Just shy of her 74th birthday, the legendary Etta James has passed on today at a Riverside, California hospital. She had been battling leukemia and also contracted Hepatitis C and was suffering from dementia. She is probably most recognizable by her vocals on the 1941 R&B classic "At Last." While it's become quite a popular tune at wedding receptions as the first dance, … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: ‘At Last’ by Etta James… RIP (Jan 25, 1938-Jan 20, 2012)
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M.I.A. releases “27” in memory of Amy Winehouse
I just read about M.I.A. releasing a track called "27" in honor of Amy Winehouse's passing yesterday on billboard.com. "Hours after the death of Amy Winehouse was announced, M.I.A. posted "27," a demo dedicated to the 27-year-old deceased singer, on her Twitter page. The song was originally going to be included on M.I.A.'s 'Vicki Leekx" mixtape, but finds new resonance in the … [Read more...] about M.I.A. releases “27” in memory of Amy Winehouse
Jeff Conaway aka “Kenickie” from original “Grease” in critical condition, dies 2 weeks later
UPDATE May 27, 2011- Jeff Conaway passed away today. Per E! News: "Jeff Conaway slipped away and never woke up. The 60-year-old star of Grease and Taxi, who publicly struggled with drugs and alcohol over the last decade, died Friday at a Los Angeles-area hospital. He had been in a coma for more than two weeks after being found unconscious in his home. Family members, … [Read more...] about Jeff Conaway aka “Kenickie” from original “Grease” in critical condition, dies 2 weeks later
Official press release regarding Nate Dogg’s funeral details
FYI... THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE SUPPORTED BY THE FAMILY OF NATE DOGG, SNOOP DOGG, AND HIS WIFE, SHANTE BROADUS AND THE CITY OF LONG BEACH REGARDING THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR NATE DOGG Due to the outpour of support, a plan has been developed for the memorial services and repast of Nate Dogg. At the request of the family, the memorial service and celebration of life … [Read more...] about Official press release regarding Nate Dogg’s funeral details
Actress and AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2011 (PRNewswire) -- Legendary actress, businesswoman, and fearless activist Elizabeth Taylor died peacefully today in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She was surrounded by her children- Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton. She was 79 years old. In addition to her children, she is survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 … [Read more...] about Actress and AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79