Today's top music news stories include Eddie Vedder's spontaneous generosity, the latest details on George Michael's death, and further explanation for why so few musicians are planning to perform at next month's presidential inauguration.

Carrie Fisher, an actor and writer best-known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' movies, has died at age 60.

New Year’s Eve is only a few days away, but with the overload of celebrity deaths, tumultuous political climate, and the recent holidays, many have already started reflecting on the last year. If your 2016 needed more dancing, celebration, and art from incredible women — and whose didn’t? — it’s not too late to end…

George Michael, one of the most iconic sex symbols of the 1980s and 90s, passed away Sunday at age 53. So for today's Coffee Break, what musicians and songs do you want to hear that ooze sexuality?

Today in Music History: the Faces called it quits, The Supremes had their 12th No. 1 hit, Morrissey wrote a music review, and The Animals played their first radio broadcast.

Musicians around the world are remembering the late George Michael as a trailblazing pop star.

Amber Coffman's name and voice are probably most familiar from her work with Dirty Projectors, but she takes a step into the spotlight with an announced new solo record, 'City of No Reply', due in 2017. The first taste of her solo material is the striking new single. 'All to Myself,' which is Mac Wilson's DJ Pick of the Week.

Neil Young's 37th solo album (and his second of 2016) displays the hardworking singer-songwriter in his signature restless, angry, profound, busy and brilliant fashion. 'Peace Trail' finds Neil Young searching for whatever's next on his long journey from the '60s to forever.

We've gone to great lengths to cover the big music stories of the year, but what about the music stories that have flown under the radar?

The British pop singer, who achieved fame as half of the duo Wham! before a breakout solo career, was 53.