Whitney Houston joins a long list of women whose fame and success have been overshadowed by personal tragedy and addictions.

Amy Winehouse is but the latest in a list of tragic figures who have found themselves paying the ultimate price for their addictions.

Two years ago, Kanye West’s Grammy afterparty was a booze-filled, late-night affair with 3 000 screaming guests, bikini-clad women — and his mother, Donda, in the house. He was…

After the death of South African reggae legend Lucky Dube last week in an apparent hijacking attempt in Johannesburg, much was said about the singer’s worldwide appeal — and a…