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"December" was George Winston's best selling album, having been certified triple platinum.

George Winston, bestselling instrumental pianist, dies at 73

June 7, 2023 at 1:30 a.m.

George Winston, one of the bestselling instrumental pianists in the world during his heyday in the 1980s and '90s, died Sunday at age 73. The announcement came through his social...

In response to firestorm, CBS’ ‘The Activist’ will be retooled from competitive series into a documentary special

September 16, 2021 at 1:29 a.m.

"The Activist," a CBS series that had itself become the target of online activism in recent days, is being reconfigured in response to the firestorm of criticism, and will now become a...

Mark Hoppus of blink-182 performs onstage at the 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO at The Forum on January 18, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus says he’s undergoing chemotherapy for cancer: ‘It sucks and I’m scared’

June 24, 2021 at 6:29 p.m.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus took to social media Wednesday to reveal that he is undergoing chemotherapy saying, "It sucks and I'm scared," while adding that he feels hopeful and expects to be back...

Fans watch Brockhampton perform at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 21, 2018.

Coachella 2022 is an instantaneous sellout

June 7, 2021 at 6:05 p.m.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival's fan base has again proven itself a faithful one, with the belief that the 2022 edition will have been worth the three-year wait manifesting in...

Billie Eilish performs at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2019.

Billie Eilish announces arena tour dates for 2022, including a stop in Chicago

May 28, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

Billie Eilish fans will get her "Happier Than Ever" album in July, but when it comes to really living happily ever after by attending her tour, that'll have to wait...

FILE - This May 1, 2019 file photo shows Drake at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Earning his 21st No. 1 hit on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, Drake has bested a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later," featuring rapper Lil Durk, reached the No. 1 spot on the chart this week. Wonder and Franklin, who died in 2018, each have had 20 songs top the chart. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Drake set to receive artist of the decade honor at Billboard Music Awards

May 11, 2021 at 1:38 p.m.

Drake will be the recipient of an artist of the decade award when the Billboard Music Awards air on May 23, NBC and Dick Clark Productions announced Tuesday morning. Producers said the trophy is in honor of Billboard...

Canadian singer Justin Bieber arrives for YouTube Originals' "Justin Bieber: Seasons" premiere at the Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles on January 27, 2020.

Justin Bieber officially bumps tour to 2022, unveils new dates

May 6, 2021 at 8:34 p.m.

A week after it was reported that Justin Bieber's fast-looming 2021 tour would be bumped into next year, Justin Bieber has made it official, announcing that his run of arena shows will now...

Cast member Nick Jonas poses for photographers at the Los Angeles premiere of "Jumanji: The Next Level," at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Nick Jonas to host Billboard Music Awards

April 30, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.

After three straight years with Kelly Clarkson as host, the Billboard Music Awards have a new voice in that role. Nick Jonas will assume the duties for the May 23 show on NBC, to be broadcast live from the Microsoft...

Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, died at age 98 on Dec. 5, 2021.

Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown dies at 65

April 22, 2021 at 5:33 p.m.

Les McKeown, former lead singer for the Bay City Rollers, the group that became a global phenomenon in the 1970s, died Tuesday at age 65. His family announced the death Thursday...

Review: Taylor Swift turns on a facsimile machine for ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ and its ingenious recreations

April 9, 2021 at 9:08 p.m.

There is no "best actress" award at the Grammys, perhaps for obvious reasons, but maybe there should be this coming year. And the Grammy would go to... Taylor Swift, for so persuasively playing...

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