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11/3/17-Heatwave lead dies

(Rolling Stone) Keith Wilder, the singer of the influential Seventies funk outfit Heatwave, died Sunday at the age of 65. Les Spaine, the group's manager, confirmed the singer's death to Rolling Stone. Wilder's cousin and bandmate, Billy Jones, told Dayton.com that Wilder was suffering from health problems and died in his sleep. No specific cause of death has been revealed. "He had an excellent compositional instinct and wrote great music […]

todayNovember 3, 2017

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10/30/17-George Young dies

George Young, songwriter-guitarist for the Easybeats, Flash & the Pan and producer for AC/DC, died October 22, 2017, at the age of 70, according to multiple news sources. He was the older brother of Malcolm and Agnus Young of AC/DC. They paid tribute to their brother on their Facebook account: "It is with pain in our heart that we have to announce the passing of our beloved brother and mentor […]

todayOctober 30, 2017

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10/25/17-Fats Domino at 89

The legendary New Orleans singer and pianist Fats Domino, known for hits like "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't It A Shame" has died. He was 89. Domino, whose real name is Antoine Domino Jr., died surrounded by his family. The iconic artist was born and raised in New Orleans and first broke out into the city's rock and roll scene in the late 1940's after joining the band The Solid Senders. […]

todayOctober 25, 2017

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10/25/17-Kenny Rogers Retires

Kenny Rogers insists he's all ready for retirement after ticking a Music City Walk of Fame induction off his bucket list. The veteran country star will end his career with a massive, star-studded farewell concert in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday night and on Tuesday he was in the city to receive a major honor. Surrounded by family, friends and hundreds of fans, The Gambler singer took his place alongside pals […]

todayOctober 25, 2017

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10/18/17-Billy Joel: Dad Again!

(CNN) Billy Joel is going to be a dad for the third time. The 68-year-old told The Belfast Telegraph that his fourth wife, Alexis Joel, is pregnant with their second child and the couple is due next month. Billy Joel's spokesperson confirmed the baby news to CNN. The "Piano Man" and his wife welcomed a daughter, Della Rose, in August 2015. Their bundle of joy arrived a month after the […]

todayOctober 18, 2017

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10/18/17-Cher in Mamma Mia 2!

(CNN) The queen of reinvention is making her return to the silver screen. Cher announced over the weekend in several tweets that she has been cast in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," the sequel to the hit 2008 film, "Mamma Mia!" CNN also confirmed the news. Details on Cher's character still remain a mystery but she did tell fans on Twitter that "her look is amazing, not like anything […]

todayOctober 18, 2017

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10/18/17-Rare Tina Turner Appearance

Tina Turner has put an end to her retirement to promote a new musical about her life. The legendary singer retired from the stage and spotlight in 2009 after completing her final concert series, the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour, but the 77-year-old has returned to the public eye to support theater director Phyllida Lloyd's new biographical show Tina. During the unveiling of the musical at The Hospital Club in London, […]

todayOctober 18, 2017

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10/17/17-Elton's final Vegas days

Elton John will bow out of his latest Las Vegas residency after one more run of concerts in 2018. The icon has added a final 14 dates to his The Million Dollar Piano shows, wrapping up the performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in May 2018. Elton has been a regular at the popular venue since 2004, when he launched his first residency, The Red Piano shows. He enjoyed […]

todayOctober 17, 2017

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10/11/17-Curtis Mayfield Film

Lionel Richie is helping to develop a new biopic about soul legend Curtis Mayfield. The hit maker has been granted the rights to his late pal's life story from officials at the Curtis Mayfield Estate, and will collaborate on the feature film with Curtis' widow, Altheida, and other loved ones. "It's an honor for me to bring the life of one of my idols and friend to the screen," Lionel […]

todayOctober 11, 2017

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