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Remembering Chester Bennington.
Chester Charles Bennington was born on
March 20, 1976, and died on July 20, 2017.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
Grammy-winning singer.
1. He had a close friendship with
the late Soundgarden and Audioslave
frontman, Chris Cornell.
2. Besides Linkin Park, he sang for
Dead by Sunrise and Stone Temple Pilots.
3. He also acted
and appeared in
‘Crank’ and ‘Saw 3D.’.
4. His first band
was Sean Dowdell
and His Friends?.
5. He cited Depeche Mode
and Stone Temple Pilots as
his early inspirations.
Happy Birthday,
Chester Bennington!
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Happy Birthday,
Common!.
Lonnie Rashid Lynn turns
52 years old today.
Here are five fun
facts about the
influential rapper.
1. His stage name used
to be Common Sense.
2. The Grammy-winning artist
has written children’s books.
3. Common was nominated
for an NAACP Image Award
for his book, ‘I Like You
But I Love Me.’.
4. He founded the
Common Ground
Foundation.
5. He is a fan of the Chicago Bulls
in honor of his hometown. .
Happy Birthday,
Common!
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Barbie’s New Role Model Dolls Are Announced.
In honor of Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Barbie's 65th birthday, .
In honor of Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Barbie's 65th birthday, .
new dolls are being added to the brand's
Role Models collection, CBS News reports. .
The one-of-a-kind dolls, which are not for sale,
are intended to introduce "girls to remarkable women's stories to show them you can be anything," Mattel said.
These women were chosen
to be added to the collection:.
Viola Davis, The EGOT recipient was also one of 'Time'
magazine's most influential people in 2017.
Viola Davis, The EGOT recipient was also one of 'Time'
magazine's most influential people in 2017.
Shania Twain, The five-time Grammy winner is one of
the top-selling country-pop artists of all time.
Shania Twain, The five-time Grammy winner is one of
the top-selling country-pop artists of all time.
Helen Mirren, The seasoned actress, who also supports
organizations for women and children, served
as narrator for last year's box office hit, 'Barbie.'.
Helen Mirren, The seasoned actress, who also supports
organizations for women and children, served
as narrator for last year's box office hit, 'Barbie.'.
Kylie Minogue, The two-time Grammy winner has
sold over 80 million records worldwide.
Kylie Minogue, The two-time Grammy winner has
sold over 80 million records worldwide.
Other women from around the world who were added to the lineup include Lila Avilés, Maira Gomez, Nicole Fujita and Enissa Amani
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Mark Ronson chats with The Hollywood Reporter about his nomination for Best Song at the 96th Academy Awards for "I'm Just Ken" from 'Barbie.' He reveals where he keeps his current Oscar from his win for "Shallow," whether he prefers the Oscars or the Grammys more and who he's rooting for this award season.
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Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The legendary rapper and producer
received the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,775th star on March 19, 'Billboard' reports.
Also in attendance were Snoop Dogg,
50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more.
Upon receiving his star, Dr. Dre said,
"Growing up in Compton, I never imagined
that I would one day be represented here
among some of my childhood heroes.".
I’ve been fortunate enough to make
a living doing exactly what I love to do.
How about that? Isn’t that the dream?, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Over the course of my career, I’ve
had the privilege of finding and
nurturing new talent as well as
pushing the boundaries in hip-hop
both in content and substance, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dre went on to say that he's
"most proud of elevating the sound and
clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Dre went on to say that he's
"most proud of elevating the sound and
clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Getting that thing right is one
of my greatest achievements. , Dr. Dre, via statement.
I love that this honor is unique
to Los Angeles and brings fans from
all over the world to connect with their
favorite artists. I’ll be here forever, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dr. Dre first gained national attention
in the rap group N.W.A.
After leaving N.W.A, he went to work
with Death Row Records, cranking out
hits with Snoop Dogg, 2Pac and more.
His own company,
Aftermath Entertainment,
was launched in 1996.
Last year, Dr. Dre was named the
greatest rap producer of all time by 'Billboard.'
