David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer and songwriter whose soulful voice was ubiquitous on American radio as lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84 years old.
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Iranian-French filmmaker and graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has sadly passed away at the age of 56.
Satrapi was best known for Persepolis and its acclaimed animated film adaptation, works that brought her international recognition and made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary graphic storytelling.
Her legacy spans literature, film, and advocacy for freedom, women’s rights, and human rights.
Rest in peace. 🖤
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4
Paul McCartney bought each of his kids a copy of Pet Sounds "for their eduction in life."
"Pet Sounds blew me out of the water. First of all, it was Brian's writing. I love the album so much. I bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life—I figure no one is educated musically 'til they've heard that album. I was into the writing and the songs."
(via The Pet Sounds Sessions Box Set)
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Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul star whose songs were often as emotionally profound as they were delightfully bawdy, died Thursday, May 14. He was 90.
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LEGO jokes that they’ve updated the age limit on sets to 100+ in honor of David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
“There’s no age limit to those who never stop playing.”
Ah man, there goes the one good billionaire...no Cartoon Network or Adult Swim without him. Had the great idea to just buy up every cartoon library and run em nonstop, introducing whole generations to the past
The new logo for Infowars has been revealed.
The Onion has successfully landed a deal to take over Alex Jones' site after 17 months of legal issues.
Tim Heidecker will serve as the site's creative director.