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Kitaen dies at 59 Singer- Price dies aged 88

NEW YORK, May 9, (AP): Singer-songwriter , an early rock ’n roll star and enduring maver- ick whose hits included such up- favorites as “,” “Personality” and the semi- forbidden “Stagger Lee,” has died. He was 88. Price died Monday at a long-term care facility in New Rochelle, New York, of complications from dia- betes, his wife, Jacqueline Price, told The Associated Press on Saturday. Lloyd Price, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998, was among the last survivors of a post-World War II scene in that antici- pated the shifts in and culture leading to the rise of rock in the mid-. Along with and David Bartho- lomew among others, Price fashioned a deep, exuberant sound around the brass and swing of New Orleans jazz and that placed high on R&B charts and eventually crossed over to white audiences. “Very important part of Rock history. He was BE- FORE Little Richard!” rock singer and E Street Band mem- ber said Price Saturday on . “Lawdy Miss Clawdy of 1952 has a legit claim as the fi rst Rock hit.... Righteous cat. Enormous talent.” Price’s nickname was “Mr. Personality,” fi tting for a performer with a warm smile and a tenor voice to performs at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World’ on May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (AP) match. But he was far more than an engaging enter- tainer. He was unusually independent for his time, running his own even before such stars as Vax Live concert raises $302mn, exceeds vaccine goal did the same, holding on to his publish- ing rights, and serving as his own agent and manager. The Global Citizen fundraising concert World.” The organization said money dio stations will broadcast the concert duet with her mom. He would often speak of the racial injustices he en- advocating the importance of vaccine was garnered through several philan- staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ben Affleck, Chrissy Teigen, Jimmy dured, calling his memoir “sumdumhonkey” and writ- equity has pulled in $302 million, ex- thropic and corporate commitments. . Kimmel, Sean Penn and David Letter- ing on his page during the 2020 Black Lives ceeding the goal for the organization’s President Joe Biden, Harry Gomez hosted the show, man served as special guest speak- Matter protests that behind his “affable exterior” was campaign. and Jennifer Lopez were among the which was attended by several thou- ers. “a man who is seething.” Global Citizen announced Saturday big names who took part in the event, sand fully-vaccinated concertgoers Vax Live was one of the largest con- Born in Kenner, Louisiana, one of 11 siblings, Price that the funds raised helped procure which was recorded May 2 and aired who cheered on performances by Ed- cert gatherings in Southern California more than 26 million doses at the Saturday. ABC, ABC News Live, die Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, since the coronavirus pandemic roiled had been singing in church and playing since “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the CBS, YouTube and iHeartMedia ra- H.E.R. and Lopez, who enjoyed a the world more than a year ago. (AP) childhood. He was in his late teens when a local DJ’s favorite catchphrase, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” helped inspire him to write his boundary-breaking fi rst hit, which he worked on in his mother’s fried fi sh restau- rant. Appeal Music Featuring Domino’s trademark piano trills, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” hit No. 1 on the R&B charts in 1952, sold more than 1 million copies and became a rock standard, covered by and Little Richard Singer hopes to bring fresh joy to young people among others. But Price would have mixed feelings about the song’s broad appeal, later remembering how local offi cials in the Jim Crow South resisted letting both blacks and whites attend his shows. Price was drafted and spent the mid-1950s in mili- DJ Khaled shares his ‘light show’ tary service in Korea. He began a career restart with the 1957 ballad “Just Because,” and hit the top with , May 9, (AP): and Aalam (now 1). joining multiple Grammy-winner the brassy, pop-oriented “Stagger Lee,” one of the When it’s time to release one of his “When I started seeing the new H.E.R. with hip-hop trio catchiest, most celebratory songs ever recorded about maximalist , DJ Khaled turns world and the pandemic and all this , then uniting , a barroom murder. a moment into an event. He posts stuff, you only seen this in movies , and Written by Price, “Stagger Lee” was based on a Instagram videos showing record- and you only heard about things like DaBaby on a single song. 19th century fi ght between two Black men - Lee Shel- DJ Khaled arrives at the 62nd annual ing sessions, silly dances and praise this in the scriptures,” he said. “And Many of the beats and melodies ton, sometimes known as Stag Lee, and Billy Lyons - Grammy Awards on Jan 26, 2020, in from the hip-hop and R&B heavy- for it to really start happening, I strike familiar notes to listeners of that ended with Shelton shooting and killing