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CNN sparked outrage after it aired a two-hour documentary about the late singer Luther Vandross instead of offering continuing coverage of the aftermath of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans that took place hours earlier. “Biggest act of terrorism on US soil in almost a decade and @CNN in primetime is airing a 2 hour documentary on Luther Vandross,” Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerard Baker wrote on his X social media account. Baker added three clown emojis to emphasize the point. Tom Sileo, an author and former copy editor at CNN, said the decision by his former...

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. -- From a Picasso charcoal drawing to diamond watches, mink coats and crystal vases, Luther Vandross lived large. Fans of the legendary singer, who died in 2005 at 54, will have a chance to bid on more than 1,000 items that offer a glimpse into his superstar existence. On Dec. 5-6, his estate will auction just about everything: his handwritten lyrics to "Love Forgot"; the army green thermoses from which he sipped hot tea during his concerts; designer loafers and boots; Lalique crystal vases, glasses and doorknobs. The items come from his former homes in Beverly Hills,...

R&B Crooner Luther Vandross Dies at 54 AP NEW YORK - Grammy award winner Luther Vandross, whose deep, lush voice on such hits as "Here and Now" and "Any Love" sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide, died Friday. He was 54. Vandross died at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J., said hospital spokesman Rob Cavanaugh. He did not release the cause of death but said in a statement that Vandross "never really recovered from" a stroke two years ago.

<p>Just announced on FOX, he has been in there for a while-no word if his singing career is finished.</p>