The death of Nelson, who coined the term “Funkadelic,” was announced on the Facebook page of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. “We have now received official confirmation,” the post stated.

George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. By Clay Risen Billy Bass ...

This photo provided by the Detroit Opera shows conductor Ray Chew with The Detroit Opera Orchestra during rehearsal on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Austin T. Richey/Detroit Opera via AP) DETROIT (AP) — ...

DETROIT (AP) — “I was strung out on Bach, and Beethoven was my thing. I dug jazz, I dug rock, anything with a swing” — or so goes Funkadelic's 1978 groove “Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!).” Now ...

Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, though he will travel with the Trail Blazers for their upcoming three-game road trip, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland ...

The Denver Nuggets face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Here's the injury report. INJURY REPORT Denver: Tamar Bates — OUT (Left Foot Surgery) Christian Braun — OUT (Left Ankle Sprain) Aaron Gordon ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The football season might have officially come to a close in the Coastal Bend, but it's time to hand out some hardware. The staff of the Friday Night Sports Blitz has voted on ...