(CNN) — Mac Miller, a rapper and producer who began his rise in the music industry in his late teens, has died, his family tells CNN.

He was 26.

“He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends, and fans,” his family wrote in a statement obtained by CNN through Miller’s publicist.

There were no details on the cause of his death.

The Los Angeles Police Department told CNN that officers responded to a call for a death investigation at the 11600 block of Valleycrest Road just before noon local time. The coroner’s office will handle the investigation, according to police.

Miller, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, started his journey in music as a teenager by putting out mixtapes in his native Pittsburgh. In 2012, his first album, “Blue Slide Park,” became the first independent debut album to hit the top of the Billboard chart in more than 16 years. Miller was 19.

He released his fifth studio album, “Swimming,” last month.

He was set to perform a series of concerts in support of the record starting in late October, with the opener scheduled to take place at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

“Mac was a hugely gifted and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and a sense of humor that touched everyone he met,” Tom Corson, co-chairman and COO of Warner Bros. Records, Miller’s label, said in a statement. “Mac’s death is a devastating loss and cuts short a life and a talent of huge potential, where the possibilities felt limitless. We join all of his fans across the globe in extending our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”

At times, Miller’s personal life attracted as much — if not more — attention than his professional accomplishments, particularly in the case of his relationship with singer Ariana Grande.

The pair dated for almost two years and recorded multiple songs together, including “My Favorite Part and “The Way.” Grande and Miller ended their relationship in May.

Shortly after their split, Grande started dating “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson. The couple got engaged weeks later.

In a statement about her breakup with Miller, Grande said there were times when the “toxic relationship” took its toll.

“Of course, I didn’t share about how hard or scary it was while it was happening but it was,” she wrote in May. “I will continue to pray from the bottom of my heart that he figures it all out.”

Miller has been open in the past about his battles with substance addiction.

He talked about his quest for sobriety in a 2016 Vogue profile, saying, “I’m just changing how I live life, my state of mind…When you first get sober you feel like a superhero. You feel real emotion because you’ve been suppressing it forever. It’s so much easier to navigate what’s important.”

Miller was arrested on DUI and hit-and-run charges in Los Angeles in May.

He was known for channeling his struggles into his music.

In a profile article published the day before his death by Vulture, Miller said, “I used to rap super openly about really dark sh– because that’s what I was experiencing at the time. That’s fine, that’s good, that’s life. It should be all the emotions.”

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    (CNN) — Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s feud has reached a fever pitch.

The rappers were seen leaving New York Fashion Week’s annual Harper’s Bazaar Icons party late Friday at the Plaza Hotel when a fight between the two stars broke out.

Some partygoers at the invite-only soiree captured the fight on camera and posted it to social media.

In the video, Cardi B is being restrained as Minaj exits the hotel.

Security alerted officers about a dispute between two people at the Plaza around 11 p.m. Friday, law enforcement sources said. Officers spoke to one of the guests involved, sources said, but the guest declined to make a complaint. No arrests were made.

It’s unclear what caused the quarrel to escalate, but Cardi B took to Instagram afterward and posted a profanity-filled video saying Minaj had criticized her parenting skills.

Cardi B gave birth to her first child, a daughter, in July.

Last year both artists were featured on the song “MotorSport” alongside Migos.

Minaj addressed their feud in a recent interview with Beats 1 Radio host Zane Lowe, saying, “I have never seen her show me any genuine love during an interview. I just see how many girls wish they had been on a song with Nicki Minaj.”

CNN has reached out to Cardi B’s and Minaj’s representatives for comment.

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    (CNN) — Many travelers hear the words “national park” and immediately imagine vast expanses of land with no people around for miles.

But there’s much more to America’s National Parks Service than destinations such as Joshua Tree and Yellowstone.

Quite a few of the country’s designated parks and historic sites are in urban sections of the USA, making them easy to fit into a city weekend break or to access without a car.

