Rock Legend Ray Manzarek, Keyboardist For The Doors, Dies At 74
After secretly battling bile duct cancer, Ray Manzarek -- musician, singer, producer, film director, writer, and co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors -- has died. The news was reported on the band's Facebook page on Monday.
The keyboard player co-founded the band with frontman Jim Morrison in 1965. He passed away at a clinic in Germany at age 74. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Pablo, and three grandchildren.
Responding to his death, bandmate Robby Krieger stated: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek. I'm just glad to have been...
READ MOREThe keyboard player co-founded the band with frontman Jim Morrison in 1965. He passed away at a clinic in Germany at age 74. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Pablo, and three grandchildren.
Responding to his death, bandmate Robby Krieger stated: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek. I'm just glad to have been...
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Miguel Nearly Breaks Woman's Neck With His Crotch At Billboard Awards
R&B singer Miguel somehow avoided seriously injuring at least one fan at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, when a leap of faith went awry.
While on stage performing his hit "Adorn," the singer attempted to jump over members of the crowd to another part of the stage, but botched the landing.
Miguel barely made it across the opening in the stage and ended up kicking one woman in the head and crushing another woman's face between his legs and the stage. Fortunately neither of the women were injured in what looked like one of them could have ended up with a broken neck.
The singer never...
READ MOREWhile on stage performing his hit "Adorn," the singer attempted to jump over members of the crowd to another part of the stage, but botched the landing.
Miguel barely made it across the opening in the stage and ended up kicking one woman in the head and crushing another woman's face between his legs and the stage. Fortunately neither of the women were injured in what looked like one of them could have ended up with a broken neck.
The singer never...
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Chely Wright & Her Wife Welcome Twin Boys
Country star Chely Wright gave birth to twin sons over the weekend. The lesbian singer and her wife, music executive Lauren Blitzer, welcomed the identical twin boys on Saturday.
The babies, named George Samuel and Everett Joseph, were two months premature.
Wright had revealed earlier this year that her children were expected to arrive in June. She just issued the following statement to People.com: "We are grateful for all the amazing medical care and the love and support of family and friends."
When she announced the pregnancy news in January, Wright said, "We feel like God blessed us w...
READ MOREThe babies, named George Samuel and Everett Joseph, were two months premature.
Wright had revealed earlier this year that her children were expected to arrive in June. She just issued the following statement to People.com: "We are grateful for all the amazing medical care and the love and support of family and friends."
When she announced the pregnancy news in January, Wright said, "We feel like God blessed us w...
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Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus Music Collaboration In The Works?
Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are rumored to be working on some music together. The singer/actress was spotted leaving his studio last week, prompting speculation that they're collaborating on a project.
She told E! News: "You guys will have to wait and see. I'm the biggest at top secrets. I've had this single ["We Can't Stop"] ready for about a year, and I've had to keep my lips sealed and just not saying anything. So you'll see."
Bieber is currently working on new music and is known for teaming up with some of the hottest names in music, so it's no stretch that he and Miley may be work...
READ MOREShe told E! News: "You guys will have to wait and see. I'm the biggest at top secrets. I've had this single ["We Can't Stop"] ready for about a year, and I've had to keep my lips sealed and just not saying anything. So you'll see."
Bieber is currently working on new music and is known for teaming up with some of the hottest names in music, so it's no stretch that he and Miley may be work...
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Taylor Swift Repulsed By Selena Gomez/Justin Bieber Kiss At Billboard Awards
Taylor Swift isn't a big fan of BFF Selena Gomez's on/off boyfriend Justin Bieber.
The country singer looked visually disturbed during Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards when pal Gomez stopped backstage to give Justin a couple of kisses.
Taylor walked in with Selena and kept going when her friend stopped to chat with her beau, turning her head away and sticking her tongue out. It was all captured on the backstage cameras.
The singer also wasn't too happy with Justin's win of the inaugural "Milestone Award," and she made it known backstage during a press session.
A cheery Swift called...
READ MOREThe country singer looked visually disturbed during Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards when pal Gomez stopped backstage to give Justin a couple of kisses.
Taylor walked in with Selena and kept going when her friend stopped to chat with her beau, turning her head away and sticking her tongue out. It was all captured on the backstage cameras.
The singer also wasn't too happy with Justin's win of the inaugural "Milestone Award," and she made it known backstage during a press session.
A cheery Swift called...
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'The Voice': Meet Team Blake's Holly Tucker
Blake Shelton has his dream team on The Voice this season: a final three loaded completely with country artists. BFTV recently caught up with one of those artists, Baylor marching band star Holly Tucker, to get to know her better.
