Former Record Exec Passes
Former Def Jam and Arista Records executive Lisa Coleman passed away after battling cancer for several years. The music industry mourns the loss of the...
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Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies
Chuck Brown, the legendary bandleader who created go-go music and soundtracked black Washington for over 30 years, died at 75 at Johns Hopkins hospital....
Entertainment Attorney Frederick Brown Dies
Prominent entertainment attorney Frederick Brown, who worked at Warner Bros Records and MGM, died August 29, 2011 at age 56 after battling cancer....
AJ Appleberry’s Final Arrangements (Update)
Radio veteran Aaron 'AJ' Appleberry's funeral arrangements announced. Services will be held at Household of Faith Church in New Orleans following his sudden passing....
Musician Raymond Jones has Died
Raymond Jones, legendary keyboardist for Chic and composer for Spike Lee films, has died after an illness. He played on classic hits like 'Good Times'...
Pioneer for Women and Blacks in Entertainment Dies at 84
Fayrene Treadwell, pioneering African American entertainment manager and owner of The Drifters, died at 84. She broke barriers as one of the first Black female...
“THE MARVELETTES” FORMER LEAD SINGER GLADYS HORTON HAS DIED
Gladys Horton, co-founder and former lead singer of Motown's The Marvelettes, has died at age 66. She led the group on their #1 hit 'Please...
Famous Author Sam Yette Dies
Samuel F. Yette, groundbreaking black journalist and author of 'The Choice: The Issue of Black Survival in America,' died at 81. He was Newsweek's first...
Teena Marie Services: Update & Condolences
Teena Marie died peacefully after suffering a seizure 6 weeks prior. Memorial service details and condolence address for fans announced by her daughter....
Harvey Fuqua, Moonglows Founder, Dies at 86
Harvey Fuqua, founder of R&B group The Moonglows and early mentor to Marvin Gaye, died at age 80 in Detroit. The influential producer discovered Gaye...
Legendary DJ Joey Ryan Dies
Legendary Detroit radio and TV personality Joey Ryan died on Wednesday June 23, 2010. He was remembered as one of the most familiar voices and...
Beat DJ Hideo Succumbs to Colon Cance
Beat DJ Hideo, 42, passed away from stage 4 colon cancer, leaving behind his 13-year-old daughter. He worked for Steve Harvey Morning Show and John...
Funeral arrangements: Torey L. Drinker (Tre Black)
Funeral arrangements announced for Torey L. Drinker, known as Tre Black and Wax Master Torey. Services will be held March 13, 2010 in Durham, NC....
Industry Great Hank Spann Has Died
Industry veteran Hank Spann, a legendary radio DJ who worked at WUFO and WWRL, has passed away after a long illness. Spann was a pioneering...
Condolences to Derrick Corbett
WQUE radio host Derrick Corbett mourns the loss of his mother Freda Corbett. Funeral services are scheduled at Woodard Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC....
