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The "Prince of Darkness," John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, died on July 22, 2025. He died at the age of 76, and for many, it marks the end of a colorful, chaotic, and absolutely unique time in music history. Ozzy's life was a colorful tapestry of incomp...
Sinéad O'Connor, a singer, and songwriter, died today at the age of 56. Her death is being mourned around the world as a great loss for music. During her decades-long career, O'Connor left an indelible mark on the music business and touched the heart...
April 25, 2023 -- Today, we mourn the loss of Harry Belafonte, who passed away at the age of 96. Belafonte was a singer, actor, and activist, and his contributions to each of these fields were immense. He was a trailblazer who broke down barrier...
The "Prince of Darkness," John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, died on July 22, 2025. He died at the age of 76, and for many, it marks the end of a colorful, chaotic, and absolutely unique time in music hist...
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's m...
There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. F...
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Weste...
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