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Kris Kross Member Chris Kelly Dead at 34

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:13:00 +0000

Rapper Chris Kelly, known as ‘Mac Daddy’ and one-half of the pop-rap duo Kris Kross, was found dead in Atlanta today (May 1) at the age of 34. Kelly was found unresponsive at his home and then transported to the Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The [...]

Christina Amphlett, Divinyls Singer, Dead at 53

Cristin Maher — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:58:54 +0000

Christina “Chrissy” Amphlett, frontwoman for Australian rock band the Divinyls, has passed away at the age of 53. The ‘I Touch Myself’ singer had been battling multiple sclerosis and breast cancer since 2007, and died at her apartment in New York on Sunday (April 21). Amphlett’s husband, former Divinyls drummer / producer Charley Drayton, confirmed [...]

Music Producer Phil Ramone Dead at 72

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:07:32 +0000

The music industry is currently mourning the loss of Phil Ramone. The producer, 72, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday, March 30. He had suffered an aortic aneurysm in February. He is survived by his sons Matt, BJ and Simon, and his wife Karen. Ramone, who amassed 14 Grammys during his career, worked [...]

Justin Bieber's Former Hamster Dies

Kat Lee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:35:34 +0000

Justin Bieber is seriously having the worst month ever. We feel we can go ahead and say that now. With all the troubles he's been having lately, it seemed nothing else could possibly go wrong, but it did. Biebs' pet hamster Pac (named after 2 Pac), which he gifted to a fan after Jingle Ball in Atlanta, has died.

CBS to Air Grammy Special on Anniversary of Whitney Houston's Death

Jessica Sager — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:24:29 +0000

We're embarking on one year since the world lost Whitney Houston on the eve of the Grammys. In addition to being heartbreaking, the loss of Houston at such a pivotal moment in music was also difficult in terms of logistics: a tribute had to be paid to the fallen legend, and a new TV special will examine how her moving farewell came to fruition.

Brazil Nightclub Fire Leaves 232 Dead

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:27:47 +0000

A deadly fire broke out at nightclub in Southern Brazil early Sunday (Jan. 27), killing 232 people. Sources, like the L.A. Times, indicate that a flare, which was part of an onstage pyro display, set the roof of the now-decimated club Kiss, located in Santa Maria near the Uruguay and Argentina borders, on fire. Other [...]

Whitney Houston Was Murdered, According to Private Investigator

Jessica Sager — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:19:43 +0000

Just when the world was beginning to accept and move on from the death of pop legend Whitney Houston, new details about her passing are emerging — and they aren’t pretty. New reports suggest that the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer was actually murdered. Radar Online reports that private investigator Paul Huebl believes Houston [...]

A$AP Rocky's Father Passes Away

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:40:03 +0000

Sad news to report in the hip-hop community. A$AP Rocky‘s father passed away. The Harlem rhyme-spitter confirmed the sad news on his Twitter feed today (Dec. 26) with a picture of his late dad. “R.I.P DAD , UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. SEE MY DADDY IN HEAVEN , HE BE DA REALIST G” TTTL,” he solemnly [...]

Jenni Rivera Dead After Plane Crash: Artists React on Twitter

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:50:27 +0000

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The Latin pop community was rocked to its core over the weekend, when news that a plane transporting popular singer Jenni Rivera from a show in Monterrey, Mexico had gone missing early Sunday morning (Dec. 9). The wreckage was discovered later in the day and the

Jenni Rivera Dead in Plane Crash

Jessica Sager — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:06:15 +0000

Wreckage from the plane carrying Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera has been found. It is with heavy hearts we report that there were no likely no survivors of the crash. The Los Angeles Times reports that a small LearJet carrying Rivera and six others was found in mountains near Nuevo Leon, slightly south of Monterrey. [...]

Plane Carrying Mexican-American Singer Jenni Rivera Goes Missing

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:53:29 +0000

A small plane carrying Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera in Mexico has gone missing. Authorities in Monterrey have confirmed that the plane is MIA and that nothing and no one have been located despite a search that has been taking place for several hours as of press time. Meanwhile, the singer's management went on record earlier today to say that nothing regarding the singer's whereabouts or status is confirmed.

Jennifer Hudson + Usher Honor Whitney Houston on Tribute Special

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:12:37 +0000

R&B superstars Jennifer Hudson and Usher were among the singers and celebrities who paid tribute to Whitney Houston during the CBS special 'We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston,' which aired Friday (Nov. 16).

