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DJ Avicii Dead at 28
Swedish DJ Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, died at age 28 on Friday, April 20, his publicist confirmed. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his publicist Diana Baron said in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. …
George Michael Passes on Christmas Day
George Michael, the British singer, musician and founding member of Wham!, died over the Christmas holiday. He was 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” “The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and …
Juan Gabriel Dies At 66 From Heart Attack
You have artist and then you have legends and today the world has lost another amazing legend Juan Gabriel. Mexican born Super Artist was pronounced dead today at the age of 66 from a heart attack. Journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga confirm the death of the Mexican singer at his home in Santa Monica, California due to …
Prince dies at his Minnesota Home
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Pop music superstar Prince has been found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis. His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press the music icon was found dead at his home Thursday in Chanhassen. The singer, songwriter, arranger and instrumentalist was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of …
Yankee Legend Yogi Berra dies at age 90
It is a sad day for all Baseball fans no matter if you’re a Yankee fan or not as Yankee legend Yogi Berra passed away Wednesday morning. The Yogi Berra Museum’s Official Twitter Account broke the news early Wednesday by announcing his passing which was then also conformed by the Yankees Twitter Account and ESPN. Yogi was and …
Chespirito dead at 85
Roberto Gomez Bolaños, the iconic Mexican comedian who defined a generation with his beloved “Chavo del Ocho” and other memorable characters, has died. The Televisa television network announced the death on Friday afternoon. He was 85. Chespirito’s “Chavo,” a freckled and mischievous orphan who lived in a barrel, made his way to the homes of …
Legendary radio broadcaster Casey Kasem dead at 82
It was a sad day yesterday as the world found out that legendary Radio Broadcaster Casey Kasem died yesterday at the age of 82. Casey was the creator of the world famous Top 40 Countdown radio show. For years his voice would countdown the best and new songs of the week. Kasem’s death comes just …
Jadiel “El Incomporable” Dies in Accident NY
Rochester NY Police has confirmed that Alberto Ramón González Jadiel Adams better known as Jadiel “El Incomporable” died following a motorcycle accident on Route 104 in front of Maplewood Park.According to investigators, Jadiel moved east when he lost control and crossed the median into the path of a car heading east. The reggaeton 27 years old, was …
Nelson Mandela dead at age 95
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president and an enduring icon of the struggle against racial oppression, died on Thursday, the government announced, leaving the nation without its moral center at a time of growing dissatisfaction with the country’s leaders. “Our nation has lost its greatest son,” President Jacob Zuma said in a televised address …
Actor Paul Walker Dies in Car Accident
TMZ.com reported the shocking news earlier this evening that actor Paul Walker, best known for his roles in all but the third “Fast and Furious” movie, was in a fiery car crash (unrelated to the shooting of Fast and Furious 7) that killed him and one other passenger. Walker was reportedly taking friends for test …
Bebo Valdés, Cuban Music Giant, Dies at 94
The pioneering musician was a founder of Latin jazz. Bebo Valdés was a big man whose music revealed a huge heart. The gentle giant of Cuban music, who died Friday (March 22) at age 94, was one of the founders of Latin jazz, and a pioneer in bringing Afro-Cuban sacred rhythms to popular dance music. …
Hugo Chavez, fiery Venezuelan leader, dies at 58
By By IAN JAMES and FRANK BAJAK, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez was a former paratroop commander and self-styled “subversive” who waged continual battle for his socialist ideals. He bedeviled the United States and outsmarted his rivals time and again, while using Venezuela’s vast oil wealth to his political advantage. Chavez …
Don Omar Dead? Reggaeton Singer Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Don Omar is dead. At least that’s what the Internet is saying. However the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and actor didn’t die. He’s just the victim of a social media death hoax. Don Omar is just fine. A story by Global Associated News appeared this week saying that Omar died in a car crash has …
Lawsuit Seeks Answers and Accountability on Jenni Rivera’s Deadly Plane Crash
A lawsuit seeking to unveil the truth about Jenni Rivera’s deadly plane crash has been filed in Chicago, Illinois by the law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered. The multi-million dollar lawsuit has been pushed by family members of Jenni Rivera’s makeup artist Jacob Yebale who died in the accident alongside the Latin music superstar, Arturo Rivera, …
Jenni Rivera Dead: Will the U.S. Finally Take Latin Music Seriously?
You had probably never heard of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera before last week. Since her tragic death caused by a plane crash in Mexico, you have most likely read that Rivera, who grew up in Long Beach, Calif., rose to stardom as a powerful female singer in the male-dominated Mexican genre of banda. You may …