Greg Kihn, a singer-songwriter who helped define the sound of 1980s power-pop with hits like “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” has died. His family announced today that he passed due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 75. His...

Greg Kihn Dead At 75

San Francisco, CA

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Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.In a statement on his official website, Kihn died Tuesday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease."With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene. Greg rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s and left an indelible mark for generations to come," the statement...

Greg Kihn, rock musician and longtime Bay Area DJ, dead at 75

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Atlantic City, NJ

Additional dates for the East Coast have been revealed. Due to overwhelming demand, The Doobie Brothers have announced additional New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut dates for The 2024 Tour. The band will play The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York on September 30th and October 1st, the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 4th, and the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on October 5th. The 2024 Tour follows The Doobie Brothers’ 50th Anniversary Tour which has had Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years.

The Doobie Brothers announces additional US tour dates

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Pink Floyd was a pioneering British rock band formed in 1965, known for their psychedelic and progressive music. The band achieved international acclaim with concept albums such as “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “The Wall.” Their music, characterized by philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and elaborate live shows, became a cultural and musical phenomenon. Key members included Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. Pink Floyd’s innovative approach to music and their influence on rock and popular culture have made them one of the most iconic bands in music history.

10 Best Pink Floyd Songs of All Time

After a report accusing talent mogul Casey Wasserman of multiple extramarital affairs, Billie Eilish has reportedly dropped him. Here’s the latest. A report published two weeks ago claims to have eleven sources that have accused the talent mogul of being a serial cheater. It suggests Wasserman ‘love bombed’ women with expensive gifts before dropping them after the conquest. Wasserman is the Chairman of the LA 2028 Olympic committee. These sources claim Wasserman began cheating on his wife with his assistant five years into his marriage in 2006 and is accused of a string of other romantic relationships with employees.

Billie Eilish Abruptly Drops Agent Casey Wasserman Following Infidelity Allegations

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

(Gray News) - Five people, including two doctors and Matthew Perry’s assistant, were charged in an investigation stemming from the actor’s accidental overdose. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges and arrests during a news briefing on Thursday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of the doctors who first supplied...

5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities say

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

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	Jon Landau, who has been Bruce Springsteen’s manager and co-producer for nearly 50 years, has sold his producer and neighboring rights royalties to Primary Wave Music.'Curb Your Enthusiasm' EP Talks Outrageous Outtakes and the Bruce Springsteen Adlib That Echoes at His Concerts 




	Landau has co-produced most of Springsteen’s albums beginning with 1975’s classic “Born to Run” and has also worked with Jackson Browne — and, in his first stint as a producer (at the age of 19), the MC5, although that group is not involved in this transaction. 




	Landau has worked with Springsteen since 1974 on such albums as “The River,” “Darkness on the Edge...

Bruce Springsteen’s Longtime Manager/Co-Producer Jon Landau Sells Music Rights to Primary Wave

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Jerry Fuller was an accomlished songwriter who penned countless tunes, such as 'Young Girl' for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap.

Singer-Songwriter Dies From Lung Cancer Complications: Jerry Fuller Was 85

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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For many rock fans, Freddie Mercury is the end all be all musician. From his vocals to his stage presence, he was an unparalleled frontman. However, Mercury turned his attention to another icon. He once called one guitarist the epitome of rock n’ roll. Find out which artist that was, below.

The Greatest Rock Musician Ever, According to Freddie Mercury

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	Charles R. Cross, the celebrated Seattle music writer who penned books on Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix, and was editor of influential Pacific Northwest magazine The Rocket, died Friday, Aug. 9. He was 67.Tones And I, Charli XCX Lead Australia's Charts




	“We are sorry to share that Charles Cross has passed,” reads a statement from his family. “He died peacefully of natural causes in his sleep on August 9th, 2024.  We are all grief-stricken and trying to get through this difficult process of dealing with the next steps.”




	Cross wrote nine books including Heavier Than Heaven: The Biography of Kurt Cobain, which...

Charles Cross, Seattle Author Who Wrote Books on Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix, Dies at 67

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She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

He was charismatic, affable, talented, down to earth, and a TV star from his pre-teens into adulthood. He was best known for his roles as one of Walt Disney's famed Mousketeers and as Robbie Douglas on TV's classic sitcom, My Three Sons. His name was Don Grady, and he died much too young, from cancer, at only 68 years old in 2012.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'My Three Sons' Actor Don Grady

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Rock musician Greg Kihn dies at 75

(Gray News) - Greg Kihn, a rock guitarist and vocalist known for hit songs in the 1980s, has died at 75 after a battle with Alzheimer’s...

Rock musician Greg Kihn dies at 75

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