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Mr. “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer behind ,” has died at the age of 84. Roy Ayers died Tuesday in New York City after a long illness, according to a statement shared on his Facebook page. Ayers was born in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 1940, to a […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
Wu-Tang Clan has announced what’s being billed as the legendary Staten Island crew’s final tour. The Wu is plotting the Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour, which was announced on Monday (Feb. 24). The trek will invade arenas across North America starting on June 6 in Baltimore to kick off the 27-date tour. Run the […]
CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 American Music Awards will air on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, live from Las Vegas on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. This year marks the return of the AMAs, which are voted on by fans, following October 2024’s top-rated American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on CBS. The show surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over […]
*The music world is mourning the loss of Chris Jasper, the legendary keyboardist and songwriter for the Isley Brothers, who passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from cancer, diagnosed just two months prior. His family has expressed their devastation at the loss, reflecting on Chris’s remarkable contributions to music and his […]
Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo’s unexpected passing has left his loved ones in grief, with many of his family members, friends and business associates attending the Murder Inc founder’s funeral service Wednesday (Feb. 19). In post shared by TNT, Gotti’s artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX, and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in […]
Rihanna brought her two sons, RZA and Riot, to court on Thursday, February 3, as closing arguments began in A$AP Rocky’s gun assault trial. The toddlers, whom she shares with the rapper, were present during the initial proceedings before she later re-entered the courtroom without them. Rihanna has attended multiple sessions of the trial, sometimes […]
Oscar-winning composer Kris Bowers has been nominated for Best Original Score at the 2025 Academy Awards for his work on The Wild Robot, his first animated feature. The film’s emotional depth and visually stunning storytelling inspired Bowers to craft a moving and intricate musical narrative, reflecting themes of connection and parenthood. Bowers, known for King […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees. The shortlist includes a hitmaker from the early rock era who has lobbied for consideration, a groundbreaking Southern rap duo and a rock group who would be the first ever inductees to have performed primarily in Spanish. All three […]
SZA is set to release new songs for “Lana”, the deluxe edition of her album “SOS”, on February 9 at 7 p.m. ET—just 30 minutes after Super Bowl kickoff. The announcement, made on her official website, aligns with her upcoming performance alongside Kendrick Lamar during the Halftime Show. This update follows a delayed Lana release […]
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