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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
R&B legend D’Angelo has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. The singer, whose real name was Michael D’Angelo Archer, was 51.
D’Angelo’s family said the Grammy-winning artist died Tuesday after a “prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.”
“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind,” the family said.
His family asked for privacy and that his fans “join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
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D’Angelo was born in Virginia and dropped out of school as a teenager to try to break into the music industry. He first came to fame after co-producing Black Men United’s 1994 single “U Will Know.” He released his debut album “Brown Sugar” in 1995. The record was certified platinum.
D’Angelo’s next album, “Voodoo,” was released in 2000. It won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, while a single on the album was awarded the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. In 2014, he released “Black Messiah,” his third album. It won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, and a song on the album won the award for Best R&B Song. It was also nominated for Record of the Year.
During his career, D’Angelo collaborated with major artists including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jay-Z.
RCA Records called D’Angelo a “peerless visionary who effortlessly blended the classic sounds of soul, funk, gospel, R&B, and jazz with a hip hop sensibility” and a “known perfectionist” whose albums “were widely celebrated as masterpieces by both the music community and his beloved fans around the world.”
“D’Angelo’s songwriting, musicianship, and unmistakable vocal styling has endured and will continue to inspire generations of artists to come,” the company said. “Our hearts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
In May 2025, D’Angelo was set to headline Roots Picnic, a Philadelphia music festival, but announced a week before the scheduled performance that he would no longer be able to do so because of an “unforeseen” delay related to an earlier surgery. In a statement shared by the festival, D’Angelo said that his doctors had advised he not perform. D’Angelo did not specify what kind of surgery he had had or what complications he was experiencing.
In his statement, D’Angelo indicated that he was working on new music.
D’Angelo is survived by three children: Imani, Michael and Morocco Archer. He was never married.
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Jacob Elordi spotted calling someone special amid Kendall Jenner rumours
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner have drawn all the attention to their seemingly budding romance after they were spotted together at Coachella.
The 28-year-old actor has come back to Los Angeles after the music festival in Indio, California, and fans are still looking for signs to confirm his relationship status with the supermodel, 30.
The Frankenstein star recently stepped out for a shopping spree in the city, and was seen talking to someone on facetime as he stepped out of the store with the bags.
Although the paparazzi pictures didn’t clearly show who Elordi was talking to, fans were keen on zooming in to find out.
“Anyone else zoom in on his phone to see who he was FaceTiming?” one comment read on DeuxMoi’s post, which many others agreed with.
However, despite the majority wondering if the Euphoria actor was talking to Jenner, some noted that he was likely talking to his mom as he has often shared how he calls her 3-4 times a day.
This comes after the Wuthering Heights actor was spotted on a coffee run in Santa Barbara earlier this week. The outing garnered much attention because the cafe was near Jenner’s ranch in the city.
Despite the constant speculations the reality star and Elordi have not addressed the rumours.
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King Charles shatters Prince Harry’s hope of face-to-face meeting
Prince Harry’s rift with Prince William and King Charles has widened the breach between the royal family and the Sussexes.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly feels ‘utterly betrayed by the King, with insiders citing two major issues that burned all bridges between the father and son.
Meghan’s husband’s ongoing security battle and the collapse of hopes for reunion have deepened rift between the monarch and the Duke.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s dad has lost his taxpayer-funded protection since he moved to the US after quitting his royal job in 2020.
The 41-year old has fought unsuccessfully to have it reinstated. He believes the current arrangements make it unsafe for his family to visit the UK.
On the other hand his efforts to rebuild his relationship with Charles, 77, have seemingly ended in smoke as no further development has been made.
A source close to Harry claimed to OK!: “From Harry’s perspective, the sense of betrayal by Charles isn’t vague or abstract – it’s rooted in two very specific frustrations that have been building over time.
“The first is the continued lack of clarity and progress around his security arrangements, which he sees as fundamental to his ability to return safely to the U.K. with his family.
“The second is the growing feeling that any genuine effort to rebuild his relationship with his father is being quietly deprioritised. He had been led to believe there would be movement on both, and instead he feels increasingly held at arm’s length.”
The insider went on to explain: “On Harry’s side, there’s a strong perception that Charles has stepped back from the idea of another meaningful face-to-face meeting, despite earlier indications that a deeper reconciliation might be possible.”
The pause creates a picture for him of being shut out rather than welcomed back. That combination has been particularly difficult for him to process and has left him feeling profoundly let down, according to the insider.
However, some commentators believe that the Sussexes’ upcoming summer visit could act as a turning point as it may open the door to rebuilding relationships and easing tensions.
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Saturday Sessions: The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, “What a Time to Be Alive,” here’s The Lone Bellow performing “You Were Leaving.”
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