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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Associated Press Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, known for hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song," died Monday at 88 after a career that shaped music and social movements for decades.

Bill Lee, Jazz Musician Who Worked With Bob Dylan And On Son Spike Lee's Early Movies, Dies At 94

Associated Press Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte as well as scoring four of his son Spike’s early films, including the hit “Do the Right Thing” and two songs for “Jungle Fever,” has died. He was 94.

Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer Of Pop Songs, Dies At 94

Associated Press Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions, has died at 94.

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Drake Delivers Nostalgia, Teases New Music At Apollo Show

Associated Press It’s easy to forget how many hit songs Drake created in his nearly 15-year musical career. But he presented an emphatic reminder with an intimate concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Saturday, his first-ever show at the legendary venue.

Drake Delivers Nostalgia, Teases New Music At Apollo Show

Renowned Jazz Pianist Ramsey Lewis Has Died, Age 87

Associated Press Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.

Renowned Jazz Pianist Ramsey Lewis Has Died, Age 87

Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dead At 81

Associated Press Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Heat Wave” and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond, has died at age 81.

Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dead At 81

Grammy Awards Adds More Performers

Viking CMS This weekend's Grammy Awards are getting stacked with top-notch performers.

Grammy Awards Adds More Performers

Viking CMS This weekend's Grammy Awards are getting stacked with top-notch performers.

Oprah Campaigns With Stacey Abrams In Georgia, Urges Vote For "Change-Maker"

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Declaring herself inspired to rally behind the "bold and bodacious" Stacey Abrams, Oprah Winfrey jumped into the 2018 midterm elections today, saying she wanted to be part of the historic campaign.

Oprah Campaigns With Stacey Abrams In Georgia, Urges Vote For "Change-Maker"

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Declaring herself inspired to rally behind the "bold and bodacious" Stacey Abrams, Oprah Winfrey jumped into the 2018 midterm elections today, saying she wanted to be part of the historic campaign.

Aretha Franklin's Family Says Eulogy Was Offensive

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The late Aretha Franklin’s family said Monday that it found an Atlanta pastor’s eulogy delivered at the Queen of Soul’s funeral last week to be offensive and distasteful.

Aretha Franklin's Family Says Eulogy Was Offensive

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The late Aretha Franklin’s family said Monday that it found an Atlanta pastor’s eulogy delivered at the Queen of Soul’s funeral last week to be offensive and distasteful.

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Bishop Apologized For Touching Ariana Grande At Aretha Franklin Funeral

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The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral apologized Friday to Ariana Grande for how he touched her onstage and a joke he made about her name.

Bishop Apologized For Touching Ariana Grande At Aretha Franklin Funeral

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The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral apologized Friday to Ariana Grande for how he touched her onstage and a joke he made about her name.