Lindsey Graham’s Legacy: The Price of Political Compromise
*The death of Senator Lindsey Graham closes a remarkable chapter in American political history. For more than twenty …
Rodney Franklin Dies at 67 as Diddy Doc and Cheetah Girls Lead NewsBits
*In today’s NewsBits, fans are remembering the life and legacy of jazz and R&B pioneer Rodney Franklin …
George E. Johnson Sr., Black Hair Care Pioneer and Soul Train Sponsor, Dies at 99
*George E. Johnson Sr., the trailblazing entrepreneur who built one of America’s most influential Black-owned …
The Man Who Put Black America on the Record: Remembering Tony Brown, the Journalist Who Taught a Generation How to Think
*When I learned of the passing of Tony Brown at age 93, I immediately found myself traveling back in memory. I could see …
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Music Legends Celebrate Clive Davis’ Extraordinary Legacy
*Music legends, Hollywood stars, and political figures gathered Monday in New York to celebrate the life of Clive Davis, …
Khadijah Farrakhan, Wife of Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan, Dies
*Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan and a respected figure within the …
Deion Sanders Gets New Toes as Daryl Hall Reveals Kidney Transplant and Blood, Sweat & Tears Legend David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84
*Three entertainment and sports icons are making headlines for very different reasons this week. Colorado football coach …
The Man with the Golden Ear: The Life, Legacy, and Complex Impact of Clive Davis
*The music industry lost one of its most influential architects on June 22, 2026, when legendary record executive Clive …
Clive Davis, Music Mogul Who Helped Launch Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, Dies at 94
*Clive Davis, the influential music executive whose career helped launch, guide and elevate some of the biggest names in …
This 1-Year-Old is Dead After Mississippi Police Shoot into Vehicle Outside Walmart | VIDEO
*Kohen Wiley was just 1 year old when he was fatally shot Sunday after police opened fire on a vehicle outside a Walmart …
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 …
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 …
PEABO BRYSON: The Velvet Voice That Serenaded Generations
*Some voices entertain. Some voices inspire. And then there are the rare voices that become part of the soundtrack of …
Remembering Peabo Bryson, the Voice Behind Generations of Love Songs
*The music world is mourning the loss of Peabo Bryson, the legendary singer whose smooth vocals and timeless ballads …
