Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers member and influential R&B musician, dies at 73
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Revered former SF Symphony Director Michael Tilson Thomas announces cancer has returned
Former San Francisco Symphony director and globally celebrated conductor Michael Tilson Thomas announced on Monday that his brain tumor has returned.
Former San Francisco Symphony director and globally celebrated conductor Michael Tilson Thomas announced on Monday that his brain tumor has returned.
Singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was best known for the hit songs “Killing Me Softly With His Song" and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was best known for the hit songs “Killing Me Softly With His Song" and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
Wayans family, Kamala Harris honored at NAACP Image Awards
In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.
In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.
Lynne Marie Stewart, 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' and 'It's Always Sunny' actress, dies
Lynne Marie Stewart, “the most beautiful woman in Puppetland,” has died. The “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star was 78.
Lynne Marie Stewart, “the most beautiful woman in Puppetland,” has died. The “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star was 78.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Diddy's lawyer quits, says ‘under no circumstances can I continue’
"Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs," Ricco wrote in the Manhattan federal court filing.
"Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs," Ricco wrote in the Manhattan federal court filing.
Notorious BIG's mother, Voletta Wallace, dead at 78
The mother of famed 90s rapper Notorious BIG died Friday while on hospice care in Pennsylvania.
The mother of famed 90s rapper Notorious BIG died Friday while on hospice care in Pennsylvania.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
Broccoli family hands creative control over James Bond franchise to Amazon MGM
Amazon MGM is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, marking a shift after decades of family control.
Amazon MGM is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, marking a shift after decades of family control.
Pete Be Center: New music and event space coming to downtown San Jose
Downtown San Jose is adding another state-of-the-art venue to its nightlife scene in the next few months.
Downtown San Jose is adding another state-of-the-art venue to its nightlife scene in the next few months.
A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial, avoids prison time
The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a violent confrontation with former friend A$AP Relli.
The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a violent confrontation with former friend A$AP Relli.
George Strait, Chris Stapleton announce 2025 tour with one California stop
George Strait and Chris Stapleton have extended their run of U.S. stadium concerts, adding five more stops in 2025 -- including one in California.
George Strait and Chris Stapleton have extended their run of U.S. stadium concerts, adding five more stops in 2025 -- including one in California.
Paquita la del Barrio, iconic Mexican singer, dies at 77
Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team confirmed on social media.
Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team confirmed on social media.
Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer's autoimmune disease has left him unable to play guitar
Brian Setzer, the guitarist and singer for the Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
Brian Setzer, the guitarist and singer for the Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
Kim Sae-ron cause of death released
A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.
A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.
Black Love Oakland: A profanity-free hip-hop album for the community
An organization has recorded a profanity free hip-hop album at an Oakland studio. They say the Black youth of Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens and they want to change that narrative.
An organization has recorded a profanity free hip-hop album at an Oakland studio. They say the Black youth of Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens and they want to change that narrative.
Woman who accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 withdraws lawsuit
Jay-Z, who strongly denied the claims, celebrated the lawsuit's withdrawal, calling it “a victory." He described the allegations as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."
Jay-Z, who strongly denied the claims, celebrated the lawsuit's withdrawal, calling it “a victory." He described the allegations as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."
Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center show after Trump named chairman
Actress and producer Issa Rae has canceled her upcoming event at the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over what she described as an infringement on the institution’s values.
Actress and producer Issa Rae has canceled her upcoming event at the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over what she described as an infringement on the institution’s values.
Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp hospitalized with multiple tumors on her brain
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp underwent surgery to remove multiple tumors from her brain after suffering "unbearable" headaches.
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp underwent surgery to remove multiple tumors from her brain after suffering "unbearable" headaches.