Classic Hits & Oldies
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, […]
