R&B
HBO Max Premiered the new film traces EW&F’s rise from a Chicago-born vision to one of music’s most celebrated groups On Sunday Night(June 7th). “We’re living the dream,” vocalist Philip Bailey said. “This is a band who knows how to deal in the darkest times in post-modern history,” Questlove told me during our call. “That’s […]
Peabo Bryson is currently under medical care after suffering a stroke, according to a statement released by his representatives. The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter is best known for a career that spans decades, including beloved hits such as “Can You Stop the Rain” and “Feel the Fire,” as well as Academy Award-winning duets […]
Simply R&B featuring Lyfe Jennings comes to The Theater at Innovation Square in Rochester on Friday, July 3 from 8pm-12am. Tickets available on https://www.theaterais.com/boxoffice
BET News / Billboard Published: March 22, 2026 Grammy-winning singer and actress Brandy will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, March 30, in the Recording category, making her the 2,839th honoree in the landmark’s history. The ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. PT at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard and will be […]
Kehlani has officially announced her fifth studio album. The self-titled project, Kehlani, is set to arrive April 24 via Atlantic Records, marking her first full-length release since 2024’s Crash. The singer shared the news on Tuesday (March 17), revealing the album cover and confirming that the release will coincide with her 31st birthday. Its artwork keeps the focus […]
Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B legend best known for “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” and “Everlasting Love,” has died at age 72. His son, Carlton Hudgens II, confirmed the news via social media, stating the singer had battled illness in recent years. Born in Detroit, Carlton began his career as Little Carl Carlton in […]
Despite being a legendary figure in R&B, Babyface revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that his children are only recently discovering the depth of his musical legacy. The 67-year-old Grammy winner, whose real name is Kenneth Edmonds, shared that at home, he’s just “Dad.” He’s noticed that his son Brandon has been exploring his work […]
Jane Handcock is stepping into the spotlight with her new project “It’s Me, Not You,” marking a new chapter in her career after years of writing and engineering for major artists. Handcock’s raw, emotional music blends personal pain with purpose, and she’s now front and center as the newest face of Death Row Records. Mentored […]
Legendary R&B vocalist Walter Scott, co-founder of the beloved soul group The Whispers, has passed away at age 81. His death follows a brief illness that had recently kept him from performing. News of his passing has left fans and fellow artists in mourning worldwide. Desirae L. Benson, a representative for The Whispers, shared this heartfelt […]
Brandy and Monica are finally co-headlining a tour together, more than 25 years after their iconic duet “The Boy Is Mine.” Announced on CBS Mornings, the 24-city tour kicks off October 16 and wraps December 7. Produced by Black Promoters Collective, the lineup features Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal […]
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