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Pavarotti Statue Encased in Ice Rink Prompts an Apology

Skaters invited to 'high-five' the opera legend, angering widow

(Newser) - A mayor in Italy has issued an apology after a bronze statue honoring Luciano Pavarotti, the celebrated tenor, ended up encased in the middle of a temporary Christmas ice rink, with skaters encouraged to "give [him] a high-five"—a move that his widow says "ridiculed" the opera...

Stranded Driver to Helper: 'Are You Justin Bieber?'

Singer greets surprised roadside stranger in viral TikTok

(Newser) - Justin Bieber is earning accolades online after a viral TikTok video showed the pop star unexpectedly stopping to help a stranded motorist. The video, posted by a man who goes by "Buku," captures his surprise as Bieber pulls over in a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV to offer assistance, per...

Country Star on Being 2 Months Sober: 'I Feel Whole'

Zach Bryan says he sought therapy after panic attacks, and a year of public turmoil

(Newser) - Zach Bryan is opening up about his mental health struggles and decision to get sober, saying he hopes his story will reassure others who feel isolated or overwhelmed. In a candid message posted to social media , the singer described a year marked by personal upheaval, public scrutiny, and high-profile controversies—...

Billie Eilish Slams Musk in Wake of Tesla Trillionaire Deal
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Nov 18, 2025 11:39 AM CST

Musk Responds to Billie Eilish's Barbs

After singer called Musk 'pathetic,' Tesla CEO reacts with some jabs of his own

(Newser) - Elon Musk is clapping back at Billie Eilish after the pop singer called him a "pathetic" expletive, expletive "coward" following Tesla's approval of a pay package that one day could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. Per Rolling Stone , Musk took to his X platform to...

David Coverdale Hangs It Up After 50 Years: 'Fare Thee Well'

Whitesnake frontman toasts fans as he ends half-century run

(Newser) - Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale has announced his retirement, ending a rock career that spanned more than five decades, reports the New York Post . In a video message posted online titled "Fare Thee Well," the 74-year-old told fans it was time to hang up his "platform shoes and...

Grateful Dead's 'First Lady' Dead at 78
Grateful Dead's
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Nov 4, 2025 1:30 AM CST

Grateful Dead's 'First Lady' Dead at 78

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay was also featured on other '60s, '70s hits

(Newser) - Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, longtime featured vocalist for the Grateful Dead and a fixture of 1960s and 1970s rock, died Sunday at age 78. Godchaux, who joined the Dead in 1971 alongside her husband and keyboardist Keith Godchaux, passed away Sunday at a hospice in Nashville following a lengthy battle with...

Zach Bryan, Homeland Security Clash Over ICE Song Lyrics

Country singer defends tune about immigration raids amid heated online backlash

(Newser) - Country music heavyweight Zach Bryan has landed in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security after previewing a new song that references ICE immigration raids, reports the Guardian . A snippet that Bryan posted online includes pointed lyrics about law enforcement and children left frightened by raids, leading DHS...

Taylor Swift on Travis: 'My Favorite Person I've Ever Met'
Taylor Swift
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Oct 7, 2025 8:54 AM CDT

Taylor Swift Addresses That Song on Fallon

Singer talks 'Wood,' Super Bowl rumors, and her love for Travis Kelce

(Newser) - Jimmy Fallon had quite the catch on his guest list Monday night for The Tonight Show: Taylor Swift, who's basking in the glow of a record-setting new album and her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Fallon didn't try to hide his excitement at the...

'Messy' Singer Says She Has to 'Cancel Everything'

Lola Young collapsed onstage Saturday in Queens

(Newser) - British singer Lola Young says she has to "cancel everything" after collapsing onstage during a Saturday performance in New York City. In an Instagram post Tuesday, the 24-year-old, known for her hit "Messy," said, "I'm going away for a while. It pains me to say...

Morrissey Scraps Two US Shows After Death Threats

Shows at Foxwoods, Boston music venue have been scrubbed in 'an abundance of caution'

(Newser) - Morrissey has canceled two US concerts over what his team describes as a "credible threat" to his life. The former Smiths front man, 66, was scheduled to perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, but both shows were called off...

