R&B baritone Barry White dead at 58
Barry White, known for his deep voice and sexy songs, died on Friday (7/4). He had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke in September.
Barry White, known for his deep voice and sexy songs, died on Friday (7/4). He had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke in September.
According to a statement issued by his manager, the cause of death was kidney failure due to high blood pressure.
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Eight injured by lightning at Dave Matthews Band concert
A lightning bolt struck the parking lot at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wis., on Sunday (7/6) afternoon, injuring eight concert goers. Five of the injured were hospitalized.
Read the full story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Beanie Sigel arrested on attempted murder charge
Rapper Beanie Sigel, who is accused of shooting a man in Philadelphia on July 2, turned himself in to police on Friday (7/4). After posting a $150,000 bond, the rapper rejoined the summer Rock the Mic tour, which also features Jay-Z.
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Eminem tackles various new projects
Rapper Eminem is at work on a follow-up to “The Eminem Show,” and is also contributing to new releases from his Shady Records artists Obie Trice and D12. Songwriter Luis Resto, who co-wrote “Lose Yourself,” is also working on the projects.
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Trade group to represent peer-to-peer software companies
Grokster president Wayne Rosso says that he’s planning to launch a trade group in September that aims to educate Congress about the legitimate uses of peer-to-peer file trading.
Rosso said his group would serve as a counter-balance to claims of the powerful Recording Industry Association of America, and that it would encourage peer-to-peer companies to “take responsibility and clean up our own house.”
Read the story at CNET News