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Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Co-Writer, Dies at 80

Will Jennings, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning co-writer of Titanic‘s “My Heart Will Go On” and other hit songs by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 80. The superstar lyricist passed away Friday (Sept. 6) at his home in Tyler, Texas, his caregiver Martha Sherrod confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A […]

7 Best Moments From Usher’s Past Present Future Tour Stop in New York City

It was not a drill Friday night (Sept. 6) in Brooklyn. Usher-mania had arrived. After having serenaded the nation for two-and-a-half-years with the hottest Las Vegas residency in the land, and readjusting his crown at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, the R&B icon brought his Ursher-issance to the Barclays Center with a show-stopping blitz […]

Tiago PZK to Make VMAs Debut & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Tiago PZK’s VMAs debut Argentine urban act Tiago PZK will make his VMAs debut at this year’s award ceremony. Tiago will join […]

Sergio Mendes’ 10 Best Hits: Music That Fused Jazz, Pop, Latin and a Little Sex

Former A&M Records executive Derek Taylor captured the sound of Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 in a few well-chosen phrases in in his liner notes to the group’s first album for the label. Taylor wrote excitedly about its “delicately-mixed blend of pianistic jazz, subtle Latin nuances, cool minor chords, a danceable beat, gentle laughter and […]

Jennifer Lopez Is Glowing in Cut-Out Disco Ball Gown at TIFF

Jennifer Lopez arrived at the Toronto International Film Festival in a jaw-dropping look. The star, who attended the premiere of the film, Unstoppable, on Friday (Sept. 6), rocked a stunning metallic silver Tamara Ralph gown that was open on the sides, tied together with oversized black velvet bows. She paired the look with long, straight hair, Dolce and […]