The Staple Singers were an iconic American gospel, soul, and R&B group, led by the patriarch Roebuck “Pops” Staples and his children Mavis, Cleotha, Pervis, and Yvonne. Active from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, they blended gospel music with social and political themes, earning acclaim for their powerful, uplifting performances. Their hits, including
INXS was an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1977. Originally known as The Farriss Brothers, the band later changed their name to INXS, which stands for “In Excess.” The group achieved international fame in the 1980s and 1990s with their distinctive blend of rock, new wave, and pop. Key members included Michael Hutchence
Robert Johnson was a pioneering American blues musician whose work has had a profound influence on the genre. Born on May 8, 1911, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Johnson’s career was tragically short, with his life ending at the age of 27 in 1938. Despite his limited commercial success during his lifetime, his recordings, such as “Cross
John Lennon (1940–1980) was a British musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of The Beatles. Born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, Lennon was a pivotal figure in the evolution of popular music and culture. With The Beatles, Lennon, along with Paul McCartney, co-wrote many of the band’s most famous
One Direction was a British-Irish boy band formed in 2010 on the reality TV show *The X Factor*. The group consisted of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson. Known for their catchy pop songs and charismatic performances, One Direction quickly gained international fame. Their debut album, *Up All Night* (2011)
Israel said Hamas fighters were operating near the school compounds The strikes were among several across Gaza that killed at least 40 people, Palestinian officials said.
Taylor Swift fans from around the world grappled with disappointment and fear after a terrorism plot derailed the Vienna dates of the Eras Tour.
The local government in the Russian region of Kursk declared a state of emergency as military analysts reported that Ukrainian forces had advanced several miles across the border.
The authorities had been braced for further violence after anti-immigrant demonstrations in previous days had descended into riots.
Ukraine has won 10 medals so far at the Paris Olympics. Each has been celebrated in the war-torn country as a symbol of resilience and defiance.