The Pulse of Entertainment: Drummer Bob Holz’s ‘Silverthorne’ Album Features Grammy Winning Randy Brecker
“He’s a friend of my bass player in New York – Ralph Armstrong. He played for Aretha Franklin,” said drummer Bob …
NewsBits: Usher Heats Up Vegas with Taraji P. Henson, Bilal’s Wife Speaks Out, Phaedra Parks Debuts CT Romance
*In today’s NewsBits, Usher found a very willing participant when Taraji P. Henson joined him onstage in Las Vegas, …
Fat Family’s 25-Year-Old Brazilian Soulful and Smooth R&B Classic Finds a New Audience | WATCH
*Brazilian R&B group Fat Family is getting an unexpected introduction to a new wave of listeners after a performance …
Leimert Park Jazz Festival-Chilling with Cool Sounds on a Hot Summer Day (PHOTOS)
Los Angeles, CA – The region has been experiencing a tropical heatwave for the last couple of weeks. You can …
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mom Details Millions Set Aside Amid Widow’s Estate Fight
*Late “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s mother is pushing back against his widow’s …
Fat Joe Declares ‘I AM Black’ While Defending His Use of the N-Word | WATCH
*Bronx rap veteran Fat Joe has reignited the debate over his use of the N-word with an even more direct declaration …
Tanya Nolan Unleashes ‘Reckless’ Music Video, Bringing Her Soul & R&B Hit to Life | WATCH
*Acclaimed multi-genre, Billboard-charting recording artist Tanya Nolan continues to raise the bar with the release of …
Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige AI Ad After Learning She Never Approved Campaign
*Mary J. Blige appeared to give AI music generator Suno her stamp of approval in a controversial advertisement — but the …
Usher Meets His Wax Twin in Las Vegas: ‘It Looks More Like Me Than Me’ | WATCH
*Betcha can’t guess which one is real. Usher has officially met his newest Las Vegas look-alike, and the R&B …
Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ Turns 20 With Celia Cruz Tribute, Selena and Maluma
*Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé is celebrating her 45th birthday by reopening the vault on “B’Day,” …
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 …
Kirk Franklin Returns to Church Roots with New Music
*Kirk Franklin is returning to the church-centered sound that helped define his career, while reflecting on the faith he …
BET Brings ‘Soul Train Awards’ Back to Chicago This November
*BET is reviving “Soul Train Awards,” with the show set to air Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. …
Common, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy Lead 2026 BMAC Gala Honorees
*The Black Music Action Coalition has unveiled the honorees for its sixth annual BMAC Gala, with Common, Patti LaBelle …
Tom Hardy Unleashes Rap Alter Ego On New Album with Busta Rhymes, Method Man
*Tom Hardy has traded the movie set for the recording booth, officially launching his rap career with some heavyweight …
