February 2012

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Celebs Come Out for Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party

After the stunning news of Whitney Houston's death, stars come out to commiserate—and celebrate

Diana Ross, center, and fmaily arrive at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Toni Braxton arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Gladys Knight arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Gabrielle Union arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Esperanza Spalding arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Kelly Rowland arrives at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at the Beverly Hilton hotel. (Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

Sanaa Lathan arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Ne-Yo arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Venus Williams arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose arrive at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at the Beverly Hilton hotel. (Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup) via AP IMAGES

Dr. Dre arrives at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at the Beverly Hilton hotel. (Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup

Singer Jessie J and singer/actress Brandy attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Ne-Yo, left, and Pit Bull perform onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Alicia Keys performs onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Clive Davis and Diana Ross speak onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)

Singer Marsha Ambrosius onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Singers Diana Ross and Jamie Foxx perform onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Singers Jamie Foxx and Diana Ross perform onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Athlete Serena Williams, Gayle King and guest attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Musician Alicia Keys (L) and Berry Gordy, Jr. attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Rapper Wiz Khalifa performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs speaks onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Singer Brandy (L) attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Gayle King and singer Ciara attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Actress/Singer Jennifer Hudson attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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