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Bobby Rydell, 60s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, dies

Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ’n’ roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Tuesday. Rydell died of complications from pneu...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at age 78

NEW YORK – Patrick Demarchelier, the French-born photographer known for his high-fashion images of top models and celebrities, including Princess Diana, has died. He was 78. His Instagram ac...

DATE: Apr 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

LAS VEGAS – An 81-year-old jazz giant and a 15-year-old rock singer were the first to perform tributes to Joni Mitchell on Friday night. Such was the diversity of artists honoring a most di...

DATE: Apr 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

LOS ANGELES – Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy after his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. S...

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

NEW YORK – Bruce Wills is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family announced Wednesday....

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

Will Smith would face little more than a slap if charged

LOS ANGELES – Will Smith’s slap at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he’d likely face little more than a slap o...

DATE: Mar 30, 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

Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn't “earned that right.” The music icon who has been elected into the...

DATE: Mar 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Screaming Trees singer, Seattle icon Mark Lanegan dies at 57

Mark Lanegan, the singer whose raspy baritone and darkly poetic songwriting made Screaming Trees an essential part of the early Seattle grunge scene and brought him an acclaimed solo career,...

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Kodak Black reportedly among 4 shot outside Super Bowl party

LOS ANGELES – Four people were shot and wounded early Saturday after a fight broke out outside a Los Angeles restaurant hosting a party that followed a Justin Bieber concert, police said. Th...

DATE: Feb 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records brand as owner

LOS ANGELES – Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career. The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlle...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment