Courtney E. Smith

When Cher Called David Letterman an ‘A—hole’ on National TV
Singer had rejected the host's show for four years before finally agreeing to come on.

25 Years Ago: Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan Briefly Dies
Singer "flatlined for a couple of minutes" before paramedics brought him back to life.

Prince’s Long Goodbye: What We Learned After His Death
The specter of death was following Prince around well before he died on April 21, 2016.

5 Years Ago: Prince’s Final Flight Makes an Emergency Landing
Singer was 45,000 feet in the air when he suddenly needed life saving medical attention.

50 Years Ago: Carole King Releases Breakup Song ‘It’s Too Late’
Moody breakup track became fan favorite on singer-songwriter's landmark second LP, 'Tapestry.'