Donna Summer dead at 63: Legendary disco singer succumbs to cancer

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Donna Summer has died following a battle with cancer. The 63-year-old disco legend reportedly passed away this morning (May 17) in Florida, and her family released a statement, saying they are "at peace celebrating her

by Leah Greenblatt Donna Summer, a platinum recording artist and queen of the disco era, has passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer. Her publicist confirmed the news to CNN.com. Born LaDonna Gaines in Boston on New Year's Eve,

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," ''Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement

Donna Summer died Thursday morning after a battle with lung cancer.

Berkshire Hathaway buys Media General newspapers

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Aiming to Focus on TV, Media General Sells Newspapers to Berkshire Hathaway.

By David B. Wilkerson.

By Gaining Green Staff Media General Inc (NYSE:MEG) is one of the top percentage gainer and surged up 42.36% to $4.47 in the early trading hours. Berkshire Hathaway Inc has agreed to pay $142 million for Media General Inc. Berkshire will also provide

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to pay $142 million for Media General Inc.'s newspapers, including the Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch, as Warren Buffett bets that community-focused publications will weather an advertising slump.

Facebook's IPO price: $38 per share

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We largely steer clear of companies going public here at Engadget, but Facebook and its zillions of users warrants an atypical tip of the hat. The outfit.

By Jessica Toonkel and Jennifer Hoyt Cummings NEW YORK May 17 (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, one of the three lead underwriters on the Facebook Inc IPO, has increased the number of Facebook shares it will allow advisers to allocate to each

By renouncing his US citizenship, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin could save some $100 million in taxes from Friday's Facebook IPO. Senators call it 'tax avoidance,' and aim to block it. By David Grant, Staff writer / May 17, 2012 Sen.

by Joel Kotkin May 17, 2012 8:00 PM EDT The $104 billion Facebook IPO testifies to the still considerable innovative power of Silicon Valley, but the hoopla over the new wave of billionaires won't change the basic reality of the state's secular

Facebook sets bar high for huge IPO

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By Jon Swartz and Matt Krantz In an SEC filing, Facebook said that 84 million shares — worth up to $3.2 billion — are being added to what's shaping up as the decade's hottest IPO. The stock offering could raise $16 billion without the overallotment

Here's the story: Angel investor and all-around web magnate Chris Sacca wrote a quick tweet early yesterday about how it'd be cool if there was a website where people could predict where Facebook's stock will end up at the end of its first day as a

Facebook, the social network that began eight years ago in a Harvard dorm room, will debut Friday on the stock markets having raised $16 billion, making it the third largest initial public offering in US history. With massive press coverage and

Check us out on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer weighs in on whether it's the right time to dive into Facebook's IPO. His advice: "Everyday people shouldn't buy this stock." Facebook shares are expected to begin

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RFK Jr.'s estranged wife, 52, found dead

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More than three decades later in 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and his sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, died when a plane he was piloting crashed in the waters off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Mary Richardson Kennedy, an architect who specialized in green design, has died, in what local media called an apparent suicide at her home. By Agence France-PresseWed, May 16 2012 at 8:52 PM EST GREEN COUPLE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy,

The nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, environmental lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr. wed Mary (from the prominent Richardson family) in 1994. They went on to have four children,

7208d 120516110822 john f kennedy jr vertical gallery Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. A woman cries at a public memorial Mass in New York for John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1999. He died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's

'American Idol' Finale: Phillip Phillips Vs. Jessica Sanchez!

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Successful country music artist Luke Bryan shared a few words of encouragement for fellow Leesburg native Phillip Phillips via YouTube. In a video uploaded to YouTube by Bryan and posted to his Facebook page, Bryan

For the “American Idol” Top 3, Phillip Phillips was given “Beggin'” by Madcon and “We've Got Tonight” by Bob Seger, and then chose “Disease” by Matchbox 20 for himself.

If Phillip Phillips loses American Idol, kidney stones are more likely to cause his fall than one of the other singers. By Michael Becker, Fox Phillip Phillips has been the contestant to beat this season on 'American Idol.

