Otis Redding Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Soul legend Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 4, 2024. His family accepted the honor...
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Angela Bofill Memorial at Lincoln Center, Aug 2024
A memorial service for R&B legend Angela Bofill will be held at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall in August 2024. The tribute honors the beloved vocalist...
Joe: R&B’s Smooth Operator and His Silky Tracks (video)
R&B legend Joe is known for his silky smooth vocals and captivating sound that blends R&B, quiet storm, and soul elements into mesmerizing tracks....
Stevie Wonder Receives 2013 Service to America Award
Stevie Wonder receives the 2013 Service to America Leadership Award for his humanitarian work and activism. The legendary musician will be honored at the NAB...
WOW: Look at Natalie Cole!!!
Legendary R&B singer Natalie Cole looked radiant at a 2009 Los Angeles book release party following her kidney transplant recovery....
Martha Reeves Seeks Donations for Walk of Fame Star
Martha Reeves' manager seeks $55,000 in public donations for the Motown legend's Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The 81-year-old singer has a closing window to...
Legendary Eartha Kitt Dies Christmas Day
Legendary singer and actress Eartha Kitt died Christmas Day at age 81 from colon cancer. The sultry performer was known for hits like 'Santa Baby'...
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...
Transgender Woman Shares Story with Teddy Pendergrass
A transgender woman shares her story about being in the car with R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass during his 1982 accident that left him paralyzed....
Stevie Wonder Makes Speech about Current State of Affairs
Stevie Wonder delivers powerful speech asking where our love for each other is during current times, emphasizing the importance of understanding truth....
Maurice White, Founder Earth Wind & Fire Dies
Maurice White, founder and lead singer of legendary R&B group Earth Wind & Fire, has died at age 74 after battling Parkinson's disease for many...
Betty Wright’s Legacy Celebrated in Upcoming Unsung Episode
Betty Wright's incredible career is featured in an upcoming Unsung episode on TV One, celebrating the legendary R&B singer behind the hit 'Clean Up Woman.'...
Vintage Video, Rick James on Judge Joe Brown
Rick James appeared on Judge Joe Brown in this vintage video footage. The show was pretaped before his death in 2004, showcasing a rare court...
Ron Isley, Alive, Well and Healthy… Not Dead (video)
Ron Isley, 74-year-old music icon and Isley Brothers singer, confirms he's alive and well after death hoax rumors spread online. The R&B legend was spotted...
WJMZ Breaks Format to Honor Natalie Cole
WJMZ in Greenville, SC broke format to honor Natalie Cole with a special 4-hour tribute after her passing on New Year's Eve. Listeners called in...
Patti LaBelle Welcomes James Wright Chanel to Cooking Special
Grammy winner Patti LaBelle teams up with viral video star James Wright Chanel for a holiday cooking special featuring her famous sweet potato pie recipe....
Stevie Wonder Performing Free Pop-Up Concerts
Stevie Wonder surprised fans with free pop-up performances in NYC, DC, and Philadelphia to promote his upcoming Songs in the Key of Life Tour....
Charlie Wilson Gets Emotional with Steve Harvey
Charlie Wilson gets emotional during Steve Harvey's talk show while discussing his journey from drug abuse and homelessness to renewed stardom....
Teddy Riley Tribute to Johnny Kemp at Tom Joyner Cruise
Teddy Riley delivers heartfelt tribute to Johnny Kemp at Tom Joyner Fantastic Cruise where the late R&B singer was scheduled to perform....
Soul Singer Extraordinaire Bobby Womack Dies
Soul legend Bobby Womack has died at age 70. The R&B icon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease nearly two years ago....
LOOK: It’s Aretha Franklin
Rare and iconic photos of Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul. A visual tribute to one of music's greatest voices and most influential artists....
Bobby Womack in Rare Form on Reach Around Radio
Bobby Womack delivers a rare and compelling radio interview on Reach Around Radio with top DJ Felicia Morris. The show features real radio content worth...
Chaka Khan Street Honor and Celebration Day
Ten-time GRAMMY winner Chaka Khan will be honored by Chicago with a street naming ceremony and official Chaka Khan Day celebration on July 27-28....
Chaka Khan Cancels June Concerts for Vocal Rest
Chaka Khan cancels four June concerts including Capital Jazz Festival due to doctor-ordered vocal rest. She will attend Apollo Spring Gala where she'll be inducted...
Stevie Wonder to Receive Service to America Leadership Award
Stevie Wonder will receive the 2013 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation for his activism and humanitarian work....
