Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) was an iconic American singer, actor, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era as a vocalist with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey’s orchestras in the early 1940s. He quickly
John Fogerty is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). Born on May 28, 1945, in Berkeley, California, Fogerty played a key role in shaping CCR’s distinctive sound, which blended elements of rock and roll, swamp rock, and roots
Minnie Riperton was an extraordinarily talented American singer-songwriter known for her incredible vocal range and distinctive style. Born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, Riperton began her musical career at a young age, honing her skills as a vocalist and performer. Riperton’s breakthrough came in 1975 with the release of her iconic single “Lovin’ You,” which
Linda Ronstadt is a legendary American singer known for her versatile voice and extensive repertoire spanning multiple genres, including rock, folk, country, and Latin music. Born in 1946 in Tucson, Arizona, Ronstadt began her musical journey at a young age, performing with various bands before launching her solo career in the late 1960s. Throughout the
Tammy Wynette, born Virginia Wynette Pugh (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998), was an American country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1960s and became one of the genre’s most iconic figures. Born in Itawamba County, Mississippi, Wynette’s childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. Despite this, she developed a love
Alabama-born singer Lendryx has returned with his new single “Halfway Open.” The self-penned track was produced by Yogic Beats and Jameel “Jproof” Roberts. On “Halfway Open,” Lendryx tells a prospective lover — who isn’t ready for a committed relationship just yet — that he’s willing to take things extra slow. While Silk Sonic vowed to
Omarion’s latest single, “Taking Off,” featuring BJRNCK, has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart (dated March 30). The Greg Curtis-produced track opens at No. 28 on the chart led by Maeta’s “Through The Night.” “Taking Off” is Omarion’s second song in four months to debut on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. His 2023 single
When SiR joins our Zoom chat, the singer, born Sir Darryl Farris, is beaming. The Inglewood native tells me he just got home from a gym workout and was bumping OutKast’s 1998 gem “Skew It on the Bar‐B” moments before our call. “I was just trying to get hyped for our interview, man — get
Israel says its forces are still carrying out raids in and around Al-Shifa and Al-Amal hospitals as it tries to root out Hamas militants.
A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.