'Jesus, Take the Wheel' Writer Dies in NC Plane Crash

Grammy-winning Brett James penned 27 No. 1 country hits for stars

(Newser) - Brett James, a prolific country songwriter whose pen helped shape some of Nashville's biggest hits, died Thursday at age 57 when the small plane he was piloting crashed in North Carolina. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame confirmed the passing of one of Music City's most in-demand...

84-Year-Old Sues Bad Bunny for $1M for Showing Home in Video

Puerto Rico's Roman Carrasco Delgado says depiction of his house has trashed his privacy

(Newser) - An 84-year-old man whose home in Puerto Rico served as inspiration for the house that became an iconic symbol at Bad Bunny's recent residency sued the superstar on Wednesday. Roman Carrasco Delgado, an unemployed widower, is seeking at least $1 million in damages and emotional distress, per the AP...

Ed Sheeran: My Wife Will Put Together Posthumous Album

Singer says his will provides for an album after he dies, with his spouse dictating what goes on it

(Newser) - Ed Sheeran is only 34 years old, but he's already making plans for the Great Stage in the Sky. The UK singer-songwriter has an album in his sights—with the "eerie" reveal that it will be a posthumous one, featuring 10 of his life's best tracks, reports...

Randy Travis' Wife: Doctors Wanted Me to Pull the Plug

Mary Travis speaks of the country singer's stroke

(Newser) - Randy Travis is still with us, and it appears we have his wife, Mary, to thank in part. In an interview with Fox News , Mary recalls the medical aftermath of the stroke then-54-year-old Travis suffered in 2013 , saying doctors advised her to "pull the plug." She said she...

Kelly Clarkson Makes Rare Reveal, Cancels Concerts

Singer postpones series of shows in Vegas to be with her kids after ex-husband falls ill

(Newser) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson is postponing the remainder of her "Studio Sessions" concerts in Vegas to be able to completely embrace another role in her life: mother. "While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this...

'80s Rock Star Gets Pulled Over by Fan
'80s Rock Star Pulled Over
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Aug 2, 2025 6:00 AM CDT

'80s Rock Star Pulled Over by 'Good Guy Cop'

Kansas deputy was 'on cloud 12' after meeting former Bad English singer John Waite

(Newser) - John Waite might be past the peak of his '80s rock star fame, but he still gets recognized by a lot of people—including the sheriff's deputies who pulled him and his band over in Kansas. "It's not every day our Deputies get to pull over...

The Battle for Jimmy Buffett's $275M Estate Continues

Jane Buffett accuses Richard Mozenter of breaching fiduciary duty in trust battle

(Newser) - Jimmy Buffett's widow has accused her late husband's financial adviser of failing to administer the singer's multimillion-dollar trust in good faith and ignoring what she believes are her best interests for the $275 million estate. As the AP reports, Jane Buffett on Monday asked a judge in...

Billy Joel Talks Handling 'Water on the Brain'

Singer opens up about recovery, canceled concerts after normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis

(Newser) - Billy Joel is breaking his silence on his health with an update, two months after revealing a brain disorder diagnosis that sidelined his tour. The 76-year-old music legend announced in May that he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus , or NPH, a condition that leads to a buildup...

Billy Joel's Mandate for New HBO Doc: 'Just Tell the Truth'

The 2-part film explores the star's music, life, and enduring influence

(Newser) - Billy Joel famously returned a multimillion-dollar book advance in 2011, declaring that his story was best told through music, not memoirs. Now, HBO's new two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, seeks to honor that preference while still offering an unflinching look at Joel's life and...

Singing Legend Connie Francis Dies at 87
Singing Legend
Connie Francis Dies at 87
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Jul 17, 2025 6:50 AM CDT

Singing Legend Connie Francis Dies at 87

'Who's Sorry Now' singer was a major star in the 1950s and '60s

(Newser) - A singing legend is gone: Connie Francis has died at age 87, per the Hollywood Reporter . A cause of death has not been revealed, but Francis had been hospitalized earlier this month after experiencing what she described as "extreme pain." Francis rose to fame in the late 1950s...

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