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Norman Lear, Producer Of ‘Good Times’ & More, Has Died
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, comedy writer, and producer responsible for several hit television shows, has died at 101.
Matthew Perry Remembered On X By Fans Of ‘Friends’ Star
Matthew Perry, an actor who found fame on the Friends sitcom, died over the weekend. On X, fans of the actor share their thoughts.
Young Capone Reported Dead At 35 After Going Missing
Young Capone, a rapper out of East Atlanta who was previously signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def imprint, has died.
Tina Turner, The “Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Has Died #TinaTurner
Tina Turner, the iconic entertainer and the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at the age of 83 in her home in Switzerland. The post Tina Turner, The “Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Has Died #TinaTurner appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Bobby Caldwell, Heavily Sampled & Covered Soul Singer, Dead At 71
Bobby Caldwell, a famed soul singer many were shocked to discover was white, died on March 14 at 71 years of age. The post Bobby Caldwell, Heavily Sampled & Covered Soul Singer, Dead At 71 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Wayne Shorter, Iconic Jazz Saxophonist, Dead At 89
Wayne Shorter, one of the giants of jazz and a wizard with the saxophone, was part of the genre's experimental shifts of the 1960s and 1970s The post Wayne Shorter, Iconic Jazz Saxophonist, Dead At 89 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Dave Jolicoeur AKA Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54
Dave Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul fame, has died at the age of 54. Details are scant at the moment. The post Dave Jolicoeur AKA Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
C.J. Harris, ‘American Idol’ Alum, Dies at 31
C.J. Harris, a singer who competed on the 2014 season of American Idol, died Sunday at age 31. The Jasper, Alabama, native was reportedly rushed to a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency, according to Variety, and the Walker County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his death. However, no other details, including cause of death, were given as of press time. Harris competed on season 13 of the singing competition, initially auditioning for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. in Salt Lake City with a rendition of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Soulshine.” After making it through the Hollywood round, the hopeful was voted a Wild Card by the public in the semifinals and earned his way into the live shows with a soulful performance of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home ...
Renee Geyer, Powerhouse Australian Singer, Dies at 69
Renée Geyer, the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted singer with an abundance of jazz, blues and soul in her powerful voice, died Tuesday (Jan. 17) from complications following hip surgery. She was 69. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Born Sept. 11, 1953, in Melbourne, Geyer “lived her life as she performed – on her own terms and to the fullest,” reads a statement from her family and issued by Mushroom Group, whose founder, the late Michael Gudinski, was a decades-long friend and supporter of the artist. She enjoyed solo success in Australia with covers “It’s a Man’s Man’s World”, “Heading in the Right Direction” and the bouncy ’80s number “Say I Love You,” and sang until the end, performing just last month to a full house, read the statement. Th...
Yukihiro Takahashi, Yellow Magic Orchestra Co-Founder, Dies at 70
Legendary Japanese drummer, YMO co-founder and music producer Yukihiro Takahashi passed away Jan. 11 at 5:59 a.m. Japan time. He was 70. According to an announcement from his management, Takahashi had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in the summer of 2020, and had been in and out of hospital repeatedly after surgery while undergoing rehabilitation. The pioneering musician had been recuperating at home since November, but his condition deteriorated at the end of the year and he passed away from aspiration pneumonia associated with his brain disease. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Takahashi was born in Tokyo in 1952. He began his career as a studio musician in high school, and after playing in Sadistic Mika Band, he formed Yellow Magic ...
Memphis Legend Gangsta Boo Dead At 43
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 4 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Has Reportedly Died
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 36 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
