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WE REMEMBER: Little Richard Dead at 87 from Bone Cancer

UPdate … When we first posted news about the passing of Little Richard, the cause of death was not know. We now have an update via The Guardian, which reported … Richard, whose real name was Richard Penniman, was born in Macon, Georgia in December 1932. He had been in poor health for several years, […]

Shut Up! Little Richard’s Influence On White Rock Legends Chronicled in New Film

Singer Little Richard making peace sign as he prepares to perform at Wembley Stadium, 1972. (Photo by Rosemary Matthews/Keystone Features/Getty Images) *The life and contributions of Little Richard are followed in vivid detail in the new documentary “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” which hit streaming platforms on Friday after opening earlier this year at the […]

Trailer Drops for Little Richard Documentary ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ | Watch

MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 31: Musician Little Richard performs during the halftime show of the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Boise State Broncos in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on December 31, 2004 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. Louisville defeated Boise State 44-40. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) *The official trailer has […]

‘Little Richard’ Filmmaker (Lisa Cortés) Found A Lesson in the Late Singer’s Spirited Rock and Roll Life | VIDEO

Lisa Cortés (Jeremy Freeman-CNN Films) *(CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black man in the Jim Crow era South and failed to earn the recognition he believed he deserved as one of the architects of the music genre with hits like “Good […]

Little Richard’s Reveals: His Friend Killed His Father, Struggles with Sexuality and Exes

Little Richard – GettyImages *Little Richard, the late Rock N’ Roll icon, led one of the most interesting lives. He publicly confessed to struggling with a range of challenges from church sermons to angel dust, alcoholism, orgies, Bible sessions, cocaine and same-sex attractions. However, his love for the stage didn’t change regardless of the […]

Tony Goldwyn On Playing Venus Williams’ Tennis Coach in ‘King Richard’ | Watch

[…] speak with Paul Cohen? And knowing what we do about the larger-than-life personality of Richard, what did he share with you about their relationship? Goldwyn: It’s a little bit of a different approach when you’re playing a real-life character. Sometimes, if the role is very famous like everyone knows this person, you are responsible […]

Ava DuVernay Says Little Richard Tipped Her $100 A Week When She was A Waitress

Ava DuVernay – Little Richard *Now that rock ‘n’ roll high priest Little Richard has gone on to rock heaven, a lot of folks who knew of came in contact with the iconic musician who died Saturday from bone cancer want to tell their stories of how he affected them on a personal basis. One […]

Richard Pryor Jr. Raising Money for Medical Expenses, Basic Living Needs

[…] His closest friends, family and I want to see Richard in a good place. Richard is a talented, beautiful, and a worthy soul that just needs a little help right now. If you could please donate what you can ,we can at least get Richard’s head above water, relive him of these financial burdens […]

Javon Johnson and Ptosha Storey Talk Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ Ahead of Season One Finale [EUR EXCLUSIVE]

[…] talk to the pastor. Well, I don’t think the Hallsens have been to church in awhile.  I think the family needs to be in the church a little bit.  Get that Spirit back into their families.  I believe the Hallsens are very rooted in family and spirit and God and I think a little […]

Little Richard Still Alive Despite Internet Rumors…And Praising Prince

Little Richard performs during the annual PBS “A Capitol Fourth” concert at the US Capitol on July 3, 2011 in Washington, DC. *The Internet had Little Richard near death toward the end of last month, with various news sites reporting that the rock-and-soul legend was in extremely grave health. Bootsy Collins was even concerned. […]

Fats Domino’s Kids Share Statement on His Passing; Questlove, Little Richard & More Pay Tribute

[…] thank you for allowing us to grieve privately during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending. Many celebrities have honored the music icon, including LL Cool J, Little Richard, Harry Connick Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Questlove of The Roots and more. Fats Domino and Little Richard Several hours after the news broke, fellow rock and roll […]

VIDEO: Charles Connor, Famed Drummer for Little Richard, Dies at 86

Drummer Charles Connor *Charles Connor, best known as a drummer for Little Richard in his 1950s heyday, and decades later a familiar sight to L.A. radio veterans as a security guard at KROQ, died Saturday at age 86, reports Variety. His daughter, Queenie Connor Sonnefeld, told the Associated Press he died peacefully in his sleep […]

Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Millie Jackson Set for R&B Music Hall of Fame

Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Millie Jackson Soon Inducted onto Official Rhythym & Blues Musical Hall of Fame *The Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame & Museum will host its 3rd annual Induction Ceremony in the city of Clarksdale, Mississippi on June 6, 2015 at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium. The Red Carpet will start at 5:00 p.m. and the induction ceremony will start […]

AAFCA’s Statement on the Passing of Little Richard and Andre Harrell

*“The passing of both Little Richard and Andre Harrell on the same day is a huge blow to American culture. Both innovators and pioneers, Little Richard and Andre Harrell elevated and pushed pop culture forward. Both men helped redefine American culture by putting their own stamp on it. And, though they are gone today, their […]

Daniel Sunjata & J. August Richards Talk ‘Notorious’ Brotherly Love [EUR Eclusive]

[…] had him as the brother who does the grunt work for the firm, while Jake goes and stands in front of the cameras, and maybe feels a little like the unappreciated “black sheep of the family.” But they decided that-that was not the best way to go. They’re like, ‘Look at this amazing actor […]
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