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Joel Pimentel to Leave CNCO: 'We Are and Will Always Be Brothers,' Band Says
The Latino boy band will continue as a foursome during the "new era of CNCO"
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Kurt Cobain File Released by FBI 27 Years After His Death
After 27 years following the death of iconic rocker Kurt Cobain, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a file containing correspondences about theories relating to the music icon's passing.
Variety
Tawny Kitaen, ’80s Music Video Vixen and ‘Bachelor Party’ Star, Dies at 59
Julie E. “Tawny” Kitaen, who famously appeared in several music videos for the rock group Whitesnake in the ‘80s, has died. The Orange County, Calif. coroner’s office, which listed her as Tawny Finley, stated that she died at her home in Newport Beach on Friday morning, but a cause of death has not been revealed. […]
Variety
Lloyd Price, R&B Pioneer Known as ‘Mr. Personality,’ Dies at 88
Lloyd Price, the ‘50s R&B vocalist whose early singles were among the first to attract attention from the nascent rock ‘n’ roll audience, died Thursday. He was 88. Maxwell Entertainment owner Rickey Poppell posted the news on Facebook, saying, “My friend and Lloyd Price’s manager, Tom Trapani, just called to let me know that our […]
Entertainment Weekly
Sebastian Stan and Lily James get tatted up in jaw-dropping Pam & Tommy first look
The upcoming Hulu limited series is a comedic take on the true story behind the release of the first ever viral video in history — the sex tape of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee.
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Family of Chris Cornell settles with doctor over his death
The family of Chris Cornell and a doctor who they alleged over-prescribed him drugs before he died have agreed to a settle a lawsuit. Court documents filed by attorneys for the rock singer's widow, Vicky Cornell, and their children, Toni and Christopher Nicholas Cornell, said a confidential settlement had been reached. The documents were filed in April, but they had gone unnoticed before City News Service reported on them Thursday.
SPIN
You Can Buy Six Strands of Kurt Cobain’s Hair at a Music Auction If You’re Into That Sort of Thing
If you're a rich person who's been wondering when you'd finally be able to show off your wealth by purchasing locks of Kurt Cobain's hair, well, you're a creep. That said, apparently, you're a lucky creep. As of today, six locks of the Nirvana legend's hair will be available as (hopefully) the weirdest lot in…
Yahoo Music
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds and his mom open up about his marital crisis, religious differences and helping LGBTQ+ youth: 'The best thing you can do is listen with respect'
"I think we need more stories of good happening in the world. And certainly my mom has been a great example of that," says Dan of his appearance on 'From Cradle to Stage' with mother Christene.
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Childish Gambino sued by rapper claiming ‘This Is America’ was a rip-off of his work
According to recent reports, Childish Gambino is getting sued by a rapper who claims his Grammy award-winning song, “This Is America” is a rip-off of a lesser-known song. Kidd Wes (Emelike Nwosuocha) found Childish Gambino’s Record of the Year-winning hit song a little too similar to his own. Per TMZ, the rapper released a song in 2017 entitled “Made in America,” which he claims sounds eerily similar to Childish Gambino’s smash hit.
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Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation, the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy. TAAF announced Thursday that English icon Sting will also perform at “See Us Unite for Change — The Asian American Foundation in service of the AAPI Community.” It will air on May 21 on a number of channels, including MTV, BET, VH1, Comedy Central as well as Facebook Watch.
Yahoo Music
'The Masked Singer' Robopine makes a fast and furious exit
“You played the game better than just about anybody,” judge Ken Jeong told the 'Alter Ego' actor, who'd scripted an entire fake backstory.
Yahoo Movies
She is 0-for-12 at the Oscars, but Diane Warren remains upbeat: 'I hold a record in something!'
The composer could earn a 13th nomination for her Reba McEntyre-performed song in "Four Good Days," but she's yet to win the elusive Oscar.
SPIN
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Sell Entire Song Catalog for $140 Million
Forget "Give it away give it away give it away now," the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold the rights to their song catalog — which includes the hits "Scar Tissue," "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" — to Hipgnosis Songs Fund. Over the past year, the fund has also purchased stacks in the catalogs of…
People
Ray Reyes, Former Member of Menudo, Dead at 51
"It is with great pain in my soul that I confirm the death of my beloved brother," Raül Reyes wrote Friday
People
EDM Producer Pierce Fulton Dead Following 'Tragic Struggle with His Mental Health,' Says Brother
“Pierce was so incredibly full of life, love & unimaginable creativity,” his brother Griff wrote in an obituary
Yahoo Music
Nancy Wilson talks first solo album, 35th anniversary of 'These Dreams' and giving Eddie Van Halen his first acoustic guitar
In a full-circle moment, Nancy's debut solo LP coincides with the anniversary of "These Dreams," featuring Nancy on lead vocals, becoming the first Heart single to reach No. 1.
Variety
Tegan and Sara ‘High School’ Series From Clea DuVall Greenlit at IMDb TV
Twin music duo Tegan and Sara’s best-selling memoir “High School” will be adapted as an original series for Amazon’s IMDb TV free, ad-supported streaming service. The show, announced as part of Amazon’s first-ever NewFronts presentation Monday, will be executive produced by identical twins Tegan and Sara and writer-director-actor Clea DuVall. “High School” is a coming-of-age […]
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The It List: Dave Grohl, other rockers talk the importance of mom in 'From Cradle to Stage'; Emilia Clarke stars in true crime thriller 'Above Suspicion'; a '90s girl group returns in 'Girls5Eva'; and the best in pop culture the week of May 3, 2021
Here are our pop culture picks for May 3-9, including the best deals we could find for each.
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Marilyn Manson denies 'Game of Thrones' star Esmé Bianco's allegations of sexual assault
'Game of Thrones' star Esmé Bianco has filed a lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault and human trafficking, detailing rape and abuse.
Variety
The Weeknd Calls Grammys ‘Corrupt,’ Despite Inspiring Their Recent Rule Change: ‘I Will Not Be Submitting Music in the Future’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Weeknd has responded to the rule changes for the Grammy Awards announced by the Recording Academy on Friday — primarily a change that eliminates the “secret” nomination-review committees that played a key role in his being shut out of all nominations for the 2021 awards, despite having one of the biggest albums and the […]
Yahoo Music
Viewers outraged after twist backfires: 'Single worst idea "American Idol" has ever had!'
Twitter was not the Happiest Place Online after the top seven Disney Night's controversial outcome.
Variety
Grammy Awards Eliminate ‘Secret’ Nominating Committees
The Recording Academy announced today that it has made significant changes to the Grammy Awards process — including the elimination of nearly all of the controversial “secret” nominating committees that made final decisions about which artists or recordings were nominated in certain categories, including the “Big Four” General field of Album, Song, Record of the Year and […]
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Vanessa Carlton on not feeling 'protected' early in her career, friendship with Terry Crews and how she always got the 'White Chicks' joke
The "A Thousand Miles" singer-songwriter, now age 40, is a thousand miles emotionally and artistically from the hit that made her a target in a predatory industry.
SPIN
Marilyn Manson and Former Manager Sued for ‘Human Trafficking’ by Game of Thrones Actress Esmé Bianco
Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco has sued Marilyn Manson and former manager Tony Ciulla, alleging that the singer raped and sexually battered her and that the pair violated human trafficking laws by bringing her from London to Los Angeles under false pretenses, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by SPIN. TMZ was first to report…
Yahoo Celebrity
5 arrests made in Lady Gaga dognapping case
Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot and two of her dogs stolen on Feb. 24. The woman who turned in the French bulldogs is among those charged.

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