CNN — Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death. “I’ll be reading … Read more
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
CNN — Jeff Cook, one of the original members of the country band Alabama, has died, according to the group’s representative, Don Murry Grubbs. He was 73. Cook died at his vacation home in Destin, Florida on Monday “with his family and close friends by his side,” according to a press release and a statement … Read more
CNN — D.H. Peligro, a drummer for punk rock icons the Dead Kennedys and formerly the Red Hot Chili Peppers, died Friday from a head injury, his band announced. He was 63. “Police on the scene stated that he died from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall,” a statement from the Dead … Read more
Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images Updated 0307 GMT (1107 HKT) October 22, 2022 Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, October 21. It’s her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner is currently in the midst of revisiting … Read more
CNN — The love for Loretta Lynn flowed freely Tuesday after news of her death at the age of 90 was announced. Lynn was mourned on social media by friends and fans who admired the pioneering woman of country music, whose story was told in the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Actress Sissy Spacek, who … Read more