Duncan Sheik, the singer behind the '90s hit "Barely Breathing" and later the Tony Award-winning composer of Broadway's "Spring Awakening," has died at 56 years old, his family said Friday. Sheik died Thursday from cardiac arrest,

Duncan Sheik, the singer behind “Barely Breathing” and Tony-winning composer of “Spring Awakening,” died at 56. He hailed from NJ.

One day after Duncan Sheik's family shared that the "Barely Breathing" singer was in critical condition at a hospital, they confirmed that he had died. He was 56.

Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik has died following his recent hospitalization. He was 56. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik. The world has lost a singular talent,

Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after turning his opening set into a political rant, leading to massive venue backlash, canceled openers, and defenses from politicians like AOC.

Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour raises bigger questions about free speech, venue power and who controls the stage.

USA TODAY's Melissa Ruggieri explains the fallout following Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

Classic Hits Radio announced it will stop playing Ed Sheeran's music after backlash over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour over Gaza protests.

Miley Cyrus detailed her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton in a heartwrenching interview Thursday, saying that the country music legend "was always right." Parton was the "Flowers" singer's godmother in real life and appeared as her "Aunt Dolly" on her Disney Channel show "Hannah Montana.

The “Bass Persuades” singer said she and her late godmother bonded despite being “so different.”Key PointsMiley Cyrus revealed some of the lessons she learned from her late godmother Dolly Parton.Parton died at the age of 80 on Aug.

Miley Cyrus had a new album to tell Dolly Parton about when they spoke for the last time. With the record now out, she still ... Read More

Cyrus credits Parton for helping her develop her authentic onstage persona. Miley Cyrus opened up about her last conversation with her late godmother Dolly Parton three weeks after the “9 to 5” singer’s death on August 25.

Tom Cruise has confirmed his new movie Digger is not secretly a musical. Internet sleuths became convinced earlier this month that the Hollywood star's new black comedy is actually a musical, and its true nature was being hidden by the trailer and other marketing materials.

His reason for talking is probably tied to Oscar hopes for his role in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming film, “Digger.” Cruise agreed to sit across from GQ’s Zach Baron, but that seems to be about all he agreed to.

New Tom Cruise movie Digger‘s early box office tracking suggests a grim outlook for its future. The feature is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 2, 2026. According to a recent X post from

For his first lengthy interview in two decades, Cruise didn’t have to address Scientology, his failed marriages or his estrangement from his once-adored daughter.

Peter Max, whose psychedelic and cosmic paintings became synonymous with the flower power movement in the 1960s, has died after years with dementia.

Peter Max, cuyo colorido arte pop psicodélico expresó el optimismo del movimiento de “flower power” de la década de 1960 y adornó desde sellos postales hasta un crucero, murió a los 88 años, informó su hijo en un comunicado escrito el miércoles.

Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement Wednesday.

His death was confirmed by his son, Adam Max, as reported by The New York Times. No cause of death was released, though the Times noted that Peter Max had suffered from advanced dementia for years. The artist,

Pop music legend Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27. This will be her first performance on the show in 23 years.

Madonna will perform at the MTV VMAs for the first time in 23 years after earning 11 nominations. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Madonna is making her long-awaited return to the TV Video Music Awards! According to MTV, she will open the ceremony with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. Madonna last took the VMA

Madonna, who heads into the VMAS with a leading 11 nominations, will open the 2026 awards shindig, her first live performance at the show in 23 years