The Pointer Sisters formed in 1969 as a trio, and gained fame with their hit songs "I'm So Excited", "Slow Hand", "Neutron Dance" and "Jump (For My Love)". They won a Grammy in 1974 for their crossover hit "Fairytale", and were later inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. After the addition of the oldest sister, Ruth, in 1972, the group continued recording until 1993. Anita, the last surviving member, passed away surrounded by her family.
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Barbara Walters was a pioneering journalist and television personality, who rose to fame in the early 1960s as the “TODAY Girl” and was the first female anchor of a network news program. She was known for her hard-hitting questions and was the co-creator of the hit ABC daytime show “The View” and worked on the ABC news magazine show, “20/20,” for 25 years. She was an inspiration to many women in the media industry and passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara Walters, the iconic TV journalist, has died at the age of 93. She was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news broadcast, and was most known for her 25 year tenure as co-host of ABC's "20/20". She conducted the first interview with President George W. Bush after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and was the first American journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Barbara Walters was an icon and trailblazer who inspired many journalists to pursue a career in media. Former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell credited Walters with inspiring her to pursue a career in journalism, saying she was "forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship." Tributes have been pouring in from media personalities and journalists who have been inspired by her illustrious career.
Pope Benedict XVI, the first pope to voluntarily abdicate the papal reins in nearly 600 years, has passed away at the age of 93. He was born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in 1927 in Marktl, Germany and was a staunch advocate for conservative Roman Catholicism. His funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, in St. Peter's Square, with Pope Francis presiding over the mass.
Global leaders have paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Soccer stars from around the world have paid their respects to the late great Pelé, who passed away at the age of 80. He was born into poverty in Brazil and rose to fame, winning the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and setting up the Pelé Foundation in 2018. His death is mourned by soccer fans all over the world, and his legacy will live on for future generations.
Vivienne Westwood, the British fashion maverick and punk icon, has died at 81. Westwood, who was born in Derbyshire, England, was a key figure in…