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The 45 King, Hip-Hop Trailblazer Who Produced Hits for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dead at 62

The 45 King, Hip-Hop Trailblazer Who Produced Hits for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dead at 62

Producer/DJ Mark Howard James broke through with iconic 1987 breakbeat "The 900 Number" and work with Queen Latifah and Flavor…

October 20, 2023

Burt Young, Oscar-Nominated ‘Rocky’ Actor, Dead at 83

The actor, who played Paulie in six of the Rocky films starring Sylvester Stallone, has died

October 19, 2023

Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of the Isley Brothers, Dead at 84

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Rudolph contributed songwriting and backing vocals to hits like "Shout," "That Lady"…

October 13, 2023

Divyanshu Gupta, Guitarist in Bhopal Metal Band KillKount, Passes Away

The co-founder and composer from KillKount also played bass for fellow Bhopal metallers Elemental

October 12, 2023

Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ Films, Dead at 82

Four-time BAFTA-winning British actor also starred in Gosford Park, The King's Speech, and The Singing Detective

September 28, 2023

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Founding Singer, Dead at 56

"Walkin' on the Sun" and "All Star" vocalist announced his retirement in 2021

September 4, 2023

Magoo, Rapper Who Made Indelible Party Hits With Timbaland, Dead at 50

The Virginia duo were best known for songs like “Up Jumps da Boogie" and "Drop"

August 15, 2023

Robbie Robertson, Master Storyteller Who Led the Band, Dead at 80

The Band's guitarist and primary songwriter collaborated with Bob Dylan and penned "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie…

August 10, 2023

Rodriguez, Obscure Rocker Rediscovered by ‘Searching for Sugar Man,’ Dead at 81

Detroit musician enjoyed a career renaissance after 2012 Oscar-winning documentary

August 9, 2023

‘Euphoria’ Star Angus Cloud Dead at 25

"Angus was open about his battle with mental health, and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to…

August 1, 2023