Tony-winning musician Duncan Sheik's mother confirms his death due to organ failure after a hospitalization. He was 56.

"Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time," the statement shared on Sheik's Instagram page on Wednesday read. The family added, "We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time and will provide updates when appropriate.

Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind "Spring Awakening" and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.

Duncan is currently receiving medical care and remains in critical but stable condition." It continued, “Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time.

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 is opening up about her last conversation with her godmother Dolly Parton before the legendary singer died last month at age 80. During a wide-ranging interview with Apple Music ‘s Zane Lowe,

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 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.

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.

Brad Pitt shared why he and girlfriend Ines de Ramon experienced a brief moment of panic while attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden back in July.

Brad Pitt just gave Swifties a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding with one unexpected detail about the packed dance floor. On September 16, the

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2026 NFL season in style at Arrowhead Stadium. Taylor Swift was in attendance to support her husband Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes made his return to the field after suffering a season-ending injury last year.

Taylor Swift was always meant to be with an NFL star, in the eyes of Colin Kaepernick's mom. Though the pop star would ultimately married Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback wrote in his memoir published Tuesday (Sept.

Matthew Lillard has revealed he's "embarrassed" he starred in "Scream 7" after Melissa Barrera's controversial firing. "She's right," he said.

Matthew Lillard said he regrets starring in "Scream 7" after an actress was fired from the project, relating the controversy to Ed Sheeran and Macklemore. (AP Photo)

Matthew Lillard reprised his role as Stu Macher from the original 1996 Scream movie in the latest instalment of the slasher franchise.

As the 'Scream' franchise continues to serve as a cultural lightning rod in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Matthew Lillard is making his voice heard.

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, 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

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