Your Daily Shot Of Pop Culture
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.
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Sinead O’Connor came to prominence during the early 90’s with the smash hit “Nothing Compares 2 U”, and she had one of the most distinctive voices in music. Today, the famous and controversial Irish singer passed away at age 56.
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He was one of the last surviving living legends of the golden crooning and jazz era and never thought of retiring, he continued as prolific as ever and also outspoken until the day he died, Tony Bennett dies at age 96 and leaves us with a golden and uncompromised legacy in music.
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With a contrast of a boyish body together with female style and beauty, Jane Birkin became famous during the late 1960′ where she first emerged as a model and actress from the Swinging London scene and ended up in Paris as a singer, muse and partner of Serge Gainsbourg. She passed away on the morning of July 17th in Paris at age 76. The world loses an absolute cultural icon
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One of the most prolific actors over the last 4 decades, Julian Sands leaves behind a legacy filled with memorable and iconic roles and characters
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Tina Turner has left. A voice and figure that crossed through several generations in a planetary scale, an example of strength, talent and perseverance, irreplaceable and unique. The sad news arrived on May 24th, 2023. The Queen of Rock left and she leaves behind a valuable and influential body of work, a place that can’t ever be filled by anyone else, anywhere in the world.
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Broderick first came to attention in the late sixties, out front on harp and vocals with the Adderley Smith Blues Band, a popular Melbourne outfit, but it was with the legendary Carson, the premier Aussie blues and boogie band of the era, and later with The Dingoes that he made his name during the early 1970’s
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Burt Bacharach and Hal David were perhaps the missing link, the tandem who rode the bridge from the old world to the new, bringing old-fashioned songcraft into the heart of the sixties pop revolution and crafting dozens of enduring classics along the way
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Raquel Welch, the legendary actress and one of the biggest sex symbols of all time, has passed at age 82 following a short illness
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It seems that David Crosby did it all throughout his life, he was one of the last standing men from the 1960’s Rock and Psychedelic music generation who still released new music and toured but in recent years, news about his health condition weren’t favorable. He passed at age 81 on January 19th, 2023. Look back briefly at his life and career.
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The original Grunge scene lost another one of its founding members as Van Conner, bassist for the seminal Grunge band Screaming Trees dies at age 55, nearly a year after the passing of the band’s former lead singer Mark Lanegan.
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The Australian music industry was left a poorer place this week with the unexpected and devastating news of the passing of Renée Geyer at the terribly young age of 69. For fifty years, Renée was the yardstick against which other singers could measure themselves and would usually come up wanting. Bold, defiant, nobody’s fool, Renée blazed a trail for others to follow, although few could do so as soulfully and powerfully as she.
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During the 1950’s and early 1960’s Gina Lollobrigida was considered often one of the most beautiful women in the world. The Italian’s actress sex symbol status boosted her career, a successful run co-starring with some of the best and most legendary actors of all time. Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy and the memory as one of the most popular figures of modern history.
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The daughter of the ultimate rock legend of all time, Lisa Marie Presley was in the limelight all her life, not always for the best of the reasons. From the loss of her father at age 9, to a disastrous marriage to Michael Jackson in the 90’s, the weight of the Presley name brought her bitterness at times, and ultimately ended up in tragedy
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2023 begins with a sad note as the legendary Jeff Beck passes at age 78. Beck, who rose to stardom during the 1960’s as both a solo artist and a member of The Yardbirds, became a guitar legend during the early stage of his acclaimed and awarded career
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The famed and influential fashion designer who helped to boost the Punk movement during the 1970’s and subsequently the New Romantic one in the early 1980’s, has passed at age 81, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in fashion and pop culture. We look back briefly at her life and career
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She was one of the most popular screen figures throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s appearing in memorable films such as “Look Who’s Talking.” She died yesterday at age 71
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One of the most acclaimed and influential performers and songwriters over the last 50 years, the Fleetwood Mac legend leaves us with a rich body of work including songs such as “Everywhere”, “Little Lies” and “Don’t Stop”
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An endearing figure for Pop Culture fans, Irene Cara has passed away at age 63, her publicist announced on Saturday 26th. Let’s look back at her life and career.
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He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”. He passed today at age 87 in his house in Memphis.
