Famous females, fatal flaws
Whitney Houston joins a long list of women whose fame and success have been overshadowed by personal tragedy and addictions.
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Sisters are doing it to themselves
Amy Winehouse is but the latest in a list of tragic figures who have found themselves paying the ultimate price for their addictions.
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Grammys: Kanye West, Aretha Franklin hold court
Two years ago, Kanye West’s Grammy afterparty was a booze-filled, late-night affair with 3 000 screaming guests, bikini-clad women — and his mother, Donda, in the house. He was more subdued at this year’s party, celebrating four Grammy wins on Sunday night in tribute to Donda West, but it was still a boozy, celeb-filled event.
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Lucky Dube fans pour hearts out on blog
After the death of South African reggae legend Lucky Dube last week in an apparent hijacking attempt in Johannesburg, much was said about the singer’s worldwide appeal — and a flood of responses to a blog on the <i>Mail & Guardian Online</i>’s <i>Thought Leader</i> website was further proof of his star quality.
