Episode 4: Grab a pen and your notebook because in this episode we're sharing all the details from the infamous Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party the night Whitney Houston died. The Beverly Hilton was buzzing with media and celebrities while Whitney's body was still upstairs. We find out who was in attendance, what was the mood, who performed, what was on the dinner menu, and why the party wasn't cancelled.
Then we introduce the most outrageous party guest yet: Raffles Van Exel, a celebrity hanger-on and member of Whitney's entourage. Buckle up because this is one wild ride: from "How To" Con videos, to sneaking into the Neverland Ranch, to finessing his way into owning part of a music icon's estate. You won't want to miss the story of Raffles.
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Jennifer Hudson - I Will Always Love You (54th GRAMMYs on CBS). (YouTube 2012)
Is Raffles Van Exel Really Serious (YouTube 2012).
Roger Friedman Calls for Investigation into Raffles Van Exel (YouTube 2012)
Who is Raffles Van Exel (YouTube 2012)
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Bruntjen v. Van Exel, 506 F. Supp. 3d 673 (D. Minn. 2020)
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