Victor Willis, the singer-songwriter who fronted the disco group Village People in costume as a policeman or naval officer, has died. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS,” reads a statement posted to Willis’ Facebook page. “Victor passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026 as a result of a short, but …

The latest installment of the NPR quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! was recorded in Chicago, and it features an appearance from Stephen Malkmus, who moved to the Windy City in recent years. According to NPR’s episode description, the Pavement/Jicks/Hard Quartet frontman was there “to answer three questions about construction zones.” Specifically, he played a game called “Pavement repairs are …

Happy Canada Day! Every year on July 1, Canada celebrates the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, which brought together the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single unified country. One person celebrating is Bryan Adams, the veteran rock singer-songwriter and proud Canuck. The post Bryan Adams Shares Trump Protest Song “51st State” For Canada Day appeared …

GRAMMY Award-winning icons Usher and Chris Brown officially launched The R&B Tour on June 26 with a sold-out opening night at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The… The post Usher and Chris Brown Launch The R&B Tour with Sold-Out Denver Spectacle appeared first on .

MARIO made a powerful statement on the opening night of The R&B Tour, joining Usher and Chris Brown as a special guest during the highly anticipated launch of the co-headlining… The post Mario Shines on Opening Night of The R&B Tour with Usher and Chris Brown appeared first on .

Rest in peace to Victor Willis, the founding leading singer of the Village People. Willis died Tuesday at age 74. Willis, the writer of “YMCA,” “Macho Man,” and “In the… The post Victor Willis, Founding Singer of Village People, Dead at 74 appeared first on .

How would you start a band? Maybe cast a spell by putting relics of each other in a small container?  The post Band To Watch: Mary In The Junkyard appeared first on Stereogum.

Luka Doncic and Lakers legend Magic Johnson have shared their reactions following the news that LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and continue his NBA career elsewhere. Doncic… The post Luka Doncic and Magic Johnson Share Messages Following LeBron James’ Lakers Exit appeared first on .

Grammy Award-winning audio engineer, producer, and educator Young Guru has announced a new full-tuition scholarship for a prospective student attending the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at… The post Young Guru Launches Full-Tuition Scholarship at Roc Nation School at LIU appeared first on .

Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their only championship during his only season with the franchise in 2018-19. For the 2026-27 season, he will return to The 6ix and… The post National Treasures: Drake Celebrates Return of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors appeared first on .