Many big names in entertainment are planning to say goodbye in person at the funeral for Houston, which will be held in Newark, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Houston passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11th in Beverly Hills.
Bobby Brown
Houston's publicist Kristen Foster confirms to AP that invitations went out to Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown (pictured with Houston).
Cissy Houston
Friends and family members will gather Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church for the service.
Cousin, Dionne Warwick and Daughter, Bobbi Kristina
Pictured here with Whitney Houston...
Godmother, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder
UPDATE: Aretha Franklin is no longer planning to sing at the funeral for Whitney Houston today in Newark, N.J. Franklin, Houston's godmother, had been expected to perform. A person close to the Houston family but not authorized to speak on the record says Franklin is no longer planning to attend because she is sick.
Ray J
Rumored to be in a relationship with Houston during the time of her death.
Music Industry Legend, Clive Davis
Pictured here with Whitney Houston...
Kevin Costner
Co-starred with Houston in "The Bodyguard"
Alicia Keys
UPDATE: Keys to step in to perform for Aretha Franklin. Franklin stepped back from performing at Whitney Houston's funeral due to exhaustion..
