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Kool & the Gang drummer George “Funky” Brown dies, aged 74

Tributes have poured in for the "legendary" drummer

The Dove Shack rapper C-Knight dies after being taken off life support

The 52-year-old G-funk rapper had suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest

Watch Doja Cat cover Hiatus Kaiyote’s ‘Red Room’ for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

She also performed tracks ‘Paint The Town Red’ and 'Agora Hills’

Nile Rodgers & Chic announce 2024 UK tour with Sophie Ellis-Bextor

"Mark your calendars because we're gonna light up the night, celebrate life, and dance like there's no tomorrow"

The Comet Is Coming cancel last ever show in solidarity with Palestine

“Our last statement is a call for immediate ceasefire, an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine”

The Isley Brothers’ Rudolph Isley has died, aged 84

Rudolph and his brothers are best known for the 1959 hit single 'Shout'

Chromeo’ talk new album ‘Adult Contemporary’: “It’s a meditation on modern, mature relationships”

As the duo share new single 'Personal Effects', Dave 1 talks to NME about returning to their funk roots, working with La Roux, indie sleaze and creating their "most honest record to date"

The Isley Brothers headed to court over band name trademark

The brothers – Rudolph and Ronald Isley – have been in a legal dispute over owning the rights to their band's name since earlier this year

Kamille talks her Ivor Novello win, AI music and working with Nile Rodgers

"I'm quite a weird case because my songwriting and artistry tend to go hand in hand"

Otis Redding III dies aged 59

The musician's family confirmed that he passed away after battling cancer
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