In a world with a 24-hour news cycle and the ability to update followers in 140 characters every few seconds, is there such a thing as "too soon?" Saturday Night Live might test the limits of those archaic words this weekend when one of its most-uproarious veterans, Maya Rudolph, hosts the venerable show. Rumor has it that SNL writers and producers are considering writing a sketch around one of Maya's most well-known celebrity impersonations, Whitney Houston. 

If you’re anything like the Instinct staff, you fell down a very deep rabbit hole of Whitney Houston clips on YouTube this weekend. Thankfully, VH1 is rescuing our tear-stained keyboards and computer screens.

VH1 plans to honor our greatest diva (don’t argue with us about this right now—we can’t handle it), with a week of programming that’s sure to highlight Whitney in all of her glory.

There were lots of standout moments during the Sunday night telecast of the Grammy Awards, but it's really this year's stylists who walk away winners for upping the game on fuckery. The Grammys have always been edgy fashion terrain, a safe zone for the experimental outfits best sold on rock stars. But watching the red carpet of the 2012 Grammys, you had to wonder if the industry was handing out trophies for "Best Singer To Out-Gaga Mother Monster." Despite the ... wait for it ... *reductive* "who can be weirder than Grace Jones & more provocative than Madonna" competition last night, the spotlight wasn't stolen from these memorable performances...

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Jennifer Hudson fought through the tears to deliver a powerful and emotional rendition of the song Whitney Houston made famous, "I Will Always Love You" at Sunday night's Grammy Awards. Grab the tissues and watch video of Jennifer's moving tribute, after the jump. 

A representative of Whitney Houston has confirmed to the AP that iconic singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. The cause of death remains undisclosed at this time. 

From the AP:

Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told reporters outside the Beverly Hilton that Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel. Her body remained there and Beverly Hills detectives were investigating.

"There were no obvious signs of any criminal intent," Rosen said.

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, said the cause of death was unknown.

Rosen said police received a 911 call from hotel security about Houston at 3:43 p.m. Saturday. Paramedics who were already at the hotel because of a Grammy party unsuccessfully...

How will we know that this is the best mash-up ever in history ever? Truth is, we won't. But the incessant man-Spanx-wrapped booty shaking taking place in our ergonomic Kim Kardashian Office Collection desk chair this early in the a.m. is certainly a good sign.

Ever wondered what it'd sound like if Whitney got her shiz together to collaborate with today's hottest divas? The answer, after the break!

Rihanna is celebrating her 11th No. 1 hit today as news that "We Found Love" has climbed to the apex of the Billboard charts. With the landmark, Rihanna ties Whitney Houston and causes a restructuring of Billboard's chart of artists with 10 or more No. 1 hits. So, where does RiRi now fall on the updated list?

Frankmusik is ready for prime-time.

I only hope that his energetic, magnetic performance on Erasure’s Tomorrow’s World tour ensures that prime-time is ready for him. (Follow the jump for more.)

Girl, it has been too long! How are you going to make The Bodyguard and Waiting To Exhale and then make Cinderella and leave us with that for 14 years?! Find out which movie the American legend and American Idol are making together after the jump.

Whitney Houston has checked into outpatient rehab for drug and alcohol abuse, a rep told People Magazine. 

Rest assured: not all cherished gay diva icons had a rough weekend (looking your way, Babs).

Seems Whitney Houston might be back on top, bottoms. Not only did she receive an out-of-nowhere homage from Lady Gaga at Sunday night's Grammy Awards broadcast (take that, Madonna!), but according to eyewitness reports and those privy to a special performance from Whitney (alongside Dionne Warwick) at Clive Davis's annual Grammy event, the Queen of the Night is back from crack! A short clip of the pair serenading Clive has surfaced, and though it doesn't offer much evidence (we'll get Detective LaToya Jackson on the case STAT), it certainly sounds like Whitney's voice is on the mends...

We know now the real reason behind the postponement of a few legs on Whitney Houston's European tour: Lin Yu Chun, whom some are referring to as the next Susan Boyle. Prepared to be floored, people. Bobby!!?