Mark Kennedy
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 15, 2026
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Four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeranâs tour after Macklemore was dropped (opens the original)
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Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeranâs tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks he made on stage. Hours after Sheeran said he would not be drawn into a public debate about the Gaza war, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas said on Instagram that they were withdrawing from the tour. Rowe was one of Macklemoreâs replacements for Sheeranâs remaining U.S. dates, while Beoga was serving as Sheeranâs touring band. Finneas,
Renowned celebrity fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 (opens the original)
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Bob Mackie, the iconic fashion designer whose visually bold Hollywood creations defined 1970s glamour, dressing Carol Burnett in eccentric costumes and Cher in her most daring outfits, has died at the age of 87 on Monday. "He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," read a post shared across his official social media channels. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring
Optimus Prime actor Peter Cullen dead at 85 after four-decade Transformers career (opens the original)
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Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of television series, specials and films—including Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 show "Transformers" and Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh cartoon franchise—has died. He was 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, stated that Cullen died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. "His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember 'be strong enoug
Journey set for the last leg of its tour as band hints at what comes next (opens the original)
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Members of rock group Journey are heading onto the open road again, leaving fans wondering if this is their final outing together. The final leg of what is being promoted as their farewell tour launches this September in Los Angeles, culminating with what will likely prove to be a deeply emotional homecoming at the end — in San Francisco in November. "I’m sure it’s going to be somewhat emotional because that’s where it all started," says co-founder and lead guitarist Neal Schon. "I know the audi
Author who introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world dead at 84 (opens the original)
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Charles Gaines, the acclaimed author whose seminal work and documentary Pumping Iron propelled professional bodybuilding into the mainstream and introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died at 84. His daughter, Greta Gaines, confirmed his passing Tuesday, though she did not disclose a cause. In a heartfelt tribute, she wrote: "You always marched to your own drummer and inspired everyone around you to do the same. Follow that bliss, catch that fish and kiss those lips while you can bec
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