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Connie Francis, famed singer of the 50s and 60s, dies
The dark-haired singer was just 17 when she signed a contract with MGM Records following appearances on several TV variety ...
Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ became an unexpected TikTok hit — 63 years after its release
Connie Francis was a giant of 1950s and ’60s sugary-sweet pop, notching more than a dozen hits. In the months leading up to her death, announced Thursday, she experienced one more in “Pretty Little ...
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Connie Francis, 20th-century star turned TikTok sensation, recorded an album of Jewish songs in 1960
A new generation of music lovers got turned on to mid-century pop star Connie Francis’ oeuvre in recent months when her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok. Now, Francis’ death on ...
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University of Nebraska at Omaha announces chancellor's and dean's lists
More than 4,500 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the spring semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.