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Pizza Vending Machines and Bacon Sundaes Prove We'll All Be Dead by Labor Day

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:06:20 +0000

Because Americans just aren’t quite fat enough, we’ll soon have two new things to work off at the gym: pizzas dispensed via vending machines and ice cream sundaes with bacon.

Dick Clark Dead: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:01 +0000

Alberto E. Rodriguez / Doug Benc / Mike Moore, Getty Images

Dick Clark was a man that tied fans of all genres of music together, so the news of his death is a hard pill to swallow for many. For almost 40 years, fans of rock,

Legendary TV Host Dick Clark Dead at 82

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:15:34 +0000

Iconic broadcaster Dick Clark has died, reports TMZ. He was 82. Clark reportedly passed away after suffering a massive heart attack. A rep for the longtime ‘American Bandstand’ host said he suffered the heart attack after going to a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday night for an outpatient procedure. Clark’s health has declined since he [...]

Reports: At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at California's Oikos University [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Oikos University, a small Christian nursing school in Oakland, Calif., became the tragic locale for the nation’s latest school shooting on Monday when a gunman opened fire at about 10:30 a.m. Police have thus far refused to confirm the number of dead and wounded, but it’s believed that at least six people were killed and [...]

Davy Jones of The Monkees Dies at Age 66

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:35:48 +0000

Davy Jones, the wry, height-challenged British singer from the Monkees, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning at the age of 66. Jones joined the Monkees — a pop-rock group formed for a TV show of the same name — in 1965, and sang lead on many of the group’s hit songs including ‘I Wanna [...]

Billy Strange, Musicians Hall of Famer and Longtime Friend to Country, Dies at 81

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:00:44 +0000

Turn on any Oldies radio station and you’re bound to hear the guitar or penwork of Billy Strange, a talented writer, musician and actor who died on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. The versatile guitarist and songwriter performed with everyone from Roy Rogers and Spade Cooley to Count Bassie, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

Nashville Songwriter Danny Morrison Dies

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:00:49 +0000

Dozens of country music legends are undoubtedly saddened by the passing of songwriter Danny Morrison. The Nashville native died on Tuesday at the age of 67, after suffering a heart attack. Amongst Morrison’s more well known hits were Kenny Rogers‘ ‘Blaze of Glory’ and Joe Diffie’s ‘Is it Cold in Here.’ “Miss you brother. Thanks [...]

Whitney Houston Dies at 48 [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Singing superstar Whitney Houston has passed away. The diva with a huge voice was 48 years old. The cause of death was not immediately known. Kristen Foster, Houston’s publicist, said Saturday that the singer had died, but that the cause and location of her death were unknown, according to PopCrush. The singer, who struggled for [...]

Miranda Lambert's Dog Passes Away

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Miranda Lambert really can’t seem to catch a break. After losing her father-in-law (Blake Shelton‘s dad) just a few weeks ago, Lambert was then saddened by the loss of a longtime friend, who was killed in a tragic car accident. Today, the ‘Baggage Claim’ songstress shared with her fans that one of her dogs, Dixie, has also died.

Reba McEntire Speaks Out to Assure Fans That She's Not Dead

Billy Dukes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:04 +0000

It quickly became clear that rumors of Reba McEntire‘s death were part of a hoax, but it’s still a relief to have the singer herself available to assure fans that everything is OK. McEntire took to her Twitter page on Tuesday afternoon to try to explain the hoax.

Miranda Lambert Loses Longtime Friend in 'Tragic Accident'

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:00:53 +0000

During what have been some of the roughest weeks in Miranda Lambert‘s personal life, things just seem to be getting harder and harder to get through. Lambert and her husband, Blake Shelton, recently dealt with the passing of his father, Dick Shelton. Now, Lambert is dealing with yet another loss. With her emotions running high, Lambert took to her Twitter page, where she poured her hurt out in a late night message.

Miranda Lambert Takes Time Off Due to Death of Blake Shelton's Dad

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:00:51 +0000

As expected, Miranda Lambert has announced that her shows scheduled for the rest of this week, through the weekend, have been rescheduled due to the death of Blake Shelton‘s dad.

Blake Shelton's Father Dies, Billings Concert Rescheduled

Billy Dukes — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:39 +0000

Blake Shelton‘s ailing father has died. Dick Shelton’s health had been in decline over the last year, and a press release from the singer’s record label reveals that he passed on Tuesday night in his home state of Oklahoma with loved ones surrounding him. “I appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and thank you [...]

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at Age 69 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:11 +0000

Kim Jong Il, the eccentric leader of North Korea since 1994, has died at the age of 69.

North Korea’s state-run KCNA news agency reported that after “great mental and physical strain,” he passed away of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while on a train during a “field guidance tour.”

UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:30:45 +0000

Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.

Is Muammar Gadhafi Dead? [GRAPHIC PHOTO]

Nick Romano — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:30:48 +0000

According to media outlets, Libyan officials are announcing the death of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi by wounds suffered when an eight-month-old revolution effort overran his hometown of Sirte. “There was a lot of firing against his group and he died,” Abdel Majid Mlegta, a National Transitional Council official, told Reuters. Mlegta also said that [...]

Charlie Daniels Band Keyboardist Joel 'Taz' DiGregorio Killed in Car Accident

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:30:26 +0000

Condolences go out to the family and friends of Charlie Daniels Band member Joel ‘Taz’ DiGregorio, who was killed in a car accident Wednesday night (October 12) just outside of Nashville. Taz, 67, was on his way to bus call late Wednesday when he wrecked his car along I-40 in Cheatham County. The keyboardist died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the single-car accident.

Country Singer Johnny Wright Dies at 97

Jeff Giles — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:00:42 +0000

Johnnie Wright, the singer best known for his 1965 hit ‘Hello Vietnam’ and his lengthy marriage to fellow country star Kitty Wells, passed away Tuesday morning in his Tennessee home. He was 97.

Wright rose to prominence in the ’50s as half of the duo Johnnie & Jack, which helped introduce Latin rhythms to the country charts with a string of hits that included ‘Ashes of Love,’ ‘Poison Love,’ and ‘(Oh Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely.’

Hurricane Irene Aftermath — At Least 44 Dead and Millions Without Power [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:05 +0000

Cleanup efforts have begun in communities that were devastated by Hurricane Irene over the weekend. Although trucks and supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are en route, access to some areas has been cut off by floodwaters that washed out or damaged roads and bridges.

“Irene was gonna land somewhere. We’re not Manhattan, our small streams quickly became big rivers,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin told The Brattleboro (Vt.) Reformer. “We’ve lost churches, homes and historic bridges. But we will rebuild.”

Marshall Grant, Johnny Cash's Last Living Original Band Member, Dead at 83

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:00:08 +0000

Nashville legend Marshall Grant, the last surviving member of Johnny Cash‘s original band, passed away on Sunday after suffering an aneurysm. He was 83 years old.

Grant’s bass playing helped anchor the Cash combo known as the ‘Tennessee Two,’ and was a signature part of his early sound. Just as importantly, Grant, in the picture above on the right, served as the band’s road manager, working with Cash from 1954-1980.