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Veteran R&B Songwriter Rod Temperton (‘Thriller’) Dies at 66

*Rod Temperton, the songwriter who penned a number of Michael Jackson's classic hits, died last week in London following a “brief aggressive battle with...

Kashif Official UPDATE: R&B Songwriter/Producer/Artist Dies at 59

This story corrects some information we published in a previous article on Kashif (Saleem's) death. *(Los Angeles) Multifaceted R&B-Pop musician Kashif passed away from undetermined causes...

WE REMEMBER: Singer/Producer Kashif Has Died. He was 59

An earlier version of this story had Kashif's age at 56. We have since learned that he was 59 when he died. *Unfortunately once again...

We Remember: Actor Bill Nunn (Radio Raheem) Dies at 62

*Sadly we must report the death of actor Bill Nunn. He will forever be remembered for his iconic role as Radio Raheem in Spike...

Eminem Mourns Death of ‘8 Mile’ Director Curtis Hanson at 71: He ‘Believed in Me’

*Eminem has released a statement on the death of Curtis Hanson -- the director of his 2002 semi-autobiographical film “8 Mile” -- who died...

Rapper Shawty Lo, 40, Dies in Hit-and-Run Car Crash

*Rapper Shawty Lo, best known for his 2007 song “Dey Know,” was killed in a fiery car wreck on I-285 in Atlanta early Wednesday...

Meek Mill’s Cousin Among 5 Killed During Violent Day in Philly

*Philadelphia suffered a particularly violent Tuesday as a spate of shootings and stabbings left five people dead, including the cousin of rapper Meek Mill. At around...

Ska Music Pioneer Prince Buster Dies at 78

*Prince Buster, the Jamaican musician widely credited with pioneering ska and rocksteady music, died in Miami on Thursday at the age of 78, his son...

Actor Gene Wilder (‘Stir Crazy’, ‘Willy Wonka’) Dead at 83

*Actor Gene Wilder, the title character in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and a co-star of Richard Pryor in four movies, died Monday at...

Wendy Williams’ Longtime Hairstylist Antwon Jackson Has Died (Report)

*Wendy Williams is reportedly mourning the loss of her longtime wig stylist, Antwon Jackson. Fameolous.com was the first to report the sad news. @wendyshow hairstylist Antwon Jackson...

WE REMEMBER: George Curry, Veteran Journalist, Dies at 69

*Sadly, we have to report the death of veteran journalist and champion of the black press, George Curry. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly...

Goodbye to the Queen of Beale Street

*It’s just one of the days I never thought I would see.  Although she was fabulous, but weak the last time I saw her,...

Good Samaritan Allegedly Killed by Two Teens He Helped (Video)

*Who'da ever thunk it? Here you are being a good samaritan, and though you don't expect any awards or rewards, you also don't expect...

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill In Tears Over Death of John Saunders (Watch)

*The death of John Saunders Wednesday at age 61 left many in the sports world in shock, and a number of his colleagues and close friends...

John Saunders – ESPN Personality/Announcer – Dies at 61

*Wow, here's a shocker. John Saunders, a longtime ESPN personality has died. The network announced his passing on Wednesday. He was 61. At press...

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