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Jiggly Caliente, a drag performer who appeared on two seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died early Sunday morning of complications from an infection. She was 44.

The family of Caliente – whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo – confirmed her death on Instagram.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends,” the family wrote in a statement.

“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.”

“Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the...

Less than a week before his untimely death, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington joined the band for a filming of an episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series. But whether the episode ever sees the light of day will be “completely” up to Bennington’s family.

On Tuesday, Late Late Show host and Carpool Karaoke executive producer James Corden told the Associated Press that Bennington’s family will be consulted about the episode’s future.

“We will approach it in whichever manner his family or the people that were involved in that episode, however they would like it to be handled,...

Days after his funeral was held in Rancho Paolo Verdes, California, fans are continuing to pay tribute to Chester Bennington in creative and artistic ways.

One of the latest memorials to receive attention was a 20-foot mural painted on the back of a newly opened pizzeria in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

It took local muralist Jonas Never, 35, just two days to create the mural with spray cans and house paint, the artist told Variety.

“I used to take the pitching mound to the sound of ‘One Step Closer,’ ” said the former baseball player-turned-artist, who worked with artists Kryst and Kub to complete the piece.

The tributes for Chester Bennington continue to pour in after his death, and on Tuesday, Chris Martin honored the late Linkin Park frontman with a moving cover of the band’s Grammy-winning song “Crawling.”

His rendition was performed live to a packed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — all who had gathered to see Coldplay’s latest stop on their A Head Full of Dreams tour.

“From time to time we like to do a cover song. We’re gonna do one right now,” Martin told the crowd as he sat behind a piano, EW reported. “I hope it’s okay.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was laid to rest on Saturday in Rancho Paolo Verdes, California.

Over 200 of Bennington’s close friends and family gathered for a private funeral near the late singer’s home, TMZ reported.

All guests were provided with a yellow wristband and a pass with Bennington’s picture on it — similar to the type of admission items VIP fans would receive at a concert.

Austin Carlile — the former lead singer of the band Of Mice and Men — posted a picture of the passes on Instagram. In the photo, the back of the guest pass has an...

Linkin Park bassist Dave Phoenix Farrell posted a touching message on Twitter in honor of Chester Bennington — the Linkin Park lead singer who was found dead in his Palos Verdes Estates home on July 20.

“It goes without saying, this last week has been extremely difficult. The outpouring of love and kindness I’ve received from friends and from all over the world has been incredible,” wrote Farrell in a series of tweets.

“I wish I could personally thank every one of you for your love and support,” he continued. “A huge part of Chester’s legacy will be the memories...

Chester Bennington‘s longtime bandmates are sharing their grief and heartache in a letter to the singer, who died by hanging in Los Angeles last Thursday.

In the first public statement since their frontman’s death, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn and Rob Bourdon, write that their “hearts are broken” and say Bennington’s “absence leaves a void that can never be filled.” The group also touches on the rocker’s struggle with depression, acknowledging that “the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal … After all, it was...

Linkin Park has canceled the rest of its One More Light North American tour.

The news comes a day after frontman Chester Bennington was found dead at the age of 41 in Los Angeles.

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"We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington. The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been canceled and refunds are available at point of purchase. Our thoughts go out to all those affected," said Live Nation in a statement to Et.

On Friday, it was revealed that the singer's death was reported as a suicide by hanging. The final cause of death is pending following an autopsy. Et learned that there was no evidence of drugs at the scene, but there was a partially emptied bottle of alcohol in the room where his body was found.

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Linkin Park is grieving the loss of one of their own. Shortly after the Los Angeles County coroner confirmed the death of Chester Bennington, several band members spoke out on social media expressing their emotions. "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one," Mike Shinoda wrote on Twitter. Dave Phoenix Farrell simply wrote, "Heartbroken."  The band's Twitter account would later post a powerful photo of Chester performing in front of a sold-out crowd.  According to TMZ, who first broke the news, Chester's body was found in a private home in the upscale Palos Verdes neighborhood of Los...

Joe Hahn 'likes to go for something big,' bassist Phoenix Farrell says of LP DJ's vision for new clip.

By James Montgomery

Linkin Park on the set of their music video for "The Catalyst"

Photo: Warner Bros.

Linkin Park have spent much of the past year touting the overall insanity of their upcoming A Thousand Suns album (it's a "grandiose insanity," in case you were wondering), and that idea certainly carries over into the first single, an aching slice of synth doomery titled "The Catalyst." It seems that, every step of the way, the band is trying very hard to move beyond their nu-metal roots.

So it should come as no surprise, too, that the video for "The Catalyst" is a far different animal.

"[Linkin Park DJ] Joe [Hahn] directed it, and Joe likes to create things visually, likes to go for something big," LP bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell told MTV News. "So...

'We wanted a track that represented where the album was going to be and how it was going to work,' says bassist Phoenix Farrell.

By James Montgomery

Linkin Park

Photo: Warner Bros.

Last week, gamers everywhere thrilled to the new trailer for the upcoming "Medal of Honor," which was directed by Linkin Park's Joseph Hahn and features the band's brand-new single, "The Catalyst."

And while the trailer no doubt had "Moh" fanatics going crazy, it may have left LP fans feeling a bit confused. Because "The Catalyst" is undoubtedly unlike any song the band has ever released. A moody, synth-heavy, decidedly doomy rumination on the broken times in which we live, it seems to back up the group's claims that their new album, A Thousand Suns, will be a drastic departure from anything they've done in the past.

And that, according to LP bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, was precisely the point.

Welcome to another lovely edition of Stephenie Saturday! Weve got another great installment of Stephenies Playlist coming your way and this week were highlighting another awesome song for you straight from Stephenie Meyers Twilight book playlist. For this weeks playlist highlight Ta Staffer Rebecca brings us a video for the song With You Reanimation Edition by Linkin Park fun sidenote this is Linkin Parks second song off of Stephenies playlist!. In addition to the video Rebecca gives us a little background information on the band their music and how exactly they fits into the Twilight universe. As always with Stephenie Saturday Rebecca has added some questions for consideration for you to think about and respond to.With You Linkin ParkQuestions Where do you think this song fits into Twilight? Are you a fan of Linkin Park? If so were you a fan before Stephenie included them on her playlist for...

Happy Stephenie Saturday! Were back again this week with another edition of Stephenies Playlist and weve got an awesome song for you straight from Stephenie Meyers Twilight playlist. For this weeks playlist highlight Ta Staffer Rebecca brings us a video for the song By Myself by Linkin Park. In addition to the video Rebecca gives us a little background information on the band their music and how exactly they fit into the Twilight universe. As always with Stephenie Saturday weve added some questions for consideration for you to think about and respond to.By Myself Linkin ParkQuestions Where do you think this song fits into Twilight? Are you a fan of Linkin Park? If so were you a fan before Stephenie included them on her playlist for Twilight or did you become one after? Why do you think Stephenie included By Myself on her playlist? Whats your favourite Linkin Park song?...