Chuck Jackson, an R&B singer who took “Any Day Now” to the Top 25 in 1962 and had some two dozen singles hit the Hot 100 during the decade, has died. He was 85.
Chuck Jackson, an R&B singer who took “Any Day Now” to the Top 25 in 1962 and had some two dozen singles hit the Hot 100 during the decade, has died. He was 85.
Thania Garcia Chuck Jackson, a vocalist of the doo-wop group Del-Vikings and the singer in Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” died on Feb. 16 in Atlanta. He was 85. News of his passing was confirmed in a Facebook post by Ady Croasdell of Ace Records’ Kent Records division, a UK label that had been reissuing his recordings. No cause of death was given. “There are confirmed reports that one of the very greatest soul singers of all time, Chuck Jackson, died on February 16th,” Croasdell wrote. “His 60s and 70s recordings are hugely important works, revered as much now as on release…His passing will be deeply felt around the world.”
Burt Bacharach has died aged 94.
The music community has been paying tribute to Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94. A representative confirmed to media that the legendary music-maker died on Wednesday at home in LA of natural causes.Born in Kansas City, Bacharach studied music at universities and schools in Montreal, New York and California.
Dionne Warwick, whose career is forever linked to the man who wrote so many of her hit songs, remembered Burt Bacharach today, releasing a statement on the late composer and calling him her dear friend and musical partner while conceding the two “had their run ins.”
A legendary life cut short. Whitney Houston‘s vocals were so powerful that producer Clive Davis famously called her “The Voice” — and her fellow singers agreed she more than deserved the title.
BMG has acquired a whole stack of rights in relation to the catalogue of guitarist Peter Frampton, covering his solo material and work with artists including George Harrison, BB King, Buddy Guy, Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson, Donovan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, Herb Alpert, Dionne Warwick, Steve Miller and more.“I am so pleased to join the BMG family”, says Frampton. “As an artist-first company, I trust BMG will care for my legacy and that my songs are in good hands”.BMG’s President Of Repertoire & Marketing, Los Angeles and New York, Thomas Scherer adds: “From his incredible early rise of success to [70s supergroup] Humble Pie, his countless collaborations to achieving global stardom as a solo artist, Peter Frampton is one of the most inspirational and tireless musicians of his time”.“We are proud a legendary artist of his calibre entrusts BMG as the custodians of his most treasured works”, he goes on.
EXCLUSIVE: Five-time Grammy-nominee Julia Michaels, six-time Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick and Avatar: The Way Of Water actress Trinity Jo-Li Bliss have been cast in the animated Christmas feature Glisten And The Merry Mission.
Just before the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, Mariah Carey closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance of her signature holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You can watch it below.
Whoa, did Kim Kardashian just shade ex-boyfriend’s new romance with Emily Ratajkowsk? Social media users seem to think so!
Laughing along! Emily Ratajkowski subtly reacted to a tweet about Pete Davidson‘s dating history after their new romance made headlines.
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include the traditional line-up of Broadway performances, with Lea Michele and the cast of Funny Girl scheduled to be among the holiday revelers, Macy’s has announced. Though organizers don’t indicate which musical numbers will be performed, could it be Funny Girl’s be anything other than “Don’t Rain On My Parade?”
Gayle King has revealed the whispered bathroom calls she had with Oprah in a heartfelt tribute to Olivia Newton-John.EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe TV presenter made the sweet revelation when she was celebrating the memory of the Grease actress in HELLO!'s special Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue. "I'm in the bathroom whispering to Oprah," she told us.Speaking fondly of the memory, Gayle remembered when she called Oprah to ask if she could invite Olivia over for dinner to her house after interviewing her for CBS Sunday Morning.She had wanted to keep the fun going after spending the day at Olivia's California ranch for the TV interview.
Olivia Newton-John died.EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe Grease star was surrounded by the people she loved when she passed away aged 73 at her ranch in California in early August. In HELLO!’s Breast Cancer Awareness special, Dionne joined Dolly Parton and Sir Cliff Richard in paying tribute to the late star.Speaking from the heart exclusively to HELLO!, the Grammy Award-winning singer got emotional as she detailed her grief following the sad news."Olivia was very, very special to me as is her family and I’m going to miss her an awful lot," she told HELLO! "It hit me pretty hard of course.
Dolly Parton has revealed her close friend Olivia Newton-John will always have a place in her heart, saying: "You left a spot that no one else will ever fill."EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Newton-John’s niece Tottie Goldsmith makes special promise to her in moving letterOlivia sadly died aged 73 in August this year at her beautiful Californian ranch, surrounded by the love of her family and friends – 30 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis. In HELLO!'s Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue, we celebrate how the late star's legacy will live on after she touched the lives of people all over the world.Dolly joins Olivia's fellow celebrity friends – including Sir Cliff Richard, Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick - in sharing special memories of the late star exclusively with HELLO!Musicians Olivia and Dolly were close friends, bonding over their shared love of country music over the years and performing together.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John's best momentsFondly looking back, the 9 to 5 hitmaker spoke from the heart about the duo singing together for the very last time...READ: Sir Cliff Richard's emotional tribute to 'soulmate' Olivia Newton-John – 'My heart aches'MORE: Dionne Warwick details grief following Olivia Newton-John' death – ' It hit me pretty hard'Dolly Parton said: "My first memory of Olivia was when her song "Let Me Be There" was a hit. I have loved her ever since."We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her.