By Adam Graham Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will compete in next week's season finale after Ledet was voted off the show Thursday (May 17). Ledet, the 20-year-old from Westlake, Louisiana, who was continually praised as one of the best

Lauri Jo Bennett of Lauri Jo's SouthernMore >> Leesburg's Phillip Phillips could be the next American Idol. Tonight, he made it into the final two along with Jessica Sanchez. Phillip will perform next Tuesday, and then fans around the country willMore

Diana Ross: Live In Central Park

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By theGrio Paying homage to the 1975 film Mahogany, boutique owner Helen Williams, opened Tracy Chambers Vintage and Inspired Clothing, named after Diana's Ross's character in the movie. The vintage boutique, located in the basement of Williams'

Diana Ross – "God Bless The Child ('Lady Sings The Blues' Sndtrk.)" Diana Ross – "God Bless The Child ('Lady Sings The Good Morning Heartache · The Isley Brothers "Here We Go Again" (1980) · Commodores – This Is Your Life [HQ]

The hair is the first thing you notice when Diana Ross emerges from a troupe of grass skirt-clad dancers on stage at Central Park in New York City on July 21, 1983. Miss Ross, as she's gotten older, is easily distinguished for

It's second nature for Diana Ross to turn a concert into a master class on the topics of Motown and It's second nature for Diana Ross to turn a concert into a master class on the topics of Motown and Diana Ross performs during her Spring Tour

Diana Ross, Tag black news, Tag black women, Tag racism in Category Black Women, Category celebrity. A new company is being accused of racism after releasing some afro style sponges that are getting the attention of the

Facebook's Eduardo Saverin Saves $67 Million in Tax by Leaving US

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Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bob Casey have a message for Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin: You should pay taxes despite renouncing your American citizenship.

Eduardo Saverin may no longer be a US citizen. But that's not stopping him from investing in American companies. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety.

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's decision to renounce his U.S. citizenship just in time to avoid a large tax payment essentially means he will not be able to re-enter the United States again.

Chuck Schumer and Bob Casey on Thursday delivered a scathing status update for “eye-spitting” Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin: Stop attempting to dodge your taxes by renouncing your US citizenship or never step foot in the US again.

Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out, we'd want to get involved.” – Bill Gates.

Nicki Minaj debuts 'Right By My Side' video

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Nicki Minaj's music video for her latest hit single "Right By My Side" premiered last night. Check it out here and see Chris Brown and Nas in action along with Nicki.

In an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the rapper also performs “Right By My Side” and “Starships.” Nicki Minaj may spit some pretty explicit rhymes on her latest album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but the 29-year-old rapper still feels a

By Jonah Bayer • 1 hour ago Yesterday Nicki Minaj premiered her video for “Right By My Side” which features her getting a kiss from Nas and hanging out with Chris Brown. Yup, you read that sentence correctly. The video sees Nas romancing Minaj as they

Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown star in their 'Right By My Side' video. You've seen the previews of Nicki Minaj's 'Right by My Side' video but now the visual has premiered in its entirety. Featuring appearances by Chris Brown and

Marvin Winans recalls gas station attack: It started with music talk

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Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans, who delivered the eulogy at pop star Whitney Houston's funeral this year, was robbed and carjacked at a gas station in his home city Wednesday afternoon, CNN affiliates

Marvin Winans, lead pastor at Detroit's Perfecting Church and a well-known gospel singer, was carjacked and robbed this afternoon on the city's west side. At about 3:20 pm, Winans, 54, finished pumping gas into his 2012 Infiniti QX56 at a station near

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 17:22 AP DETROIT – Popular pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans has been assaulted and carjacked at a Detroit gas station. Winans tells WXYZ-TV that he was pumping gas when four or five young men jumped him Wednesday afternoon.

DETROIT – Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans has been assaulted and carjacked at a gas station on the city's west side. Detroit police say the attack happened about 3:20 pm Wednesday and say the suspects fled in Winans' SUV after