beverly hilton hotel

Whether inside or outside the Beverly Hilton hotel where singer Whitney Houston died Saturday afternoon, the grief and shock were the same.

In a strange set of circumstances on Saturday, the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel was bustling with the annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party - all while an investigation death of Davis's own prodigy and musical legend, Whitney Houston, was being conducted a few floors above.

The sharp humor of Ricky Gervais and the star power of George Clooney promise a heavy presence during the 69th annual Golden Globes award show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday night.

See the stars arrive at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

The Golden Globes ceremony will be even more glittery this year. Apart from all the stars lighting up the room, the new set at the Beverly Hilton Hotel's International Ballroom will shine with 30,000 Swarovski crystals.

Musician Rod Stewart attends the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.

Boxer Mike Tyson arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

Actress Lea Michele onstage for the 'Program of the Year' award for 'Glee' during the 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

Actor Eddie Cibrian attends the panel discussion for 'Invasion' during the ABC 2005 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 27, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California.