RIP Neil Sedaka: Swept away by The Beatles but saved by Elton John, he was a songwriter who knew the way to women's hearts

Neil Sedaka wasn't just a pop star. He was also a songwriter's songwriter, a beacon for younger artists at a time when ...

Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs (20th Anniversary Edition)

A 20th-anniversary reissue honors the years-long process of creating the quirky, masterful record and finds new freedom in ...
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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock 'n' roll, leading to a ...

Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.

Neil Sedaka, ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the pop singer‑songwriter who scored major hits in the early rock era and again in the 1970s, died at 86.

Kate Hudson on regret, rom-coms and finding a role that hits all the notes

Hudson always wanted to sing, but feared it would derail her acting career. Now she's up for an Oscar for her portrayal of a hairdresser who performs in a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue.

Once a month at this KC diner, soul food meets live soul music for ‘a good time’

Denise “Ms. Niecie” Ward performs old-school hits during “Dinner & A Show” at Niecie's Restaurant on the First Friday of every month at her soul food restaurant. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com ...