his rival. Los Angeles. DJ Khaled latest maxi- weights who worked with him. The wasn’t even worried about me. I just a certain age, utilizing samples that Their ever-changing legend was appearing in songs malist , ‘Khaled Khaled,’ fea- lavish, exuberant productions are kept thinking about my boys. were fi rst fl ipped well over a decade by the 1920s, and has inspired artists ranging from tures a total of 29 rappers and singers across 13 tracks. (AP) meant to soundtrack loose gather- “My job was to keep them in the ago on Jay-Z’s “Song Cry,” Notori- and to and ings at popped fi re hydrants, sunny light and keep them smiling and ous B.I.G.’s “Long Kiss Goodnight,” . barbecues, resort pool parties. happy. So while I was doing that, I Shorty Lo’s “Dey Know” and Mary Price’s version opened with a few spoken words was just praying to God saying, God, that had the understated tension of a crime novel: “The “It’s a tradition. Any time Khaled J. Blige’s “All That I Got Is You.” drop anything, summer starts. I please give me this energy. I need “I love sampling. I think it’s beau- night was clear, the moon was yellow, and the leaves more energy right now. I need it and came tumbling ... down.” jumps in and Price could drop a record in winter and tiful,” Khaled said. Album opener summer starts. That’s just who I I won’t be selfi sh with it, and I want “Thankful” features an interpolation shouts out the story of Stagger Lee and Billy fi ghting to put it out to the world.” over a game of dice, concluding with a bullet from am,” the 45-year-old producer, DJ of ’s 1974 tune “Ain’t Stagger Lee’s 44 passing through Billy and break- and social media star said from his Melodies No Love in the Heart of The City,” ing the bartender’s glass. “Go Stagger Lee!” a chorus Miami last week. The album is now out in the used by for Jay-Z’s chants throughout. The pandemic summer of 2020, world. Its title is his given name and “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love).” The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart though, most certainly did not match its cover shows him in prayer on a “We praise the sample, but we early in 1959, but not everyone was entertained. his triumphalist, ever-positive im- also bless the sample. “American Bandstand” host Dick Clark worried the rug alongside his sons. A total of 29 Weinstein Herbo age. The songs were mostly ready. rappers and singers are heard across and , they’re pouring our song was too violent for his teen-centered show and But after announcing his 12th album hearts out. I’m pouring my heart pressed Price to revise it: For “Bandstand” watch- 13 tracks, including pop music’s two “Khaled Khaled” and releasing two biggest Justins, Timberlake and Bie- out,” Khaled said. “So we’re making ers and some future listeners, Stagger Lee and Billy lead singles featuring in July, records that are praising what we’ve peacefully resolve their dispute. Variety ber, on separate songs, plus a pair- “I had to go make up some lyrics about Stagger Lee he pulled back. ing of superstar rappers and former been inspired by.” and Billy being in some kind of squabble about a girl,” “The original goal was to come rivals and Jay-Z. He released six Khaled, who is uniquely posi- Price told Billboard in 2013. “It didn’t make any sense SPRINGFIELD, Mass: The rapper G right after I dropped the Drake sin- music videos already, with more on tioned as an ever-supportive “hype at all. It was ridiculous.” Herbo is in more legal trouble in connec- gles,” he said. “But then the elec- the way. man” to unite hip-hop’s older gener- Price followed with the top 10 hits “Personality” tion with an alleged scheme to use stolen tions came and just the energy was “When it’s dark times, we have to ation with its teen and 20-something and “I’m Going To Get Married” and the top 20 songs credit card information to pay for a lavish this -- everybody’s energy was just be the light. So in a physical form, rising stars, hopes that as those re- “Lady Luck” and “Question.” He fared no better than lifestyle, federal prosecutors said. all over the place. So that’s when I be the light. If it’s through music, be upped melodies evoke nostalgia for many of his contemporaries once arrived The Chicago native, whose real name said, hold up. ... These people got to the light,” he said. “So now it’s time him and others, they bring fresh joy in the US in 1964, but he found his way into other is Herbert Wright III, was charged feel the light. I got to feel the light for a light show because the album is to young people: “I can imagine the professions through a wide range of friends and ac- with lying to federal investigators, according to a statement from the US too.” out, and Khaled bringing the light.” youth, the fi rst time hearing that ... quittances. He lived for a time in the same Philadel- Khaled took time out to focus on Khaled’s famed more-the-merrier The new generation get to feel what phia apartment complex as Wilt Chamberlain and Joe attorney’s offi ce in Boston. In December, G Herbo, 25, was his two young sons, Asahd (now 4) team-ups remain as singular as ever: I felt when I fi rst heard that sample.” Frazier and, along