Fame

• Beach Music Hall of Fame singer Doug died in a car crash on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Eastern North Carolina. • Doug was celebrated for entertaining generations of Beach Music fans with his unique brand that always brought smiles. • The incident occurred amid local entertainment scene activities in the region.

Today show host calls 84-year-old mother’s disappearance ‘unbearable’ in first interview since possible kidnappingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSavannah Guthrie says she fears her own fame could have been the reason for her mother Nancy’s disappearance, which she has called “unbearable” in her first interview since the possible kidnapping.Guthrie, a main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show Today, discussed the possible reasons for the disappearance of Nancy, who is 84 years old and was reported missing on 1 February from her home near Tucson, Arizona, in an interview with Guthrie’s colleague Hoda Kotb. Continue reading...

• Brandy has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the official star ceremony scheduled for March 30, 2026. • The Grammy Award-winning artist's biggest hit '1998's The Boy is Mine' featuring Monica topped the Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks, cementing her legacy in music history. • This honor recognizes Brandy's significant contributions to music and entertainment, adding to her illustrious career that has spanned decades.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 inductees on March 21: country star Tim McGraw, songwriter Paul Overstreet, and bluegrass pioneers the Stanley Brothers. • Tim McGraw, with over 75 million albums sold and hits like 'Live Like You Were Dying,' joins legends such as George Strait in the modern era category. • Paul Overstreet earns recognition for penning 16 No. 1 hits including 'Forever and Ever, Amen' for Randy Travis.