Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact…
LONDON — With links to Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John, Delta Goodrem is one of the best-connected contestants at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. She’s also one of the most successful participants, as the award-winning Australian singer-songwriter has sold over nine million albums and topped charts in eight countries. Goodrem is representing her home country…
NEW YORK — A few years ago, Ella Langley emerged a saving grace for modern country music because she dared to look backward. “You Look Like You Love Me,” her award-winning, inescapable 2024 hit with Riley Green, pulled from another era — all pedal steel and spoken-word choruses, the same night out told from different…
’00s General Trivia Quiz | BuzzFeed Quizzes I grew up in the 2000s, so maybe I’m a bit biased, but I firmly believe it was the greatest decade ever. We had iconic pop stars, hilariously questionable fashion choices, and some of the greatest films of all time (the Disney-Pixar golden era, some might say). Plus,…
NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday. The 87-year-old country star, who is known for his topical satire, fell late last month, according to the statement released on his X account. He will need to wear a neck…
Recast Sitcom Characters Quiz | BuzzFeed If you watch TV enough, you might find your favorite actor is suddenly getting replaced. Below, I’ve chosen 10 sitcom characters who were recast with new actors. All you have to do is name the show they are from. If you answer a question correctly, the next one will…
—u/Xeillan “She paid her dues, man. She landed the Olivia Benson role when she was 34 or 35; prior to that, she was a career guest star, B-movie actor, and recurring character actor. Then, when most people would consider an actor or actress past their prime, she wound up becoming arguably the most iconic television…
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Hornsby’s new, reflective album starts off sweetly and melodically, a musician looking back at a fascinating life. Then it gets weird. That’s by design. “I’m going along very nicely and then I might just throw something at you,” the three-time Grammy Award-winner warns from his home in…
BEDFORD, N.H. — BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — “Bob’s Burgers” voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. The crash happened just before noon Tuesday when a northbound…
For the first time, everyone, from the employees at the Love Ranch to Khloé Kardashian, is sharing their perspective on what led up to Lamar Odom’s overdose on October 13, 2015. Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom hears interviews from Odom’s family, including his children, his childhood friends, and him on how his…
