Classic Hits & Oldies
American keyboardist, singer and songwriter Billy Preston (1949-2006), circa 1975. (Photo by Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images) A documentary on Grammy winner Billy Preston is coming to theaters in February. Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It was directed by Emmy winner Paris Barclay and premiered at South by Southwest. It’s set to open Feb. 20 at […]
Diana Ross on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ (Courtesy DCP) Diana Ross has made her New Year’s plans. The 81-year-old singing icon has been announced as the 2026 headliner for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, where she’ll perform live in New York’s Times Square. “Together we […]
‘Mariah Carey’s Here for It All Holiday Special’ (TikTok/Apple Music/gamma ) Mariah Carey is bringing Christmas cheer to fans who can’t make it to her show in Las Vegas. Dec. 13 will mark the final show of her Vegas Christmas residency — Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas — at Dolby Live at Park MGM. It will stream on […]
Jimmy Cliff, a Grammy Award-winning singer and actor, who helped Jamaican reggae music find its place within global pop culture, is dead at 81. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa Chambers, Cliff’s wife, said in a post on […]
Cover of Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Around the World in a Day’/(NPG Records/Legacy Recordings) Prince and the Revolution’s seventh studio album, Around the World in a Day, has just been reissued to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The album has been remastered and remixed in Dolby Atmos for the first time, which means fans can enjoy […]
Roberta Flack onstage at Madison Square Garden for the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert, New York, New York, May 14, 1988. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) A new biopic on legendary R&B singer Roberta Flack is in the works. ABC Audio has confirmed that Good Morning America host Robin Roberts’ production company, Rock’n Robin Productions, […]
Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage. tour poster (Black Promoters Collective) Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills are returning to the road after adding dates to their Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage. tour. They’ve set six new dates for shows in February 2026, kicking off with a stop in Jacksonville, FL, on Feb. 12. […]
Michael Jackson at the Dreamgirls after-party at Desilu Studios in Culver City, California on March 30, 1983 ( Mike Guastella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). Michael Jackson just landed a new chart record. Billboard reports that following Halloween, Jackson’s song “Thriller” — which initially peaked at #4 in 1984 — has jumped from #32 to #10 […]
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) The first glimpse of the big-screen Michael Jackson biopic Michael has been released, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, the son of his brother Jermaine Jackson. The trailer captures Jafaar as the King of Pop, complete with MJ’s iconic looks. He’s seen executing choreography onstage, shooting […]
Mariah Carey performs onstage, November, 2024 in Highland, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Mariah Carey) It seems that Christmas season comes earlier and earlier each year, but it doesn’t officially start until Mariah Carey says it’s time. And as she made sure to point out on Tuesday, it’s not. Mariah posted a montage of herself […]
Mariah Carey ‘Here for It All’ (Ethan James Green) All I want for Christmas is … to get a buzz on at Mariah Carey‘s Holiday Bar. For the second year in a row, Mariah will be offering some Christmas cheer — the alcoholic kind — in pop-up bars in select cities: LA, New York, Miami and […]
Honoree Janet Jackson, recipient of the Icon Award, attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Janet Jackson‘s feature on Cardi B‘s Am I the Drama? song “Principal” has earned her a spot on the Billboard Hot 100, where she […]
Lionel Richie‘s new memoir Truly is out Sept. 30 and he sat down with ABC’s Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Thursday to talk about the book, his life and career. Sharing a story he said he has never spoken aloud until now, Lionel Richie revealed that he “grew up totally in fear.” Raised in […]
Dionne Warwick, spin to win for charity on this special holiday episode of Wheel of Fortune (Disney/Eric McCandless) Dionne Warwick wants fans to know she’s on the mend after recently undergoing emergency leg surgery. “As most of you may know, I’ve had to cancel a few shows due to emergency leg surgery,” she posted on X. “I’m doing okay, do […]
Cover of Lionel Richie’s memoir ‘Truly’/(Harper One) Lionel Richie has lined up an A-list actor to voice the audiobook for his upcoming memoir, Truly. Emmy Award-winning actor Blair Underwood is set to read the audiobook, with Richie reading the introduction. “It is an absolute honor to share Lionel Richie’s extraordinary and meteoric rise within the music industry but most importantly to […]
Corey Houlihan/SPCWMN Roberta Flack’s music is eternal. A previously unreleased track by the late legend has been released, appropriately titled “Eternally.” The song was recorded in 1997, and while Flack often performed it in concert and expressed wanting to release it, it didn’t become a reality until now. “You will stay inside my heart, in the middle of […]