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He will always be remembered as Harry Potter’s Hagrid, but the career of Robbie Coltrane, who passed away yesterday at age 72, was rich in countless memorable roles on film and TV for more than 40 years
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One of the most dearest actresses in the screen, that crossed through several generations of fans, Angela Lansbury died peacefully during her sleep at age 96, in her Los Angeles house on Tuesday
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The younger brother of Jane Fonda, son of Henry Fonda, father of Bridget Fonda and 1960’s counterculture icon passed away on the 16th of August 2019. During his lifetime Fonda contributed not only to movies but also supporting Rock bands and artists during the 1960’s and even inspired The Beatles to write a famous line in a song
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One of Pop Culture’s dearest singers and actresses, Olivia-Newton John passed away yesterday August 8th at age 73. Look back at her career profile
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The co-founder and former bassist of Bon Jovi was responsible for booking Jon Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones before joining the band himself as a bassist back in 1982. From 1982 to 1994, Alec John Such achieved global fame and scored with the band some of their most memorable songs including “Livin’On A Prayer”, “You Give Love A Bad Name”, “Bad Medicine”, “I’ll Be There For You”, “Bed of Roses” “Runaway” and “Always”
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Ray Liotta, one of the most successful actors over almost 40 years has passed at age 67 on May 26, 2022. We remember him here with a glimpse at his life and career that included the iconic role or Henry Hill in Scorsese’s “Goodfellas”
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Alan White first came to prominence as a member of John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band in 1969 and joined the popular prog-rock band Yes in 1972. The artist, that leaves a rich body of work, passed on 26 May 2022, aged 72, following a brief illness
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As a co-founder and member of one of the world’s most popular and influential bands, Depeche Mode, Andy Fletcher’s career was filled with countless hit songs including “Just Can’t Enough”, “Strangelove”, “Enjoy The Silence”, “Personal Jesus”, “Dream On”, “Master and Servant” and “Everything Counts”. Fletcher died from natural causes at his home on 26 May 2022, aged 60. We look back at his career.
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Taylor Hawkins rose to international stardom as the drummer of the Foo Fighters in 1997, and was one of the most popular musicians of the last two decades, he died in Colombia, where he was currently touring with the band
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One of the most acclaimed contemporary actors, the acting legend passed away at age 71 on March 13, 2022.
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The Grunge scene lost another one of its founding voices, Mark Lanegan, singer for the seminal Grunge band Screaming Trees has has died at age 57 at home in Ireland on February 22. Lanegan, now sadly joins the “cursed” group of Grunge rock singers who have prematurely died, including the Seattle scene Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and the Californian scene Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots.
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News came in this morning that Meat Loaf has died at age 74 on Thursday night-with his wife Deborah by his side. This was sadly confirmed in a statement on Friday by his longtime agent Micheal Greene.
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The Golden Girl Betty White lived a long and gracious life, she passes at age 99, a few weeks shortly before her 100th birthday. Look back at the career of one of television’s most prolific star
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Dean Stockwell appeared in several films and tv shows throughout his career that started as child actor, including many cult films. He’s mostly remembered for his role of Admiral Al Calavicci in the hit series Quantum Leap
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A look back at Robert Indiana, the famous Pop Art artist that created the iconic 1970 “LOVE” sculpture,
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One of the headlines that millions of Rolling Stones and music fans dreaded to read, the legendary drummer and one of the band’s founding members, Charlie Watts is dead.
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Robby Steinhardt, violinist and co-lead vocalist of the rock legends Kansas, died Saturday, July 17th. Steinhardt was often referred to as the most charismatic member of Kansas, and though he has departed from the band several times, his role on developing the band’s original signature sound as well as his interaction with the audience is widely recognized. We look back briefly at his life and career
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Best remembered for the 1986 hit “Each Time You Break My Heart” and the 1985 Levis 501 commercial, the 1980’s model and pop star Nick Kamen passed away on Tuesday, May 4 at home, in London, England, following a long battle with cancer.
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He’ll be forever known as the famous Captain Georg von Trapp from the 1965 classic “The Sound of Music” but this was far from being his favorite role, in a passionate acting career that spanned for several decades
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There are cases that the end of man’s life should not define or obliterate his legacy and talent. Aside of the controversies and scandals that surrounds his personal life, it is undeniable the influence and contribution that the creator of the “Wall of Sound” gave to music, producing and sometimes co-writing songs for artists such as The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles, John Lennon and the Ramones among others. Phil Spector has passed at age 81 while serving a sentence for murder, but here, we remember his precious bold legacy to music.
