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Houston, Notorious B.I.G. nominated for rock hall of fame
New York, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — The late musical icons Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the 16 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 class.
Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award
Cambridge, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University this year for their contributions to black history and culture.
Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey honored at women's event
Beverly Hills, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Awkwafina and more stars overcame a dysfunctional teleprompter to toast one another and their charities at a women's luncheon Friday in Beverly Hills.
Imagine this: Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award
New York, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — At this stage of her life, Natalie Merchant is more proud of getting an honor named for John Lennon because of what it says about her activism than her music.
Bedbound and 'bored stiff' Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour dates
Los Angeles, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — Ozzy Osbourne says he's going off the rails on a crazy train while stuck at home with health woes, but plans to be back on track soon.
Eagles plan massive 'Hotel California' performances on tour
Los Angeles, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Eagles are planning massive performances of their album "Hotel California" during their 2020 tour.
Met Opera starts regular Sunday matinees, breaking tradition
New York, OCT 8. (AP/UNB) — Some in the audience wore tuxedos and evening gowns, others wore jeans and sneakers. There was even a man wearing a black sleeveless shirt and blue suede cowboy boots.
Ginger Baker, Cream's volatile drummer, dies at 80
London, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — The family of drummer Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive British musician who was best known for his time with the power trio Cream, says he has died. He was 80.
Hollywood A-list hits red carpet at Tyler Perry's new studio
Atlanta, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling complex for an opening gala.
Aerosmith named MusiCares' 2020 Person of the Year
Santa Monica, Oct 5 (AP/UNB) — An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honor Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year.