Entertainment Express: Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, The Walking Dead, Argo, Freddie Mercury

* The Grammys gave Whitney Houston a final send-off on Thursday night, where stars like Halle Berry, Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson and Usher shared their memories and performed in tribute to the late singer.

* Barbra Streisand had her Brooklyn homecoming at the Barclay’s Center, pleasing a sold-out crowd of 19 000 fans.

* Season 3 of the hit series The Walking Dead hits the small screen this weekend – and introduces us to the Governor and Michonne, two new pivotal characters.

* Ben Affleck’s Argo, which screened at the Toronto Film Festival, opens on the US cinema circuit this weekend, as Oscar buzz around the film grows.

* Queen guitarist Brian  May has confirmed the Freddie Mercury biopic with Sacha Baron Cohen is due to start filming in Spring and should be released in 2014.

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