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W♥M263: The Year in Deaths 2016

Read More David Bowie I woke up to the sad news that legendary singer, songwriter, actor, space travelling alien from another planet, David Bowie, has died. … Leonard Cohen It is with a heavy heart that we announce that poet, singer, songwriter, novelist, Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. Adam Cohen, his son, said: “My father passed away peacefully .... Sharon Jones Sharon Jones, singer of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, has died after a battle with cancer. The official press statement: SHARON LAFAYE JONES May 4, 1956 - November 18, 2016 …

Vu and John take a look back in this year in deaths. There’s no doubt that 2016 is one of the worst year for musician deaths.... take a look at the ever-growing list at Musicians Who Died in 2016.

Some notable names on our list:

[10 Jan 2016] David Bowie, 69

[18 Jan 2016] Glenn Frey (Eagles), 67

[13 Feb 2016] Viola Beach (Entire band), 19-32

[15 Feb 2016] Vanity (Vanity 6), 57

[21 Apr 2016] Prince, 57

[10 Jun 2016] Christina Grimmie, 22

[06 Apr 2016] Merle Haggard, 79

[19 Aug 2016] Lou Pearlman, 62

[20 Aug 2016] Matt Roberts (3 Doors Down), 38

[23 Oct 2016] Pete Burns (Dead or Alive), 57

[24 Oct 2016] Bobby Vee, 73

[07 Nov 2016] Leonard Cohen, 82

[18 Nov 2016] Sharon Jones, 60

[22 Nov 2016] Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets), 44

Song of the show is David Bowie’s ‘I Can't Give Everything Away’.

Also, Sharon Jones’ family and friends have put together two public memorials in Brooklyn, New York, and Augusta, Georgia. Details below:

Sharon Jones passed away November 18, 2016 at the age of 60 after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Details on two public memorials for the dynamic front woman of the Grammy-nominated funk and soul band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings have been announced for each of her hometowns—Brooklyn, NY and Augusta, GA.

Brooklyn, NY - December 14, 2016 at 6pm
Brown Memorial Baptist Church
484 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Augusta, GA - December 17, 2016 at 1pm
Imperial Theater
749 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30901

Jones’ family, friends and fans are invited to come together to celebrate the singer’s life and endless spirit.

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R.I.P. Christina Grimmie

Read More Christina Grimmie YouTube star Christina Grimmie opened up the show, playing a very brief five-song set. All her tracks were taken from her debut album With Love ("Over Overthinking You" ... Before You Exit Opening up the show was Before You Exit (or B.Y.E. for short), from Orlando, Florida. The cool thing is that three of the band members are actually real life brothers … The Voice NBC's The Voice explained. Lara is addicted. Smash show, who is it for? Fox's Glee domination in popular music! Read all the crazy numbers. …

The Voice star and YouTube sensation 22-year-old singer Christina Grimmie was murdered last night, during an autograph signing at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. Grimmie’s brother Mark Grimmie (from the band Before You Exit) immediately tackled the unidentified gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle.

We previously caught Grimmie as opener to Selena Gomez in 2013. Although young 19 years old at the time, we wrote that she knew “know how to perform and work the crowd, particularly getting the audience to help her with ‘Absolutely Final Goodbye.’”

A gofundme.com was setup by her management team to give to the family during this trying time.

Below are more deaths for the month of June - for the full death list: Musicians who died in 2016.

June (11)

[10 June 2016] Christina Grimmie, 22, murdered

[10 June 2016] Habib Mohebian (Habib), 63, cardiac arrest

[08 June 2016] Vladislav Yankovsky (Novosibirsk Youth Symphony Orchestra), 64, unknown

[06 June 2016] Rolf Schweizer), 80, unknown

[04 June 2016] Bobby Curtola, 73, unknown

[03 June 2016] Muhammad Ali, 74, respiratory issues

[03 June 2016] Mac Cocker (2JJ), ?, unknown

[03 June 2016] Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention), 75, emphysema

[02 June 2016] Freddie Wadling, 64, cancer

[02 June 2016] Orest Hrywnak (WBBF-AM), 59, heart attack

[02 June 2016] Corry Brokken (Eurovision), 83, not given

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Selena Gomez at the Target Center, Minneapolis (11/21/13)

Setlist Bang Bang Bang Round & Round Like a Champion B.E.A.T. Stars Dance Write Your Name Birthday Love You Like a Love Song Love Will Remember Dream (Priscilla Ahn) Who Says Whiplash Undercover Come & Get It Slow Down Tour Dates 11/22/13 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena 11/23/13 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena 11/26/13 Auburn Hills, MI Palace Of Auburn 12/02/13 IHeartRadio's Jingle Bell Concert Tour 12/06/13 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center 12/08/13 Everett, WA Comcast Arena 12/12/13 B96 J Show's Christmas For The Kids 12/13/13 IHeartRadio's Jingle Bell Concert Tour 12/14/13 Boston, MA TD Garden Read More Selena Gomez Selena Gomez is playing the Target Center in Minneapolis this Thursday. When not appearing in films like "Spring Breakers" and "Getaway" (with Ethan Hawke), Gomez is currently in the middle of a tour …

Disney pop princess, Selena Gomez is currently on tour in support of her solo debut studio album Stars Dance, stopping by the Target Center in Minneapolis last night, November 21st.

Apologies for the poor (or lack of) photographs, we actually weren't given photo passes, so all the low quality live photos were taken with a mobile device.

With Love

YouTube star Christina Grimmie opened up the show, playing a very brief five-song set. All her tracks were taken from her debut album With Love ("Over Overthinking You", "Get Yourself Together", "Absolutely Final Goodbye", "With Love", and "Tell My Mama"). Although Grimmie is only 19 years old, she seem to know how to perform and work the crowd, particularly getting the audience to help her with "Absolutely Final Goodbye."

EMBLEM3

Pop band Emblem3's entrance was a lot of fun, they burst out of custom crate set with "Girl Next Door", from their debut album Nothing to Lose.

The '3' in Emblem3 stands for the three singers: two brothers, Wesley and Keaton Stromberg, and their best friend Drew Chadwick. On last night's show, the band left off their Rihanna cover, possibly due to Wes not feeling well because of his flu.

Highlight of their set was for "3000 Miles", which had hundred of cellphones "lit up"!

Emblem3's full setlist: "Girl Next Door", "Spaghetti", "3000 Miles", "Just For One Day", "Sunset Blvd", and "Chloe (You're the One I Want)".

By the time Selena Gomez took the stage, the Target Center was full of screaming teen/preteen girls and their parents. Her show was actually pretty entertaining, featuring lots of dancing and set pieces. Between costume changes, we're shown a video of Selena Gomez as she travel in her dreams.

While many of her songs were well received, although she toned it down a little with a quiet version of Priscilla Ahn's "Dream." Gomez confessed that she would listened to that Ahn song when she was younger... which was actually only four years ago in 2008.

Several highlight from her set, with the first for "Birthday", because of the chairs, and the final song "Slow Down", because of the over-the-top confetti action.

The show was fun, and for the young girls, this show was an absolute blast for them.

Selena Gomez's album, Stars Dance, is out now. Her final U.S. Stars Dance tour will wrap up at Rosemont (11/22), Columbus (11/23) and Auburn Hills (11/26), then she is off to Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia.

Selena Gomez at the Target Center, Minneapolis (11/21/13)

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