Legendary singer Gladys Knight‘s health is in the spotlight amid a family dispute. Despite her son Shanga Hankerson raising concerns about her cognitive health and her ability to work in an interview with entertainment media outlet The Shade Room, Knight says she’s “doing very well.” “I’m sorry that my health and performances have been misrepresented,” Knight said in a statement […]
Auction included Whitney Houston’s 1993/1994 tour outfit (Chris Grieve/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) Items owned by the late Whitney Houston brought in more than $200,000 at a Monday charity auction. The auction included clothing and jewelry worn by the late singer, as well as Platinum sales plaques and other personal items. Among the highlights were the […]
Dana Jacobs/Getty Images Earth, Wind & Fire made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza, joining Sabrina Carpenter for her headlining set Sunday night. “We can just let loose, right? We can just groove,” said Sabrina, who was wearing a sparkly pink jumpsuit with her name across the chest. She then added, “So I thought, why not […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Signed, sealed, delivered, Stevie Wonder is ours. It’s been over 60 years since he started his career as a musician, and he plans to continue for as long as possible. “For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more for you to do,” Stevie told host Annie Mac […]
Courtesy of IMAX Prince’s 1987 concert film Prince – Sign O’ the Times is hitting theaters in August. The film, which Prince directed, is set to screen in IMAX theaters for one week only beginning Aug. 29, with an early access screening to be held on Aug. 28. Released to coincide with Prince’s ninth studio […]
SoulMusic Records/Second Disc Records A new box set chronicling the early days of Dionne Warwick’s musical career will be released in August. Make It Easy on Yourself: The Scepter Recordings, 1962-1971 is a 12-CD collection that will drop Aug. 1. It features 280 tracks, including 60 rare bonus tracks, 16 of which have never been released before. “I […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Long time no see is the story of Stevie Wonder‘s life. He made that clear at a recent show following years of speculation that he isn’t actually blind. “I must say to all of you something that I was thinking,” he said to the crowd at Blackweir Live in Cardiff, Wales, according to a […]
High Moon Records One of the earliest live recordings of Sly & The Family Stone is about to be released, and now fans are getting a new preview of the live album. The band’s performance of the Otis Redding tune “I Can’t Turn You Loose” was just released, taken from the upcoming album The First Family: […]
NPG Records/Paisley Park Enterprises/Warner Records/Legacy Recordings A newly remastered extended version of the Prince track “America” is about to get its first-ever digital release. “America” was the fourth single off Prince’s 1985 album Around the World in a Day, which was a #1 hit for the late R&B star. The artist previously described the tune […]
Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images A documentary is in the works about the role Stevie Wonder played in helping to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a federal holiday. TIME reports the untitled film will chronicle his personal efforts in the campaign, which included the release of his song “Happy Birthday.” It will also feature never-before-seen throwback footage, as well as commentary […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family. The statement says Stone died “after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary […]
Kevin Winter/Getty Images There’s a lot in store for Prince fans in the future, including a movie featuring Prince’s music and a documentary, just not the one that Netflix scrapped. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Londell McMillan of Prince Legacy LLC revealed at Prince Celebration 2025 that Sinners director Ryan Coogler is set to helm […]
High Moon Records The earliest live recording of Sly & The Family Stone is getting a wide release. The album, The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967, was originally released earlier this year as a limited-edition LP for Record Store Day and sold out. Now more people will be able to get their hands […]
The 2025 American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, took place Monday night in Las Vegas. Billie Eilish was the top winner, taking home seven awards. Here’s the complete list of winners: Artist of the year: Billie Eilish New artist of the year: Gracie Abrams Album of the year: Billie Eilish, HIT ME HARD AND […]
Neal Preston, courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston Whitney Houston — or at least, the late icon’s voice — is going on tour this fall. The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration pairs original and remastered recordings of Whitney’s vocals set to new arrangements performed by a live orchestra, with never-before-seen video footage and […]
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Singer Smokey Robinson is being investigated for criminal behavior one week after a lawsuit was filed against him by former female housekeepers alleging sexual battery and assault, and claiming he created a hostile work environment. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to ABC News on Thursday that its Special Victims Bureau is actively […]
