Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78

Angela Kukawski, a business manager who worked with members of the Kardashian family, was found dead inside her car on December 23, according to a statement today from the Los Angeles Police Department. Kukawski, who worked at Boulevard Management in Woodland Hills, was 55.

LOS ANGELES -- Artist Wayne Thiebaud, whose luscious, colorful paintings of cakes and San Francisco cityscapes combined sensuousness, nostalgia and a hint of melancholy, has died. He was 101.His death was confirmed in a statement Sunday by his gallery, Acquavella.Thiebaud died at his home in Sacramento on Christmas, Eleanor Acquavella, one of the gallery's co-owners, told The Associated Press on Monday.

LOS ANGELES -- Artist Wayne Thiebaud, whose luscious, colorful paintings of cakes and San Francisco cityscapes combined sensuousness, nostalgia and a hint of melancholy, has died.

LOS ANGELES -- T. Mark Taylor, artist and toy designer for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise as well as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, died Thursday at his Southern California home.

Rapper Drakeo the Ruler has reportedly passed away from his injuries after being stabbed in the neck at a music festival.The 28 year old, whose real name is Darrell Caldwell, was said to have been attacked with a knife in an area off-stage at the Once Upon A Time music festival in Los Angeles at around 9pm. He was reportedly rushed to the hospital, where he was in critical condition, with multiple sources later telling TMZ that the star had died from his injuries.

California-based rapper Drakeo the Ruler has reportedly died after being stabbed during an altercation near a concert in Los Angeles.

Eve Babitz, a writer and once-and-future “it” girl closely identified with the 1960s and early-’70s in Los Angeles, has died at 78.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorEve Babitz, whose books including “Eve’s Hollywood” memorably chronicled the Los Angeles music and cultural scenes in the 1960s and 1970s, died Friday.Her biographer Lili Anolik confirmed her death to the Associated Press.Babitz saw a renewed appreciation for her work as a new generation of writers discovered her fresh and frank voice. Her other books included “Slow Days, Fast Company,” “Sex and Rage,” “Two By Two,” “L.A.

NEW YORK -- Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died.

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Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers have taken the next step in their relationship – they are Instagram official!

was announced Friday.Nesmith’s death came as a surprise to many after he had recently performed in a farewell tour along with the last surviving member of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz. The last date of the reunion tour was a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov.

Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the 1960s group The Monkees, died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 78. His family announced his passing in a statement, reading: 'With infinite love, we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully of natural causes.

Rolling Stone. “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us.”Nesmith had recently performed in a farewell tour along with the last surviving member of the Monkees Micky Dolenz, with the last date of the reunion tour being a show last month at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on November 14.

Chris Morris Music ReporterMichael Nesmith, who attained TV and pop stardom in the Monkees and later became a prophetic figure on the Los Angeles country-rock scene and then a multimedia entrepreneur, died Friday of natural causes.

Carmen Salinas has sadly died.

LOS ANGELES -- Ralph Tavares, the eldest of the five brothers in the Grammy-winning R&B singing group Tavares, whose hits included “It Only Takes a Minute” and “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel," has died.Tavares died at his home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday, two days before his 80th birthday, the group's manager David Oriola said.

Rhonda Stubbins White, best known for performances on Tyler Perry’s BET drama series Ruthless and, to daytime viewers, her recurring role in 2000 on NBC’s Days of Our Lives, died Monday of cancer in Los Angeles. She was 60.