Christine McVie’s music: 5 songs to listen to in her honor | CNN

Christine McVie’s music: 5 songs to listen to in her honor | CNN

CNN  —  There’s a reason why Christine McVie was considered the heart of Fleetwood Mac. The band’s keyboardist, who died Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 79, was also the writer of some of the group’s most beloved songs. Here are just five of those tunes: This one is tied to some … Read more

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

CNN  —  Throughout the various personal turmoils for which the members of Fleetwood Mac are known, one relationship buoyed the band for decades: the friendship between its two frontwomen, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. McVie joined the band in 1970 during one of its early lineup changes and for years was its only woman. When … Read more

BTS singer Jin set to begin South Korea military service, source says | CNN

BTS singer Jin set to begin South Korea military service, source says | CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  K-pop superstar Jin will begin his mandatory military service next month, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Friday, after the BTS singer appealed to the supergroup’s devoted fans to stay away from his South Korean army training center. The source said the 29-year-old star, BTS’ oldest member, … Read more

Nickelback will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame | CNN

Nickelback will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame | CNN

CNN  —  Nickelback’s dream to be “big rockstars” might just be coming true with the band’s induction to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The much-memed Canadian band will be officially added to the Hall of Fame in March 2023, according to a news release. The band follows singer-songwriter Deborah Cox, who was inducted in … Read more

Bono’s new book is more than a rock star memoir. It’s also a powerful tribute to America | CNN

Bono’s new book is more than a rock star memoir. It’s also a powerful tribute to America | CNN

CNN  —  While Bono was touring the US following the release of U2’s fifth studio album, he stopped by the Nashville home of country music icon Johnny Cash, who along with his wife June had invited him for lunch. Cash was a popular performer in Bono’s native Ireland, and the two singers had already formed … Read more

Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, fatally shot outside private party in Houston, police say | CNN

Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, fatally shot outside private party in Houston, police say | CNN

CNN  —  Takeoff, who was one-third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN. He was 28. Police received a call of a shooting in progress around 2:34 a.m. local time, Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner said at … Read more

Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay has shed almost 50 pounds in 5 months | CNN

Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay has shed almost 50 pounds in 5 months | CNN

CNN  —  One half of Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay is less of a man than he used to be. Shay Mooney has shared on social media how he lost almost 50 pounds over the past few months. The singer/songwriter share a note on the Instastories portion of his verified Instagram account on Thursday to … Read more

BTS reunite for free concert to support South Korea’s World Expo bid | CNN

BTS reunite for free concert to support South Korea’s World Expo bid | CNN

K-pop boy band BTS reunited on Saturday for a concert in Busan in support of South Korea’s bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city. The free concert – titled “BTS Yet To Come in Busan” – drew an audience of about 52,000 people to a stadium, according to the Yonhap … Read more

Chris Martin’s lung infection forces Coldplay to postpone shows | CNN

Chris Martin’s lung infection forces Coldplay to postpone shows | CNN

CNN  —  A serious illness has caused Coldplay to pause their tour. The band announced on their verified Instagram account Tuesday that they would be postponing planned concerts in Brazil after frontman Chris Martin fell ill. “With deep regret, we’ve been forced to postpone our upcoming shows in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo until … Read more