Courtesy CBS/Solaiman Fazel Janet Jackson will be honored with the ICON award at this year’s American Music Awards, which will air live from Las Vegas on May 26 and stream on Paramount+. The ICON award is given to artists “whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry.” Miss Jackson will […]
Harper One Lionel Richie is going on tour, but not to play music. The R&B star has announced on social media that he’ll be going on a book tour to promote his upcoming memoir, Truly, which will be released Sept. 30. “My highly anticipated memoir is here this fall, and I can’t wait to celebrate it with […]
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Singer Smokey Robinson has responded to a lawsuit that has accused him of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment. The four women — all former housekeepers who are listed as Jane Does in the suit filed Tuesday — are accusing the Motown artist of unwanted acts toward them. Robinson’s wife, […]
Singer Smokey Robinson is being accused of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment in lawsuit filed Tuesday by lawyers representing four of his former housekeepers. The four women — all of whom are listed as Jane Does — are accusing the Motown artist of unwanted acts toward them. Robinson’s wife, Frances Robinson, […]
Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images Marvin Gaye‘s music and legacy are being celebrated via a musical production. The Evolution of My Brother Marvin Tribute Show, co-produced by his sister Zeola Gaye, will go down at The Buckhead Theatre on Thursday, April 3, the day after what would have been his 86th birthday. Chae Stephen will help to […]
Black Promoters Collective A second leg has been added to The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage tour, starring legends Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills. The new dates will kick off Sept. 19 in Greensboro, months after the first leg ends on June 1. Atlanta, Memphis, Newark, Milwaukee, Detroit and Atlantic City are […]
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie has extended his run in Las Vegas. The singer has added six new fall dates to his Lionel Richie: King of Hearts residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The new shows kick off Oct. 15 and run through Oct. 27. Tickets for the new dates go on sale […]
courtesy of Live Nation Earth, Wind & Fire are heading back to Las Vegas in the fall. The R&B group has announced nine new residency dates at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, running from Oct. 10 to Oct. 25. Various presales begin on Tuesday, with tickets going on sale to the […]
NPG Records/Paisley Park Enterprises/Warner Records The 40th anniversary celebration of Prince & The Revolution‘s Purple Rain will continue with the rerelease of the movie’s soundtrack, this time as an audiophile Blu-ray featuring the 2024 Dolby Atmos mix, which was released last year to digital outlets. The Blu-ray, dropping April 25, will also feature the original […]
Kevin Winter/Getty Images Netflix announced in February it had canceled the planned docuseries on Prince, and now the director of the series is speaking out about the decision. Ezra Edelman, who also directed O.J. Made in America, told the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast that Netflix’s decision to axe the series is “a joke.” The cancellation followed a […]
Gaither Music Group R&B legend Smokey Robinson is showing his gratitude with a brand-new album, What the World Needs Now, dropping April 25. In a post on Instagram he describes the record as an “inspiration” album. The record, Smokey’s first since 2023’s Gasms, features 10 tracks, combining covers of songs like “Lean on Me,” “What a Wonderful World,” “I’ll Take You There” […]
Harper One Lionel Richie‘s memoir, which he first announced last year, now has a title: Truly, named after his 1982 debut solo single. The memoir, due out Sept. 30, is described by publisher Harper One as “intimate” and “deeply candid,” detailing “turbulence, loss, and near-calamity.” People further reports that the book is a “no-holds-barred” telling […]
David Livingston/Getty Images Chris Jasper, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame R&B group The Isley Brothers, passed away Sunday, according to an announcement on his official Facebook page. He was 73. According to the post he had been diagnosed with cancer in December. A classically trained musician who studied at Juilliard, Jasper […]
Singer Roberta Flack, whose signature voice and soulful interpretations of songs such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song” catapulted her to the top of the charts and influenced generations, has died. She was 88. The legendary singer died “peacefully surrounded by her family” on Monday, according to a statement from her representative provided to ABC […]
Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic Singer Dionne Warwick has paid tribute to her good friend, singer Roberta Flack, who passed away Monday at the age of 88. “We now say Rest In Peace and receive the loving award the Heavenly Father has for her,” Warwick shared in a statement. “I’ll miss our conversation about the journey through music […]
After almost 20 years, R&B group The Stylistics, best known for such songs as “You Are Everything” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” are back with a brand-new album, Falling in Love With My Girl, which is out now. Founding member Airrion Love tells ABC Audio the idea for the project was sparked by their producer Tom […]
courtesy of Dolby Cinemas/Warner Motion Picture Group Purple Rain is coming back to theaters. Prince’s iconic movie is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion the film will return to theaters for one day only, on March 5. It will be released exclusively to Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres locations in the U.S. […]
Absolute Label Services The Stylistics have previewed their upcoming new album, Falling In Love With My Girl, with the release of the new single “Yes, I Am,” featuring Shania Twain, who also wrote the tune. “I fell in love with Shania Twain the first time I heard ‘You’re Still the One,’ a great song that I […]
Theo Wargo/WireImage Looks like we won’t be seeing that long-in-the-works Prince docuseries. A post on Prince’s Instagram account has confirmed that the planned six-part series has been canceled. “The Prince estate and Netflix have come to a mutual agreement that will allow the estate to develop and produce a new documentary featuring exclusive content from Prince’s archive,” read […]
CBS The 67th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS Sunday, Feb. 2. Here are the winners in the major categories announced during the broadcast: Album of the yearCOWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé Song of the year“Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar Record of the year“Not Like Us,” […]
Phil McCarten/CBS The 67th annual Grammy Awards opened Sunday with a salute to Los Angeles, with host Trevor Noah talking about the devastation of the California wildfires and the heroic efforts of the firefighters who have now contained them. He also talked about the resilience of the city. “Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping […]
Michael Tran/FilmMagic Sunday’s Grammy Awards will feature a salute to Quincy Jones. Rolling Stone reports that the tribute will feature performances by Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe, along with by Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock and Lainey Wilson, with additional performers expected. “The entire Grammys could have actually been Quincy Jones,” Grammy executive producer Raj Kapoor tells the mag. […]
Courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & Fire are heading back out on the road this summer. The legendary R&B group will kick off a new North American tour starting June 14 in Denver, wrapping Aug. 10 in Waite Park, Minnesota. The trek includes a three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, […]
Courtesy OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Oprah Winfrey will help to introduce the premiere of the Luther: Never Too Much film on her network, sharing a few words about Luther Vandross‘ impact and the way his music has connected people. “Celebrating the extraordinary talent and life of Luther Vandross, this documentary highlights an innovative trailblazer whose story exemplifies […]
Courtesy Janet Jackson / AEG Presents Las Vegas Janet Jackson is giving fans more opportunity to see her perform with the extension of her residency, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS. She’s added six new dates to her schedule, bringing her to a total of 16 shows. She will now have shows through the end of May, taking place at the […]
C Brandon/Redferns Sam Moore, the tenor half of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave, has died. He was 89. A statement from Moore’s rep shares that he passed away on Friday in his Florida home due to complications recovering from surgery. Born Oct. 12, 1935, Moore began recording music in the ’50s. After meeting […]
Legacy/Columbia Mariah Carey is spending another week at #1. The singer’s holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” tops the Billboard Hot 100 single chart for an 18th nonconsecutive week, putting her one step closer to a new chart record. Just a week ago, Mariah’s Christmas track surpassed “One Sweet Day,” her collab […]
Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images Janet Jackson and her fans in Cincinnati will be “Together Again” in the summer of 2025. The singer is set to appear at the Cincinnati Music Festival, taking place in July, where she’ll perform her hits as a headliner. Also on the lineup are Earth, Wind & Fire and Anthony Hamilton, with the […]
Legacy/Columbia Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” tops the Billboard Hot 100 again, and that puts her within striking distance of breaking her own record. The song has now been #1 on that chart for a total of 16 weeks. That matches the record she set in 1996 with “One Sweet Day,” […]
Courtesy Tudum/Netflix Well, this isn’t very festive: Mariah Carey was forced to cancel her concert in Pittsburgh on Dec. 11 just hours before showtime because she’s sick. She wrote on social platform X, “Pittsburgh, I’m sorry to say I’ve come down with the flu. It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. […]
Columbia Records Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” made its annual return to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on Monday. Mariah found out the news that night in the best way possible: while she was performing a concert on her current Christmas tour. On Instagram, Mariah posted footage of the […]
