Whitney Houston reclaimed the stage last night at her mentor Clive Davis‘ pre-Grammy party. She looked every bit like the musical royalty she is as she performed to a crowd that included legends Paul McCartney and Barry Manilow, and newcomers Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and others.
See pictures from backstage here. Pictures from the red carpet can be seen here.
Clearly Houston looked the part, but how did she sound? Nekesa Mumbi Moody of the Associated Press reports:
A stunning-looking and strong-sounding Whitney Houston made a triumphant return to the stage at a pre-Grammy party honoring her mentor, music mogul Clive Davis.
“I’ve got it, I’ve got it!” Houston, looking glamorous in a skintight leopard dress, sang early Sunday morning as she belted a line from one of her classic hits, “I’m Every Woman.” Read the entire review.
She’s back!
Also making a return of sorts was a stunning Jennifer Hudson who performed “Spotlight” before being joined on stage by Barry Manilow for his song “Weekend in New England“
 
 
Kelly Clarkson belted out her new hit “My Life Would Suck Without You” and Janis Joplin‘s “Piece of My Heart“
Diddy and Faith Evans performed their tribute to the Notorious B.I.G., “I’ll Be Missing You“
 
 
Leona Lewis performed
Josh Groban performed
LA Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds gave a speech to honor Davis
Kanye West gave a speech before “bowing in the presence of greatness”
Jamie Foxx, drink in hand, gave a speech
 
 
 
 
Kings of Leon performed
photo credit: wireimage
…A Night of Stars & Inspiration. Indeed, everyone did look nice and appear to be enjoying for the night :)
Whitney Houston: Healthy, lovely and “A True Legend”.
Jennifer: Sophiscated and stylish.
Barry: Well-dressed and cheeky
Kelly: Cofidence, edgy and “taking the world by storm, at least musically”! GON Kelly!!!
Sean Comb “Piddy”; Style and personality!
Faith: Lovely.
Leona: Graceful and stunning
Josh: Charming and a “sweetheart”.
Reid and Babyface: Both dressed pretty decent.
Kanye: “A Man of Character and Suprise”; handsome
Jamie: The New Denzel lol? He’s just the MAN.
King of Leon: Cool :O). I’ll have to google their group.
As for the Red Carpet arrivals, everyone appeared to also look nice :O)
LOL Tuesdai girl what you doin here?? LOL
nobody messing with Kelly clarkson like Jessica..she gain weight too.. ah well they both probably skinner then the peeps keep messing with her.
Dang i wish i was there to see whitney perform!!
What drink sponsors were at this years grammy
LTV BABY!!!!