Irene Cara: Last News

Award winning singer Irene Cara has passed away aged 63 at her Florida home, her publicist has confirmed.

The Voice viewers were left stunned on Saturday night when a huge popstar from the 1990s auditioned for the show – but failed to get any of the mentors to turn for her. Mariama Goodman, 44, found fame as one third of the girl group Honeyz in 1999 when she replaced founding member Heavenli Abdi. During her time in the band, Honeyz racked up three Top 10 hit singles – Love of a Lifetime, Never Let You Down and Won't Take It Lying Down.Their debut album Wonder No.

Lavender Darcangelo is taking “America’s Got Talent” by storm.

 just keeps getting better by the week! The show returned on Tuesday for the sixth night of the audition rounds and introduced fans to a whole new slew of impressive performers and mind-blowing entertainers.The show's stalwart stars -- including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews -- returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as another group of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.Simon's voice was back and rested, for the most part, during this new night of auditions, and he came prepared to share a surprising amount of praise for the latest batch of hopefuls.However, there was one inspiring performer that the show — as usual — saved for last. A stunningly talented young songstress named Lavender Darcangelo who is blind, autistic and full of lively energy.After winning over the judges before her performance with her beautiful spirit, she delivered a stunning rendition of Irene Cara's «Out Here on My Own» that wound up getting a standing ovation from everyone in the audience.«That was sensational. Honestly, sensational,» Simon marveled.

“Flashdance … What a Feeling” performed by the late Irene Cara.“People would come out of that movie and be leaping and dancing and laughing and, you know, their cares would have been taken away for a couple of hours,” said Durga McBroom, who played Heels, one of Alex’s stripper besties at the fictional Mawby’s Bar. “It’s just a real feel-good movie [that] makes no sense,” she continued.

Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” is breaking yet another record. The iconic song is the first reggaeton hit to be included in the prestigious National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” breaks 8 billion views on YouTube; here are all its recordsDaddy Yankee is officially retired! Invites Marc Anthony as a surprise guest for his last concertA post shared by Daddy Yankee (@daddyyankee)“Gasolina” is among 25 new songs added to the registry, including Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and Irene Cara’s “Flashdance.” It marks a significant moment for reggaeton, a genre that’s quickly become one of the most popular in the world.

Led Zeppelin’s classic-rock standard “Stairway To Heaven,” John Lennon’s peace anthem “Imagine,” Madonna’s 1984 breakthrough album Like A Virgin and John Denver’s signature tune “Take Me Home, Country Roads” are among the works added today to the U.S. National Recording Registry.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has issued its annual list of 25 recordings that will be added to the esteemed list, covering a range that runs a gamut from the very first time mariachi music was captured for posterity in the early 1900s to Daddy Yankee’s “Carolina” about a hundred years later. In-between are some curiosities and monster hits that the Library deems worthy of preservation for all time — although, in the case of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the prospect of it the recording falling into disrepair due to neglect will probably not be an issue any century soon. Among the enduring smashes from the second half of the 20th century that made the list: Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” John Lennon’s “Imagine,” Queen Latifah’s “All Hail the Queen,” Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s “Déjà Vu,” Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe,” Irene Cara’s “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and the Police’s “Synchronicity.”

Lenny Kravitz performed his song ‘Calling All Angels’ on piano for the 2023 Oscars In Memoriam tribute segment last night (March 12).The musician sang and played piano as the slideshow played out honouring those in the film industry who have died in the past year.‘Calling All Angels’ is taken from Kravitz’s 2004 album ‘Baptism’. Watch below.This year’s tribute honoured the late Olivia Newton-John, Vangelis, Jean-Luc Godard, James Caan, Ray Liotta, and Angelo Badalamenti.

2023 Oscars took time to share some love and respect for all of the beloved entertainment icons who died over the last year during the show's gala ceremony.John Travolta took to the stage at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, to introduce the emotional In Memoriam segment, featuring a performance from Lenny Kravitz.«In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love,» shared Travolta. «And since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community in this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we've lost, who dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera.»«Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us. They've touched our hearts, they've made us smile, and became dear friends,» he continued, as his voice cracked and tears welled up in his eyes, «who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.»Travolta's introduction paid special tribute to Olivia-Newton John, who sang «Hopelessly Devoted to You» in their 1978 musical, Travolta then introduced Lenny Kravitz, who sat at a piano and performed a moving rendition of his song, «Calling All Angels.»This year's In Memoriam honored a multitude of actors, actresses, filmmakers and entertainers who had won Oscars or were nominated during their illustrious careers, including three-time Oscar winning singer-songwriter/composer Burt Bacharach — who died on Feb. 8, 2023, at the age of 94 — as well as Oscar-winning singer Irene Cara, who died on Nov.

