In a shocking turn of events, a renowned singer's life was cut short in his own home. Jubilant Sykes, a celebrated baritone, was tragically stabbed to death in his Santa Monica residence. The suspect, his 31-year-old son Micah, was found at the scene and taken into custody. The police are still figu
A talented musician's life was cut short in a tragic accident involving a driver with a long history of legal troubles. Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old Grammy-nominated artist, was walking his dogs when a reckless driver struck him. The driver, Shannon Godbout, had a staggering record of over 100 ar
Raul Malo, a legendary singer and co-founder of the Mavericks, passed away at the age of 60. His death was confirmed by the band, who shared their deep sorrow at losing such a vibrant and talented member. Malo was known for his powerful voice and ability to captivate audiences with his emotive perfo
Rhythm and movement go hand in hand, but why do certain beats make us want to dance while others don't? This question has puzzled scientists for years. Now, a new study offers a fresh perspective on how our brains process music and why some rhythms make us move. The study uses a Bayesian model to u
This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
The music of Jimi Hendrix, created with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, is at the heart of a legal battle. The Jimi Hendrix Experience, formed in 1966, produced iconic albums that defined the 1960s music scene. These albums, "Are You Experienced, " "Axis: Bold As Love, " and "Electric Ladyland, " f
Paul Robinson, a top legal mind at Warner Music Group (WMG), is finally getting his moment in the spotlight. He was chosen for the 2025 Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Service Award, but the event was called off due to wildfires in Los Angeles. Now, he will receive the honor at the 2026 ELI event
Variety has done it again, taking home a whopping 20 awards at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. This is a big jump from the 14 they won last year. They won in all sorts of categories, from news and business reporting to commentary and photography. Chris Willman, their chief mu
Cocona, a member of the popular group XG, has shared a personal milestone. They came out as transmasculine and nonbinary on their 20th birthday. This news was posted on the group's Instagram account. Cocona revealed that they had top surgery earlier in the year. They also shared that they were assig
Local music groups and churches are gearing up for a series of holiday events. These events promise to bring joy and warmth to the community during the festive season. First up, RCS Chamber Singers will team up with New Winter, a Celtic group from Ohio. They will perform a concert featuring bagpipe