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With the death of Eddie Van Halen on October 6th, 2020, another chapter closes in Rock music history. Let’s remember him recapping six of Van Halen’s biggest and most enduring hits
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Parker died in London, England at age 76 on August 1st. During the 1970’s and 1980’s he made several memorable movies including Mississippi Burning and Midnight Express
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Olivia de Havilland passed away at age 104 on July 26. The Hollywood legendary British actress, first came to prominence in 1935 as a screen couple with Errol Flynn in adventure films including “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and also starred on the 1939 cult classic “Gone with the Wind” and was among the last surviving movie stars of the “Hollywood’s Golden Age”
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An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, Little Richard laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Little Richard influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres and he was a pioneer on the Rock N’ Roll lifestyle, on the aesthetic of Rock concerts and wardrobe. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. Look back at the life and career of the self-proclaimed Queen of Rock N’Roll
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Just recently the legendary actor celebrated 103
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Marie Fredriksson, the Roxette lead singer has died ate age 61 it was announced today, following a long term illness. More details following later
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The former Cream and Blind Faith drummer superstar who had recently turned 80, had an history of health problems over the last years, mainly heart condition and pulmonary due to years of heavy smoking. He passes today and leaves his name carved on the history of Rock, with his unique and influential drumming style.
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News broke yesterday September 15th, 2019, the New Wave legend Ric Ocasek, founder of The Cars was found dead at his New York City apartment just a few months after turning 75. One of the most influential bands of all time, The Cars balanced the perfect fusion between Classic Rock, New Wave and Pop
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The younger brother of Jane Fonda, son of Henry Fonda, father of Bridget Fonda and 1960’s counterculture icon has died in his home in Los Angeles from respiratory failure on the 16th of August. During his lifetime Fonda contributed not only to movies but also supporting Rock bands and artists during the 1960’s and even inspired The Beatles to write a famous line in a song
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Scott Walker was considered one of the most enigmatic figures in Rock music history and owned one of Rock’s most distinctive voices, he died at age 76 on March 25
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Dick Dale is credited as the creator and pioneer of Surf music, his unique approach and technique, gave birth to iconic songs such as the “Pulp Fiction” theme song “Misirlou”
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Luke Perry, 52, is dead after suffering a stroke last Wednesday
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The fire has been extinguished for Keith Flint. The Prodigy singer and dancer was found dead this Monday at his home in Essex, England, age 49
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Scott Wilson’s was confirmed to return to “The Walking Dead” reprising his role of Hershel Greene
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Marty Balin was one of the pivotal figures of the 1960’s San Francisco and West Coast Rock music scene, he co-founded the Jefferson Airplane in 1965 and went on to write and sing on some of Psychedelic Rock most enduring hits
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The famous actor, director, producer and former American football player, starred in several hit movies throughout a a career that spanned for over 60 years
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Ed King was a former member of the 1960’s Psychedelic Rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock and later from Lynyrd Skynyrd, scoring several hits with the both bands, including the 1967 Psychedelic Rock “Incense and Peppermints” and 1974 “Sweet Home Alabama” both co-written by him
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Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ”I Say a Little Prayer” and her signature song, “Respect,” and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76
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Unlike Stan Lee, Steve Ditko always preferred to live his life away from the spotlight, despite being the creator and co-creator of some of the world’s best known characters including Spider Man, Doctor Strange and The Green Goblin, among many others
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The Pantera drummer is dead at 54. The sad news were posted on the band’s official Facebook page today and no further details about his cause of death have been revealed yet
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Beloved chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain is dead of an apparent suicide. Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in France according to CNN.
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Beloved chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain is dead of an apparent suicide. Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in France
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Margot Kidder, who famously portrayed Lois Lane in the Superman films, has died at 69
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Police confirm Actor Harry Anderson was found dead in his Asheville North Carolina home on Monday morning April 16.
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Dolores O’Riordan dies at 46. The news was confirmed by her publicist in a statement, but no cause of death has yet been announced.
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The third and last member of Motörhead’s original line up, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, guitarist featured on many of the band’s classic albums, died Wednesday aged 67
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France Gall was the youngest of all the French 1960’s Pop and Rock singers during the 1960’s and won the Eurovision song contest in 1965 representing Luxembourg with the most memorable song of her career “Poupée de cire, poupée de son.” penned by Serge Gainsbourg
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Charles Manson, the murderer and cult leader, has died in a hospital in California. He was 83
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BREAKING: The legendary AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young passed away today at age 64
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Before Mike Patton, Chuck Mosley was the voice for Faith No More, he recorded one of the band’s biggest hits, “We Care A Lot” and stayed with the band from 1984 to 1988 releasing the albums “We Care a Lot” and “Introduce Yourself”. Chuck Mosley passed away on November 9th at age 57
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He was one of the 3 remaining Rock N’ Roll founding fathers, along with Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, yesterday, Fats Domino passed away at age 89
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Scott Putesky, who played guitar under the pseudonym Daisy Berkowitz after co-founding Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids has died at the age of 49 after a battle with cancer
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Tom Petty passed away today at the age of 66 and it’s a colossal loss to music, he was one of the most successful and prolific singer-songwriters of the last 40 years
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“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Poltergeist” director Tobe Hooper passed away at age 74.
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