The Oscars’ annual In Memoriam segment on Sunday included a live performance of the song “Calling All Angels” by Lenny Kravitz.

A Pinellas County, Florida medical examiner’s report indicates that Fame star Irene Cara’s official cause of death was Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. In layperson’s terms, she had a hardening of the arteries and stress on her heart as a result of high blood pressure.

Academy Award-winning Flashdance...What a Feeling singer Irene Cara died as a result of hypertension and high cholesterol, TMZ reports.The acclaimed entertainer was found dead inside her Florida home on November 25, 2022, aged just 63 - with her passing confirmed by her publicist, Judith Moose. Irene's official cause of death is Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, and it was noted the late star was diabetic in documents from the medical examiner in Pinellas County and obtained by TMZ.   'It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,' Moose said in a statement. 'Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when the information is available.' The post came just after a death hoax about Cara, who starred in Fame and sang its theme, with many fans fearing the latest announcement may be part of another lie.   Tragedy: Academy Award-winning Flashdance...What a Feeling singer Irene Cara died as a result of hypertension and high cholesterol, TMZ reports (pictured 2007)'Sorry if this is true but I'm afraid after the hoax it's difficult to believe,' Twitter user Rachael L wrote in response to Moose.

Singer Irene Cara has died, aged 63. She was best known for singing the title songs to the movies ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’, and also played the lead role of Coco Hernandez in ‘Fame’.Her publicist, Judith Moose, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home.

Celebrity tributes poured in Saturday night for singer and actress Irene Cara, who was found dead in her Florida home at the age of just 63.Cara, who won an Oscar in 1984 for the theme song from Flashdance, received a particularly touching homage from the movie's star Jennifer Beals.Beals posted a throwback shot of herself standing arm in arm with Cara at the 1984 Academy Awards as the songstress triumphantly held up her trophy. 'Thank you brilliant Irene': Tributes poured in Saturday for Irene Cara, including from Jennifer Beals who starred in Flashdance, the theme song of which won Cara her OscarThe tributes poured in despite the fact many fans have refused to believe the news after a recent death hoax targeting the star.'Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent,' Beals wrote in the caption.

Irena Cara was considered a trailblazer in her career. Best known for her work in “Fame” and “Flashdance,” she was a veteran of Broadway, TV, music and film, and an inspiration to generations who saw a bit of themselves in her performances and aspired to greater things.

Irene Cara, the award-winning artist best known for singing the title tracks for the films Flashdance and Fame, has died. She was 63 years old.

Legendary actress and singer Irene Cara, best known for her performances in Fame and Flashdance, has died. She was 63.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton, 39, joked she was happy that she got to to flirt with professional dancer Cameron Lombard, 22, last Saturday as part of her Quickstep routine.

's season 7 competition, and we're already chopping contestants at a breakneck pace. Wednesday's new episode of Fox's hit reality singing competition series gave fans a surprising double elimination!The remaining members of the first batch of contestants — the only ones we've seen this season thus far — took the stage to sing their hearts out, before a painful double unmasking left only one singer standing.It all came down to Thingamabob, Cyclops and Firefly in Wednesday's epic showdown.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 7, Episode 3, of “The Masked Singer,” “The Double Unmasking — Round 1 Finals,” which aired March 23 on Fox.Nope, the unmasking we’re all dreading still didn’t happen in Week 3 of “The Masked Singer,” as two more celebrities exited the show in a double elimination. Exiting this week were “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0” star Jorge Reyes, who had performed as the Cyclops, and Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata, revealed as the Thingamabob.Reyes, as Cyclops (from “Team Bad”), ended his run after a stirring rendition of “Flashdance (What a Feeling),” by Irene Cara, while Mailata, as Thingamabob (from “Team Cuddly”), sang “Classic,” by MKTO. Neither were guessed by any of the show’s panelists.