Mariah Carey helped cap-off the 2012 BET Awards with a tribute to Whitney Houston. HipHopWired Carey started things off reminiscing about first hearing Houston’s music.
“The first time I heard Whitney’s voice, I was mesmerized like the rest of the world,” she said. “I was captivated by the power in her range and her unique ability to wrap a lyric in an emotion.”
Carey also spoke on seeing the 48-year-old for the last time, while overseas. “Even then folks were surprised to see us sitting next to each other, clearly enjoying each others’ company. I miss my friend, I miss hearing her voice in laughter, but we’ll always have the music,” she added, holding back tears.
The late singer was remembered by the likes of Monica , Brandy, and Houston’s mother, Cissy, all of whom took the stage. Cissy’s dedication to her only daughter made many in the audience teary-eyed, including Kanye West. Watch the video below: READ MORE
Have to say I am kinda disappointed I am not in L.A. right now God is workin on me,and thats where that story ends anyways back to the real news.
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BET is setting the stage for the upcoming BET Awards. Organizers have announced Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean to their list of performers for the July 1st ceremony. They join previously announced performers Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj. 
Reps for R&B singer Ray J are blaming exhaustion and jet lag for the singer’s hospitalization in Las Vegas. A spokesperson tells E! Online Ray J was rushed to a local hospital Monday after attending Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards. According to his camp, the singer had just returned to the U.S. following what was described as “a quick 32-hour round trip from China.” 
 The Billboard Music Awards 2012 have kicked off, and with stars like Monica, Brandy Usher Katy, Perry and more in attendance!
Click below to see some of your fave celebs arriving to music’s big night!
