George Michael

For the second time, Adele swept the major categories at the Grammys, winning Album, Song and Record of the Year.

Music & Culture

2017 Grammy Awards: Adele Upsets Beyoncé, Chance Arrives, Politics Pop (Slightly)

3:50pm February 13, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Adele swept the major categories over Beyoncé, David Bowie posthumously won every award he was nominated for and the Grammys sometimes obliquely addressed a charged political climate.

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Flowers and sympathy cards for Harambe the gorilla at the Cincinatti Zoo. This year was one for celebrity deaths, human and animal alike.

A Remembrance: The Great Animals That Died In 2016

6:39pm December 31, 2016

by Maggie Penman

This year has become widely known for celebrity deaths, but a number of great animals have also died this year.

Music & Culture

After George Michael's Death, Stories Emerge Of His Quiet Generosity

5:16pm December 26, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The British pop icon made large donations to a variety of charities — and worked hard to keep the gifts from garnering publicity. Fans on Twitter have shared stories of individual acts of charity.