Influential rock ‘n’ roll icon Duane Eddy dead at 86

Influential rock ‘n’ roll icon Duane Eddy dead at 86

NEW YORK — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86. Eddy died of cancer Tuesday at the Williamson Health … Read more

Cher dates younger men because guys her age are cowards — or dead

Cher dates younger men because guys her age are cowards — or dead

At 77, Cher has some very simple — and practical — reasons for dating younger men such as her current boyfriend, music producer Alexander “AE” Edwards — who is 39 years her junior.  Source link #Cher #dates #younger #men #guys #age #cowards #dead

Paul Auster, bestselling author of ‘New York Trilogy,’ dead at 77

Paul Auster, bestselling author of ‘New York Trilogy,’ dead at 77

U.S. novelist and screenwriter Paul Auster died of complications from lung cancer at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening aged 77, the New York Times reported, citing friend and author Jacki Lyden. The New Jersey-born writer was known for a string of acclaimed works including “The New York Trilogy” and “The Book of Illusions”. … Read more

‘The Nanny’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ actor Zack Norman dead at 83

‘The Nanny’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ actor Zack Norman dead at 83

Zack Norman, the actor best known for playing Danny DeVito’s sidekick in “Romancing the Stone,” died Sunday in Burbank, Calif., of natural causes. He was 83. Norman’s daughter, Lori Zuker Briller, paid tribute to her father in a Facebook post. “Wherever you drifted off to, I know everything just got livelier,” she wrote. “You were … Read more

Sonja Christopher, first ‘Survivor’ castoff, dead at 87

Sonja Christopher, first ‘Survivor’ castoff, dead at 87

Sonja Christopher, who made history as the first person voted off “Survivor” and the first lesbian contestant, died Friday. She was 87. “Sonya [sic] was one of the kindest people to ever play Survivor. Every interaction I had with her over the years was lovely,” “Survivor” host Jeff Probst, 62, said in a statement Saturday … Read more

Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder dead at 82

Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder dead at 82

Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder has died at 82. Pinder, best known for playing the keyboard and the Mellotron, was one of the founding members of the rock group, and the last original surviving member.  He died at his home in Northern California, and the cause of death was not announced.  He was inducted into … Read more

Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend Paolo Liuzzo dead of drug overdose in Miami hotel room: report

Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend Paolo Liuzzo dead of drug overdose in Miami hotel room: report

Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend Paolo Liuzzo was reportedly found dead inside a Florida hotel room from a suspected drug overdose. Miami police were called to Liuzzo’s room at the citizenM Miami Worldcenter hotel at 3:22 p.m. on February 7, according to the Sun. He was pronounced dead 12 minutes later. Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend Paolo Liuzzo was … Read more

TikTok star Eva Evans found dead from apparent suicide: ‘A New York icon’

TikTok star Eva Evans found dead from apparent suicide: ‘A New York icon’

TikTok star Eva Evans has died by apparent suicide. Evans, 29,  was a New York City-based popular creator with over 300,000 followers, who directed and starred in the Prime Video series “Club Rat.”  Law enforcement sources told TMZ on Tuesday that a friend found Evans, 29 hanging in her NYC apartment on Saturday night, after … Read more

Howie Schwab, former ESPN star, dead at 63

Howie Schwab, former ESPN star, dead at 63

Howie Schwab, a former ESPN research department guru who rose to host a popular trivia show on the network, has died. He was 63. Venerable ESPN college basketball color commentator Dick Vitale posted about the news on X, writing, “So sad to learn of the passing of my loyal dedicated buddy ⁦@howieschwab – he was … Read more

Taylor Swift drops ‘Fortnight’ music video with Post Malone — featuring ‘Dead Poets Society’ stars Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles

Taylor Swift drops ‘Fortnight’ music video with Post Malone — featuring ‘Dead Poets Society’ stars Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles

