Taylor Swift made a classy move at her Detroit “Reputation Tour” show. She honored the late Aretha Franklin mid-concert with a tribute and a moment of silence. Franklin died two weeks ago after a six-decade career as the “Queen of Soul.”...
Whitney Houston, the iconic singer who died tragically in 2012 on the eve of the Grammy Awards, was abused as an eight-year-old child by the sister of a famous singer. The charges are contained in a new documentary about her life titled “Whitney.” The R&B star’s assistant, Mary Jones, and Whitney’s half-brother, Gary Garland-Houston, make the disturbing claims in the film....
Courtney Love is in the hole. She reportedly owes Uncle Sam more than $500,000 in back taxes after paying off another unpaid tax bill from 2009. But don’t weep for her. She’s worth more than $150 million, despite a decade of reckless spending. Her fortune is based her ownership stake in late husband Kurt Cobain’s music publishing rights for his band Nirvana. She inherited it when Cobain committed suicide in 1994....
Tommy Lee is snapping back at his family. He may have been drunk when his son Brandon punched him out earlier this week. But, hey, the Motley Crüe drummer says he’s no alcoholic, even if his family, and ex-wife Pamela Anderson say otherwise. The 55-year-old Mötley Crüe rocker was left him with a fat lip after Brandon smacked him with his fist....
Rihanna is officially 30, but don’t dare call her old. Instead she said turning “dirty 30” is marking a new era for her in her life. Already accomplished in her career, what could she possibly mean? Baby, maybe? Or, at least, a new abum...? The party was held in New York City in true Rihanna fashion, with lots of glam and celebrity guests, including one-time rumored dreamboat Leonardo DiCaprio....
Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer for the Irish rock group The Cranberries, died suddenly in a London hotel and early indications suggest it was due to a drug overdose. The cause of death will have to be determined by an autopsy. The Cranberries were forced to cancel tour dates in 2017 because of O’Riordan was suffering from back problems,” according to the Irish Times....
Ian McDonald, best known for founding British supergroups King Crimson and Foreigner, takes the prize as the most interesting old-new act in music. His new group, Honey West, released their debut album, Bad Old World to rave reviews for its sound and lyrics. The album features Honey West founder, accomplished actor and neighbor Ted Zurkowski (the Actor’s Studio)), McDonald’s son Maxwell on bass, and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney’s Wings on drums....
Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn have been an item for at least three months, but now there’s no second guessing about their relationship. The couple posted a photo on Instagram as a way to signal it’s official. The duo was first spotted together in October, but just shared a picture of them together on Thursday (Dec. 21)....
Jordin Sparks, winner of the sixth season of “American Idol,” revealed that she not only secretly got married, but is also pregnant. She and husband Dana Isaiah, tied the knot over the summer. She learned she was pregnant one month later. The 27-year-old singer wed her 25-year-old after dating for less than a year....
Meek Mill may have overstepped his probation on drugs and weapons charges one too many times and could be facing a prolonged stint in the slammer. Maybe he’s hoping he’ll get a little Justin Bieber justice, again, but shouldn’t count on it. Bieber has repeatedly dodged jail sentences, despite a string of arrests and convictions, although he’s small-time compared to Meek....
Fiona Apple the reclusive New York City chanteuse has surfaced with a special holiday greeting for President-elect Donald Trump. In her own unique style, the singer re-purposes Nat King Cole’s “Christmas Song” with some silly, yet biting new lyrics. The 39-year-old singer has been laying low since the release of her fourth studio album in June 2012, although she hasn’t been completely under the radar....
Pharrell Williams faced an organized protest in Cape Town, South Africa today ahead of his performance there. Were they mad about the sexism and misogyny in his “Blurred Lines” video? Nope. You’ll be shocked to find out what riled them. The protesters are opposed to the singer’s promotional deal with Woolworths, a large South African retailer....
Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of late Beatle John Lennon, who went through a bitter divorce and estrangement from the acclaimed musician, died today (Apr. 1) after a bout with cancer. She was 75. Cynthia died at her home in Mallorca, Spain “following a short but brave battle with cancer,” according to a statement on a memorial Web site. “Her son Julian Lennon was at her bedside throughout. The family are thankful for your prayers. Please respect their privacy at this difficult time,” it said....
Chris Brown stepped out on Karrueche Tran more than once during their rocky relationship, but news that he has a nine-month-old child with sometime girlfriend Nia Gonzalez appears to be the final straw. She Tweeted her kiss-off this morning. “Listen. One can only take so much. The best of luck to Chris and his family. No baby drama for me,” she wrote. ...
Taylor Swift gets a make over that takes her back to the golden era of country music in the 1960s in an arresting new photo spread in Wonderland magazine. Swift, 24, went with minimal makeup, naturally bushy eyebrows and swept up, slicked back hair for photographer Thomas Whiteside. Swift also trades her pale complexion for a tan....
