On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...

Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were three of the biggest names in Rock and Roll when they played at the Surf ...

Legendary soul man Sam Moore, whose distinctive tenor powered numerous R&B classics from the 1960s, has died. He was 89. According to a statement released by his representatives, Moore died Friday ...

British actress Joan Plowright died at the age of 95, her family confirmed in a statement on January 17. “She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades ...

David Lynch, the groundbreaking director of films and shows including "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," has died at the age of 78, his family announced Thursday. "It is with deep regret that we ...

Barbara DiPoli, 53, a US Army veteran and former member of the Kansas Air National Guard, was identified as the woman who died while on an Air France flight home after celebrating her retirement ...

If you walk into a typical Party City store today, you’ll find anything but a party atmosphere—and it’s easy to see why the retailer is going out of business. Recent visitors to the location ...

Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drug charges. The 46-year-old, who played the character Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap from ...

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drugs charges, having been accused of possession of cocaine and cannabis and driving while under the ...

Visionary film director David Lynch - behind hits such as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive - has died at the age of 78, his family has said. A post shared on the filmmaker's Facebook page reads ...