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Will Jennings, Oscar Winner for ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ Dies at 80

As an in-demand lyricist, he won a shelf of awards for hits with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Dionne Warwick, as well as for the theme song for “Titanic.”

By Clay Risen

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Dan Morgenstern, Chronicler and Friend of Jazz, Dies at 94

He wrote prolifically about the music and played an important role in documenting its history, especially in his many years with the Institute of Jazz Studies.

By Barry Singer

Bonsall, Joe (1948-2024) Country Music Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Deaths (Obituaries) Elvira (Song) Gospel Music Grammy Awards Oak Ridge Boys (Music Group)

Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76

His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

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Killer Mike Won’t Face Charges After Grammys Arrest

The rapper, who got into an altercation with a security guard after winning three Grammys, has completed community service.

By Reggie Ugwu