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BROOK BENTON’S HOUSE ROBBED WHILE SINGER TOURS
Singer Brook Benton was relieved of numerous valuable items today (May 14, 1961), when his house on Long Island was robbed. Brook Benton had taken up residence in the St.…
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DIONNE WARWICK BUSTED WITH WEED AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Dionne Warwick was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana today (May 12, 2002). The singer, known for hits like "Walk On By," "I Say a Little Prayer," and others,…
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MICHAEL JACKSON GIVES HIS MOTHER A ROLLS-ROYCE FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Pop singer Michael Jackson celebrated Mother's Day with his mom Katherine, by giving her a new shiny red Rolls-Royce today (May 12, 1984.) Michael Jackson was celebrating Mother's Day, as…
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ARETHA FRANKLIN LAUNCHES FIRST TOUR OF EUROPE; RECORDS LIVE ALBUM
Aretha Franklin launched her first tour of Europe today (May 7, 1968), with a concert in Paris, France. Aretha was fresh off success of her albums I Never Loved a…
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WILSON PICKETT DRIVES CAR OVER MAYOR’S LAWN; THREATENS TO KILL POLITICIAN
Soul singer Wilson Pickett was arrested today (May 7, 1991), for threatening the mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, while driving across the politician's front lawn. The incident took place just…