There’s even a clue in the logo of the NPS — it’s shaped like an arrowhead, which is intended to represent history.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, New York City

What better place to begin our tour of urban national parks than the home of the man who created the Parks Service as we know it?

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, America’s 26th president, was born in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan.

Although the house is on the same spot where Roosevelt grew up, it has been renovated and changed several times over the years.

Luckily, many original objects and pieces of furniture are still here thanks to the family’s preservation efforts, so it’s possible to walk from noisy Union Square to a home in 19th-century New York in about 10 minutes.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, 28 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003, +1 (212) 260-1616

Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts

Commonly referred to as the Boston Freedom Trail, this park is a collection of key historic sites throughout a whopping 47 acres of the city.

Some of the sites are among the most iconic in US history, including the Old North Church (where Paul Revere hung his lights to warn that the British were coming), Faneuil Hall, the Charlestown Navy Yard and the Bunker Hill monument.

You can visit the sites separately or as one walking tour, but a word of advice: If you’re looking for the Bunker Hill monument, don’t try going to Bunker Hill — the battle bearing its name was mostly fought on neighboring Breed’s Hill.

Boston National Historical Park, Building 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02109, +1 (617) 242-5601

Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis

Formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, this silver arch swoops over St. Louis’ skyline and is one of America’s most recognizable symbols.

The arch, designed by Eero Saarinen, pays tribute to the United States’ expansion westward.

But the days of clunky Lewis-and-Clark animatronics and enormous taxidermied bison are over.

A significant modernization of the park’s museum was completed and unveiled in summer 2018, with new interpretive exhibits including Native American perspectives and new pathways making it easier for visitors to access the park on foot or by bike.

Gateway Arch National Park, 11 N 4th St, St. Louis, MO 63102, +1 (314) 655-1600

The National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC

Welcome to “America’s front yard.”

The 146-acre expanse in the District of Columbia is home to some of the country’s most famous and important sites, from the White House to the Capitol.

You could easily spend a week straight just exploring the Mall, both indoors and out — favorites include the Lincoln and Washington memorials, the Smithsonian Museums (including the breathtaking National Museum of African American History and Culture) and the annual beauty of cherry blossom season.

The National Mall and Memorial Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, +1 (202) 426-6841

San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is home to the only tropical rainforest in the US National Parks system (that would be El Yunque), but you don’t even have to stray far from the hotels and nightclubs of Old San Juan to learn about history.

Built in the 1500s by the Spanish, the structures comprising the San Juan National Historic Site were part of a fortification for the island.

The best-known of the group is Castillo San Felipe del Morro, usually just called “El Morro.” The mix of architecture, history — it was the site of attacks by the English and Dutch, then used as a military base by the Americans in World Wars I and II — and beauty make it an exceptional place to visit.

San Juan National Historic Site, 501 Norzagaray Street, Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan, PR 00901, +1 (787) 729-6777

Independence National Park, Philadelphia

Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States, and Independence National Park is sometimes known as “America’s most historic square mile.”

Within that square mile is Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, as well as the famous Liberty Bell.

The fundamental principles of democracy pair nicely with an on-site tavern designed to look like a popular one where politicians such as John Adams hung out in the 18th century. We can’t promise the beer recipes are historically accurate, though.

Independence National Park, 143 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, +1 (215) 965-2305

World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Honolulu, Hawaii

December 7, 1941, was the day of the attack on the USS Arizona at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II.

Now, visitors travel by boat to the floating white memorial designed by Austria-born, Hawaii-based architect Alfred Preis, which is particularly symbolic since he was held as an “enemy combatant” by the US government because of his birth country.

The shape of the memorial is tall on the sides and lower through the middle to represent America’s highs before and after the war.

World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96818, +1 (808) 422-3399

Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City

The Statue of Liberty, full name “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” is arguably the most famous symbol of the United States.

She was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and gifted to the United States in 1886.

Now, travelers can visit Liberty Island to climb up to the top of the statue’s pedestal or her crown and be inspired by the words of the poet Emma Lazarus — “give us your poor, your weak, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” — on a tour led by a park ranger.