House Where Amy Winehouse Died to Be Auctioned Off

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:00:20 +0000

The home where Amy Winehouse passed away on July 23, 2011 is going up on the auction block. The property, located in Camden in North London, was listed by her family in May, with a list price of $4.2 million, but it failed to find a buyer ever since.

Blaque Singer Natina Reed Dead at 32

Jessica Sager — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:56:41 +0000

Our hearts are heavy to report that singer Natina Reed, formerly of R&B trio Blaque, was struck by a vehicle and killed on Friday night (Oct. 26). Reed, 32, was walking across a major roadway in Lilburn, Ga., CNN reports, when she was hit by a vehicle at approximately 10:30 PM ET. The driver, who [...]

Fat Joe Pays Tribute to Chris Lighty on Slaughterhouse 'Goodbye' Remix

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:20:21 +0000

The death of hip-hop impresario Chris Lighty has left the hip-hop community in mourning. Rapper Fat Joe, whom Lighty managed during the early years of his career, pays tribute to the late rap mogul on Slaughterhouse's elegiac remix to 'Goodbye,' which was produced by hit maker Boi-1da.

Chris Lighty Dead at 44: Music Industry Reacts on Twitter

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:56:29 +0000

When news that hip-hop industry vet Chris Lighty was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound hit the web, some of the biggest names in the genre reacted with shock and sadness on Twitter.

Chris Lighty, Hip-Hop Executive Who Worked With 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Found Dead

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:33:49 +0000

Veteran hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty died on Thursday morning (Aug. 30) from an apparent suicide. Details are scarce, but according to the New York Daily News, the executive was found dead in his apartment with a self-inflicted gun wound to the head.

Bobbi Kristina Gets a Tattoo in Honor of Mom Whitney Houston's Birthday

Jessica Sager — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:55:03 +0000

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of fallen songbird Whitney Houston, paid tribute to her late mom on what would have been the singer's 49th birthday. Brown and Houston's unofficially adopted son (and Brown's own fiancee) Nick Gordon got matching tattoos in honor of Nippy.

Amy Winehouse's Father Pens Moving Tribute to Her Lyrics on Anniversary of Her Death

Jessica Sager — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:22:50 +0000

It’s been a year since the world lost one of her generation’s most prolific singer-songwriters in Amy Winehouse. More tragically, it’s been a year since Mitch Winehouse lost his beloved daughter. Tissues out! When Amy Winehouse passed away of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, the tortured voice, the beehives, the wild winged eyeliner and [...]

Usher's Stepson Kile Glover Has Died After Being Removed From Life Support

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:00:26 +0000

We have some very sad news to report. Usher's stepson Kile Glover has died Saturday morning (July 21) after doctors removed him from life support. The 11-year-old child's mother, Tameka Raymond, was by his side and struggled with the decision, according to TMZ.

Rihanna's Grandmother Dies

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:11:05 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rihanna. The singer is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, Clara Dolly Braithwaite, who died this weekend. She passed away from cancer. RiRi took to Twitter to share plenty of photos of her grandmother, whom she clearly loved deeply. While Ri is very generous and shares plenty [...]

Robin Gibb Cause of Death Was Not Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:55:26 +0000

Robin Gibb’s son, Robin-John Gibb, has spoken out to clarify that his Bee Gee father did not die of cancer, as many media outlets have reported. Instead, he died of kidney failure. While R-J described his father’s passing as “peaceful and dignified” to The Express, he also shared that 14 relatives and friends kept a [...]

Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dead at 62

Jessica Sager — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:19:42 +0000

In yet another tragic loss in music, Bee Gees co-founder and singer Robin Gibb died today at 62. “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery,” Gibb’s publicist said in a statement. “The family have asked [...]

Donna Summer Song Sales Surge Following Death

Jessica Sager — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:41:28 +0000

When Donna Summer passed away at 63 on Thursday (May 17), the world was reminded -- in the most tragic way -- of the Disco Queen's legacy. As a result, her album and song sales shot up the charts. In Summer's case, her posthumous sales are even more impressive than some other artists', because her songs are only available in certain formats.

New York State Senators Honor Adam Yauch in Advance of 'MCA Day'

Scott Shetler — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:09:12 +0000

The New York State Senate passed a resolution this week to honor the work of the Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch, who died earlier this month from cancer of the parotid gland. Spin reports that State Senator Daniel Squadron wrote resolution J4637-2011 to remember the late rapper. The resolution was accepted by the legislative body on Tuesday, May 15, just days before "MCA Day" takes over Union Square Park.