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Dolly Parton Congratulates Beyoncé , on Reaching No. 1 on Country Chart.
Dolly Parton Congratulates Beyoncé , on Reaching No. 1 on Country Chart.
Beyoncé's new song, "Texas Hold 'Em," debuted
at No.1 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country chart.
She's the first Black woman to achieve
such a feat, 'People' reports. .
Parton took to Instagram on
Feb. 22 to congratulate Beyoncé.
I’m a big fan of Beyoncé
and very excited that
she’s done a country album, Dolly Parton, via Instagram.
So congratulations on your
'Billboard' Hot Country
number one single, Dolly Parton, via Instagram.
Parton went on to say that she
"can't wait to hear the full album!".
Bey's new album, 'Act II,' drops March 29.
A tracklist and featured artists
have yet to be disclosed.
'People' reports that Parton previously
expressed interest in a star like Beyoncé
re-recording one of her biggest songs, "Jolene.".
It has been recorded worldwide
over 400 times in lots of different
languages, by lots of different bands, Dolly Parton, via 'The Big Issue'.
The White Stripes did a wonderful
job of it, and many other people, Dolly Parton, via 'The Big Issue'.
But nobody's ever had a really
big hit record on it. I've always
hoped somebody might do [it]
someday, someone like Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, via 'The Big Issue'
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Beyoncé’s New Single , Tops the Country Chart.
On Feb. 20, 'Billboard' announced that
Beyoncé's new song, "Texas Hold 'Em,"
debuted at No.1 on its Hot Country Songs chart.
The feat comes after speculation arose about whether the genre would be supportive of Queen Bey's country song, NPR reports. .
Beyoncé is now the only other solo female artist besides Taylor Swift to mark the achievement. .
Beyoncé is now the only other solo female artist besides Taylor Swift to mark the achievement. .
The song, which dropped Feb. 11 during the Super Bowl, also "debuted at No. 2 on the
Hot 100 chart," according to 'Billboard.'.
"Texas Hold 'Em" had 19.2 million streams between Feb. 11 and Feb. 15, NPR reports.
It also sold 39,000 units and was
played on the radio 4.8 million times. .
Beyoncé also released another country song,
"16 Carriages," which debuted at No. 9 on the Country Songs chart and No. 38 on the Hot 100 chart.
It sold 14,000 units, was played on
the radio 90,000 times and had
10.3 million streams, NPR reports. .
Both songs are part of her upcoming album,
'Act II,' which is set to be released on March 29
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Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs , to Perform ‘Fast Car’ at Grammys.
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs , to Perform ‘Fast Car’ at Grammys.
Sources have told 'Variety' that Chapman
will team up with the country star to perform her 1988 hit at this year's awards show.
Sources have told 'Variety' that Chapman
will team up with the country star to perform her 1988 hit at this year's awards show.
Chapman's version reached No. 6 on the
'Billboard' Hot 100 more than three decades ago.
The song was given new life when
Combs' rendition reached No. 2 on the chart.
Chapman ended the 1989 Grammys
by performing "Fast Car.".
She won awards for best new artist,
best female pop vocal performance and
best contemporary folk that night. .
Chapman, known for being private,
last made a significant public appearance
on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' in 2020.
Chapman, known for being private,
last made a significant public appearance
on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' in 2020.
She performed "Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution" the evening before the presidential election.
In July, Chapman praised Combs
for covering her song.
I never expected to find myself
on the country charts, but I’m
honored to be there, Tracy Chapman, via statement.
I’m happy for Luke and his success
and grateful that new fans have
found and embraced ‘Fast Car.', Tracy Chapman, via statement.
Chapman also became the
first Black songwriter to win single
and song of the year at last year's CMAs
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Billy Porter spoke on the red carpet of the 2022 GRAMMY Awards about directing his first feature film, telling stories of the “voiceless,” directing an episode of Fox’s ‘Accused’ and more.
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In a bit of a shocker, Jon Batiste took home the GRAMMY for Album of the Year for 'WE ARE.' Watch his moving speech:
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