Franklin says Houston's mother raised her well (AP)

Appeals court rules against Roger Miller's widow (AP)

Adele breaks Whitney Houston's chart record (Reuters)

'X Factor' teenager Crow signs TV, record deal (AP)

Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King (Reuters)

Rihanna could draw criticism for songs with Brown (AP)

Adele turns tables on TV execs with finger gesture (Reuters)

Chieftains "Voice of Ages" among year's best country albums (Reuters)

Ukrainian party accused of racism in pop scandal (AP)

Jason Crabb leads Dove Awards nominations with 8 (AP)

Journey drummer ordered to anger management (AP)

Grammy boost for Adele's '21,' 21st week on top (AP)

Chris Brown earns musical redemption from Rihanna (Reuters)

Jackson concert promoters out of Joe Jackson lawsuit (Reuters)

Adele adds to awards haul at triumphant BRITs (Reuters)

Blur to play London's Hyde Park at Olympics closing (Reuters)

Whitney Houston laid to rest in New Jersey (Reuters)

Whitney Houston's clothes, earrings up for auction (Reuters)

Judge dismisses AEG Live from Joe Jackson lawsuit (AP)

Stars mourn Whitney Houston at rousing New Jersey funeral (Reuters)