Smokey Robinson / Gladys Knight – Hollywood Bowl – It Was the Best of Times…And the Worst of Times
*One of the toughest realities one eventually faces as both a fan of a music great and a music journalist is watching a …
Gladys Knight’s Saturday Concert Could Decide Fate of Remaining Tour
*Gladys Knight’s Saturday night concert in Oklahoma could become a pivotal moment for the Empress of Soul, with her …
James and Chico DeBarge Arrested After Bizarre Burbank Traffic Stop
*James DeBarge and his brother Jonathan “Chico” DeBarge were arrested in Burbank, California, after police said an …
Aretha Franklin’s Will Was Settled — So Why Are Her Sons Still Fighting?
*Aretha Franklin‘s family already fought over which handwritten will should control her estate. A jury settled …
Gladys Knight Cutting Back on Touring as Concerns Grow Over Performances | WATCH
*Gladys Knight is cutting back on live performances after renewed concerns about the 82-year-old soul legend’s …
‘Five Heartbeats’ Star Michael Wright, the Unforgettable Eddie King Jr., Dies at 70 | VIDEO
*“It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, …
Patti LaBelle’s Adopted Son Says Trump Support Cost Him Their Relationship
*“Why should I be afraid of Trump when you’re the one who just made me homeless?” William “Byl” Holte says he asked his …
NewsBits: Lionel Richie Roasts Chris Brown (or Did He?), Papoose Sends Remy Ma a Cease and Desist, NBA YoungBoy’s Mom Fires Back | WATCH
*During a recent Phoenix-area stop on Lionel Richie’s “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, the …
LA Jazz Festival Featuring John Legend, Janelle Monae & More Abruptly Canceled, Leaving Musicians with Costly Losses | WATCH
*The inaugural LA Jazz Fest collapsed just as its ambitious 17-day run was supposed to begin, leaving musicians, vendors …
Legendary Vocalist Jim Gilstrap, Voice Behind ‘Good Times’ Theme and Stevie Wonder Classic, Dies at 79
*Legendary vocalist, recording artist, and acclaimed session singer Jim Gilstrap, whose unmistakable voice became a …
Martha Reeves Celebrates 85th Birthday While Her Motown Legacy Continues to Shine
*In case you missed it, yesterday, Motown icon Martha Reeves celebrated her 85th birthday (July 18, 1941), marking more …
Brenton Wood Continues to be Shown Love Over One Year After His Passing
*Since my dad, Brenton Wood’s, passing on January 3, 2025, there has been a continuous outpouring of love for him and a …
Tim Reid Tells ‘Music and Medicine’ Harry Belafonte’s Greatest Lesson is Being Lost in the Age of AI
*For Tim Reid, one of the most valuable lessons of his decades-long career didn’t come from a film set or …
Usher and Dave Chappelle Go Viral, Lupita Nyong’o Addresses Casting Backlash and Dave Portnoy Targets Russell Wilson in Today’s NewsBits | VIDEO
*In today’s NewsBits, a hilarious concert moment between Usher and Dave Chappelle is dominating social media, …
Juneteenth Celebration in South L.A. Sets Record With 700-Person Soul Train Line | PICsVideo
*Juneteenth 2026 throughout Southern California was filled with important, educational, yet fun events. The historic …
