Finneas Earns 100th Week On Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers Chart

Finneas has become the first act to spend 100 weeks on Billboard‘s Hot 100 Producers chart.

The singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor re-entered the chart dated August 6 ranking at No. 16.

Finneas, brother and a frequent collaborator of Billie Eilish, returns to the chart with the help of two new production credits on the Billboard Hot 100, both on songs recorded by Eilish, as “TV” and “The 30th” debut at Nos. 52 and 79, respectively.

Finneas also co-wrote the tracks, alongside Eilish, helping the two talents re-enter the Hot 100 Songwriters in a tie at No. 23.

Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband says

Iconic Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, according to an Instagram post from her account.

“Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post said.

“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

Newton-John shot to fame in the 1970s as a singer and actor and starred in the film Grease with John Travolta.

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Anne Heche's Condition Now 'Extremely Critical' Following Fiery Car Crash – Details

According to Anne Heche‘s rep, the actress’ condition following that terrifying car crash is apparently much worse than originally thought.

In a statement to Deadline, the rep says:

“At this time Anne is in extreme critical condition she has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention. She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.”

More details to come…

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Lamont Dozier, Motown Songwriter Behind Countless Classics, Dead at 81

Lamont Dozier, the Motown songwriter behind hits for artists such as the Supremes, the Four Tops, and the Isley Brothers, has died at 81.

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Serena Williams announces she will retire after 2022 US Open

Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that she will be retiring from tennis following the 2022 US Open at the end of August.

In a piece she penned for Vogue, as well as in a post on Instagram, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said that while she still loves tennis, she's ready to move on to new things.

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In Vogue, Williams said she plans to expand her family and focus on her other business ventures in her retirement.

The R&B Goat Eric Bellinger Slid ‘In The Comments’ With ESSENCE

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