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Jake Worthington paid tribute to late country legend Merle Haggard when he covered a 1970s classic on a recent episode of God ...

Taste of Country said many more country stars such as Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Doug Stone, Shelby Lynne, Shenandoah, Michelle Wright and Martinia McBride recorded songs written by ...

Ethan Hawke's turn as legendary song lyricist Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon” is earning him some of the best reviews of his ...

Five years ago today, the country music world lost a celebrated songwriter and unsung hero of the Outlaw movement.

A devastating car crash. An undiagnosed heart condition. Murder. These stars all died tragically at forty, leaving behind rich legacies of good work and lingering questions: What more could they have ...

A person suspected of a residential break-in early Saturday morning near the Oakland Zoo died while in custody, police claim. The Oakland Police Department announced the death on Saturday afternoon.

Written with ex-wife Bonnie Owens, Haggard released “Somewhere Between” on his fourth studio album, Branded Man. The wistful ballad tells the story of a couple struggling to bridge the emotional gap ...

Diane Keaton, the Academy Award-winning actress known for her performances in The Godfather and Annie Hall, died on October 11, 2025. She was 79. Though her cause of death was not immediately ...

Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been revealed. The actress died of pneumonia on Saturday, her family shared in a statement given to People Wednesday. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the ...

The industry icon and Oscar winner died Oct. 11 at age 79. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Diane Keaton‘s cause of death has been revealed days after the Hollywood icon died at age 79. The Oscar ...

Lawrence also worked on series including ‘The First Lady,’ ‘Bel-Air’ and ‘Sistas.’ By Rick Porter Television Business Editor TV writer and producer Yolonda E. Lawrence, who worked on series including ...