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Alf Clausen, Emmy-Winning Composer for ‘The Simpsons,’ Dies at 84

Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of The Simpsons for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday (May 29) at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for about a decade. He was 84. Related […]

Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70: Report

Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has reportedly died at the age of 70. Fenty passed away following a brief illness, according to Starcom Network News, a radio station based in Rihanna’s native Barbados. The official cause and exact date of death have not yet been disclosed. Sources told the outlet that he was surrounded […]

Robin Thicke and April Love Geary Marry After Six-Year Engagement

Robin Thicke and April Love Geary have officially tied the knot. On Friday (May 30), the longtime couple exchanged vows in a romantic beachside ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, six years after getting engaged in 2018, People reports. Thicke, 48, and Geary, 30, shared glimpses of the special day on their Instagram Stories. In […]

Voices of Pride: How AAPI Leaders and Artists Are Shaping the Future of Music

As hip-hop and R&B continue to evolve into a melting pot of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, for AAPI Month, Billboard explores the impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. With high-ranking executives like Mass Appeal’s Annie Chen and Amazon Music’s Frankie Yaptinchay serving as cornerstones for their respective companies while representing their AAPI community, this […]

Shakira’s D.C. Pride Concert Canceled a Day After Boston Show Is Called Off

On Friday (May 30), a day after her show at Boston’s Fenway Park was canceled, Shakira has called off her WorldPride Welcome Concert set for Saturday night at Washington, D.C.’s Nationals Park. The news was shared on social media accounts for Nationals Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. Related Shakira Concert at Boston’s […]

In Canada: Diljit Dosanjh to Speak at Billboard Canada Summit at NXNE

The Billboard Summit is launching in Canada with a global superstar who made history in the country. Diljit Dosanjh will be a special speaker at the event, which will launch at NXNE in Toronto’s TIFF Lightbox on June 11, 2025. Related Superstar Diljit Dosanjh Is Taking Punjabi Music To the World 12/20/2024 The record-setting artist made […]

Niko McKnight, Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son, Dies at 32 After Cancer Battle

Niko McKnight, the estranged son of singer Brian McKnight, died on Thursday after a yearslong battle with cancer. He was 32. Niko’s mother, Julie McKnight, confirmed the tragic news in a statement on social media, writing, “Nikolas was a cherished husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew whose warmth, laughter, and love touched the lives […]