Statue of Liberty National Monument, Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, +1 (212) 363-3200

Alamo Mission, San Antonio

Originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo was one of a string of missions built by the Spanish to convert the locals to Catholicism.

However, it’s best known these days for being the site of a battle, where Texan soldiers — including the famous Davy Crockett — fought during the Mexican-American War.

Because of its historical and cultural significance, the Alamo and the surrounding missions are also a UNESCO World Heritage site — and they’re right in downtown San Antonio.

The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, +1 210-225-1391

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    (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Michael Jackson, pop music legend and Grammy award winner.

Personal:
Birth date: August 29, 1958

Death date: June 25, 2009

Birth place: Gary, Indiana

Birth name: Michael Joseph Jackson

Father: Joseph Jackson, crane operator/Jackson Five manager

Mother: Katherine (Scruse) Jackson

Marriages: Debbie Rowe (November 15, 1996-October 8, 1999, divorced); Lisa-Marie Presley (May 18, 1994-January 18, 1996, divorced)

Children: with an anonymous surrogate: Prince Michael II (aka Blanket), 2002; with Debbie Rowe: Paris, April 3, 1998; Prince Michael Joseph Jr., February 12, 1997

Other Facts:
Nicknamed “The King of Pop.”

Seventh of nine children.

Began performing at age 5 with four of his five brothers (Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie).

Winner of 13 Grammys and 23 American Music Awards.

His album, “Thriller,” is the worldwide best selling album of all time.

Timeline:
1968 – The Jackson Five is signed by Motown Records and the entire family moves from Gary, Indiana, to Los Angeles.

November 1969 – The Jackson Five’s first single, “I Want You Back,” is released.

1971 – “Got to Be There” is released as Michael Jackson’s first solo single.

1972 – “Ben” is Jackson’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100.

1975 – The group leaves Motown for Epic Records and changes its name to The Jacksons.

1978 – Jackson plays the Scarecrow in “The Wiz.” “Ease On Down the Road,” a duet with Diana Ross, is a hit single.

1979 – Debut solo album with Epic Records, “Off The Wall,” sells over 20 million copies and has four Top 10 singles. Released in August, the album is certified platinum in December.

December 1, 1982 – “Thriller” is released and is certified platinum the following January. It ultimately sells over 50 million copies worldwide and has seven Top 10 singles. That album and the song, “Billie Jean,” make him the first artist to have a number one pop single, pop album, R&B single and R&B album charts simultaneously.

1984 – Wins the Grammy Award for Best Video, Longform for “Making Michael Jackson’s Thriller.”

1985 – Co-writes and performs on “We Are The World,” to help raise money for African famine relief.

1987 – “Bad” is released in August and is certified 4x platinum in December. Its five number-one singles sets a record for a solo artist on one album.

November 1991 – Jackson’s 11-minute video for “Black or White” debuts during primetime on FOX, MTV and BET causing controversy.

February 1993 – In response to speculation about intentional bleaching, Jackson’s dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, releases a statement saying Jackson has a skin disease called vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go). Vitiligo causes a person to lose pigment in patches or all over the body, and affects 1 to 2% of the population.

August 1993 – A 13-year-old boy accuses Jackson of sexually molesting him repeatedly over a five-month period. The boy said that Jackson bathed with him, shared a bed with him, gave him gifts and trips, and fondled him.

1993 – Wins the Living Legend Award at the Grammys and the Humanitarian of the Year trophy at the Soul Train Awards.

September 22, 1994 – District attorneys for Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties announce they will not file criminal child molestation charges because the primary alleged victim decided not to testify.

1997 – The Jackson Five is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

March 19, 2001 – Jackson is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.

September 7 and 10, 2001 – Concert at Madison Square Garden, “Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years,” his first performance in the continental US since 1989.

June 13, 2002 – Jackson is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

November 2002 – Jackson is caught on video dangling his baby over a fourth story balcony in Berlin in front of hundreds of fans.

