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newsweek.com - Adeola Adeosun - Abraham Quintanilla, music legend Selena's father, dead at 86
Abraham Quintanilla, music legend Selena's father, dead at 86
Newsweek

Abraham Quintanilla, the father and former manager of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has died at age 86. The patriarch passed away on Saturday morning, according to a social media announcement made by his son, musician A.B.

theguardian.com - Elle Hunt - Has Simon Cowell lost his mojo? Seven things you need to know about the music mogul's new direction
Has Simon Cowell lost his mojo? Seven things you need to know about the music mogul's new direction
The Guardian

Have we gone back in time to 2010? If only! No, Simon Cowell is just back in the headlines, reasserting his svengali status for his new Netflix show. Reviews suggest that Cowell's attempted comeback, 15 years since his celebrity peak, highlights…

express.co.uk - Fran Winston - Manny Guerra dead: Music icon dies after tragic cancer battle as family heartbroken
Manny Guerra dead: Music icon dies after tragic cancer battle as family heartbroken
Express.co.uk

Legendary music producer Manny Guerra has died his family confirmed Legendary Tejano record producer, music engineer and recording artist, Manny Guerra has sadly died at the age of 85. He produced music for the singer Selena, who was tragically…

billboard.com - Jessica Roiz - Shakira Performs With Her Sons in Argentina & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Shakira Performs With Her Sons in Argentina & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Billboard

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts…

southernliving.com - Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott - This Legendary North Carolina Bar Is Also A Music Venue, A Vintage Market, And A Wedding Chapel
This Legendary North Carolina Bar Is Also A Music Venue, A Vintage Market, And A Wedding Chapel
Southern Living

Start with three friends who share a passion for vintage, rock and roll, and eclectic decor, add one former pawn shop, wedding bells, and a liquor license, and you've got yourself a recipe for a legendary business. Co-owners Mary Kelly and Christi…

smh.com.au - Jane Rocca - I've been lucky to have some men as love items, but my focus has always been music
I've been lucky to have some men as love items, but my focus has always been music
The Sydney Morning Herald

, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This story is part of the December 14 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. Wendy James is best known for being the founder…

people.com - Daniela Avila - Country Star Maddox Batson on Staying Grounded, Making It in Music and His Surprising Connection to Justin Bieber (Exclusive)
Country Star Maddox Batson on Staying Grounded, Making It in Music and His Surprising Connection to Justin Bieber (Exclusive)
PEOPLE

Maddox Batson opens up to PEOPLE about being discovered at 13 years old — and how he remains grounded as his star rises The country details his hopes for longevity Batson released a holiday bundle, Home for the Holidays, in November At just…

dailystar.co.uk - Tom McGhie - Music icon's Netflix star dad dead as moving tributes paid by family
Music icon's Netflix star dad dead as moving tributes paid by family
Daily Star

Abraham Quintanilla Jr, the father of Tejano music legend Selena, has passed away at the age of 86. Quintanilla was renowned for managing his daughter Selena, hailed as the 'Queen of Tejano Music', and her band, Selena y Los Dinos. His son, Abraham…

theage.com.au - Rachael Dexter - 'Revs Express' tram push as live-music venues to be shielded from noise complaints
'Revs Express' tram push as live-music venues to be shielded from noise complaints
The Age

“The people who will want to live in the inner city in an apartment next to a nightclub, they won't mind paying a little bit over the odds [for soundproofing].” More widely, Jolly said the new planning changes would signal to…

billboard.com - Richard Trapunski - In Canada: Warner Music Canada Lays Off at Least 24; Tate McRae & Shaboozey Top Year-End Charts
In Canada: Warner Music Canada Lays Off at Least 24; Tate McRae & Shaboozey Top Year-End Charts
Billboard

Warner Music Canada has laid off at least 24 people, Billboard Canada has learned. The cuts come amidst global restructuring and layoffs at Warner Music Group. According to multiple former staffers, the layoffs came on Nov. 18, the same day Julia…

billboard.com - Glenn Peoples - Why Banks Could Start Lending More Money for Music Catalogs
Why Banks Could Start Lending More Money for Music Catalogs
Billboard

If you're borrowing money against a catalog of music in the coming years, you may be able to get more cash. That's according to music valuation firm Red Brick Advisors, which wrote in a newsletter this week that music finance insiders expect to see…

dailymail.co.uk - Alex Doyle - X Factor star Lloyd Daniels unrecognisable 16 years after ITV stint
X Factor star Lloyd Daniels unrecognisable 16 years after ITV stint
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk LIoyd Daniels looks unrecognisable 16 years on from this X Factor appearance after undergoing a hair transplant. The singer, who sang in front of music mogul Simon Cowell and millions of viewers when…

wsvn.com - Kevin Boulandier - South Miami Senior High music teacher nominated for Grammy for second time - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
South Miami Senior High music teacher nominated for Grammy for second time - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida music teacher is being nationally recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences for a second year in a row. Jennifer Jimenez, a teacher at South Miami Senior High School, has been…

radaronline.com - Joshua Wilburn - 'Terrified, Trapped and Isolated': Billy Ray Cyrus' Ex-Wife Claims the Country Music Singer Controlled Her Every Move and Cut Her Off From the World
'Terrified, Trapped and Isolated': Billy Ray Cyrus' Ex-Wife Claims the Country Music Singer Controlled Her Every Move and Cut Her Off From the World
RadarOnline

Australian-born singer Firerose has spoken out about what she describes as a harrowing four-year relationship with country music superstar Billy Ray Cyrus, alleging she was isolated, controlled and 'essentially held hostage' during their marriage…

mirror.co.uk - Peter Hart - X Factor star unrecognisable 16yrs later after hair transplant and engagement
X Factor star unrecognisable 16yrs later after hair transplant and engagement
The Mirror

The X Factor star Lloyd Daniels is barely recognisable 16 years after after his memorable stint on the ITV talent show. The Welsh vocalist was merely 16 when he took to the stage before the judging panel in 2009, progressing to the quarter finals…

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