The world of music has lost another giant. Jazz pianist Alex Bugnon has confirmed that his uncle Donald Byrd died on Monday at the age of 80. Bugnon wrote on his own Facebook page: “Donald passed away Monday in Delaware, where he lived. His funeral will be held in Detroit sometime next week. I have […]
Marva Whitney, who rose to fame as part of the James Brown Revue, died on December 22nd in her home town of Kansas City. She was 68 years old. Born Marva Ann Manning in Kansas City she joined the James Brown Review in 1967 was nicknamed “Soul Sister #1” and had modest success as a solo […]
Soul singer Fontella Bass, best known for her 1965 hit “Rescue Me,” has died. She was 72. According to the Uptown Magazine, the St. Louis-born songstress passed away on December 26th due to complications from a heart attack she suffered three weeks ago. Her daughter, Neuka Mitchell, says Bass had also suffered a series of strokes over […]
It was a sad day yesterday in the Hip Hop world when the news of Ms. Melodie of “Boogie Down Productions” death surfaced. She was recognized a legend of hip hop and it was indeed terrible news of her loss. A few celebrities shared their sympathy for the tragic loss via twitter. Take a look […]
Sources close to TheUrbanDaily have confirmed that rapper Ms. Melodie, (born Ramona Parker) has died at the age of 43. The cause of death hasn’t been made known to the public yet. However, we do know Ms. Melodie died in her sleep. Ms. Melodie was the ex-wife of rapper KRS-ONE and was a member of […]
Memorial Day is traditionally a time to remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service to their country. However, anyone who has spent any time in the entertainment business knows that it’s a unique battle of its own with many casualties. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest […]
Dwight Errington Meyers had a way with words whether he was rhyming or not. “God gave me a gift to put people at ease,” said the artist known to the world as Heavy D, years before his untimely death in November of 2011. His pensive words were floating over a smokey loop of “Popcorn With […]
Chuck Brown, the legendary “Godfather of Go-Go,” has died, according to the Washington Post. It was reported that he was in the hospital with pneumonia and passed away today at Johns Hopkins University hospital in Baltimore. His death was confirmed by his manager Tom Goldfogle. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest […]
Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, has died. Globalgrind.com is reporting that the member of the legendary rap group succumbed to his battle with Cancer. He was 47 years old. RELATED: Beastie Boy Member MCA Has Cancer; Album, Tour Postponed Yauch was a young bass player attending Bard College when he linked up […]
Following reports that television pioneer Dick Clark died of a heart attack at age 82, members of the entertainment world expressed their condolences on the social network, Twitter. @alroker First Don Cornelius, now Dick Clark. Two true broadcasting pioneers and giants, both gone. @RyanSeacrest: I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend […]
Famed television producer and former American Bandstand host Dick Clark died this morning of a massive heart attack. Clark was at St. John’s hospital in Los Angeles partaking in an outpatient procedure. Dick Clark had the heart attack following the procedure. There were attempts to revive the iconic television mogul, but they were unsuccessful. MUST […]
