Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection. Known as “Miss Country Soul” for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women in country music, celebrated for her spirited nonconformity …
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Facebook Tweet Email Link AP — Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry had dinner together in Montreal this week. A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed Tuesday that the former prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining spot Monday evening. Photos of the meetup published by TMZ sparked speculation of …
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The original lead singer of a legendary heavy metal band is dead at age 69. Paul Mario Day, who was part of the new wave of British heavy metal in the 1980s with Iron Maiden and More, died at his home in Australia Tuesday. A cause of death was not immediately announced. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the …
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Paul Mario Day, original lead singer of Iron Maiden and singer of the new wave of British heavy metal band More, has died at the age of 69. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great More vocalist Paul Mario Day,” More wrote in a Facebook statement, which you can see below. “Paul was a huge part of …
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Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege will make its way through his home city of Birmingham Eight days after his death, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final journey through his home city of Birmingham as fans, friends and family say goodbye. The Black Sabbath singer’s body will be taken in a hearse through the …
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Cleo Laine in concert in 1980. Keystone/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Keystone/Getty Images Cleo Laine in concert in 1980. Keystone/Getty Images Dame Cleo Laine has died at age 97. Her death was announced by The Stables, the music venue that she and her husband, Sir John Dankworth, founded. Critic Bob Mondello — a longtime fan — offers an appreciation. …
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Fans, musicians and former bandmates have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died aged 76. Black Sabbath have “lost our brother”, says the band’s co-founder Tony Iommi, while bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler remembered their final gig and drummer Bill Ward shared a photo of them together. The music icon’s death …
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CNN — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family said in a statement to CNN. “He was with his family …
Read More »Rock star Ozzy Osbourne has died, according to multiple reports. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement to the press, signed by wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Kelly, Jack, Aimee, as well as his son …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne Dead: ‘Black Sabbath’ Singer Passes Away at 76 The New York Times POLL: What is your favorite Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath song? WPBN Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, his family announces – live updates BBC Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show CNN Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy …
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