Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56
The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.
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It might be Labor Day, but it's not too late to enjoy summer love
Summer vacation season is winding down but that does not mean you have give up on summer love. We'll catch you up the some of the best offerings in music, movies and TV that you might have missed.
CNN's new Little Richard documentary is a worthy tribute to the rock 'n' roll legend
Little Richard: I Am Everything focuses on the star's roots in — and struggle with — his connection to queer culture. TV critic Eric Deggans says it's a masterpiece.
Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Stormy conditions leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival
The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like conditions.
Remembering Jimmy Buffett
Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."
Icona Pop on releasing a new album, 10 years after their debut
The Swedish music duo Icona Pop is back with a new album. Bandmembers Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt discuss their new music with NPR's Scott Simon.
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is embarking on its second international tour
NPR's Scott Simon talks to conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra about its second international tour.
Jimmy Buffett, who sang of wastin' away in 'Margaritaville', dies at 76
The singer-songwriter, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist song and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died.
'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Wu-Tang Clan's RZA
RZA got his first set of turntables when he was 11. He went on to co-found Wu-Tang Clan, the platinum-selling group whose name was inspired by martial arts movies. Originally broadcast in 2005.