Donna Summer, 1948-2012
There were a lot of disco divas back in the day, but only one disco queen. But more than that, Donna Summer, who died Thursday at age 63, was an…
Yauch Distributed Film on Sendak
It's not enough that prominent people and celebrities tend to die in groups of three. Now they have to be interconnected somehow. Maurice Sendak, the groundbreaking illustrator and children's book…
Remembering Adam Yauch, 1964-2012
Sad to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch, the mighty MCA of the Beastie Boys Friday in New York. He was just 47, but will seem forever younger than…
Remembering Dick Clark
Like Ryan Seacrest, who began the “American Idol” telecast Wednesday saluting his New Year’s Rockin’ Eve boss, Dick Clark, who died at 82 Wednesday, was a conduit to pop culture.…
Davy Jones, Dead at 66
Sad to hear of the death of Davy Jones, the irrepressible lead singer of the Monkees who stayed out on the road for more than a half century – including…
TV as Votive Candle: The Funeral of Whitney Houston
Mourning is an odd thing these days, especially for celebrities. Especially if the death is sudden, the cable news networks go into overdrive, interviewing anybody who had a remote connection…
Do the Grammys Really Take Care of Their Own?
There was a silly notion online that Bruce Springsteen shouldn't have begun his performance with the E Street Band kicking off the 54th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday by asking "America,…
Jennifer Hudson to Sing Whitney Tribute at Grammys
Jennifer Hudson will sing a tribute to Whitney Houston at The 54th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS, 8 p.m.) in hastily-planned salute put together after Houston’s death Saturday at 48. It’s…
Whitney Houston, 1963-2012
Whitney Houston, who was found dead Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 48 of unknown causes, set a standard in pop singing few could ever hope to reach. After…
Remembering Don Cornelius, ‘Soul Train’ Conductor
Sad to hear of the death at 75 of Don Cornelius, the host and creator of “Soul Train,” a show so cool and lasting, it was still playing this evening…