Solomon Burke Dead, Dies at Age 70

Solomon Burke dead, dies at age 70. Solomon Burke, soul singer, died at age 70. Burke was a Rock and Roll hall of fame inductee and was the singer of the 1964 hit "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love." He also sang the song "Cry to Me" to which Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze danced in "Dirty Dancing."

Solomon Burke was scheduled to perform in the Netherlands this week, and that is where he passed on. He was a frontrunner in soul music and a very talented musician whose works were recorded by the likes of the Rolling Stones.

Burke influenced Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and other well-known and respected artists. He accepted with frustration that he didn't reach the same fame as some of those that he influenced greatly.

Burke died on a plane of natural causes. He was traveling to perform at a sold out show in Amsterdam. Solomon Burke dead, dies at age 70.

Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent Dating?

Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent dating? E!’s Chelsea Lately host Chelsea Handler and Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent were photographed smooching while in New Orleans. TV’s funniest talk show host and the multi-talented rapper-turned-movie executive are now rumored to be together.

A source has told the media that the couple are together, but 50 cent’s “peeps” aren’t confirming or denying anything. Chelsea’s reps said that she saves all her comments for the show.

The last time 50 dated anyone famous was Vivica Fox circa 2003. Chelsea Handler dated an Animal Planet star, and most recently was in the viral news for a sex tape video clip that surfaced. The video was a farse that she used to get her footing in Hollywood.

What do you think? Do you think that Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent are dating?