Whitney Houston's body has arrived at a church in New Jersey ahead of her funeral.
The late star was driven to the service in a gold hearse by Whigham's Funeral Services.
In video footage and photographs being streamed around the world, pall bearers are seen carrying the gold-handled coffin into the New Hope Baptist Church, where she first sang for an audience.
Sky News reports a heavy police and media presence outside the church, with fans warned by police to stay away and watch on television.
Singers and speakers will include Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, R Kelly and Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick. Godmother Aretha Franklin has pulled out due to ill health.
Friends Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, Beyonce and Bill Cosby are also expected to attend.
Close family of the superstar attended a private viewing yesterday.
Whitney and Bobbi Christina
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