Randy Parton, the country singer and Dolly Parton's younger brother, has died after a battle with cancer
His sister announced his death on Thursday in a post on her Facebook page.
Music
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra launches musician relief fund
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is creating a fund to help support its artists who are struggling during the pandemic.
Trump grants clemency to rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black in final flurry of presidential power
The White House announced early Wednesday that President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to rapper Lil Wayne and a commutation to rapper Kodak Black, two of the raft of pardons and commutations on his final day in office.
3 Things to Watch: 'WandaVision,' 'Outside the Wire,' and 'One Night in Miami'
Wil Loper recommends three things to watch this weekend: "WandaVision" on Disney+, "Outside the Wire" on Netflix and "One Night in Miami" on…
Lil Wayne drops new song for Packers ahead of playoff run
Rapper Lil Wayne has released a new anthem for the Packers.
Verona Quartet to perform for Wisconsin Union Theater guests
The Verona Quartet will perform for guests at the Wisconsin Union Theater later this month as part of the theater's concert series.
Lady Gaga to sing anthem, J-Lo to perform at inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Backstage with Bruno: Harmonious Wail presents virtual concert series
This week on Backstage with Bruno, Michael Bruno goes behind the screens with Harmonious Wail and their Friday night "Quarantinis."
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West discussing divorce
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are figuring out their future and whether they are going to stay married, according to two sources close to Kardashian West who spoke to CNN.
Dr. Dre says he's hospitalized but 'doing great'
The 55-year-old music executive, whose given name is Andre Young, did not share why he was hospitalized.
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of Gerry and the Pacemakers, dies at 78
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British rock band Gerry and the Pacemakers, has died of a heart infection at 78, his friend and radio broadcaster Pete Price announced Sunday. "It's with a very heavy heart after speaking to…
3 Things to Watch: 'Best Leftovers Ever!,' 'Honest Thief' and 'The High Note'
Wil Loper recommends three things to watch this weekend: "Best Leftovers Ever!" on Netflix, "Honest Thief" to rent or buy digitally or on…
2020 pop culture moments you may have forgotten
A great deal has happened since then, so let's take a refresher on some notable and sometimes more interesting moments in pop culture in 2020:
How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House
Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic.
Sounds of the Season: 'Oh Holy Night'
On this installment of Sounds of the Season, Jared Stellmacher, director of worship and music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona, plays "Oh Holy Night."
Sounds of the Season: 'Ring Christmas Bells'
On this installment of Sounds of the Season, Jared Stellmacher, director of worship and music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona, plays “Ring Christmas Bells.”
Sounds of the Season: 'We Three Kings'
On this installment of Sounds of the Season, Jared Stellmacher, director of worship and music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona, plays "We Three Kings."
Morning Notes: Waylan St. Palan and the Magic Elves
“This year would have been out 20 year anniversary so to not have a show is kind of a bummer,” says Nate Palan on a zoom interview while quarantining…
3 Things to Watch: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Tenet,' and 'Home Alone'
Wil Loper recommends three things to watch this weekend: "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" on Netflix, "Tenet" on home video, "Home Alone."
School choir gets creative for Christmas tradition
2020 has presented challenges for everyone. For musicians and singers, they’ve had to find new ways to practice and perform. The youth choir at Our Lady Queen of Peace School had been practicing outdoors six feet apart until the weather was too cold. Now for Christmas, photojournalist Brian Mesmer shows us how the choir is sharing their musical talents virtually.
Holiday performances on Live at Four start with 'Sleigh Bells'
For the last few years News 3 Now has shared a special Christmas piano performance from musicians at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Tune in all next week for songs performed by Jared Stellmacher, director of worship and music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona.
Taylor Swift dropping surprise album
The singer announced Thursday that she was dropping her ninth studio album.
What's next for the Madison Symphony Orchestra
Despite cancelling all previously scheduled concerts and events through May 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Madison Symphony Orchestra is still finding ways to give back to the community and make music.
3 Things to Watch: 'Godmothered,' 'Sound of Metal,' and 'The Great British Baking Show: Holidays'
Wil Loper recommends three things to watch this weekend: "Godmothered" on Disney+, "Sound of Metal" on Amazon Prime and the third…
