiest studs descended upon legendary hotspot the Chateau Marmont for the 14th annual GQ Men of the Year bash. Take a look at Hollywood's biggest names as they light up Los Angeles!
GQ's page-turning "Men of the Year" issue hits newsstands Nov 24.
