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MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash
MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash The family of a man killed in a single-engine plane crash in Massachusetts over the weekend said he was a talented scientist and musician who had been eagerly awaiting the birth of his child in October. Geoffrey Andrews, 30, of Melrose, was aboard a Mooney M20 plane on Thursday, June 19, when it crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive just short of Beverly Regional Airport, authorities said. Another person on the aircraft suffered critical injuries, but authorities have not released an update on their condition. Update: The Passenger Who Initially Survived The Crash Has Died A GoFundMe for Andrews pa…

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by Josh Lanier
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Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies
Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies Brian Wilson, the visionary co-founder of the Beach Boys who made groundbreaking contributions to music, has died. The children of the 82-year-old Wilson announced his death early Wednesday afternoon, June 11 in a post on Instagram. "We are at a loss for words right now," it reads. "Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy." The final sentence of the family's statement is the title track of WIlson’s first solo album and later became the title of a 2016 biopic movie about his l…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These 10 Everyday Annoyances Trigger Americans Most These 10 Everyday Annoyances Trigger Americans Most
These 10 Everyday Annoyances Trigger Americans Most Just the sound of someone chewing, or spotting someone you can't stand, is enough to send stress levels soaring, according to a new national survey. From lagging Wi-Fi to the dreaded door knock, Americans say it's often the tiniest triggers that spark the biggest meltdowns. The top culprits? Seeing someone they want to avoid (46 percent), an uninvited knock at the door (44 percent), and being talked to when they want silence (43 percent). More than 40 percent said slow or spotty internet is a stress bomb. Loud chewing (40 percent), unexpected phone calls (34 percent), and even someone brea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies
Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Groundbreaking musician Sly Stone has died after a battle with lung disease. The pioneering and charismatic leader of the band that bore his name, Sly & the Family Stone, was age 82, his family announced on Monday, June 9. Known for breaking racial and gender barriers in music, Stone’s innovative sound and enduring hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair” catapulted him to stardom starting in the 1970s. Born Sylvester Stewart in Texas in 1943, he forever became known as Sly after a young classmate misspelled his name. He soon became a music prodigy in California, where…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns
Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has canceled his remaining tour dates in 2025 after doctors discovered a serious heart condition during a routine checkup that requires immediate treatment. Mason, age 78, announced the decision on Facebook, pulling the plug on his Traffic Jam West Coast tour.  While the news marks an unexpected halt for the English singer-guitarist known for his work with Traffic and a litany of rock legends, his team emphasized the prognosis is optimistic. “I'm heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s doctor’s orders,” Mason said. “I’ll be back, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard
United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard You can now contribute toward your year-end Spotify Wrapped while flying at 30,000 feet. United Airlines has teamed up with Spotify to allow flyers to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks for free, United said in a news release on Thursday, June 5. Passengers can now access Spotify on more than 130,000 seatback screens on about 680 planes. The new collaboration marks the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline. Travelers can listen to curated playlists and top podcasts like "Good Hang with Amy Poehler," "The Dave Chang Show," and "The…

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by Chris Spiker
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Newly-Announced T-Pain Tour Stopping In CT Newly-Announced T-Pain Tour Stopping In CT
Newly-Announced T-Pain Tour Stopping In CT Rapper and auto-tune icon T-Pain is hitting the road this fall for a nationwide run he’s calling a celebration, not a tour. "If I learned one thing in the last 20 years, it’s that music doesn’t live on charts. It lives in people," T-Pain said on social media. “This isn’t a tour, it’s a thank you.” Dubbed the TP20: Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain Tour, the shows will celebrate two decades of hits like "Buy U A Drank," "Bartender," and "I'm Sprung," with a nod to the next 20 years of what he calls music “nobody is ready for.” The tour kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Radio City Music Hall in New…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis He’s got a way about him. Now, the world wants him to know exactly what that means to them. Billy Joel announced last week that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a progressive neurological disorder. The 76-year-old canceled his remaining tour date, saying the illness had led to “problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” according to an Instagram post shared Friday, May 23. Doctors advised him to take time to recover. In the days since, fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, memories, and heartfelt thank-yous for the Piano Man. His ex-wife, supermodel an…

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by Josh Lanier
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Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook.  But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didn’t wa…

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by Sam Barron