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‘Teen Angel’ Songwriter Jean Dinning Dies At 86
GARDEN GROVE (AP) — Songwriter Jean Dinning, who wrote the teen tragedy hit “Teen Angel,” has died. She was 86. Daughter Cynthia Wygal tells the Orange County Register that her mother died Feb. 22 in...
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‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ Songwriter Dies At 96
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hugh Martin, the composer-songwriter whose works included “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Trolley Song,” died Friday. He was 96. Martin’s niece, Suzanne Hanners,...
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‘You Light Up My Life’ Songwriter Commits Suicide
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Award-winning songwriter of “You Light Up My Life,” who was awaiting trial on rape charges and was found dead in his apartment, committed suicide, the medical examiner’s...
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Jerry Leiber, ‘Hound Dog’ Songwriter, Dies At 78
LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — Jerry Leiber, the rock ‘n’ roll songwriter who crafted lyrics for such hits as “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock,” has died. Publicist Bobbi Marcus says Leiber died Monday. He was...
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Songwriter Carole King Gets Star On Hollywood ‘Walk Of Fame’
HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Singer-songwriter Carole King cemented her legacy as one of the world’s most prolific songwriters with her own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Monday. King, 70, wrote her...
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REWIND: It’s Carly Rae Jepsen’s World
The GRAMMYs’ Song of the Year category honors the very best in songwriting — and for the 55th Annual Awards, that includes the Canadian team who penned Carly Rae Jepsen’s“Call Me Maybe.” What you may...
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Singer Janis Ian Discusses 9th Grammy Nomination
STUDIO CITY (CBS) — Singer Janis Ian stopped by the KCAL9 studios on Saturday morning to discuss her ninth Grammy nomination. Ian is nominated in the Spoken Word category for her audiobook titled...
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Grammy Nominee Frank Ocean Performs At Levi Event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Ocean is nominated for six awards and will perform at Sunday’s Grammys, and he warmed up at an event for a few hundred people Friday night. COMPLETE COVERAGE: 55th Grammy...
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Singer Steven Roth Slated To Perform In Laguna Beach
STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Singer and songwriter Steven Roth Saturday appeared on KCAL9 News to discuss his 16-state tour. Roth, who has opened for The Who and Elvis Costello, will be performing at...
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Nearly 1 Year After Superstar Jenni Rivera’s Death, Family Members Share...
STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Nearly one year after Jenni Rivera’s tragic death, her brother and daughter shared their private memories of the larger-than-life Mexican-American superstar. Few artists,...
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Singer, Song Writer Sevyn Streeter Visits KCAL9!
STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Award-winning songwriter Sevyn Streeter stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to talk about her debut album! Streeter has written hit songs for Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige,...
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Singer Sheila E. To Be Honored With ‘Latinovator Award’ At Hispanicize 2014
STUDIO CITY (KCAL9) — Singer, songwriter and producer Sheila E. stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to tell viewers about Hispanicize 2014. She will be honored with the Latinovator Award at the largest annual...
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Gerry Goffin, Carole King Songwriter And Ex-Husband, Dies At 75
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gerry Goffin, a prolific and multi-dimensional lyricist who with his then-wife and songwriting partner Carole King wrote such hits as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “(You Make Me Feel...
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Jack in the Box Music Minute: Nat Dunn
Aussie singer-songwriter and recording artist Nat Dunn performs the hit "Hyper Love" acoustically for the first time ever. Host Erica Olsen reports.
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$50K Worth Of Gold, Cash Stolen From Multi-Platinum Songwriter’s Hollywood...
http://media.losangeles.cbslocal.com/CBSLA_20150317102236060AA.mp4 HOLLYWOOD HILLS (CBSLA.com) — Officials Tuesday were searching for suspects responsible for stealing approximately $50,000 in gold...
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Singer Matt Goss Dedicates Hit Song ‘Strong’ To Breast Cancer Survivors
http://media.losangeles.cbslocal.com/CBSLA_2105201512282178285AA.mp4 STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Singer Matt Goss stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to talk about his new hit song that is being used as Susan G....
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Popular Mexican Singer Sues Wells Fargo Accusing 2 Former Employees Of...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Ana Barbara is one of the leading voices in the world of Latin music. Today that voice was shaky when she talked to CBS2’s Randy Paige about a lawsuit she has just filed....
View ArticleCountry Music’s ‘Gentle Giant’ Don Williams Dead At 78
NASHVILLE (AP) — Don Williams, an award-winning country singer with love ballads like “I Believe in You,” has died. He was 78. A statement from his publicist Kirt Webster said he died Friday after a...
View ArticleMel Tillis, Country Music Superstar And Stutterer, Dies At 85
NASHVILLE (AP) — Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has...
View ArticleNeil Diamond Announces Retirement In Wake Of Parkinson’s Diagnosis
ENCINO (CBSLA) — Neil Diamond has announced his retirement from concert touring, revealing he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Diamond’s tour dates in Australia and New Zealand have been...
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