Dr. Dre, Dionne Warwick named American Music Honors recipients
Dr. Dre and Dionne Warwick will be honored at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music's American Music Honors. This year's other honorees include Patti Smith, The E Street Band and the Doors. Launched in 2023, the American Music Honors…
‘Rest in beats’ iconic drummer Sly Dunbar
The passing of legendary drummer and producer, Sly Dunbar, one week after the death of Third World co-founder, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore has left the music industry reeling. “A wha’ really a gwaan?” a puzzled General Lee asked of no one in particular.…
High School Musical stars celebrate its 20th anniversary: ‘We’ll always be in this together’
It's the start of something new, it feels so right to be here with you ... to celebrate the 20th anniversary of High School Musical. The landmark Disney Channel Original Movie turned 20 years old on Tuesday. To celebrate its second decade, several…
The ‘Reggae Ambassador’ bows out
KINGSTON January 20 (Jamaica Observer) — The global music community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Stephen “Cat” Coore, legendary guitarist, cellist, and founding member of Third World. Coore, a towering figure in reggae music, died…
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
MILAN (AP) — Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani was not only…
Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three weeks of release, “Fire and Ash” has cleared $1…
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is up for six awards at the Feb. 1…
Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion
The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven…
Michael Jackson nabs new chart record thanks to ‘Thriller’
Michael Jackson just landed a new chart record. Billboard reports that following Halloween, Jackson's song "Thriller" -- which initially peaked at #4 in 1984 -- has jumped from #32 to #10 on the Hot 100 singles chart. That makes the late King of Pop…
D’Angelo’s discography sees increase in streams following his death
D'Angelo fans have been running up his streams as they listen to his discography in the wake of his death. Billboard reports his catalog has seen a 796% increase in one week, going from 1.8 million official on-demand U.S. streams from Oct. 3 to Oct.…