Legendary Dominican merengue singer Johnny Ventura dead at 81

Johnny Ventura, the Dominican singer known as the ‘Elvis of merengue’ and the voice behind classic hits ‘Patacon Pisao’ and ‘Pitaste,' died on Wednesday at the age of 81, said officials in the Dominican Republic.

‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk in ‘stable condition’ following collapse

“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized for a heart-related incident following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and is currently “in stable condition.”

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in Houston at 72

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, according to his bandmates. He was 72.

New concert venue set to debut in Bridgeport

Concerts are back and now there's a new intimate venue that was built specifically for music lovers in Westchester and Fairfield counties.

More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert

More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Garden State Parkway rest stops named for New Jersey icons

The next time you take a break on your drive to the Jersey Shore, you might find yourself grabbing a coffee and filling up at the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area.

Joey Jordison, former Slipknot drummer, dies at 46

Joey Jordison, former drummer and founding member of the heavy metal band Slipknot, has died. He was 46.

Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' vault release is stunning | MUSIC REVIEW

In a review, Scott Bauer says Prince's "Welcome 2 America" manages to be as relevant, or maybe even more, relevant today than when it was recorded in 2010. The album offers a stunning glimpse at the depth, and quality, of what he left behind.

Caffè Taci opera performances draw crowds for 26 years and counting

What started out as a vision for opera in small venues quickly blossomed into a reality, when opera enthusiast Leopoldo Mucci hosted his first opera night on July 25, 1995.

Pink offers to pay fine for female handball team's dress code violation

In a tweet posted on Sunday, Pink said: “The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies.” She added that “I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up.”

Britney Spears conservatorship case: Another hearing happening Monday

Another hearing is scheduled Monday in the Britney Spears conservatorship, possibly to finalize her personal conservator's request for compensation for protection in the wake of the singer's June 23 comments, when she lashed out at the conservatorship and most of the people involved with it, especially her father.

Rabbi-turned-comedian Jackie Mason dies at 93

Mason died Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after being hospitalized for over two weeks, the celebrity lawyer Raoul Felder told The Associated Press.

Prosecutors air more claims in R. Kelly case; 1 involves boy

Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims.