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Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a class that includes the writers of such varied hits as “Man In the Mirror,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.” Read moreSnoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade join Songwriters Hall of Fame
It’s easy to forget how many hit songs Drake created in his nearly 15-year musical career. But he presented an emphatic reminder with an intimate concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Saturday, his first-ever show at the legendary venue. Read moreDrake’s Apollo Theater performance to air on SiriusXM
Hip hop artist Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer, and tried to hide money from him. Read moreRapper Flo Rida awarded $82.6M for breach of contract case
The star-studded lineup for Jazz in the Gardens was officially announced Jan. 17, with new artists added along with the original acts announced last December. Read moreJazz in the Gardens announces lineup changes and additions
Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week, and she says viewers can expect her trademark – some blunt, edgy humor. Read moreLeslie Jones promises to be herself hosting ‘The Daily Show’
More than four years after gunmen killed emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are now scheduled to go on trial. Read moreSuspects in rapper XXXTentacion’s death about to face trial
Singer and harmonica player John Nemeth, vocalist Shemekia Copeland, country blues artist Rory Block and guitarist Eric Gales are among the top nominees for this year’s Blues Music Awards. Read moreEric Gales leads top Blues Music Awards nominees
The Golden Globes Awards returns to television for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic for its 80th year, with comedian host Jerrod Carmichael addressing the various elephants in the room Tuesday night. Read moreDiversity a hallmark of Golden Globe awards after criticism
Kendrick Lamar is returning to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer, along with headliners Foo Fighters and electronic duo ODESZA. Read moreKendrick Lamar announced among headliners of Bonnaroo
Rapper Young Thug, accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to promote it, saw his case go to trial Monday. Read moreRapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case
Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair’s Twitter account. She was 51. Read more‘Diamond,’ of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as the Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74, her publicist announced. Read moreAnita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dead at 74
Rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months, a relative announced Wednesday night. Read moreFamily says missing rapper Theophilus London found safe
A woman who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1986 sued the comedian-actor, NBCUniversal and other companies Friday in New York, where five other women filed a similar lawsuit earlier this month. Read moreAnother woman files sex abuse lawsuit against Cosby
Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 67. Read moreEarth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dead at 67
The family of rapper Theophilus London filed a missing person report with Los Angeles police last week and are asking for the public’s help, saying he hasn’t been seen in months. Read moreFamily files missing person report for Theophilus London
Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy winner and hip-hop superstar, but her success wasn’t enough to shield the 27-year-old artist from the power of widespread misinformation and social media vitriol leveled against her after she was shot in 2020. Read moreTrial in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion exposes misogynoir
When Chance the Rapper visited West Africa earlier this year, he initially thought his trip with fellow Chicago hip-hop artist Vic Mensa would be just another vacation getaway. Read moreChance the Rapper to bring free concert to Ghana
Whitney Houston’s voice was one of a kind and the creative team behind a new big-budget biopic of the singer had no choice but to agree. Read moreClumsy Whitney Houston biopic mars its star's skill
When the film “The Best Man” was released in 1999, featuring a cast of young, up-and-coming, attractive Black actors including Taye Diggs, Nia Long and Terrence Howard, it wasn’t just a box office hit – it was also a fresh perspective on film, following the ups and downs of friendship, caree… Read more‘The Best Man’ wraps up storylines with new Peacock series
Daryl McCormack is the zen master. Read moreDaryl McCormack’s grand year
Eddie Murphy will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 80th Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Wednesday. Read moreEddie Murphy to receive Cecil B. DeMille award at Globes
While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script. But the Oscar winner heavily leaned on the phrase even more in recent months, as he tried to overcome the backlash to his Oscars slap and ba… Read moreWill Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ role taught him lesson post-slap
Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah — he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. Read moreTrevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series released Thursday, which includes Harry describing how his older brother shouted at him during a meeting and Meghan talking about wanting to end her li… Read moreHarry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
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National Minority Health Month is celebrated during the month of April and Black America, health disparities and COVID-19 are at the forefront of pandemic news. An April 7, 2020 headline in the Washington Post read, “The coronavirus is infecting and killing black Americans at an alarmingly h…
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
It’s not just about a juicy turkey and time-tested, family-favorite sides – divine and delightful appetizers, drinks and desserts are delicious bookends that will elevate your Thanksgiving spread to the sublime. And a quartet of apple-based recipes – featuring the satisfying texture and tast… Read moreApple-based dishes to sweeten your holiday table
John Artis, who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case made famous in a 1975 song by Bob Dylan and a 1999 film starring Denzel Washington, has died. He was 75. Read moreJohn Artis, co-defendant of ‘Hurricane’ Carter, dies at 75
A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, his te… Read moreKobe Bryant's widow must turn over therapy records
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Cecile McLorin Salvant will headline the Adrienne Arsht Center’s “Jazz Root” concert series for a one-night-only homecoming performance Feb. 3 at Knight Concert Hall. Read moreCécile McLorin Salvant brings her ‘Ghost Song’ to Miami
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” received five Oscar nominations Tuesday morning, most notably the first-ever acting nom for Marvel Studios in the form of Angela Bassett’s best supporting actress nod. Read more‘Black Panther’ sequel receives 5 Oscar nominations
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a class that includes the writers of such varied hits as “Man In the Mirror,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.” Read moreSnoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade join Songwriters Hall of Fame
It’s easy to forget how many hit songs Drake created in his nearly 15-year musical career. But he presented an emphatic reminder with an intimate concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Saturday, his first-ever show at the legendary venue. Read moreDrake’s Apollo Theater performance to air on SiriusXM
Hip hop artist Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer, and tried to hide money from him. Read moreRapper Flo Rida awarded $82.6M for breach of contract case
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