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This Day in History: , Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies.
May 17, 2012.
The 63-year-old singer and
songwriter died in Naples, FL,
from non-smoking related lung cancer.
The disco diva rose to fame
in the 1970s, with hits like
"Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance.".
As disco's popularity waned, Summer
wrote songs for several different genres.
Her song, "Starting Over Again," for Dolly Parton
was a number-one country single in 1980.
Her 1983 hit, "She Works Hard
for the Money," became a
pop-rock feminist anthem.
Summer was a five-time
Grammy winner, who's been
sampled by artists from
Beyonce to the Pet Shop Boys.
The mother of three was
buried in Nashville, her
home since the 1990s
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Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!.
Stevland Hardaway Morris, also
known as Stevie Wonder, was born
on May 13, 1950, and turns 70.
He was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
Blind since birth, he later signed with
Motownâs Tamla label at 11 years old.
Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,'Â in 1962 when he was 12 years old.
His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more.
The Grammy-winning artist is one
the best-selling musicians.
Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.âs birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980.
Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009.
and one of 'Billboardâs' Hot 100
All-Time Top Artists.
Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!
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Justin and Hailey Bieber , Make Big Pregnancy Announcement.
'E Online' reports that Hailey
and Justin Bieber are expecting
their first baby together. .
The happy couple shared the
news on Instagram on May 9.
The Grammy winner and the Rhode Skin
founder revealed the news with a video
of their Hawaiian vow renewal. .
The news comes almost six years
after the couple wed at a New York City courthouse in September of 2018.
One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage
with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina.
One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage
with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina.
The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's
plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting
a video of a father with his child, writing "this is
something I look forward to" on Instagram. .
The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's
plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting
a video of a father with his child, writing "this is
something I look forward to" on Instagram. .
In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview
with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy
being married for a little bit" before having kids.
In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview
with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy
being married for a little bit" before having kids.
In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show,
Justin noted that the couple doesn't have
a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah,
it's her body and whatever she wants to do.".
In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show,
Justin noted that the couple doesn't have
a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah,
it's her body and whatever she wants to do.".
In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin
Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans
a glimpse of their family planning discussion. .
In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin
Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans
a glimpse of their family planning discussion. .
My intention for 2021 is to continue
to set goals and have fun while
doing them. Make sure I put
my family first. And, hopefully,
we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber:
Our World', via Amazon Prime.
My intention for 2021 is to continue
to set goals and have fun while
doing them. Make sure I put
my family first. And, hopefully,
we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber:
Our World', via Amazon Prime
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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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] canât
have his own way, so heâs causing chaos.".
By the end of 1970, McCartney officially
filed suit to dissolve the
business partnership of The Beatles
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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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Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Billie Eilish , Announces New Album.
Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard
and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. .
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on
April 8 to make the announcement.
She also shared the
album's artwork.
Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing
any singles before the album comes out.
I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
I truly could not be more
proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album.
The album does exactly as the title
suggests: hits you hard and soft
both lyrically and sonically while
bending genres and defying
trends along the way. , Via press release.
âHIT ME HARD AND SOFTâ journeys
through a vast and expansive audio
landscape, immersing listeners into
a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release.
In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats.
In a continued effort to minimize
waste and combat climate change;
across all physical formats in limited
variants on the same day, with the
same track-listing and using
100% recyclable materials, Via press release
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem â
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artistsâ
voices and likenesses, violate creatorsâ
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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Billie Eilish Drags âBig Artistsâ , for âWasteful Packagingâ of Their Albums.
Eilish discussed her passion for sustainability in an interview with 'Billboard.'.
We live in this day and age where,
for some reason, itâs very important
to some artists to make all sorts of
different vinyl and packaging ⊠which
ups the sales and ups the numbers and gets
them more money and gets them moreâŠ, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
âI canât even express to you
how wasteful it is,â Eilish said.
I find it really frustrating as somebody
who really goes out of my way to be
sustainable and do the best that I
can and try to involve everybody in
my team in being sustainable â , Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
... and then itâs some of the biggest
artists in the world making f------
40 different vinyl packages that
have a different unique thing just
to get you to keep buying more, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
Itâs so wasteful, and itâs irritating to me
that weâre still at a point where you care
that much about your numbers and you care
that much about making money â and itâs
all your favorite artists doing that s---, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
Eilish's 2021 record, 'Happier Than Ever,' was released in eight variants, but they were created with recycled materials, 'Page Six' reports. .
Many people speculated that Eilish's
comments were aimed at Taylor Swift, prompting Swifties to come to the pop star's defense.
Many people speculated that Eilish's
comments were aimed at Taylor Swift, prompting Swifties to come to the pop star's defense.
The dig at Taylor and other
similar artists about charts and
numbers was unnecessary and
detracts from her original point. , Swiftie, via X.
Billie herself put out multiple
vinyl variants (sustainably) so
her point about chart and
number obsession is hypocritical, Swiftie, via X
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âTime 100â Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People.
âTime 100â Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People.
'Time' has released its yearly list of
what it considers to be the world's
most influential people, Deadline reports.
In addition to Henson and Fox,
these people also made the cut:.
In addition to Henson and Fox,
these people also made the cut:.
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
To celebrate the issue,
a New York City gala
will be held on April 25.
An ABC primetime special will air May 12
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All But One of the Wrongful Death Suits, Related to Astroworld Tragedy , Have Been Settled.
All But One of the Wrongful Death Suits, Related to Astroworld Tragedy , Have Been Settled.
'The Guardian' reports that all but one of
the wrongful death lawsuits filed in the wake
of the 2021 Astroworld crowd surge,
which killed ten people, have all been settled. .
'The Guardian' reports that all but one of
the wrongful death lawsuits filed in the wake
of the 2021 Astroworld crowd surge,
which killed ten people, have all been settled. .
According to Neal Manne, an attorney for Live Nation,
only the wrongful death claim for the youngest
victim, nine-year-old Ezra Blount, remains pending. .
According to Neal Manne, an attorney for Live Nation,
only the wrongful death claim for the youngest
victim, nine-year-old Ezra Blount, remains pending. .
The settlements come as jury selection
was scheduled to begin in the suit filed
by the family of 23-year-old Madison Dubiski,
one of the ten people killed at the festival. .
The settlements come as jury selection
was scheduled to begin in the suit filed
by the family of 23-year-old Madison Dubiski,
one of the ten people killed at the festival. .
The ten victims, between the ages of nine and 27,
were killed by compression asphyxia in a crowd
surge that also injured up to 300 other festival goers.
The ten victims, between the ages of nine and 27,
were killed by compression asphyxia in a crowd
surge that also injured up to 300 other festival goers.
One month after the November 5 incident,
the Harris county medical examiner ruled
that all ten of the deaths were accidental.
In June of 2023, a grand jury declined to
indict rapper Travis Scott along with five other
individuals, including the manager of the festival.
In June of 2023, a grand jury declined to
indict rapper Travis Scott along with five other
individuals, including the manager of the festival.
'The Guardian' reports that the official
investigation into the incident later found that
festival workers had expressed concerns over the safety
of the crowd while the performance was still ongoing.
However, the workers'
warnings fell on deaf ears. .
While the festival organizers had come up with a 56-page plan
to respond to potential crises like gun rampages and bombings,
the document did cover how to respond to a crowd surge.
While the festival organizers had come up with a 56-page plan
to respond to potential crises like gun rampages and bombings,
the document did cover how to respond to a crowd surge
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