1. Etta James dies at 73
Legendary rhythm and blues singer Etta James, known for her signature hit "At Last," died on the morning of Friday, January 18th. The four-time Grammy award winner was battling leukemia. RIP to the legendary artist.
2. So Long to S.O.P.A.?
After many websites, bloggers, and social media users blocked themselves to protest the S.O.P.A. bill set to censor the internet and fight piracy in potentially harmful ways, the bill has been delayed. As many lawmakers, entertainers, and internet users alike heavily protested rejoicing at the possible abolishment of the bill, it has been shelved and could reemerge later this year.
3. Singers Brandy and Monica Re-unite
Fourteen years after "The Boy Is Mine" gained pop/r&b songstresses Brandy and Monica massive appeal and success, the two singers are set to reunite for a new single called "It All Belongs to Me." The single is set for release on February 6th.
4. ABBA with New Song in Nearly Two Decades
After nearly thirty years since they disbanded, Swedish pop band ABBA is set to reissue their 1981 album "The Visitors" with a new unreleased track called "From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel recorded around that time." This will be the band's most recently released material since their box set in 1994.
5. Adele "Sets Fire" to the Charts with third #1
Adele's critically acclaimed album "21" sits pretty at #1 for the 17th time. Concurrently Adele's third single "Set Fire to the Rain" bypassed Rihanna's smash "We Found Love" for the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100. Adele's other two singles have had long-lasting #1 streaks on the Hot 100 as well.
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