Dr. Dre’s son dies at 20

Dr. Dre’s son dies at 20

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Dre’s 20-year-old son has died, the rapper’s publicist said Tuesday.

“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr.,” publicist Lori Earl said in a statement.

Young Jr., who was named after his father, was found dead Saturday by his mother at their home in suburban Woodland Hills, county coroner’s Lt. John Kades said. An autopsy was performed Monday, but the cause of death wasn’t likely to be determined for eight weeks while toxicology tests are done, Kades said.

Kenny Rogers believes best is yet to come

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Rogers is proud of his 50-year career, but he can’t help but hope that the best is yet to come.

“For me, the whole goal is to stay relevant as long as I can,” said Rogers, whose career retrospective, “Kenny Rogers: 50 Years,” came out Tuesday exclusively through Cracker Barrel restaurants.

While the 12-track CD includes hits such as “Lucille” and “The Gambler,” it also features three new songs.

“It’s one thing to still be doing it, but to still have your records played on the radio and to have contemporary success, that’s what’s exciting,” he said Tuesday.

Rogers, 70, became a superstar in the 1970s and ’80s. His career cooled in the ’90s, but he continues to have hits. His 2006 album, “Water Bridges,” charted three songs, including the No. 14 “I Can’t Unlove You.”

He’s now working on material for a new album.

“Radio has said to me in so many words: If you do great work, we’ll play it. But if it’s average, you’ll have to stand in line,” he said.

Today’s birthdays

Musician Daryl Dragon of the Captain and Tennille is 66. Actress Tuesday Weld is 65. Guitarist Jeff Cook of Alabama is 59. Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) is 56. Guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush is 55. Bassist Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols is 52. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams is 46. Actress Chandra Wilson (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 39. Bassist Tony Kanal of No Doubt is 38. Actress Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”) is 32. Singer Mario is 22.