"I always expected big things because I've seen the show on TV and it just looks larger than life," Holly said of her Voice experience so far. "That's exactly what I got and more."
Speaking of big things, America has watched Holly blow the doors off the Voice studio with her powerful performances of LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live" and Martina McBride's "Broken Wing...
READ MORE"I always expected big things because I've seen the show on TV and it just looks larger than life," Holly said of her Voice experience so far. "That's exactly what I got and more."
Speaking of big things, America has watched Holly blow the doors off the Voice studio with her powerful performances of LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live" and Martina McBride's "Broken Wing...
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Taylor Swift Reigns Over 2013 Billboard Music Awards - Full Winners List
Taylor Swift earned eight trophies at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night, but she's sharing the spotlight with a trio of stories from the show.
Swift was against fun. and Maroon 5 for most of the night, each earning 11 nominations. However, as Swift began to win one award after the other, it was clear she would almost sweep the competition.
Swift had already won six awards before the telecast - Billboard gives out accolades beforehand to shorten the show. She then went on to take Artist of the Year and Top Female Artist.
Justin Bieber won Top Male Artists, as well as awards for T...
READ MORESwift was against fun. and Maroon 5 for most of the night, each earning 11 nominations. However, as Swift began to win one award after the other, it was clear she would almost sweep the competition.
Swift had already won six awards before the telecast - Billboard gives out accolades beforehand to shorten the show. She then went on to take Artist of the Year and Top Female Artist.
Justin Bieber won Top Male Artists, as well as awards for T...
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Billboard Music Awards Fashion: Sultry Selena Gomez, Ke$ha Side Butt & More
Celebrities have a lot of fun with fashion at music-related award shows, often showing up in unusual or funky ensembles. Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards was no exception.
Selena Gomez rocked the blue carpet in a white gown with neon piping that included a strategically placed slit along the bodice that hinted at her curves.
Ke$ha donned a short little black dress that showed major side butt - a trend that's been building in popularity over the last year or so, peaking with Gwyneth Paltrow's dress at the "Iron Man 3" premiere.
Madonna wore one of the more daring get ups of the eveni...
READ MORESelena Gomez rocked the blue carpet in a white gown with neon piping that included a strategically placed slit along the bodice that hinted at her curves.
Ke$ha donned a short little black dress that showed major side butt - a trend that's been building in popularity over the last year or so, peaking with Gwyneth Paltrow's dress at the "Iron Man 3" premiere.
Madonna wore one of the more daring get ups of the eveni...
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Carly Rae Jepsen, Jessica Alba, Psy And More To Grace Inaugural Social Star Awards
The world's hottest event of the year will be happening this May! The world's inaugural annual major awards show dedicated to social media, the Social Star Awards, will be held for the first time in Singapore, with A-list celebrities expected to grace the event.
'Fantastic Four' star Jessica Alba and 'Entourage' star Jeremy Piven will be hosting the awards ceremony.
Some of the stars attending the event include Star Trek helmsman George Takei, international DJ Seb Fontaine, American model Amanda Lepore, Youtube comedian Ryan Higa and New York event producer Suzanne Bartsch. The list of pe...
READ MORE'Fantastic Four' star Jessica Alba and 'Entourage' star Jeremy Piven will be hosting the awards ceremony.
Some of the stars attending the event include Star Trek helmsman George Takei, international DJ Seb Fontaine, American model Amanda Lepore, Youtube comedian Ryan Higa and New York event producer Suzanne Bartsch. The list of pe...
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Kelly Rowland Close To Signing On As Third 'X Factor' Judge?
Simon Cowell is set to surround himself with 'angels' for the new season of TV talent show The X Factor with insiders revealing he'll have three top pop females joining him as judges.
Demi Lovato has already confirmed her return to the show and now it looks as if Kelly Rowland, who served as a judge on the show in Britain, will join her.
EW.com reports Rowland is "firming up a deal" to join the show.
There is no word on the identity of the third lady but sources suggest Latina singer and actress Paulina Rubio is in talks to become Cowell's third angel.
The deals will have to be comp...
READ MOREDemi Lovato has already confirmed her return to the show and now it looks as if Kelly Rowland, who served as a judge on the show in Britain, will join her.
EW.com reports Rowland is "firming up a deal" to join the show.
There is no word on the identity of the third lady but sources suggest Latina singer and actress Paulina Rubio is in talks to become Cowell's third angel.
The deals will have to be comp...
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