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ADELE won Best Album at the U.K.'s BRIT Awards last night . . . then FLIPPED THE BIRD during her acceptance speech.

She was angry because the host cut her off.  Apparently, her speech was running long . . . and he had to introduce the band BLUR, who was performing to close out the show.

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Afterwards, Adele apologized, and said the middle finger was for the show's producers.  She said, "I was cut off during my speech but I wanted to thank the British public for all their support."

"I was held up with my voice and troubles but the album kept walking without me.  I flipped the bird for the suits at the BRITS who cut me off.  Sorry if I offended anyone but it was for them, not for the fans."

The host was also sorry it went down like that.  He said, "I don't understand quite why I was made to [cut her short] . . . she's the biggest star in the world.  I don't understand what happened but I'm upset about it."

"Blur played for 11 minutes, and she didn't get [the] chance to say thank you once." 

(Technically, she said "Thank You" four times, but they were just general "Thank Yous" to the crowd . . . not to anyone in particular.)

DIANNA AGRON'S character on "Glee", Quinn, was in a BAD car accident on last night's episode.  She was TEXTING AND DRIVING when a truck slammed into her . . . and that's how the episode ended.

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The good news is:  Quinn did NOT die . . . and she'll be back when "Glee" returns from its two-month hiatus.  The next new episode is scheduled for April 10th.

But she's coming back in a WHEELCHAIR.

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Pictures from the "Glee" set have surfaced online . . . and they show Quinn in a wheelchair and a helmet.  It looks like she's preparing to race KEVIN MCHALE'S character Artie, who's been in a wheelchair since the show began.  

There's no word how long Quinn will be in a wheelchair.

In honor of Presidents' Day, "Jersey Shore" star JWOWW put together a list of Presidents she'd like to "hook up with."  

There are EIGHT U.S. Presidents that turn her on, and apparently her tastes are NONPARTISAN.

Here's the list, in the order JWoww had it, with her commentary on each one:

ULYSSES S. GRANT . . . "I heard he was an alcoholic.  Sounds like he liked to party!  He kinda looks like that actor Kevin Kline, right?  LOL."

ABRAHAM LINCOLN . . . "Who knew the dude on the $5 bill wasn't always so hairy.  I bet the ladies loved him back in the day."

BILL CLINTON . . . "He might be old and gray but he was famous for not being able to keep it in his pants and a guy with a healthy sexual appetite is always sexy in my book."

GEORGE WASHINGTON . . . "Who knew that the guy on the coin you use to get your laundry done was a bit of a looker.  He can join me for some 'GTL' anytime he wants!" 

GEORGE W. BUSH . . . "We all know this guy liked to party Jersey-style and that makes him A-OK in my book."

RONALD REAGAN . . . "Movie star turned [hottie]" 

BARACK OBAMA . . . "Yes we can!" 

JOHN F. KENNEDY . . . "Too much of a ladies man in his day, but he liked a lady with curves and I am down with that." 

SIMON COWELL has an interesting idea:  A face-off between all of the winners of the various singing competition shows.

He Tweeted, "Maybe the winner of 'X Factor' this year should compete with winner of 'The Voice' and 'American Idol' in a super final.  Just a thought.  I'd be up for it."  Simon added, "I love the rivalry between all the music shows."

There's no response from the people behind "The Voice" . . . but "Idol" producer NIGEL LYTHGOE has weighed in, and he doesn't think it'd be much of a challenge.

He Tweeted, "The problem is the 'Idol' winner will be a star by then."

If they did this last year, the face-off would be between "Idol's" SCOTTY MCCREERY . . . JAVIER COLON from "The Voice" . . . and "X Factor" winner MELANIE AMARO.  

Who do you think would've won?

Scotty won the Best New Artist award at the American Country Awards 

 Melanie was in that Super Bowl Commercial for Pepsi with Elton John.

And Javier...won The Voice.

BOBBY BROWN attended WHITNEY HOUSTON'S funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday. But he left before it even started because security was harassing him.  At least that's what he says.

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He issued a statement saying, "My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston.  We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions."

He added, "In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene.  My children are completely distraught over the events."

TMZ says that Bobby is leaving out one important detail:  Whitney's family invited Bobby and TWO guests . . . but he showed up at the church with NINE people, and got mad when he was told they couldn't seat all of them.

Bobby paid tribute to Whitney during his intro at the NEW EDITION gig on Friday in Maryland... 

Even Elmo loves LMFAO, but he thought their song needed to be cleaned up a bit.

Here's Elmo's version...

