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Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76

NEW YORK – Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince...

DATE: Feb 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album

NEW YORK – Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker more than a decade to make and revisits...

DATE: Mar 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82

NEW YORK – Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Bob Marley immersive experience to land in U.S. next year

NEW YORK – A massive immersive experience celebrating Bob Marley is heading for its U.S. premiere early next year, complete with photographs, lots of music and even a pair of the reggae gian...

DATE: Nov 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

NEW YORK – Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining h...

DATE: Nov 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Do the ‘Time Warp’ again – 'Rocky Horror' show will travel

A touring, interactive version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is hitting the road to celebrate the cult film’s birthday with screenings, live shadow casts, the invitation to be inappropriate and one of its original stars – Barry Bostwick. (Associated Press)

DATE: Sep 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Iconic rockers Blondie to issue first box set this summer

NEW YORK – Blondie said Wednesday they will release their first authorized collection in their 50-year history, a huge box set that includes 124 tracks, 36 of which were never issued. “Blon...

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Music

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resist...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The B-52s to launch a U.S. farewell tour this summer

NEW YORK – The quirky dance-pop outfit The B-52s are hitting the road one last time for a final tour this summer. “No one likes to throw a party more than we do, but after almost a half-cent...

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Foo Fighters cancel all dates after drummer’s death

LOS ANGELES – Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates after the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The rockers had been scheduled to play at the Grammy Awards in Las ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you’re in

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.” The Rock &...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Ronnie Spector, ’60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

NEW YORK – Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ’n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group T...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Music