Family pay tribute to 'rock n roll' former gangster Dave Courtney

The family of a dad who was killed in Oldham have paid tribute to a ‘loving and devoted family man’.

The family of the woman at the centre of a murder investigation in Salford - attacked in front of her horrified children - say she was 'cruelly' taken from them 'due to domestic violence'. An investigation into the death of Perseverance Ncube, 35, in Little Hulton is ongoing.

Evan Ellingson’s loved ones are speaking out after his tragic death.

A young Scots boy who tragically died after drowning on holiday in Cyprus has been described as a "beloved and beautiful" son.

Chaka Khan and Missy Elliott — owned the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday night.After longtime Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner was ousted from the hall’s board of directors in September — immediately after telling the New York Times that women and people of color weren’t “articulate” enough to be included in his “The Masters” book of artist interviews — it was a sure sign that times have finally changed at an institution ruled by white men since its inception in 1983.Forty years after Wenner helped found the organization — he also served as chairman from 2006 until 2019 — it was a sweet thing when Khan rocked Brooklyn’s Barclays Center with the night’s first real highlight. Watching the 70-year-old Queen of Funk roar from “I Feel for You” to “I’m Every Woman” — with assists from Common, H.E.R.

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Sheryl Crow proved that she was more than “Strong Enough” to hang with the heavyweights of the pop world with her Grammy-winning debut, 1993’s “Tuesday Night Music Club.’Now the 61-year-old singer is joining music’s most exclusive club in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when the induction ceremony takes place Friday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center (with the festivities streaming live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET).

Thania Garcia Olivia Rodrigo has been announced as a performer for the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Nov. 3 in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The Rock Hall announced Rodrigo’s appearance early Wednesday morning on social media with an official performance poster and added that she would be joined by “one of her heroes.” Rodrigo performed at the induction ceremony last year as a solo act after Alanis Morissette dropped out as her on-stage partner citing “an overarching anti-woman sentiment” in the industry, seemingly blaming an interaction she had with the telecast’s production team, per her social media post.

Friends fans in New York City are paying tribute to Matthew Perry outside of the iconic apartment building featured on the show.

Authorities in California have issued an update following the death of actor Matthew Perry. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office this weekend began an investigation after the death of the Friends star at the age of 54.

Friends co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright have issued a statement paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry.Perry, who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the long-running sitcom, died yesterday (October 28) aged 54 and was reportedly found unresponsive due to a suspected drowning. Authorities have said no foul play was involved, and no drugs were found at the scene.In the statement, Kauffman, Crane and Bright recall how Perry got the role of Chandler Bing in the audition room – a part they have previously said was especially difficult to cast – and reminisced on how he made the iconic character his own.“We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing.

Friends fans have paid tribute to the late Matthew Perry by laying flowers outside the New York apartment building that appeared in the long-running sitcom.Perry, who played Chandler Bing in the show, died yesterday (October 28) aged 54 and was reportedly found unresponsive due to a suspected drowning. Authorities have said no foul play was involved, and no drugs were found at the scene.Now, fans are flocking to the apartment building in the West Village of Manhattan where Chandler, Joey (Matt LeBlanc), Monica (Courteney Cox) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) live for the bulk of the show.

star Matthew Perry at 54 years old, according to reports.Since the news made headlines on October 28, tributes have been pouring out in honor of the , who was best known for playing Chandler Bing for ten seasons of Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004. “We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry's passing,” a statement posted to the official Friends reads. "He was a true gift to us all.

Saturday Night Live has paid tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry after reports emerged yesterday (October 28) that the actor died, aged 54.Perry was reportedly found unresponsive due to suspected drowning on Saturday (October 28), per reports from TMZ and the LA Times. While Perry is believed to have drowned, a confirmed cause of death has yet to be announced.Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in the beloved ’90s sitcom, Friends, alongside Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow.Perry hosted Saturday Night Live in 1997 at the height of his Friends fame and following his starring role opposite Salma Hayek in Fools Rush In.This week’s episode was hosted by Nate Bargatze with the Foo Fighters as musical guests.

Jay-Z‘s 2001 album ‘The Blueprint’.Courtney – who claimed to be an associate of ’60s gangland criminals the Krays – was found at his home in Plumstead, south east London last Sunday (October 22) after reportedly dying by suicide. He was 64 years old.The Metropolitan Police said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.In a statement, Courtney’s family paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life”, and said he had experienced the “pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott has paid tribute to her professional dancer partner Graziano Di Prima, after the pair survived the dreaded dance off for the second time this series during week five’s live show. Appearing on Strictly: It Takes Two, Zara told show host Fleur East that Graziano had been her “absolute rock” throughout the past week, as he helped her to battle her nerves before taking to the dance floor for a second time in a dance off against Eddie Kadi.

suicide.The Metropolitan Police have said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.His family paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” and how he had experienced the “pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years”.In a statement posted on his Instagram account, the family wrote: “On October 22 2023, Dave made the decision to ‘stop the ride’.“He had lived an incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life in which he touched the hearts of so many. The physical pain of living the lifestyle he chose, especially due to the pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years, became too much.”Thank you to all those who have brought floral tributes so far.

One of the UK's most notorious gangsters has been found dead in his home, it has been reported. Dave Courtney was once known as 'the most feared man in Britain', and had ties to the likes of the Kray twins and Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean, before he changed his focus to a career as an actor and author.

Manchester City returned to winning ways on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren was visibly emotional as the club paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of their Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday evening.