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(Eagle News) – The country’s “Jukebox King” Victor Wood, one of the pillars of Philippine music, passed away on Friday, April 23. He was 75. The legendary singer of the 1970s who turned hit songs one after the other such as “I’m Sorry My Love,” “Eternally,” “Carmelita,” and a string of popular American songs, as well as Visayan and Filipino love songs, gained fame and popularity for his singing style, voice, and good looks. […]
by Gaël BRANCHEREAU Agence France-Presse STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) — The lead singer of Swedish pop duo sensation Roxette, Marie Fredriksson, who shot to global fame in the 1990s with hits like “It Must Have Been Love”, has died aged 61 after a long fight with cancer, her manager said Tuesday. The mother of two, who died on Monday, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2002 but went into remission and made a musical […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — As the 2010s winds to a close streaming titan Spotify announced Tuesday that poppy rap sensation Drake is the most globally streamed artist of the decade with more than 28 billion streams. British crooner Ed Sheeran, hip hop warbler Post Malone, pop royalty Ariana Grande and rap iconoclast Eminem rounded out the top five most-streamed artists between 2010 and 2019, Spotify said. Global hit machine Sheeran’s “Shape of You” […]
(Eagle News) — Singer Freddie Aguilar filed his certificate of candidacy for the 2019 elections on Thursday, Oct. 11, hoping to win a seat in the Senate. Aguilar was accompanied by his lawyer Lorie San Pedro during the filing at the Commission on Elections in Manila. Aguilar had already expressed his intent to run for senator in previous media interviews, saying he was convinced by citizens to do so. Aguilar is known for his songs […]
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Superstar Shakira has handed over more than 20 million euros ($24.6 million) to tax authorities in Spain, a report said Tuesday, accused of not paying taxes despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014. Catalan daily El Periodico reported that the Colombian award-winning singer had paid the money “to settle part of the debt claimed by Spain’s tax authorities”, corresponding to what she allegedly owes for 2011. The fiscal authorities filed […]
by Rob Woollard with Shaun Tandon in New York Agence France-Presse MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP) — Once a teen idol, then a sensual R&B singer, Justin Timberlake is keeping his mojo even as he enters his next phase as a rootsy, mature father. The superstar singer and actor is roaring back to the forefront of pop culture this weekend with a one-two punch — on Friday, the release of his first album in five years, […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Singer P!nk will perform the US national anthem at next month’s Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis, the National Football League said Monday. The 38-year-old American will make her first appearance at the NFL’s championship spectacle in the February 4 matchup, protected from Minnesota’s winter cold by a domed stadium. “I’m really looking forward to 2018,” P!ink tweeted. “I’m really excited about the Grammys. Tour. Some other stuff that’s a […]
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — Pop star Katy Perry made a surprise appearance at an American couple’s wedding over the weekend, taking photos and dancing with the newlyweds at their reception in St Louis. Perry was in the midwestern city for a concert, when she and her entourage surprised newlyweds Hayley Rosenblum and Blonie Dudney at the Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday night. “She actually asked the bride and groom if she could come in […]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — The Puerto Rican duo behind the worldwide sexy smash Latin pop hit “Despacito” on Monday slammed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for “illegally” using their song to promote a controversial vote he is organizing. “Illegally appropriating a song doesn’t compare to the crimes you are committing and have committed in Venezuela,” one of the two, Daddy Yankee, wrote on his Instagram feed, directly addressing Maduro. The Venezuelan leader on Sunday […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — English balladeer Adele, one of the top-selling artists of the 21st century, says she may retire from live performances as she winds up a massive tour. The 29-year-old singer thanked fans in a message Thursday night at London’s Wembley Arena, where she is playing four final shows on a 123-date global tour. “Touring is a peculiar thing. It doesn’t suit me particularly well,” said a handwritten note included in […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Singing great Olivia Newton-John revealed Tuesday a return of breast cancer, 25 years after her first successful battle made her an advocate for fighting the disease. The British-born star said she was obliged to postpone a tour of the United States and Canada following her new diagnosis. The 68-year-old said she will undergo a short course of radiation, as well as natural therapies, upon the advice of specialists at […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Troubled singer Chris Brown has been ordered to stay away from an ex-girlfriend, model Karrueche Tran, after she said he punched her and threatened to kill her. In documents made public Tuesday, a Los Angeles court granted a restraining order requested by Tran, with Brown facing arrest if he comes near her. Tran, who has had an on-off relationship with Brown, said that he punched her in the stomach […]
