Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

American soul singer Sharon Jones died on 18 November aged 60. Jones had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. Jones is famed for her role in the soul revival movement with her band the Dap-Kings. Jones sang for decades in gospel bands but fame finally came in 2002 when Dap-Kings released their debut album. Six more albums followed including the Grammy-nominated Give the People What they Want in 2014. On social media, thousands of fans paid tribute to the singer and her incredible voice. Nov 19, 2016
Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

US Vice president-elect Mike Pence got booed after he attended a performance of Hamilton in New York. After the show, cast member Brandon Victor Dixon pointed out Pence in the audience.While he asked the audience not to boo, he told Pence: “We sir, we are the diverse America, who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir” Nov 19, 2016
Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

The hottest names in music will flock to Los Angeles this weekend as the American Music Awards 2016 takes place. Bringing the pop awards season to a close, the night will celebrate the artists who have dominated the airwaves over the last 12 months from Justin Bieber to Carrie Underwood and Adele. Nov 18, 2016