Dixie Cups Member Rosa Lee Hawkins—of ‘Chapel of Love’ Fame—Dead at 76
The group, consisting of two sisters and a cousin, knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot and returned to the charts with “People Say” and “Iko Iko.”
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Bob Saget, Known For TV’s ‘Full House’ and ‘Blue’ Humor, Dies
Though he was best known for his role as Danny Tanner, “America’s Dad,” on the long-running TV sitcom, he also did raunchy stand-up comedy
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Calvin Simon, Rock Hall Member With P-Funk, Dies
He formed a doo-wop quintet with George Clinton called the Parliaments and they eventually evolved into the collectives known as Parliament-Funkadelic
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David Bowie Gets 75th Birthday Celebration
His Estate has announced a year-long celebration marking the icon’s big anniversary, kicking off with experiential shops in New York and London
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Sidney Poitier, Trailblazer Who Became First Black Man to Win Oscar For Best Actor, Dies
For 20 years, Poitier was the top and virtually sole African-American film star, in such films as Lilies of the Field, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and To Sir, With Love
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Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Soundtrack 50th Anniv. Box Set: Review
if you’re a serious fan, you’ll be glad to hear that ‘200 Motels’ has been dramatically expanded. But prepare to wade through a lot of silliness.
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Valerie Bertinelli Shares Eddie Van Halen’s Final Moments
The revelation comes from the actress and TV host’s new book, Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today, via an excerpt that appeared in People
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Musicians We Lost in 2021
Many of our favorite artists were taken from us in 2021, both due to the Covid-19 virus and other causes. We pay our respects
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Bernie Taupin Receives 2022 New Year Honours
The lyricist met Elton John in 1967 when they each responded to an ad for songwriters. Their collaboration has spanned more than five decades
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Betty White Dies, Just Days Shy of Her 100th Birthday
Tributes poured in for one of America’s most beloved stars. “Party with angels, Betty! That’s what legends do…,” wrote one
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