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Ruth Olay, Acclaimed Jazz Singer, Dies at 97

Ruth Olay, the statuesque jazz vocalist and recording artist who entertained Los Angeles nightclub audiences for nearly four decades, has died. She was 97. Olay died Sept. 3 at her home in Desert Hot Springs, California, publicist Alan Eichler announced. At a time when most jazz singers had deep, husky voices, Olay offered a melodious, […]

George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival Co-Founder, Dies at 95

George Wein, an impresario of 20th century music who helped found the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, died Monday (Sept. 13). Wein, 95, died “peacefully in his sleep” in his New York City apartment, said Carolyn McClair, a family spokesperson. A […]

Olivia Rodrigo Rocked 2021 Met Gala With Punk-Inspired Bodysuit: See Photos

Olivia Rodrigo took the punk rock aesthetic from her debut album Sour straight to the 2021 Met Gala on Monday evening (Sept. 13) with her daring-yet-chic outfit. The”Good 4 U” pop superstar wore a sheer black lace bodysuit with an off-the-shoulder ruffle cut designed by Yves Saint Laurent. “I personally love American punk music, and I think […]

Frank Ocean Carries Green Robotic Baby at 2021 Met Gala: See Photos

Frank Ocean brought a green robotic baby with him to the 2021 Met Gala on Monday evening (Sept. 13). The reclusive R&B star wore a black Dreamcore cap that kept his neon-green hair under wraps as well as a black Prada jacket, similar to the nylon gabardine anorak jacket he wore at the 2019 Met Gala. […]

Megan Thee Stallion Becomes ‘Megan Monroe’ at 2021 Met Gala

Megan Thee Stallion channeled Marilyn Monroe and old Hollywood at the 2021 Met Gala on Monday evening (Sept. 13). Thee Hot Girl, who called herself “Megan Monroe,” wore a bedazzled Coach ballgown with a ruffled hem at the steps of her first-ever Met Gala ball. The rapper told Vogue livestream host Keke Palmer that she wanted to serve […]