Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday.
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Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination
Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin.
Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Justin Bieber posted a photo of a baby’s foot Friday on Instagram, revealing the child’s name as Jack Blues Bieber.
Today in History: Aaliyah killed in plane crash
On August 25, 2001, R&B singer Aaliyah was killed with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas; she was 22.
This invitation-only luxury resort in Woodstock is now open to the public as a way to help charities
Starting at $1,150 per day, Bunker Hill Farms carries a steep price tag, but proceeds from the all-inclusive experience are donated to local nonprofits.
Lil Jon and Stevie Wonder, country artists and rumors of Beyoncé: the soundtrack of the DNC
Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack. After “Freedom” by Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) took off as the anthem for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign, speculation about whether Beyoncé would make an appearance mounted as musical guest after musical guest — from varying genres and time periods — took the stage this week at the DNC. Though entertainment news site TMZ reported that Beyoncé would perform Thursday night, leading to an explosion of rumors […]
From friendship bracelets to camo hats, what Chicago DNC fashion over the past week tells us about politics today
When Roslyn Spence decided to attend the Democratic National Convention, she knew she wanted to wear something special. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles commissioned a design from an artist on Instagram (@teighlormadeco), choosing a blue blazer with white stars on the lapels. On the back, she included phrases that connect her with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. There’s “You Know,” part of a chant at Howard University, where both Spence and Harris attended and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest Black sorority. In a large, cursive font, there’s also the popular campaign slogan “We’re not going back.” “I […]
Review: It’s the Out of This World tour, and that’s what Missy Elliott delivered at the Allstate Arena
The concert felt like a non-stop hip hop thrill ride. Elliott and company barely allowed anyone time to process what they saw before the next track began.
Taylor Swift didn’t make an appearance at the Democratic Convention — but the friendship bracelets did
Furthering that association at the convention this week in Chicago were a lively set by DJ Cassidy, which included a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Jon, and friendship bracelets, the summer-camp staples co-opted by Taylor Swift fans.
Despite rumors, no surprise performance from Beyoncé or Taylor Swift at the DNC
There was no shortage of performances from talented musicians during the convention, including Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Jason Isbell, The Chicks and Pink.