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Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.
February 27, 2026Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.
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Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Updated on: February 27, 2026 / 7:34 PM EST / CBS/AP Neil Sedaka, the prominent singer-songwriter whose string of hits in the 1960s and '70s included "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up
Neil Sedaka, songwriter and hitmaker over multiple generations, dies at 86
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Neil Sedaka, an irrepressible songsmith who parlayed his compositional skills into pop stardom during the height
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history after their slow-burning collaboration, Rein Me In, finally made it to number one after 35 weeks The song - Fender's first ever chart-topping sin