Michael Nesmith, Monkees Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 78
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Michael Nesmith, Monkees Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 78
Michael Nesmith, , Monkees Singer-Songwriter, , Dead at 78.
Michael Nesmith, , Monkees Singer-Songwriter, , Dead at 78.
Nesmith's family made the
announcement on Dec.
10.
With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes, Michael Nesmith's family, via statement to 'Rolling Stone'.
Songs Nesmith wrote for the
Monkees include "Circle Sky,"
"Listen to the Band" and
"The Girl I Knew Somewhere.".
In the '70s, Nesmith formed the
First National Band and started
recording country-rock music.
In 2012, he rejoined the Monkees.
.
In 2012, he rejoined the Monkees.
.
He and the now-sole survivor of the group,
Micky Dolenz, played their last show in November of this year at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.
He and the now-sole survivor of the group,
Micky Dolenz, played their last show in November of this year at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.
Nesmith's manager, Andrew Sandoval,
took to Twitter to pay his respects.
It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of Michael Nesmith.
We shared many travels and projects together over the course of 30 years, which culminated in a Monkees farewell tour that wrapped up only a few weeks ago, Andrew Sandoval, Michael Nesmith's manager, via Twitter.
That tour was a true blessing for so many.
And in the end I know that Michael was at peace with his legacy which included songwriting, producing, acting, direction & so many innovative ideas and concepts, Andrew Sandoval, Michael Nesmith's manager, via Twitter
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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Chance Perdomo, , Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ , Dead at 27.
A representative for Perdomo
confirmed his death, CNN reports. .
On behalf of the family and his
representatives, it is with heavy
hearts that we share the news of
Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing
as a result of a motorcycle accident, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
His passion for the arts and insatiable
appetite for life was felt by all who
knew him, and his warmth will carry
on in those who he loved dearest, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
No other individuals were involved in
the motorcycle accident, CNN reports. .
Perdomo was best known for his roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V.'.
In 2019, he was nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA award for his work in 'Killed by My Debt.'.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement about Perdomo's death.
The entire 'Gen V' family is
devastated by the sudden
passing of Chance Perdomo. , Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony
Pictures Television extend our
heartfelt thoughts and support
to Chance’s family and all who
loved him at this difficult time, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
The producers of 'Gen V' also
spoke highly of Perdomo. .
We can’t quite wrap
our heads around this. , Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
For those of us who knew him and
worked with him, Chance was always
charming and smiling, an enthusiastic
force of nature, an incredibly talented
performer, and more than anything
else, just a very kind, lovely person, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
Even writing about him in the past
tense doesn’t make sense. We are so
sorry for Chance’s family, and we are
grieving the loss of our friend and
colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X
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Eric Carmen, , ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, , Dead at 74.
Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen,
who wrote hits such as "All By Myself"
and "Hungry Eyes," died "in his sleep, over
the weekend," his wife, Amy Carmen, said.
It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen, Amy Carmen, via statement.
It brought him great joy to know, that
for decades, his music touched so many
and will be his lasting legacy, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
His self-titled debut album included the massive hit "All By Myself," which sold over 1 million copies.
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Carmen's other albums include 'Boats Against the Current,' 'Change of Heart,' 'Tonight You're Mine' and a second self-titled album.
In 1987, "Hungry Eyes" was featured
in the movie 'Dirty Dancing,' helping the album to sell over 32 million copies. .
The Raspberries reunited for some
shows in the early 2000s
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This Day in History:, The Great San Francisco Earthquake.
April 18, 1906.
At 5:13 a.m., an earthquake
struck offshore of San Fransisco,
a city with a population of 400,000 at the time.
The quake was felt from
southern Oregon to Los Angeles,
and ruptured 296 miles of the San Andreas fault.
Destroying San Francisco's water mains,
the quake ignited massive, devastating
fires all over the city that could not be combated.
The fires burned for days,
resulting in the deaths of more than
3,000 people and destroying more than 28,000 buildings.
More than half of the city was
left homeless by the disaster.
Damages were estimated to close to $15 billion in
today's dollars. The recovery and rebuild allowed city
planners to make great improvements to San Francisco
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This Day in History: , Paul McCartney Announces
the Breakup of the Beatles.
April 10, 1970.
McCartney announced the breakup
in a press statement prior to the release
of his debut solo album, 'McCartney.'.
When asked if his songwriting partnership
with John Lennon would be active again,
McCartney replied with a terse, "No.".
The Beatles had been in the process
of breaking up for several years.
But the statement sent shockwaves
through the music industry, further alienating
McCartney from the rest of the band.
In an interview with 'Rolling Stone,'
Lennon responded, saying, "[Paul] can’t
have his own way, so he’s causing chaos.".
By the end of 1970, McCartney officially
filed suit to dissolve the
business partnership of The Beatles
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Critics and Fans Praise Beyoncé , for ‘Impressive’ Country Album ‘Cowboy Carter’.
Beyoncé released her
eighth studio album on March 29.
Consisting of 27 tracks,
'Cowboy Carter' is already receiving high praise from critics and fans alike, BBC reports. .
'The Guardian' critic Alexis Petridis
said that Beyoncé is "impressively
capable of doing whatever she wants.".
Page Six critic Nicholas Hautman
referred to the album as "the revival that country music so desperately needed,".
"instantly timeless," and "a soulful celebration of Southern values and the genre's African roots.".
A fan on social media said Queen Bey's voice was "the best it's ever been in her career.".
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are
guests on the album as well. .
Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are
guests on the album as well. .
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
The album "proves her adaptability and mastery, regardless of genre," according
to the BBC's Mark Savage.
The genres overlap so seamlessly is evidence
of Beyoncé's technical mastery, but also of her
central thesis: that Nashville's marginalization
of outsiders, and black women in particular,
weakens the music in the long run, Mark Savage, BBC News music correspondent, via statement.
While some critics say that the album
should have been less than 27 tracks, .
Larisha Paul from 'Rolling Stone' said that "every piece" of 'Cowboy Carter' was "meticulously thought out," from the album's length to the artwork.
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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