Betty Davis, Iconic Singer, and Trendsetter Dies at Age 77
Betty Davis, iconic funk singer and ex-wife of Miles Davis, died at 77 from natural causes. The pioneering artist was known for hits like 'Get...
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Industry Vet Hollywood Hernandez has Died
Music industry veteran Hollywood Hernandez has passed away after battling an illness. Details about memorial services will be announced....
Veteran Actress Kathryn Kates, 73, Dies from Lung Cancer
Veteran actress Kathryn Kates, known for roles in Seinfeld and Orange is the New Black, died at 73 from lung cancer. She was surrounded by...
Emmy Winner Louie Anderson Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
Emmy-winning comedian Louie Anderson died Friday at 68 from cancer complications. He won an Emmy for his role as Christine Baskets on FX's 'Baskets.'...
BRE Publisher Sidney Miller Jr. has Died
Sidney Miller Jr., founder of Black Radio Exclusive (BRE) magazine and pioneering figure in Black music industry publishing, has died at age 89. Miller ran...
5th Member of the Original Force MDs has Died (video)
Jessie Daniels, co-lead singer on Force MDs' hit 'Tender Love,' has died at 57. He was the fifth and final member of the original R&B...
Singer/Writer/Musician Andrea Martin Has Died
Legendary R&B songwriter Andrea Martin has died at age 49. Known for hits like Monica's 'Before You Walk Out of My Life' and En Vogue's...
Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, member of iconic R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer performed alongside Patti LaBelle and...
Dell Furano/Quotes from UMG and Epic Rights
Dell Furano, co-founder of Epic Rights and music merchandise industry pioneer, passed away at 71 after battling cancer. Universal Music Group and industry leaders remember...
92Q Gospel Announcer Connie Denell has Died (video)
Gospel radio legend Connie Denell, known as the 'Gospel Diva' and voice of Nashville's 92Q for nearly 40 years, has died. She survived multiple health...
Impact Record Pool Founder Dannie “Fut” James Has Died
Impact Record Pool founder Dannie 'Fut' James has died from bone cancer complications. The music industry legend passed away Thursday after battling the disease....
Beasley Media Group Founder George G. Beasley Passes Away
George G. Beasley, founder and executive chairman of Beasley Media Group, has passed away after leading the radio company for 60 years. The broadcasting pioneer...
Former WBLS Guest Host and Analyst Midwin Charles Has Died
Legal analyst and WBLS radio host Midwin Charles has died at age 47. The accomplished attorney appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and guest-hosted on New York's...
House Music DJ Legend Angel Moraes has Died
Legendary New York house music DJ Angel Moraes has passed away suddenly this weekend, surrounded by loved ones. The influential DJ's death was confirmed on...
Broadcast Vet, WDAS Pioneer, Cody Anderson Dies
WDAS Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson has died from COVID-19. The broadcast veteran inspired a generation of radio personalities during his career....
Capitol Records Exec Quinn Coleman Has Died
Capitol Records executive Quinn Coleman, son of former BET president Debra Lee, has died suddenly at age 31. Coleman served as Senior Director of A&R....
Rap Singer Nate Dogg Dies at 41
Nathaniel 'Nate Dogg' Hale, the legendary rap-singer known for hits like 'Regulate' and 'The Next Episode,' has died at age 41 after battling health issues....
Betty Wright, Soul and R&B Singer, Dies at 66
Soul and R&B legend Betty Wright died at 66 from cancer in Miami. Best known for her hit 'Clean Up Woman' and Grammy-winning 'Where Is...
AAFCA Statement on Andre Harrell and Little Richard
AAFCA honors Little Richard and Andre Harrell, two music pioneers who died on the same day, calling their passing a huge blow to American culture....
REVOLT Statement on Andre Harrell
REVOLT TV confirms the passing of Andre Harrell, their Vice-Chairman and Hip-Hop industry legend. The media company mourns the loss of the influential music executive....
Singer Nancy Wilson has Died
Legendary singer Nancy Wilson died December 13, 2018 from kidney cancer. Known for sophisticated style and hits like 'Guess Who I Saw Today,' Wilson was...
Comedian, Activist, Author, Dick Gregory Dies at 84
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory died at 84, surrounded by family at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C....
Legendary Balladeer James Ingram has Died
Legendary 80s singer James Ingram has died at age 66 after battling brain cancer. The Grammy-winning artist was known for hit duets and powerful vocals....
GRAMMY-NOMINATED GOSPEL SINGER TROY SNEED PASSED
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed passed away April 27th from COVID-19 complications at age 52. Known for hits like "My Heart Says Yes" and entrepreneur...
Industry Icon Irene Johnson-Ware has Died
Industry icon Irene Johnson-Ware, a beloved gospel radio legend who started her career in the early 1960s, has passed away. The veteran air personality was...
