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Jeff Wrangler:
Astrud Gilberto, the singer who gained world-wide fame as the singer of the ionic "The Girl from Ipanema," has died at age 83.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrud_Gilberto
OMG, she was living right here in Philadelphia! :o
CellarDweller:
The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. A prominent figure in contemporary popular music, he is noted for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and his signature use of the falsetto register.
Since his first hit US single ("Earned It" - released in 2014) he has had 29 Top 40 hits.
His latest song is called "Popular", and it debuted on the Hot 100 chart at #43 this week. If it gets to #40 (or goes higher) it becomes his 30th Top 40 hit in just 9 years, but "Poplular" is notable for another reason.
The song is not just a song by The Weeknd. It features a spoken word and sung verse by Madonna, as well as a part by Playboi Carti. With this week's debut, it means that Madonna has had songs on the Hot 100 chart in the 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s.....5 different decades.
The only other woman to do that is Cher, with songs on the Hot 100 in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s.
Jeff Wrangler:
Madonna is out of the ICU, but evidently she is still hospitalized.
I saw a report on this morning's news. The reporter, who should know better, said that Madonna is in her sixth decade. Well, no. On August 16 she will turn 65. That means she is in her seventh decade--same as anyone else who has passed age 60.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 29, 2023, 08:41:51 am ---Madonna is out of the ICU, but evidently she is still hospitalized.
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I hadn't even heard about this!
--- Quote ---I saw a report on this morning's news. The reporter, who should know better, said that Madonna is in her sixth decade. Well, no. On August 16 she will turn 65. That means she is in her seventh decade--same as anyone else who has passed age 60.
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They forget that your first decade starts right after zero years old.
Front-Ranger:
I didn't hear about it either. Was it an injury while she was performing?
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