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Some actors from Glee just paid a visit to the Naya Rivera memorial that has been set up at Lake Piru, which is where the actress passed away last week.

Christian Sands, "Be Water” (Mack Avenue) The metaphor suggested by the title of Christian Sands’ new album is apt. The jazz pianist says he was trying to be freer and more flexible on “Be Water,” and it shows.

Kanye West’s political ambitions aren’t finished.The unpredictable hip-hop superstar has filed with the Federal Election Commission and has qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the Associated Press reports.This just hours after a wave of reports which claimed West had failed to file the requisite paperwork and was no longer in the U.S. 2020 presidential race.West met the deadline for a spot on the state’s Nov.

Every month, Billboard asks readers to vote for the best collab released during the month. Fans have voted and crowned Los Dos Carnales as the best Latin collaboration of June with their single “El Fue Arturo” featuring El Fantasma.

David Bisbal in 2016, is the beacon of light that Pereyra hopes will illuminate even the darkest days in a "wold upside down," he says.Now with Pereyra on vocals and accompanied by classical pianist Lang Lang, "Me Enamoré De Ti," released June 26, takes on its own life. "Everything is so weird during this quarantine," the Argentine singer-songwriter tells Billboard.

One of the oldest residents of a Lanarkshire care home has embarked on an astonishing feat of musical endurance – to offer a note of reassurance.

No matter where you are in the world, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion want you to know you’re not alone.

The best performance of the night during the One World: Together At Home special was saved for last – Celine Dion made a surprise appearance to perform “The Prayer” with some friends!

The One World: Together at Home special on Saturday (April 18) ended with a stunning finale, as Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Lang Lang, Andrea Bocelli and John Legend united (virtually, of course) to perform Dion and Bocelli's 1999 hit duet "The Prayer."World-renowned concert pianist Lang Lang accompanied the four singers, as Dion, Gaga and Bocelli in particular pulled off a moving three-part harmony."The Prayer," which was originally recorded by Dion and Bocelli in two separate solo versions for the

Pianist Jon Courtenay won hearts when he performed a self-composed number on Britain's Got Talent.

Avant-garde composer and live electronic music pioneer Richard Teitelbaum has died, as NPR reports. According to his wife, classical pianist Hiroko Sakurazawa, he suffered a stroke. He was 80 years old.

A tourist riverboat calliope blasted hymn and gospel tunes across New Orleans’ French Quarter on Friday as a tribute to the late jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis.Marsalis, who taught generations of jazz players, including four of his six sons, died Wednesday of pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.On Friday, a medley including “How Great Thou Art” and “I’ll Fly Away” climaxed with “When the Saints Go Marching In” and the “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.Most of the city has been

NEW ORLEANS -- A tourist riverboat calliope blasted hymn and gospel tunes across New Orleans' French Quarter on Friday as a tribute to the late jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis.

American pianist Ellis Marsalis has passed away at the age of 85 after contracting COVID-19. The father of renowned musicians, Wynton and Branford Marsalis was suffering from pneumonia, caused by Coronavirus, one of his sons told the Associated Press. “Pneumonia was the actual thing that caused his demise," Ellis Marsalis III said. "But it was pneumonia brought on by COVID-19," he added.

Ellis Marsalis has sadly passed away at age 85 due to complications from coronavirus.

Another month, another Yanni No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Facebook Live Videos chart.Yanni paces the February 2020 list, marking the fifth time in the last year that the pianist has claimed the top spot.The chart, the latest of which recaps February 2020 activity, is a monthly look at the widest-reaching and most-reacted-to videos posted by musicians on Facebook Live, as tracked by media analytics company Shareablee.

Music is really bringing people together despite social distancing.

Mindy Kaling is a professional pianist! Well...maybe not yet. On Sunday night, the Office alum took to Instagram to share a hilarious video of herself "playing" the piano.

It’s been five years since Kendrick Lamar released his seminal third album, To Pimp a Butterfly. To mark the anniversary, XXL just took a trip down memory lane by compiling behind-the-scenes tales—and one of the TPAB collaborators, jazz pianist Robert Glasper, walked away with a greater appreciation for the Compton rapper’s vocal dexterity.

Jennifer Garner is the beacon of light everyone so desperately needs as of late.

Forgive pianist Alexandra Streliski if she bristles over being called a “rock star” for the classical music community.

WARSAW, Poland -- Culture authorities in Poland said Monday that the 18th edition of the international Frederic Chopin piano competition will take place Oct. 2-23 in Warsaw.

WARSAW, Poland -- Culture authorities in Poland said Monday that the 18th edition of the international Frederic Chopin Piano Competition will take place Oct. 2-23 in Warsaw.

McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died. He was 81. Tyner’s family confirmed the death in a statemen

McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

NEW YORK -- McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, the hugely influentlal jazz pianist, has died. News of his passing was announced on Friday afternoon via Tyner's nephew on Twitter, and later confirmed on his official Facebook page. Tyner was 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

McCoy Tyner, the legendary jazz pianist who played with John Coltrane and went on to a long solo career, has died at 81.

McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has died. He was 81.

Legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner has died. His passing was confirmed by a post on his official Instagram account. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of jazz legend, Alfred ‘McCoy’ Tyner,” the caption reads. “McCoy Tyner’s music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.” He was 81 years old.

Pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has signed with Blue Note Records, the company announced Wednesday (March 4). His first release under the label is expected to hit in June.In a statement, Blue Note president Don Was called Clayton “one of the most accomplished, distinctive and innovative pianists performing today," noting he has recorded and performed with jazz artists including Roy Hargrove and Charles Lloyd.