Headlines

Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dies at 77

Fred Smith, bass player for the influential proto-punk band Television, died Thursday. He was 77. The band confirmed his death on its Instagram. Smith started out playing with Angel and the Snake, which then became Blondie. In 1975 he left Blondie to replace Richard Hell in

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Will Be Available to Stream on HBO Max

Emmy-winning comedy “Schitt’s Creek” will be available to stream in its entirety on HBO Max starting Saturday, Feb. 7. With the addition comes a newly launched “Schitt’s Creek” playlist via the in-app “channels” feature, offering subscribers a seamless and continuous on-demand

DJ Young Slade, Lil Jon’s Son, Dies at 27

Nathan Smith — aka DJ Young Slade, rapper Lil Jon’s son — was found dead near his Georgia home after he was reported missing earlier this week. No cause of death was announced; he was 27. Lil Jon (Jonathan Smith) confirmed the death in a statement to Variety: “I am extremely