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Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 1-7 include actor-singer Julie Andrews, actor Zach Galifianakis from “The Hangover” and musician Sting.
Musician Stephen Sanchez is capping off a whirlwind year by releasing his debut album “Angel Face,” out Friday.
An Alabama high school band director says he was just “doing my job” when police officers arrested him and shocked him with a stun gun after he refused to immediately stop the band as it played in the bleachers following a football game.
For nearly four decades, the Talking Heads documentary “Stop Making Sense” has exerted an inexorable pull on all who encounter the frenetic fever of arguably the finest concert film ever made.
The 2023 Latin Grammy nominations are here. Édgar Barrera, the producer and songwriter known for his work with such artists as Madonna, Karol G, Shakira, Peso Pluma and Grupo Frontera leads the 2023 Latin Grammy nominations with 13.
Marilyn Manson has been sentenced to community service and a fine after pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 24-30 include Rapper Lil’ Wayne, comedian and podcast host Marc Maron and actor-rapper Donald Glover.
Eno Ichikawa, who revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences, has died. He was 83.
Rapper Jeezy has filed for divorce from TV personality Jeannie Mai after two years of marriage. Court records show the 45-year-old rapper, whose birth name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, filed to end his marriage on Thursday in Georgia.
Former Christian rocker Stephen Mason’s life has been shaped by guitars, barber shears and the Bible.
Incoming music director Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the New York Philharmonic at its spring gala on April 24, the orchestra said as it announced a $40 million gift from co-chairman Oscar L.
Author Sandra Cisneros is this year’s winner of the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, honoring writers who help foster “understanding between and among people.“ Cisneros is best known for her million-selling novel “The House on Mango Street” and has often drawn upon he
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 17-23 include singer Julio Iglesias, author Stephen King and comedian-actor Jason Sudeikis.
Kamala Harris says hip-hop is ‘the ultimate American art form’ as she hosts a 50th anniversary party
Vice President Kamala Harris has hosted a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, with appearances by some of the music genre’s pioneers and stars.
New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has released “João,” an album in tribute to her late father, the bossa nova giant João Gilberto.
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly in northeast Oklahoma.
Veteran Canadian journalist and author Peter C. Newman has died at the age of 94. Newman died in hospital in Belleville, Ontario, Thursday morning from complications related to a stroke he had last year, which caused him to develop Parkinson’s disease, his wife Alvy Newman said by phone.
Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is embarking on her most ambitious season yet. Several firsts await, including her debut at Carnegie Hall and performances of three roles she’s never sung in staged productions.
Joe Jonas has filed for divorce from Sophie Turner after four years of marriage and two children. The 34-year-old Jonas Brothers singer filed to end his marriage with the 27-year-old star of “Game of Thrones” and “X-Men” actor on Tuesday in Florida court.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 10-16 include singer Marc Anthony, talk show host Tamron Hall and comedian Amy Poehler.
Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth, has died. He was 56.
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer’s sex abuse scandal hope for company apology and compensation
A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer are expressing hope the company will provide financial compensation and work to prevent a recurrence.
Get ready to say goodbye to one of America’s greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created.
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. A statement on Buffett’s official website and social media pages says the singer died Friday “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.”
Prominent classical music conductor pulls out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer
Prominent classical music conductor John Eliot Gardiner is pulling out of all engagements until next year after allegedly hitting a singer backstage following a concert.
Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have teamed up for a new podcast called “Strike Force Five” — named after their personal text chain.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 3-9 include comedian Jeff Foxworthy, singer Beyonce’ and actor Idris Elba.
Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99
A publicist says the enduring and dapper game show host Bob Barker has died at his home in Los Angeles.
British pop singer Maisie Peters’ tour in the U.S. and Canada follows the June release of her sophomore album “The Good Witch.”
Buck Meek is out with his third album “Haunted Mountain.” It is an accessible and ear-pleasing fusion of twangy guitar and lovely lyrics honoring the heart.