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Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of hits including ‘Fame,’ dies at 63

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press November 26, 2022November 26, 2022

She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early ’80s.

Wilko Johnson, British rocker who defied cancer, dies at 75

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press November 24, 2022November 24, 2022

The Dr. Feelgood guitarist had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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Famed ‘Goonies’ house for sale in coastal Oregon

by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

The nostalgic home – listed at $1.7 million – has drawn upward of 1,000 visitors a day.

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Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement

by BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

The sheer power and size of Swift’s fandom has spurred conversations about economic inequality, merely symbolized by Ticketmaster.

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Kelly Rowland tells booing crowd to ‘chill out’ after Chris Brown wins AMA

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

After presenting the award for male R&B artist at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the former member of Destiny’s Child accepted the prize on Brown’s behalf.

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Blythe Danner reveals she has oral cancer, which claimed life of husband Bruce Paltrow

by Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

Danner, mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow, told People magazine that she has battled a rare oral cancer – adenoid cystic carcinoma – since March 2018.