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Madonna and Britney Spears: It’s them against the world
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WASHINGTON (NPR) – While Britney Spears was trying to get over her very public breakup with fellow pop star Justin Timberlake, Madonna came to visit her. “She walked into the… Read More

Foo Fighters cancel all tour dates after drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The multi-platinum rock band Foo Fighters has canceled all of its upcoming tour dates after the death of its drummer, Taylor Hawkins. “It is with great… Read More

Mary Ann From ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dawn Wells, Has Died Of The Coronavirus
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The actress and producer was 82 years old. Her publicist announced that she died Wednesday of complications related to COVID-19.

Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Has Died At Age 81
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The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. He created all of his hits in a 14-year recording career before walking away from the music business.

Eddie Money, Archetype Of Rock Radio, Dies At Age 70
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The singer, whose singles “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Two Tickets to Paradise” helped define a certain 1980s pop sound, died Friday of esophageal cancer.

Ticketmaster Has Its Own Secret ‘Scalping Program,’ Canadian Journalists Report
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The CBC and the Toronto Star has reported that live-event box office behemoth Ticketmaster recruits professional “scalpers” into a program through which it could benefit by double-dipping on fees.