by Effie Orfanides
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February 24, 2010

Whitney Houston Funeral: Live Blog

February 18, 2012 11:05 AM UTC
comments: 42
Whitney Houston's funeral is scheduled for today, Saturday, February 18, 2012, and millions of people are expected to watch either by live stream online or on a news station that may be carrying the coverage.

Fifteen hunThumbnail for version as of 04:08, 24 January 2012dred of her closest family, friends, and colleagues have already started arriving at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, where Whitney will be honored, remembered, and mourned from noon until about 3 or 3:30 p.m. EST. There will be performances by Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder to name a few. Aretha Franklin, Whitney's godmother, was expected to sing, but it was just announced that she is ill. It is unclear whether or not she will be attending the service.

Speeches will be given by Whitney's Bodyguard co-star, Kevin Costner, and her cousin, Dionne Warwick, who will give the closing remarks. Other celebrities that will be in attendance include Whitney Houston's mentor, Clive Davis, and close friends, Ray J, Brandy Norwood, and Tyler Perry.



© Effie Orfanides 2012



Comments: 42 ( 1 removed by Effie Orfanides )

Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 11:25am UTC
Whitney Houston Funeral : Ray J and Brandy have just arrived
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 11:34am UTC
Whitney Houston Funeral : Hundreds of balloons, flowers, and candles line the sidewalk outside the church.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 11:43am UTC
Whitney Houston Funeral : Forrest Whittaker, Queen Latifah, Diane Sawyer, have all arrived.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:02pm UTC
Whitney Houston Funeral : The choir is rehearsing
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:19pm UTC
Whitney Houston Funeral : Are you watching?
Gloria G Feb 18, 2012, 12:27pm UTC
Yes, it's a beautiful service, so far. It's good to see Bobby there with the family.
CL Mareydt Feb 18, 2012, 12:22pm UTC
No ... I am needed at work & all my attention goes either there at the time or to my family when at home ... not that I have not enjoyed celebs ... time & place for everything ... if I didn't watch much of her beforehand why should I be voyeuristic at her funeral.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:35pm UTC
This is an extremely moving service #CelebrateLife #WhitneyCNN
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:49pm UTC
Tyler Perry is now speaking #WhitneyCNN
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:51pm UTC
"Whitney Houston loved the Lord"
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 12:58pm UTC
An emotional Bebe Winans shares wonderful story about Whitney.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:01pm UTC
He sings 'I really miss you' - such a beautiful tribute #WhitneyCNN
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:04pm UTC
#WhitneyCNN #RIPWhitney Dionne Warwick is acting as MC for the service
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:11pm UTC
#WhitneyCNN #RIPWhitney Rev. Kim Burrell sings Whitney's favorite song
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:12pm UTC
She changed it up to sing something that she personalized for Whitney.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:16pm UTC
#WhitneyCNN #RIPWhitney Kevin Costner takes the mic
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:22pm UTC
This is wonderful. What a great guy.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:30pm UTC
He's telling amazing stories, this one about how she landed her role in #TheBodyguard
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:33pm UTC
"When you sing before God, you'll be good enough"
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:37pm UTC
Alicia Keys had a close relationship with Whitney. They called each other "Mima."
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:45pm UTC
Clive Davis will now speak #WhitneyCNN
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 1:53pm UTC
"The camera just loved her."
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:00pm UTC
Aretha Franklin is not at the service. Dionne Warwick is speaking on her behalf.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:01pm UTC
Whitney's bodyguard, Ray, is now speaking.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:09pm UTC
Stevie Wonder will now sing #RIPWhitney
August Lady Feb 18, 2012, 2:20pm UTC
He's kinda lost his touch.
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:25pm UTC
I agree. That wasn't his best... maybe he was emotional?
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:25pm UTC
Whitney's sister-in-law, Pat, will now speak #RIPWhitney
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:41pm UTC
She thanked many people throughout Whitney's life. Beautiful speech.
Christine Wans Feb 18, 2012, 2:25pm UTC
Is that Carole King there?
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:29pm UTC
sitting with the choir? It looks like her...
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:41pm UTC
R Kelly is up now
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:43pm UTC
He's singing 'I look to you'
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:45pm UTC
"We love you Whitney, rest in peace."
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:45pm UTC
#WhitneyCNN Dionne Warwick will say a few words in closing
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:54pm UTC
Bobbi Kristina consoles her grandmother, Cissy
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 2:56pm UTC
Ricki Minor is speaking now
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 3:00pm UTC
Rev, Marvin Winans is delivering Whitney's eulogy
Effie Orfanides Feb 18, 2012, 4:03pm UTC
Whitney's casket has left the church

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