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June 9, 2024

Lionel Richie says these two elements were crucial in creating ‘We Are the World’

Lionel Richie credited lack of technology and minimal distractions for keeping 46 wildly talented musicians focused to record "We Are the World" in 1985.

June 9, 2024

‘AGT’ Golden Buzzer winning janitor thought Heidi Klum ‘didn’t like me’ before realizing 'I made it through'

Richard Goodall, the middle school janitor who wowed the judges on "America's Got Talent," thought he wasn't going to make it in "surreal" moment.

June 9, 2024

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, celebrated composer Cole Porter is born in Indiana

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, American composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana — and went on to great success as a writer of songs and lyrics for celebrated Broadway shows.

June 7, 2024

Celine Dion describes feeling 'like somebody is strangling' her when singing with Stiff Person Syndrome

In an interview with "The Today Show" host Hoda Kotb, Celine Dion opened up about what it feels like to sing with Stiff Person Syndrome and how her life has changed since her diagnosis.

June 6, 2024

Kevin Bacon was burned 'badly' after hard-boiled egg exploded in his mouth while on the road with his band

Kevin Bacon recalled a harrowing breakfast incident while on tour with his rock band. He bit into a hard-boiled egg that exploded in his mouth.

June 6, 2024

Meet Michael Warren, Black country singer, songwriter performing at CMA Fest, taking the genre by storm

Michael Warren, country music singer and songwriter, hopes to perform with Darius Rucker and meet Morgan Wallen someday. He calls Wallen the "king" of country right now.

June 6, 2024

Dolly Parton plans Broadway comeback in 2026 with 'Hello, I'm Dolly' musical

Dolly Parton is bringing her life story to Broadway with a musical titled "Hello, I'm Dolly." The show will feature new songs, alongside her classic hits.

June 6, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi shares high school love note from wife of 35 years

Jon Bon Jovi shared a sweet note his wife wrote in his high school yearbook, just as their soon to be decades long relationship was budding.

June 6, 2024

Ed Sheeran hasn't had a phone since 2015: 'I was losing real-life interaction'

Ed Sheeran opened up about his decision to get rid of his iPhone nearly 10 years ago.

June 6, 2024

Pop star Meghan Trainor's to release new album, 'Timeless,' with more mature empowerment anthems

Songwriter and pop performer Meghan Trainor will release her sixth studio album, “Timeless," on June 7, 2024. She reflects on her growth and continuity as an artist and a person.