Apr 22

American Idol season 22 finale gets Jon Bon Jovi on board as guest mentor : The current season of American Idol just got more exciting as Jon Bon Jovi confirmed ...

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Mandisa, former ‘American Idol’ contestant and Grammy winner, dies at 47, reports say

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Quick Glance: Mandisa, 'American Idol' Singer and Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 47

Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of 'American Idol,' has passed away, her representative confirmed on Friday.

Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, shot to stardom after placing ninth on 'American Idol.' She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album 'Overcomer.'

In 2017, the singer told 'Good Morning America' that she fell into a deep depression in 2014 and almost took her own life following the death of her close friend, Lakisha Mitchell, who had breast cancer.

Tributes poured in following news of Mandisa’s passing, with colleagues like Robin Roberts and Matthew West expressing their sorrow and reminiscing about their time spent with the late singer.

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Apr 22

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Inductees Include Cher, A Tribe Called Quest, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige & More

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Quick Glance: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: New Class with Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, and More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled artists like Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest in the Performer category for the Class of 2024.

Among the honorees are Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield, receiving the Musical Excellence Award. The Musical Influence Award will be presented to Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton. Suzanne de Passe will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The induction ceremony is set for October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be broadcasted live on Disney+. An edited version will air on ABC at a later time and will be available on Hulu the following day.

Artists like Cher and Ozzy Osbourne are being celebrated for their impact on music and culture. The induction ceremony provides bands like the Dave Matthews Band and A Tribe Called Quest with the opportunity to reunite and celebrate past achievements.

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Apr 23

Luke Bryan clarifies that he didn't slip on a phone onstage: Luke Bryan clarified that a cellphone wasn't to blame for him falling at a weekend show ...

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Mandisa, former ‘American Idol’ contestant and Grammy winner, dies at 47, reports say

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Police don't suspect foul play in death of 'American Idol' alum, singer Mandisa: Police officials do not suspect foul play in the death of "American Idol" alum ...

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