Photo: Tim Graham/Evening Standard/Getty Images Singer Melanie, who charmed the 70’s with her songs “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” has died. She was 76. News of the singer’s death came from a post on her official Facebook page, written by her children Leilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred. “Mom passed, peacefully,… Continue reading ‘Brand New Key’ Singer Melanie, Dead at 76
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Marlena Shaw, “California Soul” Singer, Dead at 81
Marlena Shaw. Photo: Jordi Vidal/Redferns Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B singer well-known for her often-sampled discography, has died at the age of 81. Her daughter Marla announced the news in a video posted to Facebook, saying, “It’s with a very heavy heart for myself and my family I announce that our beloved mother, your… Continue reading Marlena Shaw, “California Soul” Singer, Dead at 81
‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Singer Loves Her ‘Saltburn’ Scene
The “Murder on the Dancefloor” singer saw the film sandwiched between her mother and teenage son. Photo: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns When Emerald Fennell invited Sophie Ellis-Bextor to an early morning preview of Saltburn, the singer spent a good portion of the screening with her face in her hands. Situated between her mom and 19-year-old son,… Continue reading ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Singer Loves Her ‘Saltburn’ Scene
Shakira’s Hometown Unveils Statue of the Singer
It’s anything but small and humble. Photo: STR/AFP/AFP via Getty Images A statue of Shakira has been unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia — and much like her hips, we’re not lying. The 21.3-foot-tall bronze statue was created by artist Yino Márques, and features the singer in a position emulating her iconic “Hips Don’t… Continue reading Shakira’s Hometown Unveils Statue of the Singer
Steve Harwell, Former Lead Singer of Smash Mouth, Dead at 56
Photo: Earl Gibson III/WireImage A day after news broke that he was in hospice care, former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell has died. He was 56. According to the New York Times, the cause of death was liver failure. Harwell’s brought a gravelly slam poet energy to Smash Mouth, who first attained mainstream attention… Continue reading Steve Harwell, Former Lead Singer of Smash Mouth, Dead at 56
Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Singer, Dead at 76
Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Jimmy Buffett, king of “island escapism,” has died at the age of 76. His social media account confirmed the news early Saturday morning that he “passed away peacefully the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” Alongside his Coral Reefer band, the “Margaritaville” singer described his… Continue reading Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Singer, Dead at 76