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Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind enduring pop standards such as “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood,” “Laughter in the Rain,” and “Calendar Girl,” has died. He was 86.

Uncle Neil is considered so timeless that he was asked to guest host on season two of “American Idol” in 2003. Soon after, ...

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The biggest stars in pop and rock are gathering in Manchester ahead of the 46th edition of the Brit Awards. It's the first ...

Neil Sedaka, the Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter whose irresistibly catchy pop hits and songwriting pen shaped the careers of ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the ...

Sedaka penned such hits as "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" and "Love Will Keep Us Together." ...

The Brooklynite's esteemed body of work also includes "Calendar Girl," "Oh! Carol," "Love Will Keep Us Together," "Where the Boys Are," "Bad Blood" and "Solitaire." ...

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BLACKPINK's new mini album, [DEADLINE], has been released, confirming that producer Dr. Luke contributed to two tracks, sparking backlash.