Quincy Jones, one of the most influential figures in music history, has passed away at the age of 91. A renowned producer, composer, and musician, Jones shaped the sound of jazz, pop, and R&B across decades. His collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Jones' innovative approach to production and his ability to blend genres made him a towering figure whose legacy continues to inspire musicians today. His death marks the end of an era in music history.
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BLACKPINK mini‑album and 2026 plans
BLACKPINK are closing out their all‑stadium Deadline World Tour tonight in Hong Kong, wrapping a run that started in Seoul last July and hit major markets like Tokyo, Singapore, London and New York. The shows doubled as a preview for Deadline, a new mini‑album that’s set to land shortly after the tour, marking the group’s first multi‑track project together since Born Pink in 2022. During the touring gap, all four members focused on solo work, with releases from Jennie, Rosé and Lisa each reachi
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Beyoncé Teases ‘ACT III’ Album With ‘Beymine’ Valentine’s Collection
Beyoncé seemingly teased her return to music with an exclusive collection, “Beymine,” ahead of Valentine’s Day. The intimate set included candles, silky robes, eye masks, rhinestone pasties, and more. Prices range from $40 to $300. Items are available to purchase on the Renaissance singer’s official website. “A LITTLE ROCK N ROLL WITH A WHOLE LOTTA SEXY,” the website reads. According to reports, the singer’s highly anticipated Act III project is set to be released any day. Similar to Act I an
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NBC Bets on “New‑Stalgia” With MLB, Bringing Bob Costas Back to Prime Time
NBC is trying to do for baseball what it’s been doing for the NBA, reviving old‑school voices and camera angles while layering in modern analytics and social‑media‑friendly content in Front Office Sports’ look at the network’s new “new‑stalgia” strategy. The centerpiece is Bob Costas’ high‑profile return to the network that made him a household name, with the 29‑time Emmy winner set to host Opening Day coverage and front an exclusive primetime Dodgers‑Diamondbacks broadcast on March 26. Executiv
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Ellen DeGeneres Is Still Rebuilding After Her Show’s Toxic Workplace Scandal
Ellen DeGeneres’ public image shifted dramatically in the early 2020s, when reports of a toxic workplace behind The Ellen DeGeneres Show clashed with the daytime host’s long‑running “be kind” brand. In 2020, multiple investigations detailed allegations of intimidation, racism and, in some cases, sexual misconduct by senior producers, prompting internal reviews at Warner Bros., the departure of top staffers and a wave of reassessment about the show’s feel‑good persona. DeGeneres addressed the si
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A Brutal Winter Blast Arrives Late—But With a Vengeance
After a weirdly mild start to the season, winter 2025‑26 is finally showing up in force, with a sprawling Arctic air mass and overlapping storm systems delivering snow, ice, and dangerous cold across most of the country in a late‑January breakdown from Skeptical Science. Forecasters say the pattern is driving days of snow and sleet from the Southern Plains through the Midwest and into the Northeast, with some cities bracing for half a foot to a foot of accumulation plus treacherous ice. Wind chi
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Mario Welcomes His First Child
Mario has officially become a father. On Monday, January 26, 2026, Mario and his girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, welcomed their first child—a healthy baby boy. Taking to social media, shared his news with all of his followers in a heartfelt and humorous post Donnin hospital scrubs and jokingly referring to himself as “Doctor Barrett,” he was in awe after the experience. “Women are God’s greatest creation [because] what I witnessed today was ONLY GODS work!” he wrote to his millions of followers. “
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