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The Cure guitarist and keyboardist dies, aged 65

Perry Bamonte, a backstage tech who became a full-time member of the seminal post-punk band for more than 35 years, died at home on Christmas Day, after a short illness.

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Jane’s Addiction and Perry Farrell Reach Settlement After Public Apology Over Onstage Fight

"Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together," the band wrote in a statement earlier this month

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BTS’ V Addresses Whether He’s a ‘Strong Person’ & Discusses Friendship With His ‘Beloved Members’

The K-pop artist is the latest cover star for Vogue Japan.

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Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

A former roadie, Mr. Bamonte joined the band in 1990. He played on five albums and in hundreds of shows and was “a vital part of the Cure story,” the band said.

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What’s Coming to Netflix in January 2026

Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a mix of new and returning titles set to hit the platform in January. The most highly anticipated title arriving this January is the fourth season of “Bridgerton,” which releases its first volume at the end of the month. The second part of Season 4 will arrive on F…

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Perry Bamonte, The Cure’s Guitarist & Keyboardist, Dead at 65 After ‘a Short Illness’

He "was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story," the band said in a statement.

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Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

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‘Stranger Things 5’: 13 Burning Questions Ahead of the Series Finale

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of “Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. In one week, we’ll have all the answers. But for now, we’ve got a lot of questions. During the Christmas Day release of Volume 2 of “Stranger Things 5,” many key plot points were fleshe…

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The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The band says Perry Bamonte passed away "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025

From Ace Frehley to D'Angelo, Ozzy Osbourne, Roberta Flack and beyond, Billboard remembers the artists who left us this year.

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Guaynaa’s Joyful Aguinaldo ‘Para el Año Nuevo’ & More Best New Music Latin

Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!

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2026 Grammy Nominees for Record & Song of the Year are Nearly Identical. How Unusual Is That?

It’s the first time in 11 years that there is just one difference in the lineups in the two categories.

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Gaten Matarazzo hoped Stranger Things fans would be conflicted about Dustin in Season 5

"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo opens up about Dustin's intense emotional arc and reconciliation with Steve in Season 5.

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How the ‘Demon Slayer’ Studio Broke Laws of Anime Physics to Bring ‘Infinity Castle’ Fights to Life

Ufotable digs into the technical and artistic magic that propelled the film's generational battle between Tanjiro and Akaza.

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The New ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes Chart a Propulsive Path to the Finale

Season five's second volume has some familiar padding, but it mostly satisfies as the Netflix show races toward its end.

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Mariah Carey Gets $92,000 Refund After Beating ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Lawsuit

The ruling comes during the hit song’s record-extending 21st week atop the Billboard Hot 100.

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The Truth About the ‘Stranger Things’ Upside Down Was in Place Back in Season 1

However, viewers were kept in the dark until season five's second batch of episodes, now streaming on Netflix.

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Tyler, The Creator Gets Back to the Bars With Surprise ‘Sag Harbor’ Freestyle on Christmas

The Grammy-winning rapper is ending the year in style.

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Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes

Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes

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Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist-Keyboardist for The Cure, Dead at 65

The veteran musician died after a short illness over Christmas.
Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist-Keyboardist for The Cure, Dead at 65
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