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Luther Vandross: the tragic R&B crooner who struggled for acceptance
A new documentary looks back on the career of a singer whose undeniable talent wasn’t always enough for a limited and image-obsessed industry. Luther Vandross is R&B music’s tragic hero – a soulful ...World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago -
‘It romanticised my night!’ The R&B slow jam events making Black British clubbers swoon
No pounding beats, no strobes – just sensual tracks, singalongs and nostalgic vibes. Black club-goers explain how this craze gives them a space to call their own. It’s just past 5pm in West ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era
The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86
With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86
Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer of 'The Love Boat' theme — and hits 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers' — has died at 86.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Liam Payne's final moments revealed before tragic hotel balcony fall
We're learning about Liam Payne's final moments before the former One Direction singer plunged from a hotel balcony on Wednesday. Fans around the world have set up memorials for him. The other ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection
What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed?Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Ty Cobb: Trump pardoning Jan. 6 rioters would be 'tragic'
Ty Cobb, who served as White House attorney during President-elect Trump's first term, said that it would be a "tragic event" if Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. "I don't think anybody in our history ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86
Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 25 -
‘We were banging our heads against a wall – the wall won’: the genius pop and tragic demise of Boys Wonder
They swaggered into the late 1980s, a potent brew of punk, glam and classic rock. But they went nowhere, then had to watch as their recipe conquered the charts. Now they’ve returned – so are they ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody
Three children and two adults are dead, and a teenage boy is in custody, following a domestic violence incident at a home in Washington state, authorities said.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
If my Netflix recommendations are anything to go by, I am tragically basic | Emma Beddington
A friend is feeling uncomfortably targeted by the streaming service’s personalised suggestions. Mine, meanwhile, reinforce an inconvenient truth. A single female friend is feeling uncomfortably ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Why did Justin Welby fall so tragically short? Because he was preoccupied with efficiency, not listening | Catherine Pepinster
The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England. Catherine Pepinster is a writer on religion and a former editor of the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I work with celebrities. After Liam Payne’s death, can't we treat them as humans and not gods? | Mark Borkowski
As a showbiz publicist, I know about the Faustian pact between famous people and the public. Stars think they understand it, but they really don’t. As the worldwide tributes continue , the tragic ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star
US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana stateWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
'Smaller R in royal' - Prince William wants to do things differently
The prince appeared more relaxed and open with media throughout his South Africa tour.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Royal with a 'small r': Prince William reveals his plans to modernize the monarchy
The Prince of Wales has revealed he is taking a more modern approach to royal duties with “a smaller R in the royal,” marking a pivotal shift for the British monarchy.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Cardi B hospitalized due to medical emergency
Music superstar Cardi B says she is recovering, but will miss a performance Saturday night at an Atlanta music festival after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency. The ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Cardi B to speak at Harris rally in Milwaukee
Cardi B will be showing "Up" for Vice President Harris's campaign, delivering remarks at a Friday rally in battleground Wisconsin. The "Money" rapper will speak at the "When We Vote We Win" concert ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale
Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Prince William says he wants to carry out duties with a smaller ‘r’ in the ‘royal’
Prince of Wales says he wants to approach engagements differently and to focus on helping people. Prince William has said he wants the monarchy to evolve and for him to carry out his duties with a ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
U.S. conducts new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen with B-2 bombers
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers were part of an operation to conduct "precision strikes" on five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
U.S. military uses B-2 bombers to conduct airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said five underground weapons storage facilities were attacked using B-2 stealth bombers.World - CBS News - October 17 -
Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
Cardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festivalEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Cardi B says she was hospitalized and will miss performance at Atlanta music festival
Rapper Cardi B said Wednesday she is recovering from a medical emergency and will have to miss her performance at an Atlanta music festival this weekend.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Cardi B "medical emergency" forcing her to cancel ONE Musicfest performance
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Susan B. Anthony Was Arrested for Voting. Now Her Home Is a Poll Site.
The home in Rochester, N.Y., now a museum celebrating the women’s suffrage movement, is serving as a polling place for early voters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day
More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Watch live: Harris, Cardi B rally voters in 'blue wall' Wisconsin
Vice President Harris is in Milwaukee Friday evening, rallying voters in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin as Election Day inches closer. Rapper Cardi B is also expected to speak at the “When We ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Cardi B hits Trump over 'like it or not' women's health comments
Rapper Cardi B knocked former President Trump for comments he made earlier this week about protecting women's health, whether they "like it or not." "Trump says he's going to protect women whether ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
These stocks could benefit from Trump’s election victory, B. Riley says
Trump’s victory could benefit a host of stocks from sectors such as coal mining, fintech, cryptocurrency and for-profit education, says B. Riley Securities.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
U.N. Agency Aiding Millions of Palestinians Is in Jeopardy---and There's No Plan B
On a typical day in Gaza, Unrwa provides food to around 2,000 families and healthcare to thousands more. Israel last week passed laws aimed at halting those operations.World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Bruins takeaways: Awful third period costs B's in loss to Ullmark, Senators
Third period struggles are costing the Bruins valuable points, and that was again the case Saturday night against the Senators.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago
