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Andre Williams, R&B singer and producer known as Mr. Rhythm, dies at 82

R&B singer and songwriter Andre Williams died Sunday at age 82. Williams co-wrote “Shake A Tail Feather.” He moved as…

March 19, 2019

Music

Medical bills kept surf-rock legend Dick Dale touring till the end

Dick Dale, known as “The King of the Surf Guitar,” died at age 81 Saturday night.Richard Drew/Associated Press file In…

March 19, 2019

Film

Filmmaker David Lynch teaching a class about creativity

The visionary mind behind “Blue Velvet,” “Mulholland Drive” and “Twin Peaks” is imparting this and other wisdom, like never giving…

March 19, 2019

Music

Bernie Torme, guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, dead at 66

Drummer Mik Gaffney told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Torme died Sunday at a London hospital. Gaffney said Torme…

March 19, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Lori Loughlin once played a TV character embroiled in an alleged school admissions scam

Actress Lori Loughlin, seen Feb. 28 with daughters Olivia Jade Giannulli, left, and Isabella Rose Giannulli, and her husband, Mossimo…

March 13, 2019

Music

Drummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies

Kevork Djansezian, File)<br><br>Don Randi, from left, Glen Campbell and Hal Blaine, representing session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew, hold…

March 12, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek says he has pancreatic cancer

In a video posted online Wednesday, the 78-year-old said he was announcing his illness directly to “Jeopardy!” fans in keeping…

March 6, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

R. Kelly explodes during first interview after his arrest

Robert Kelly, known as R. Kelly, appears in a booking photo provided by the Chicago Police Department on Saturday.Courtesy of…

March 6, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Johnny Depp sues ex-wife for $50 million in defamation lawsuit

The complaint, filed Friday in the Circuit Court of Fairfax, Virginia, said that, while Depp was not named in the…

March 2, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Nathaniel Taylor, who played Rollo on ‘Sanford and Son’ dies

Taylor died Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after a heart attack, his son Kaedi…

March 2, 2019

Music

Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis suffers stroke, expected to recover

A statement from his publicist says the 83-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer had a stroke Thursday night and…

March 2, 2019

Film

‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ actress Katherine Helmond dies

Katherine Helmond, best known as the grandmother who was hot for housekeeper Tony Danza on “Who’s The Boss,” died Feb.…

March 1, 2019

Music

Andre Previn, Oscar-winning composer, has died at 89

Actress Mia Farrow, left, and her husband, Andre Previn, appear in 1971 during a rehearsal for a concert together. Previn,…

February 28, 2019

Film

Michael Jackson brothers say accusers’ film neglects facts

In this Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, Marlon Jackson, second from left, Tito Jackson, second from right, and Jackie Jackson, far…

February 27, 2019

Books

Stephen King, wife give $1.25M to genealogical society

Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, made the gift through their foundation to the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The…

February 26, 2019

Film

Stanley Donen, director of ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ dies at 94

Director Stanley Donen, whose “Singin’ in the Rain” provided some of the most unforgettable moments in movie history, died Thursday…

February 23, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s global icon, dies in Paris

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges the applause of his models at the end of the show he designed for…

February 19, 2019

Film

Swiss actor Bruno Ganz, star of ‘Downfall,’ dies at 77

German news agency dpa reported that Ganz’s management said Saturday he died in Zurich. Ganz, a prominent figure in the…

February 16, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Report: Seven women claim singer Ryan Adams was inappropriate

In the story published Wednesday, a 20-year-old female musician said Adams, 44, had inappropriate conversations with her while she was…

February 13, 2019

Visual Arts

Texas students wear wigs in tribute to late painter Bob Ross

Art students at Madison Middle School in Abilene wore their curliest wigs and painted little trees onto canvases to pay…

February 9, 2019

Film

Albert Finney, whose bawdy role in ‘Tom Jones’ earned him the first of five Oscar nominations, dies at 82

Associated Press file<br><br>British actor Albert Finney, the Academy Award-nominated star of films from “Tom Jones” to “Skyfall,” has died at…

February 8, 2019

Music

Ozzy Osbourne hospitalized because of flu complications

The 70-year-old rocker’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, wrote on Twitter on Wednesday that doctors believe “this is the best way to…

February 7, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘StarTalk’ season on hold amid claims against host Tyson

The National Geographic channel said Thursday new episodes of the science-based talk show won’t air until an investigation involving Tyson…

January 3, 2019

Music

Daryl Dragon, of ‘The Captain and Tennille,’ dead at 76

Dragon died of renal failure at a hospice in Prescott, Arizona, said spokesman Harlan Boll. Tennille was by his side.…

January 2, 2019