November 20, 2003 – Jackson is booked in Santa Barbara, California, on suspicion of child molestation. A source close to the family tells CNN that the accuser is a boy who at 12 years old participated in a documentary about Michael Jackson.

December 18, 2003 – Is formally charged with seven counts of child molestation.

June 16, 2004 – Jackson pays out approximately $25 million to settle civil suit by the 13-year-old boy who accused him of molesting him in 1993.

June 13, 2005 – Found not guilty.

March 16, 2006 – The state of California closes down Neverland Ranch and lays off most of the employees after learning about unpaid wages and lapsed workers’ compensation insurance.

October 2006 – Settles with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, receiving full custody of kids in exchange for an undisclosed lump sum, reported to be in the millions.

November 15, 2006 – Michael Jackson receives the Diamond Award at the World Music Awards in London. He also performs live for the first time since being acquitted of child molestation.

March 2008 – Auction of Neverland Ranch scheduled for March 19, 2008, is averted. Financing is worked out with the Fortress Investment Group for Jackson to retain ownership of the property.

November 2008 – Jackson, pressured by his financial problems, gives up sole ownership of Neverland Ranch. The property is now owned by Sycamore Valley Ranch Co. LLC, of which Jackson is a part owner.

February 2, 2009 – Is sued by John Landis over royalty rights to new Thriller Broadway production.

March 5, 2009 – Files a lawsuit against an auction house that is scheduled to sell thousands of Jackson’s personal items, including his trademark white glove, the gates to Neverland Ranch and numerous statues of children. The auction is scheduled for April 22-25 in Beverly Hills, California.

March 5, 2009 – Jackson announces his “This Is It” concert tour.

June 25, 2009 – Jackson is rushed by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital after going into cardiac arrest and is later pronounced dead.

August 3, 2009 – Jackson’s mother, Katherine, is awarded permanent custody of the singer’s three children.

August 28, 2009 – The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office rules that Jackson’s death was a homicide, caused by “acute propofol intoxication.”

September 3, 2009 – Jackson is buried at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California.

October 28, 2009 – Michael Jackson’s documentary “This Is It” is released. The film consists of footage from Jackson’s rehearsals for shows in London that were scheduled to take place in July 2009. An album by the same name was released October 27, 2009 in the U.S.

November 22, 2009 – Wins four posthumous American Music Awards, best pop/rock male artist, best soul/R&B male and the best album award in the pop/rock and soul/R&B for the greatest hits compilation “Number Ones.”

January 31, 2010 – Posthumously receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

June 26, 2011 – Jackson’s “Thriller” jacket is sold at auction for $1.8 million to Milton Verret of Austin, Texas.

November 7, 2011 – Dr. Conrad Murray is found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson in 2009.

November 21, 2011 – Michael Jackson’s second posthumous album, “Immortal,” is released.

October 12, 2016 – Is named number one on the 2016 Forbes List of Top Earning Dead Celebrities, with earnings of $825 million.

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Tapas. Wine. Flamenco. Wine. Bull Fighting. More Wine. As I entered the city of Madrid, Spain, I was immediately bombarded with a culture so different than my own, yet, so intriguing. At first glance, I thought I was experiencing Deja Vu; I felt like I was in New York City (or maybe New York City on steroids), with the thousands of natives and visitors alike, walking the streets. After further analysis, I became enthralled with the “architectural artwork”, as I called it, surrounding me. It was the buildings, the statues, the plazas, the cafes, and the people that made up this artwork. I found myself caught up in a traveler’s high as I continued to gaze in awe. Oh, I knew that this high would be the keep me up for some days. This was that “good-good” high.

So, what is so great about Madrid? Read above paragraph again. Then add fabulous shopping, rich history, and just plain fun to the mix. What does that equal? THE EXPERIENCE. And because I had such a FAB experience while there, I had to compile my list of “must do’s” in Madrid, Spain:

Enjoy the fine cuisine of tapas and the seem-to-be-never-ending supply of wine at your choice of tapas bars….day or night. Literally. I really am questioning if the Spaniards even sleep!

