R. Kelly’s Streaming Numbers Rise After Documentary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nielsen Music says streaming numbers for R. Kelly have nearly doubled after a recent documentary accused the R&B singer of sexual misconduct involving women and underage girls....
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Sony Music Finally Mutes R. Kelly, Dissolves Working Relationship With The...
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Nearly two weeks after the eye-opening and disturbing docuseries Surviving R. Kelly debuted on Lifetime, Sony Music has finally decided to mute the singer for good....
View ArticleR. Kelly Announces Tour
NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly is announcing a new tour, but it won’t be in the United States. The embattled entertainer announced on social media Tuesday that he’ll be going to Australia, New Zealand and...
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Grammys 2019: Michelle Obama, Drake Make Surprise Grammy Appearances, Aretha...
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Grammys were more entertaining that expected. Michelle Obama showed up unexpectedly. So did Drake, who took home a Grammy for ‘God’s Plan” – but whose acceptance...
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Hats, Sparkles And Sequins Dominate Grammy Fashion
NEW YORK (AP) — Sparkly, studded and strutting in designer looks, the Grammys parade of often out-there fashion kicked off in a downpour Sunday, but that didn’t dampen spirits as the music industry’s...
View ArticleMichael Jackson Estate Warns Channels New Doc Violates Broadcast Standards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Michael Jackson estate has sent a letter to the U.K.’s Channel 4 warning that a documentary on two men who accuse the singer of molesting them as boys violates the network’s...
View ArticleLittle Known Black History Fact: Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson began his career in the ‘50s while in high school, later becoming a part of one of Motown Record’s first recording acts. Today is the talented singer, songwriter, and producer’s...
View ArticleErykah Badu Wants You To Know Reports About Her Stalker Are ‘Overblown’
Erykah Badu has taken to social media to set the record straight about recent reports that a stalker broke into her home. The eccentric singer shared a video discussing the incident, which she...
View ArticleR. Kelly Remains In Jail, Doesn’t Have Enough Money To Post Bail
R. Kelly is still inside of a jail cell this morning as his lawyer, Steve Greenberg says the 51-year-old singer does not have the money to immediately post his $100,000 bail. According to Newsweek,...
View ArticleDrake Has Huge Night At Billboard Awards, Mariah Carey Honored With Icon Award
Mother’s Day is in a couple weeks, but rap star Drake honored his mom when he won the night’s top honor at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Drake picked up top artist — besting Cardi B, Ariana Grande,...
View ArticleJohn Legend And Other Celebs Support Preservation Of Nina Simone’s Home
Several high-profile artists are banning together to help raise awareness for a crowdfunding effort to restore and preserve the childhood home of one of the most prolific artists of our time, Nina...
View ArticleJanet Jackson, 50 Cent And Future Will Perform At Saudi Music Fest
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights...
View ArticleJanet Jackson, 50 Cent And Future Will Perform At Saudi Music Fest
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights...
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Trevor Noah Calls On Rappers To Release ‘A Non-Black People Version’ Of Songs...
Trevor Noah recently spoke candidly about who can use the N-word as it relates to rap music. Following the heat that actress Gina Rodriguez recently caught over using the racial slur while rapping...
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Beyoncé, Drake And House Music History: The Intersection Of Black Music Month...
When the world is in total distress, people usually turn to music. During a very familiar time of social injustice and violation of civil rights in the 1970s, dance music became the go-to for Americans...
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10 Most-Anticipated Black Albums Of 2023 (So Far)
Source: Jeffrey Ufberg / Getty One of the biggest highlights that can come along with the dawn of a new year is the promise of fresh music from some of our favorite artists. 2023 is already shaping up...
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25 Classic Showtime At The Apollo Performances
Source: FOX / Getty For over eight decades and counting, and even some time before that, The Apollo Theater has been a destination for some of the most memorable performances in live entertainment. The...
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Happy Prince Day: Here Are A Few Ways To Celebrate The Man And His Legacy
The man, the legend, the icon that was Prince would have turned 60 this Thursday. It was just two years ago that the iconic multi-instrumentalist, performer, writer, singer, arranger, producer and pop...
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BBD, Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill Rock Summer Jam Stage
(Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Recent Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Meek Mill helped the famed Summer Jam music event celebrate its 25th...
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Anita Baker Honored, Meek Mill, Snoop, Highlight Top Performances At BET Awards
(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Legendary singer Anita Baker was honored at the BET Awards with impressive performances that nearly brought the eight-time Grammy winner to tears. Baker earned...
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