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Whitney Houston funeral to air on E!
Published Friday, Feb 17 2012, 13:14 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | 6 comments
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Houston's UK fans will be able to watch the three-hour event from 4.30pm GMT.
The diva's funeral will take place on Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in her hometown of Newark and will be invitation only. Some 1,500 people, mainly family and close friends, will attend.
Houston's Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner and music mogul Clive Davis are among the stars expected to to speak at the funeral.
The late singer's cousin Dionne Warwick is reportedly planning the music for the event, which is expected to feature performances from Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
Chaka Khan, Diane Warren, Brandy, Darlene Love, LA Reid, Ray J and R Kelly are also on the guestlist.
Pastor Marvin L. Winans, who married Houston and Bobby Brown in 1992, will preside over the service.
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