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We knew they could sing, but how long did it take some singers to “pop” on the big screen? Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Elvis Presley and other movie stars of yore were able to do a little bit of everything: singin’, dancin’, actin’. These days, such talent is rarer than hand sanitizer at Duane Reade. …

When schools began closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, James Dean, author of the popular “Pete the Cat” children’s book series, wanted to entertain kids — and give parents a break. So, since mid-March, he’s been reading his books live every weekday at 1 p.m. on Instagram (@petethecatofficial) and Facebook Live. “The thing …

Now there are two more reasons to love Dolly Parton. On Wednesday, the 74-year-old performer announced on Twitter than she is making a generous donation to Vanderbilt University to help further the research for a coronavirus cure. “I am making a donation of $1 million to Vanderbilt towards that research and to encourage people that …

You picked a fine time to leave us, Kenny. Kenny Rogers, the appealing, gritty voice behind such ’70s and ’80s pop and country hits as “The Gambler,” “Lucille” and “Islands in the Stream,” died Friday night at age 81. Rogers, “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded …

The death of Kenny Rogers has prompted an outpouring of love for the balladeer, including from his longtime singing partner Dolly Parton. The country music icon, 74, took to Twitter Saturday morning to honor Rogers, sharing with fans, “I know that we all know that Kenny is in a better place than we are today …

Kenny Rogers, the appealing, gritty voice behind such ’70s and ’80s pop and country hits as “The Gambler,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream,” has died at age 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a rep for the singer told Variety. …