with boxing promoter Don King, among six people, including his promoter helped stage the 1973 “Thrilla in Manila” between Antonio Strong, indicted for conspiracy Frazier and Muhammad Ali and the 1974 “Rumble to commit wire fraud and aggravated in the Jungle” championship fi ght between Ali and identity theft. He pleaded not guilty. who had been killed in Chicago. He one-time lawyer Jose Baez for breach about his New York City rape case and George Foreman. He was also a home builder, a book- Authorities say the suspects used also started a program in Chicago called of contract and is seeking a refund on $1 later provided fraudulent billing records. ing agent, an excellent bowler and the creator of a line text messages, social media messages Swervin’ Through Stress aimed at giving million in legal fees he says he paid the Baez, a Florida-based lawyer best of food products. and emails to share account informa- urban youths tools to navigate mental high-profi le attorney for a short stint on known for representing Casey Anthony, health. (AP) joined Weinstein’s defense in January Also: tion taken from dark websites for trips his legal team. on private jets, exotic car rentals, yacht ❑ ❑ ❑ Weinstein alleges Baez was regularly 2019 and left six months later, saying the former movie mogul had tarnished NEWPORT BEACH, Calif: Tawny Kitaen, the sultry charters, luxury vacation rentals, and NEW YORK: Harvey Weinstein wants preoccupied with other matters, pawned red-haired actress who appeared in videos even designer puppies. off important work on other lawyers, their relationship by communicating only his money back. through other lawyers and by failing to during the heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom During the investigation in November The convicted rapist is suing his was often unavailable to speak with him Hanks in the 1984 comedy “Bachelor Party,” has 2018, G Herbo told a federal agent that abide by a fee agreement. died. She was 59. he never worked with or was assisted Weinstein, in the lawsuit fi led, claims The Orange County coroner’s offi ce said she died by Strong; never provided Strong any he agreed to pay Baez and another at her home in Newport Beach on Friday. The cause of money; never received anything of value lawyer $2 million in $200,000 monthly death was not immediately released. from Strong; and had no direct relation- payments for their defense work on the ship with Strong, prosecutors said. landmark #MeToo case but that Baez Her daughters, Wynter and Raine, confi rmed their In fact, the two had worked together violated New York law by stating in his mother’s death on Kitaen’s Instagram account. since at least 2016, had exchanged agreement that his retainer was non- “We just want to say thank you for all of you, her money and valuable goods, and had refundable and non-negotiable. fans and her friends, for always showing her such sup- frequent direct contact through phone Messages seeking comment were left port and love. You gave her life everyday,” their state- conversations, text messages and social for Baez. ment said. media messages, prosecutors said. Weinstein, 69, was convicted in Febru- Kitaen became the rock world’s “video vixen” after An email seeking comment was sent ary 2020 of raping an aspiring actress in appearing on the cover of two albums from the heavy Thursday to G Herbo’s attorney. Strong’s 2013. He is serving a 23-year sentence in metal band and starring in several music videos federal public defender said via email he state prison. Last month, his lawyers fi led for , including the 1987 smash song “Here had no comment. appeal paperwork demanding a new trial. I Go Again.” The video, played repeatedly on the bur- The charge of making false statements Weinstein also faces a likely extradi- geoning music television network, featured Kitaen carries a sentence of up to fi ve years in tion to California, where he is charged performing cartwheels on the hood of a Jaguar. prison. with assaulting fi ve women in Los Ange- She also starred as the fi ancee to ’ char- G Herbo was named in December to les and Beverly Hills from 2004 to 2013. acter in the comedy “Bachelor Party,” and as Jerry Forbes’ 30 under 30 music list and ap- Details of Weinstein’s lawsuit against ’s girlfriend in a 1991 episode of “Seinfeld.” peared last November on “The Tonight Baez were reported by Law 360. Other TV credits included a stint as co-host of “Amer- Show” with Jimmy Fallon to perform Weinstein hired Baez, Harvard Law the song “PTSD” with Chance the Rap- professor Ronald Sullivan and two other ica’s Funniest People” and on the reality shows “The per. lawyers after splitting with Benjamin Surreal Life” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” in He released his debut mix tapes “Wel- Brafman, the pugnacious New York which she revealed her struggle with substance abuse. come to Fazoland” and “Pistol P Project” of AC/DC performs with the Foo Fighters at ‘Vax Live: The Con- City defense lawyer who’d been with in 2014, both of them named for friends cert to Reunite the World’ on May 2, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (AP) him since his arrest in 2018. (AP)