Roots Picnic Expands to London, Black Thought Reflects on Philly Origins
*The Roots Picnic is heading overseas for the first time, marking a major expansion for the long-running Philadelphia …
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 …
Lionel Richie Files Voice Trademark Applications as AI Concerns Grow
*Lionel Richie is moving to protect his voice as artificial intelligence continues to change the entertainment industry. …
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 …
The Voice Behind Michael: Stephanie Spruill’s Impact on Bringing a Legend to Life
*When audiences watch “Michael,” much of the attention naturally falls on the performances seen on screen. …
Lizzo Blames Streaming Culture for Low ‘Bitch’ Numbers
*Lizzo is pushing back against questions surrounding her popularity after the release of her latest album, …
Grammy-Winning Songwriter Talay Riley Killed in London Stabbing at 35
*Talay Riley, the British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning music creator whose credits included work with …
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 …
Simone Biles’ Health Scare, Chris Brown Custody Fight and ‘Scary Movie’ Box Office Shock Lead Entertainment News
*The entertainment world delivered a mix of concern, controversy, and celebration this week. Olympic legend Simone Biles …
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 …
Prince Estate Unveils ‘Timeless’ Collection of Unreleased Recordings
*Prince fans have a new reason to celebrate. “Timeless,” a 10-song collection pulling from the …
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 …
As Black Music Month Begins, Tucker Nichol Celebrates Self-Worth and Empowerment with New Single: ‘Expensive’
As the nation begins its annual celebration of Black Music Month, singer-songwriter Tucker Nichol is adding her voice to …
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 …
