By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 8:44 AM on 17th February 2012 Bobby Brown, will perform in concert with his band in Connecticut just hours after his ex-wife is laid to rest on Saturday, it's been revealed. The New Edition star will take to the stage at the Mohegan Sun Indian Casino at 8 PM EST on Saturday night, Whitney's funeral is scheduled to start at noon in Newark, New Jersey. The singer will be attending the event it was confirmed on Wednesday despite the fact it was alleged he was excluded from the service. The show must go on: Bobby Brown will keep to his scheduled door date in Connecticut on Saturday, despite the fact that Whitney is being laid to rest
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Not rescheduling New Edition date in Connecticut
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Brown will attend A-List funeral it has been confirmed
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Kevin Costner preparing to speak about his friend
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Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will both sing
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Oprah Winfrey heads up celebrity guest list
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Private viewing planned for Friday
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Bobbi Kristina being prepared to see her mother's body
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