Whitney apologizes only to her fans

So, Diane Sawyer did the impossible! She snagged Whitney Houston, and you can see it for yourself Wednesday on ABC’s “Primetime: Special Edition.” Sawyer says Houston addresses the widespread rumors of drug use, her marriage, her relationship with Daddy and other problems.

Sawyer asks the singer if, looking back, “Do you apologize?” Houston answers: “Yeah, there are things I apologize for. Like [canceled] concert dates. There was things I apologized for, because the people really mattered to me. They mattered to me. And I know they came out to see me. And I apologize for that. I’ll make it up to you. But that’s the only people in the world -- the public, the fans

You were expecting maybe breast-beating, mea culpas, shocking revelations? ... The Paltrows -- Blythe Danner, Gwyneth and Jake -- have sent out a wonderful thank-you card in remembrance of husband and father Bruce, who died Oct. 2.

Inside, it reads: “To honor Bruce. 1. Help someone -- he helped so many. 2. Remember his quick wit, his irreverent good humor, his love of family and friends. 3. Work on your golf game.”