"I'm Elmo and I Know It"

I love that "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" was replaced with "tickle, tickle, tickle."  lol

Whitney Houston’s funeral service will be held Saturday at her family church in New Jersey.

The owner of the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark said the funeral will be held at noon at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark and it is invitation only.

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The funeral home said that no wake would be held and that there would be no public memorial at Newark’s Prudential Center.  It was rumored to be an event similar to Michael Jackson’s public memorial. But Houston’s family rep said no such event was ever planned.

Meanwhile, flags above New Jersey’s federal and official buildings will fly at half-mast on Saturday during the funeral. Governor Chris Christie said it’s the least the state can do to pay tribute to the superstar. 

BOBBY BROWN flew into Los Angeles Sunday night to take care of his 18-year-old daughter BOBBI KRISTINA.  But sources say he STILL hasn't seen her . . . because WHITNEY HOUSTON'S family is keeping him away.

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Bobbi Kristina is reportedly being cared for by family members at a house in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, back in Newark, New Jersey, the word is that Whitney's family does NOT want Bobby at Whitney's funeral on Saturday . . . and sources say he's pretty distraught over it.

People have been thinking it ever since Whitney died:  It's Bobby Brown's fault for getting Whitney hooked on drugs.  

But E! Online spoke with an anonymous friend of Whitney's who says her death is NOT Bobby's fault.  

The friend said, "Whitney's death is not Bobby's fault."

"It was Whitney herself.  I think even she has admitted that. And Bobby never forced her to do anything. These were her choices."  

"What people don't know is that the fighting wasn't just caused by drugs. It really had to do more with Whitney's secrets." according to the source.

Who do you blame for Whitney's death?

ABC will reveal the next "Dancing with the Stars" cast in two weeks.  The announcement will happen on "Good Morning America" on February 28th.

In the meantime, here are the latest names that are being rumored by various sources:

Singer GAVIN DEGRAW . . . At the Grammys Sunday night, Gavin's friend, ONE REPUBLIC singer RYAN TEDDER, said Gavin was going to do it.

REGIS PHILBIN

Blogger PEREZ HILTON

Quarterback VINCE YOUNG

Diabetic chef PAULA DEEN

 "Jersey Shore" star JWOWW

Former Republican presidential candidates MICHELE BACHMANN and HERMAN CAIN.

Young KARDASHIAN CLAN members KYLIE and KENDALL JENNER . . . Kylie is 14, and Kendall is 16.  

PEE-WEE HERMAN . . . He recently made a guest appearance on "Top Chef".

"Comedian"/horrific bodybuilder CARROT TOP

E! News co-host GIULIANA RANCIC

Former "227" star JACKEE HARRY

JENNY MCCARTHY . . . Although last month, she said she always turns the show down because they can't get A-list "stars."  She said, "They ask me every year, and I just can't do it.  I tell them why:  'You guys keep saying every year you're going to get A-List people and then it's the girl that was with George Clooney.'"

STEVIE WONDER . . . He recently told ELLEN DEGENERES he'd consider doing it.  He said, "I'm losing weight.  When I get to where I feel like I'm gonna look good enough for what I wanna do, I'll do that."

TIM TEBOW and New York Giants wide receiver VICTOR CRUZ say they WERE invited to dance this season . . . but they turned the offers down.

Despite just learning about his ex-wife's death earlier that day, BOBBY BROWN took the stage with NEW EDITION Saturday night in Mississippi.

But he did recognize Whitney's passing by pointing to the sky and saying, "I would like to say I love you, Whitney."  Here's the video from TMZ.

At the end of the show, he told the crowd, "Just say a prayer for my daughter, say a prayer for her mother, and if you find the time please say a prayer for me because I am going to need it."  Here's the video.

Sources say Bobby broke down several times during the show, and the other members of New Edition would put their arms around him for support.

Although the show went on Saturday night, Bobby has left the tour to get back to Los Angeles to be with his daughter BOBBI KRISTINA. 

Bobby released the following statement . . ."Today my daughter did visit with doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.  She has been released and is presently with my family, including her siblings."

"Obviously the death of her mother is affecting her, however, we will get through this tragedy as a family.  Again, I ask for privacy during this time."

Best Dressed

Adele

Rihanna

Taylor Swift

Gwyneth Paltrow 

Jessie J

 Carrie Underwood

Worst Dressed

Nicki Minaj

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga.  

Is "Once Upon A Time" missing their Evil Queen?

Snooki

Fergie

Bonnie McKee.  She's written hit songs for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears.  

Bruno Mars...apparently preparing for a flood.  

Cyndi Laupner...or Cruella De Vil

You've heard of a Flash Mob, but what about Flash Fans?