(CNN) — Does the name Sylvia Robinson ring a bell? For hip-hop fans, it should.Not only did she found Sugar Hill Records, the first hip-hop record label, with husband Joe Robinson, she also produced the 1979 track “Rapper’s Delight” by…
(CNN) — The cause of death for Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, has been determined.According to an email sent to CNN from the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office, the 19-year-old’s death in…
(CNN) — Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the documentary “‘Searching for Sugar Man” – which won the 2013 best documentary Academy Award – has died, according to an announcement on his official website.The following statement, posted on Tuesday,…
(CNN) — According to her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, the late Olivia Newton-John believed in the paranormal and made her a promise before she died one year ago at the age of 73 following a battle with cancer.“Mom and I had…
(CNN) — Stars aren’t exempt from the hardships of the Hollywood strikes and Billy Porter is speaking out about it.In an interview with the Evening Standard the “Pose” star said he is having to sell his home because of the…
(CNN) — Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office told CNN.In December of last year, a Los Angeles…
(CNN) — MTV has revealed the nominations for the 2023 “Video Music Awards” (VMAs).Taylor Swift leads the pack with eight nominations, including a repeat “Video of the Year” nod after breaking records last year to become the only artist to…
(CNN) — Organizers of the annual Made in America Music Festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia announced Tuesday that this year’s event is canceled.“Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made in America…
(CNN) — Ciara and Russell Wilson’s family is growing.On Tuesday, the singer posted a video debuting her belly bump in silhouette on her verified Instagram account quoting lyrics from her song with Chris Brown titled “How We Roll.”“You look at…
(CNN) — Get ready for Megan Fox, the poet.The debut poetry collection by the “Jennifer’s Body” actress titled “Pretty Boys are Poisonous,” is set for release in November. Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, will publish.According to the…
(CNN) — Iggy Azalea is explaining why she submitted a letter of support on behalf of rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted last year of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Azalea submitted a letter of recommendation on…
(CNN) — Riley Keough has opened up about some of the most private aspects of her life.In a new cover story for Vanity Fair published on Tuesday, the “Daisy Jones and the Six” actress remembered the last time she saw…
(CNN) — DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7 Chicago on Monday.The Chicago native was reportedly 58. CNN has reached out to his family for comment.Casper was responsible…
(CNN) — Chris Noth has given his first interview regarding the sexual abuse allegations made against him in 2021.The actor spoke with USA Today as part of his new role as spokesperson for Samuelsohn, “a bespoke suit company launching a…
(CNN) — Kim Kardashian is on the mend. The SKIMS creator revealed this week that she had broken her shoulder, but that she is doing better now. “I broke my shoulder and tore the tendon so I’ve been out of…
(CNN) — Success hasn’t spoiled “Only Murders in the Building,” which returns with bigger guest stars (Meryl Streep! Paul Rudd!) and a foot in Broadway theater that plays to its eccentric strengths. While the concept would seem to come with…
(CNN) — Gesine Bullock-Prado, the sister of Sandra Bullock, paid tribute Monday to the actress’s longtime partner, photographer Bryan Randall. Randall “passed away peacefully” following a private three-year battle with ALS, his family said in a statement to People magazine.…
(CNN) — Wayne Brady, known for hosting the TV show “Let’s Make a Deal,” has announced that he is pansexual.“I advocate mental health for all and a part of that is self transparency. In doing my work, I’ve come to…
(CNN) — William Friedkin, director of iconic 1970s films including “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has died, his wife Sherry Lansing, the former CEO of Paramount Pictures, told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday.He was 87. Friedkin won the Oscar…
(CNN) — Ne-Yo has apologized for remarks he made about gender identity and parenting trans children.The singer posted a statement on Twitter expressing his regret over some of the things he said during a recent interview with VladTV.“After much reflection,…