Flamenco. The experience was like the 80’s TV show Fame….Spanish style. I am talking about singing, dancing, and music. I call it a musical in its purest form; No elaborate stages, bands or orchestras. It was just the singer, the musician, and dancer (or dancers). It is also an interactive experience with the audience. Even without knowing much of what they are singing about, the performance captivated me. I almost felt the urge to join them on stage. I then came back to reality. But it was a great experience.

So you think Paris and New York are the only cities known for fabulous fashions and shopping? NOT! Madrid is very fashion-forward; their runways house some of the top designers of the world. Spain is also one of the top manufactures of shoes! Shoes (not diamonds as you were wrongfully taught) are a girl’s best friend and there are plenty to choose from in Madrid. Shopping is an absolute must.

You can’t come to Spain without experiencing what Spain is most known for: Bullfighting. The bullfighting experience was more than I imagined. It was held at the world renowned Plaza de Tores de Las Ventas, which in itself was a breathtaking space. The costume that the matador had on was fabulousness on top of fabulousness. I wasn’t ready for it all. The actual bullfighting was appalling to me. I could not figure out how (and why) these little men fight these 1300+ pound not-so-nice bulls! I think my mouth was hanging open most of the fight. It was definitely an exciting experience that I will never forget. I have so much more respect for bullfighters now. It was amazing. You will be amazed also.

These activities, plus the history that you will encounter just by walking around this beautiful city, makes this city a great place to visit. Madrid exceeded my expectations in every way, and I met a lot of great people while there. I would encourage anyone that wants a great mix of culture and fun to visit Madrid. I promise, you will also experience that high that will last for days. That “good-good” high.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new school year means homework and tough assignments that may require some tutorial care. But don’t worry, Homework Hotline is ready to help.

The organization uses certified teachers to provide Tennessee students in grades K-12 free one-on-one tutoring by phone and online in subjects that include reading, language arts, math, social studies, science and Spanish. There’s also help for students in more advanced courses like AP calculus and AP physics.

Homework Hotline is the only one of its kind in Tennessee, and only one of 10 nationwide. Besides English, it provides tutoring in five other languages: Arabic, Spanish, Kurdish, Somalia and Swahili.

Executive director Rebekah Vance says Homework Hotline is a good resource for all students, particularly those who cannot afford private tutoring, or speak English as a second language.

“Many of hotline’s students come from low-income families unable to afford the $35-$65 cost of private tutoring,” says Vance. “Others come from homes where English is not the native language and those in the home struggle to help them with their homework, as it is written in a language they may not speak.”

Last year, the hotline assisted more than 5,300 students through 9,731 sessions. One of its additions this year is an online whiteboard that allows students and teachers to work problems together in real time.

Jonathan Parrish is one of the 24 teachers at Homework Hotline. Like many of the teachers who work the hotline, Parrish teaches at a local high school during the day. He says tutoring at HH is a refreshing experience.

“Students who call Homework Hotline are actively seeking knowledge and understanding,” says Parrish, who’s been tutoring at HH nine years. “That energy dynamic and giving to someone who is willing to receive is different than when you’re in a classroom of 30 and you have a percentage that want to receive, but another percentage that is totally against receiving. Coming to Homework Hotline refuels me. It reminds me that there are students who want to learn.”

Jim Wrye is assistant executive director of the Tennessee Education Association, the state’s largest teachers’ union. He says HH is an asset to education in Tennessee.

“It’s important that students get the support and the resources they need to achieve their learning goals,” says Wrye. “A lot of times parents working, extended family working, don’t’ have time to explain certain aspects of the assignments that they’re working on. So it’s great to have somebody at the other end of the line be able to walk you through those problems.”

For more information about Homework Hotline, visit http://www.homeworkhotline.info.