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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 …

*Maurice White, the Memphis-born musician and visionary best known as the founder of supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire, …

*Mary J. Blige – as we all know – is one of the most celebrated voices in music history. But right now, she …

*More than five decades after its original release, Bill Withers’ timeless hit “Ain’t No Sunshine” is experiencing a …

*Chaka Khan is launching a new musical era with “Chakzilla,” her latest single created with Sia and producer Greg …

Motown’s Martha and the Vandellas inspired future generations of girl groups in pop music, including En Vogue, SWV and …

*Fort Worth isn’t just celebrating Juneteenth this year — it’s turning it into a full-scale cultural takeover. The …

*Veteran actor Roy Fegan—known for his roles in “The Meteor Man,” “The Shield,” and more—is going viral today (April 29, …

The internet is mesmerized. An artist has created an infinite zoom Michael Jackson art piece that seemingly never …

*The Prince cover band universe will have to make way for some irresistible new competition by way of southern …

*Annoyed that a supermarket didn’t carry the AAA batteries I needed for my digital body weight scale, I decided to go to …

*When it comes to those who are artistically gifted, there is little surprise when their fascinations prove …

*Keyboardist Alex Bugnon made a rare west coast swing last week – one stop at Yoshi’s in northern California, and one …

*Some songs don’t fade. They just find new ways to reach us. Bill Withers‘ “Grandma’s …

*The internet did that thing again. Someone posts a perfectly nice, upbeat video. A legend looks healthy and happy. They …