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In its heyday, the Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its opulence

Taylor Swift is adding another role to her already eventful 2025 Grammy Awards night—presenter. The Eras Tour superstar, who is up for six nominations this year, has officially been confirmed as a presenter at the biggest night in music.

Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, has died at 91. His demise came as a shock for music-lovers and condolences poured in from everywhere. As per the musician’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, Quincy Jones “passed away peacefully” on November 03, Sunday night at his Bel Air residence.

The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart. The great Bob Newhart passed away last week at the age of 94, and the soft-spoken performer left a massive impact on comedy — and on television finales. This is a salute.

Barbara Rush, a popular leading actor in the 1950 and 1960s who co-starred with Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman and other top film performers and later had a thriving TV career, has died. She was 97. Rush's death was announced by her daughter, Fox News reporter Claudia Cowan, who posted on Instagram that her mother died on Easter Sunday. Additional details were not immediately available. Cowan praised her mother as «among the last of „Old Hollywood Royalty“ and called herself her mother's „biggest fan.“

The Masked Singer" has returned with a bang, introducing Sir Lion as the enigmatic wild card in Group C. As fans eagerly speculate about the identity concealed behind the flashy lion costume, anticipation mounts for the big reveal in the upcoming episodes. Here's a closer look at the mystery surrounding Sir Lion:

If there was one stand-out moment from Monday night’s 2023 Emmy Awards, for many it was the emphatic and unrelenting standing ovation given to actor Christina Applegate.

By Rich McKay

This year has seen an unprecedented number of unexpected cover versions uploaded on YouTube: Freddy Mercury singing 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N' Roses, Johnny Cash singing Aqua's 'Barbie Girl', and even Frank Sinatra singing Coolio's 'Gangsta Paradise'. What's common among them is that all these singers are no longer alive.

Chris Harrison, the former host of popular reality TV shows like The Bachelor and its spinoffs, including The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, recently tied the knot with producer Lauren Zima. Their joyous union was celebrated through two separate ceremonies in beautiful locations. The first ceremony occurred on October 14 in Napa Valley, California, while the second took place on November 4 in Austin, Texas, where the couple currently resides. Both Chris and Lauren shared the news on Instagram, with Lauren expressing her excitement by writing, «We're married ❤️ Let the journey begin….» Their special day was made even more memorable by the musical talents of William Beckman, who performed at the ceremony. In a touching tribute to Lauren's late father, Gary Zima, who passed away in 2010, Beckman serenaded the couple with their favorite song, «Summer Wind» by Frank Sinatra, during their first dance. The choice of California's wine country for their nuptials held sentimental significance for the couple, as it was the very place where Chris proposed to Lauren in October 2021.

Rolling Stones' became the first act to have top 10 albums in the US in every decade since the 1960s.'Hackney Diamonds dropped on October 20. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are the current members of the band, after the death of Charlie Watts in 2021.

Swift, who looked stunning in a tanzanite Oscar de la Renta gown that harkened back to her «1989» era, addressed a packed auditorium filled with adoring fans, celebrities, and industry luminaries. Among the notable attendees were Beyoncé, Adam Sandler, Julia Garner, Maren Morris, Flava Flav, Karamo Brown, Hayley Kiyoko, Becca Tilley, Simu Liu, Molly Sims, Jennifer Meyer, Mariska Hargitay, and the Grove's owner, Rick Caruso. The red carpet event attracted throngs of Swifties who lined both sides, belting out lyrics to Swift's latest hit, «Cruel Summer.» The usual ambiance of Frank Sinatra standards was replaced with Swift's music playing in the parking garage, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Just before 6 p.m., the moment fans had eagerly awaited arrived as Taylor Swift, accompanied by her tour dancers, graced the red carpet.

U2's highly anticipated 25-night run at Las Vegas' Sphere officially kicked off, and fans are now eager to know the setlist for the iconic band's performances. The setlist for «U2: UV Live at Sphere Las Vegas» is here and offers an intriguing mix of classic tracks, new releases, and even a section dedicated to various albums from their catalog. The setlist opens with the iconic «Achtung Baby» album, but with a twist. The album's tracks are split into two sections. After the first eight numbers, the show transitions into semi-acoustic mode for four songs that are not part of «Achtung Baby» before returning to the album's remaining four tracks. In a unique move, U2 has dedicated a mid-section of their performances to a different album each night during this Las Vegas run. The opening night featured songs from «Rattle and Hum,» possibly influenced by the presence of the album's producer, Jimmy Iovine, who was in the audience. This dynamic segment adds an element of surprise to each show, as fans can anticipate different albums being spotlighted on different nights.

Agent Andrea Giusti said in an email that Loren fell in a bathroom on Sunday and the surgery was performed later that day. The operation “went very well and now we only need to wait,” Giusti said. The actress broke both her hip and a thigh bone, the agent said. The actor's sons Carlo and Edoardo are by her side at the hospital, they added. It wasn't immediately clear when Loren would be discharged from the hospital. Loren has lived in a Swiss villa near Lake Geneva for decades. Earlier this month, she appeared, looking radiant, with Italian designer Giorgio Armani in Venice at a fashion show held on the sidelines of the city’s annual film festival. Born into poverty in Naples, Loren rose to become a Hollywood star, earning two Oscars along the way.

ATLANTA : Donald Trump left his New Jersey estate on Thursday to get his mug shot taken at an Atlanta jail as part of a wide-ranging criminal case stemming from the former US president's attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. Trump's motorcade departed his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, as he began the hours-long trip to the Fulton County Jail, where several dozen supporters awaited his arrival. He said on social media that he would surrender around 7:30 p.m.

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Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the singer’s family said in a statement reported Wednesday by the BBC and RTE.Recognizable by her shaved head and elfin features, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame.

Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as I Left My Heart In San Francisco graced a decades-long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday.Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York.

Primetime Emmy Awards. The "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" hitmaker had also earned extreme admiration and respect from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga.  Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett's death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York.