May 17th, 2012
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Zoom DONNA SUMMER | DEAD AT 63 Donna Summer affectionately known as the Queen of Disco died this morning after a battle with cancer at age 63. Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner who shot to superstardom in the ’70s with iconic hits like “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.” She continued her dominance in the ’80s with “She Works Hard for the Money” and “This Time I Know It’s for Real.” Summer and her producer Giorgio Moroder defined the dance music era of the ’70s and influenced acts like Duran Duran and David Bowie to enter the genre. Check out video of Donna doing her thing if you are to young to remember the music of the icon & may sh rest in peace.

DONNA SUMMER | DEAD AT 63

Donna Summer affectionately known as the Queen of Disco died this morning after a battle with cancer at age 63. Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner who shot to superstardom in the ’70s with iconic hits like “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.” She continued her dominance in the ’80s with “She Works Hard for the Money” and “This Time I Know It’s for Real.” Summer and her producer Giorgio Moroder defined the dance music era of the ’70s and influenced acts like Duran Duran and David Bowie to enter the genre. Check out video of Donna doing her thing if you are to young to remember the music of the icon & may sh rest in peace.




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May 4th, 2012
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ADAM YAUCH DEAD: LEGENDARY BEASTIE BOYS RAPPER DIES AT 47

An ongoing struggle with cancer has taken the life of legendary Hip Hop emcee Adam Nathaniel Yauch aka MCA. Yauch, Diamond and Horovitz released eight albums as The Bestie Boys. On Saturday, May 5, HBO will air the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony honoring the group, who became just the third rap group to enter the Hall, after Run-D.M.C. (2009) and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (2007). Adam will be missed by a large community of music lovers across the world. “Make Some Noise” for the man up in the heavens. Rest In Peace.

COOL To Note: Adam took home an MTV Best Director Award for his concept and directorial duties for Make Some Noise in 2011.

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April 18th, 2012
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REST IN PEACE: DICK CLARK DEAD AT 82

Host and TV producer Dick Clark has died. He was 82. Spokesman Paul Shefrin said the “American Bandstand” creator had a heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint John’s hospital in Santa Monica, a day after he was admitted for an outpatient procedure. He thrived as the founder of Dick Clark Productions, supplying movies, game and music shows, beauty contests and more to TV. Among his credits: “The $25,000 Pyramid,” “TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes” and the American Music Awards.

(Source: cbsnews.com)

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