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'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
The American pop singer was one of the top-charting vocalists of the late '50s and early '60s thanks to her commanding yet sweet voice.
Jane's Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour
Guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery sued singer Perry Farrell in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking at least $10 million.
Ariana Grande addresses rumors that she plans to 'abandon' her music career
The "Wicked" star, who is set to appear in more movies, posted a message on Instagram to her fans Wednesday.
Pete Davidson is expecting his first baby with Elsie Hewitt
Davidson has previously opened up about wanting kids of his own.
Taylor Swift's dad recovering from quintuple bypass surgery
Scott Swift, 73, underwent the operation last month after a routine check-up, TMZ reported. It was not the result of a heart attack. 
Jax Taylor won't return for 'The Valley' to focus on sobriety and mental health
"Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz," Taylor said in a statement through his team. 
Paranormal investigator dies while on tour with 'Annabelle,' an allegedly haunted doll
A Pennsylvania coroner said the Annabelle doll wasn't at the scene and Rivera was found alone.
'Love Island USA' winners Amaya and Bryan react to discovering they've become TV darlings
The couple crowned winners of Season 7 joined TODAY for an exclusive interview after spending six weeks at a villa in Fiji.
John Goodman shows off 200-pound weight loss at 'Smurfs' premiere
The former "Conners" star, who voices Papa Smurf in the animated movie, posed for photographers on the event's red carpet.
Unreleased music from Beyoncé was stolen from her choreographer's SUV in Atlanta, police say
A suspect in the alleged theft has not been apprehended, police said.
Dolly Parton talks about songwriting block following husband's death
The music icon and Carl Thomas Dean were married for nearly 60 years before he died in March.
