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| Famous birthdays for Feb. 8: Anderson .Paak, William Jackson Harper | Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: -- U.S. Gen. |
| Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down dies of cancer at 47 | 3 Doors Down announced Saturday that the band's lead singer Brad Arnold has died at the age of 47. "With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer," his bandmates posted on Instagram. "Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotional direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners." Last May, 3 Doors Down canceled its concert tour after Arnold announced he was being treated for Stage 4 kidney cancer that spread to his lungs. "We serve a mighty God and he can overcome anything. I have no fear," Arnold said at the time. |
| Heartbroken Lil Jon announces death of son, DJ Young Slade, 27 | Rapper Lil Jon has announced the death of his 27-year-old son, music producer Nathan Smith, who was known professionally as DJ Young Slade. "I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith," the artist wrote on Instagram Friday. "His mother [Nicole Smith] and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warm-hearted -- he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest." The singer did not disclose the cause of his son's death, but The Hollywood Reporter said the announcement came days after Smith was reported missing and a body was discovered in a pond near his Georgia home. |
| Dee Snider resigns from Twisted Sister, band cancels tour | Heavy metal legend Dee Snider has resigned from Twisted Sister, prompting the band to cancel the remaining dates on its 50th anniversary concert tour. "A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now) Snider (70) suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years just to keep going, able to only perform a few songs at a time in pain," Snider's representative said in a statement on the band's website this week. "Adding insult to injury, Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life's work has taken its toll on his heart as well. |
| Michael Keaton honored as Hasty Pudding Man of the Year | Batman and Beetlejuice icon Michael Keaton was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on Friday. "We are beyond thrilled to honor Michael Keaton as our 2026 Man of the Year," President and Man of the Year Coordinator Daisy Nussbaum said when Keaton's name was first announced in December. "The Pudding has big plans for Keaton on the Farkas Hall stage. We know he can handle the Joker, but let's see if he can handle the jokes." In addition to accepting the prize, Keaton was also roasted by the theater group. Last year's honoree was Jon Hamm. Previous recipients of the award include Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, Robert De Niro Samuel L. |