Columbia Records Mariah Carey fans won’t have to keep on waiting — under the mistletoe or otherwise — for her to reclaim her annual position on top of the Billboard Hot 100. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has ascended to #1 on the tally, marking its 15th week on top since its release. The 1994 […]
Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images The Luther Vandross documentary by Dawn Porter now has a release date. Luther: Never Too Much will debut on CNN New Year’s Day at 8 p.m. ET. The documentary will chronicle Vandross’ musical journey, from his years in an Apollo Theater house band to his “ascendance to become the indisputable master of […]
Fat Possum Records Legendary soul singer Al Green is back with a new song, dropping a cover of the R.E.M. classic “Everybody Hurts.” “While we were in the studio recording ‘Everybody Hurts,’ I could really feel the heaviness of the song and I wanted to inject a little touch of hope and light into it,” the […]
MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images Back in 2020, Mariah Carey said she was “talking about” turning her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, into a biopic, telling Jimmy Fallon, “I really feel like it should [be a movie]; that was always my goal.” Now it seems she may have found a director. Lee Daniels, who directed […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Quincy Jones was laid to rest in an “intimate ceremony [that] included Mr. Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members,” The Associated Press reports. Details about where the ceremony was held were not revealed, but the family says they remain “enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from […]
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is bringing Christmas cheer — the alcoholic kind — to select cities via a series of pop-up bars in Virgin Hotels locations nationwide. From Nov. 15 to Dec. 29, Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar will offer fans custom cocktails, photo ops and the opportunity to sing […]
Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson has been laid to rest at the same cemetery where his brother Michael Jackson is buried. According to the Associated Press, Tito was buried Nov. 4 in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. In addition to Michael, who died in 2009, Jackson patriarch Joe Jackson, […]
Phil Walter/Getty Images) Michael, the biopic about King of Pop Michael Jackson, will now arrive in theaters next fall — about six months after its initial release date. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, which has the support of MJ’s estate, will now open on Oct. 3, 2025. Its initial release date was April 18, […]
Amazon Music Mariah Carey wants you to know it’s time to celebrate Christmas. The singer has teamed up with Amazon Music to release brand-new holiday decor and tour merchandise in support of her 2024 Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour and the 30-year anniversary of her classic hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You […]
Tyka Nelson in 2017; Greg Doherty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of Prince, has died, ABC News has confirmed. She was 64. A musician, songwriter and author, Nelson died Nov. 4 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She’s survived by her two sons, Sir and President, as well as […]
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation Mariah Carey has received many honors over her storied career, including six Grammys and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. But she’s still salty that she didn’t get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — and that she hasn’t won even more Grammys. In an interview […]
Quincy Jones, a longtime music industry powerhouse and hitmaking producer of multi-platinum albums, including Michael Jackson‘s Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, died on Sunday. He was 91. His death was announced by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, who said Jones died at his home in Bel Air, California. Jones was surrounded by his family, […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Eddie Murphy has reportedly signed on to play a funk music icon on screen. Variety reports that the actor/comedian is set to star as Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton in a biopic directed by Bill Condon, the same director who directed Murphy in Dreamgirls, a role that earned him an Oscar nomination. The film, […]
ABC/Eric McCandless With Halloween in the past, many are already focusing on their plans for the Christmas season. NBC, for example, has just announced A Motown Christmas special, which will bring together legends and contemporary stars for performances of more than 25 Motown hits and a few holiday favorites. The lineup includes Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves & the […]
Disney/Chris Willard Nile Rodgers has been reelected as chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The decision to reelect Rodgers was unanimous, and he’ll now serve his third term in the position. “Serving as the Chair of The Songwriters Hall of Fame has been one of the highest points of my career. To be re-elected to […]
Legacy Recordings Another Michael Jackson video has reached 1 billion views on YouTube. The latest to reach the milestone is the 1988 Bad track “Smooth Criminal,” set in a 1930s gangster club. It’s most known for Jackson and his dancers performing a 45-degree lean, which seems physically impossible. This is the fifth Jackson video to surpass 1 […]
Recording Academy For the past 50 years, The Grammys have aired on CBS. But starting in 2027, they’ll have a new home. The award show, known as Music’s Biggest Night, is moving to ABC, Hulu and Disney+, where it will remain through 2036. The Recording Academy will produce multiple Grammy-branded music specials as part of […]
Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images The Grammy Museum in LA is placing a spotlight on Luther Vandross in a new exhibit called Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance. It will feature glimpses of his career, including hand-beaded suits and jumpsuits worn during his 1991 Power of Love tour; handwritten lyrics, studio notes and an exclusive recording of Luther […]
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images It’s almost tiiiime. Mariah Carey is preparing for her annual Christmas Time tour with a new exclusive Apple Music set list playlist. The Christmas Time tour set list playlist includes 20 songs, complete with all of her holiday classics and several of her popular non-festive hits. “Sugar Plum Fairy,” […]
Kool & the Gang will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday in Cleveland by Public Enemy‘s Chuck D., and they’ll perform with The Roots. But as Robert “Kool” Bell, the sole living founding member of the group, told ABC Audio, they’ve only been given seven minutes to perform, so they’re going to cram in […]
Scott Legato/Getty Images Miss Ross is heading to Las Vegas. Diana Ross will perform at amfAR’s first-ever Las Vegas gala on Nov. 22. amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, was founded in 1985 with Elizabeth Taylor as its founding national chairman. Today it’s one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS […]
The Hapa Blonde/GC Images Mariah Carey is famous for having a preferred “side” when she’s being photographed or filmed, but in an upcoming episode of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers‘ Las Culturistas podcast, she goes into great detail about what kind of lighting she prefers — or rather, doesn’t prefer. “I can’t with the overhead lighting,” […]
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie is getting ready to open up about his life. The R&B star is set to add “author” to his resume with the release of his yet-to-be-titled memoir on Sept. 30, 2025. According to the description, the book will be an “intimate, deeply candid memoir,” with Lionel sharing “hilarious and harrowing events that seek […]
Columbia Mariah Carey‘s first holiday album, Merry Christmas — which includes her timeless hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” — turns 30 this year, and she’s revealing some special releases she’s readying to mark the milestone. She wrote on Instagram, “While it is definitely not time to listen to Christmas music yet ‼️ I wanted […]
Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Chaka Khan‘s song “I’m Every Woman” was released in 1984 but has stood the test of the time. Speaking to Variety, she says she thinks “it must touch some important aspect of something.” “It means something to a lot of people — and not just women,” Chaka adds. […]
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The late Lisa Marie Presley‘s posthumously released memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, reveals that Michael Jackson told her he was a virgin when they started dating. According to People, Presley says in the book that she was still married to first husband Danny Keough when Jackson professed his love to her. “Michael said, ‘I don’t know if you’ve noticed, […]
courtesy of Live Nation Smokey Robinson has booked a trio of dates in Las Vegas. The legendary R&B singer will bring his Legacy Tour to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, with shows April 2, April 4 and April 5. A Citi presale for tickets kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m., with tickets […]
Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston, has died at 91 years old. Cissy’s daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed the news, sharing Cissy passed away in her New Jersey home Monday while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We [lost] the matriarch of […]
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images An upcoming film about the legendary singer Otis Redding has found its stars. Variety reports that Star Wars actor John Boyega has been cast to play the legendary soul singer with Till‘s Danielle Deadwyler playing his wife, Zelma Redding, in the biopic Otis & Zelma. The film, directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, will chronicle […]
dick clark productions This year marks the 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards, and a special celebrating the milestone on Oct. 6 features plenty of big-name acts. Mariah Carey will make an appearance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi by performing a medley of hits, while Chaka Khan will […]
Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Questlove has another documentary in the works. He announced he’s working on telling the story of Earth, Wind & Fire. “The story of how a band led by a genius from Chicago changed our way of thinking, our minds and our hearts. Having been baptized in the Afrocentric joy river […]
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Stevie Wonder is hitting the road this fall. The legendary performer just announced dates for the Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart tour. The trek consists of 10 dates, kicking off Oct. 8 in Pittsburgh, hitting New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee and more, before wrapping Oct. […]
Following the loss of both her mother and her sister in August, Mariah Carey is “doing the best that she possibly can.” That’s according to her ex-husband Nick Cannon, the father of her twins, Monroe and Moroccan. On Aug. 27, Mariah revealed to People, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. […]
Neal Preston In 1994, Whitney Houston played three shows in South Africa. Soon you’ll be able to see a movie documenting those performances at a theater near you. Whitney Houston — The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) was filmed during Whitney’s show in Durban on Nov. 8, 1994. She also played Johannesburg and […]
Joseph Okpako/WireImage Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay damages to singer Eddy Grant over his use of Grant’s 1983 hit “Electric Avenue” during the 2020 election. Grant’s lawyers initially sent the Trump campaign a cease-and-desist letter over the use of a short clip of the song in an animated video that was […]
Disney/Frank Micelotta) Lionel Richie is happening in Vegas, so of course he’s staying in Vegas. The American Idol judge has extended his Lionel Richie: King of Hearts residency at Wynn Las Vegas into 2025. A batch of new dates, starting with a run of shows in January, go on sale Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. […]
Tito Jackson, a member of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Jackson 5 and brother of Michael and Janet Jackson, has died, his children have confirmed in an Instagram post. He was 70. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no […]
Audible Stevie Wonder’s optimism about life has inspired Barack and Michelle Obama, the former president reveals in a new podcast about Stevie’s career, The Wonder of Stevie. He and Michelle are featured on the final episode of the series, which captures Stevie discussing how he adopted an optimistic mindset at a young age, when he found out […]
Ross Marino/Getty Images The lawyer for Prince‘s estate is responding to a report that a new documentary about the singer includes accusations by ex-girlfriends that he was abusive. The New York Times Magazine ran a story about the documentary, which was directed by O.J. Made in America director Ezra Edelman for Netflix, claiming to have seen the film. Writer Sasha […]
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Janet Jackson Janet Jackson had an early start in the entertainment industry, but right now she has Control over 7-year-old son Eissa‘s life. If he wants in, she says he not only needs to make the decision on his own, he has to meet her age requirement. “It’s about him. […]
Rhino The 50th anniversary of Tina Turner’s debut solo album is being celebrated with a new reissue. Tina Turns The Country On! is set to be reissued on half-speed mastered vinyl and CD on Nov. 15. Released in September 1974, when Tina was still a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, the album has Tina reimagining […]
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Sade‘s back, and she’s dropping No Ordinary song. Her upcoming single, “Young Lion,” will be her first song in years. A tribute to her transgender son, Izaak, the song is set to appear on a benefit album titled Transa. Arriving on Nov. 22, the album features over 100 contributing artists, and exclusive […]
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Looks like Donald Trump will have to stop playing the classic Isaac Hayes-penned track “Hold On (I’m Coming)” at his political rallies. The Hayes estate sued the Trump campaign in August, demanding they stop using the tune, which Hayes co-wrote with David Porter for Sam & Dave, at rallies. They also sought $3 million to cover licensing fees for the times […]
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie has made his New Year’s plans. The R&B legend is set to perform in Dubai, headlining the New Year’s Eve Under the Stars Gala at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. Richie is expected to treat the New Year’s audience to a show filled with his legendary hits, which will be followed by what is […]
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images After appearing at night three of the Democratic National Convention, Stevie Wonder has now released a new song calling for unity. Ahead of his performance of “Higher Ground,” he told the crowd, “We need to choose joy over anger, kindness over recrimination and peace over war. Every time! […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Night three of the Democratic National Convention was on Wednesday night, and it saw John Legend welcome Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz with a tribute to Prince and his native Minnesota. He sang Prince and The Revolution‘s “Let’s Go Crazy” with some help from Sheila E. Stevie Wonder took the stage for a performance of “Higher Ground,” but not […]
