Shift Buzz The “Queen of Disco” had reportedly been keeping her cancer a secret. She was also working on a new album.
Celebrity Buzz It's a serious question. Ryan Seacrest and Anderson Cooper can't save us.
Celebrity Buzz Shockingly enough, there is an absolutely gigantic amount of people on Twitter who don't know who someone or something is, today it's Dick Clark.
Shift Buzz Poet, essayist, feminist, and National Book Award winner Adrienne Rich died today at the age of 82. On Twitter, her fans memorialized her with lines from her work.
Music Buzz Because 15 years ago today, the greatest rapper ever died. RIP, Biggie.
Music Buzz To celebrate the 45th birthday of the grunge rock star and unfortunate member of the 'Dead at 27' Club. We miss you, man.
Celebrity Buzz Here is Bobby's performance Saturday night in Mississippi with New Edition. He tears up at 1:50 and walks off stage about a minute after.
Celebrity Buzz Publicist Kristen Foster told the Associated Press on Saturday afternoon that Whitney Houston has died. She was 48. Cause of death has not yet been reported. Check back here for updates.
Culture Buzz His name is Rip, and the cat's name is Dusty, FYI. I can't tell from his expression whether he's annoyed about being put into a suit or just idly wondering whether it mightn't be time for a nice cup of tea and some digestive biscuits. (via blackandwtf.tumblr.com)
Celebrity Buzz Eve Arnold, pioneering photojournalist, passed away today at the age of 99. While Arnold was the master of many styles and subjects, she is best known for her intimate portraits of Marilyn Monroe. Here are a few of those photos to celebrate the life and work of an amazing talent.
Culture Buzz Former 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney, a.k.a. the nation's beloved “curmudgeon-in-chief,” died this morning from complications after a recent surgery, CBS News announced. He was 92.
Celebrity Buzz The body of former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh was discovered in his room at the Raffaello Hotel in Chicago on Saturday. Police say the 40-year-old was expected to check out around 1 p.m. yesterday, but it was around that time maid service found him unconscious and not breathing. An autopsy report is expected to be released by the Cook County Examiner's Office later today.
Culture Buzz In response to last night's announcement on the death of Steve Jobs, Apple customers and fans are dropping flowers and paying their respects at Apple stores around the globe. Turning off the Apple logo at the Hong Kong location was a nice touch.
Tech Buzz Following the news of Steve Jobs' passing tonight, Zuckerberg promptly updated his status about his mentor and friend.
For when you want to lay a marriage to rest with dignity and a mahogany finish.
Movie Buzz This day in 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead. The star who hoped to grow old without plastic surgery died too young at 36. Here are 18 photos of Marilyn Monroe living it up, drinking champagne, and hanging out with awesome people.
Celebrity Buzz Amy Winehouse's death is much more tragic when put into perspective. She had so much promise.
Amy Winehouse performing “Mama Said” with Dionne Bromfield at iTunes Festival London, July 20th, 2011.
Celebrity Buzz Sherwood Schwartz, the legendary television writer who created Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch, passed away yesterday at the age of 94. One of his final acts was to write this sweet, funny and heartwarming letter. I hope there's a laugh track in heaven. (via hollywoodreporter.com)
Celebrity Buzz Peter Falk, best known for his roles as the rumpled detective from television's Columbo and as the storytelling grandpa from “The Princess Bride,” has passed away. Falk had been struggling in recent years with Alzheimer's disease, but no official cause of death has been released. He was 83-years-old.
Culture Buzz At 23, David Hart, a combat medic in the Royal Marines, took out a £250,000 ($404,549) life insurance policy before being deployed to fight in Afghanistan. Sadly, the day before his 24 birthday, he was killed in combat. But his memory is definitely going to live on (though parts of his friends' may not). (via reddit.com)
Celebrity Buzz Today the wrestling community lost a very important man. So did the fashion community.
Celebrity Buzz A video sampling of Macho Man's work. Whether extemporizing with “Mean Gene” Okerlund for a WWF interview or selling the hell out of Slim JIms, this was a man who gave his all. He will sincerely be missed.
Celebrity Buzz Very sad news. It's being reported by TMZ that professional wrestling icon “Macho Man” Randy Savage has died in a car crash. The accident reportedly happened today in Tampa, Florida. Savage, born Randall Mario Poffo, was 58-years old.
He died as lived…as a cave-wetting coward. Another of the honorifics for which he'll be remembered.