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed his heartache after the death of his close friend Olivia Newton-John, saying: "My heart breaks I can’t phone Livvy anymore."EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe world was devastated when Olivia died aged 73 at her California ranch, surrounded by people she loved. She leaves behind an amazing legacy and in HELLO!’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue, her friends pay tribute to her with personal memories.Sir Cliff has shared a kind message for his close friend Olivia, alongside her fellow celebrity friends – including Dolly Parton, Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick.Hitting it off instantly, Sir Cliff and Olivia became friends for life sharing a love of music. In her loving memory, the singer said the late star will always have a place in his heart as he looks back on their time together.Sir Cliff said: "Olivia was an incredibly special person.
Olivia Newton-John's family and friends exclusively share personal memories of the late star with HELLO! in our Breast Cancer Awareness Month special.READ: Elizabeth Hurley reveals enormous sadness over grandmother's breast cancer battleHer niece Tottie Goldsmith, Dolly Parton and Sir Cliff Richard join Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick, among others, in celebrating her amazing legacy with touching tributes. When the news was announced of Olivia's sad passing earlier this year, there was an outpouring of grief from both her fans and her legion of celebrity friends.While her death was undoubtedly a tragedy, Olivia's story is anything but.
Sofia Carson and Diane Warren attend Fashion 4 Development’s 10th Annual First Ladies Luncheon on Tuesday (September 20) in New York City.
his relationship with Camila Morrone came to an end after 5 years together. However, It doesn’t seem like the Oscar winner is looking to stay single for very long, and may have his sights set on another famous supermodel. DiCaprio has reportedly been spending a lot of time with Gigi Hadid, and things have reportedly been heating up.
any movie DiCaprio has upcoming, but because his dating life has once again captured people’s attention. DiCaprio, age 47, has a tendency to date significantly younger women, and his recent break-up has brought the actor’s rumored dating rule of not dating women over 25 back to the forefront. One woman, who is well past DiCaprio’s alleged cutoff, thinks he should reconsider.
Dionne Warwick has joked about Leonardo DiCaprio’s “25-year” dating rule. This comes after DiCaprio and his girlfriend of four years, Camila Morrone, reportedly split right after she turned 25.
Yung Gravy has spoken to NME about the advice he received while on tour with Limp Bizkit and what it was like to hang out in the studio with Bad Boy Chiller Crew. Watch our interview with Yung Gravy below.Earlier this year, the rapper supported Limp Bizkit on multiple dates of their ‘Still Sucks’ tour, and told NME that being on the road with the nu-metal rockers was “sick.” “The band is really cool and Fred Durst is such a nice guy,” he said. “The whole band is down to earth.”Gravy also shared the advice Limp Bizkit’s frontman gave him while on tour.
Dionne Warwick has said that she’s confused by Yung Gravy‘s choice of stage name.The legendary soul singer, who kicks off a US and UK tour later this month, took to her Twitter account recently to ask about the rapper’s (real name Matt Hauri) moniker.“Young Gravy? Like the food??????” she asked her followers. Later, she wrote: “I have just learned that it is ‘Yung’ and not ‘Young’.
There was another mix-up at the 2022 U.S. Open!
Dionne Warwick had the perfect response after being mistaken for Gladys Knight on television at the U.S. Open on Wednesday night. ESPN commentators Mary Carillo and Chanda Rubin mistook the legendary musician for Knight, 78, when the camera panned to Warwick as Serena Williams took on Anett Kontaveit on the tennis court.
Dionne Warwick had the perfect response after she was mistaken for Gladys Knight during ESPN's broadcast of the U.S. Open — and one of the commentators involved says there's a perfectly good explanation for the nationally televised gaffe.Warwick took to Twitter on Friday and shared her reaction after she was mistaken for the Empress of Soul by ESPN broadcasters Mary Carillo and Chanda Rubin during Serena Williams' upset win Thursday night against the world's No. 2 player, Anett Kontaveit, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York.Throughout the match, cameras had been panning to the star-studded crowd.
The stars are stepping out for night three of the 2022 U.S. Open.
Dionne Warwick is "still confused" by Yung Gravy's choice of stage name. The Mr. Clean rapper, real name Matthew Hauri, hit headlines on Sunday when he stepped out at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards with Addison Rae's mother, Sheri Easterling, as his date.
Dionne Warwick is having some trouble with Yung Gravy’s stage name.
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