The Supremes Overcame Motown’s ‘No-Hit’ Label to Make Billboard History
*The Supremes made Billboard history on June 12, 1965, when “Back in My Arms Again” became their fifth straight No. 1 …
Fred Alexander, Longtime Lakeside Drummer and Driving Force Behind the Band, Dies
*The funk world is mourning the loss of Fred Alexander, the longtime drummer for Lakeside, whose steady musicianship and …
Baldwin Hills Students Go Viral with Michael Jackson Tribute as ‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic Ever
*A group of elementary school students in Los Angeles is earning praise from Michael Jackson fans around the world after …
Wait. Boycott Over? Jay-Z’s Target Deal Reignites Debate Over Black Consumer Spending
*Jay-Z is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt,” but the rollout of the landmark album’s commemorative …
Stevie Wonder’s Surprise Admission Headlines Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
*One of the biggest surprises in Questlove’s new documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the …
Questlove Reveals the Pain EWF Founder Maurice White Never Escaped
*Maurice White created one of the most influential groups in music history, but according to Questlove, the Earth, Wind …
Bernie Worrell Estate Revives Royalty Fight With George Clinton
*Nearly a decade after Bernie Worrell’s death, the musician’s estate has scored a significant legal victory …
Ronald LaPread, Founding Commodores Bassist, Dies at 75
*Ronald LaPread, a founding member and longtime bassist of the Commodores, has died at age 75, marking the loss of a …
Martha Reeves Returns with First Album in 22 Years and No Plans to Slow Down
*Martha Reeves isn’t slowing down. The Motown legend will release “Searching,” her first new album in …
Patti LaBelle Turns 82 and Says She Will Sing ‘Until I Can’t No More’ | WATCH
*Patti LaBelle turned 82 on Sunday, May 24, and the music icon is showing no signs of stepping back. These days she …
Steven Ivory: The Phenomenon that is ‘Michael’
*All over the world, they were dancing in the streets. That’s not a figure of speech—organized, hoofing flash mobs …
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Salutes Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White and Jazz Fusion Master George Duke in Long Beach
*Maurice White, the Memphis-born musician and visionary best known as the founder of supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire, …
Mary J. Blige Facing Backlash Over Low-Energy Las Vegas Residency
*Mary J. Blige – as we all know – is one of the most celebrated voices in music history. But right now, she …
Bill Withers’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Surges on Spotify After 53 Years
*More than five decades after its original release, Bill Withers’ timeless hit “Ain’t No Sunshine” is experiencing a …
Chaka Khan Unveils ‘Chakzilla’ as Sia-Assisted Single Kicks Off Her New Album
*Chaka Khan is launching a new musical era with “Chakzilla,” her latest single created with Sia and producer Greg …
