Whitney Houston Calls Drug Claims "Ridiculous"

Speaking out following rumors that she's once again struggling with her addiction woes, Whitney Houston claims that her hospitalization was due to allergies.

Having already been released from a hospital in Paris, France, the "I Will Always Love You" singer tells People magazine, "I'm feeling great. I'm just ready to move on and continue my world tour."

Diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, Whitney had to postpone the first four scheduled performances of her European tour - which led to reports that the 46-year-old was using cocaine.

Denying any such misdoings, Miss Houston said that the claims are "ridiculous. At this point, I just don't respond. I don't even read it."

Feeling much better, Whitney went on to say, "My health is terrific. But this is a time when I get a lot of allergies."

From this point, Houston will get back to her stage duties on April 13 in Birmingham, England, telling of the tour, "I'm doing what I love to do, which is singing. The best part is seeing all of my fans around the world."