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Terry Hall of the Specials Dies Aged 63

Terry Hall, frontman of The Specials, has passed away at 63 after a brief illness. Hall, renowned for his dour image and sharp wit, was a major figure in the ska scene of the 1970s and 80s, most notably for…

Fleetwood Mac Singer Christine McVie Dies at 79

Christine McVie, the lead vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, died on Wednesday at the age of 79 after a “short illness.” The British singer-songwriter passed away quietly in hospital, surrounded by her family. “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is…

Beyonce and Jay-Z Become the Top 2 Grammy Nominees of All Time

Beyonce garnered the most 2023 Grammy nominations on Tuesday, with nine in total, tying her with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as the most nominated artists of all time. Beyonce and Jay Z have each received 88 nominations for the peer-voted music awards.  Jay-Z was nominated for five 2023 Grammys for his work to Renaissance and DJ Khaled’s song “God Did.” Jay-Z surpassed legendary Beatle Paul McCartney’s record of 83 nominations in 2021.  The “Run This Town” singer, on the other hand, found his match in wife Beyonce at the 2023 awards. Kendrick Lamar has eight nominations this Grammy season, while Adele and Brandi Carlile both have seven. Beyonce’s album “Renaissance” is nominated for album of the year, while her song “Be Alive,” which appeared in the film “King Richard,” was nominated for R&B. She received nominations in many categories, including song and record of the year for her chart-topping single “Break My Soul.”