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Fontella Bass Dead at 72

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:22:40 +0000

Sad news from the world of music today...http://jazztimes.com/articles/67107-fontella-bass-r-b-hitmaker-who-stepped-into-jazz-blues-gospel-dies-at-72

Pizza Vending Machines and Bacon Sundaes Prove We'll All Be Dead by Labor Day

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:06:20 +0000

Because Americans just aren’t quite fat enough, we’ll soon have two new things to work off at the gym: pizzas dispensed via vending machines and ice cream sundaes with bacon.

Disco Queen Donna Summer Loses Battle With Cancer

Jami Bond — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:33:02 +0000

Legendary disco singer Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer according to a report from TMZ. She was 63. Summer, was a 5-time Grammy winner whose hits dominated the charts in the 1970s. Her songs like “Last Dance,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff” were among the decade’s most successful. She continued topping charts [...]

Men at Work's Greg Ham Found Dead

Jami Bond — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:50:43 +0000

The musician best known for playing the flute riff in the 1980’s smash hit “Down Under” by the Australian group Men at Work has died. The Associated Press reports that Greg Ham was found dead in his Melbourne home today (April 19). Police are currently investigating the cause of death. Ham had recently been working [...]

Legendary TV Host Dick Clark Dead at 82

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:18:55 +0000

Iconic broadcaster Dick Clark has died, reports TMZ. He was 82. Clark reportedly passed away after suffering a massive heart attack. A rep for the longtime ‘American Bandstand’ host said he suffered the heart attack after going to a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday night for an outpatient procedure. Clark’s health has declined since he [...]

Mel Gibson Rumored to Say of John Lennon: 'I'm Glad He's Dead'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:00:50 +0000

Just when we thought Mel Gibson might have exited the “rage-o-holic crazybags rumors” phase of his career, yesterday came word that his latest film project, a biopic about the Old Testament warrior hero Judah Maccabee, had fallen apart — and out of that mess came a letter from the movie’s would-be screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas, that paints a picture of Gibson as a guy who’s angry at… well, pretty much everyone, including John Lennon.

Reports: At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at California's Oikos University [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Oikos University, a small Christian nursing school in Oakland, Calif., became the tragic locale for the nation’s latest school shooting on Monday when a gunman opened fire at about 10:30 a.m. Police have thus far refused to confirm the number of dead and wounded, but it’s believed that at least six people were killed and [...]

Doobie Brothers React to the Death of Michael Hossack

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:27 +0000

The Doobie Brothers have reacted to the death of their longtime drummer Michael Hossack with a series of heartfelt statements on their official website. Hossack passed away at his home in Wyoming Monday (March 12) after battling cancer for several years.

Doobie Brothers Drummer Michael Hossack Dead at 65

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:07:53 +0000

Michael Hossack of the Doobie Brothers died Monday (March 12) of cancer. The drummer, who was in the band from 1971 to 1973 and then again from 1987 to 2010, was 65 years old. According to the Lake County News, the musician known to his friends as ‘Big Mike’ was surrounded by family at his [...]

Davy Jones of the Monkees Dead – Rockers and Celebrities React on Twitter

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:54 +0000

A world full of daydream believers is mourning the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones today (Feb. 29). As soon as news of his heart attack and passing at age 66 hit the internet, Jones' musical peers and fans took to Twitter to express their love for the '60s pop-rock star. Slash, Dee Snider and the Who were among the musicians paying their respects and remembering their interactions with

Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dead at 66

Jami Bond — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:32:18 +0000

Lead singer of the Monkees, Davy Jones passed away today, February 29, at the age of 66. A rep for Jones says the singer died from a heart attack this morning. An official from the medical examiner’s office for Martin County, Florida confirmed with TMZ they received a call from Martin Memorial Hospital informing them [...]

Meat Loaf Sees (And Talks To) Dead People

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Meat Loaf has revealed that he has seen — and talked to — ghosts several times in his life. “I’ve seen them, I’ve been around them,” he explains. “Some are just energy left behind, and some are intelligent.” Speaking to Spinner, Loaf explains that these visits helped him realize there is in fact an afterlife, [...]

Who Was Whitney Houston's Biggest Fan? Osama Bin Laden

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:23 +0000

Whitney Houston’s sudden passing sparked a wave of condolences from all the corners of the internet. However, one of her biggest fans didn’t get to say goodbye because of an elite team of Navy Seals and their scary accurate marksmanship. We’re talking, of course, about Osama bin Laden.

Whitney Houston Mix Honors The Pop Diva

Sam Schleicher — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:05:08 +0000

Whitney Houston’s private funeral will be held this Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. Houston’s death shocked the world when she was found underwater in a bathtub in a Beverly Hills hotel last Saturday. However, she will be remembered through her music with megahits such as “I want To Dance With Somebody,” “I’m Every Woman,” and “I Will Always Love You.”

Whitney Houston Dies at 48 [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:20:11 +0000

Singing superstar Whitney Houston has passed away. The diva with a huge voice was 48 years old. The cause of death was not immediately known. Kristen Foster, Houston’s publicist, said Saturday that the singer had died, but that the cause and location of her death were unknown, according to PopCrush. The singer, who struggled for [...]

Don Cornelius, Creator of 'Soul Train,' Found Dead From Apparent Suicide

Kathy Landin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:24:03 +0000

Law enforcement sources are confirming that Don Cornelius, the creator of ‘Soul Train,’ was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, CA this morning. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Police discovered Cornelius’ body at about 4 a.m. Pacific. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced [...]

Legendary Chimp 'Cheetah' From Tarzan Movies Dies at 80 [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Cheetah, the chimp who starred in the Tarzan films of the 1930s, has died in the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor, FL of kidney failure at the age of 80.

The beloved ape moved into the sanctuary in 1960 after living on the estate of Johnny Weissmuller, who had portrayed Tarzan in the films.

David Bowie, Paul Simon Percussionist Ralph MacDonald Dies at 67

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:47 +0000

Percussionist Ralph MacDonald, the hidden force behind platinum selling songs and albums from artists like David Bowie, Paul Simon and Jimmy Buffett, died on Sunday (Dec. 18) at age 67. Known as “the ghost,” MacDonald’s Caribbean style on congas and dozens of other hand drums and music-makers helped make artists big enough to be recognized by first name — Aretha, Luther, Stevie — only get bigger.

Jon Bon Jovi Not Dead, Despite Internet Rumor

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:51 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi would like his fans to know that he is not dead, despite a nasty rumor to that effect which spread around the internet like wildfire today. As proof, the Bon Jovi frontman has posted a photo of himself on the band’s Facebook page, showing the perfectly-coiffed rocker standing in front of a [...]

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at Age 69 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:11 +0000

Kim Jong Il, the eccentric leader of North Korea since 1994, has died at the age of 69.

North Korea’s state-run KCNA news agency reported that after “great mental and physical strain,” he passed away of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while on a train during a “field guidance tour.”