John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has …
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The BET Hip Hop Awards will present Travis Scott with the annual I Am Hip Hop Award. The honor is presented to artists who have made significant cultural and creative impacts on the genre. The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “Travis Scott is a …
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Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces announced on Tuesday. “Israel is under attack,” Michael Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., wrote on X. “Right now, millions of civilians are in bomb shelters as Iran launches another direct attack on Israel.” Videos of missiles raining …
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On the self-reflective rocker “Sober,” Bartees Strange learns something about himself: “Guess I’ve never had a guiding light/That’s why it’s hard to be sober.” His guitar whines with tension behind his voice. And by the bridge he acknowledges, “Sometimes I miss the boat, sometimes I make mistakes.” The song, which …
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Frank Fritz, who co-hosted the History Channel’s long-running, Americana-themed antiquing show, American Pickers, died Monday following a period of ill health, including a 2022 stroke, according to Variety. He was 60. Fritz’s co-host, Mike Wolfe, broke the news on Instagram. He used the opportunity to pay tribute to his dear …
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Pras Michél is suing Ms. Lauryn Hill over the Fugees‘ cut-short and canceled tours over the last two years, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract. The Fugees founding member filed the lawsuit Tuesday, per Variety and Billboard, which alleges that Hill mismanaged the reunion tour, with his attorneys …
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B efore Tegan and Sara Quin were the chart-topping sister act known for their genre-defying queer sound, they were twins from Calgary, Canada just utterly excited that they’d won a local music competition. One of their prizes for the 1998 victory was a headline set at a nearby pub, where …
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In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every facet of our lives. From personalized product recommendations to AI-powered chatbots to self-driving cars, the influence of AI is undeniable. It’s no longer just shaping our experiences; it’s redefining them. The music industry is not immune to the AI revolution. …
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For years, the conversation around Leon Bridges focused on his ability to channel bygone eras: the way his warm delivery recalled velvet-voiced singers from the Fifties and Sixties, how he appeared right at home on production that felt like it’d been piped in from Motown’s heyday. He became a kind …
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Blackpink‘s Rosé is embarking on a new chapter all on her own. On Tuesday, the musician announced her long-awaited debut solo album Rosie, set for release on Dec. 6. “I cannot believe I am finally announcing my first album release to you all,” Rosé wrote on Instagram. “I remember last …
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