J. Shearer/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Little Richard, the flamboyant, envelope-pushing musician whose wild performance style and appearance helped set the blueprint for rock and roll, has died, Rolling Stone reports. He was 87. His son, Danny Penniman, confirmed his death to the publication. No cause of death was given. His string of hits, starting with 1956’s …
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May 09
Little Richard, founding father of rock ‘n roll, dead at 87
J. Shearer/WireImage Little Richard, the flamboyant, envelope-pushing musician whose wild performance style and appearance helped set the blueprint for rock and roll, has died, ABC News has confirmed via his agent. He was 87. Rolling Stone was the first to report the death, via Richard’s son, Danny Penniman. No cause of death was given. His …
May 08
Maren Morris re-lives unforgettable live show moments with ‘Maren Morris Live from Chicago’ EP
Courtesy Amazon MusicBetween the COVID-19 pandemic and having a new baby at home, Maren Morris hasn’t been able to perform for her fans lately. Now, she’s re-living the first-ever stop on her 2019 Girl: The World Tour with a new live EP recorded at her Chicago tour date. “Feeling so nostalgic for shows lately, so here’s a few tracks …
Apr 20
‘American Idol’ at home: four weeks, multiple eliminations, celebrity guests & only one live moment
ABC/Gavin BondThis Sunday night, April 26, American Idol will return with new shows, but thanks to social distancing and quarantine, they’ll be unlike any previous season of the show. According to Variety, Ryan Seacrest will anchor the show from his house, using the original American Idol desk from the show’s run on Fox, which he …
Apr 14
‘The Voice’ recap: Nick Jonas eats his own words as James Taylor takes on the task of Mega Mentor
Tyler Golden/NBCMonday marked the start of the Knockout Rounds on The Voice — the final step competitors must take before making it to the coveted live rounds. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor served as this year’s “Mega Mentor,” joining coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Nick Jonas and Blake Shelton to mentor the artists as they head into their biggest challenge yet. With each …
Apr 03
Colbie Caillat and longtime fiance split, will still work together: “We will continue to be best friends”
Jim Spellman/Getty ImagesAfter a decade together, Colbie Caillat and her fiance, Justin Kawika Young, have decided to end their relationship — but they’ll continue working together. In an Instagram post, the couple writes, “This is difficult for us to share, but we want to be honest with you all. After 10 wonderful years, Justin and …
Mar 31
Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and others raise nearly $8 million on Fox’s ‘Living Room Concert for America’
FOX Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and other major music stars gathered together for the Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday, and raised nearly $8 million to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and salute the strength and resilience of the U.S. people during the health crisis. …
Mar 27
‘I had no idea how hard it could be’: Maren Morris went through 30 hours of labor, emergency C-section
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child, Hayes, earlier this week. The proud new parents are overjoyed to have the new addition in their lives, but in a new social media post, Maren reveals that she endured a difficult birth process. “30 hours of labor ended with an emergency C-section,” the singer explains. “Not what we …
Mar 18
Will ‘American Idol’ continue in the wake of coronavirus concerns?
ABC/Gavin BondAmerican Idol is currently airing pre-taped episodes, but the live performance shows are set to begin in April…or are they? Many TV shows have completely shut down production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and right now, American Idol is attempting to adjust to the new reality. A production source tells ABC Audio that the …
Mar 17
Billboard Music Awards postponed due to COVID-19
dick clark productionsIt was inevitable: The Billboard Music Awards ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place April 29 in Las Vegas, has now been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The show, produced by dick clark productions, “will be rescheduled to air on NBC at a later date,” according to a joint statement. “In accordance with the …