Al Jarreau dies at 76

Al Jarreau dies at 76

LOS ANGELES

Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau, who transcended genres over a 50-year career, died at a Los Angeles hospital Sunday, just days after announcing his retirement from touring because of exhaustion, his manager Joe Gordon confirmed.

His official Twitter account says he died surrounded by his wife, son and a few other family members and friends. He was 76.

Jarreau was hospitalized earlier in the week and was said to have been improving slowly. The cause of his death was not revealed.

The Milwaukee native won seven Grammys. His biggest single was 1981’s “We’re in This Love Together” from the album “Breakin’ Away.” Jarreau was a vocalist on the all-star 1985 track, “We Are the World,” and sang the theme to TV’s “Moonlighting.”

‘LEGO Batman’ takes top spot at box office

LOS ANGELES

Moviegoers could choose violence, sex or family-friendly fare this weekend with three diverse new offerings that all drew healthy numbers at the box office.

“The LEGO Batman Movie” took the top spot with $55.6 million, dominating “Fifty Shades Darker,” which attracted $46.8 million for second place, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The other R-rated sequel in theaters, “John Wick: Chapter 2” took third place with $30 million. Rounding out the top five were “Split,” $9.3 million, fourth; and “Hidden Figures,” $8 million, fifth place.

Associated Press