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Devastated by Whitney Houston’s death, Tony Bennett called for the legalization of drugs before performing a song in her honor at Clive Davis’s pre-Grammys bash.

The crooner’s point appeared to be that Houston – whose cause of death has not been determined – was only the latest casualty of drug policy that forces people to take risks.

“First it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now the magnificent Whitney Houston,” the legendary singer was quoted as saying on stage. “I’d like every person in this room to campaign to legalize drugs.”

He continued, “Let’s legalize drugs like they did in Amsterdam,” which Bennett labeled a “very sane” city.

“No one’s hiding or sneaking around corners to get it. They go to a doctor,” explained Bennett.

While Houston struggled with drug abuse in the past, it has not been established that drugs played a role in her death on Saturday.

Bennett, who called Houston “the greatest singer I’ve ever heard in my life,” performed “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” at the star-packed gala.

Sunday’s Grammys will feature a Houston tribute.

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Video has surfaced of what is believed to be Whitney Houston’s last performance before her death on Saturday.

Houston is seen performing on Thursday at Kelly Price’s pre-Grammy party, where she sang “Yes, Jesus Loves Me.”

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Price and Houston, along with Faith Evans, collaborated on the 1999 song “Heartbreak Hotel,” which appeared on Houston’s My Love Is Your Love album.

The track went on to earn two Grammy nominations.

RELATED – How Should The Grammys Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston?

Houston was expected to perform just hours after she was found dead, at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys event.

Check out the clips below to see Houston’s last performance, as well as the official “Heartbreak Hotel” video.

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As celebrities and fans alike grapple with the news of Whitney Houston’s death, many are wondering if and how Sunday’s Grammy Awards will pay tribute to the iconic star.

Houston, a six-time Grammy winner, “was one of the world’s greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades,” Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement on Saturday night.

He added, “Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.”

Houston was expected to attend Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys soiree in Los Angeles just hours after she was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Davis, who was the first to discover Houston’s talents, had selected her to perform at the bash, which will reportedly still be held.

While event organizers for the Grammys have not yet officially announced any specific plans to honor the late singer, early speculation has named Jennifer Hudson as a possible late addition to the telecast.

Again, nothing is confirmed.

Which performers would you like to see honor Houston on music’s biggest night?

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Miley Cyrus and John Mayer are hooking up, reports Star magazine, which claims “they got touchy-feely behind the scenes in L.A. during Grammys weekend!”

According to the tabloid, sparks first “ignited” between the two at Clive Davis‘ annual pre-Grammys party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 12.

“She followed John around all night like a puppy dog,” a supposed eyewitness tells the mag. That same source adds she then “put her arm around his waist, and even grabbed his behind,” and Mayer “reciprocated.”

Wowza.

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The mag says, “Things got even hotter between them the following evening at the Grammys.” Another alleged “eyewitness” says Mayer “leaned over and kissed” Cyrus backstage when he thought no one was looking.

After this claimed kiss, the So Undercover star supposedly “slapped his butt and told him, ‘You rock!’”

Now, the 18-year-old star is apparently telling friends that “she believes she can make John a one-woman man.”

Seriously?

No.

A source close to Cyrus tells Gossip Cop that talk of a hookup between her and Mayer is “not true,” and that “they only said ‘hello’ in passing,” at both the Clive Davis party and Grammys.

Now time to slap the behinds of the staffers at Star - and tell them they don’t rock.

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Not only were Taylor Swift and “Glee” star Cory Monteith hanging out together at Clive Davis‘ annual pre-Grammy party on January 30 — and sharing dinner a few nights earlier at Jerry’s Deli in L.A. — but a source in the know confirms to Gossip Cop that the two young stars “have been on a few dates.” 

Gossip Cop would like to warn, however, that it’s a tad early to start buying gifts from a registry. 

Shortly after Swift’s Grammy wins, including “Album of the Year,” she flew off to Australia, where she’ll be performing Thursday night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

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HollywoodLife has done it again — fabricating drama, where there never was any in the first place.

The blog ran a headline, “EXCLUSIVE! Joe Jonas & Taylor Swift’s Awkward Red Carpet Encounter,” followed by the sentence, “We could feel the tension on the red carpet!”

Well, that story is “exclusive,” because no one else saw an “awkward red carpet encounter” at Clive Davis‘ annual pre-Grammys party. And it’s interesting the site reports that it “could feel the tension,” because a source on the scene says HollywoodLife’s reporter was “so far away” from Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas, they could barely see the meeting at all.

Making it more hilarious, HollywoodLife writes, “We tried to read their lips, but (sic) too distracted by their obvious body language: She kept her arms crossed while they hugged, then exchanged words in an obviously unnerving conversation while Joe kept his hands in his pockets… There’s no love lost between these two.”

While places like HollywoodLife report what they “feel,” and what they think they saw from afar, having “tried to read their lips,” Gossip Cop can tell you exactly what went down.

Multiple sources tell Gossip Cop the encounter was 100 percent friendly.

And one Gossip Cop source, who was less than a foot away, noted they hugged and their conversation was “very cordial. They’re fine. They talked for a few minutes,” adding, “it was not awkward.”

Only HollywoodLife should feel pretty awkward for such an inaccurate story.

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