Andrew Flanagan
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Prince likely was unaware that the pills he was taking to combat chronic pain were laced with a powerful opioid, according to an attorney for Minnesota's Carver County who made the announcement. -
The hip-hop mogul announced he would step down from leadership roles at his companies after an allegation of sexual assault was directed at him by the writer Jenny Lumet. -
Hart, who wrote songs like "Turn on the News" for the influential Minneapolis band and went on to become a fixture of the city after the band's dissolution, battled cancer publicly for many years. -
Scooter Braun, organizer of the One Love Manchester concert, is working with rapper Bun B on a Sept. 12 telethon for those affected by Harvey. As well, Beyonce and Oprah are lending their support. -
Berry was central to the development of rock 'n' roll, with indelible hits like "Maybelline," "Roll Over Beethoven," "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B. Goode." -
During his 72-year career, Cotton became one of the greatest and most respected bluesmen of the latter 20th century. -
As the face of Austin's music office prepares to depart, the city's problems and successes may offer a lesson for the world at large about globalization and technology.
