‘Mr Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dies, aged 80

Mike Birbiglia has toweled off and is ready to dive back in.Fresh off the release of his new Netflix special “The Old Man and the Pool,” the 45-year-old comedian is already pounding the pavement.First up, he’ll play a whopping nine (!) shows at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre from Dec. 15-23 in a residency he’s calling ‘Christmas Parmesan.’Then, in 2024, the “Don’t Think Twice” writer, director and star will hit the road for his 34-gig ‘Please Stop The Ride Tour’ which includes stops in Troy, NY’s Troy Savings Music Hall on Wednesday, May 15 and Rochester, NY’s Kodak Center on Thursday, May 16.“I’m going on tour with my all new hour of comedy,’ Birbiglia shared on Instagram.

The Beach Boys musician Jeffrey Foskett has died at just 67 years old after battling with thyroid cancer. The band's co-founder Brian Wilson heartbreakingly confirmed the news on Wednesday 13 December, as he said: "I'm so heartbroken that my dear friend Jeff Foskett has passed." He continued: "Jeff was always there for me when we toured and we couldn't have done it without him. Jeff was one of the most talented guys I ever knew.

David McKnight, whose film resume included starring as the lead in the blaxploitation horror movie J.D.’s Revenge, as well as Robert Townsend’s Hollywood Shuffle and The Five Heartbeats, died Sunday at age 87.

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Lead singer of the Moody Blues Denny Laine, who was also known for being a guitarist with Paul McCartney's band Wings, has sadly passed away on Tuesday morning, with his wife confirming the news.

ABC and Dick Clark Productions are shaking things up on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. The upcoming 52nd edition of the venerable holiday telecast will have new co-hosts joining Seacrest — Rita Ora will be live in Times Square while Jeannie Mai will emcee the Hollywood party in the Pacific Time zone. They succeed Liza Koshy and Ciara who held co-hosting duties for the past couple of years.

Cheers and Sexy And The City, has died at her home in New York at the age of 93.Her son, John Carlin, confirmed her death on Instagram, writing: “Frannie. Mom.

Frances Sternhagen, the legendary Broadway actress who won two Tony Awards, was nominated for another five and achieved lasting and widespread recognition for her comedically stern portrayal of Esther Clavin, the demanding mother of insufferable postman Cliff Claven on Cheers, died Nov. 27 of natural causes. She was 93.

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confirmed.Knights’ family noted the “indelible mark she left on the world” in a statement detailing her historic run in the music industry.“Jean Knight’s legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown, and the fans who adored her,” the family statement read. “As we bid farewell to this iconic soulstress, New Orleans and her global fan base join together in gratitude for the indelible mark she left on the world.”The New Orleans native began her career as a singer after graduating high school, singing with bands at her cousin’s bar in the early 1960s.Knight — born Jean Caliste before changing her last name — released her first song, “Stop Doggin’ Me Around,” in 1965, landing a recording contract with Jet Star/Tribe record labels while working as a baker.Her big break would begin to form when she linked with songwriter Ralph Williams and began working with record producer Wardell Quezergue in 1970.Still working as a baker, Knight would record her hit song “Mr.

Jean Knight, the voice behind Mr Big Stuff, one of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s funk era, has died aged 80. 

Jean Knight has passed away aged 80, with the American singer's PR firm confirming her death in a statement. Jean, who was best known for hit 70s tracks such as Mr. Big Stuff and Think It Over, passed away on 22 November in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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After a period of speculation prolonged by the double strike, A24 has officially confirmed the cast set for its erotic thriller Babygirl, marking a reteam with Bodies Bodies Bodies helmer Halina Reijn. Nicole Kidman (The Undoing), Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory) and Harris Dickinson (The Iron Claw) lead an ensemble that also includes Talk to Me‘s Sophie Wilde and Jean Reno (Léon: The Professional).

Dream Theater, has died aged 72.He was the second vocalist for the prog metal band, and joined them as a replacement for original singer Chris Collins while the band was going by the name Majesty.He stayed with the band as the frontman for their debut album under the Dream Theater title, ‘When Dream And Day Unite’, which was shared in 1988, and was later replaced by James LaBrie who remains the vocalist for the band today.In the time since his departure from the line-up, the singer went on to front his own progressive metal band, Dominici, which released three albums up until the time of his death.News of his death was shared by the band’s drummer Mike Portnoy, who recently rejoined the band. He took to his social media channels on Friday (November 17) to post his tribute.“I am devastated to share the news of the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici,” he wrote.

Nicole Kidman has shocked fans by revealing that a new season of hit HBO show Big Little Lies is on the way.Based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies was originally billed as a mini-series but its success led to a second season.Alongside Kidman, the show starred Reese Witherspoon, Zoë Kravitz, Shailene Woodley and Laura Dern. The second season introduced Meryl Streep as Kidman’s mother-in-law in the show.While speaking onstage at a Q&A event this weekend (November 18), Kidman was asked about the show and revealed that a new season was in the works.“I loved Big Little Lies,” Kidman said (via E! Online), before adding: “because it sort of came along at a time in my life when I had my children and I was thinking I was going to retire.

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