Entertainment: Harry Belafonte, trailblazing 'Day-O' singer and activist, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte has died at 96. The "King of Calypso" became one of America's endearing and enduring civil-rights activists into his 10th decade.

Read in browser Read in browser Entertainment Tue Apr 25 2023 Harry Belafonte, trailblazing 'Day-O' singer and activist, dies at 96 Harry Belafonte has died at 96. The "King of Calypso" became one of America's endearing and enduring civil-rights activists into his 10th decade. READ MORE Advertisement Passages 2023: Harry Belafonte, Len Goodman, more stars we lost Celebrities we lost in 2023 include Harry Belafonte, Len Goodman, Todd Haimes, Moonbin, Otis Redding III, Al Jaffee and Julián Figueroa. READ MORE Harry Belafonte's life and career in photos Harry Belafonte, born March 1, 1927, died April 25, 2023. A look back at the "Calypso" star's career as a singer, actor and activist. READ MORE Prince William received 'large' settlement in phone hacking case, docs say Prince William quietly received "a very large sum of money" in a 2020 settlement from Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper for phone hacking. READ MORE Rapper Desiigner charged with indecent exposure on plane Authorities say Desiigner, real name Sidney Royel Selby III, masturbated on a flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis. He addressed the incident on Twitter. READ MORE John Mulaney is getting candid about his drug addiction. Why it matters. John Mulaney opens up in his new Netflix special about drug abuse, his intervention and rehab stay. His stories can help break stigma, experts say. READ MORE Ginnie Newhart, wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart, dead at 82 Ginnie Newhart, who was married to comedy legend Bob Newhart for six decades, died Sunday following a long illness. She was 82. READ MORE Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo transform into 'Wicked' characters: See the photos "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu shared a sneak peek at stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's transformation into their characters on Instagram Sunday. READ MORE John Mulaney details 'star-studded intervention' in 'Baby J' special "What are you going to cancel John Mulaney?" the standup asks in his Netflix special, "Baby J." "I'll kill him. I almost did." READ MORE 'The Voice': Which Team Kelly singer did Blake Shelton use last steal on? Before Rachel Christine could be eliminated on "The Voice" during the second round of the knockouts on Monday, Blake Shelton hit his steal button. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback