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Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.
William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

NEW YORK — Longtime broadcast news executive William J.
Review: Elliot Ackerman’s latest is a tense tale from Turkey

Review: Elliot Ackerman’s latest is a tense tale from Turkey

“Red Dress in Black & White,” by Elliot Ackerman (Alfred A. Knopf) If you know your Bosphorus from phosphorus and Gezi Park means something to you, you’ll probably love Elliot Ackerman’s new novel.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6: May 31: Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 90. Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is 82. Keyboardist Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornadoes and the Sir Douglas Quintet is 80.
'The National' wins four trophies on first night of Canadian Screen Awards

'The National' wins four trophies on first night of Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — CBC's flagship newscast "The National" and the documentary "The Accountant of Auschwitz" were the big winners on the first night of virtual presentations from the Canadian Screen Awards on Monday.
Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.

PGA, NFL stars attract nearly 6 million viewers in TV match

ATLANTA — Two of the biggest names from the PGA Tour and the NFL proved to be must-see TV. Turner Sports said the Sunday telecast of “The Match: Champions for Charity" attracted an average of 5.8 million viewers across four of its networks.

PGA, NFL stars attract nearly 6 million viewers in TV match

ATLANTA — Two of the biggest names from the PGA Tour and the NFL proved to be must-see TV. Turner Sports said the Sunday telecast of “The Match: Champions for Charity" attracted an average of 5.8 million viewers across four of its networks.
Sinclair records new version of unreleased Tragically Hip track 'Get Back Again'

Sinclair records new version of unreleased Tragically Hip track 'Get Back Again'

When Gord Sinclair got together last fall with the musicians featured on his solo album, they decided to turn back the clock to a time when the bassist was first starting out with the Tragically Hip.
Brian May reveals recent heart attack, says he's good now

Brian May reveals recent heart attack, says he's good now

LONDON — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.
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