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Fashion designer Valentino (born Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani) is 93. Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is 92. Singer Eric Burdon (The Animals, War) is 84.

1812: Prime Minister Spencer Percival is assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons. On the same day, the waltz is introduced into English ballrooms. Some observers consider ...

Fishbone bassist Norwood Fisher introduced a funk tribute to Black Sabbath to the sea of late-night Jazz Fest superjams.

Drummer Nate Smith teamed up with CARRTOONS, Kiefer, and Eric Gales in New Orleans as part of L4LM's 'Fest by Nite' series ...

Dear Eric: I recently took a vacation with my mother-in-law, and we had a miserable time. It’s causing a rift in our relationship. Related Articles Asking Eric: He’s using our mom as a ...

Dear Eric: I had a relationship with a man for eight years, during a turbulent time in my life. We broke up five years ago. He has cut all contact with me. However, he still talks to my mother.

Dear Eric: I am the oldest of three siblings, all in our 50s. I am very close to my middle brother. Both of us have spouses and young adult children. Related Articles Asking Eric: My mother has an ...

Dear Eric: I’m part of a group that meets up on a regular basis to engage in a hobby. These gatherings have been a great refuge for me. We have enjoyable, interesting conversations and a great ...

DEAR ERIC: I had a relationship with a man for eight years, during a turbulent time in my life. We broke up five years ago. He has cut all contact with me. However, he still talks to my mother.

Dear Eric: My wife’s brother and his wife recently left on a six-week overseas trip, leaving their 14-year-old son at home with his grandfather, who speaks very little English. They didn’t ...

Dear Eric: I grew up with family members who made it their mission to tell everybody else how to live their life. Because of this contempt for people who have that insatiable need to control ...