Rolling Stone – Little Richard, a founding father of rock & roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died Saturday. He was 87.
The musician’s son, Danny Jones Penniman, confirmed the pioneer’s death to Rolling Stone. The cause of death was bone cancer, according to his lawyer, Bill Sobel.
Starting with “Tutti Frutti” in 1956, Little Richard cut a series of unstoppable hits...
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act's famed white tigers, has died. He was 75.
Horn died of complications from the coronavirus on Friday in a Las Vegas hospital, according to a statement released by publicist Dave Kirvin.
"Today, the world has lost...
STAUNTON, Va. (AP) —The singer who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers has died after a long battle with kidney failure. Harold Reid was 80.
Reid died Friday in his hometown of Staunton, Virginia, his nephew Debo Reid said.
The Statler Brothers frequently sang backup for country icon Johnny Cash. Some of their biggest hits included 1965's "Flowers on the Wall" and 1970's "Bed of Rose's."
Harold Reid was a member of the...
The candidate who spent more than $1 billion on a presidential bid that netted in just one primary win – American Samoa – says he can help with the virus crisis ...
Bloomberg moves past presidential flop with virus crusade
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two months after an embarrassing end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.
The billionaire former New York City...
The New York Post – Booze and social media apparently don’t mix well for Martha Stewart.
The 78-year-old delighted fans recently when she left a gibberish comment on an Instagram post after downing too many cocktails.
Stewart’s comment on the chicken farm account The Best Little Hen House in Texas accidentally came out:
“M as me sure you feed and wAter them daily And keep the heat lss as no MK in s as Nd when...
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis (#87) died on Wednesday at age 85.
Davis was a 15th-round pick in 1956 by the Cleveland Browns, though he didn’t enter the league until 1958 following his service in the U.S. Army.
A guard and linebacker at Grambling, Davis was tried on both sides of the ball by the Browns until he was acquired in a masterful trade by Vince Lombardi.
Davis wasn’t happy – he had an...
Apr. 14, 2020
YANKEES.COM – The New York Yankees mourn the passing of General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner, who passed away earlier today at his home in Clearwater, Fla., from a longstanding health issue. Mr. Steinbrenner was 63.
“Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him,” said the Steinbrenner family.
“He was introduced to the Yankees organization at a very young age, and...
"If God's got a favorite songwriter, I think it's John Prine." – Kris Kristofferson
CNN – John Prine, the raspy-voiced singer-songwriter whose homespun, witty and insightful country-folk tunes influenced legions of musicians in a career that spanned five decades, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 73.
Prine was hospitalized and intubated last month after a "sudden onset" of coronavirus symptoms, according to a family statement posted on his verified Twitter account.
The unassuming Prine never had a...
"She was an extraordinary talent and a beloved member of the Bond family." – Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
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Honor Blackman, who played Bond's Pussy Galore, dies at 94
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Honor Blackman, the potent British actress who took James Bond's breath away as Pussy Galore in "Goldfinger" and who starred as the leather-clad, judo-flipping Cathy Gale in "The Avengers," has died....
"I met all my wives in traffic jams / There's just something women like about a pickup man."
| Mar 29, 2020
| CNN – Joe Diffie, a country music singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, died Sunday from complications of coronavirus, his publicist said in a news release.
Diffie, a 61-year-old native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made 13 albums and had more than 20 Top 10 hits...
Celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus
Prince Albert of Monaco, Kevin Durant, and Sean Payton are among the stars who have contracted the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19
March 19, 2020
People magazine
Sean Payton
The New Orleans Saints coach, 56, he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 19. He is seemingly the first NFL-adjacent person to have the virus.
Payton told ESPN he didn’t have a fever or cough, but was feeling ill the previous Sunday and took a test.
“This is...
Rosie O'Donnell wants to share "an urgent, life-saving message for all Americans, state & local leaders & our health care workforce" during the current crisis ...
Headline Health – Rosie O'Donnell's twitter feed lists her credentials as:
"mother of 5 - actor - comic - crafter - artist - impeach and remove"
As reported by Liberty Headlines, the comedienne now positions herself as a coronavirus influencer as well ...
March 16, 2020
Ben Sellers, Liberty Headlines – The recent “social...
Healthy-aging icon yearns to show off her assets – again
March 9, 2020
New York Post – Dolly Parton has made it clear she is not stepping out of the game.
“Well, I don’t plan to retire. I just turned 74, I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine,” the legendary singer-songwriter told a reported in Nashville.
The “Jolene” singer first graced the cover of Hugh Hefner’s iconic men’s mag back in 1978. The cover featured...
Icon of remaining active and productive at age 75+ steps down from the bench
CNN – Courtroom reality show "Judge Judy" is coming to an end after 25 years, CNN has confirmed.
"I've had a 25-year-long marriage with CBS, and it's been successful. Next year will be our 25th season, silver anniversary," the iconic star said.
According to the 77-year-old host, the network made the decision to utilize repeats of the program.
Although court will soon be adjourned,...