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October 17, 2020

Johnny Bush, songwriter who penned Willie Nelson's 'Whiskey River,' dead at 85

Country singer-songwriter Johnny Bush, best known for writing Willie Nelson's "Whiskey River," has died. He was 85.

October 17, 2020

AC/DC former bassist Paul Matters dead

Former AC/DC guitarist Paul Matters has died. The musician was briefly in the band in 1975 during the recording of the "High Voltage" album.

October 17, 2020

INXS’ Andrew Farriss on new EP ‘Love Makes the World,’ 30th anniversary of ‘X’ and coronavirus

Andrew Farris talks to Fox News about his new self-titled EP and how the coronavirus pandemic upended his career plans for 2020.

October 16, 2020

Justin Bieber debuts new 'Lonely' music video about child stardom featuring actor Jacob Tremblay

The pop star released his first album at just 16 years old after being discovered at 13 on YouTube.

October 16, 2020

Sean 'Diddy' Combs launches Black political party, endorses Joe Biden for president

Sean "Diddy" Combs launched his own Black political party on Thursday called Our Black Party while also endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden.

October 16, 2020

David Bowie was ‘a cheerful soul,’ photographer says: ‘He came to play’

The English singer-songwriter and actor exuded an aura that permeated those around him at every turn in his life and up until his death in January 2016 at the age of 69.

October 15, 2020

Demi Lovato releases music video for politically-charged song ‘Commander in Chief’

The singer also performed the song at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night.

October 15, 2020

Kenny Chesney reflects on performing with Eddie Van Halen: 'It was so alive'

The country music star, 52, reflected on the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

October 15, 2020

Stevie Wonder gives fans health update after kidney transplant: 'My voice feels great'

Stevie Wonder assured fans that he's in good health after rumors to the contrary swirled. 

October 15, 2020

Saint Dog, Kottonmouth Kings rapper and co-founder, dead at 44

Saint Dog, one of the founding members of the hip-hop group Kottonmouth Kings, died on Tuesday at age 44.