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Eno Ichikawa, who revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences, has died. He was 83.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 17-23 include singer Julio Iglesias, author Stephen King and comedian-actor Jason Sudeikis.
Kamala Harris says hip-hop is ‘the ultimate American art form’ as she hosts a 50th anniversary party
Vice President Kamala Harris has hosted a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, with appearances by some of the music genre’s pioneers and stars.
New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has released “João,” an album in tribute to her late father, the bossa nova giant João Gilberto.
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly in northeast Oklahoma.
Veteran Canadian journalist and author Peter C. Newman has died at the age of 94. Newman died in hospital in Belleville, Ontario, Thursday morning from complications related to a stroke he had last year, which caused him to develop Parkinson’s disease, his wife Alvy Newman said by phone.
Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is embarking on her most ambitious season yet. Several firsts await, including her debut at Carnegie Hall and performances of three roles she’s never sung in staged productions.
Joe Jonas has filed for divorce from Sophie Turner after four years of marriage and two children. The 34-year-old Jonas Brothers singer filed to end his marriage with the 27-year-old star of “Game of Thrones” and “X-Men” actor on Tuesday in Florida court.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 10-16 include singer Marc Anthony, talk show host Tamron Hall and comedian Amy Poehler.
Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth, has died. He was 56.
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer’s sex abuse scandal hope for company apology and compensation
A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer are expressing hope the company will provide financial compensation and work to prevent a recurrence.
Get ready to say goodbye to one of America’s greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created.
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. A statement on Buffett’s official website and social media pages says the singer died Friday “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.”
Prominent classical music conductor pulls out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer
Prominent classical music conductor John Eliot Gardiner is pulling out of all engagements until next year after allegedly hitting a singer backstage following a concert.
Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have teamed up for a new podcast called “Strike Force Five” — named after their personal text chain.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 3-9 include comedian Jeff Foxworthy, singer Beyonce’ and actor Idris Elba.
Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99
A publicist says the enduring and dapper game show host Bob Barker has died at his home in Los Angeles.
British pop singer Maisie Peters’ tour in the U.S. and Canada follows the June release of her sophomore album “The Good Witch.”
Buck Meek is out with his third album “Haunted Mountain.” It is an accessible and ear-pleasing fusion of twangy guitar and lovely lyrics honoring the heart.
Golda Meir was many things. She was modern Israel’s first and only female head of government and a wartime prime minister.
When a band steps aside as it appears to be peaking, writes Scott Stroud of The Associated Press, it sets itself up for a unique challenge.
Tenor Freddie De Tommaso, who at 28 became an overnight sensation nearly two years ago after stepping in for a star who had taken ill, is so in demand that he sometimes has to turn down roles.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2 include sportscaster Terry Bradshaw, singer Liam Payne and talk show host Dr. Phil.
Ron Cephas Jones, who won two Emmys for his role on the NBC television series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66.
Carlos Vives and Juanes combine forces for ‘Las Mujeres,’ linking 3 generations to Colombian classic
Colombian superstars Carlos Vives and Juanes have teamed up on a song for the first time, ever, to remake the Carlos Huertas’ vallenato classic, “Las Mujeres.”
Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari is seeking financial support from the pop superstar in his divorce filing.
Music industry giant Jerry Moss has died at age 88. Moss teamed with Herb Alpert to co-found A&M Records and rise from a Los Angeles garage to wealth and fame with hits by Alpert, the Police, the Carpenters and hundreds of other performers, He and Alpert were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
DeYarmond Edison was a short-lived indie folk band formed by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and his childhood buddies.
Soprano Renata Scott has died at age 89, Scotto’s New York-based manager, Robert Lombardo, said she died Wednesday in her hometown of Savona, Italy.
The rapper Magoo, known for his work in the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo and the hit song “Up Jumps da Boogie” featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott, has died at 50.