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Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2012.
Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2012.
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys musical genius dies at 82

The statement on Instagram did not give a cause. Wilson was placed under a legal conservatorship last year due to a "major neurocognitive disorder."

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'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation

Prince Harry has said he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.

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Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight

Monday's mission is the first all-female space crew since Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo flight in 1963.

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Tributes paid after death of Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr

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2020 list of UK's richest shows first fall in wealth in decade

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Prince William and Prince Harry unite for award named after their mother

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What Madonna revealed in her 'quarantine diary'

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Mary-Kate Olsen seeks divorce from husband of five years: Reports

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Japanese author Murakami to DJ 'Stay Home' radio special as virus shutdown continues

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Lori Loughlin, other parents lose bid to dismiss US college scam charges

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Indonesian engineer living in New Jersey produces, donates 3D-printed face shields

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Britain's Prince Andrew facing lawsuit over Swiss chalet

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UK royal Archie celebrates first birthday with story from mum Meghan

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Welcome baby X Æ A-12: Musk and Grimes do it their way

Fans hoping for clarity and perhaps some pronunciation tips were left floundering Wednesday after Elon Musk's girlfriend, the musician Grimes, explained their newborn son's name -- X Æ A-12.

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Obamas, Lady Gaga, LeBron James join forces for US virtual graduations

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Welcoming new baby, Elon Musk and Grimes back gender-neutral parenting

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Farewell, Godfather of Broken Hearts

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Elon Musk and girlfriend welcome first child together

Elon Musk's girlfriend has given birth to the couple's first child together, the outspoken Tesla chief announced Monday.

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UK royal Kate calls midwives and parents to highlight mental health issues

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