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Exploring The Top 10 Best US Singers Of 2005

Explore the talent and influence of ten iconic American singers, from Beyoncé to Frank Sinatra.

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Nicki Minaj Net Worth 2024: The Rapper's Road To Millions

Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular artists today. Aside from her musical prowess, she is also among the richest with a staggering net worth.

International Business Times

Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' Hits No. 1 On Hot 100

Beyoncé's latest single 'Texas Hold ‘Em' secures her top spot on the Hot 100 chart, extending her streak of No. 1 hits over two decades.

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‘Elvis was as pilled up as me!’ Dan Penn on writing hits for Aretha, Otis, Dolly and more

He was the boy from Alabama who wrote a hit while still at school. And the classics just kept coming – from I’m Your Puppet to Do Right Woman. The great songwriter relives his days with the stars

The Guardian - UK

The Best Grammys Red Carpet Outfits Ever

There's high-end couture, and there's also some wild innovation.

Marie Claire

Marcus King: "I've been as inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan as I have by Aretha Franklin or Duane Allman"

The genre-defying Elixir® Strings artist talks about his rich musical vocabulary

MusicRadar

“I started out playing a Telecaster. One day, I heard someone playing a Gretsch – I said, ‘What is that? That’s the sound I’m looking for!’” Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley joins a fresh wave of signature artists updating Gretsch for a new generation

Armed with a signature Broadkaster kitted out in a breathtaking iridescent black rainbow finish, John Gourley shares his passion for inspiring young players, why his love of guitar is rooted in Motown and what makes his new guitar like a “goth kid who’s secretly happy inside”

Guitar World

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“They said, ‘We did a little thing for you, but we don’t know if it will make the album. I said, ‘You’re crazy – this is the single!’” the epic life of ‘Funky’ Claude Nobs, the man who inspired Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water

Claude Nobs was the man who co-founded the Montreux Jazz Festival – and crossed paths with Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa and Deep Purple

Louder

The Top 10 Best US Singers: A Must-See List

Discover the top 10 best US singers of the 2000s. From pop sensations to soulful crooners, these talented artists have captivated audiences with their exce...

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Reimagining Classics: Hollywood's Top 10 Cover Songs Explored

Discover Hollywood's Top 10 cover songs, as talented artists put their unique spin on classic hits, giving them a fresh and exciting new sound.

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Pete Davidson Admitted He Went To Aretha Franklin’s Funeral High On Special K (Not The Cereal)

Pete Davidson has admitted in his newest comedy special that in 2018 he attended the funeral of Aretha Franklin while on ketamine.

Pedestrian.tv

Pete Davidson says he was high at Aretha Franklin’s funeral in new Netflix special

‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian released new Netflix special titled ‘Turbo Fonzerelli’

The Independent UK

TV tonight: food critics battle it out in a super MasterChef special

Jay Rayner, Grace Dent and Jimi Famurewa are among the writers whose cooking is put to the test. Plus: Dawn French reveals her most awkward moments. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! The great festive movie guide 2023

From classics like Home Alone and Singin’ in the Rain to brand new blockbusters Saltburn and Across the Spider-Verse, here is your handpicked selection of the very finest films on TV this season

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Marie Claire

32 Icons of the 1960s

As iconic today as they were at the time.

Marie Claire

32 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.

The Independent UK

Aretha Franklin’s sons awarded property after handwritten will found in a couch

The youngest of the ‘Respect’ singer’s four sons will now receive her gated mansion in suburban Detroit

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A judge awards Aretha Franklin's properties to her sons, citing a handwritten will

The decision Monday came four months after a Detroit-area jury said the document was a valid will under Michigan law, despite scribbles and many hard-to-read passages.

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The Independent UK

Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star’s sons

Chicago Sun-Times

NBC-5’s Evrod Cassimy using his musical voice to help CHA families celebrate Christmas

Reporter is releasing a song later this week with all proceeds going to Chicago Housing Authority families for the holidays.

Cinemablend

32 Classic Songs Featured In Goodfellas

Scorsese is a master at using music in his movies and his pinnacle is Goodfellas. It's classic banger after classic banger in the iconic mob film.

The Guardian - UK

Ron Carter, jazz’s most prolific bassist: ‘Our band was a laboratory – and Miles Davis was head chemist’

He overcame prejudice to play on more than 2,000 albums, and is still going strong at 86. Carter recalls laughter with Aretha Franklin, composing with Roberta Flack, and what Miles taught him in their classic quintet

The Guardian - UK

Holding the Note by David Remnick review – erudite portraits of musical greats

A collection of the New Yorker editor’s pieces on the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Aretha Franklin displays enviable knowledge and scope

The Guardian - UK

The 20 greatest concert films – ranked!

As Taylor Swift’s Eras tour reaches cinemas, with Beyoncé’s Renaissance following soon, we pick the films that best converted the live experience to the screen

The Guardian - US

Why white parties are a fixture in Black culture

These events – where everyone wears white – are where Black beauty, swagger and sartorial creativity intersect

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