It’s “Fortnight” Friday! Taylor Swift has officially dropped her first music video off of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 34-year-old musician released her new music overnight Friday, with a second batch of songs at 2 a.m., making it a surprise double album. The track features Post Malone and is rumored to … Read more

Taylor Swift ‘likes’ post ranking exes — and Joe Alwyn as a dead ‘Hunger Games’ tribute

Taylor Swift ‘likes’ post ranking exes — and Joe Alwyn as a dead ‘Hunger Games’ tribute

So long, London. Taylor Swift “liked” an unofficial ranking of her exes and current boyfriend, Travis Kelce — and the bottom list is brutal. The hilarious social media activity comes as Swift dropped her highly anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Betches Media shared an Instagram carousel of images with a meme of “Dance Moms” … Read more

‘American Idol’ alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dead at 47

‘American Idol’ alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dead at 47

“American Idol” alum Mandisa has died. She was 47. Christian rock radio station K-Love announced her passing on Friday. The California native, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday. “Even more than her music, the Platinum-selling singer will forever be known for her huge heart and sincerity,’ … Read more

Dead man wheeled into bank by niece was malnourished — and may have been poisoned: report

Dead man wheeled into bank by niece was malnourished — and may have been poisoned: report

The dead Brazilian man wheeled into a bank by his niece in a bizarre plot to get her a bank loan was malnourished when he died — and may have been poisoned, according to reports. The cause of death for Paulo Roberto Braga, 68, has initially been listed as broncho-aspiration and heart failure, according to an autopsy report obtained … Read more

Did Taylor Swift slam Kim Kardashian on ‘thanK you aIMee’? My mom ‘wished you were dead’

Did Taylor Swift slam Kim Kardashian on ‘thanK you aIMee’? My mom ‘wished you were dead’

Her reputation continues. Taylor Swift surprised fans once more as she dropped a surprise second batch of songs at 2 a.m. on Friday, making “The Tortured Poets Department” a secret double album. In one song, “thanK you aIMee,” Swifties were quick to point out that the capitalized letters spelled out a certain name — Kim. … Read more

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers guitarist, dead at 80

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers guitarist, dead at 80

Dickey Betts, a singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida. He was 80. Dickey Betts, guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died at 80. Getty Images In an Instagram post, his family said, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful … Read more

New footage shows woman who used dead uncle to ‘sign’ bank loan arriving by taxi — with driver helping move the body

New footage shows woman who used dead uncle to ‘sign’ bank loan arriving by taxi — with driver helping move the body

It should have been a dead giveaway. The Brazilian woman who took her dead uncle into a bank to sign a loan in her name arrived there by taxi — with video even showing the driver helping her move the corpse from his car. Érika de Souza Vieira Nunes was arrested Tuesday after taking the … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dead at 53: ‘I miss her hugs’

‘Harry Potter’ star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dead at 53: ‘I miss her hugs’

The wife of “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” actor Warwick Davis, Samantha, has died at age 53. Warwick announced the tragic news in a statement to the BBC, revealing that his wife, whom he referred to as his “favorite person,” had died on March 24. He did not disclose the cause of death. “Her passing … Read more

Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36: Who was the controversial TikTokker?

Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36: Who was the controversial TikTokker?

TikTok influencer Kyle Marisa Roth has tragically died at 36.  Her sister, Lindsay, announced the news Monday on Instagram, claiming the content creator passed away last week. “I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more – she had so many gifts,” she wrote. “If anyone wants … Read more

Kyle Marisa Roth, controversial TikToker, dead at 36

Kyle Marisa Roth, controversial TikToker, dead at 36

Kyle Marisa Roth, a TikToker known for controversial celebrity blind items who started many of her videos with “You want more? I’ll give you more,” has died. She was 36. Kyle’s sister, Lindsay, announced the news Monday on Instagram, claiming the content creator died last week. “We don’t know happened yet,” Lindsay wrote. “I know she … Read more