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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Little Richard performed, he didn’t just sing and dance — he howled, commanding the stage like a peacock on display. His live show became legend, as an unceasingly energetic Richard played the piano within an inch of its life and kept his crowd dancing throughout. Though he struggled

By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been billed as an attempt to solve one of Rock and Roll’s great mysteries. A global search is underway to find a bass guitar that once belonged to Paul McCartney and featured in several iconic early Beatles songs including “Twist And Shout,” “Love Me Do” and “She Loves

By Andy Rose and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old former lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, is receiving hospice care at his home, the band’s manager said Sunday. “Although Steve is here with us still, sadly it will only be for a short time,” Smash Mouth manager Robert Hayes

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of “Funny Girl” for the last time Sunday evening, and she’s been reflecting on what the experience has meant to her. In a statement posted to her verified Instagram page on Sunday, Michele characterized her time playing Brice

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles dog proved herself “Master of Puppies” after sneaking into one of legendary metal band Metallica’s concerts. The band posted about the surprise guest at their August 25 Los Angeles show on Facebook. “You might have heard we had a four-legged fan join us for #M72LA!” reads

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. He was 76. The Beatles icon posted a lengthy and moving tribute to Buffett on his verified Instagram page Saturday, where

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black man in the Jim Crow era South and failed to earn the recognition he believed he deserved as one of the architects of the music genre with hits like

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Diplo made it to his concert in Washington, DC, Saturday night with a tale to tell. After a heavy rainstorm soaked the Burning Man festival, leaving more than 70,000 people stranded, the DJ and producer embarked on a muddy trek through the desert. With the help

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black man in the Jim Crow era South and failed to earn the recognition he believed he deserved as one of the architects of the music genre with hits like “Good

By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — US heavy metal legends Metallica have been forced to postpone their September 3 concert in Phoenix after announcing that frontman James Hetfield has tested positive for Covid-19. “We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023,

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Celine Dion’s sister has shared an update while the “Heart Will Go On” singer deals with a rare health issue. “She’s doing everything to recover,” Dion’s older sister Claudette told Hello! Canada on Thursday. “She’s a strong woman.” The Grammy-winner’s family is rallying around her as she battles Stiff

CNN Opinion by Ryan White (CNN) — It’s hard to imagine any place quite like Key West in the early 1970s ever happening again. Part of its allure was its distance from everything else. Today, nothing feels terribly remote. Everywhere is one TikTok away from being overrun. In Key West in the early ‘70s, there

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — From James Bond to Jason Bourne, if there’s one thing our culture is obsessed with, it’s spies. Spy movies have long been a part of cinema — from early Alfred Hitchcock movies to modern interpretations helmed by Tom Cruise. That fascination with all things secret agent isn’t likely to

By Jay Croft, Brandon Griggs and Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Buffett, the tropical troubadour whose folksy tunes celebrated his laid-back lifestyle, inspired legions of devoted fans and spawned a lucrative business empire, has died, according to his official website and multiple media outlets. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night