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Lyndsey Parker
Soul legend Bill Withers dies at age 81
“We lost a giant of songwriting today,” said ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams. “He was a beautiful man with a stunning sense of humor and a gift for truth.”
Associated Press
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. The three-time Grammy Award winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died on Monday in Los Angeles, the statement said.
Deadline
‘MTV Unplugged At Home’ Announces Performer Line-Up Including Shaggy, Alessia Cara, Melissa Etheridge – Update
UPDATE, April 3 MTV today announced its first line-up of musicians for MTV Unplugged at Home: Shaggy, Alessia Cara, Jewel, Melissa Etheridge, Monsta X, Bazzi, CNCO and FINNEAS will perform from the comfort of their homes. Beginning today with Alessia Cara at 12 noon ET/9 a.m. PT, and continuing regularly, performances will be available to […]
The Guardian
'Get ready to get down': Nile Rodgers rises to Lloyd Webber Twitter challenge
'Get ready to get down': Nile Rodgers rises to Lloyd Webber Twitter challenge. ‘Composers in quarantine’ play-off sees Chic star play a song from Jesus Christ Superstar as Lloyd Webber performs the Rodgers/Daft Punk hit Get Lucky
People
Gone West's Colbie Caillat and Justin Young Split, End Engagement After 10 Years Together
The Gone West bandmates got together in September 2009
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
Watch OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder's livestream concert for Verizon's 'Pay It Forward Live' weekly series
"Pay It Forward Live" continues Thursday with a performance by OneRepublic frontman and superstar songwriter Ryan Tedder, direct from his home at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Suzy Byrne
Rachel Bloom leads tributes to 'irreplaceable' Adam Schlesinger, her 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' songwriting partner
Rachel Bloom is remembering Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of the band Fountains of Wayne and accomplished songwriter who was her songwriting partner for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Lyndsey Parker
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood take fans' song requests, raise funds for COVID-19 relief on feel-good TV special
"We want to thank you, because we want to connect just as much as everybody does," Yearwood told fans watching at home.
Lyndsey Parker
The tiger king's reign ends: Eliminated 'Masked Singer' White Tiger is NFL legend
There was no big cat rescue that could rescue this famous footballer from elimination.
Associated Press
Son: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead, 85; COVID involved
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday from pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. Four of the jazz patriarch's six sons are musicians: Wynton, a Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning trumpeter, is America's most prominent jazz spokesman as artistic director of jazz at New York's Lincoln Center. Branford, a saxophonist, has won three Grammies, led The Tonight Show band and toured with Sting.
USA TODAY Entertainment
Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson gives update after testing positive for coronavirus
Ray Benson, 69, said he felt tired but didn't have many of other symptoms. Now, he's updating fans after testing positive for coronavirus.
Suzy Byrne
Fountains of Wayne founder Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus complications at 52
Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist known for the hit "Stacy's Mom" and composing music for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Tom Hanks's "That Thing You Do!" had been hospitalized for more than one week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Lyndsey Parker
‘The Masked Singer’ donates 10,000 N95 masks to New York hospitals
On Wednesday, the wacky show got serious, with judge (and former doctor) Ken Jeong making a special announcement.
Rolling Stone
Tekashi 6ix9ine Could Be Released From Prison Today
The imprisoned rapper’s lawyer filed a motion to release him from custody, citing the spread of coronavirus in prisons. The U.S. Attorney does not oppose the motion
Chris Willman
Taylor Swift Helps Keep a Nashville Indie Record Store Afloat During Closure
Taylor Swift hasn't been spotted casually browsing in record stores over the years quite as often as LP shop-aholic Elton John, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have an equal interest in keeping them open and thriving. Grimey's, an independent store in her hometown of Nashville, confirmed Thursday that Swift had quietly made a contribution […]
Pitchfork
Wallace Roney, Jazz Trumpeter, Dead at 59 of COVID-19 Complications
Roney was mentored by Miles Davis and Art Blakey and performed with legends including Chick Corea, Pharoah Sanders, and Ornette Coleman
Pitchfork
Chuck D Says Flavor Flav’s Public Enemy Firing Was a Hoax, Flav Denies It
“There are more serious things in the world right now than April Fool’s jokes and dropping records,” Flavor Flav tweeted after Chuck claimed the firing was to promote a new album
Variety
Movie Theaters and Concerts Could See Major Attendance Drop Post-Pandemic (Study)
After a month of increasing anxiety and self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, audiences in the U.S. are largely not eager to return to public events once the crisis subsides, according to a new study. In a survey of 1,000 consumers in the U.S., 44% of respondents said they would attend fewer large public events, […]
USA TODAY
25 years after her death, singer Selena inspires fans across USA to pursue their dreams
Years after her death, Texas singer Selena Quintanilla lives on in the hearts of many Americans.
Suzy Byrne
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger hospitalized with COVID-19, his family is 'cautiously optimistic'
Adam Schlesinger, best known as co-founder of the band Fountains of Wayne, has been hospitalized for more than one week.
Deadline
Rihanna & Jay-Z Donate $1 Million Each To COVID-19 Relief Efforts In L.A. & New York City
Rihanna and Jay-Z are doing their part to help with the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Their foundations have donated $1 million each to COVID-19 relief efforts in Los Angeles and New York City. The funds from Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation and Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation will support undocumented workers, the incarcerated, homeless and elderly […]
George Back
Kanye West's teenage artwork appears on 'Antiques Roadshow': 'Exceptionally well done'
“Antiques Roadshow” appraises four pieces of art that Kanye West created when he was a sophomore in high school.
Lyndsey Parker
You've got male: 'Team Estrogen' gets some added masculine energy during 'Voice' Battle Rounds
Kelly Clarkson's team of 10 only had one male contestant going into the Battles, but those demographics notably shifted Monday.
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
The It List: Tiger kings, old 'Friends,' amateur bakers, Jedi masters and the best in pop culture the week of March 30, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for March 30 - April 5, including the best deals we could find for each.
Variety
Fox, iHeart Execs Reveal Secrets Behind ‘Living Room Concert’ Performances (EXCLUSIVE)
(UPDATED with more details from executive producer Joel Gallen.) As recently as last Tuesday, just three artists had signed on to "Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America." But after a week of scrambling and all-night editing sessions, the producers and executives behind the special managed to put together a one-hour event on […]

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