Courtesy Janet Jackson / AEG Presents Las Vegas Janet Jackson is preparing to take on Sin City. After traveling across the world for her Together Again tour, she announced she’s playing at one location for a few shows. Her Las Vegas residency, Janet Jackson: Las Vegas, will see her perform 10 shows at Resorts World Theatre at […]
ABC/Heidi Gutman Snoop Dogg is opening up about the time he met Paul McCartney, revealing how he was shocked to find out The Beatles legend knew who he was. “I did a little concert for somebody in Hollywood. Paul McCartney was there. So, I never met him before, but I’m a f****** fan of The Beatles,” […]
Getty/Steve Granitz A planned auction of what has been described as hand-drawn artwork by the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is being called into question. The auction, featuring 76 pieces of what is reported to be Jackson’s art, including pieces hand-drawn with wax colored pencil, is supposed to take place Saturday through Kings Auctions, but now the […]
Kevin Winter/Getty Images Prince has finally been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The legendary singer was posthumously inducted into the prestigious organization on July 27 during a Prince celebration at Minneapolis’ Target Center marking the 40th anniversary of Prince’s film Purple Rain. “You will always remember his songs,” Prince’s sister Sharon L. Nelson said in […]
Getty/Steve Granitz Artwork created by the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is set to go up for auction in August. Kings Auctions will auction off 76 pieces of Jackson art, some of which are double-sided. The auction includes pieces hand drawn with wax colored pencil and others in watercolors. Some pieces are even drawn on presidential paper […]
The Four Tops in 1964 with Abdul “Duke” Fakir top left; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Four Tops‘ Abdul “Duke” Fakir passed away Monday, July 22, from heart failure at his home in Detroit. Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the legendary Motown group, was 88. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the […]
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images The life and career of Whitney Houston continues to be celebrated in her absence. According to People, the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave will celebrate her 61st birthday at their third annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Gala, taking place on her actual birth date, Aug. 9. The event will also […]
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Smokey Robinson and Sheila E are among the artists set to perform live on A Capitol Fourth, the annual PBS special celebrating Independence Day. The celebration, America’s longest-running live national July Fourth TV tradition, will air July 4 at 8 p.m. ET and will feature a telecast of the fireworks live from the West […]
NPG Records/Paisley Park Enterprises/Sony Music Entertainment The 20th anniversary celebration of Prince’s 28th studio album, Musicology, continues with the digital release of “Magnificent,” which originally came out as a virtual B-side to the album’s title track. This is the first time the song has ever been released to streaming services; it was sourced from master tapes discovered in […]
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Dionne Warwick is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year in the Musical Excellence category, and she is certainly happy with the recognition. “In every game it’s usually 3 strikes and you’re out. I guess I hit a home run this […]
Courtesy of Trenchtown Productions The legendary Bob Marley will be celebrated with a new immersive experience coming to Las Vegas later this year. Bob Marley Hope Road, set to open at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, “invites audiences to enter a world where the heartbeat of one man unites all in celebration.” It will give […]
Live Nation Bob Marley‘s legacy will live on in a big way this year. The Marley Brothers — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian Marley — have announced a 22-date tour, a reunion run for the children of Bob Marley. The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour will kick off on Sept. 5 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and […]
Paul Natkin/WireImage The success of the Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, has motivated a lot of music fans to rediscover the reggae legend’s music. The film was released on Valentine’s Day, bringing in $160.5 million worldwide, with a U.S. opening weekend of $28.7 million, and lots of those moviegoers followed up their viewing by streaming […]
Disney/Chris Willard Chic’s Nile Rodgers has been named Laureate for the the 2024 Polar Music Prize. He will be honored at a ceremony held May 21 in Stockholm, with the Swedish royal family in attendance. “Dance music has been played for thousands of years. However, there are few in history, if any, who have composed […]
Earth, Wind & Fire has won a lawsuit they brought against a cover band that they claimed was infringing on their trademark. Back in March 2023, Earth, Wind & Fire LLP, the rights holders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group’s trademark, sued Substantial Music Group and Stellar Communications over their Earth, Wind & Fire […]
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