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POPULAR BAND’S DRUMMER HAS DIED

Clem Burke — Controlled Craziness - Modern Drummer Magazine

Clem Burke
Clem Burke (Bozewski)  (November 24, 1954 – April 6, 2025)

Clem Burke, famed drummer for Blondie, died on Sunday, April 6.
following a private battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

The band’s official social media shared on
Monday…“Clem was not just a drummer; he
was the heartbeat of Blondie.”

(Hollywood reporter)

The First Pressing CD Collection: Blondie - The Best of Blondie

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WELL KNOWN ACTOR HAS DIED AT 65

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Val Kilmer's Net Worth (2025) - Parade

(FOX NEWS) – Actor Val Kilmer, who starred in many high-
profile films, including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and
"Tombstone,"
died Tuesday (April 1).

The New York Times reported that Kilmer died of pneumonia.

Kilmer, who played Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in the original
"Top Gun" in 1986, died in Los Angeles, according to his
daughter, Mercedes Kilmer.
 

In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer. He
subsequently underwent a
tracheal procedure that
damaged his vocal cords, leaving him with severe
difficulty speaking. He also underwent
chemotherapy
and two
tracheotomies.

Top Gun Logo, symbol, meaning, history, PNG, brand

Val Kilmer on Playing Top Gun's Iceman Again: Reunited with Friend
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986)

The Doors (film) - Wikipedia
1991

Tombstone Movie Poster 1993 47x120

Tombstone (1993) | Film stuff by Mark
Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer (1993)

Batman poster - Batman Forever movie poster - Val Kilmer - 11" x 17"
 
  BATMAN FOREVER, Val Kilmer, 1995, (c)Warner Bros./courtesy Everett  Collection | Rotten Tomatoes 
  1995               

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THE ‘’QUEEN OF COUNTRY’’ IS 70 TODAY

From Rodeo Girl To Country Music Superstar: Oklahoma's Own Reba McEntire
   

Reba McEntire hits include "Whoever’s in New England”
and her cover of Bobbie Gentry’s "Fancy."

She has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since
the 1970s she has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number
one spot.

An actress in films and television. McEntire starred in the
television series Reba, which aired for six seasons. She
also owns several businesses, including a restaurant and
a clothing line.
    

Reba McEntire Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2026 & 2025 – Songkick
    
    
 Reba McEntire Greatest Hits ~ Top 100 New Country Music Songs 2023 - YouTube   
    
   

    

   

         

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JOHNNY MATHIS IS TAKING A STEP BACK

Johnny Mathis - Chances Are (1957, Vinyl) | Discogs

Who Is Johnny Mathis Partner? Relationship History, Net Worth, Ethnicity And More

The singers retirement from the stage was announced via a
Facebook post on Wednesday (March 26), which notes that
all shows scheduled after June 2025 will be canceled, as his
final show will take place May 18 at the Bergan Performing
Arts Center in Englewood, NJ.

The statement reads…"As many of you may already know
Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year,"
"So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and
memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing
his retirement from touring and live concerts."
(Billboard)

Johnny Mathis – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI
 

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‘’QUEEN OF MOTOWN’’ IS 81 YEARS YOUNG

Diana Ross | Diana ross, Diana ross supremes, Lady sings the blues

Diana Ross / SamePassage

Diana Ross was the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes,
who became
Motown‘s most successful act during the 1960s and
one of the world’s
best-selling girl groups of all time.

They remain the best-charting female group in history, with a
total of 12 number-one pop singles on the
Billboard Hot 100.

Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go LP

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