Cissy Houston, Grammy winner and mother to Whitney Houston, dies at 91. Along with being the mother of the iconic Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston earned some of music's highest accolades in her more than 7 decades in the industry. She took home two Grammys for Best Traditional Gospel Album in 1997 and 1999 for records Face to Face and He Leadeth Me respectively, recorded more than 600 songs, and worked with legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, Bette Midler, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and many more. The gospel singer reportedly passed away on Monday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease just one week after her 91st birthday. Coldplay announces 2025 North American tour dates. The rock band is set to depart on their upcoming world tour at the end of this month, kicking it off at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on October 30. The band will make stops across Australia, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Seoul before returning to the U.S. and Canada. The North American tour dates were announced via social media, revealing stops in California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Florida, as well as Toronto, ON. Fans can sign up for ticket presale now on the band's website. National Hero Day is celebrated. October 8 is National Hero Day. While the word hero might ignite thoughts of comic book and film characters, today we recognize the local heroes who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. The word hero can be defined as someone who is recognized for their nobility and strength. First responders, military members, doctors, and nurses are all examples of real life heroes. However, in our lives, we may have our own personal heroes as well. Whether they are a teacher, a parent, a sibling, or a mentor, take a moment today to do something special for the ones you admire and recognize as a hero in your life. In today's birthday news: Actor Chevy Chase turns 81, actress Sigourney Weaver 75, actor Matt Damon 54, TV host/rapper Nick Cannon 44, singer Bruno Mars 39, actor Angus T. Jones 31, actress Bella Thorne 27, guitarist Johnny Ramone would be 76.