Whitney Houston Funeral: Performers To Include Aretha Franklin And Stevie Wonder

17 February 2012, 11:25

Guests invited to the service in New Jersey include the late singer's former husband, Bobby Brown.

Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform during Whitney Houston's funeral on Saturday (18th February), it's been announced.

The 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' will be laid to rest on Saturday (18th February) at the New Hope Baptist Church in New Jersey.

Whitney's musical mentor, Clive Davis, will speak during the service, while guests include a host of celebrities, including the late singer's ex-husband Bobby Brown.

The ceremony will be a private service for family and friends, and fans of the singer have been told to stay away.

Instead, fans can watch the service as it happens in a live internet stream.

Whitney Houston died last weekend (11th February) at the Beverley Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.