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7/7/19-Stevie Wonder needs kidney

Stevie Wonder is to undergo a kidney transplant later this year. The 69-year-old star made the announcement during his performance at British Summer Time Hyde Park, where he confirmed he'd already found a donor and would perform three more shows before going under the knife in September. Stevie said he was making the announcement in order to end rumors about his health. He continued: "I'm all good, I'm all good, […]

todayJuly 7, 2019

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7/1/19-Tina Turner's Marriage

Tina Turner considers her marriage to Edwin Bach to be her first - despite having famously been married to musical partner Ike Turner through the '60s and '70s. Ike and Tina married in 1963 after three years together, and the Private Dancer hit maker was subjected to years of physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her partner, before they separated in 1978. But speaking to CBS News over […]

todayJuly 1, 2019

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6/24/19-Madonna #1 again

(CNN) Madonna has landed her ninth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Madame X." She earned the top spot thanks to 95,000 equivalent album units earned in the US in the week ending June 20. According to Nielsen Music, 90,000 were in album sales. It's a big deal for Madonna, who has now snagged nine No. 1 albums over the course of her career. Her 1984 hit album, […]

todayJune 24, 2019

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6/12/19-Rocketman banned

Elton John's new biopic Rocketman has been banned from release in Samoa due to its onscreen depiction of homosexuality. The film adaptation of the openly gay star's life, starring Taron Egerton as the rock legend, doesn't shy away from the sex and drug-fuelled days of his early career - and the vivid scenes have caused it to be barred from cinemas across the conservative Pacific nation. Samoa's principal censor, Leiataua […]

todayJune 12, 2019

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6/7/19-Brian Wilson update

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, who has long struggled with his mental health, announced Thursday he's postponing his June tour because he's "mentally insecure" and "struggling with stuff in my head." In a note to fans posted on his Facebook page and website, Williams, 76, expressed regret that he is postponing his June shows, including a June 14 performance at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and […]

todayJune 8, 2019

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6/7/19-Dr. John passes

(CNN) Dr. John, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a six-time Grammy winner, died Thursday morning from a heart attack, said publicist and social media manager Karen Beninato. Dr. John, whose real name was Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, was 77. Beninato's post on Dr. John's Facebook page said memorial arrangements will be announced. Dr. John "created a unique blend of music which carried his home […]

todayJune 7, 2019

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6/4/19-Muppet Movie returns!

(CNN) Someday we'll find it, the "Rainbow Connection," back in theaters. Actually, that someday is July 25 and 30. In honor of the 40th anniversary of "The Muppet Movie" the beloved film is returning to 700 movie theaters across the country for two days only. The 1979 film marked the big screen debut of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and the rest of the stars from television's […]

todayJune 4, 2019

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5/31-Rod Stewart on retirement

Rod Stewart is planning to retire from rock music in order to focus on performing jazz standards and show tunes. The hitmaker, 74, is still out on the road while many of his contemporaries, including Elton John and Ozzy Osbourne, have announced plans to give up touring due to their advancing years. Although Rod isn't ready to quit performing altogether, he revealed plans to phase out his trademark tight clothes […]

todayMay 31, 2019

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5/17/19-Dells leader passes

Hear Chuck Barksdale say hello on "The Lost 45s!" BILLBOARD MAGAZINE: Charles "Chuck" Barksdale, bass singer for the popular doo-wop group The Dells, died on Wednesday (May 15) at the age of 84 in a south suburb of Chicago, according to reports. He had reportedly been in failing health. Word of Barksdale’s death began spreading Wednesday. “We lost a giant today, rest in paradise to Mr. Chuck Barksdale,” wrote actor-director […]

todayMay 17, 2019

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